Make: Easy Electronics Kit Bundle - Paperback Handbook by Charles Platt & Electronic Components Pack - STEM Educational DIY
What You'll Build & What's in the Box
Explore the hands-on experiments and genuine components included in Charles Platt's curriculum.
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.
| 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 Product Overview
The Make: Easy Electronics Kit Bundle combines Charles Platt's full-color paperback handbook with a tool-free component pack. Designed for complete beginners, it uses alligator clips instead of breadboards or soldering to teach essential electronic circuit concepts safely.
Make: Easy Electronics Kit Bundle - Complete STEM Learning Package with Paperback Handbook and Components
Start Your Electronics Journey Today with Everything You Need
The ProTechTrader Make: Easy Electronics Kit Bundle is the ultimate starter package for anyone eager to learn electronics through hands-on experimentation. This comprehensive STEM educational kit combines Charles Platt's acclaimed Easy Electronics paperback handbook with a carefully curated electronic components pack, giving you everything needed to begin your maker journey immediately. Whether you're a curious beginner, student, hobbyist, or educator, this DIY electronics kit eliminates the guesswork and frustration of sourcing individual components.
Why Choose This Electronics Learning Bundle?
Learning electronics shouldn't require hunting down dozens of separate components or wondering if you have the right parts. This bundled solution saves you time, money, and hassle by providing a complete learning ecosystem in one convenient package. The Easy Electronics book by Charles Platt guides you through fundamental concepts with clear explanations and practical projects, while the included components pack ensures you can immediately put theory into practice without delays or additional purchases.
Key Benefits and Features
- Complete Learning System: Integrated book and components designed to work together seamlessly
- Hands-On STEM Education: Learn by doing with real electronic components and practical experiments
- Beginner-Friendly Approach: No prior electronics knowledge required - start from absolute basics
- Cost-Effective Bundle: Save money compared to purchasing book and components separately
- Immediate Start: Everything arrives together so you can begin learning right away
- Quality Components Pack: Carefully selected parts that match the book's curriculum
- Perfect for Multiple Learning Environments: Ideal for self-study, classroom use, makerspaces, or family projects
- Free Shipping Available: Enjoy free shipping on orders over $35
What's Included in Your Bundle
This comprehensive electronics kit bundle includes:
- Make: Easy Electronics Paperback Handbook by Charles Platt: Your complete guide to understanding electronics fundamentals with step-by-step instructions and illustrated explanations
- Electronic Components Pack: A curated collection of components specifically chosen to complement the experiments and projects in the handbook
- In-Stock Availability: Ready to ship immediately with fast delivery
Perfect For
- Beginners starting their electronics education journey
- Students exploring STEM subjects and maker culture
- Hobbyists looking to develop new technical skills
- Parents seeking educational activities for curious children
- Educators teaching electronics and engineering fundamentals
- Makerspaces and STEM programs building their educational resources
- Anyone interested in DIY projects and understanding how electronics work
Learn Essential Electronics Skills
With the Make: Easy Electronics Kit Bundle, you'll gain practical knowledge in circuit building, component identification, electrical principles, and problem-solving skills. The hands-on approach ensures concepts stick through experimentation rather than passive reading. Charles Platt's teaching methodology has helped thousands of beginners successfully transition from complete novices to confident electronics enthusiasts.
Why Bundle Saves You Time and Money
Purchasing educational electronics books and components separately often leads to compatibility issues, multiple shipping charges, and delayed learning while waiting for back-ordered parts. This bundle eliminates those frustrations by providing a pre-coordinated package at an attractive price point of just $49.24. You'll save versus buying items individually while gaining the confidence that everything works together perfectly.
Product Specifications
- Model Number: EEZ-Electronics-Kit-Book
- Bundle Includes: Easy Electronics Book + Electronic Components Pack
- Book Format: Paperback
- Author: Charles Platt
- Price: $49.24
- Availability: In Stock
- Shipping: Free shipping on orders $35 and above
Start Building Your Electronics Knowledge Today
Don't let another day pass wishing you understood how electronics work. The Make: Easy Electronics Kit Bundle gives you the tools, components, and knowledge to start creating and experimenting immediately. With everything included in one convenient package, there's no reason to delay your electronics education any longer.
Order your Make: Easy Electronics Kit Bundle now and begin your exciting journey into the world of electronics, circuits, and hands-on making. In stock and ready to ship with free delivery on qualifying orders!
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| Technical Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Author | Charles Platt |
| Book Included | Make: Easy Electronics (Full-Color Paperback) |
| Connection Method | Alligator Clip Leads (No soldering required) |
| Target Audience | Beginners, Kids, Educators, STEM Hobbyists |
| Power Source | 9V Battery (Included or standard snap) |
Frequently Asked Questions
No soldering or wire stripping is required. All projects connect using color-coded alligator clip leads.
It is suitable for ages 8 and up, as well as adults looking for a simple introduction to basic electronics.
🎬 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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