Charles platt's make electronics book

He is currently a contributing editor to make magazine, which has published more than 50 of his articles. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read make. Electronics book by charles platt this is the book. Make electronics 2nd edition components pack 1, 2, or 3. Electronics component kit 1 has been designed to be used with the second edition of charles platts hands on learning book, make. Have you always wanted to learn electronics, but were intimidated by other books and overlytechnical websites. In 1993, platt s book, italian gardens, was reissued with additional photographs by platt, and an introductory overview by keith n. Read all of the three encyclopedia and two electronic books even before you start the blinking led project, because not only he will do that for you, he also will put you in a position where you find yourself making professional projects using what he taught you before you finish all of his books. I love the oreilly standard fare inside the book clear imagery, text boxes, photos, precise and concise explanations. Electronics encouraged readers to learn through handson projects that were fun and innovative. Apr 18, 2017 charles platt is a contributing editor and regular columnist for make magazine, where he writes about electronics.

But there will always be a need for traditional workshop skills and tools. Platt was born in new york city, the son of mary elizabeth cheney and john henry platt. These samples give you an idea of the very different approach that i have used, with 3d renderings and bitesized portions of text. This book will pull you into becoming and electronics hobbyist at its minimum or perk your interest into further study into electronic engineering.

I documented my work through a series of writeup and videos and photos at handsonelectronics not only did i gain a solid understanding of electronics, but that book. To report a broken link or any other problem, please email make. Now you can learn the fundamentals of electronics in a fun and experiential way with charles platt s make. The fundamental concepts of electronics are explained by making the readers carry out experiments on their own. Charles platt is a former science fiction writer his best known book is probably the silicon man who switched to journalism and became a senior writer for wired magazine. Electronics book in order to learn the basics of breadboarding, prototyping, schematic reading, and component identification. Charles platts first electronics project was a telephone answering machine, which he built when he was 15. Here are some pages from my most recent book, easy electronics, which will be published before the end of november, 2017. Platt was a senior writer for wired magazine, and has written various computer books. Completely rewritten with most photos and schematics replaced and updated, this new iteration of charles platt s seminal beginners guide to electronics continues the learning through discovery model for which it has been praised since the text was first published in. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Want to learn the fundamentals of electronics in a fun, hands.

Initially i chose the simplest task i could think of. I wouldnt have attempted this 10 years ago, but a few years ago i challenged myself to work through all 36 projects of charles platts make. This book if filled with straightforward, easy to simulate information. Tom igoe, author of physical computing and making things talk. Electronics, an introductory guide, now available in its second edition. Encyclopedia of electronic components a terrific reference. Electronics indepth explanations and handson projects that gradually increase in level of challenge.

Electronics, were going to breadboard a fairly complex circuit using 555 timers and an or logic gate using these and some other, common components, well build a game show button system. The book uses the teaching technique that i call learning by discovery, which i developed for make. If you were expecting more of a basics of electronics experience, we highly recommend charles platts make. Electronics is a book whose main focus is learning by doing. Electronics learning by discovery by charles platt book free download. To access shopping suggestions for tools and equipment, please click here. Electronics component kit 2 deluxe ex1224 pack 2nd. I think it is one of the most valuable books ive ever read. Platt was a senior writer for wired magazine, has written various computer books, and has been fascinated by electronics since he put together a telephone answering machine from a tape recorder and militarysurplus relays at age 15. Oct 18, 2016 charles platt is a contributing editor and regular columnist for make magazine, where he writes about electronics. Get charged up with this new electronics ebook humble bundle. When one button is pressed, it automatically locks the other one out, until the quizmaster flips a reset switch.

Platt trained as a landscape painter, and as an etcher with stephen parrish in gloucester, massachusetts in 1880. Three years ago, make published charles platt s book make. Electronics book by charles platt this is the book for. Sep 15, 2015 charles platt is a contributing editor and regular columnist for make magazine, where he writes about electronics. Electronics component kit 2 has been designed to be used with the second edition of charles platts hands on learning book, make. Charles platt has 88 books on goodreads with 7680 ratings. All of the other ones sold by radio shack and make themselves are for the original 1st edition of the book and most of the parts needed for the projects have changed. The author, charles platt deserves a knighthood for his work. Platt seems to find in tutoring us in electronics, and in the process of learning through experimentation. From the very first page of this book, the readers are provided with real projects to work on. These samples give you an idea of the very different approach that i have. Charles platt is a contributing editor and regular columnist for make magazine, where he writes about electronics. Electronics component pack was exactly what i needed as it actually matched the experiments in make. Charles platts easy electronics book is an excellent.

This book will be excellent for a young experimenter at an age of 12 years or an adventurer of age 80 or grater. Works paintings interior of fishhouses, 1882 fishing boats, 1882. Morgan, whose research into platt s career helped to generate a general revival of interest in platt and his works. Completely rewritten with most photos and schematics replaced and updated, this new iteration of charles platt s seminal beginners guide to electronics continues the learning through discovery model for which it has been praised since the text was first published in 2009.

Learning through discovery, edition 2 ebook written by charles platt. Feb 05, 2018 no tools are needed to make the projects. He is the author of the highly successful introductory handson book, make. Electronics, and is writing a sequel to that book in addition to volumes 2 and 3 of the encyclopedia of electronic components. More electronics a sequel and volumes 1, 2, and 3 of encyclopedia of electronic components have since been published, followed by make. Charles platt has given the electric shock to the maker movement by writing an essential tome for novices and advanced experimenters alike. He became a sciencefiction writer author of the silicon man, taught classes in computer graphics, and was a senior writer at wired, but he has retained his lifelong love for hobby electronics. I wrote this book as the simplest possible introduction to electronics, for people who dont want to spend much money and arent sure how deeply they want to go. To access kits containing supplies and components, please click here.

Electronics second edition platt walks you through all sorts of new experiments with more than 500 full color photographs and witty illustrations. Tools applies the same approach to its subject matter as his bestselling make. Electronics learning by discovery by charles platt make. Charles platt is a contributing editor and regular columnist for make. Electronics, which i consider the best book on learning electronics ive ever come across. The first book and most essential text in bestselling author charles platts seminal learning by discovery series, this book gets you started by having you put a battery on your tongue and leads you on to amazing experiments from there. This site is maintained by charles platt, and is not formally associated with makermedia or any other company.

Thank you, make magazine, for putting it out there and creating those components packs that have allowed many folks to perform the experiments. I wrote this book as the simplest possible introduction to electronics, for people who dont want to spend much money and. Rounding up all of the necessary components can be time consuming and frustrating and we think learning electronics should be fun and exciting, so weve created the ideal. Charles platt is an author, prototype designer and former computer programmer. More electronics embody a stunning amount of detail effort and thought, a testament to the enthusiasm mr. I documented my work through a series of writeup and videos and photos at handsonelectronics. Electronics component kit 2 deluxe ex1224 pack 2nd for. Electronics book by charles platt this is the book for anyone who wants to learn about electronics, with stepbystep guides and experiments. If you know the basics of electronics but are trying to learn. Jul 23, 2016 i wouldnt have attempted this 10 years ago, but a few years ago i challenged myself to work through all 36 projects of charles platts make. Want to learn the fundamentals of electronics in a fun. Nov 23, 2012 three years ago, make published charles platt s book make.