Make: Electronics 3rd Edition Kit 1 - Economy (Experiments 1–11)

Make: Electronics 3rd Edition Kit 1 – Economy (Experiments 1–11)

The Official Companion Component Pack Endorsed by Author Charles Platt. Master fundamental electronics through hands-on discovery with the essential component pack tailored specifically for Sections 1 and 2 (Experiments 1 through 11) of Make: Electronics 3rd Edition.

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What's Included in Kit 1 Economy:

Over 200+ premium, breadboard-friendly electronic components packaged in organized, labeled zip-lock bags:

• Full Resistor Assortment: Precision metal-film and carbon resistors covering every value specified in Experiments 1–11 (470Ω, 1kΩ, 2.2kΩ, 10kΩ, 47kΩ, 100kΩ, 470kΩ, 1MΩ).
• Potentiometers: Linear rotary potentiometers (1kΩ, 10kΩ, 100kΩ, 1MΩ) for variable resistance and voltage divider experiments.
• Capacitors: Ceramic disc, electrolytic, and tantalum capacitors for timing and filter circuits.
• Semiconductors & Diodes: Signal diodes (1N4148), rectifier diodes (1N4001), 2N2222 NPN transistors, and 2N2907 PNP transistors.
• LEDs: High-brightness 5mm LEDs in red, green, yellow, and blue, plus clear indicator LEDs.
• Hardware & Prototyping: Half-size solderless breadboard (400 tie-points), 9V battery snap connectors, heavy-duty alligator test lead set, jumper wire bundle, and slide switches.

Book Curriculum Coverage:

Covers all hands-on projects in Chapters 1 & 2 of the 3rd Edition, including:

• Exp 1–3: Tasting Electricity, Investigating Voltage & Resistance, Measuring Current with Ohm's Law.
• Exp 4–7: Variable Resistance, Making a Battery, Very Simple Switching, Relay-Based Logic.
• Exp 8–11: Transistor Amplification, DC Motor Speed Regulation, Multivibrator Oscillation, Reflex Audio Tester.