Wanted: Funyway Into Electronics Volume 1, 2 and 3 - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: mictas
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: November 26, 2014, 06:03:32 am
content: If you have a few copy's floating around at home, I am looking for myself and my local hacker space.At this time I am unsure if it will be used with the electronics class they are trying to get started, but I do think this is something, every hacker space, Maker Space should have floating around.Right now, I am unsure if it is book is something they would want, but what is the harm in trying to get a few spares?In the mean time, I am going to try hitting up the local book and op-shops to see if I get lucky.

author: Shock
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 26, 2014, 01:08:15 pm
content: So are you offering to buy these for how much or do you want them for free? Which hacker space do you belong to or will be the recipient of the donation?

author: johnboxall
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: November 26, 2014, 09:35:57 pm
content: Quote from: mictas on November 26, 2014, 06:03:32 amThey appear on eBay every month or so. Set up an automatic search.However some of the projects were somewhat flaky. Apart from nostalgic value you could do a lot better with something more contemporary, such as "Make: Electronics" by Charles Platt. The "Talking Electronics" books might still be available as well, or Colin's "Basic electronics course" on his website at talkingelectronics.com.

author: mictas
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: November 26, 2014, 11:02:43 pm
content: Quote from: tronixstuff on November 26, 2014, 09:35:57 pmYea, I already have a few from Make and I am aware of talkingelectronics, I think I have already downloaded all the books they posted online, if that is who I am thinking of.I know most of book one had a number of projects that can be worked with, without much of a problem. Book two you needed the kits and as for book three, I have never seen in it before.I do agree with you on the nostalgic, fact that and I can get observative compulsive now and then with things, which for me is a down side. I did check ebay before, but only found volume two poping up. But I will keep ebay it in mind, just in case.Quote from: Shock on November 26, 2014, 01:08:15 pmI'd be offering to buy them, but I'd only be able to pay $10 for each book and shipping, maybe once or twice each pay. For right now, I am after volume three and two for myself.As for which Hacker Space, its the Hobart one in Tasmania, here is there website:https://hobarthackerspace.org.au/As for a recipient, if you wanted to, you'd be welcome to contact, Shane or someone else there, I'm not too familiar with who runs the place or what they can do.

author: Mr.B
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: November 27, 2014, 12:16:50 am
content: Do you want hard copy or PDF...?

author: mictas
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: November 27, 2014, 01:27:53 am
content: Quote from: Mr.B on November 27, 2014, 12:16:50 amhahahahhaha, lets not go there.

author: mictas
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: July 02, 2015, 12:35:24 am
content: This is a long over due update, I have Volume oneBut I am still looking to acquire Volumes two and three.

author: johnboxall
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: July 05, 2015, 12:16:49 am
content: Quote from: mictas on July 02, 2015, 12:35:24 amThere's a few volume 2s on ebay at the moment:http://www.ebay.com.au/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2050601.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.H0.Xfunway+electronics.TRS0&_nkw=funway+electronics&_sacat=0Volume 3 (shows supply and demand at work):http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Dicks-Smiths-Fun-Way-Into-Electronics-Volume-3-Integrated-Circuits-1985-PB-/161730351851?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item25a7e152eb

author: mictas
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: July 07, 2015, 01:38:20 am
content: Quote from: tronixstuff on July 05, 2015, 12:16:49 amI'll keep an eye on book two, if I do have the money for that.However I don't have $70 floating about got one book.

author: BennVenn
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: July 07, 2015, 05:04:46 am
content: I've got boxes of books, lots of silicon chip, EA, forrest mims?, Funway, FM Bugs and others from TE, etc all still packed. Never got around to unpacking the last 2 times we've moved. Some have water damage I think from the floods in QLD about 15yrs back. I'll take a look when I get home. Where are you located?

author: mictas
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: July 09, 2015, 11:15:31 am
content: Quote from: BennVenn on July 07, 2015, 05:04:46 amSorry I haven't seen your comment until now.I am in Tasmania.