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Electronics are the essence of computer systems. Programs
run on electronic devices, the electronic device is the
physical manifestation of a system. The electronics books
reviewed here, cover basic electronics, robot building and
cybernetics.
Poised Solutions offers bespoke system build services generally for dedicated servers,
smaller electronic devices, or custom desktops and kiosks.
Poised Solutions can also build dream gaming rigs if that is
your fancy. The books below form a very good core on
Electronics and Microchip controllers (ARM, AVR, PIC), as
well as the more general platform of Intel, AMD and VIA
architectures. Poised Solutions can also design and build
robot systems, something that is becoming increasingly
sought after.
Electronics Book Reviews
- Practical Electronics for Inventors
Practical Electronics for Inventors is a definitive book
on electronics. All the basics of electronics are covered
and how to understand, create and build from circuit diagrams
if fully covered. If you want to know about electronics then
Practical Electronics for Inventors is the book to read.- Upgrading and Repairing PCs
Upgrading and Repairing PCs by Scott Mueller is the bible
on upgrading, repairing, specifying and building PCs. The
book reviewed here is in its 18th edition, and has been
consistently the book turned to by many system builders,
and PC technicians over the years as the authoritative
resource on PC technology.- Interfacing PIC Microcontrollers
Interfacing PIC Microcontrollers.- Junkbots Bugbots
Junkbots and Bugbots is a fun look at the less complex end
of robot building. The idea put forward by Junkbots Bugbots
ts to go back to basics and use just simple electronic parts
to create bug like robots. The books is well illustrated
throughout, and acts as an excellent and practical
introduction to electronics.- Intermediate Robot Building
- 101 Spy Gadgets for the Evil Genius
101 Spy Gadgets for the Evil Genuis is a fun read with many
a device idea for security and surveillance. 101 Spy Gadgets
for the Evil Genius is not a technically deep book, more of
an idea deep book, but combined with practical knowledge of
electronics it provides some excellent insights into how to
get devices to work on a tight budget. Good read, and
recommended if you want to excite some ideas out for various
projects.- Handmade Electronic Music
- Robot Building for Beginners
- Making Things Talk
- Going MOD
Going MOD is an entertaining look at the world
of computer system modding. A lot of different
mods are looked at, along with the tools and
techniques of modding.- Electronic Security Devices
Electronic security devices is a slim book, with basic
circuit diagrams showing how to build simple electronic
security devices (alarms) using pressure pads and other
types of switches.- The Complete Idiot's Guide to Upgrading and Repairing PCs
Upgrading and Repairing PCs is good guide to building
your own system. Most of the basic build tricks are
shown, and the books is illustrated throughout.- Build Your Own 486 and Save a Bundle
Build Your Own 486, may now be an old book, but there is a
lot of information in there that is still applicable to box
building today. The book is written well with clear diagrams
and black and white photos throughout.- Basic Box Making
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