Getting started in DIY electronics September 2
Victorian synthesizers, laser microphones, and space explorers
If you haven’t had any sort of training in electronics, it can be a daunting world to get started in. It’s no use having someone talk about what you can do with an Arduino if you haven’t first been shown the basics of how circuits work, or say, what you can do with just a battery and a speaker. I have a little experience teaching electronics to absolute beginners, so I’m always on the lookout for resources. I invariably start by pointing people to Handmade Electronic Music by Nic Collins, a book which has spawned hundreds of DIY electronics enthusiasts, many of whom share their progress on the web. Victorian synthesizers, laser microphones, and space explorers
http://blog.ponoko.com/2011/09/02/getting-started-in-diy-electronics/
