Making Everyday Electronics Work A Doityourself Guide 1st Edition Stan Gibilisco by Stan Gibilisco 9780071807999, 0071807993 instant download after payment.

If youve ever felt lost when choosing a home entertainment system, wondered how to test an electrical outlet to see if its grounded, or puzzled over how to make the Wi-Fi in the front room reach the back—then this book is for you! Making Everyday Electronics Work: A Do-It-Yourself Guide explains how electricity works and shows you how to take care of the electronics and electrical systems around your house.
Save time and money by doing your own electrical diagnostics with help from this practical resource! Learn how to measure electrical current strength, test for electromagnetic interference, and trace failures in circuits. Save power and even replace your current power source with alternative forms of energy. And dont let a tangle of cables and an alphabet-soup of electronics terms keep you from installing a new entertainment system. Youll learn all the practical information you need to know in this easy-to-understand book!
• Learn the basics of electronics--DC/AC, batteries, power supplies, electromagnetics, semiconductors, digital logic, taking electrical measurements, and more
• Assemble a practical workbench and acquire essential tools for DIY testing and repairs
• Manage your breaker or fuse box, circuits, and outlets
• Explore alternative electricity sources such as generators, fuel cells, and solar, wind, and hydro power
• Learn how your car or trucks electrical system works
• Successfully set up a hi-fi stereo, TV, or home theater system
• Resolve problems with interference among wireless devices