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Amps to Watts Calculator

This super simple amps to watts calculator will calculate watts as long as you know the voltage and ampere numbers. Enter the voltage and the amps below to calculate wattage, and then read on to understand how this simple calculation works! Amps to Watts Calculator Enter the voltage and amps to calculate watts below. If […]

What is a Diode? – Electronics Basics

what is a diode?

In this tutorial we’re going to answer the fundamental question that you’ve all been asking recently, “What is a diode?”  A diode is a fundamental component that is at the very basics of many electronics projects.  Unlike some of the passive components we’ve talked about recently (like resistors), a diode is a semiconductor. And as […]

How to Use a Multimeter (Tutorial)

Many of you may not be familiar with just how handy a multimeter can be! A multimeter is a handy electronics meter that test voltage, resistance, and continuity in its most basic form.  More advanced multimeters can even measure capacitance and temperature. In this tutorial, we’re going learn the basics of how to use a […]

What is Voltage? – Electricity Basics

power supply three volts

In our first tutorial about basic electricity, you learned that current is just the flow of electrons in a wire. You learned about current and that its unit of measurement Amps refers to how many electrons are flowing past a certain point per second. In this tutorial we’re going to answer the questions you’ve all […]