Make: Electronics 2nd Edition Component Packs by ProTechTrader

Start your electronics journey with confidence using the official Make: Electronics 2nd Edition Component Packs by ProTechTrader. These comprehensive kits include every component you need to complete all 34 hands-on experiments from Charles Platt's bestselling Make: Electronics: Learning Through Discovery, 2nd Edition—the definitive guide that has launched thousands of makers into the world of electronics.

ProTechTrader is the only approved and tested electronics component pack for Make: Electronics 2nd Edition by Charles Platt that covers all of the experiments in the book. Best-selling author Charles Platt maintains an official site recommending ProTechTrader's Electronics Kits for his #1 STEM Electronics Educational Book: http://www.plattkits.com/kits/

Please Note: The Make: Electronics 2nd Edition Paperback book is sold separately.

No more hunting for components or wondering if you bought the right parts. These complete component packs eliminate the frustration of sourcing individual parts and ensure you have exactly what you need to follow along with every experiment. The experiments start out very simple and progressively advance to programming microcontrollers with an Arduino Uno R3 for controlling home automation devices and robots. Excellent for teens and adults alike—no prior electronics experience required.

This is a variation listing. Please select your kit option from the drop-down menu above.

The three kits combined contain all of the essential electronic components to complete all 34 experiments across the entire book. You may purchase kits individually to match your progress through the book, or purchase all three together.

Pack 1 – Regular: Experiments 1–11 (Chapters 1 & 2)

The ProTechTrader Component Pack 1 Regular has been designed for experiments 1–11, covering Chapters 1 & 2 of Make: Electronics 2nd Edition. Over 125 pieces are included, covering all the experiments in these chapters. All components are housed in a durable, double-sided plastic organizer with over 30 compartments and are clearly labeled for easy access.

Component Pack 1 Regular includes:

• Double-Sided Storage Compartment Carrying Case (configurable to hold completed circuits)
• Solderless Breadboard for circuit prototyping
• Basic and Low Current LEDs
• Bipolar Transistors
• 9V Battery Connector
• Test Leads with Alligator Clips
• Carrier for AA Battery
• Toggle and Tactile PCB Switches
• DPDT PCB Non-Latching Relays
• Linear Potentiometers
• Trimmer Potentiometer
• Blade Fuses
• Small 8 Ohm Loudspeaker
• Hookup Wire in Three Colors
• All Required Resistors and Capacitors

Please Note: Multimeter and batteries are NOT included in the Regular Pack 1. See Deluxe Pack 1 below if you need these items.

Pack 1 – Deluxe: Experiments 1–11 (Chapters 1 & 2)

The ProTechTrader Component Pack 1 Deluxe includes everything in the Regular Component Pack 1, plus the following essential additions that make it the perfect all-in-one starter kit:

• All components from Regular Pack 1 (see full list above)
• Economy Digital Multimeter
• 9V Alkaline Battery
• AA Alkaline Batteries

If you are just starting out and do not yet own a multimeter or batteries, the Deluxe Pack 1 is the recommended choice to ensure you can begin experimenting right away without any additional purchases.

Pack 2 – Regular: Experiments 12–24 (Chapters 3 & 4)

The ProTechTrader Component Pack 2 Regular has been designed for experiments 12–24, covering Chapters 3 & 4 of Make: Electronics 2nd Edition. Over 140 pieces are included. As with Pack 1, all components are housed in a durable double-sided plastic organizer with over 30 compartments, clearly labeled for easy access. This pack introduces integrated circuits, logic gates, and more advanced components as your skills progress.

Component Pack 2 Regular includes:

• Double-Sided Storage Compartment Carrying Case (configurable to hold completed circuits)
• Basic & Low Current LEDs
• 9V Battery Connector
• Toggle & Tactile Switches
• Linear & Trimmer Potentiometers
• Hookup Wire in Three Colors
• All Required Resistors, Capacitors, Diodes, and Transistors
• Heat Shrink Tubing in Three Sizes
• Solid Copper Alligator Clips / Soldering Heat Sinks
• 555 Timer IC
• CMOS Decade Counter IC
• Quad 2-Input AND Gate IC
• Quad 2-Input NAND Gate IC
• Quad 2-Input NOR Gate IC
• Triple 3-Input NOR Gate IC
• Binary Counter IC
• Quad 2-Input OR Gate IC
• Voltage Regulator
• Perforated Prototyping Board

Please Note: Multimeter and batteries are NOT included in the Regular Pack 2. See Deluxe Pack 2 if you need these items.

Pack 2 – Deluxe: Experiments 12–24 (Chapters 3 & 4)

The ProTechTrader Component Pack 2 Deluxe includes all of the components in the Regular Component Pack 2, plus an Economy Digital Multimeter and batteries. This is the ideal choice if you do not already own a multimeter or need a convenient all-in-one option for Chapters 3 & 4.

• All components from Regular Pack 2 (see full list above)
• Economy Digital Multimeter
• 9V Alkaline Battery
• AA Alkaline Batteries

Pack 3 – Regular: Experiments 25–34 (Chapters 5 & 6)

The ProTechTrader Component Pack 3 Regular covers experiments 25–34 in Chapters 5 & 6 of Make: Electronics 2nd Edition. This is the most advanced pack in the series, introducing microcontroller programming with the Arduino Uno R3 and components for building more sophisticated projects including home automation devices and robotics control circuits. All components are housed in the same durable double-sided carrying case system used across the pack series.

Please Note: The full component list for Pack 3 is included on the product listing. Batteries and multimeter are NOT included in the Regular Pack 3. See Deluxe Pack 3 if you need these items.

Pack 3 – Deluxe: Experiments 25–34 (Chapters 5 & 6)

The ProTechTrader Component Pack 3 Deluxe includes all components from Regular Pack 3 plus an Economy Digital Multimeter and batteries—everything you need to complete the final chapters of Make: Electronics 2nd Edition without any additional purchases.

Kits 1, 2 & 3 Combined – Regular

Purchase all three Regular Component Packs together and receive everything you need to complete all 34 experiments across the entire Make: Electronics 2nd Edition book. This is the most convenient and cost-effective way to get started if you plan to work through the entire book from cover to cover. All three double-sided carrying cases are included, giving you a fully organized, labeled component library for the complete course.

Kits 1, 2 & 3 Combined – Deluxe

The ultimate all-in-one bundle. The Combined Deluxe option includes all components from Packs 1, 2, and 3, plus an Economy Digital Multimeter and batteries. This is the recommended choice for anyone starting from absolute zero who wants every component and every tool needed to complete every experiment in Make: Electronics 2nd Edition in a single purchase.

Why ProTechTrader Is the Right Choice

Author-Approved: These are the only kits tested and approved by Charles Platt himself. No other kit supplier covers all of the experiments in Make: Electronics 2nd Edition. You can verify this directly at the official recommendation site: http://www.plattkits.com/kits/

Complete Coverage Guaranteed: Every component for every experiment is included in the appropriate pack—no surprises, no missing parts, no frustration. Just open the box and start learning.

Quality Components: All parts are tested and verified for reliability. Faulty components derail the learning experience, which is why we source only quality-tested parts that will perform as expected throughout every experiment.

Organized and Ready to Use: Every pack comes in a configurable double-sided storage carrying case with over 30 compartments. Components are clearly labeled so you spend your time learning, not searching.

Ideal for:

• Complete beginners with zero electronics experience
• STEM education, homeschool curriculum, and classroom use
• Students preparing for Arduino and Raspberry Pi projects
• Makers wanting to understand electronics fundamentals before moving to advanced platforms
• Teachers and educators running electronics workshops
• Parents supporting their children's STEM learning journey

Please Note: The Make: Electronics 2nd Edition book is sold separately. This listing is for component packs only. Please select your desired pack option from the drop-down menu above before adding to cart.