{"product_id":"a-geek-girls-guide-to-electronics-and-the-internet-of-things-paperback","title":"A Geek Girl's Guide to Electronics and the Internet of Things - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAudrey O'Shea\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA straightforward demystification of electronics and the Internet of Things\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eA Geek Girl's Guide to Electronics and the Internet of Things\u003c\/i\u003e breaks down and simplifies electronics and the Internet of Things for the layperson. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eA Geek Girl's Guide to Electronics and the Internet of Things\u003c\/i\u003e explores a wide range of topics including, among others: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eOhm's and Watt's Law\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSeries and Parallel Circuits\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDiodes, transistors, capacitors and relays\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMotors and Pulse with Modulation\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUsing light to control electricity\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePhotovoltaic Cells and Transducers\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEnhancing circuits with Arduino\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eConnecting circuits to networks\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTake charge of what powers our connected world\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCurious about electronics? Have an idea for a new gadget? Want to learn more about using Arduino? This is the book for you! \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis easy-to-follow guide explains the essentials of basic electronics and the Internet of Things--how electronics and networking, programming, and computer security all mesh together. Beginning with simple circuits and switches, then moving on to more complex projects, this book shows you how to use the Arduino environment to create programs that will drive the electronic devices you create. You'll even learn how to control your projects securely over the Internet. Each new concept is illustrated with labs that empower you to discover first-hand how the concept works. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you're considering a career in electronics or just find it a fascinating hobby, here's the place to start. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLearn more about\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eArduino Uno\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eWatt's Law\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eSeries and parallel devices\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eDiodes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eTransistors\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eCapacitors\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eRelays\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eFuses and circuit breakers\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eTransducers\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eSources of electricity\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eTransformers and power distribution\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eRadio waves and tuned circuits\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eConnecting your circuits to the cloud\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAudrey O'Shea\u003c\/b\u003e is a professional educator. Her fascination with how things work began as a child and in high school she found herself as the only girl in what would now be called the electronics club. After a successful career in information technology, she turned to teaching and has taught courses in computer technology, electrical theory and practice for energy workers, general electronics, and other related fields. She holds a variety of computer industry certifications and is a member of the Phi-Kappa-Phi honor society, and active in helping young women prepare for STEM careers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 464\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 x 9.1 x 7.3 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 06, 2020\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51759933522208,"sku":"9781119683681","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/bf9e40a305bc229384dc7358f1cf880b.webp?v=1780166566","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/a-geek-girls-guide-to-electronics-and-the-internet-of-things-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}