Getting into a new hobby like DIY electronics is an expensive endeavor. Sometimes the cheapest point of entry is a starter kit that perfectly combines a group of items you need with items that teach ...

Fig 1. Electronics are not only fun but also relatively easy to learn. Kids age 10 and above can easily pick up useful electronic skills like soldering. Fig 2. SparkFun’s Simon Says product is a ...

I got an e-mail recently from Forrest Mims, author of most of Radio Shack's electronics project books—over 7.5 million served! Despite those bestseller-like figures, Mims reports that the hobby ...

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Signe Brewster and James Austin Our top pick, the SmartLab Smart Circuits kit, ...