Extra Resources for Foundational Concepts

Need more practice or a different explanation? These resources provide deeper coverage of core topics.

Binary and Number Systems

• Khan Academy: Introduction to Binary: Video series on binary, decimal, & hexadecimal number systems and basic arithmetic in each
• Binary Practice: Binary and decimal conversion practice
• Cisco Binary Number Game: Most popular binary game on the internet!

Hexadecimal

Binary Arithmetic

Circuit Fundamentals

Ohm's Law (V = IR)

Series vs Parallel

Reading Schematics

Drawing Circuit Diagrams

Boolean Logic and Truth Tables

Basic Gates

Truth Tables

Boolean Algebra

Using a Multimeter

Reading Datasheets

Additional Learning Resources

Online Simulators

• [Falstad Circuit Simulator]: Test circuits virtually
• [LogicLy]: Digital logic simulator
• [CircuitJS]: Browser-based simulator

Reference Websites

• [All About Circuits]: Comprehensive electronics textbook
• [Electronics Tutorials]: Topic-by-topic guides
• [SparkFun Tutorials]: Beginner-friendly explanations

Video Channels

• Ben Eater (digital electronics, breadboard computers)
• GreatScott! (projects and tutorials)
• EEVblog (general electronics)

Books

• "Make: Electronics" by Charles Platt
• "The Art of Electronics" by Horowitz & Hill (advanced)
• "Digital Design" by Morris Mano