Iannini - Electronic Gadgets for the Evil Genius

Electronic Gadgets for the Evil Genius

Evil Genius Series

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Bionics for the Evil Genius: 25 Build-It-Yourself Projects

Electronic Circuits for the Evil Genius, Second Edition: 64 Lessons with Projects

Electronic Gadgets for the Evil Genius, Second Edition

Electronic Gadgets for the Evil Genius: 28 Build-It-Yourself Projects

Electronic Sensors for the Evil Genius: 54 Electrifying Projects

15 Dangerously Mad Projects for the Evil Genius

50 Awesome Auto Projects for the Evil Genius

50 Green Projects for the Evil Genius

50 Model Rocket Projects for the Evil Genius

51 High-Tech Practical Jokes for the Evil Genius

46 Science Fair Projects for the Evil Genius

Fuel Cell Projects for the Evil Genius

Holography Projects for the Evil Genius

Mechatronics for the Evil Genius: 25 Build-It-Yourself Projects

Mind Performance Projects for the Evil Genius: 19 Brain-Bending Bio Hacks

MORE Electronic Gadgets for the Evil Genius: 40 NEW Build-It-Yourself Projects

101 Outer Space Projects for the Evil Genius

101 Spy Gadgets for the Evil Genius, Second Edition

123 PIC Microcontroller Experiments for the Evil Genius

123 Robotics Experiments for the Evil Genius

125 Physics Projects for the Evil Genius

PC Mods for the Evil Genius: 25 Custom Builds to Turbocharge Your Computer

PICAXE Microcontroller Projects for the Evil Genius

Programming Video Games for the Evil Genius

Raspberry Pi Projects for the Evil Genius

Recycling Projects for the Evil Genius

Solar Energy Projects for the Evil Genius

Telephone Projects for the Evil Genius

30 Arduino Projects for the Evil Genius, Second Edition

tinyAVR Microcontroller Projects for the Evil Genius

22 Radio and Receiver Projects for the Evil Genius

25 Home Automation Projects for the Evil Genius

Electronic Gadgets for the Evil Genius

Bob Iannini

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About the Author

Bob Iannini runs Information Unlimited, a firm dedicated to the experimenter and technology enthusiast. Founded in 1974, the company holds many patents, ranging from weapons advances to childrens toys. Mr. Iannini is the author of Electronic Gadgets for the Evil Genius: 28 Build-It-Yourself Projects and MORE Electronic Gadgets for the Evil Genius.

Contents

Introduction

Full-color, full-size, high-resolution versions of all figures are available for free download at www.amazing1.com/eg3.

If any clarification or greater detail is needed for any of the images in this book, these online pictures should provide it for you.

Corrections will also be posted on this website for any chapters requiring clarification, so be sure to visit it before beginning fabrication.

Parts and Components

Most parts can be obtained at well-equipped local electronics hobbyist stores, or online at websites like Mouser or DigiKey. Some of these projects may have a few expensive components (unfortunately this is unavoidable, as these high-performance, high-power components have substantial material requirements) that can sometimes be found at reduced prices in the used or secondary markets. A few components are the proprietary design of Information Unlimited, as either these parts did not exist at all, or finding a reliable source proved exceedingly difficult. So, they are manufactured directly and available at www.amazing1.com for a nominal cost. You may still be able to find them from other sources through diligent search, or the experienced fabricator may be able to build them in-house. If any components prove difficult to find, all parts are available at this website individually, or as complete kits to be assembled (a full build of the device is still required; see each chapters Difficulty and Tools sections for assembly overview).