Need help in assessing these books

[rcgoguy]

Hi guys,

I posted this at the "batteries and chargers" forum but Bill suggested that I come over to this "DIY" category. So here it is:


can anyone give me any opinion on these books that an acquaintance of mine suggested to me. It should contain battery charger circuits for DIY projects. But before I start buying them, I wonder if any of you can give me some initial feedback.

Book 1 (http://www.amazon.com/Electronic-Circuits-1-2-Intellin-Organization/dp/1419646222/)

Book 2 (http://www.amazon.com/Electronic-Circuits-Intellin-Organization/dp/1419646230/)

Book 3 (http://www.amazon.com/Electronic-Circuits-1-3-Intellin-Organization/dp/1419690051/)

Book 4 (http://www.amazon.com/Electronic-Circuits-1-0-Elpidio-Latorilla/dp/1419643991/)

[Malc C]

A quick look at the reviews suggest that they are quite useful, and well put together. However it all depends on your knowledge of electronics, as most reviews mentioned that the books assume the reader to have some knowledge of components or techneques for making PCB's etc. If you are at this level, then they look worth adding to your library.

However if its just the one particular circuit you are nlooking for then use the web and save yourself a bit of money

[Ron van Sommeren]

Can't see anything about the books, but how about these online 'books'?
http://openbookproject.net//electricCircuits/

[EloyM]

NO, definitely not. I have such books, they are interesting and useful, but since you are looking for charger circuits, you will find only a 3 or 4 page section and all the rest will be of no use to you. Better information is availabel free from Maxim Integrated Circuit Products co, a major manufacturer of power management IC's, including special charger chips. Try (800)998-8800 or Maxim.com. Motorola and Sanyo are also good for free charger info. Forget the books.

[Ron van Sommeren]

(Links to) DIY circuits for RC applications:
http://www.uoguelph.ca/~antoon/circ/circuits.htm (http://www.uoguelph.ca/%7Eantoon/circ/circuits.htm)
http://homepages.ihug.co.nz/~atong/ (http://homepages.ihug.co.nz/%7Eatong/)

Vriendelijke groeten ;) Ron

[maltarc]

NO, definitely not. I have such books, they are interesting and useful, but since you are looking for charger circuits, you will find only a 3 or 4 page section and all the rest will be of no use to you. Better information is availabel free from Maxim Integrated Circuit Products co, a major manufacturer of power management IC's, including special charger chips. Try (800)998-8800 or Maxim.com. Motorola and Sanyo are also good for free charger info. Forget the books.


Hi,

the maxim.com shows girls and hot chicks though, not integrated circuits.

[EloyM]

It turns out there is a Maxim I did not know about, but glad to discover. If nothing else, take a look at Jessica Alba!
For IC's, try www.maxim-ic.com.

[maltarc]

Can't see anything about the books, but how about these online 'books'?
http://openbookproject.net//electricCircuits/


That is an interesting project you have there. Didn't read through it though. Seems to me like an ongoing book project. Do they have ready made circuits there?

[Ron van Sommeren]

I guess not, the online books are theory. Maybe this chapter is what you are looking for?
http://openbookproject.net//electricCircuits/Exper/index.html

Otherwise ...

(Links to) DIY circuits for RC applications:
http://www.uoguelph.ca/~antoon/circ/circuits.htm (http://www.uoguelph.ca/%7Eantoon/circ/circuits.htm)
http://homepages.ihug.co.nz/~atong/ (http://homepages.ihug.co.nz/%7Eatong/)