Electronics 101

Electronics bench, 2022, Joe Ruckli, State Library of Queensland

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
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
Capacitor 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

References

Electricity

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