Course: Absolute Beginners Intro to Electronics - Sat 6 Dec 2025

This course is designed to give absolute beginners an introduction to key electronic principles, focusing on practical learning and first principles. The goal is to provide you with a clear, structured introduction to electronics that you can build on as you continue your learning journey.

If you are not sure if the course is for you, take a look at the presentation.

Here’s what ChatGPT said after it read the PowerPoint presentation for the course…

Hands-on, beginner-friendly, and fun!
Dive into the world of electronics with zero prior experience. Whether you’re curious about blinking LEDs or building smart gadgets, this course will guide you through the foundations—step by step.

You’ll learn to:

  • Build circuits with breadboards, resistors, LEDs, and more
  • Understand and use capacitors, transistors, and the 555 timer IC
  • Program microcontrollers like the ESP32 using Arduino IDE
  • Connect sensors and modules for real-world applications
  • Explore the concepts of prototyping and moving beyond the breadboard
  • Get started with your own Internet of Things (IoT) projects

Course details

  • 6 Dec 2025, 9:00 for a 9:30am start to max 4:30pm
  • SLMS members only
  • Practical and demonstrations/discussions
  • Take home the kit afterwards
  • Cost: Kit (£10) plus facilitator fee (donation of your choice)
  • Small group (max 10 people)

The first 10 people to enter their discourse names below will get a place.
We plan on running this again as many times as there is interest, so look out for the next announcement if you don’t get a place this time.

  1. @elkayer
  2. @dmcafee
  3. @Robbie_Zhao
  4. @James_McNulty
  5. @TonyP
  6. @Ro95
  7. @gusleudar
  8. @Juliedewisp

Waiting list

Add your name below to be notified directly about the next course:

@Benjamin
@Jonners
@nishasdk

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@elkayer

Just flagging those who expressed an interest previously:

@AussieFred
@djuna
@Elvis_Penafiel
@Emfarr
@emmetstreet
@fran_wood_works
@hannenx
@Heddles
@hetbell
@IsaColleoni
@James_Nahajski
@Jamesmuggleton
@javivi
@Jemila_A
@JohnnyB
@Johnthunderthe3rd
@Jtats
@kemia
@lamacchiacosta
@LouLou
@Mike_P
@moikle
@Peacefullysal
@Robbie_Zhao
@robchristopher
@Rosa
@sinead
@Sophie_M
@taknira
@Tijan
@tobykp
@v3j
@vanora
@WoodIsGood

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Thank you, I will be away, hopefully I can join the next one!

Yes please!

I’d like to sign up, should I edit the post with my username? Or just leave it here as a comment? (@Ro95)

I’ve added you to the list.

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Brilliant initiative! I’d love to join if possible :victory_hand:

Hi Julie. Sure! Just edit the first post and add your discourse username!

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Unfortunately I can’t make this date, fingers crossed for the next one!

Unfortunately I’m unavailable for this date too! Keen for the next one though

Yes I’d like to join please!

Hi all.
The course is full!
Don’t worry, we will run it again in January.
Also, keep an eye out for last minute cancellations which will be announced on this thread!

Making my way today :palms_up_together:t4:

@Peacefullysal :sparkles:

I can’t make it to this anymore, so have removed my name from the list.

One space available

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One space still available for Saturday.
Last of this course until the new year.

@Brendon_Hatcher Just a headsup that I’m currently unwell with the flu. I would still like to attend Saturday, but in case Im not well enough by Friday, maybe someone from the waitlist will take up my spot?

I’d also be down for the next one that comes along :slight_smile: Thanks for running this guys!