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== List of topics == |
== List of topics == |
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[[File:Simple Electronics, Ladybird book, 1979.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Ladybird childrens book, 1979. Learning electronics by simple breadboard experiments.]] |
[[File:Simple Electronics, Ladybird book, 1979.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Ladybird childrens book, 1979. Learning electronics by simple breadboard 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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Note to editors: Changes here should be reflected by changes to [[:Template:Simple electronics navbox]]. |
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=== Units and symbols === |
=== Units and symbols === |
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* [[Voltage]] aka potential difference |
* [[Voltage]] aka potential difference |
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* [[Units of measurement]] - abbreviations and conventions, SI units, (mm not mil) |
* [[Units of measurement]] - abbreviations and conventions, SI units, (mm not mil) |
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* [[Electronic symbol]] |
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* [[Circuit diagram]] and [[datasheet]] |
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* [[Schematics]] |
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* [[Conductor and insulator]] |
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* [[Component|Through hole and SMT]] |
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* [[Key electronic formulae]] ([[Ohm's law]] and [[Kirchhoff’s current law]]) |
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* [[Power]] |
* [[Power]] |
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* [[Resistance]] |
* [[Resistance]] |
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* [[Reactance]] |
* [[Reactance]] |
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* [[Resonance]] aka Q |
* [[Resonance]] aka Q |
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* Through hole and [[surface mount technology]] |
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* [[Ohm's law]] |
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=== Analog circuits === |
=== Analog circuits === |
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=== Digital electronics === |
=== Digital electronics === |
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* [[Logic]] - ladders, gates, digital to analog, |
* [[Logic]] - ladders, gates, digital to analog, |
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* [[Microprocessor]] |
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=== Workshop practice === |
=== Workshop practice === |
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* [[Test equipment]] |
* [[Test equipment]] |
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* [[Component library]] |
* [[Component library]] |
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* [[Electronic design automation]] |
* [[Electronic design automation]] and [[Circuit simulation]] |
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* [[Prototyping]] |
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* [[Soldering]] |
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* [[Soldering]] - THT, SMT and SMT reflow |
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* [[Carpentry]] |
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* [[Metal-work]] - drilling, bending, [[anodisng]] and [[screen printing]] |
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* [[Fault finding]] |
* [[Fault finding]] |
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== Simple projects == |
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* [[Audio projects]] |
* [[Audio projects]] |
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* [[Control projects]] |
* [[Control projects]] |
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* [[Sound making projects]] |
* [[Sound making projects]] |
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== Resources == |
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* [[Electronics software]] |
* [[Electronics software]] |
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* [[Books, manuals and magazines]] |
* [[Books, manuals and magazines]] |
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* [[Online resources]] |
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== Further reading == |
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{{Main|Electronics books}} |
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The most recommended are: |
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* ''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. |
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* ''Make: More Electronics'' by Charles Platt, Maker Media Inc., 2014, {{ISBN|1449344046}}. Includes topics omitted from Make: Electronics because of lack of space. |
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* ''Getting Started in Electronics'' by Forrest M. Mims III, Radio Shack, 1983, {{ASIN|B0006YIR1Y}} |
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* ''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. |
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== External links == |
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* [https://electronicsclub.info/ Electronics Club], a website for beginners to learn about electronics. |
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* All About Circuits [https://forum.allaboutcircuits.com/ Electronics & Electrical Engineering Forum] |
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* ''[https://www.ibiblio.org/kuphaldt/electricCircuits/index.htm Lessons in Electric Circuits]'' by Tony R. Kuphaldt |
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* [https://www.circuitlab.com/ CircuitLab], online circuit simulator. |
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* Paul Falstad's [http://www.falstad.com/circuit/e-index.html electronics demonstrations] using a java applet to simulates electronic circuits. |
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* ''[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 |
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* [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2DjFE7Xf11URZqWBigcVOQ EEVblog] |
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Latest revision as of 12:36, 21 June 2024
![](http://static.miraheze.org/simpleelectronicswikiwiki/thumb/0/0e/Elenco_Electronic_Playground_130.jpg/400px-Elenco_Electronic_Playground_130.jpg)
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
![](http://static.miraheze.org/simpleelectronicswikiwiki/thumb/f/f1/Simple_Electronics%2C_Ladybird_book%2C_1979.jpg/200px-Simple_Electronics%2C_Ladybird_book%2C_1979.jpg)
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
- Current
- Voltage aka potential difference
- Units of measurement - abbreviations and conventions, SI units, (mm not mil)
- Electronic symbol
- Circuit diagram and datasheet
- Conductor and insulator
Components
![](http://static.miraheze.org/simpleelectronicswikiwiki/thumb/8/83/Make_Electronics%2C_Make_book%2C_2009.jpg/200px-Make_Electronics%2C_Make_book%2C_2009.jpg)
- Through hole and SMT
- Passive component - resistor, capacitor, inductor and transformer, color code
- Meter
- Semiconductor - diode and rectification, transistor, FET,
- Op-amp
- Integrated circuit - comparator, 555 timer
Circuit theory
- Key electronic formulae (Ohm's law and Kirchhoff’s current law)
- Alternating current and voltage
- Waveform - frequency, amplitude and phase
- Power
- Resistance
- Decibel
- Impedance
- Reactance
- Resonance aka Q
Analog circuits
![](http://static.miraheze.org/simpleelectronicswikiwiki/thumb/e/ef/Make_More_Electronics%2C_Maker_book%2C_2014.jpg/200px-Make_More_Electronics%2C_Maker_book%2C_2014.jpg)
Digital electronics
- Logic - ladders, gates, digital to analog,
- Microprocessor
Workshop practice
- Health and safety
- Tools
- Test equipment
- Component library
- Electronic design automation and Circuit simulation
- Prototyping
- Soldering
- Fault finding
Simple projects
- Audio projects
- Control projects
- Logic circuits
- Microcontroller projects
- Radio projects
- Sound making projects