More than a little intimidated

[debk]

How did you organize things?

I use a muffin pan to sort parts into.

Take your time, take it one step at a time.  reread things, sometimes it takes a few reads to understand a step.  If you get frustrated with a step.  Step back take a break and when you come back it is usually clearer.

I know it can seem intimidating, but take it one step at a time and you will be fine.

This community it great and there is always someone on this forum who is ready to help if you get stumped.

Debra

 

[CORedhawk]

Not the voltages, but in this example, (a resistor), it's resistance value. (in ohms).

So you're just checking / identifying the component on its own before you start.

Many multimeters can measure resistance as well as voltage and current. You select resistance on the meter, and connect the two meter probes across the resistor.

To do this it is best to use crocodile clips on your meter leads rather than holding the probes across the resistor with your fingers, as the latter can give incorrect readings (and it's good to get used to using croc clips for when you come to make voltage measurements on your amp).

The attached picture shows measuring a 3k9 resistor.

Got it. Thanks for the clarification.

 

[CORedhawk]

I use a muffin pan to sort parts into.

Take your time, take it one step at a time.  reread things, sometimes it takes a few reads to understand a step.  If you get frustrated with a step.  Step back take a break and when you come back it is usually clearer.

I know it can seem intimidating, but take it one step at a time and you will be fine.

This community it great and there is always someone on this forum who is ready to help if you get stumped.

Debra

Thanks Debra. I've got some of those around!

 

[2wo]

Practice soldering, see if you can round up some scrap parts to play with, even twisting some bits of wire together can give you a feel for making good joints...John

 

[CORedhawk]

Practice soldering, see if you can round up some scrap parts to play with, even twisting some bits of wire together can give you a feel for making good joints...John

I don't have any spare parts unfortunately. I've wondered if I should buy one of the cheap beginner kits I've seen, just to practice?

 

[2wo]

Excellent idea, you might even find one that is amusing for 5 minutes after you build it ...John