The Art of Doing Electronics for Everyone

Embark on a fascinating journey into the realm of electronics with our meticulously designed course, perfect for beginners and enthusiasts alike. The course begins with an introduction to essential components, including resistors, LEDs, and push buttons, providing a solid foundation in circuit basics. Through a series of step-by-step video tutorials, you'll quickly grasp how these elements interact within a circuit, reinforced by exciting circuit challenges that test your new skills.

As you advance, you'll delve deeper into the intricacies of transistors and capacitors, both in DC and AC applications. Our expert instructors guide you through practical uses of these components, including voltage dividers, transistor switches, and RC timing circuits. You'll tackle more complex challenges, such as creating night lights and ping pong flashers, which enhance your understanding of electronics' dynamic nature.

The final sections introduce you to the power of integrated circuits, featuring the LM 358 Operational Amplifier, LM 555 Timer, and CD4017 Decade Counter. Each module combines theoretical insights with hands-on projects, like building motion detectors, toy pianos, and LED chasers. By the end of the course, you'll have a robust knowledge of electronic components and a portfolio of impressive projects to showcase your skills.

What you will learn

• Construct and analyze basic electronic circuits
• Understand the function and application of various electronic components
• Design and implement projects using transistors, capacitors, and integrated circuits
• Develop problem-solving skills through circuit challenges
• Create and troubleshoot advanced electronic projects
• Explore creative applications of electronics in music and interactive designs

Audience

This course is tailored for beginners with no prior experience in electronics, intermediate hobbyists looking to deepen their understanding, and tinkerers, and hobbyists of all things electronic. It also caters to people interested in designing circuits, and those interested in creating music from electronic circuits. Basic math skills and a passion for learning are the only prerequisites.

About the Author

Michael Eramo: Michael Eramo is a dedicated lifelong learner, experienced educator, and self-taught programmer. With official bachelor's degrees in music, education, and physics, as well as a master's in mathematics, he brings a diverse skill set to his teaching. As a Microsoft certified software developer, Michael has years of experience as a high school physics and computer science teacher, as well as a college mathematics teacher. He is also an esteemed member of the New York State Master-Teacher Program, a network of over 800 outstanding public-school teachers who share a passion for STEM learning and collaborate to inspire the next generation of STEM leaders.