Circuit Rules of thumb:
- Do not: connect + and - terminals directly to each other (i.e. Short circut)
- Do: connect components that use all your voltage (resistors, LEDs, Motors, etc)
- Circuits must be closed in order for electricity to flow
- Switches control the opening and closing of your circuit
- Switches are just conductive materials that can either open or close
- VIDEO: Explanation of Breadboards
- Sparkfun Reading schematics page
- ITP Lab: Components
- ITP Lab: Setting up a breadboard
- ITP Lab: Using a multimeter (use Arduino to power the board, ignore the Voltage regulator)
- VIDEO: Using a multimeter
- ITP Lab: Soldering
Terms:
- Conductor
- Insulator
- Voltage
- Your first Circuit: