Cool Projects for Physics Student Seeking Real World Experience

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A third-year undergraduate physics student seeks real-world experience through engaging projects that apply their skills beyond math. They express interest in hands-on activities, like repurposing old electronics, and mention a specific example of converting a TV into an oscilloscope. The student requests suggestions for challenging projects and forums for collaboration. In response, a user recommends Instructables.com as a valuable resource for project ideas. The discussion highlights the importance of practical experience in physics education.
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Hi, I am currently a 3rd year undergraduate physics student It seems at times that all i do is math. I am looking for a way to use my skills in the real world(i.e. engineering i would believe), for fun and some experience. I remember watching some video of a group that would just get together and take old electronics apart end build new things out of them. for example one guy converted a old TV into an oscilloscope. That's the kind of thing I'm looking for, I don't have a TV though. Does anyone have any good ideas for any cool projects that would be challenging? Even better, Does anyone know of any good forums where people get together and collaborate on ideas for projects like this?

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check out instructables.com
 
ckpitt55 said:
check out instructables.com

Thanks! this looks really great. A lot of cool project ideas.
 

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