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    How can I convert from Q3.5 format to decimal using an 8-bit microcontroller?

    Hey, thanks for the reply. Yeah I figure out how to get the conversions - Sorry about my ambigous language. Figured out if I store it in a int (4 bytes) then I can bit mask to get the 5 bits representing the fractional - then multiply by 100000 and divide by 2^5 giving me the fractional bits...
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    How can I convert from Q3.5 format to decimal using an 8-bit microcontroller?

    Hello, I am currently trying to figure out if its possible to go from a number in (unsigned) Q3.5 format -> 8 bits given. And print it on a display in decimal. I only have a 8 bit microcontroller to work with. For example 011.11010 should have 3.8125 Getting to 3 is easy but I...
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    EE Book Recommendation: Find Your Favorite Today!

    Hi all, I am currently looking for a new book on electrical engineering. I was recently reading Sedra and Smith but was not 100% keen on the style. Could anyone recommend something to similar level : I require BJT circuit, Operational amplifiers (Schmitt Triggers, Active Filters) and Diodes...
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    I've always been terrible at math and want to teach myself

    Time and practise and you will be able to do it. The main thing is do not give up, you have posted here so that's a great start. I recommend : http://www.khanacademy.org/ for some great beginner to advance tutorials - Do them like mini lectures take NOTES, test yourself. There is hundreds of...
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    Line Integral does not match Greens Theorem?

    Ooops. Thanks very much - been a long day...
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    Line Integral does not match Greens Theorem?

    Homework Statement To evaluate the following line integral where the curve C is given by the boundary of the square 0 < x < 2 and 0 < y < 2 (In the anti clockwise sense): \oint (x+y)^2 dx + (x-y)^2 dy The Attempt at a Solution Firstly it is noted that for a square ABDE : Between...
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    Studying What do you do when instructors inflict horrible books on you?

    Purchase another book? It is a means to an end - As long as you learn the same material to the same level I fail to realize the issue. If there is assigned questions borrow a freinds copy and photocopy the relevant pages. It is your education you choose the books you like best, this will make...
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    Does Current Flow Misrepresent How Charge Moves?

    I will defiately be more careful as to "current flow" in the future in terms of the model shown I assume this is the exact same for positive charge carriers? Not in a metal but I remember reading they do exist (Ice perhaps it was?). Do we perhaps talk about current too often when we really mean...
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    Does Current Flow Misrepresent How Charge Moves?

    The idea of current has been presented to me so many different ways I thought id try and find out a little more into what exactly is current. Most places refer to a flow of charge as a current, seems good to me, but - I heard the current may flow outside the wire in... I want to say charge...
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    What resources are available for a beginner in computer science and physics?

    You should be able to get the hang of the basics from the internet, try: http://www.e-booksdirectory.com/programming.php http://thenewboston.org/tutorials.php To see if there is anything you like. In terms of mathematics you need to know the basics but it really depends on what your...
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    What Are the Best New Study Techniques?

    Hello, I have recently been looking for new ways to try and study, at the momment I tend to read and try to understand what I've read and figure how this is used practically but have decided to try new techniques to see which I like better. What are your favorites? p.s Sorry if this is...
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    Can electrical engineers become programmers?

    Unless you teach yourself programming (From the millions of publicatons out there) and work to build a portfolio of programming work? I do not have direct experience with this but find it unlikely a company will take a software engineer fresh out of University over someone who can say I have...
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    Can electrical engineers become programmers?

    I'm currently doing a joint degree in Electronics and Software Engineering. The subjects do seem to compliment each other. Any gaps you miss you should hopefully be able to fill in with some good books and practise. Perhaps try and find a course similar to this?
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    Where can I learn advanced Mathematics?

    Hi, I think its great your taking an interest in learning and trying to find new things to learn. Have you tried asking at your school to see if they can provide you with more material? Or perhaps the public library has some books on maths, or even better, game development (I have an interest...
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