ProTechTrader Make: Electronics Mini Kits (3rd Ed) - Electronic (Model: Make-Electronics-Mini-Kits-3rd-Edition)

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 1 – Covers Section One (Experiments 1–5)

Mini Kit 1 covers Section One, Experiments 1 through 5 of Charles Platt's 3rd Edition Make: Electronics book.

This kit includes:

• All Required Resistors
• LEDs
• Glass Cartridge Fuses
• 9V Alkaline Battery
• Snap Connector
• Copper Alligator Clips

Components needed that are NOT included:

• ProTechTrader Basic Digital Multimeter or upgrade to our Large Screen Digital Multimeter
• Lemon Juice
• Galvanized Brackets

*Lemon Juice and Galvanized Brackets are used to complete Experiment 5: Let's Make a Battery – Now also available for purchase as the Experiment 5 Component Kit!

Mini Kit 2 – Covers Section Two (Experiments 6–11)

Mini Kit 2 covers Section Two, Experiments 6 through 11 of Charles Platt's 3rd Edition Make: Electronics book.

This kit includes:

• All Required Resistors
• All Required Ceramic and Electrolytic Capacitors
• Variety of Switches
• LEDs
• 9V DC DPDT Relay
• Trimmer Potentiometers
• Transistors
• 1in 8ohm Speaker
• Alligator Test Leads

Components needed that are NOT included:

• 9V Battery
• Additional 9V DC DPDT Relay (Optional)
• 830 Point Solderless Breadboard
• ProTechTrader Basic Digital Multimeter or upgrade to our Large Screen Digital Multimeter
• ProTechTrader 9V DC Power Adapter
• 22AWG Solid Hookup Wire Tinned – 4 color set – 25ft each

Mini Kit 3 – Covers Section Three (Experiments 12–14)

Mini Kit 3 covers Section Three, Experiments 12 through 14 of Charles Platt's 3rd Edition Make: Electronics book.

This kit includes:

• All Required Resistors
• All Required Ceramic and Electrolytic Capacitors
• LEDs
• Transistors
• Copper Alligator Clips
• 9V Snap Connector
• Solder

Components needed that are NOT included:

• Soldering Iron
• 22AWG Solid Hookup Wire Tinned – 4 color set – 25ft each
• 9V Battery or 9V Power Adapter
• ProTechTrader Basic Digital Multimeter or upgrade to our Large Screen Digital Multimeter
• Perforated Boards

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

Mini Kit 5 – Covers Section Five (Experiments 24–31)

Mini Kit 5 covers Section Five, Experiments 24 through 31 of Charles Platt's 3rd Edition Make: Electronics book.

This kit includes:

• All Required Resistors
• All Required Ceramic and Electrolytic Capacitors
• Diodes
• LEDs
• Audio Amplifier
• Variety of Switches
• Rope
• Paperclip
• Piezoelectric Earphone
• 2in Speaker
• Alligator Test Leads

Components needed that are NOT included:

• Screwdriver / Steel Bolt
• Cylindrical Magnet – Small
• 830 Point Solderless Breadboard
• 22AWG Solid Hookup Wire Tinned – 4 color set – 25ft each
• 100ft 22ga Wire – Black (x2)
• 16ga 50ft Wire
• Arduino Uno
• Magnet Wire (Optional)
• Cylindrical Magnet (Optional)

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.

Orders over $35 qualify for free shipping, making it easy and economical to stock up on multiple experiment kits as you work your way through the entire Make: Electronics curriculum.