Discover the World of Robotics and Engineering: Tips for Beginners in Korea

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In summary, the speaker is interested in robotics and engineering but does not have access to cheap scrap metal. They plan to join an engineering club at their school and are looking for a book to learn more about the topic. Another person suggests starting with a simple robotics kit and reminds the speaker that they don't need to be an expert right away.
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Hello, I am interested in robotics and engineering but since I live in a place like korea, I don't have a garage or access to cheap scrap metal. I am going to join the engineering club at my school. I want to pick up a book something like engineering 101 or robotics for dummies, but I couldn't find it. Could someone help me?
 
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Welcome to the forums! It's good to see that you have so much enthusiasm about Engineering!
Personally, I learn a bit better when I do a hands-on approach rather than reading a "for dummies" book. I suggest picking up a small kit for robotics, something very simple to start with.
http://www.solarbotics.com/product/k_ss/

This looks like a good choice for a new student and is cheap. keep in mind that this is a very simple solar-powered cart that just moves forward, but it will teach you a lot about how to make a simple machine.
Just because you're a mechanical engineer, it doesn't mean you have to own a machine-shop and make carbon-fiber quadrotors right out of the gate. Give it some time! :wink:
 

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