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MissSilvy
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I see more and more that any professor or REU program wants one of three skills: programming (which I am in the process of obtaining), fabrication/machining/welding(which I know very well), or electronics knowledge, the latter which I do not have and have no idea even where to start.
I know there are kits and small hobby-type books available and I was considering this route but I don't know how well that will work. The book The Art of Electronics has been suggested but it is very painfully out of date with respect to digital electronics. I have enough classes on my plate with just physics, let alone finding the time to take weed-out electrical engineer courses. I have gone to the electronics shop on my campus and I think that would be the best place to learn but they said they currently do not need anyone but may in the summer. What else can I do? I want these skills, not just to woo professors to let me help with their projects, but also to add to my repertoire of technical knowledge. Any help or advice is appreciated.
I know there are kits and small hobby-type books available and I was considering this route but I don't know how well that will work. The book The Art of Electronics has been suggested but it is very painfully out of date with respect to digital electronics. I have enough classes on my plate with just physics, let alone finding the time to take weed-out electrical engineer courses. I have gone to the electronics shop on my campus and I think that would be the best place to learn but they said they currently do not need anyone but may in the summer. What else can I do? I want these skills, not just to woo professors to let me help with their projects, but also to add to my repertoire of technical knowledge. Any help or advice is appreciated.