"The Best of Thomas Scarborough" Electronics Series

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► SECOND EDITION!  Books in the Second Edition now have 120-140 pages each, at a low, low price.  Each book contains 15 full projects plus 20-40 tested suggestions.

► ELECTRONICS SCRAPBOOK [BOOK 4] is now out!  267 pages.  Large paperback format.  This is for the “mature hobbyist”.

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► ERRATA.  All known errors (only one at present) are listed at the bottom of this column.  These have all been corrected in the books currently on offer, but may appear in some past copies.

 

Contents: 

► GENERAL.  Seldom does one find circuits that use six components or less -- let alone ones that really DO anything!  Most of these circuits do something in themselves -- they are not merely building blocks to be used in other circuits.  Each book (Second Edition) now contains 15 complete projects using just 6 components or less, plus 20-40 tested suggestions!  Each book includes circuit theory, constructional tips, components lists -- and sometimes a little electronics history.  The books are written with an “education from experience” in mind.  It is the author’s hope that readers will get a real feel for the ins and outs of electronics, as well as having a great deal of fun.

 

► BOOK 1 

AUDIO CIRCUITS

    Short-Range Sonar

          [FREE]

    Intercom

    Stereo 3rd Channel

    Theremin

    Super-Sensitive Mic

    Double Doorbell

LED CIRCUITS

    Thousand-Year Flasher

          [FREE]

    Free Energy Flasher

    Battery LED

    LED Torch/Flashlight

    Conjuring Trick

    Optical Illusion

ESSENTIAL CIRCUITS

    Diode Pump

    Power Switch

    Auto Power-Down

 

PLUS 32 TESTED IDEAS!

 

 

► BOOK 2 

DETECTION CIRCUITS

    BFO Metal Detector

          [FREE]

    BB Metal Detector

    Thunderstorm Monitor

    Crystal Amp Radio

    Day-Night Switch

    Helix Thermostat

SECURITY CIRCUITS

    Super Vibration Switch

    Super Static Snoop

    Magnetic Key

    Code Lock

    Pressure Pad Switch

    Bird Scarer

ESSENTIAL CIRCUITS

    Latching Circuit

    Simple Timer

    Sensitive Switch

 

PLUS 32 TESTED IDEAS!

 

 

► BOOK 3

NOVELTY CIRCUITS

    Electric Shock

       Machine!

          [FREE]

    Jumping Spider

    Christmas Cheeks

    Novel Anemometer

    Robotic Voice

    Pot-Plant Power

MISCELLANEOUS CIRCUITS

    TENS Unit

          [FREE]

    Wart Remover

    Cat/Dog Scarer

    CCO Metal Detector

    Hand Generator

    Versatile Timer

ESSENTIAL CIRCUITS

    Leading Edge Trigger

    Trailing Edge Trigger

    Regulated Supply

 

PLUS 24 TESTED IDEAS!

 

 

Dedication: 

These books are dedicated to:  Alan Winstanley (BOOK 1), Tony Ellis (BOOK 2), Surya Rao Maturu (BOOK 3).

 

Errata: 

BOOK 2, THUNDERSTORM MONITOR: The circuit diagram’s IC1 output pin 1 should read pin 6.  BOOKS 1 to 3: A conversion error in the publication process caused many diagrams to be squashed horizontally.  This has been corrected (hopefully) throughout.