Looking for sites to get circuits, relays, ect

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This discussion centers on sourcing electronic components and circuit boards for project building. Participants emphasize the limitations of pre-packaged kits, advocating instead for hands-on experimentation through books that detail electronic experiments. A specific mention of a degree module, 'Experimental Methods', highlights the value of practical experience in designing and testing circuits. Recommendations for resources that provide guided experiments are sought to enhance understanding of electronics.

PREREQUISITES
  • Basic understanding of electronic components such as resistors, capacitors, and transistors.
  • Familiarity with circuit design principles and schematic reading.
  • Knowledge of measurement tools like oscilloscopes and multimeters.
  • Experience with simulation software for circuit testing.
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  • Research books on electronic experiments, focusing on practical applications and guided projects.
  • Explore online platforms that offer DIY electronics kits and components, such as SparkFun or Adafruit.
  • Learn about circuit simulation tools like LTspice or TINA-TI for testing designs before physical implementation.
  • Investigate forums and communities dedicated to electronics projects for shared resources and advice.
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Electronics enthusiasts, hobbyists, students in engineering fields, and anyone interested in hands-on circuit design and experimentation.

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Hello all, I am looking for a site that will have A LOT of builder circuits boards and electrical components. I want to build projects and have nothing in mind but I would love to start a few projects. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
 
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do some google searching on electronics kitsets

you are sure to get a few sites to look at :)

Dave
 
I find the problem with kits is that the tend to take a very high level approach to introducing electronics. What would be of more benefit to somebody eventually aiming to design, simulate and test circuits while also developing knowledge of electronics is a book of electronic experiments.

For example one of my degree modules was 'Experimental Methods' and we would perhaps build a bridge rectifier circuit or a single stage transistor amplifier and draw waveforms or measure output voltages and compare them with ideal behaviour.

If there are any books that anybody is aware of with this kind of content i.e. electronic experiments with guides etc. then I would appreciate it if you would advise.
 

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