If you want to learn how to build things with electronics, get a hold of this hands-on book. With this practical introductory guide, you'll learn important concepts while you work on real projects. And you'll pick up basic electronics tips and techniques from an expert who makes it easy, entertaining, and fun. You get complete step-by-step instructions for each project, easy-to-follow circuit diagrams, helpful full-color photographs, and engaging explanations of the principles behind what you're building. "Make: Electronics" is for beginners as well as people with intermediate skills who want to learn more - an ideal gift for any student or hobbyist.

About the Author

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. Currently running a small R&D business in Florida, Platt pursues portrait photography as a spare-time interest, and is a longtime fan of Hong Kong martial arts movies. His favorite show is Viva La Bam on MTV. His interest in MAKE-ing gadgets began when he build a tic-tac-toe computer from telephone relays in 1966. Charles is a regular contributor to MAKE and is a well-known name to MAKE readers.