Specifications
| Release Date | 2025-09-10T01:00:12.009-00:00 |
| Edition | 2025 |
| Publication Date | 2025-09-10T01:00:12.009-00:00 |
This textbook presents foundational principles of electrical and electronics engineering, covering basic circuit theory, common components, semiconductor devices, and introductory digital logic, with emphasis on measurement and analysis techniques. The 2025 edition provides concise explanations and worked examples intended to support classroom study and entry-level practical application.
Project Ideas
Business
Workshops: Electronics for Crafters
Run weekend hands-on workshops that teach makers to build one of the creative projects (lamp, solar charger, theremin). Use the textbook as the course backbone: short theory segments, live demos of measurement techniques, and supervised build sessions. Revenue streams: per-seat fees, materials surcharge, private group bookings. Target craft stores, community centers, and maker fairs.
Curated DIY Project Kits + Companion Booklets
Create and sell bundled kits that match specific chapters: parts, PCBs or breadboards, printed step-by-step guides that distill textbook concepts into approachable instructions, and optional decorative enclosures. Offer single-purchase kits and a subscription model (monthly project). Market through Etsy, Shopify, and maker forums; include component sourcing, quality control, and tiered pricing for beginner vs advanced kits.
School & After-School Curriculum Packages
Package a curriculum that pairs the textbook fundamentals with 4–8 classroom projects, assessment sheets, and teacher guides. Offer training sessions for teachers, provide bulk kits, and include safety and measurement modules. Target middle/high schools, STEM programs, and community education. Monetize via licensing, per-student kits, and periodic teacher training workshops.
Online Micro-course Series with Project Videos
Produce short, focused video courses that teach specific book chapters through building one project each. Each course includes parts lists, downloadable schematics, troubleshooting tips, and a paid community for Q&A. Monetize through a platform (Teachable, Udemy) or a Patreon-style subscription. Upsell physical kits and one-on-one consulting for hobbyists who want help customizing their projects.
Creative
Breadboard Learning Lamp
A functional desk lamp built around an integrated breadboard and step-by-step project panel tied to the book's beginner circuits. Start with a simple LED circuit, then add a touch dimmer (capacitor + transistor), a basic regulator for safe supply, and a small voltmeter readout to teach measurement. The project combines woodworking or 3D-printed enclosure skills with wiring and circuit-building, producing a beautiful, useful object while reinforcing fundamentals like Ohm's law, diodes, and basic measurements.
Mini Signal Generator & Visualizer
Build a compact waveform generator (555 timers or op-amp oscillator) with a simple LED bar-graph or phone-audio visualizer that shows frequency and amplitude changes. Use chapters on semiconductors and measurement to design stable outputs and safe buffering. The craft element: a handcrafted enclosure, custom-knob controls, and an acrylic window showing the LEDs. Great for demonstrating AC vs DC, frequency, and waveform shape in a tactile, visual way.
Portable Solar USB Charger with Smart Charge Controller
Design and assemble a small solar charger that includes panel input protection (diodes), a charge controller (simple boost/buck and battery management basics from the book), and USB output. Encapsulate electronics in a weather-resistant, hand-finished case with built-in panel folding or magnetic attachment. This project teaches semiconductor behavior, regulation, and power measurement while producing a practical, saleable gadget.
Handcrafted Theremin-style Capacitive Instrument
Create a wooden or resin-bodied musical interface that uses capacitive sensing or proximity-based oscillators to vary pitch and volume. Use analog oscillator design (op-amps/555) and touch sensing principles from the textbook, then finish with carved controls and decorative inlays. The result is an expressive, interactive art piece that demonstrates analog electronics, impedance, and signal processing.