Open Circuits – No Starch Press [pdf] (nostarch.com) on HackerNews

“Open Circuits” by No Starch Press is a book that explores real circuit components sliced through to reveal their inner workings. The author uses techniques such as diamond saws and polishing wheels, with many samples mounted using clamps or dop wax. The book includes a “behind the scenes” chapter detailing some of these methods and even discusses how they were made. It has received high praise from readers for its beautiful illustrations that help explain electronics concepts in an accessible manner.