Simple Electronics Wiki: Difference between revisions

Jump to navigation Jump to search
Content added Content deleted
VisualWikitext
(Created page with "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 spring...")
 
(39 intermediate revisions by 2 users not shown)
Line 1:
[[File:ScienceElenco fair 75 in one electronicElectronic projectPlayground kit130.jpg|400px|thumb|right|ScienceAn Fair''electronics 75learning inlab'', Oneeach Electroniccomponent Projectis Kitconnected (circato 1976).springs, Componentsso arecircuits wiredcan togetherbe via springs that holdwired thewithout connectionssoldering.]]
Anyone can edit '''Simple electronics{{SITENAME}}'''. It's a wiki that aims to be a succinct and easily understood introduction to practical entry-level electronics, as well as being a useful reference. The intended audience for this wiki is the amateur experimenter. In fact the best way to learn about electronics is by doing practical experiments.
 
See something that needs fixing? Go ahead and edit it, but keep it simple.
The {{SITENAME}} is a collaborative endeavour, and to succeed '''requires your input'''. You only need to login here to edit. Create a user account at [https://login.miraheze.org/wiki/Special:CreateAccount Miraheze Login Wiki], with a valid email address.
 
== 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:Elementary electronics]].
 
=== Units and symbols ===
Line 14 ⟶ 12:
* [[Voltage]] aka potential difference
* [[Units of measurement]] - abbreviations and conventions, SI units, (mm not mil)
* [[CircuitElectronic symbolssymbol]]
* [[Circuit diagram]] and [[datasheet]]
* [[Schematics]]
* [[ConductorsConductor and insulatorsinsulator]]
 
=== Components ===▼
[[File:Make Electronics, Make book, 2009.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Make book, 2009. Hands-on electronics by simple experiments.]]▼
* [[Component|Through hole and SMT]]
* [[Passive componentscomponent]] - [[resistor]]s, [[capacitor]]s, [[inductor]]s and [[transformerstransformer]], [[color codescode]]▼
* [[MetersMeter]]▼
* [[SemiconductorsSemiconductor]] - [[diode]]s and rectification, [[bipolar-junction transistor|transistor]], [[Field effect transistor|FET]]s, ▼
* [[Op-ampsamp]]▼
* [[Integrated circuit]] - [[comparator]], [[555 timer]]▼
 
=== Circuit theory ===▼
* [[Key electronic formulae]] ([[Ohm's law]] and [[Kirchhoff’s current law]])
* [[Alternating current and voltagesvoltage]]▼
* [[WaveformsWaveform]] - [[frequency]], [[amplitude]] and [[phase]]▼
* [[Power]]
* [[Resistance]]
Line 23 ⟶ 35:
* [[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]]s, [[capacitor]]s, [[inductor]]s and [[transformers]], [[color codes]]
▲* [[Meters]]
▲* [[Semiconductors]] - [[diode]]s and rectification, [[bipolar-junction transistor|transistor]], [[Field effect transistor|FET]]s,
▲* [[Op-amps]]
▲* [[Integrated circuit]] - [[comparator]], [[555 timer]]
 
▲=== Circuit theory ===
* [[Ohm's law]]
▲* [[Alternating current and voltages]]
▲* [[Waveforms]] - [[frequency]], [[amplitude]] and [[phase]]
 
=== Analog circuits ===
Line 47 ⟶ 45:
=== Digital electronics ===
* [[Logic]] - ladders, gates, digital to analog,
* [[MicroprocessorsMicroprocessor]]
 
=== Workshop practice ===
Line 54 ⟶ 52:
* [[Test equipment]]
* [[Component library]]
* [[Electronic design automation]] and [[Circuit simulation]]
* [[PCB prototypingPrototyping]]
<!-- * [[PCB etchingSoldering]] -->
* [[Soldering]] - THT, SMT and SMT reflow
* [[Carpentry]]
* [[Metal-work]] - drilling, bending, [[anodisng]] and [[screen printing]]
* [[Fault finding]]
 
=== Simple projects ===
* [[Audio projects]]
* [[Control projects]]
Line 70 ⟶ 65:
* [[Sound making projects]]
 
=== Resources ===
* [[SoftwareElectronics software]]
* [[Books, manuals and magazines]]
* [[Videos]]
Line 77 ⟶ 72:
* [[Online resources]]
 
[[Category:<!-- {{Simple Electronics Wiki]] TOC}} -->▼
== Further reading ==
{{[[Category:Simple electronics navbox}}]]▼
{{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]
 
▲{{Simple electronics navbox}}
▲[[Category:Simple Electronics Wiki]]

Revision as of 12:36, 21 June 2024

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

Anyone can edit Simple Electronics Wiki. It's a wiki that aims to be a succinct and easily understood introduction to practical entry-level electronics, as well as being a useful reference. The intended audience for this wiki is the amateur experimenter. In fact the best way to learn about electronics is by doing practical experiments.

See something that needs fixing? Go ahead and edit it, but keep it simple.

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.

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

Retrieved from "https://amps.wiki.gd/wiki/Simple_Electronics_Wiki?oldid=2594"