How to Read a Schematic

How to read a schematic, follow electronics circuit drawings to make actual circuits from them. This starts with the schematic for a very simple circuit with just some batteries, resistor, switch and an LED. Then it talks about Earth ground and chassis ground. Finally it moves on to a crystal radio amplifier schematic and adds a diode, potentiometer and capacitors.

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See also:

How to Make Crystal Radio Amplifier for Speaker (1280x720)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JtPwxbOgBHw

How to Make Joule Thief Light a CFL - Jeanna's Light (1280x720)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FkLET8MhRbU

555 Timer Chip Music Player for Maker Faire (1280x720)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WM1bZgBqDl4

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