osnarf said:I was originally going to take some electrical engineering courses along with my aerospace but have decided to just pursue it as a self study instead. I really just want to be able to do things at the hobby level. Could you recommend a good book or several books that would help get me started? Thanks, I appreciate it.
Some popular books for beginners in electrical engineering self-study include "Practical Electronics for Inventors" by Paul Scherz and Simon Monk, "Getting Started in Electronics" by Forrest M. Mims III, and "Fundamentals of Electric Circuits" by Charles Alexander and Matthew Sadiku.
Yes, there are several books geared towards hobbyists in electrical engineering, such as "Make: Electronics" by Charles Platt, "Electronics for Dummies" by Cathleen Shamieh and Gordon McComb, and "The Art of Electronics" by Paul Horowitz and Winfield Hill.
While a basic understanding of math and science can be helpful, many of these books are written in a way that is accessible to beginners with little to no background in these subjects. They often include explanations and examples to help readers understand the concepts.
Yes, these books are designed to help beginners learn the fundamentals of electrical engineering and apply them to design and build electronic circuits. However, it is important to also gain hands-on experience and practice to fully master these skills.
Yes, there are many online resources such as video tutorials, forums, and websites dedicated to electrical engineering self-study that can supplement the information in these books. It is also recommended to join an online community or attend workshops to interact with other hobbyists and gain practical knowledge.