We would like to encourage more people to become interested in electronics and to learn how to design and build their own circuits. This section will continually grow with technical advice and basic information for those who are new to electronics.

We enjoy receiving feedback and always welcome your technical enquiries and will do our best to answer them.

Index

1.  Components A brief overview of the types of component and their characteristics

i) Resistors        Resistor Colour Code        Variable Resistors

ii) Capacitors

iii) Diodes

iv) Transformers & Chokes

v) Transistors (Bipolar and FET)

 

2.  Assembly Techniques Soldering skills and component handling

i) Soldering skills

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