I was in a building surrounded by jungle in the middle of Colombia.

Inside, kids from 13 to 16 from schools around the state had gathered with their teachers to learn electronics.

And I had the honor of running the workshops together with two locals.

When we first met the kids, we asked:

"Does anyone here have any experience with electronics or programming from before?"

Nobody raised their hands...

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We went on to teach some basics of electronics, Arduino programming, how to use a microcontroller board, and how to find resources online to build more cool things.

After two intense days, the kids were building things like meteorological stations, color changing lamps and robots!

For example, check out this light-following robot that one group built:

But my favorite part about the workshop was when they managed to blink a light for the first time.

They got so excited!

Then they started asking question about how to add another LED, how to blink faster +++

Just the way I felt when I blinked a light for the first time!

THIS is what learning electronics the simple and fun way looks like—a dash of theory combined with lots of practical experimentation.

Keep on Soldering!
Oyvind @ build-electronic-circuits.com

PS! No matter if you're starting from scratch or if you've been at it for a while and want to strengthen your basics, here's how I can help you learn electronics:

1. Check out Getting Started With Electronics: This beginner-friendly eBook I crafted to help newcomers dive into electronics. It’s packed with simple instructions to get you started. Perfect for those new to the field.
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2. Explore Ohmify: Whether you’re a beginner or have some experience, Ohmify helps you learn essential electronics skills and work on engaging projects to deepen your understanding.