Basic electronics for Arduino Makers

An introduction to electronics to help you make the most from your Arduino or other prototyping platform.

4.56 (2086 reviews)

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What you will learn

Understand the concepts of voltage, resistance and current

Use Ohm's Law to calculate voltage, current and resistance

Use Kirchhoff's Laws to calculate voltage and current

Understand the meaning of and calculate energy and power

Use resistors in various configurations, like in voltage dividers and voltage ladders

Read the value of a resistor from its package

Use pull-up and pull-down resistors

Understand the use of capacitors

Use capacitors as energy stores and filters

Calculate the RC time constant of a capacitor

Understand diodes

Measure the voltage drop of a diode

Understand how to use rectifier and zener diodes

Protect a circuit from reverse polarity

Understand how to use a transistor to control low and high power loads

Calculate the currents and base resistor for a bipolar transistor

Use the correct voltage regulator for any circuit

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Our Verdict

Basic Electronics for Arduino Makers is a solid foundational course that lays down crucial concepts, theory, and practical applications of various electronic components. The instructor's expertise in delivering engaging content backed by real-world examples adds value, but the course falls short in providing enough hands-on Arduino projects specific to makers. With minor issues like occasional video demonstration discrepancies and resolution limiting some visual details, this is still a recommendable starting point for electronics hobbyists interested in using Arduino platforms.

What We Liked

Comprehensive introduction to electronics for Arduino Makers
Detailed explanations and real-world demonstrations
Clear presentation style with a logical progression
Instructor is knowledgeable, helpful, and engaging

Potential Drawbacks

Occasional inaccuracies in video demonstrations
Minimal Arduino-specific examples and projects
Limited resolution of the videos makes breadboard details hard to see