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Dan, a recent mechanical engineering graduate, seeks resources to improve his rusty electronics skills for a career involving electrical work in commercial buildings. Suggestions include purchasing the current version of the National Electrical Code (NEC) for essential installation rules and practices. Online resources like MIT's OpenCourseWare and Berkeley's video lectures on electrical engineering are recommended for further learning. A specific book on basic electronics is also suggested as a comprehensive guide to both analog and digital concepts. These resources aim to help Dan gain the necessary knowledge and terminology before starting his new career path.
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Hello,

I just recently graduated with my bachlor's in mechanical engineering. One of the possible career paths I'm heavily considering also does much work on the electrical side of commercial building. Basically since I'm an ME my electronics skills are a bit rusty and I'd like to start brushing up on these skills as well as the lingo/language used with in this field before I actually start (they also offer classes to aid in this but I'd like to start out now). So if anyone has any good websites or books they may be of aid to me I'd truly appreciate the help.

Thanks,
Dan
 
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danny12345678 said:
Hello,

I just recently graduated with my bachlor's in mechanical engineering. One of the possible career paths I'm heavily considering also does much work on the electrical side of commercial building. Basically since I'm an ME my electronics skills are a bit rusty and I'd like to start brushing up on these skills as well as the lingo/language used with in this field before I actually start (they also offer classes to aid in this but I'd like to start out now). So if anyone has any good websites or books they may be of aid to me I'd truly appreciate the help.

Thanks,
Dan

Any suggestions? It be much appreciated...
 
danny12345678 said:
Any suggestions? It be much appreciated...

Buy a copy of the current version of the NEC.

CS
 
danny12345678 said:
Hello,

I just recently graduated with my bachlor's in mechanical engineering. One of the possible career paths I'm heavily considering also does much work on the electrical side of commercial building. Basically since I'm an ME my electronics skills are a bit rusty and I'd like to start brushing up on these skills as well as the lingo/language used with in this field before I actually start (they also offer classes to aid in this but I'd like to start out now). So if anyone has any good websites or books they may be of aid to me I'd truly appreciate the help.

Thanks,
Dan

Go to http://ocw.mit.edu" and go through some of the EE courses. Some even have video lectures. Also, I remember Berkeley had a few good video lecture sets for EE. I forget the url, though.
 
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join orkutcom, its an online community and than search for Engineer Books, lots of websites with a lot of books
 
stewartcs said:
Buy a copy of the current version of the NEC.

I agree. It's pretty boring reading, but it's the bible for commercial electrical installation rules and practices.

This is the basic electronics book that I recommend:

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

Read it cover-to-cover, and you will have a good, practical understanding of basic electronics (both analog and digital electronics). It's one of the common 1st year EE texts.
 
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