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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 for download

  • ​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
Demonstration board, wires and LED lights and battery pack, all labeled on a cardboard backing
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

Several finished light up tile projects including a guitar, leaves, and pikachu

​​Light Up Tiles 
Instructions/Lesson Plan
Tile Display board drawing
A fish with lit up eyes that moves
Tilt-Buzz electronic toy
Instructions and Sample shapes
Several homemade hovercraft powered by fans playing bumper cars
Hovercraft
Instructions/Lesson Plan
​Motor Mount template
Spooky flashlight with a skull cutout lit up by a blue light
Festive Flashlights
Instructions/Lesson Plan
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Instructable
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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    • Getting Started >
      • What is Making?
      • Types of Makerspaces
      • Goals
    • About Us
    • Contact
  • Teacher PD
    • Webinars
    • Maker Project Workshops
    • Master Making in the Classroom
    • Maker PD Packages
    • Invention Ed
    • Workshop Materials
  • Create Projects
    • Maker Methodology
    • Idea Gallery
    • K-12 Maker Instructables
    • Maker Skills Starter Projects
    • Virtual Tools and Projects
    • Special Programs >
      • Aprendo Creando >
        • Presentaciones
      • FullSTEAM
  • Run a Makerspace
    • Design Guide
    • Facilities and Storage
    • Maker tools
    • Training and Supervision
    • Staff, Hours and Scheduling
    • Events and Growth
  • Maker Tools
    • Shop Tools and Materials
    • Electronics
    • Physical Computing
    • 2D Design Software
    • Vinyl/Craft Cutters
    • Laser Cutting
    • 3D Design Tools
    • 3D Printing
    • Photo and Video
    • Sewing
  • Articles and Books