Easy methods to identify NPN and PNP transistors (2025)
The main milestone of working with transistors is – how to identify NPN and PNP transistors. I call it a…
Troubleshooting
Welcome to the FIFTH & FINAL STEP of learning electronics and making circuits on the breadboard. In this step, we learn about the mistakes one can make in circuit prototyping on the breadboard, and how we can correct them.
Start from the: Resistor testing
Identify terminals of unmarked diodes (Easy Solution 2025)
So, there is an unmarked diode on your lab desk. Or you’re working with an old PCB and you find…
Bad Diode Symptoms (Know if a diode is bad 2025)
To know if a diode is bad or good you need to look at these two bad diode symptoms. First,…
Easy methods to tell if you have a bad capacitor (2025)
Identifying a faulty capacitor is crucial for troubleshooting electronics, whether you’re dealing with power supplies or other electronic circuits. There…
Bad resistor symptoms (Check bad resistor, 2025)
The resistor is a component that controls the flow of current in the circuit. There are some signs that help…
Circuit prototype troubleshooting on breadboard (2025)
As a beginner, you will make mistakes while making breadboard circuits – simply called prototypes. It is fine. This is…
How do I know if my breadboard is working? (2025)
Proper working of the breadboard is crucial for accurate and reliable circuit building. As a beginner, may need help determining…
Bad IC symptoms (2025)
As a beginner, it may be challenging for you to recognize bad ICs. The bad symptoms of IC involve physical…
How to check jumper wire with multimeter (2025)
The multimeter is an electronic device used to measure various electrical parameters and check the continuity of the circuit. Resistance…
How to find short circuit on breadboard (2025)
The short circuit causes high current to flow, bypassing the intended path of the circuit and leading to malfunction, and…
How to find open circuit on breadboard (2025)
A breadboard is an essential tool for prototyping electronic circuits. When making a circuit, you will face lots of challenges…