Heathkit presents the Basic Electricity manual, a part of the Educational Series from December 1959. This 124-page manual is available in Adobe Acrobat format and is designed to provide valuable training material in the field of electricity and electronics.
The material is presented in an easy-to-understand form, assuming no previous electrical knowledge. It caters to both experienced individuals in electronics and beginners, offering a great deal of useful information.
Each chapter includes two sets of review questions to reinforce key concepts. The second set, along with answers, is inserted upside down for easy checking by a partner.
Whether you are just starting in electronics or seeking to understand basic electronic circuits, this manual is a valuable resource. It is part of the Learn-by-Doing Technical Application books, suitable for Individual Home Study or Group Classroom Instruction.
The manual is divided into five chapters:
INTRODUCTION
PARTS LIST
SOLDERING INSTRUCTIONS
CHAPTER 1 Electricity and Series and Parallel Circuits
CHAPTER 2 The Direct Current Milliammeter
CHAPTER 3 The Direct Current Voltmeter and Ohmmeter
CHAPTER 4 Verifying Ohms Law and the D-C Maximum Power Transfer Theorem
CHAPTER 5 Checking Electrical Appliances and Automobile Circuits
APPENDIX
SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX
This manual uses the Model EK-1 in all drawings. It provides knowledge that can enable individuals to pursue an interesting and fulfilling hobby in electronics and possibly antique radio restoration.
The original book was scanned and converted into an Adobe Acrobat format file. Adobe Acrobat Reader is required to view this file.
