Getting Started in Electronics — Forrest M. Mims III
Hand-drawn, ultra-clear beginner notebook explaining components & 100+ buildable 9V/12V sensor & alarm circuits.
Why This Dead-Tree Manual Belongs in Your UK Blackout Library
The legendary zero-intimidation adult primer that visually explains how resistors, diodes, relays, voltage regulators, and solar cells actually work.
When regional power and broadband networks fail during a severe British winter storm, digital PDFs and video streams cannot be accessed. Keeping the physical print edition of Getting Started in Electronics (2003 edition) in your household binder ensures zero-power access to verified procedures across Phase 3: Weeks 3–12 (Repair, Comms & Growing).
Bibliographic & Companion Hardware Specification
| Title & Author | Getting Started in Electronics — Forrest M. Mims III |
|---|---|
| ISBN-13 / ISBN-10 | 978-0945053286 / |
| Edition & Price | 2003 edition • £18.99 RRP |
| Skill Tier & Outage Phase | Tier 1: Foundation & Family • Phase 3: Weeks 3–12 (Repair, Comms & Growing) |
| Chapter-Matched Hardware Kit | OGA-KIT-064 — Forrest Mims & Make: Electronics 650-Piece Breadboard, 555 Timer, Op-Amp & CMOS Lab Kit (£68): Provides 100+ immediately buildable schematic circuits (water-level alarms, light/intruder sensors, 12V battery monitors) from basic bench parts. |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Getting Started in Electronics (ISBN 978-0945053286) essential for UK household resilience?
Hand-drawn, ultra-clear beginner notebook explaining components & 100+ buildable 9V/12V sensor & alarm circuits. The legendary zero-intimidation adult primer that visually explains how resistors, diodes, relays, voltage regulators, and solar cells actually work.
Which stocked UK hardware kit pairs directly with Getting Started in Electronics?
Getting Started in Electronics is chapter-matched with OGA-KIT-064 (Forrest Mims & Make: Electronics 650-Piece Breadboard, 555 Timer, Op-Amp & CMOS Lab Kit, £68): Provides 100+ immediately buildable schematic circuits (water-level alarms, light/intruder sensors, 12V battery monitors) from basic bench parts.