Title:
The crafty kid's guide to DIY electronics : 20 fun projects for makers, crafters, and everyone in between / Helen Leigh.
ISBN:
9781260142839
Personal Author:
Publication Information:
New York : McGraw Hill Education, [2018]
©2019
Physical Description:
xxiv, 263 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm
General Note:
Includes index.
Contents:
Part one. Paper circuits. Introduction to paper circuits ; Project 1. Light-up greeting card ; Project 2. Dancing origami ladybird ; Project 3. Cardboard doorbell ; Project 4. Flickering firefly wall art ; Project 5. Spy bird ; Project 6. Pop-up cityscape ; Maker spotlight: Coco Sato -- Part two. Soft circuits. Introduction to soft circuits ; Project 7. Circuit sewing sampler ; Project 8. Squishable sparkle heart ; Project 9. Tiny squishy torch ; Project 10. Constellation night light ; Project 11. Grumpy monster with DIY tilt sensor ; Maker spotlight: Rachel Freire -- Part three. Wearables. Introduction to wearables ; Project 12. Conductivity-sensing bracelet ; Project 13. LED paper flower crown ; Project 14. Glove hacks: touchscreen glove and BFF gloves ; Project 15. Dark-sensing amulet ; Project 16. Secret signal mood badge ; Maker spotlight: Hadeel Ayoub -- Part four. Robots. Introduction to robots ; Project 17. Googly-eyed trash robot ; Project 18. Modern art robot ; Project 19. Extremely annoying robot alarm clock ; Project 20. Unicorn automaton ; Maker spotlight: Phoenix Perry -- Part five. Templates.
Summary:
"Craft awesome DIY electronics projects using fabric, paper, and creativity -- no prior experience necessary! This fun TAB guide provides an entertaining, hands-on introduction to electronics and making. The book contains 20 DIY projects that teach electronics and craft skills using inexpensive, readily available materials. You’ll also find four inspiring interviews with awesome makers. The author explains how to work with conductive thread, sewable LEDs, copper tape, small motors, simple sensors, and more. Written by a dedicated maker, The Crafty Kid's Guide to DIY Electronics: 20 Fun Projects for Makers, Crafters, and Everyone in Between focuses on paper circuits, soft circuits, wearables, and robots. Designed for children and families interested in exploring, the book is also ideal for an established hobbyist with a sense of humor!"--Back cover.
OCLC Number:
on1078789733
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