Tutorial for reading data sheets (SparkFun)

[Life of Brian]

This is an awesome tutorial for reading datasheets just recently posted by SparkFun: http://www.sparkfun.com/tutorials/223" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

I highly recommend that everyone read it and learn how to comb through electronic suppliers websites like DigiKey and Mouser to find the components you need to build anything you can dream up. It's an important skill if you want to take your electronics hobby any further than just googling schematics that other builders have taken their time to draw out for you.