Starting Out on an Electronics Hobby – Resources

Surround yourself with all things electronics:

Books:

• Hobby electronics books on Amazon
• Hobby electronics books on Maker Shed

Magazines:

• Make Magazine
• Nuts and Volts
• Everyday Practical Electronics
• Circuit Cellar

Read up on electronics online:

• electronics2000.co.uk
• Hobby Projects
• Hobby DIY Garage

Join hobby electronics discussion forums:

• All About Circuits
• Adafruit
• SparkFun
• Arduino.cc

Find good sources of electronics parts and components and start hoarding!

I like to use:

• Amazon
• Jameco
• MCM Electronics
• Maker Shed
• Lightake (ships from China and takes longer, but prices are great and shipping is super cheap – like, 0.20 or so per item, varies with size and weight)
• Adafruit
• SparkFun
• eBay
• Local flea markets, swap meets, garage sales, etc.