We sell a variety of electronics kits with varying degrees of difficulty. While these kits are helpful in learning the basics of electronics, there is often a disconnect between understanding a circuit built with colorful snap-together plastic parts and seeing the same circuit made with real electronic parts soldered in place on a circuit board. Peter Miller has been working with the "real stuff" since first wielding a soldering iron at age 5. His favorite after-dinner activity was to pepper his knowledgeable father with technical questions. Peter kept right on learning - a physics major in college who has also learned chemistry, programming, mechanics, machining, glass blowing, jewelry making, plumbing, carpentry, welding, engineering, art, gardening and music.

This course focuses on learning real-world electronics using real-world components built with real-world tools. In the real world, things don't always go right, so Peter stresses following directions. Soldering can be undone, but it takes time and patience, so better to do it right the first time. Peter also stresses safety. The student is using a soldering iron, wire cutters, and components with pointed wire leads, so burns, cuts and minor shocks are possible.

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