A Developer's Introduction to Electronics

Explore the fundamentals of electronics tailored for programmers in this 54-minute conference talk by Guy Royse at NDC Conferences. Dive into the world of Raspberry Pis, Arduinos, and similar devices, moving beyond simply following online circuit recipes to gaining a deeper understanding of electronic principles. Learn about Ohm's Law and essential components such as resistors, diodes, capacitors, transformers, relays, and transistors. Witness the construction of basic circuits and their control using an Arduino and laptop. Gain the knowledge and confidence to build and comprehend circuits for your own projects, laying a solid foundation for more advanced electronic endeavors.