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Tim
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Friends,
My Electonics Series at http://stores.lulu.com/thomasscarborough has entered
its Second Edition. Interest has continued to be strong. Descriptions of
my three books follow below.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION. All circuits use a mere 6 components, or less. Seldom
does one find such compact circuits -- let alone ones that really DO
anything! Most of these circuits do something in themselves -- they are not
merely building blocks to be used in other circuits. Each book in the
Second Edition contains 15 complete projects, plus 20-40 tested suggestions.
Each book includes circuit theory, constructional tips, components lists --
and sometimes a little electronics history. The books are written with an
"education from experience" in mind. It is my hope that readers will get a
real feel for the ins and outs of electronics, as well as having a great
deal of fun. Print copies cost $9.95, and downloads $2.95. There are FREE
previews of each book.
FOREWORD. Alan R. Winstanley, On-Line Editor of Everyday Practical
Electronics, writes in the Foreword to the Second Edition: "Thomas
Scarborough first caught my eye by contributing small circuit novelties
to the "Ingenuity Unlimited" column of Everyday Practical Electronics
magazine in the 1990s. Soon his ideas were flowing thick and fast, and
before long Thomas was authoring superbly presented constructional
articles of the highest standards and clarity. Thomas has an infectious
enthusiasm that enthrals and inspires hobbyists, encouraging them to
dabble with his modestly proportioned but thoroughly developed
applications. I am delighted to introduce this series, an ensemble of
simple electronic ideas utilising no more than six components. I am sure
they will entertain, fascinate and captivate electronics constructors
everywhere."
BOOK 1 (Second Edition) AUDIO CIRCUITS & LED CIRCUITS. 123 pages. $9.95
print. $2.95 download. Includes 15 projects using just 6 components, or
less: Short-range SONAR, Intercom, Stereo 3rd Channel (the Haffler Effect),
Theremin (a legendary musical instrument), Super-Sensitive Mic, Double
Doorbell, Thousand-Year Flasher, Free Energy Flasher (literally runs off
thin air), Battery LED (how to use LEDs), LED Torch/Flashlight, Conjuring
Trick, Optical Illusion (classic proof of the subjective nature of
experience), Diode Pump, Power Switch, and Auto Power-Down. 32 further
ideas in this book: 1w Amplifier, Anti-Pilfer Alarm, Baby Alarm, Baby
Listener, Blind Guide, Blown Fuse Indicator, Body Detector, Call Button,
Candle-Powered LED, Continuity Tester, Dead Man's Handle, Electronic Organ,
EMF Detector, Expanded Conjuring Trick, Inverted Switch, LED Pilot Light,
LED Torch/Flashlight, Low-Pass Filter, Micropower Pendulum, Miniature LED
Circuit, Morse Signaller, Open Door Alarm, Parabolic Dish Snoop, Radio
Transmitter Alarm, Reading Light, Secret Signaller, Sound Energy
Collector, Sound Switch, Store Security Wire, Surface Snoop, Trip-Wire,
and Versatile Switch.
BOOK 2 (Second Edition) DETECTION CIRCUITS & SECURITY CIRCUITS. 138 pages.
$9.95 print. $2.95 download. FREE preview. Includes 15 projects using
just 6 components, or less: BFO Metal Detector, BB Metal Detector (simplest
self-contained design in the world), Thunderstorm Monitor, Crystal Amp
Radio, Day-Night Switch, Helix Thermostat, Super Vibration Switch, Super
Static Snoop, Magnetic Key, Code Lock, Pressure Pad Switch, Bird Scarer
(security for your seedbed!), Latching Circuit, Simple Timer, and Sensitive
Switch. 33 further ideas in this book: Air Pressure Alarm, Auto Bed
Switch, Bath Alarm, Bicycle Alarm, Body Detector, Broken Beam Alarm, Cat
Flap, Day-Night Switch, Delayed Timer, Dummy Bomb, Enhanced Bird Scarer,
Heavy Metal Alarm, Intermittent Beeper, Inverted Switch, Lightning Alarm,
Machine Activator, Magnetic Switch, Meteor Detector, Micropower Generator,
Model Train Detector, Pinpointer, Pipe Finder, Plant Pot Monitor, Portable
Item Alarm, Practical Joke, Push On Push Off Control, Rain Alarm, Soft Toy
Switch, Soil Moisture Monitor, Stand-Alone Timer, Standard Timer,
Through-Wall Signaller, and Very High Temperature Sensor.
BOOK 3 (Second Edition) NOVELTY CIRCUITS & SPECIAL CIRCUITS. 127 pages.
$9.95 print. $2.95 download. FREE preview. Includes 15 projects using
just 6 components, or less: Electric Shock Machine, Jumping Spider,
Christmas Cheeks (add an inner glooowowow), Novel Anemometer, Robotic Voice
(convert any voice), Pot-Plant Power (truly free energy), TENS Unit (pain
relief, nerve stimulation), Wart Remover, Cat/Dog Scarer, CCO Metal Detector
(high sensitivity), Hand Generator, Versatile Timer, Leading Edge Trigger,
Trailing Edge Trigger, and Regulated Supply. 24 further ideas in this book:
Shared Shock, Neon Light, Party Trick, Doll's Swing, Blind Aid, Pulser,
Battery State Indicator, Neon Torch/Flashlight, Novel Flasher, Metronome,
Microbe Killer, Virus Killer, Audio Oscillator, Gated Oscillator, Secret
Signaller, LED Torch/Flashlight, Power Reservoir, Gated Timer, Interrupted
Timer, Dead Man's Handle, Gate Alarm, Day-Night Switch, Freezer Alarm,
Broken Beam Alarm.
My Electonics Series at http://stores.lulu.com/thomasscarborough has entered
its Second Edition. Interest has continued to be strong. Descriptions of
my three books follow below.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION. All circuits use a mere 6 components, or less. Seldom
does one find such compact circuits -- let alone ones that really DO
anything! Most of these circuits do something in themselves -- they are not
merely building blocks to be used in other circuits. Each book in the
Second Edition contains 15 complete projects, plus 20-40 tested suggestions.
Each book includes circuit theory, constructional tips, components lists --
and sometimes a little electronics history. The books are written with an
"education from experience" in mind. It is my hope that readers will get a
real feel for the ins and outs of electronics, as well as having a great
deal of fun. Print copies cost $9.95, and downloads $2.95. There are FREE
previews of each book.
FOREWORD. Alan R. Winstanley, On-Line Editor of Everyday Practical
Electronics, writes in the Foreword to the Second Edition: "Thomas
Scarborough first caught my eye by contributing small circuit novelties
to the "Ingenuity Unlimited" column of Everyday Practical Electronics
magazine in the 1990s. Soon his ideas were flowing thick and fast, and
before long Thomas was authoring superbly presented constructional
articles of the highest standards and clarity. Thomas has an infectious
enthusiasm that enthrals and inspires hobbyists, encouraging them to
dabble with his modestly proportioned but thoroughly developed
applications. I am delighted to introduce this series, an ensemble of
simple electronic ideas utilising no more than six components. I am sure
they will entertain, fascinate and captivate electronics constructors
everywhere."
BOOK 1 (Second Edition) AUDIO CIRCUITS & LED CIRCUITS. 123 pages. $9.95
print. $2.95 download. Includes 15 projects using just 6 components, or
less: Short-range SONAR, Intercom, Stereo 3rd Channel (the Haffler Effect),
Theremin (a legendary musical instrument), Super-Sensitive Mic, Double
Doorbell, Thousand-Year Flasher, Free Energy Flasher (literally runs off
thin air), Battery LED (how to use LEDs), LED Torch/Flashlight, Conjuring
Trick, Optical Illusion (classic proof of the subjective nature of
experience), Diode Pump, Power Switch, and Auto Power-Down. 32 further
ideas in this book: 1w Amplifier, Anti-Pilfer Alarm, Baby Alarm, Baby
Listener, Blind Guide, Blown Fuse Indicator, Body Detector, Call Button,
Candle-Powered LED, Continuity Tester, Dead Man's Handle, Electronic Organ,
EMF Detector, Expanded Conjuring Trick, Inverted Switch, LED Pilot Light,
LED Torch/Flashlight, Low-Pass Filter, Micropower Pendulum, Miniature LED
Circuit, Morse Signaller, Open Door Alarm, Parabolic Dish Snoop, Radio
Transmitter Alarm, Reading Light, Secret Signaller, Sound Energy
Collector, Sound Switch, Store Security Wire, Surface Snoop, Trip-Wire,
and Versatile Switch.
BOOK 2 (Second Edition) DETECTION CIRCUITS & SECURITY CIRCUITS. 138 pages.
$9.95 print. $2.95 download. FREE preview. Includes 15 projects using
just 6 components, or less: BFO Metal Detector, BB Metal Detector (simplest
self-contained design in the world), Thunderstorm Monitor, Crystal Amp
Radio, Day-Night Switch, Helix Thermostat, Super Vibration Switch, Super
Static Snoop, Magnetic Key, Code Lock, Pressure Pad Switch, Bird Scarer
(security for your seedbed!), Latching Circuit, Simple Timer, and Sensitive
Switch. 33 further ideas in this book: Air Pressure Alarm, Auto Bed
Switch, Bath Alarm, Bicycle Alarm, Body Detector, Broken Beam Alarm, Cat
Flap, Day-Night Switch, Delayed Timer, Dummy Bomb, Enhanced Bird Scarer,
Heavy Metal Alarm, Intermittent Beeper, Inverted Switch, Lightning Alarm,
Machine Activator, Magnetic Switch, Meteor Detector, Micropower Generator,
Model Train Detector, Pinpointer, Pipe Finder, Plant Pot Monitor, Portable
Item Alarm, Practical Joke, Push On Push Off Control, Rain Alarm, Soft Toy
Switch, Soil Moisture Monitor, Stand-Alone Timer, Standard Timer,
Through-Wall Signaller, and Very High Temperature Sensor.
BOOK 3 (Second Edition) NOVELTY CIRCUITS & SPECIAL CIRCUITS. 127 pages.
$9.95 print. $2.95 download. FREE preview. Includes 15 projects using
just 6 components, or less: Electric Shock Machine, Jumping Spider,
Christmas Cheeks (add an inner glooowowow), Novel Anemometer, Robotic Voice
(convert any voice), Pot-Plant Power (truly free energy), TENS Unit (pain
relief, nerve stimulation), Wart Remover, Cat/Dog Scarer, CCO Metal Detector
(high sensitivity), Hand Generator, Versatile Timer, Leading Edge Trigger,
Trailing Edge Trigger, and Regulated Supply. 24 further ideas in this book:
Shared Shock, Neon Light, Party Trick, Doll's Swing, Blind Aid, Pulser,
Battery State Indicator, Neon Torch/Flashlight, Novel Flasher, Metronome,
Microbe Killer, Virus Killer, Audio Oscillator, Gated Oscillator, Secret
Signaller, LED Torch/Flashlight, Power Reservoir, Gated Timer, Interrupted
Timer, Dead Man's Handle, Gate Alarm, Day-Night Switch, Freezer Alarm,
Broken Beam Alarm.