While doing the requirements for the Electronics merit badge, Scouts learn to safely repair, change, or build electronic devices. They find out about controllers, audio circuits, and digital circuits. Scouts also explore career opportunities related to electronics.
Get the Electronics Merit Badge pamphlet
Printable helps for requirements:
Printable requirements for Electronics Merit Badge
Printable checkoff sheet for Electronics Merit Badge
Printable note sheet for Electronics Merit Badge
Printable checkoff sheet for all Scouts BSA merit badges
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