Electronics - Getting Started 2

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Description

This tutorial shows you how to build a very simple circuit which lights up a single Light Emitting Diode (LED).

You will learn:

  • About resistors
  • About LEDs
  • How to read a circuit diagram
  • How to build a circuit on breadboard

Requirements

You need to know about tools and electronic components before starting this tutorial - if you haven't read the Start Electronics Now! article, then read it now. Learn about batteries, resistors and LEDs before starting this tutorial.

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Skill Level
 Beginner
Cost Free
Required Tools
 Breadboard Breadboard wire links 9V battery (nine volt battery) Battery clip 1k resistor (1000 ohm, brown - black - red) 5mm red LED
Added On
 2015-07-07