Forrest Mims’ Science Experiments: DIY Projects from the Pages of Make:
A variety of photography and imaging projects are featured, including an ultra-sensitive twilight photometer that measures the elevation of layers of dust, smoke, and smog from around 3,000 feet to the top of the stratosphere at 31 miles! Most of the projects can be done with a collection of simple electronic components, such as LEDs, transistors, resistors, and batteries. To inspire and motivate readers, the book also includes profiles of such famous Makers as President Thomas Jefferson and Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen.
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Publisher : Make Community, LLC; 1st edition (October 11, 2016)
Language : English
Paperback : 224 pages
ISBN-10 : 1680451170
ISBN-13 : 978-1680451177
Reading age : 8 years and up
Item Weight : 15 ounces
Dimensions : 6.93 x 0.47 x 9.06 inches
Price: $19.99 - $14.22
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Forrest M. Mims is a revered contributor to Make: magazine, where his popular columns about science-related topics and projects for Makers are evergreen treasures. Collected together here for the first time, these columns range from such simple projects as building an LED tracker for hand-launched night rockets to such challenging builds as transforming strings of data into unique musical compositions.
A variety of photography and imaging projects are featured, including an ultra-sensitive twilight photometer that measures the elevation of layers of dust, smoke, and smog from around 3,000 feet to the top of the stratosphere at 31 miles! Most of the projects can be done with a collection of simple electronic components, such as LEDs, transistors, resistors, and batteries. To inspire and motivate readers, the book also includes profiles of such famous Makers as President Thomas Jefferson and Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen.
From the brand
Explore more from Make
Electronics & Microcontrollers
Science & Math
CNC & 3D Printing
Make Magazine
Make:
Elevating makers, nurturing a global cultural movement, and celebrating creativity, innovation & curiosity.
Publisher : Make Community, LLC; 1st edition (October 11, 2016)
Language : English
Paperback : 224 pages
ISBN-10 : 1680451170
ISBN-13 : 978-1680451177
Reading age : 8 years and up
Item Weight : 15 ounces
Dimensions : 6.93 x 0.47 x 9.06 inches
