Make: Electronics 3rd Edition Mini Kit 4 (Experiments 15–23)
Make: Electronics Mini Kits 3rd Edition - Hands-On Learning Component Packs
Master electronics fundamentals with the Make: Electronics Mini Kits 3rd Edition – precision-curated component packs designed to work seamlessly with the bestselling Make: Electronics book by Charles Platt. These focused mini kits eliminate the guesswork from learning electronics, providing exactly the components you need for specific experiments without the overhead of purchasing a full component set all at once.
The ProTechTrader electronics kits are highly recommended by Charles Platt himself, the author of the 3rd Edition of Make: Electronics, and are a perfect introduction for new electronics enthusiasts. Geared towards beginners, Make: Electronics 3rd Edition is the top educational book for students through professional adults wanting to learn basic electronics and circuit design. Each kit comes with components neatly bagged and clearly labeled for your convenience, providing an excellent base for any beginner to learn basic electronics or any professional to build prototype circuits. A popular choice for students and teachers in STEM programs!
Select your Mini Kit option from the drop-down menu above. Each Mini Kit corresponds to a specific section of the book. You may purchase kits individually or combine multiple kits as you progress through the curriculum. Complete your purchase and store your components in our Storage Organizer Carrying Case!
Why Choose Make: Electronics Mini Kits?
Learning electronics shouldn't mean buying hundreds of components you'll never use. The Make: Electronics Mini Kits 3rd Edition solve this problem by offering targeted component packs that correspond directly to experiments in the Make: Electronics textbook. Whether you're a student, hobbyist, educator, or maker just starting your electronics journey, these kits provide an affordable, efficient path to hands-on learning. Burnt out an LED or fried a transistor? Replacement components are readily available so you can continue learning without interruption.
Mini Kit 4 – Covers Section Four (Experiments 15–23)
Mini Kit 4 covers Section Four, Experiments 15 through 23 of Charles Platt's 3rd Edition Make: Electronics book.
This kit includes:
- All Required Resistors
- All Required Ceramic and Electrolytic Capacitors
- Variety of ICs
- LEDs
- Transistors
- Diodes
- 9V DC DPDT Relay
- Variety of Switches
- 1in 8ohm Speaker
- 7 Segment LED Display
- 9V Snap Connector
Components needed that are NOT included:
- 830 Point Solderless Breadboard
- 22AWG Solid Hookup Wire Tinned – 4 color set – 25ft each
- 9V Power Adapter
- ProTechTrader Basic Digital Multimeter or upgrade to our Large Screen Digital Multimeter
Perfect For
- Electronics beginners following the Make: Electronics book
- Students in STEM programs and electronics courses
- Educators teaching hands-on electronics fundamentals
- Makers and hobbyists exploring circuit design
- Parents supporting children's interest in electronics and engineering
- Self-learners building practical electronics skills
- Maker spaces and hackerspaces stocking educational materials
Quality and Compatibility You Can Count On
ProTechTrader stands behind the quality of every Make: Electronics Mini Kit. All components are carefully selected to meet the specifications outlined in the 3rd Edition curriculum, ensuring full compatibility with the book's experiments. Components arrive organized and labeled so you can focus on learning rather than sorting parts. These kits are specifically designed for the 3rd Edition of Make: Electronics – please ensure you have the correct edition of the book before selecting your kit.
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- Integrated Circuit
- 1×Binary Counter 74HC393
- 3×Decade Counter CD4026
- 4×NE555P NE555 SINGLE BIPOLAR TIMERS IC DIP-8
- 2×Quad 2-input AND Gate 74HC08
- 1×Quad 2-input NOR Gate 74HC02
- 1×Quad 2-input OR Gate 74HC32
- 1×Triple 3-input NOR Gate 74HC27N
- 1×Voltage Regulator LM7805
- Transistor / Sensor
- 8×2N3904 Transistorspare in stock
- LED / Display
- 5×3mm Red LEDcompatible retail part: Radio Shack 3mm Low Intesnity Red LED
- 5×5mm Red LEDcompatible retail part: Radio Shack 5mm Red LED 1.8V. 20Ma. 120mcd. Pkg of 2
- 3×Seven Segment LED Displayspare in stock
- Diode
- 5×1N4148 Diode
- Capacitor
- 5×0.01μF (103) Ceramic Capacitor
- 5×0.047μF (473) Ceramic Capacitorcompatible retail part: Radio Shack 0.047uF Ceramic-Disk Capacitor 50WVDC maximum High K Dielectric 2PC
- 5×0.1μF (104) Ceramic Capacitorcompatible retail part: Radio Shack 0.1uF Ceramic-Disk Capacitor 50WVDC maximum High Kdielectric. Pkg of 2
- 5×0.47uf (474) Ceramic Capacitor
- 5×Electrolytic Capacitor 100μFcompatible retail part: Radio Shack 100uF Electrolytic Capacitor Axial Leads 35WVDC maximum
- 5×Electrolytic Capacitor 10μFcompatible retail part: Radio Shack 10uF Electrolytic Capacitor
- Resistor
- 10×100KΩ 1/4W Resistor
- 10×100Ω 1/4W Resistorcompatible retail part: Radio Shack 100-Ohm 1/8 Watt Carbon-Film Resistors 5pcs
- 10×10KΩ 1/4W Resistor
- 10×1KΩ 1/4W Resistor
- 10×4.7KΩ 1/4W Resistor
- 10×470KΩ 1/4W Resistor
- 10×470Ω 1/4W Resistorcompatible retail part: Radio Shack 470-Ohm 1/2 Watt Carbon-Film Resistors 5pcs 5% tolerance
- 10×47KΩ 1/4W Resistor
- Potentiometer
- 1×10K ohm 103 Trimmer Potentiometercompatible retail part: Radio Shack 10k-Ohm 15-Turn Cermet Potentiometer PBC-Mount 0.75 Wattts includes adjustment screw
- 1×RM065 500K ohm 504 Trim Pot Trimmer Potentiometercompatible retail part: Radio Shack 500k-ohm Potentiometer B Taper with Push Switch Rated 10Amps @ 30VAC
- Switch
- 3×3rd Mini Slide Switch
- 5×Round Pushbutton Switch
- Relay
- 1×9V Relayspare in stock
- Audio
- 1×1in Speakerspare in stock
- Wire / Connector
- 1×9v Battery Snap Connector With Wire Leadscompatible retail part: Radio Shack 9V Battery Snap Connectors. Color-coded wire leads for an easy installation. Pkg of 5





