Important information for anyone getting involved with electronics. The DIY is growing, older makers are getting involved, I believe the fact that so many people are in lockdown have time on their hands and are looking getting started are watching channels like this one! Getting good advice is paramount for safety. Designing something from start to finish is very rewarding ! Thanks for today’s video and I will see you in your next one!
8:40 I cut wires as I need them to build my inventory, and I color code them on usage: Red = 12V Green = 5V (or lower) Black = ground White = settings (for example hooking components together to IC outputs) Green and Yellow = signals Blue = timer signals Gray = separator. When I segment my breadboards, I use gray wire to visually wall off different parts. Orange is usually either 6V if I have that many different voltages in one circuit, or another signal.
I use almost the exact same clear container setup to store my components :) I never got around to labeling them, I just look through them quickly. Push button switch leads looking like staples is a good tip!
I wish I lived near a subcomponents factory, that's just a next door neighbor, that all have the components and just buy what I need, when I need it:-)
It’s a little strange that you mentioned the e series but never actually said the word “exponential”, which is what actually explains those funny base values. Each one is the same percentage larger than the last.
For the love of god, don't get pre-cut jumper wire kits. The wires are cheap and will constantly bend if you don't push them in perfectly. They have extremely low reuse value. Just cut your own wire, or use the Dupont like wires with the round end or just Dupont wires. Yes, the Dupont wires and round wires will all stick out, but do not obsess about getting your wires flat on the breadboard, it's a time suck. And if you need to adjust something a little, it's better to have little extra wire.
Important information for anyone getting involved with electronics. The DIY is growing, older makers are getting involved, I believe the fact that so many people are in lockdown have time on their hands and are looking getting started are watching channels like this one!
Getting good advice is paramount for safety. Designing something from start to finish is very rewarding !
Thanks for today’s video and I will see you in your next one!
8:40 I cut wires as I need them to build my inventory, and I color code them on usage:
Red = 12V
Green = 5V (or lower)
Black = ground
White = settings (for example hooking components together to IC outputs)
Green and Yellow = signals
Blue = timer signals
Gray = separator. When I segment my breadboards, I use gray wire to visually wall off different parts.
Orange is usually either 6V if I have that many different voltages in one circuit, or another signal.
I use almost the exact same clear container setup to store my components :) I never got around to labeling them, I just look through them quickly. Push button switch leads looking like staples is a good tip!
Very useful information, thanks. A follow up on common transistors and other semiconductors would be great.
I'm getting back into tinkering with transistors. Good info on commonly used values. Thanks.
James: what passives do you have always at hand?
ME: All of them, and a load of passives grandpa wanted to get rid of 20 years ago.
Excellent presentation and information, James. I now need to search for your other presentations.
Very informative! Thank you!
Great Information and nice summary list. Maybe add in a non-momentary dc switch which I've found very helpful.
I wish I lived near a subcomponents factory, that's just a next door neighbor, that all have the components and just buy what I need, when I need it:-)
good explanation. Thank you James.
thank you E14/james , this is very informative and helpful for those of us just starting out ,.
Could you cover types and ratings of transformer, i have some confusion about all this?
Excellent information!
i love it
Too late, bought everything. But that was long before this video ;)
It’s a little strange that you mentioned the e series but never actually said the word “exponential”, which is what actually explains those funny base values. Each one is the same percentage larger than the last.
A 555 timer IC
Приємно що світлодіоди були таки синьо - жовті. І тут Україна присутня. А якщо серьозно то світлодіод винайшов українець!
For the love of god, don't get pre-cut jumper wire kits. The wires are cheap and will constantly bend if you don't push them in perfectly. They have extremely low reuse value. Just cut your own wire, or use the Dupont like wires with the round end or just Dupont wires. Yes, the Dupont wires and round wires will all stick out, but do not obsess about getting your wires flat on the breadboard, it's a time suck. And if you need to adjust something a little, it's better to have little extra wire.
Aluminum is only pronounced aluminum, not aluminium like the incorrect British do. Thank you.