Electronics Reference, Data and Tools

Electronics Reference, Data and Tools

Popular electronics reference items, basic electronics datasheets and some cool tools to speed your projects and learning. You may want to bookmark this page to refer to this data whenever possible. I will be adding new tools and info as fast as I can.

RESISTOR COLOR CALCULATOR:
This is a HANDY javascript resistor color codes calculator - even has a graphic of a resistor with adjustable color bands. Thanks to Danny Goodman for this treat.

DOWNLOAD The Javascript Resistor Color Calc and Ohms Calc to run off-line. Download the zip file and unzip into a directory of your choice. Run your browser and open either the resist_calc.htm or ohms_calc.htm files.

RESISTOR COLOR CODES:
Simple primer to help answer your basic resistor questions.

OHM'S CALCULATOR:
Javascript Ohm's Calculator to help you determine circuit values.

SCHEMATIC SYMBOLS:
A list of common schematical symbols used in electronics.

VIRP CHART:
Voltage, Amperage, Resistance, Power Equation Chart. This is a colorful chart with all the various calculations posted on it. If you have a color printer you may want to make a copy to hang up in your shop.