PRACTICAL ELECTRONICS
Understand the circuits behind every maker project
Learn the electronics you need to safely build Arduino, ESP32, Raspberry Pi, home automation, and IoT projects.
Created by Marco Schwartz
A clear result, not another playlist
What you will learn
- Read simple wiring diagrams
- Use a breadboard and multimeter
- Choose resistors and basic components
- Understand safe relay and MOSFET control
- Debug common wiring and power problems
Your finished project
Finish the course able to read simple wiring diagrams.
Step-by-step learning path
Course curriculum
3 sections / 9 lessons
1Circuits and Tools3 lessons
- Voltage, current, resistance, and power01
- Breadboards, jumper wires, and clean wiring02
- Using a multimeter without guessingPreview03
2Inputs and Outputs3 lessons
- Buttons, switches, and pull-up logic01
- LEDs, buzzers, and simple indicators02
- Analog sensors and voltage dividers03
3Control and Safety3 lessons
- Transistors, MOSFETs, and relay modules01
- Power supplies, grounds, and current limits02
- Troubleshooting circuits step by step03
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Designed for practical progress
About this course
A practical foundation course for makers who want enough electronics to build real projects without getting lost in theory. Students learn breadboards, voltage, current, resistors, LEDs, buttons, sensors, transistors, MOSFETs, relays, power supplies, multimeters, and safe debugging.
Learn from experience
Meet your instructor
Marco Schwartz
Maker educator and electronics & IoT instructor
Marco Schwartz teaches practical electronics, embedded programming, and connected-device projects. His courses help makers move from wiring and firmware to dependable Arduino, ESP32, Raspberry Pi, MQTT, Node-RED, and home automation systems they can understand, troubleshoot, and extend.
- 15+ years of electronics and maker education
Student results
What learners are saying
4.7 from 3 stories
“Finally, an electronics course that doesn't assume you have an engineering degree! The fundamentals are explained clearly, and the hands-on parts are a blast.”
“I've bought electronics kits before and never understood what I was doing. This course changed that — now I actually know what each component does. So empowering!”
“Great foundation course. Some of the theory sections took me a couple of passes, but it all came together once I got hands-on. Glad I stuck with it!”
Before you start
Requirements
- No electronics experience required
- A breadboard and jumper wires are recommended
- Basic LED/resistor/button parts kit recommended
A good fit for
Who this course is for
- Makers who want a structured path into Electronics
- Learners who prefer building real projects over watching disconnected tutorials
- Developers and hobbyists who want practical troubleshooting experience
Answers before you enroll
Frequently asked questions
Is this course suitable for beginners?
Yes. The course is designed for beginner learners and builds each skill in a deliberate sequence.
What do I need before starting?
You will need No electronics experience required, A breadboard and jumper wires are recommended, Basic LED/resistor/button parts kit recommended.
Can I learn at my own pace?
Yes. Start after checkout and return to the course whenever you are ready to continue.
What if the course is not a good fit?
Contact Makecademy support within 14 days of purchase. We will review the request and issue a refund when the course is not a suitable fit.
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Follow a clear path from the first setup step to a finished project you can explain, troubleshoot, and extend.
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