15 Dangerously Mad Projects for the Evil Genius

15 Dangerously Mad Projects for the Evil Genius

Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. UNLEASH YOUR INNER MAD SCIENTIST! "Wonderful. I learned a lot reading the detailed but easy to understand instructions."--BoingBoing This wickedly inventive guide explains how to design and build 15 fiendishly fun electronics projects. Filled with photos and illustrations, 15 Dangerously Mad Projects for the Evil Genius includes step-by-step directions, as well as a construction primer for those who are new to electronics projects. Using easy-to-find components and equipment, this do-it-yourself book shows you how to create a variety of mischievous gadgets, such as a remote-controlled laser, motorized multicolored LEDs that write in the air, and a surveillance robot. You'll also learn to use the highly popular Arduino microcontroller board with three of the projects. 15 Dangerously Mad Projects for the Evil Genius: Features step-by-step instructions and helpful illustrations - Covers essential safety measures - Reveals the scientific principles behind the projects - Removes the frustration factor--all required parts are listed, along with sources Build these devious devices to amaze your friends and confound your enemies! Coil gun - Trebuchet - Ping pong ball minigun - Mini laser turret - Balloon-popping laser gun - Touch-activated laser sight - Laser-grid intruder alarm - Persistence-of-vision display - Covert radio bug - Laser voice transmitter - Flash bomb - High-brightness LED strobe - Levitation machine - Snailbot - Surveillance robot Each fun, inexpensive Evil Genius project includes a detailed list of materials, sources for parts, schematics, and lots of clear, well-illustrated instructions for easy assembly. The larger workbook-style layout and convenient two-column format make following the step-by-step instructions a breeze. VIDEOS, PHOTOS, AND SOURCE CODE ARE AVAILABLE AT WWW.DANGEROUSLYMAD.COM Make Great Stuff! TAB, an imprint of McGraw-Hill Professional, is a leading publisher of DIY technology books for makers, hackers, and electronics hobbyists. Dr. Simon Monk has a degree in Cybernetics and Computer Science and a PhD in Software Engineering. He spent several years as an academic before he returned to industry, co-founding the mobile software company Momote Ltd. He has been an active electronics hobbyist since his early teens and is an occasional author in hobby electronics magazines. Simon is author of 30 Arduino Projects for the Evil Genius . I had great fun designing and making the projects in this book. Its a collection of all the things I have wanted to make, but just didn't have the time. In researching the projects, I sometimes found that free web resources would take you part way there then leave you dangling. I have tried not to leave any holes, every project has been made to the instructions in the book. There are very detailed instructions for every project and, for the electronic projects, parts lists with part numbers from suppliers. The benefit of working with a great publisher like McGraw Hill is that their process is all about quality. Its a book not a blog, it has to be right.I hope there is a project that appeals to everyone. Dr. Simon Monk has a degree in Cybernetics and Computer Science and a PhD in Software Engineering. He spent several years as an academic before he returned to industry, co-founding the mobile software company Momote Ltd. He has been an active electronics hobbyist since his early teens and is an occasional author in hobby electronics magazines. Simon is author of 30 Arduino Projects for the Evil Genius .