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'''Simple electronics''' aims to be a succinct and easily understood introduction to practical entry-level electronics, as well as being a useful reference. The best way to learn about electronics is by doing practical experiments.

== List of topics ==
[[File:Simple Electronics, Ladybird book, 1979.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Ladybird childrens book, 1979. Learning electronics by simple breadboard experiments.]]
Although each is self contained, the top level articles listed here are written to be read sequentially, each topic leading to better understanding of ones that follow.

Note to editors: Changes here should be reflected by changes to [[:Template:Simple electronics navbox]].

=== Units and symbols ===
* [[Current]]
* [[Voltage]] aka potential difference
* [[Units of measurement]] - abbreviations and conventions, SI units, (mm not mil)
* [[Circuit symbols]]
* [[Schematics]] and [[Data sheets]]
* [[Conductors and insulators]]
* [[Power]]
* [[Resistance]]
* [[Decibel]]
* [[Impedance]]
* [[Reactance]]
* [[Resonance]] aka Q

=== Components ===
[[File:Make Electronics, Make book, 2009.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Make book, 2009. Hands-on electronics by simple experiments.]]
* Through hole and [[surface mount technology]]
* [[Passive components]] - [[Resistor|resistors]], [[Capacitor|capacitors]], [[Inductor|inductors]] and [[Transformer|transformers]], [[color codes]]
* [[Meters]]
* [[Semiconductor]]s - [[Diode|diodes]] and rectification, [[bipolar-junction transistor|transistor]], [[Field effect transistor|FET]]s,
* [[Op-amp]]s
* [[Integrated circuit]] - [[comparator]], [[555 timer]]

=== Circuit theory ===
* [[Ohm's law]]
* [[Alternating current and voltages]]
* [[Waveforms]] - [[frequency]], [[amplitude]] and [[phase]]

=== Analog circuits ===
[[File:Make More Electronics, Maker book, 2014.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Make book, 2014. Continuing the hands-on electronics with less simple experiments.]]
* [[Power supply]]
* [[Amplifier]]
* [[Oscillator]]
* [[Filter]]

=== Digital electronics ===
* [[Logic]] - ladders, gates, digital to analog,
* [[Microprocessors]]

=== Workshop practice ===
* [[Health and safety]]
* [[Tools]]
* [[Test equipment]]
* [[Component library]]
* [[Electronic design automation]]
* [[PCB prototyping]]
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* [[Soldering]] - THT, SMT and SMT reflow
* [[Carpentry]]
* [[Metal-work]] - drilling, bending, [[anodisng]] and [[screen printing]]
* [[Fault finding]]

=== Simple projects ===
* [[Simple synth DIY]]

=== Resources ===
* [[Electronics software]]
* [[Electronics books]]
* [[Magazines]]
* [[Schematics and manuals]]
* [[Videos#Electronics|Videos]]
* [[Online resources for electronics]]

== Further reading ==
{{Main|Electronics books}}
The most recommended are:
* ''Make: Electronics'' by Charles Platt, Maker Media Inc., 2009, {{ISBN|1-4493-4522-0}}. Recommended to understand basic electronic principles, for those with no electronics knowledge or training.
* ''Make: More Electronics'' by Charles Platt, Maker Media Inc., 2014, {{ISBN|1449344046}}. Includes topics omitted from Make: Electronics because of lack of space.
* ''Getting Started in Electronics'' by Forrest M. Mims III, Radio Shack, 1983, {{ASIN|B0006YIR1Y}}
* ''Practical Electronics for Inventors'' by Paul Scherz and Simon Monk, McGraw-Hill Education TAB, 2016, {{ISBN|1259587541}}. More advanced than Make: Electronics. Ideal for students of electronics looking for something a little more in depth.

== External links ==
* [https://electronicsclub.info/ Electronics Club], a website for beginners to learn about electronics.
* All About Circuits [https://forum.allaboutcircuits.com/ Electronics & Electrical Engineering Forum]
* ''[https://www.ibiblio.org/kuphaldt/electricCircuits/index.htm Lessons in Electric Circuits]'' by Tony R. Kuphaldt
* [https://www.circuitlab.com/ CircuitLab], online circuit simulator.
* Paul Falstad's [http://www.falstad.com/circuit/e-index.html electronics demonstrations] using a java applet to simulates electronic circuits.
* ''[https://archive.org/details/Forrest_Mims-Engineers_Mini-Notebook_Formulas_Tables_And_Basic_Circuits_Radio_S Engineer's Mini Notebook:Formulas Tables And Basic Circuits]'' by Forrest Mims, Radio Shack Electronics
* [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2DjFE7Xf11URZqWBigcVOQ EEVblog]

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Latest revision as of 09:40, 10 April 2024

An electronics learning lab, each component is connected to springs, so circuits can be wired without soldering.

Simple electronics aims to be a succinct and easily understood introduction to practical entry-level electronics, as well as being a useful reference. The best way to learn about electronics is by doing practical experiments.

List of topics

Ladybird childrens book, 1979. Learning electronics by simple breadboard experiments.

Although each is self contained, the top level articles listed here are written to be read sequentially, each topic leading to better understanding of ones that follow.

Note to editors: Changes here should be reflected by changes to Template:Simple electronics navbox.

Units and symbols

Components

Make book, 2009. Hands-on electronics by simple experiments.

Circuit theory

Analog circuits

Make book, 2014. Continuing the hands-on electronics with less simple experiments.

Digital electronics

Workshop practice

Simple projects

Resources

Further reading

Main article: Electronics books

The most recommended are:

  • Make: Electronics by Charles Platt, Maker Media Inc., 2009, ISBN 1-4493-4522-0. Recommended to understand basic electronic principles, for those with no electronics knowledge or training.
  • Make: More Electronics by Charles Platt, Maker Media Inc., 2014, ISBN 1449344046. Includes topics omitted from Make: Electronics because of lack of space.
  • Getting Started in Electronics by Forrest M. Mims III, Radio Shack, 1983, ASIN B0006YIR1Y
  • Practical Electronics for Inventors by Paul Scherz and Simon Monk, McGraw-Hill Education TAB, 2016, ISBN 1259587541. More advanced than Make: Electronics. Ideal for students of electronics looking for something a little more in depth.

External links

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