I am new, and would like some tips

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In summary, a 12-year-old beginner engineer is seeking tips on physically building circuits and has been directed to a forum thread with helpful links and suggestions. They also mention their interest in a video game called "The Elder Scrolls". Another user comments on their lack of experience and encourages them to have fun exploring new things.
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Hi! I am new here, and also a beginner engineer. I am just 12 yrs. old. If anyone has some tips for me, that would be great! I already know about ohms and that type of stuff, so things about physically building circuts is nice. Thanks!
 
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Welcome to the PF!

Here is a nearby thread in the EE forum with some tips, and check out Jim's links in his posts #2 and #5. Building a few of those intro kits is a great way to learn. Especially if you build kits that you can use for practical things (like FM radio, power supplies, etc.) :smile:

https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=660757

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Thanks! that helped out alot! Now time to register on the unofficial elder-scrolls pages...
 
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elder scrolls?

what's that?
 
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Hey, i will have you know that it is a very creative and fun game!
 
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okay, sounds great. I mis-splled it on first search and didnt know what it is.

You see, i never went beyond Pac-Man
so kindly excuse my inexperience !

Have fun-

old jim
 

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