15 Dangerously Mad Projects for the Evil Genius - Paperback

by Simon Monk (Author)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."--BoingBoingThis 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.COMMake Great Stuff! TAB, an imprint of McGraw-Hill Professional, is a leading publisher of DIY technology books for makers, hackers, and electronics hobbyists. Number of Pages: 242 Dimensions: 0.48 x 10.85 x 8.48 IN Illustrated: Yes Publication Date: May 24, 2011