Introduction to Maker Electronics Projects

Name: Introduction to Maker Electronics Projects
ISBN: 9787115460592

Radio Magazine (Wuxiandian)Posts & Telecom Press · ChinaAug 2021

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Word count: 98K words
Chapters: 38
ISBN: 9787115460592

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Summary

The "iMaker" series name plays on the Chinese words for "love makers" and can also be read as "I am a maker." Makers' imaginative ideas and rich creations vividly demonstrate the vitality of mass entrepreneurship and innovation. That vitality and creativity will become an inexhaustible engine of China's future economic growth. This series introduces creative works and promotes maker culture, helping readers turn their ideas into reality. This volume gathers open-source projects from a number of makers, progressing from easy to difficult and from hardware to software, with rich content. It includes fun, accessible projects that anyone can try, such as conductive paint pens, magnetic levitation tops, eco-friendly craft lights, and simple Android apps, as well as novel projects for readers with some making experience, such as chameleon lamps, electronic compasses, bow-tie voice changers, POV displays, remote-controlled aircraft carrier models, light cubes, laser projection keyboards, 3D digital cameras, Makey Makey fruit pianos, and smartwatches. The steps are clear, the images concise, and the projects highly practical. The book is suitable both as a reference for maker spaces running workshops and for individual hobbyists doing DIY.

Editor's review

Maker Electronics for Beginners, carefully compiled by the editorial board of Radio, is a classic primer for hobbyists starting from zero. Its value lies first in its authority: drawing on the deep heritage of Radio, a highly respected magazine in the maker field, its content has been repeatedly verified and is accurate and reliable. It systematically builds a complete learning path from basic circuit principles and familiarization with common electronic components to practical projects (such as LED flashers and simple radios), with clear logic and step-by-step progression. The book's greatest strength is its practice orientation: rather than piling up dry theory, it encourages readers to "learn by doing," making abstract knowledge concrete through specific projects—the very core of the maker spirit. Although the projects are relatively classic and may lack the latest IoT or smart-hardware content, the solid foundation it builds is a prerequisite for exploring any new field. For readers eager to enter electronics but unsure where to start, this is a trustworthy guide.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Absolute beginners interested in electronics but with no foundation, seeking systematic guidance
Primary and secondary school science teachers or parents looking for reliable hands-on teaching materials for students
DIY enthusiasts who enjoy making things and want to build interesting small electronic gadgets from scratch
Lower-year students in related majors needing a supplementary reader that combines theory and practice

Not a good fit for

Experienced hobbyists seeking advanced circuit design, embedded programming, or cutting-edge smart-hardware projects
Readers who hope to quickly absorb large amounts of abstract theory through reading alone rather than hands-on practice

Reading tips

Read the chapters in order and be sure to prepare the components mentioned; read and build as you go.
If a theoretical section is unclear, try the corresponding project first; hands-on experience often helps with abstract concepts.
After completing the basic projects, try simple modifications to the circuits (e.g., changing resistor values or the number of LEDs) to verify and deepen your understanding.

About the publisher

Posts & Telecom Press China · Founded in 1953

Posts & Telecom Press is known for its strengths in science and technology, computing, and information and communications titles, and has extended its publishing into photography, art, software learning, and inspirational growth, giving it a fairly diverse range. Its catalog includes computing and communications works such as Refactoring and Patterns (Revised Edition) and Huawei Switch Learning Guide (Second Edition), alongside bilingual collector's editions such as The Little Prince (Chinese-English-French illustrated collector's edition), The Great Gatsby, and Three Days to See. Beijing Ten Years: 1980-1990 and Ghost Blade: WLOP Personal Illustration Collection reflect its presence in photography and art. Its authors include Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, Helen Keller, Joshua Kerievsky, Wang Da, Zhang Zhaozeng, and WLOP.

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内容提要
序言开源硬件与“新山寨”
第1章入门级制作项目
01 试制石墨导电液
02 发光二极管自制实验
03 不用电的磁悬浮陀螺
04 低碳环保的工艺灯
05 用3D软陶泥制作光控“小蘑菇”
06 自制简易非接触式交流验电笔
07 用3D打印笔“建造”独一无二的埃菲尔铁塔
08 用SketchUp 为电子制作设计适合3D打印的外壳
第2章进阶制作项目
09 仿生萤火虫
10 门多西诺电机：给我阳光我就转
11 电子指南针
12 钥匙扣遥控器
13 蝴蝶结变声器
14 “程序猿”的二进制时钟
15 二进制时钟的另一种解决方案
16 旋转POV显示屏
17 走你！建造 1:700 航母遥控模型
18 制作一个“看不到底”的镜子
19 智能控制铁道沙盘模型
20 濒危鸟类研究和保护项目智能鸟蛋
21 迷你气象站
22 匹诺曹成人记——用Arduino控制的拉线木偶
第3章基于成品套件的制作
23 DIY可穿戴式电子表
24 我的第一个光立方——彩虹魔方
25 激光投影键盘
26 自己组装3D数码相机
27 MakeyMakey水果钢琴
28 智能手表自己做
第4章人人都是安卓软件开发工程师
29 感应手机姿态而与人互动的“手机宝宝”
30 智能小车管家
31 《机器人大战》小游戏

FAQ

Does this book require a background in physics or circuits?

Not at all. The book is positioned as a zero-foundation introduction; it starts from the most basic concepts of current, voltage, and resistance and explains them in everyday language.

Do the projects require purchasing a lot of professional tools?

The most basic projects need only a few essential tools, such as a soldering iron and a multimeter. The book introduces the required tools at the beginning; most can be bought at ordinary electronics markets or online, so the initial investment is modest.

Is the content outdated?

The fundamentals of electronics and core components never change. The book focuses on imparting this enduring foundational knowledge and correct practical methods. Once you master these "inner skills," learning new microcontrollers, sensors, and applications will be much more effective.

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Radio Magazine (Wuxiandian) Author

The Editorial Department of Radio Magazine is the editorial body of Radio Magazine. Founded in 1955, Radio Magazine is supervised by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology and sponsored by Posts & Telecom Press. It is the earliest and largest-circulation popular-science periodical among Chinese publications on electronics and radio communications, with cumulative circulation of over 300 million copies. It has won the National Periodical Award multiple times and has long worked to spread knowledge of electronics and information technology among electronics enthusiasts. Drawing on the magazine's content and contributor network, the editorial department has planned and compiled works such as Smart Car Robot Making Guide (2nd Edition), Introduction to Maker Electronics, and Maker Smart Electronics, focusing on artificial intelligence and industrial technology, with an emphasis on hands-on making and beginner guidance for electronics enthusiasts and maker readers.