Electricity Goo Roo Needed!
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http://www.amazon.com/Principles-Ele...4525015&sr=1-2
This is the very first book that I read when I started my electronics degree. It will pretty much teach you everything you need to know at this time. I’d suggest buying a used version though, I spent way toooooooo much on my textbook library.
There is also an “Experiments in Electronic Circuits” lab book that will teach you some hands-on applications. I couldn’t find the one I used that accompanied this volume (text books are heavy and too expensive to move), but any book will do. Just make sure you get one with “conventional flow” instead of “electron flow”, otherwise the current-flow references will be backwards (in regards to the textbook that I referenced).
If you really want to get into the nitty-gritty of basic components, get a book on “semiconductors”. It will explain resistors, capacitors, diodes (and Light Emitting Diodes), transistors, etc... (stick with “conventional flow” or it may confuse you)
I bought my parts from Jameco.com (I believe it’s in CA so it should be fairly quick shipping) or Digikey.com (closest distributor when I lived in the Midwest). Also try Fry’s Electronics, I’ve never shopped there but some people have recommended it. Just whatever you do, stay away from Radio Shack, they will rape you.
A good idea for parts to buy would be an assortment of; (buy “thru-hole” parts, explained later…) resistors and pots (
I just said pot, but it actually is a component), capacitors, transistors, diodes, and LEDs. Also buy a few different rolls of different colored hook up wire (you can buy pre-cut jumpers, but once again bring the lube….) And buy a few solder-less breadboards. With these boards, you can create circuits using jumper wires and thru-hole components (don’t need to solder the parts and can be used again, and again, and again…)
For tools; wire stripper (t-stripper preferred), small needle-nose pliers, small side-cutter, and a small flat-head screwdriver (to adjust your “pots”). For instruments; get a DMM (digital multimeter) for $20-ish. If you want to learn AC, get an oscilloscope (they are somewhat pricey so look for a cheap one, 10MHz is more than enough for simple use).
These are the basics for learning elemental electronics. After that, if you’re still interested, then learn into digital electronics and microcontrollers. You can do a lot of LED effects with those.
This is the very first book that I read when I started my electronics degree. It will pretty much teach you everything you need to know at this time. I’d suggest buying a used version though, I spent way toooooooo much on my textbook library.
There is also an “Experiments in Electronic Circuits” lab book that will teach you some hands-on applications. I couldn’t find the one I used that accompanied this volume (text books are heavy and too expensive to move), but any book will do. Just make sure you get one with “conventional flow” instead of “electron flow”, otherwise the current-flow references will be backwards (in regards to the textbook that I referenced).
If you really want to get into the nitty-gritty of basic components, get a book on “semiconductors”. It will explain resistors, capacitors, diodes (and Light Emitting Diodes), transistors, etc... (stick with “conventional flow” or it may confuse you)
I bought my parts from Jameco.com (I believe it’s in CA so it should be fairly quick shipping) or Digikey.com (closest distributor when I lived in the Midwest). Also try Fry’s Electronics, I’ve never shopped there but some people have recommended it. Just whatever you do, stay away from Radio Shack, they will rape you.
A good idea for parts to buy would be an assortment of; (buy “thru-hole” parts, explained later…) resistors and pots (
I just said pot, but it actually is a component), capacitors, transistors, diodes, and LEDs. Also buy a few different rolls of different colored hook up wire (you can buy pre-cut jumpers, but once again bring the lube….) And buy a few solder-less breadboards. With these boards, you can create circuits using jumper wires and thru-hole components (don’t need to solder the parts and can be used again, and again, and again…)For tools; wire stripper (t-stripper preferred), small needle-nose pliers, small side-cutter, and a small flat-head screwdriver (to adjust your “pots”). For instruments; get a DMM (digital multimeter) for $20-ish. If you want to learn AC, get an oscilloscope (they are somewhat pricey so look for a cheap one, 10MHz is more than enough for simple use).
These are the basics for learning elemental electronics. After that, if you’re still interested, then learn into digital electronics and microcontrollers. You can do a lot of LED effects with those.
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If you are just messing with LED's not too much you need to know. Talk to SquallLHeart .
Have fun in Sac I use to live there and am down there every few months to visit let me know if you need anything... and Sac is not too far from SquallLHeart.
Have fun in Sac I use to live there and am down there every few months to visit let me know if you need anything... and Sac is not too far from SquallLHeart.
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Wow!
Originally Posted by Budsmoke
http://www.amazon.com/Principles-Electric-Circuits-Conventional-Current/dp/0130985767/ref=pd_bbs_sr_2/104-2639940-0331965?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1174525015&sr=1-2
This is the very first book that I read when I started my electronics degree. It will pretty much teach you everything you need to know at this time. I’d suggest buying a used version though, I spent way toooooooo much on my textbook library.
There is also an “Experiments in Electronic Circuits” lab book that will teach you some hands-on applications. I couldn’t find the one I used that accompanied this volume (text books are heavy and too expensive to move), but any book will do. Just make sure you get one with “conventional flow” instead of “electron flow”, otherwise the current-flow references will be backwards (in regards to the textbook that I referenced).
If you really want to get into the nitty-gritty of basic components, get a book on “semiconductors”. It will explain resistors, capacitors, diodes (and Light Emitting Diodes), transistors, etc... (stick with “conventional flow” or it may confuse you)
I bought my parts from Jameco.com (I believe it’s in CA so it should be fairly quick shipping) or Digikey.com (closest distributor when I lived in the Midwest). Also try Fry’s Electronics, I’ve never shopped there but some people have recommended it. Just whatever you do, stay away from Radio Shack, they will rape you.
A good idea for parts to buy would be an assortment of; (buy “thru-hole” parts, explained later…) resistors and pots ( I just said pot, but it actually is a component), capacitors, transistors, diodes, and LEDs. Also buy a few different rolls of different colored hook up wire (you can buy pre-cut jumpers, but once again bring the lube….) And buy a few solder-less breadboards. With these boards, you can create circuits using jumper wires and thru-hole components (don’t need to solder the parts and can be used again, and again, and again…)
For tools; wire stripper (t-stripper preferred), small needle-nose pliers, small side-cutter, and a small flat-head screwdriver (to adjust your “pots”). For instruments; get a DMM (digital multimeter) for $20-ish. If you want to learn AC, get an oscilloscope (they are somewhat pricey so look for a cheap one, 10MHz is more than enough for simple use).
These are the basics for learning elemental electronics. After that, if you’re still interested, then learn into digital electronics and microcontrollers. You can do a lot of LED effects with those.
This is the very first book that I read when I started my electronics degree. It will pretty much teach you everything you need to know at this time. I’d suggest buying a used version though, I spent way toooooooo much on my textbook library.
There is also an “Experiments in Electronic Circuits” lab book that will teach you some hands-on applications. I couldn’t find the one I used that accompanied this volume (text books are heavy and too expensive to move), but any book will do. Just make sure you get one with “conventional flow” instead of “electron flow”, otherwise the current-flow references will be backwards (in regards to the textbook that I referenced).
If you really want to get into the nitty-gritty of basic components, get a book on “semiconductors”. It will explain resistors, capacitors, diodes (and Light Emitting Diodes), transistors, etc... (stick with “conventional flow” or it may confuse you)
I bought my parts from Jameco.com (I believe it’s in CA so it should be fairly quick shipping) or Digikey.com (closest distributor when I lived in the Midwest). Also try Fry’s Electronics, I’ve never shopped there but some people have recommended it. Just whatever you do, stay away from Radio Shack, they will rape you.
A good idea for parts to buy would be an assortment of; (buy “thru-hole” parts, explained later…) resistors and pots (
I just said pot, but it actually is a component), capacitors, transistors, diodes, and LEDs. Also buy a few different rolls of different colored hook up wire (you can buy pre-cut jumpers, but once again bring the lube….) And buy a few solder-less breadboards. With these boards, you can create circuits using jumper wires and thru-hole components (don’t need to solder the parts and can be used again, and again, and again…)For tools; wire stripper (t-stripper preferred), small needle-nose pliers, small side-cutter, and a small flat-head screwdriver (to adjust your “pots”). For instruments; get a DMM (digital multimeter) for $20-ish. If you want to learn AC, get an oscilloscope (they are somewhat pricey so look for a cheap one, 10MHz is more than enough for simple use).
These are the basics for learning elemental electronics. After that, if you’re still interested, then learn into digital electronics and microcontrollers. You can do a lot of LED effects with those.
Thanks for your help Budsmoke. I think that I do have the spare time in the next few months or so(I am getting out of the Navy soon and I have nothing to do at work anymore), I will look into all the things you mentioned and better Ed-u-macate myself. Thanks again!
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Sounds Good!
Originally Posted by Jman007
I would love to come help and try to come up with some new stuff I have a couple ideas my self. I have done all the led swaps other than my turn signals but that is next .
I am out of town this weekend, but next weekend I will be in Tacoma. I am having Axiom Motorsports install:
Hotchkis Springs and Front and Rear Sway Bars. If I added the LED's the same weekend that would be SWEET. I have the dremmel tool and I could other gather some other tools if you don't have 'em
SO... What ya think?
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I can do it whenever (30th-1st). My Appt. at Axiom MS is on Friday @ 1030, so anytime after it's finished is kool. Do you have the parts for your Mod yet?
I was thinking about going to Fry's thins weekend since I am in Sacramento, CA. If you need me to pick up some stuff for yours I don't mind(it's only a few LED's.
Let me know.
The other thing is that on Friday the 30th I was going to go check out C&G Eletronics, cause I was told that they may have some of the stuff I was looking for as far as the other MOD's go.
PM me, and we will exchange info and get this party started
I was thinking about going to Fry's thins weekend since I am in Sacramento, CA. If you need me to pick up some stuff for yours I don't mind(it's only a few LED's.
Let me know.
The other thing is that on Friday the 30th I was going to go check out C&G Eletronics, cause I was told that they may have some of the stuff I was looking for as far as the other MOD's go.
PM me, and we will exchange info and get this party started
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