Getting started with Electrical Engineering

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The discussion focuses on a high school student's desire to delve deeper into Electrical Engineering, specifically in constructing electronic systems, chips, and sensors. The student is currently building a CO2 slow wave laser and seeks foundational knowledge in electronics. A recommended resource is "Teach Yourself Electricity and Electronics" by Stan Gibilisco, which provides a comprehensive introduction to circuits and current. The student is also interested in university classes to further their understanding of the field.

PREREQUISITES
  • Basic understanding of electronics and circuits
  • Familiarity with robotics and electronic systems
  • Knowledge of component functionality in electronic devices
  • Interest in advanced topics like chip construction and sensor networks
NEXT STEPS
  • Research university courses in Electrical Engineering
  • Study "Teach Yourself Electricity and Electronics" by Stan Gibilisco
  • Explore resources on constructing and programming sensors
  • Learn about PCB design and fabrication techniques
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High school students, aspiring electrical engineers, hobbyists in robotics, and anyone looking to deepen their understanding of electronic systems and components.

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Getting started with Electrical Engineering!

Hello, I'm a high school student 15. I want to start building or working more with electronical systems. I build robots some. But i want to get into it further the core of that. With constructing chips (from pre printed boards), networks, high sensitivity sensor etc... I can spent any amount of time necessary. I was just curious if anyone had any book suggestions classes at a university (Im currently enrolled at the U in my town). Currently I'm in the process of constructing a CO2 slow wave laser, although this is many just following instructions, I would enjoy to understand the base components and how they work and why they work. If anyone had any suggestions on how to get there it would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!
 
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There is a book that I keep on my shelf that is a good introductory book for understanding electronics, current, circuits ect... its called "Teach yourself Electricity and Electronics by Stan Gibilisco. Its pretty comprehensive, and makes this easy to understand.
 

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