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[[File:Science fair 75 in one electronic project kit.jpg|400px|thumb|right|Science Fair 75 in One Electronic Project Kit (circa 1976). Components are wired together via springs that hold the connections.]]
[[File:Elenco Electronic Playground 130.jpg|400px|thumb|right|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.
'''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.


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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.
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.


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=== Units and symbols ===
=== Units and symbols ===
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* [[Voltage]] aka potential difference
* [[Voltage]] aka potential difference
* [[Units of measurement]] - abbreviations and conventions, SI units, (mm not mil)
* [[Units of measurement]] - abbreviations and conventions, SI units, (mm not mil)
* [[Circuit symbols]]
* [[Circuit symbols]]
* [[Schematics]]
* [[Schematics]] and [[Data sheets]]
* [[Conductors and insulators]]
* [[Conductors and insulators]]
* [[Power]]
* [[Power]]
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* [[Carpentry]]
* [[Carpentry]]
* [[Metal-work]] - drilling, bending, [[anodisng]] and [[screen printing]]
* [[Metal-work]] - drilling, bending, [[anodisng]] and [[screen printing]]
* [[Fault finding]]<noinclude>
* [[Fault finding]]


=== Simple projects ===
=== Simple projects ===
* [[Audio projects]]
* [[Simple synth DIY]]
* [[Control projects]]
* [[Logic circuits]]
* [[Microcontroller projects]]
* [[Radio projects]]
* [[Sound making projects]]</noinclude>


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


== Further reading ==
== Further reading ==
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[[Category:Simple Electronics]]
[[Category:Simple electronics]]

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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