How to Use N-channel MOSFETs as Switches | A Beginner's Guide

🔗 *The full guide* : _https://core-electronics.com.au/guides/mosfets-for-makers-getting-started-with-high-power-control/_ In this guide, we will show you how to wire-up *MOSFET* transistors as a digitally controllable *switch* , which will enable you to control *higher-powered* components like solenoids, motors, and Peltiers with a *microcontroller* . 🔧🔨🧰 Hardware featured in this guide: *N-Channel MOSFET (P30N06LE):* _https://core-electronics.com.au/catalog/product/view/sku/COM-10213_ *LED and Resistor Pack:* _https://core-electronics.com.au/catalog/product/view/sku/CE08576_ *Raspberry Pi Pico:* _https://core-electronics.com.au/catalog/product/view/sku/CE07589_ *MOSFETS:* _https://core-electronics.com.au/components/mosfets.html_ 💡❓ If you have any questions about this content or want to share a project you're working on head over to our *maker forum:* _http://coreelec.io/forum_ 0:00 Intro 0:53 Wiring up a MOSFET as a Switch 3:17 Breadboard and LED Example 5:26 Car Headlight Example 7:45 Controllable Loads Examples 8:08 PWM Example 🌏🦘 *Core Electronics* is located in the heart of Newcastle, Australia. We're powered by makers, for makers. Drop by if you are looking for: • *Raspberry Pi* _https://core-electronics.com.au/raspberry-pi.html_ • *Arduino* _https://core-electronics.com.au/arduino.html_ • *Sparkfun* _https://core-electronics.com.au/brands/sparkfun-australia_ • *Adafruit* _https://core-electronics.com.au/brands/adafruit-australia_ • *Pololu* _https://core-electronics.com.au/brands/pololu-australia_ • *DFRobot* _https://core-electronics.com.au/brands/dfrobot-australia_ The following trademarks are owned by *Core Electronics Pty Ltd:* "Core Electronics" and the Core Electronics logo "Makerverse" and the Makerverse logo "PiicoDev" and the PiicoDev logo "GlowBit" and the GlowBit logo