Electronics howto sites

[BlueNinja]

DOes anyone know of any good electronics howto sites? I would like to learn how to make timer circuits, program a BASIC stamp, etc etc.



Blue

 

[DynaSoar]

Originally posted by Blue_Ninja_150
DOes anyone know of any good electronics howto sites? I would like to learn how to make timer circuits, program a BASIC stamp, etc etc.



Blue

RCA and SAMS used to sell books like that. A book is easier to work with on the bench.

Find a local college that has elec.tech. classes and find out what they use for lab books. You could get one of those cheap.

 

[Elapid]

checking the electronics dealer websites like Mouser, Allied, or Hamilton-Avnet...

typically, components come with data sheets outlining typical circuits, i.e. a 555 timer will have a sheet showing several applications and formulas for component selection/timing variables.

 

[cls]

Hey Blue Ninja,

how about your local Radio Shack? last week I saw some beginner books there.

also, check out Jameco, https://www.jameco.com. they have a great selection of kits and robotics etc.

you can get a basic stamp and hook up the power easily. programming, however, is a different world than working with the hardware.


what kind of projects do you have in mind?

 

[BlueNinja]

Mostly just rocketry applications, with the occasional random experiment. I'd like to make a staging timer mainly., the BASIC stamp would be for maybe recovery somehow.

 

[Chr$]

Step one: google: 555+timer+circuits

Step two: Open floodgates for info.

Step three: Have fun.