A Geek Girl's Guide to Electronics and the Internet of Things by Audrey O'Shea

A Geek Girl's Guide to Electronics and the Internet of Things

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Audrey O'Shea

Wiley · Ebook · September 16, 2020

A straightforward demystification of electronics and the Internet of Things A Geek Girl's Guide to Electronics and the Internet of Things breaks down and simplifies electronics and the Internet of Things for the layperson.

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Who it’s for
Explore how circuit components connect to networks and become Internet of Things devices.
Themes
Electronics fundamentals, Internet of Things devices, Hands-on circuit projects
Genres
Internet of Things, Electronics, Embedded Systems

About this book

A straightforward demystification of electronics and the Internet of Things A Geek Girl's Guide to Electronics and the Internet of Things breaks down and simplifies electronics and the Internet of Things for the layperson.

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Written by a leading technical school instructor with a talent for bringing complex topics to everyday people, this book provides concrete examples and practical advice for anyone interested in building, repairing, or studying electronics and functional Internet of Things (IoT) devices. A Geek Girl's Guide to Electronics and the Internet of Things explores a wide range of topics including, among others: - Ohm's and Watt's Law - Series and Parallel Circuits - Diodes, transistors, capacitors and relays - Motors and Pulse with Modulation - Using light to control electricity - Photovoltaic Cells and Transducers - Enhancing circuits with Arduino - Connecting circuits to networks The distinguished author's website includes videos to help you build and enhance projects, along with deeper information to enrich your learning. Additionally, the book goes beyond theory and teaches readers how circuit components become IoT devices and provide the data that drive our modern world. The combination of hands-on activities and solid pedagogy ensures long-lasting retention of the material for everyone.

Circuits to IoT

Explore how circuit components connect to networks and become Internet of Things devices.

Come here for

  • Plain-language explanations of Ohm’s and Watt’s laws
  • Circuit topics including transistors, motors, and photovoltaic cells

Expect

  • Practical advice for building, repairing, or studying electronics and IoT devices
  • Topics including Arduino, relays, and using light to control electricity

Where it sits

Internet of Things72%
Electronics49%
Embedded Systems33%

Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.

Publisher categories

  • Computer Engineering
  • Circuit Design
  • Digital Electronics
Authors
Audrey O'Shea
Publisher
Wiley
Published
September 16, 2020
Format
Ebook
Theme
Electronics fundamentals · Internet of Things devices · Hands-on circuit projects
Reading lane
Computer Engineering