Handbook of Basic Electronics
Understanding electronics from scratch. A 590+ page illustrated book that takes you from atoms to a working power supply, built on analogy, first principles, and activities you work through yourself.
- 590+ page illustrated book, activity-first and self-learner friendly
- 43 activities across 14 topic areas, beginner to intermediate level
- Every concept introduced by analogy, derived from first principles, then applied
- Covers: DC/AC circuits, semiconductors, diodes, filters, rectifiers, logic gates
- Calculations, measurement setups, and expected results for every activity
- Certificate of Completion on finishing all activities
- For Class 11–12 students, UG engineers, makers, and lab coordinators
- Made in India
Most electronics kits give you a breadboard and a "blink an LED" tutorial. This is not that.
The Handbook of Basic Electronics is a structured, activity-first book built for anyone who wants to genuinely understand electronics, not just follow instructions until something lights up. Every concept is introduced through analogy, derived from first principles, and immediately applied in a hands-on circuit you build yourself.
Across 590+ illustrated pages, the handbook walks you through how resistors, capacitors, inductors, and diodes behave, with the calculations, circuit diagrams, and measurement setups that show you exactly what to expect. By the time you finish, you won't just know how these components work; you'll have seen the reasoning behind every one.
Available in two editions: a physical hardcover and a Kindle e-book. Both carry the same 590+ pages and 43 activities, so you can learn in print or on any device.
This is the foundation that every electronics engineer, robotics builder, and maker needs, and almost nobody actually gets from standard coursework. Finish all the activities and you'll earn an ORCA Robotics Certificate of Completion to show for it.
- Class 11–12 students in Physics or Electronics streams who want to go deeper than the textbook
- Engineering students (ECE, EEE, Instrumentation) in 1st or 2nd year building their fundamentals
- Hobbyists and makers who have been following tutorials but don't understand why things work
- Science teachers and lab coordinators looking for a structured, self-contained lab experience
- Anyone preparing for GATE, JEE, or university practicals in electronics
Across 14 topic areas — from resistor circuits and RC filters to rectifiers, clippers, clampers, Zener regulators, and logic gates. Every activity includes calculations, measurement setups, and expected results.
- Light sensing circuit with automatic ON/OFF
- LED brightness control using a knob
- Capacitor powering an LED without a battery
- Live charging & discharging curves on the oscilloscope
- Inductor spark effect using a reverse-biased LED
- Measuring a transformer's output with an oscilloscope
- Low pass and high pass filters — built and compared
- AC waveform shaping using clipper circuits
- Waveform shifting using a clamper circuit
- AC to DC conversion using a bridge rectifier
- Smooth DC output using a capacitor filter
- Stable voltage output using a Zener regulator
- Spike protection circuit for sensitive components
- Logic gates built using only diodes and resistors
- Complete DC power supply built from scratch
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Do I need prior knowledge?
No. The handbook starts from atomic structure and builds up from there. No background in electronics is assumed.
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What formats is the book available in?
Both a physical hardcover and a Kindle e-book. Choose the hardcover above for the printed edition, or the e-book option to read it on the Amazon Kindle app or device. Both editions have the same 590+ pages and all 43 activities.
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Does this include components or a kit?
No. Both editions are the book only. The components and oscilloscope are not included.
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Can I do the activities with my own components?
Yes. Every activity lists the components it needs, so you can source them yourself or pair the book with our Basic Electronics Learning System, which ships with everything.
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What format is the book?
590+ pages, fully illustrated, available as a physical hardcover or a Kindle e-book.
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How do I get the certificate?
Complete all activities, submit videos via the Google Form included in the handbook, and receive your ORCA Robotics Certificate of Completion.
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How do I contact you?
Instagram: @orca.robotics | Email: info@orcarobotics.in
