Includes index

The theory behind electricity -- How electricity works -- Currents and circuits -- Tools of the trade -- Shop setup and safety -- Switches -- Resistors -- Capacitors -- Diodes -- Transistors -- Power sources and power supplies -- Soldering -- Constructing a power supply -- Digital theory -- Integrated circuits -- Memory -- Microcontrollers -- Building your robot -- Motors and controllers -- Getting your robot moving -- Sensors -- Electronic communication -- Adding sensors to your robot

Electronics is a fascinating area of study and work, but with recent advances in the field you might think today's electronics are beyond your skill set. This guide gives you everything you need to know about working with voltage, conductors, circuit boards, and more