[Coco] Electronics Newbie question

[Robert Hermanek]

Thanks to everyone for all of these ideas.  In the process of bringing 
things together... here is another thing I found:

http://ozark.hendrix.edu/~burch/logisim/

simple (free) java circuit simulator, looks like a good way for me to 
remember my gates, latches, flip-flops...

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Rogelio Perea" <os9dude at gmail.com>
To: "CoCoList for Color Computer Enthusiasts" <coco at maltedmedia.com>
Sent: Friday, December 16, 2011 9:16 AM
Subject: Re: [Coco] Electronics Newbie question


> On Fri, Dec 16, 2011 at 9:38 AM, Robert Hermanek wrote:
>
>> The question: Assuming I have to start at the beginning, and the goal is 
>> to be able to build logic boards on a cart
>>, anyone have ideas for good beginner's resources (favorite books, etc) , 
>>where do you prefer to lookup/buy
>> components, etc?
>
> Head out to http://cococoding.aaronwolfe.com/home/history
>
> A Full Turn Of The Screw is a very good starting point for projects,
> all for the CoCo.
>
> As far as components it depends where you are located. If in the USA
> some Radio Shack stores still carry components, although a very
> diminished inventory.
>
> My favorite online resource for components is still Jameco at 
> www.jameco.com
>
> For general electronics projects you can try the excellent Forrest
> Mims III books, Amazon and Ebay have them available. The author went
> to good lengths also to explain basic electronics.
>
>
>
> -- RP
>
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