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capacitor (n.)

a held breath. it takes in what it is given,

keeps it close, and lets go all at once

when the circuit finally asks.

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poetronics lexicon

a glossary of electronic components, each defined like a poem.

plain text, best read slowly. one small definition for each part on the bench, written by hand.

$5

what's inside

  • one .txt file per component
  • the whole lexicon as a single file
  • a printable pdf set in ibm plex mono

formats

txtpdf

how it's made

  • pick a part: take one component off the bench and hold it for a while.
  • sit with it: notice what it does, not just what the datasheet says.
  • write it down: a few lines, slowly, until it sounds right out loud.

how you get it

  • a download link arrives by email right after checkout
  • for personal use: your screens, your projects, your desk
  • please don't resell or redistribute the files