Electrical Engineering Self-Study: Hobby Level Books

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The discussion centers around recommendations for books suitable for self-study in electrical engineering at a hobby level. Participants are seeking resources that can help them understand basic concepts and practical applications in the field.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Technical explanation, Homework-related

Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses a desire to self-study electrical engineering and requests book recommendations for hobby-level learning.
  • Another participant recommends "The Art of Electronics" by Horowitz and Hill as a suitable resource, noting its progression from basic concepts to more advanced topics like microcontrollers and analog circuits.
  • A third participant agrees with the recommendation of Horowitz and Hill, mentioning that it may not be ideal for absolute beginners but is very good for those with some basic knowledge of circuits.
  • A fourth participant provides a link to a different edition of "The Art of Electronics," suggesting it as an alternative resource.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on the recommendation of "The Art of Electronics" as a valuable resource, although there is some uncertainty regarding its suitability for complete beginners.

Contextual Notes

Some participants note that prior knowledge of circuits may enhance the learning experience with the recommended book, indicating a potential limitation for those starting from scratch.

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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.
 
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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.

The Art of Electronics, by Horowitz and Hill. It's a good book for self study, and takes you from very basic concepts up through microcontrollers and analog circuits.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/0521370957/?tag=pfamazon01-20

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I'll second Horowitz and Hill, unless you've never done anything with circuits before. It's (arguably) not a complete beginners book, but if you do know the basics it's, as berkeman said, a very good book.
 

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