#641 Electronics Cookbook

Book notes: Electronics Cookbook: Practical Electronic Recipes with Arduino and Raspberry Pi, by Simon Monk. Published May 23, 2017.

Notes

See also:

• amazon
• goodreads
• https://www.oreilly.com/library/view/electronics-cookbook/9781491953396/
• Sources: https://github.com/simonmonk/electronics_cookbook

Contents

Preface

• Who Should Read This Book
• Why I Wrote This Book
• A Word on Electronics Today
• Navigating This Book
• Online Resources
• Conventions Used in This Book
• Using Code Examples
• O’Reilly Online Learning
• How to Contact Us
• Acknowledgments

1. Theory

• 1.0. Introduction
• 1.1. Understanding Current
• 1.2. Understanding Voltage
• 1.3. Calculate Voltage, Current, or Resistance
• 1.4. Calculate Current at Any Point in a Circuit
• 1.5. Calculate the Voltages Within Your Circuit
• 1.6. Understanding Power
• 1.7. Alternating Current

2. Resistors

• 2.0. Introduction
• 2.1. Read Resistor Packages
• 2.2. Find Standard Resistor Values
• 2.3. Select a Variable Resistor
• 2.4. Combine Resistors in Series
• 2.5. Combine Resistors in Parallel
• 2.6. Reduce a Voltage to a Measurable Level
• 2.7. Choose a Resistor that Won’t Burn Out
• 2.8. Measure Light Levels
• 2.9. Measure Temperature
• 2.10. Choose the Right Wires

3. Capacitors and Inductors

• 3.0. Introduction
• 3.1. Store Energy Temporarily in Your Circuits
• 3.2. Identify Types of Capacitors
• 3.3. Read Capacitor Packages
• 3.4. Connect Capacitors in Parallel
• 3.5. Connect Capacitors in Series
• 3.6. Store Huge Amounts of Energy
• 3.7. Calculate the Energy Stored in a Capacitor
• 3.8. Modify and Moderate Current Flow
• 3.9. Convert AC Voltages

4. Diodes

• 4.0. Introduction
• 4.1. Block the Flow of Current in One Direction
• 4.2. Know Your Diodes
• 4.3. Use a Diode to Restrict DC Voltages
• 4.4. Let There Be Light
• 4.5. Detect Light

5. Transistors and Integrated Circuits

• 5.0. Introduction
• 5.1. Switch a Stronger Current Using a Weaker One
• 5.2. Switch a Current with Minimal Control Current
• 5.3. Switch High Current Loads Efficiently
• 5.4. Switch Very High Voltages
• 5.5. Choosing the Right Transistor
• 5.6. Switching Alternating Current
• 5.7. Detecting Light with Transistors
• 5.8. Isolating Signals for Safety or Noise Elimination
• 5.9. Discover Integrated Circuits

6. Switches and Relays

• 6.0. Introduction
• 6.1. Switch Electricity Mechanically
• 6.2. Know Your Switches
• 6.3. Switching Using Magnetism
• 6.4. Rediscover Relays

7. Power Supplies

• 7.0. Introduction
• 7.1. Convert AC to AC
• 7.2. Convert AC to DC (Quick and Dirty)
• 7.3. Convert AC to DC with Less Ripple
• 7.4. Convert AC to Regulated DC
• 7.5. Converting AC to Variable DC
• 7.6. Regulate Voltage from a Battery Source
• 7.7. Make a Constant-Current Power Supply
• 7.8. Regulate DC Voltage Efficiently
• 7.9. Convert a Lower DC Voltage to a Higher DC Voltage
• 7.10. Convert DC to AC
• 7.11. Power a Project from 110 or 220V AC
• 7.12. Multiply Your Voltage
• 7.13. Supply High Voltage at 450V
• 7.14. Even Higher Voltage Supply (> 1kV)
• 7.15. Very Very High Voltage Supply (Solid-State Tesla Coil)
• 7.16. Blow a Fuse
• 7.17. Protect from Polarity Errors

8. Batteries

• 8.0. Introduction
• 8.1. Estimating Battery Life
• 8.2. Selecting a Nonrechargeable Battery
• 8.3. Selecting a Rechargeable Battery
• 8.4. Trickle Charging
• 8.5. Automatic Battery Backup
• 8.6. Charging LiPo Batteries
• 8.7. Get Every Drop of Power with the Joule Thief

9. Solar Power

• 9.0. Introduction
• 9.1. Power Your Projects with Solar
• 9.2. Choose a Solar Panel
• 9.3. Measure the Actual Output Power of a Solar Panel
• 9.4. Power an Arduino with Solar
• 9.5. Power a Raspberry Pi with Solar

10. Arduino and Raspberry Pi

• 10.0. Introduction
• 10.1. Explore Arduino
• 10.2. Downloading and Using the Book’s Arduino Sketches
• 10.3. Explore Raspberry Pi
• 10.4. Downloading and Running This Book’s Python Programs
• 10.5. Run a Program on Your Raspberry Pi on Startup
• 10.6. Explore Alternatives to Arduino and Raspberry Pi
• 10.7. Switch Things On and Off
• 10.8. Control Digital Outputs with Arduino
• 10.9. Control Digital Outputs from Raspberry Pi
• 10.10. Connect Arduino to Digital Inputs Like Switches
• 10.11. Connect Raspberry Pi to Digital Inputs Like Switches
• 10.12. Read Analog Inputs on Arduino
• 10.13. Generate Analog Output on Arduino
• 10.14. Generate Analog Output on Raspberry Pi
• 10.15. Connect Raspberry Pi to I2C Devices
• 10.16. Connect Raspberry Pi to SPI Devices
• 10.17. Level Conversion

11. Switching

• 11.0. Introduction
• 11.1. Switch More Power than Your Pi or Arduino Can Handle
• 11.2. Switch Power On the High Side
• 11.3. Switch Much More Power
• 11.4. Switch Much More Power on the High Side
• 11.5. Choose Between a BJT and MOSFET
• 11.6. Switch with Arduino
• 11.7. Switch with a Raspberry Pi
• 11.8. Reversible Switching
• 11.9. Control a Relay from a GPIO Pin
• 11.10. Control a Solid-State Relay from a GPIO Pin
• 11.11. Connect to Open-Collector Outputs

12. Sensors

• 12.0. Introduction
• 12.1. Connect a Switch to an Arduino or Raspberry Pi
• 12.2. Sense Rotational Position
• 12.3. Sense Analog Input from Resistive Sensors
• 12.4. Add Analog Inputs to Raspberry Pi
• 12.5. Connect Resistive Sensors to the Raspberry Pi without an ADC
• 12.6. Measure Light Intensity
• 12.7. Measure Temperature on Arduino or Raspberry Pi
• 12.8. Measure Temperature without an ADC on the Raspberry Pi
• 12.9. Measure Rotation Using a Potentiometer
• 12.10. Measure Temperature with an Analog IC
• 12.11. Measure Temperature with a Digital IC
• 12.12. Measure Humidity
• 12.13. Measure Distance

13. Motors

• 13.0. Introduction
• 13.1. Switch DC Motors On and Off
• 13.2. Measure the Speed of a DC Motor
• 13.3. Control the Direction of a DC Motor
• 13.4. Setting Motors to Precise Positions
• 13.5. Move a Motor a Precise Number of Steps
• 13.6. Choose a Simpler Stepper Motor

14. LEDs and Displays

• 14.0. Introduction
• 14.1. Connect Standard LEDs
• 14.2. Drive High-Power LEDs
• 14.3. Power Lots of LEDs
• 14.4. Switch Lots of LEDs at the Same Time
• 14.5. Multiplex Signals to 7-Segment Displays
• 14.6. Control Many LEDs
• 14.7. Change the Colors of RGB LEDs
• 14.8. Connect to Addressable LED Strips
• 14.9. Use an I2C 7-Segment LED Display
• 14.10. Display Graphics or Text on OLED Displays
• 14.11. Display Text on Alphanumeric LCD Displays

15. Digital ICs

• 15.0. Introduction
• 15.1. Protecting ICs from Electrical Noise
• 15.2. Know Your Logic Families
• 15.3. Control More Outputs Than You Have GPIO Pins
• 15.4. Build a Digital Toggle Switch
• 15.5. Reduce a Signal’s Frequency
• 15.6. Connect to Decimal Counters

16. Analog

• 16.0. Introduction
• 16.1. Filter Out High Frequencies (Quick and Dirty)
• 16.2. Create an Oscillator
• 16.3. Flash LEDs in Series
• 16.4. Avoid Drops in Voltage from Input to Output
• 16.5. Build a Low-Cost Oscillator
• 16.6. Build a Variable Duty Cycle Oscillator
• 16.7. Make a One-Shot Timer
• 16.8. Control Motor Speed
• 16.9. Apply PWM to an Analog Signal
• 16.10. Make a Voltage-Controlled Oscillator (VCO)
• 16.11. Explore Decibel Measurement

17. Operational Amplifiers

• 17.0. Introduction
• 17.1. Select an Op-Amp
• 17.2. Power an Op-Amp (Split Supply)
• 17.3. Power an Op-Amp (Single Supply)
• 17.4. Make an Inverting Amplifier
• 17.5. Make a Noninverting Amplifier
• 17.6. Buffer a Signal
• 17.7. Reduce the Amplitude of High Frequencies
• 17.8. Filter Out Low Frequencies
• 17.9. Filter Out High and Low Frequencies
• 17.10. Compare Two Voltages

18. Audio

• 18.0. Introduction
• 18.1. Play Sounds on an Arduino
• 18.2. Play Sound with a Raspberry Pi
• 18.3. Incorporate an Electret Microphone Into a Project
• 18.4. Make a 1W Power Amplifier
• 18.5. Make a 10W Power Amplifier

19. Radio Frequency

• 19.0. Introduction
• 19.1. Make an FM Radio Transmitter
• 19.2. Create a Software FM Transmitter Using Raspberry Pi
• 19.3. Build an Arduino-Powered FM Receiver
• 19.4. Send Digital Data Over a Radio

20. Construction

• 20.0. Introduction
• 20.1. Create Temporary Circuits
• 20.2. Create Permanent Circuits
• 20.3. Design Your Own Circuit Board
• 20.4. Explore Through-Hole Soldering
• 20.5. Explore Surface-Mount Soldering
• 20.6. Desolder Components
• 20.7. Solder Without Destroying Components

21. Tools

• 21.0. Introduction
• 21.1. Use a Lab Power Supply
• 21.2. Measure DC Voltage
• 21.3. Measure AC Voltage
• 21.4. Measure Current
• 21.5. Measure Continuity
• 21.6. Measure Resistance, Capacitance, or Inductance
• 21.7. Discharge Capacitors
• 21.8. Measure High Voltages
• 21.9. Use an Oscilloscope
• 21.10. Use a Function Generator
• 21.11. Simulation
• 21.12. Working Safely with High Voltages

Parts and Suppliers

• Parts
• Prototyping Equipment
• Resistors
• Capacitors and Inductors
• Transistors, Diodes
• Integrated Circuits
• Opto-Electronics
• Modules
• Miscellaneous
• Equipment

Arduino Pinouts

• Arduino Uno R3
• Arduino Pro Mini

Raspberry Pi Pinouts

• Raspberry Pi 2 Model B, B+, A+, Zero
• Raspberry Pi Model B, Rev. 2, A
• Raspberry Pi Model B, Rev. 1

Units and Prefixes

• Units
• Unit Prefixes
• Index