A Geek Girl's Guide to Electronics and the Internet of Things

Take charge of what powers our connected world

Curious about electronics? Have an idea for a new gadget? Want to learn more about using Arduino? This is the book for you!

This easy-to-follow guide explains the essentials of basic electronics and the Internet of Things—how electronics and networking, programming, and computer security all mesh together. Beginning with simple circuits and switches, then moving on to more complex projects, this book shows you how to use the Arduino environment to create programs that will drive the electronic devices you create. You'll even learn how to control your projects securely over the Internet. Each new concept is illustrated with labs that empower you to discover first-hand how the concept works.

Whether you're considering a career in electronics or just find it a fascinating hobby, here's the place to start.

Learn more about

• Arduino Uno
• Watt's Law
• Series and parallel devices
• Diodes
• Transistors
• Capacitors
• Relays
• Fuses and circuit breakers
• Transducers
• Sources of electricity
• Transformers and power distribution
• Radio waves and tuned circuits
• Connecting your circuits to the cloud