my eldest son is in a curious age. I like him to be able to tamper with electronics, something I believe is very valuable (in terms of knowledge and learning) and has the potential to be transformative. I never got the opportunity as a kid, so I like to make up for it as well. I plan to first learn myself and then sit with him an teach him (until he begins to experiment himself).
I am searching for a book (maybe I ask for several books) that ideally goes through the history of electronics, explains how the different devices (resistor, transistor, ...) work and how to make them yourself at home from scratch using simple electronics tools (solder, wires, breadboard, ...).
I am thinking about something like building and testing the basic parts to see and understand what they do. Then buying these parts from a store to build some next level circuit. Until we arrive at something that can be programmed (I am thinking the 8-bit computer project by Ben Eater). At that point assembler language can be understood. Basically, whenever a basic principle is build by yourself, it is only a matter of manufacturing process to make it smaller and thus can be bought to make more complex projects possible.
I myself am a physicist, though one of the theoretical sort. I already understand most of the concepts but I never disgraced myself with tempering around with electronics. I now realize I missed a lot of fun and a valuable growing experience which I want to provide my sons.
I hope it is clear what I am asking for. And that this is the right forum (I thought there was a book recommendation SE but I couldn't find it).
