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What You'll Build & What's in the Box
Explore the hands-on experiments and genuine components included in Charles Platt's curriculum. Viewing: Kit 1 · Sections 1–3
The Nature of Electricity
- Exp 1: Taste the Power — 9V DC battery sensations and moisture conductivity.
- Exp 2: Let's Abuse a Battery — Short circuits, current limits & thermal expansion.
- Exp 3: Your First Circuit — Resistor current limiting with protective LEDs.
- Exp 4: Variable Resistance — Linear potentiometers, voltage division & multimeter reading.
- Exp 5: Let's Make a Battery — Galvanic chemical cells with copper and zinc.
Switching & Transistors
- Exp 6: Very Simple Switching — SPST, SPDT & DPDT relay mechanisms.
- Exp 7: Investigating a Relay — Coil inductance and relay buzzer audio feedback.
- Exp 8: A Relay Oscillator — RC timing circuits with electrolytic capacitors.
- Exp 9: Time & Capacitors — Measuring RC time constants with DMM.
- Exp 10: Transistor Switching — NPN 2N2222 base current amplification.
- Exp 11: Modular Oscillator — Unijunction transistor (2N6027) audio pitch generator.
Soldering & Security
- Exp 12: Joining Two Wires — Heat transfer, flux core solder, and splice joints.
- Exp 13: Broader Soldering Skills — Perforated protoboard assembly.
- Exp 14: Burglar Alarm Circuit — Magnetic reed switches with latching relays.
Chips, Timers & Logic
- Exp 15: Good Little 555 Timer — Astable multivibrator pulses and duty cycles.
- Exp 16: Emitting a Tone — 8-Ohm loudspeaker audio frequency generation.
- Exp 17: Alarm Project — Two-tone warbling siren with dual 555s.
- Exp 18: Reflex Tester — Logic gates (NAND, NOR, AND, OR) decision circuits.
- Exp 19: Learning Logic — Truth tables with 74HC series logic ICs.
- Exps 20–34: Complete Sections 4–5 — Continue through the remaining projects using the Kit 2 components.
| Category | Specific Part Numbers & Values Included | Tolerance / Spec |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated Circuits | Texas Instruments NE555P Timer, CD4026BE Decade Counter, LM324 Op-Amp, 74HC00, 74HC02, 74HC08, 74HC32, 74HC86 | DIP-8 / DIP-14 / DIP-16 |
| Transistors & Diodes | 2N2222, 2N3904 (NPN), 2N3906 (PNP), 2N6027 PUT, 1N4148 High-Speed Switching, 1N4001 Rectifier, 1N34A Germanium | TO-92 / DO-35 / DO-41 |
| Resistors (1% Metal Film) | Full E24 Series: 100Ω, 220Ω, 470Ω, 1kΩ, 2.2kΩ, 4.7kΩ, 10kΩ, 22kΩ, 47kΩ, 100kΩ, 470kΩ, 1MΩ | 1/4 Watt, ±1% Precision |
| Capacitors | Electrolytic: 1µF, 2.2µF, 10µF, 47µF, 100µF, 220µF, 470µF, 1000µF • Ceramic Discs: 10nF, 100nF, 22pF, 47pF | 50V Rated, Radial Leads |
| Hardware & Prototyping | 830-Point Solderless Breadboard, 700-Point Single Bus Breadboard, 65pc Pre-Stripped Jumper Wire Bundle, 9V Battery Snaps | Heavy-Duty Spring Tension |
| Audio & Actuators | 8-Ohm 2-inch Mylar Cone Loudspeaker, 12V SPDT Relays, DPDT Slide Switches, SPST Momentary Pushbuttons | PCB & Breadboard Compatible |
- ✓ Complete Experiments 1–11 Components
- ✓ 830-Point Solderless Breadboard
- ✓ 65-Piece Flexible Jumper Wire Bundle
- ✓ Individually Bagged & Labeled Parts
- ✗ Tools & Case Sold Separately
- ✓ All Economy Pack Components
- ✓ Double-Sided Rugged Organizer Case
- ✓ Digital Multimeter with Test Probes
- ✓ Multi-Gauge Precision Wire Strippers
- ✓ Safety Goggles & Alligator Clip Leads
- ✓ Kit 1 Deluxe Pack (Exps 1–11)
- ✓ Kit 2 Component Pack (Exps 12–34)
- ✓ Logic Gates, 555s & Decade Counters
- ✓ Dual Compartmentalized Tackle Cases
- ✓ Full Workshop Tool Suite Included
Quick summary
These component-kit options accompany the 34 hands-on experiments in Charles Platt's Make: Electronics, 3rd edition. Choose the option that matches the experiment range and materials you need.
Choose your Make: Electronics 3rd Edition kit
This is a multi-option product. Select an option above before adding it to your cart. The kit contents vary by option.
- 3rd Ed Kit 1 – Economy: the introductory Kit 1 option.
- 3rd Ed Kit 1 – Deluxe: the expanded Kit 1 option.
- 3rd Ed Kit 2 – Economy: the follow-on Kit 2 option.
- 3rd Ed Ultimate Kit 1 & 2 Bundle: combines the Kit 1 and Kit 2 paths.
- Make: Electronics 3rd Ed Paperback: the book option shown in the selector.
Review the selected option, displayed price, and availability before checkout. If you already own some parts or tools, compare the 3rd Edition Mini Kits.
Learning path
The book uses a build-first approach: assemble a circuit, observe what happens, then study the underlying ideas. Topics progress through basic components and measurement, switching, timing, logic, microcontrollers, and audio circuits.
Use only the power sources and procedures specified by the book. Check component polarity and IC orientation before applying power, and use eye protection when the experiment calls for it.
Related parts and guides
- Make: Electronics 3rd Edition paperback product page
- Make: Electronics tool kit
- Experiment 5 battery-materials kit
- Make: Electronics books and kits guide
- Make: More Electronics kit options
- School and institutional quotes
Frequently asked questions
Is the book included?
The selector includes several component-kit choices and a paperback choice. Confirm the exact option selected above; do not assume every kit option includes the book.
Do all options contain the same parts?
No. This listing includes Kit 1, Kit 2, deluxe, combined, and book choices. Select the option that matches the experiment range and materials you need.
🎬 1080p Workbench Demonstration & Circuit Schematics
Watch step-by-step breadboard wiring, oscilloscope waveforms, and circuit verification for experiments in this series.
Includes high-resolution IEEE schematic diagrams, breadboard layouts, and multimeter checkpoint tables.
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