15 Dangerously Mad Projects for the Evil Genius

15 Dangerously Mad Projects for the Evil Genius

<h4>UNLEASH YOUR INNER MAD SCIENTIST!</h4> <p>"Wonderful. I learned a lot reading the detailed but easy to understand instructions."--BoingBoing</p> <p>This wickedly inventive guide explains how to design and build 15 fiendishly fun electronics projects. Filled with photos and illustrations, <i>15 Dangerously Mad Projects for the Evil Genius</i> includes step-by-step directions, as well as a construction primer for those who are new to electronics projects.</p> <p>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.</p> <p><b><i>15 Dangerously Mad Projects for the Evil Genius:</i></b></p> <ul> <li>Features step-by-step instructions and helpful illustrations</li> <li>Covers essential safety measures</li> <li>Reveals the scientific principles behind the projects</li> <li>Removes the frustration factor--all required parts are listed, along with sources</li> </ul> <p><i>Build these devious devices to amaze your friends and confound your enemies!</i></p> <ul><ul> <li>Coil gun</li> <li>Trebuchet</li> <li>Ping pong ball minigun</li> <li>Mini laser turret</li> <li>Balloon-popping laser gun</li> <li>Touch-activated laser sight</li> <li>Laser-grid intruder alarm</li> <li>Persistence-of-vision display</li> <li>Covert radio bug</li> <li>Laser voice transmitter</li> <li>Flash bomb</li> <li>High-brightness LED strobe</li> <li>Levitation machine</li> <li>Snailbot</li> <li>Surveillance robot</li> </ul> </ul> <p>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.</p> <p>VIDEOS, PHOTOS, AND SOURCE CODE ARE AVAILABLE AT WWW.DANGEROUSLYMAD.COM</p> <p><b>Make Great Stuff!</b><br /><br />TAB, an imprint of McGraw-Hill Professional, is a leading publisher of DIY technology books for makers, hackers, and electronics hobbyists.</p>