15 Dangerously Mad Projects for the Evil Genius

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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 illustrationsCovers essential safety measuresReveals the scientific principles behind the projectsRemoves the frustration factor–all required parts are listed, along with sources

Build these devious devices to amaze your friends and confound your enemies!

Coil gunTrebuchetPing pong ball minigunMini laser turretBalloon-popping laser gunTouch-activated laser sightLaser-grid intruder alarmPersistence-of-vision displayCovert radio bugLaser voice transmitterFlash bombHigh-brightness LED strobeLevitation machineSnailbotSurveillance 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

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TAB, an imprint of McGraw-Hill Professional, is a leading publisher of DIY technology books for makers, hackers, and electronics hobbyists.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ McGraw Hill TAB; 1st edition (May 24, 2011)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 242 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0071755675
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0071755672
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.2 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.5 x 0.46 x 10.9 inches