RadioShack Make: Electronics Component Pack 1 (1st Edition) – Complete Starter Kit for Hands-On Learning

Embark on your electronics journey with the RadioShack Make: Electronics Component Pack 1, specifically designed to complement Charles Platt's bestselling Make: Electronics book (1st Edition). This comprehensive component pack contains everything you need to complete the fundamental experiments in the first two sections of the book (Experiments 1–11), providing hands-on experience that transforms theory into practical understanding.

Important: This Component Kit is designed for the 1st Edition of Charles Platt's Make: Electronics book and is not compatible with the 2nd Edition released in 2015. If you own the 2nd Edition, please see the ProTechTrader Make: Electronics 2nd Edition Component Kit, available directly from our website and wherever ProTechTrader products are sold.

Why Choose RadioShack Make: Electronics Component Pack 1?

Learning electronics requires more than just reading—it demands experimentation. This carefully curated component pack eliminates the frustration of hunting down individual parts and ensures you have genuine RadioShack quality components ready for every experiment. We've spent hours sourcing these hard-to-find parts so you don't have to waste time gathering components and can get right to building circuits. All parts are spec'd directly from the book and author Charles Platt to ensure full compatibility.

With over 250 components organized in a rugged tackle-style box, you'll be ready to start working on projects as soon as you crack open this unique, hands-on book. Build the circuits first, then learn the theory behind them. With Make: Electronics, you'll explore all of the basic components and important principles through a series of "learn by discovery" experiments—and you don't need to know a thing about electricity to get started. Most parts included are reused throughout the book and can be repurposed for future projects.

Catalog #: 2760349

What You'll Learn

With Component Pack 1, you'll progress through fundamental electronics concepts including:

• Basic circuit theory and Ohm's Law applications
• Component identification and proper handling
• Resistor color codes and values
• LED circuits and current limiting
• Switch types and debouncing
• Capacitor charging and discharging
• Transistor switching fundamentals
• Relay control circuits
• Timer IC applications
• Hands-on breadboarding techniques

Perfect For

• Electronics beginners following the Make: Electronics 1st Edition book
• Students enrolled in introductory electronics courses
• Educators teaching hands-on electronics workshops
• Makers and hobbyists starting their electronics journey
• Parents encouraging STEM learning at home
• Anyone transitioning from theory to practical electronics

Complete Component List – What's Included

Every component has been selected to match the exact specifications required for Experiments 1–11 in Make: Electronics 1st Edition, ensuring your projects work as intended right out of the box.

• 10 resistors (2kΩ – ¼W)
• 10 resistors (1kΩ – ¼W)
• 10 resistors (4.7kΩ – ¼W)
• 10 resistors (10kΩ – ¼W)
• 10 resistors (15kΩ – ¼W)
• 10 resistors (27kΩ – ¼W)
• 10 resistors (33kΩ – ¼W)
• 10 resistors (51kΩ – ¼W)
• 10 resistors (100kΩ – ¼W)
• 10 resistors (330kΩ – ¼W)
• 10 resistors (470kΩ – ¼W)
• 10 resistors (100Ω – ¼W)
• 10 resistors (180Ω – ¼W)
• 10 resistors (220Ω – ¼W)
• 10 resistors (330Ω – ¼W)
• 10 resistors (470Ω – ¼W)
• 10 resistors (680Ω – ¼W)
• 2 electrolytic capacitors (1000µF – 25V)
• 2 electrolytic capacitors (22µF – 50V)
• 2 electrolytic capacitors (2.2µF – 50V)
• 4 ceramic capacitors (47nF)
• 4 ceramic capacitors (4.7nF)
• 4 bipolar NPN transistors (PN2222A)
• 4 programmable unijunction transistors (2N6027)
• 5 green LEDs (2.54mm – 5mm)
• 5 green LEDs (2.54mm – 3mm)
• 5 red LEDs (2.54mm – 5mm)
• 5 red LEDs (2.54mm – 3mm)
• 1 speaker (8Ω – 0.5W)
• 1 SPST OFF/ON pushbutton
• 3 fuses (3A)
• 1 black hookup wire (22 gauge solid, 25 ft.)
• 1 red hookup wire (22 gauge solid, 25 ft.)
• 1 yellow hookup wire (22 gauge solid, 25 ft.)
• 2 SPDT toggle switches
• 1 potentiometer (1MΩ linear)
• 2 potentiometers (2kΩ linear)
• 2 DPDT non-latching relays (12V – 5A/240V AC)
• 5 alligator clips (Red)
• 5 alligator clips (Black)
• 6 "AA" 1.5V alkaline batteries
• 1 9V alkaline battery
• 1 battery clip (9V)
• 1 battery holder (Single "AA")
• 1 battery holder (Two "AA")
• 1 battery holder (Four "AA")
• 1 AC adapter (Multi-DC output: 3–12V @ 1A)*
• 1 deluxe screw terminal breadboard
• 70-piece jumper wire kit

*AC adapter included in standard kit configuration. Please verify your selected option at checkout to confirm inclusion.

Edition Compatibility – Please Read Before Purchasing

This is the Component Pack for the Make: Electronics 1st Edition only. The 1st and 2nd Editions of the book use different components and experiment structures, so it is essential to match your kit to the correct edition of the book you own.

• Make: Electronics 1st Edition (original release): Use this kit – Component Pack 1 (Catalog #2760349)
• Make: Electronics 2nd Edition (released 2015): You need the ProTechTrader Make: Electronics 2nd Edition Component Kit, available on our website and wherever ProTechTrader products are sold.

The RadioShack Advantage

RadioShack has been America's electronics resource for generations, and that expertise is evident in every component included in this pack. Each part meets strict quality standards, ensuring consistent performance across all your experiments. These aren't generic components of questionable origin—they're genuine RadioShack parts engineered to perform reliably. This consistency is crucial when learning, as it eliminates component failure as a variable and allows you to focus entirely on understanding circuit behavior and electronic principles.

Key Features at a Glance

• Complete Coverage: All components needed for Experiments 1–11 from Make: Electronics 1st Edition
• Over 250 Components: Packed and organized in a rugged tackle-style storage box
• Author-Verified: Parts spec'd directly from the book and author Charles Platt for guaranteed compatibility
• Time-Saving Convenience: No more searching catalogs or placing multiple orders—everything in one package
• Reusable Components: Most parts can be repurposed across the full book and future projects
• RadioShack Quality: Trusted components from a brand with decades of electronics expertise
• Beginner-Friendly: Organized for easy identification and immediate use
• Cost-Effective: Better value than purchasing all components individually

Related Products

Building your complete Make: Electronics learning toolkit? Be sure to explore these related ProTechTrader products:

• Make: Electronics Component Pack 2 (1st Edition) – Covers the remaining experiments in the second half of the book
• ProTechTrader Make: Electronics 2nd Edition Component Kit – For owners of the 2015 revised edition

All ProTechTrader component kits are available on our website and wherever ProTechTrader products are sold.