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Learning electronics can be difficult since it involves visualizing something that's invisible. Billions of microscopic subatomic particles called electrons are what make electronic devices work....

Schematics are like the blueprints of electricity. Like blueprints, schematics can be confusing to the untrained eye. To learn how to read a schematic, you will need to familiarize yourself with...

Components in an electrical or electronic circuit can be connected in configurations called "series" or "parallel." Components including resistors, capacitors, inductors and batteries are often...

Dust and dirt on circuit boards in computers and other electronic equipment can cause shorts and cause your equipment to fail to work properly. Cleaning a circuit board that's developed a layer of...

A switch is a mechanical device that completes or breaks the flow of electricity through a wire or circuit. A limit switch is a special type of electromechanical switch used in applications where...

Bread boards are a popular test bed for electronics experimentation. They allow the experimenter to change parts easily without soldering as he fine tunes the circuit he wishes to optimize. Most...

Electricity in a home's power outlet is not in the form that's required by the circuitry inside electronic appliances. Power supplies are circuits made up of various components that convert the...

All electronic devices, from TV sets, to steros, to computers, have numerous voltage and current requirements needed to supply to their circuits. However, the power delivered to our homes' wall...

If you're just beginning your study of electrical circuits, you've probably become familiar with direct current (DC) circuits such as those created using battery power. While DC is straightforward...

We rely on electrical circuits each and every day, in nearly every aspect of our lives. In the morning, you wake up to an alarm clock that is powered by electricity. Turn on a light and put on an...

The rotation of the alternator creates force fields that cut through the stator windings, creating alternating current. Alternating current travels in two direction and is unusable for a car's...

Toasters have been around for decades, but they lack in innovation. A fully functional toaster can be made in your own home using only basic supplies. Put your own personal touch on a toaster by...

Lighting in the home as well as several small appliances are controlled by activating a toggle wall switch. When lights or appliances fail to operate one of the first checks the homeowner should...

Get tips on appliances in this free video guide to household electronics.

Tips and advice for troubleshooting circuit boards. Learn how to repair circuit boards in this free vintage electronics restoration video.