tiny circuits, endless wonder.

a soft-start to electronics

components

identify parts and read their values

circuit symbols

what the squiggles mean

build a project

how to plan, prototype & assemble

integrated circuits

pins, sockets, datasheets

555 timer IC

classic timers & fun circuits

study electronics

how circuits actually work

books

friendly intros & references

breadboard

prototype without solder

soldering guide

clean joints, no blobs

pcb

design & make neat boards

leds

blink, dim, and color

transistors

tiny current magicians

switches

spst, dpdt, click!

relays

electrically operated switches

resistors

values & color codes

capacitors

store & smooth energy

diodes

direction, drop, protection

variable resistors

pots: divider & rheostat

cables & wire

solid vs stranded, gauge

connectors

plugs, sockets, headers

4000 series ICs

cmos logic basics

74 series ICs

ttl logic basics

tools

iron, dmm, cutters, calm

power basics

batteries, regulators, current

microcontrollers

arduino/esp32, pwm & adc

sensors

light, temp, motion

motors & drivers

dc, servo, stepper, h-bridge

op-amps

buffers, gain, gentle analog

comms (uart/i²c/spi)

talk between chips

troubleshooting

dmm flow & quick checks

batteries & charging

aa vs li-ion, safety

rf / wireless

wifi/ble modules & antennas

enclosures & hardware

boxes, standoffs, panels

simulate it

try ideas before wiring

safety & esd

calm, clean, protected