Unravel the inner workings of electricity and circuits as you find the joy in tinkering through three simple, hands-on projects.
Pilot Lecture: Guide to Tinkering: Electricity and Basic Circuits
Take your favorite building block moments to the next level as you work with electronics and circuits and make things that glow.
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TheBullDog from
Nice introduction
I remember watching this a few years ago. I'd hoped TGC would have taped more than 1 episode. I can provide you with some examples of how to continue if you need some.
Date published: 2025-10-10
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Kelvin9 from
Loved it
This was fun and informative; would be great to see more lectures!
Date published: 2025-03-01
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GranPat from
Great Hands on Course
This is a great hands-on course to teach basic electricity and circuits in a non-technical way. Wish she had more chapters
Date published: 2024-08-25
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Thomas W from
Great for kids - but just for kids
It's writing reviews like this that make me wish there was a better review/rating system.
IF this was for young children through early teens, I'd give this "5 STARS!". The instructor is definitely the "favorite teacher" type.
That being said - and being a tinkerer/builder/sciencer myself - I guess I was expecting something with a bit more bite. From an experienced tinkerer's perspective, I would have a hard time giving this a rating any higher than 2.
Perhaps Wondrium should start sorting courses according to knowledge level AND age appropriateness. For instance - that 13 year old that understands calculus might still have a hard time with most calc instructors. But if there was a *fun*, kid-oriented calc course - it might not be appropriate for an adult trying to brush up on their math skills.
With that sort of rating system, I'd grade and rate this pilot as 5 stars for ~5 to ~13 year olds, and another 5 stars for excellent novice-level material :)
Date published: 2024-03-15
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Thanuja from
Memorable!
Well, this pilot brings back olde memories. Back in the school days, doing a KITT circuit from Knight Rider was the main acheivement to showoff your skills in like-minded fried circle.
This is a nicely done pilot, engaging and enthusiastic professor. Hope for a full course!
Date published: 2024-02-11
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eldereric from
I want more!
I hope we get more episodes of the Guide to Tinkering. The paper circuit project is terrific.
Date published: 2023-05-20
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Anonymous from
Please build up a full course!
I would like my young child to start tinkering and getting ideas from this course. It's got the simplicity yet fun-factor needed to get young children interested in STEM for the future.
Thank you!
Date published: 2022-12-14
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KaraRae from
Please make more lectures!
I'm so pleased to see this topic on Wondrium. Electricity is something I don't know much about from a practical side of things. I am looking forward to seeing more in this series.
Date published: 2022-10-10
01: Guide to Tinkering: Electricity and Basic Circuits
Professor Lister introduces you to the joy of tinkering, starting with three hands-on activities to help you learn the fundamentals of electronics and circuits. Through these easy projects, you’ll understand the inner workings of lights; plus, you’ll gain the ability to translate these projects into different applications, such as birthday cards, glowing jewelry, and really creative Halloween costumes.
19 min
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