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Electronics resources

Though we cannot see electricity, it makes most of the things around us move, play, and light up.
It is the magic inside so many things.
Use these resources to become familiar and comfortable with electronic components, tools, and construction methods, as well as basic circuit principles.

References and Projects for Beginners and K-12 Students

References for download
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  • Circuit Basics
  • Circuit Components
  • Using a multimeter​
  • Wire stripping​
  • ​Soldering Tutorial  page including video tutorial* 
*If showing soldering tutorial directly to students, DO NOT instruct your students to "flick" solder as shown at 3:20 - hot solder droplets are a burn risk! Instead, make sure students use the brass sponge to scrape off excess solder.​
  • Soldering guide: PCBoard

Picture
A demonstration board like the one above is a great visual and hands-on reference for electronics activities - build it yourself or have your students build their own!
Electronics Starter Projects
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​​Light Up Tiles 
Instructions/Lesson Plan
Tile Display board drawing
Hovercraft
Instructions/Lesson Plan
​Motor Mount template
Picture
Festive Flashlights
Instructions/Lesson Plan
6 reflectors printable
Reflector (png | svg)
Skull figure (png | svg)
​Pumpkin figure (png | svg)
Reflector and figure guide​
​Online tutorials
  • Intro to Electronics class on Instructables.com-Randy Sarafin
  • Other Instructables Electronics Classes

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  • Home
    • Getting Started >
      • What is Making?
      • Types of Makerspaces
      • Goals
    • About Us
    • Contact
  • Run a Makerspace
    • Design Guide
    • Facilities and Storage
    • Tools and Materials
    • Training and Supervision
    • Staff, Hours and Scheduling
    • Events and Growth
  • Maker Tools
    • Shop Tools and Materials
    • Electronics
    • Physical Computing
    • 2D Modeling Software
    • Vinyl/Craft Cutters
    • Laser Cutting
    • 3D Design Tools
    • 3D Printing
    • Photo and Video
    • Sewing
  • Create Projects
    • Designing Maker Projects
    • Idea Gallery
    • FullSTEAM
  • Teacher PD
    • Teacher Training Workshops
    • Master Making in the Classroom
    • Articles and Books
    • Aprendo Creando