Conventional thinking suggests that individuals need to have at least an Electrical Engineering (EE) degree to effectively engage with electronics. However, Electronics Cookbook approaches the topic in a highly regarded O'Reilly Cookbook style, presenting the material in a series of recipes.

These recipes enable readers to explore the book non-sequentially, selecting the one that addresses their specific issue, and learning about the theoretical concepts to the extent they feel comfortable. While it's not feasible to encompass every aspect of the extensive and intricate field of electronics in a single volume, the author has endeavored to curate recipes that frequently arise in his conversations with fellow makers, hobbyists, and inventors.

If you have an interest in electronics or are considering exploring this field, Electronics Cookbook offers guidance to enhance your hobby. It is filled with tried-and-true recipes you can rely on to achieve your goals, regardless of your level of expertise. For beginners, this book will serve as a helpful introduction, while seasoned electronics enthusiasts will find it a valuable reference.

In short, if you're one of the countless hobbyists and designers who discovered electronics through Arduino and Raspberry Pi, Electronics Cookbook is designed to help you grasp and implement the fundamentals of electrical engineering without requiring an EE degree. By following a series of practical recipes, you will learn to address specific challenges while engaging with as much or as little theoretical content as you prefer.

Table Of Contents

  • Chapter 1. Theory
  • Chapter 2. Resistors
  • Chapter 3. Capacitors and Inductors
  • Chapter 4. Diodes
  • Chapter 5. Transistors and Integrated Circuits
  • Chapter 6. Switches and Relays
  • Chapter 7. Power Supplies
  • Chapter 8. Batteries
  • Chapter 9. Solar Power
  • Chapter 10. Arduino and Raspberry Pi
  • Chapter 11. Switching
  • Chapter 12. Sensors
  • Chapter 13. Motors
  • Chapter 14. LEDs and Displays
  • Chapter 15. Digital ICs
  • Chapter 16. Analog
  • Chapter 17. Operational Amplifiers
  • Chapter 18. Audio
  • Chapter 19. Radio Frequency
  • Chapter 20. Construction
  • Chapter 21. Tools
  • Appendix A. Parts and Suppliers
  • Appendix B. Arduino Pinouts
  • Appendix C. Raspberry Pi Pinouts
  • Appendix D. Units and Prefixes

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