Electronics 101
This is an adaptation of the basics circuits component of the 2022Christmas Tree works and also covers some content that could be covered in an Electronics bench induction.
Developed by Mick, March 2023.
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Simple circuitry 101 Keen to learn the basics of how electronics work? Join us for an introduction to how circuits flow and what basics components do. Learn how to use breadboards to create solderless circuits.
About 101 workshops 101 skills development workshops give you the basic skills you need to start your new creative journey. Each workshop is delivered by an experienced facilitator and no prior experience required, just basic computer skills, a willingness to learn and a bit of patience.
Acknowledgement
We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and their continuing connection to land and as custodians of stories for millennia. We respectfully acknowledge the land on which we all meet today, and pay our respects to elders past, present and emerging.
Summary
Skills and Understandings Introduced
As such, the workshop will focus on the following basic skills and understanding:
- Feeling confident we know how to be safe around electricity
- Key concepts of Current flow and Voltage in a circuit, Resistance and the basic application of Ohms Law
- How to use a breadboard to test a circuit
- how to identify basic components and how to use them
- how to read a basic circuit diagram
- How to use a multimeter to test a circuit
- understanding of the use of a transistor in a basic circuit
- where to find more information
Materials
If your workshop does not require any materials (maybe digital only) delete this section or change to something more appropriate.
Material/ equipment | Quantity per kit | equip to share | Cost | Supplier | SOP/SDS |
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Electric Circuits 101 kits | |||||
2032 Coin Cell | 10 | SOP | |||
2032 Coin Cell carrier | 10 | ||||
breadboard | 10 | ||||
LED | 20 | ||||
Resistor 330R | 10 | ||||
9 Volt Battery | 10 | ||||
9V battery clip | 10 | ||||
BC547b NPN Bipolar Transistor | 10 | ||||
AA Battery | 20 | ||||
2xAA Battery holder | 10 | ||||
Jumper Leads (m-m) | 50 | ||||
| 5 | ||||
Equipment Required | |||||
PC laptop/desktop with IDE | 5 | ||||
Soldering iron | 2 | SOP | |||
Wire strippers | 2 | ||||
Helping Hands | 2 | ||||
Magnifier | 2 | ||||
Light | 2 | ||||
Multimeter | 2 | ||||
Laser Cutter | 1 | SOP | |||
Laser Computer (Ruby machine) | 1 | ||||
Solder | SDS | ||||
USB Microscope | Projector | Soldering Iron & Bench Tools |
Workshop Session Plan
Detailed Powerpoint and facilitation notes are linked below
References
Electricity
Physics Videos by Eugene Khutoryansky's animated visualisations of "Electric Circuit Components"
Steve Mould's video on Spintronics "Mechanical circuits: electronics without electricity"
youtube.com/ElectroBOOM on youtube
Electricity Basics, youtube.com/@EngineeringMindset
Engineering Mindset's tutorial for using a multimeter properly