Construction of Electronic Projects

If you are building a published project the type of circuit board will usually have been decided for you. Stripboard and PCB (Printed Circuit Board) require soldering. Breadboard is used for temporary circuits.

Breadboard

Temporary circuits.

Stripboard

Permanent circuits, requires soldering.

PCB

Permanent circuits, requires soldering.

Components

Identify components and read their values.

Soldering Guide

Learn how to solder.

Tools for Electronics

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Rapid Electronics

stock a wide range of components, tools and materials for electronics. I am very happy to recommend them as a supplier.

Starter Kit of Components

Suggestions of what components to buy and how to organise their storage.

Workbench

Build a Project

Kits are available.

Study Electronics

How circuits work.

Electronics books

Recommended books

• Electronics for Kids - a great introduction to electronics with clear step-by-step instructions for the projects, ideal for beginners.
• CMOS Cookbook - covers the 4000 series ICs and their use in circuits.
• TTL Cookbook - covers the 74 series ICs and their use in circuits.