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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 intended audience for this wiki is the amateur experimenter. In fact the best way to learn about electronics is by doing practical experiments.
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== List of topics ==
== List of topics ==
[[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.]]
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.

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


=== 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)
* [[Electronic symbols]]
* [[Electronic symbol]]
* [[Schematics]] and [[Data sheets]]
* [[Circuit diagram]] and [[datasheet]]
* [[Conductors and insulators]]
* [[Conductor and insulator]]

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=== Components ===
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[[File:Make Electronics, Make book, 2009.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Make book, 2009. Hands-on electronics by simple experiments.]]
* [[Component|Through hole and SMT]]
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* [[Passive component]] - [[resistor]], [[capacitor]], [[inductor]] and [[transformer]], [[color code]]
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* [[Meter]]
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* [[Semiconductor]] - [[diode]] and rectification, [[bipolar-junction transistor|transistor]], [[Field effect transistor|FET]],
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* [[Op-amp]]
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* [[Integrated circuit]] - [[comparator]], [[555 timer]]

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=== Circuit theory ===
* [[Key electronic formulae]] ([[Ohm's law]] and [[Kirchhoff’s current law]])
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* [[Alternating current and voltage]]
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* [[Waveform]] - [[frequency]], [[amplitude]] and [[phase]]
* [[Power]]
* [[Power]]
* [[Resistance]]
* [[Resistance]]
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* [[Reactance]]
* [[Reactance]]
* [[Resonance]] aka Q
* [[Resonance]] aka Q

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=== Components ===
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[[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]]
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* [[Passive components]] - [[resistor]]s, [[capacitor]]s, [[inductor]]s and [[transformers]], [[color codes]]
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* [[Meters]]
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* [[Semiconductors]] - [[diode]]s and rectification, [[bipolar-junction transistor|transistor]], [[Field effect transistor|FET]]s,
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* [[Op-amps]]
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* [[Integrated circuit]] - [[comparator]], [[555 timer]]

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


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


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


=== Simple projects ===
== Simple projects ==
* [[Audio projects]]
* [[Audio projects]]
* [[Control projects]]
* [[Control projects]]
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* [[Sound making projects]]
* [[Sound making projects]]


=== Resources ===
== Resources ==
* [[Electronics software]]
* [[Electronics software]]
* [[Books, manuals and magazines]]
* [[Books, manuals and magazines]]
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* [[Online resources]]
* [[Online resources]]


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

Latest 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

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