Monday, January 14, 2013

Learn To Hack DIY Electronic Projects and Gadgets Safely Without Electrocuting!


Before jumping in to do electronic projects or hacking into electronic gadgets it’s essential to learn the fundamentals of electronics and the basic safety instructions so that you do not electrocute yourself. Here are some basic instructional guides and videos to get you started.
E is for Electronics: Yes, this is a coloring book targeted at kids, but it teaches the basics of electronics, what different components do, and terminology in a way that's incredibly easy to understand. It's meant for kids, but adults can learn just as much from it. 

Khan Academy's Electricity and Magnetism: Khan Academy's introduction to electricity and magnetism class is an excellent place to start learning the basics of how electricity works. You don't necessarily need to understand everything, but you do need to know the basics of how static electricity works, how currents work (so you don't electrocute yourself), and understand what circuits do. 

Penguin Tutor's Safety Guide: The site's a little ancient, but Penguin Tutor gets to the core of what matters. Penguin Tutor goes through everything you need to do to keep yourself safe when working on electronics, including all the obvious things like isolating the power supply when you're working, using appropriate fuses, and first aid. 

Soldering is Easy: You're likely going to do a lot of soldering in your projects, and knowing how to do it right will make your projects a lot easier. MIghtyOHM's "Soldering is Easy" comic book teaches you everything you need to get you started. 

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