Uploaded November 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Today I’m showing off a book that I absolutely love — Open Circuits: The Inner Beauty of Electronic Components by Windell Oskay and Eric Schlaepfer.
It’s not just a tech reference — it’s a photo-art book that peels open everyday electronic parts (resistors, switches, USB cables, even nixie tubes) and reveals their inner design in stunning cross-section with macro photography.
Even though my son might not get as jazzed about it as I do, I think it's incredible:
Over 130 electronic components are featured.
The photos are absolutely mesmerizing, showing the engineering and art inside those tiny parts.
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There’s also clear, accessible info on how each component is built and what it does — perfect for hobbyists and curious minds.
This book feels like the perfect crossover between engineering and art.
If you love tinkering with electronics or just want something beautiful and nerdy to display — this is it.
#OpenCircuits #Electronics #ComponentPorn #MakerLife #TechArt #RCHobbies #HolmesHobbies #GeekBook #CoffeeTableBook #ElectronicsEngineer #CircuitPhotography
Today I’m showing off a book that I absolutely love — Open Circuits: The Inner Beauty of Electronic Components by Windell Oskay and Eric Schlaepfer.
It’s not just a tech reference — it’s a photo-art book that peels open everyday electronic parts (resistors, switches, USB cables, even nixie tubes) and reveals their inner design in stunning cross-section with macro photography.
Even though my son might not get as jazzed about it as I do, I think it's incredible:
Over 130 electronic components are featured.
The photos are absolutely mesmerizing, showing the engineering and art inside those tiny parts.
FlyLeaf Books
There’s also clear, accessible info on how each component is built and what it does — perfect for hobbyists and curious minds.
This book feels like the perfect crossover between engineering and art.
If you love tinkering with electronics or just want something beautiful and nerdy to display — this is it.
#OpenCircuits #Electronics #ComponentPorn #MakerLife #TechArt #RCHobbies #HolmesHobbies #GeekBook #CoffeeTableBook #ElectronicsEngineer #CircuitPhotography
