1 A simple guide to electronic components.
Big Clive's run through the common electronic components and what each does, suggested as a first stop before kits or Arduino projects.
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components
6 videos. Ranked by independent recommendations, not by views.
2 Electronic Basics
GreatScott's electronic basics playlist, which people have suggested over many years as the starting series for learning what common components are and what they do.
3 MAKE presents: The Transistor
Part of the MAKE Presents component series, suggested to beginners who want an approachable first explanation of what a transistor does.
4 MAKE presents: The Capacitor
A beginner explainer on what a capacitor is and does, usually linked alongside the companion Make videos on resistors, inductors and transistors.
5 MAKE presents: The Resistor
The resistor episode of the Make Presents component series, suggested as a starting point for learning basic parts.
6 MAKE presents: The Diode
The diode episode of the Make component series, recommended as a clear beginner introduction alongside the resistor, capacitor and transistor videos.
