Ask HN: Reccomend an interesting and fun book to learn electronics.

#1

Post by Beanblabber » Mon, Sep 28, 2009, 4:52 AM UTC

Preferably with an emphasized hands on approach.

Re: Ask HN: Reccomend an interesting and fun book to learn electronics.

#2

Post by mahmud » Mon, Sep 28, 2009, 4:59 AM UTC

Horowitz and Hill's "The Art of Electronics" is the category killer. It's very in-depth and hands on, supplement it with "fun" stuff.

Re: Ask HN: Reccomend an interesting and fun book to learn electronics.

#3

Post by Anon84 » Mon, Sep 28, 2009, 5:17 AM UTC

mahmud wrote: post #2

Horowitz and Hill's "The Art of Electronics" is the category killer. It's very in-depth and hands on, supplement it with "fun" stuff.

The companion student manual is fun and actually a large part of what make H+H such a great book.

Re: Ask HN: Reccomend an interesting and fun book to learn electronics.

#4

Post by christianwright » Mon, Sep 28, 2009, 5:49 AM UTC

I immediately thought of this book "The Manga Guide to Electricity by Kazuhiro Fujitaki, Matsuda, and Trend-pro Co, Ltd." published by No Starch Press (http://tinyurl.com/mwsw7k)- it's squarely in the "fun" category but it's a little more basic and not really hands on with electronics.

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#5

Post by kqr2 » Mon, Sep 28, 2009, 5:50 AM UTC

Forrest Mims classic:

http://www.amazon.com/Getting-Started-Electronics-Forrest- Mims/dp/0945053282/

It's written in a very friendly notebook style.

Re: Ask HN: Reccomend an interesting and fun book to learn electronics.

#6

Post by prakash » Mon, Sep 28, 2009, 5:55 AM UTC

Electronic Projects for Musicians http://www.amazon.com/Electronic-Projects-Musicians-Craig-An...

Re: Ask HN: Reccomend an interesting and fun book to learn electronics.

#7

Post by plaes » Mon, Sep 28, 2009, 6:34 AM UTC

Although this series is still a bit incomplete, it should get you started: http://openbookproject.net//electricCircuits/

PS. Don't forget to send feedback and suggestions to the authors.

Re: Ask HN: Reccomend an interesting and fun book to learn electronics.

#8

Post by grinich » Mon, Sep 28, 2009, 6:53 AM UTC

Practical Electronics for Inventors is pretty good.

http://www.amazon.com/Practical-Electronics-Inventors-Paul-S...

Re: Ask HN: Reccomend an interesting and fun book to learn electronics.

#9

Post by coryrc » Mon, Sep 28, 2009, 6:58 AM UTC

Buy the 200-in-1 Electronics kit sold (at least at one time) by Radioshack. The book is great (though aimed at a young crowd) and is the reason I am now an Electrical Engineer.

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#10

Post by camperman » Mon, Sep 28, 2009, 2:01 PM UTC

Electronics for Dummies is surprisingly good and has lots of hands-on stuff. It also has a great section on microcontrollers.