| Introduction.
Part I: Getting Started in Electronics.
Chapter 1: From Electrons to Electronics.
Chapter 2: Keeping Humans and Gadgets Safe.
Part II: Aisle 5, Component Shack: Stocking Up.
Chapter 3: Outfitting Your Electronics Bench.
Chapter 4: Getting to Know You: The Most Common Electronic Components.
Chapter 5: Filling Out Your Parts Bin.
Part III: Putting It on Paper.
Chapter 6: Reading a Schematic.
Chapter 7: Understanding the Basics of Electronics Circuits.
Part IV: Getting Your Hands Dirty.
Chapter 8: Everything You Need to Know about Soldering.
Chapter 9: Making Friends with Your Multimeter.
Chapter 10: Getting Down with Logic Probes and Oscilloscopes.
Part V: A Plethora of Projects.
Chapter 11: Creating Your Own Breadboard Circuit.
Chapter 12: Building Your Own Printed Circuit Boards.
Chapter 13: The Exciting World of Microcontrollers.
Chapter 14: Great Projects You Can Build in 30 Minutes or Less.
Chapter 15: Cool Robot Projects to Amaze Your Friends and Family.
Part VI: The Part of Tens.
Chapter 16: Ten (Or So) Cool Electronics Testing Tool Tips.
Chapter 17: Ten Great Electronics Parts Sources.
Chapter 18: Ten Electronics Formulas You Should Know.
Appendix: Internet Resources.
Glossary.
Index.
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