[...]... learn how to control the power of electronics? This text provides a solid introduction to the field of electronics, both analog and digital Electronic Circuits for the Evil Genius is based on practical projects that exercise the genius that exists in all of us Components are introduced as you build working circuits These circuits are modified and analyzed to help explain the function of the components It’s... CONTINUITY Now refer to Figure L2-11 Notice the letters across the top and the numbers down the side of the solderless breadboard 2 Probe placement: a Place the end of one probe wire into the SBB at point “h3” and mark that on the drawing b Use the other probe to find three holes connected to the first The multimeter will indicate the connection Figure L2-8 c Draw these connections as solid lines Lesson... Components Notice the gray band highlighted in Figure L3-3 on the diode It faces in the direction that the voltage is pushing If you accidentally touch the battery to the clip backwards, nothing will happen because the diode will prevent the current from moving ■ Breadboarding Your First Circuit Figure L3-03 The voltage comes through the red wire, through the diode, and then to the power strip on the breadboard... of the classroom environment At the same time, he proofed the material from the adult perspective I owe heartfelt thanks for the encouragement from Pete Kosonan, the first administrator who enjoyed the creative flow of the students as much as I did For Steve Bailey, the second administrator I found who wasn’t threatened by kids who knew more than he did For the many others like Paul Wytenbrok, Ian Mattie,... Components Components This page intentionally left blank Building the Foundation Imagine the solid foundation needed for the work being done on the construction shown here The Parts Bin on the following page has the complete parts list used in Part One These are pictured in the front of the book in the section Common Components, Symbols, and Appearance Electronics is BIG You need a solid foundation 3 PA R TS... Lesson 19 Testing the Input at Test Point 1 Lesson 20 Test Point 2 The NAND Gate Processor at Work 77 80 81 ix x Electronic Circuits for the Evil Genius Lesson 21 Test Point 3—Introducing the Resistor/Capacitor Circuit Lesson 22 Test Point 4 The Inputs Are Switches 83 86 7 Analog Switches for Digital Circuits ... multimeter are two of the most common tools used in electronics Let’s introduce you to them now The Solderless Breadboard When smart people come up with ideas, first they test those ideas They build a prototype The easiest way to build prototypes and play with ideas in electronics is on the solderless breadboard, shown here in Figure L2-01 The main advantage of the solderless breadboard is the ability to... holes allow power access along the entire length of the breadboard b Use the other probe to find three holes connected to each of these points c Again draw these connections as solid lines 4 Additional base points: a Choose two more base points on the outside long, paired lines These lines are not lettered or numbered but have a stripe of paint along the side Mark them on the previous diagram b Find three... Acknowledgments FOR A VARIETY OF REASONS, there are many people I need to thank First are my current guinea pigs, who chose to be caged in a classroom with me for three years running Andrew Fuller who put together the game “When Resistors Go Bad.” He and André Walther, two very original Evil Geniuses I hope they understand the molar concept in chemistry now and won’t raise a stink about me mentioning them Eric... lengths convenient for the solderless breadboard However, if you need to cut the wire, wire clippers will work perfectly Old scissors work as well Figure L2-2 Set the dial of the DMM to CONTINUITY This setting is shown in Figure L2-6 10 Section 1 ■ Components Now touch the end of both probes to the exposed wire The DMM should read “00” and beep, just like the readout in Figure L2-9 The wire is a good . alt="" Electronic Circuits for the Evil Genius ™ Evil Genius ™ Series Bike, Scooter, and Chopper Projects for the Evil Genius Bionics for the Evil Genius: . 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