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AtomSoft · 8th February 2008, 09:13 PM

Hello everyone my name is Jason. As all probably guessed im new to this stuff. Didnt take any courses or nothing im more of a self teacher. I learned how to repair pcs and stuff by myself. I want to get into the making of all this stuff little by little so my question is

Any idea on what a nooB should learn first? I know a little about Boolean Logic, Electronic Gates, Bits and Bytes and basic stuff like that. Now i want to put it to use.

Can someone give me a small project/idea on something i can try to make. I love researching things. I was gonna try to make a simple RS232 To TTL converter (since i have 2 new MAX232AEJE 16PIN DIP chips) . So any thoughts or suggestions would be really appreciated. (sorry aif i spelled anything wrong)

Hero999 · 9th February 2008, 12:13 AM

Ohm's law, is probably the first thing you should learn, followed quickly by diodes, capacitors, transistors and op-amps.

quixotron · 9th February 2008, 12:34 AM

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Originally Posted by AtomSoft

Hello everyone my name is Jason. As all probably guessed im new to this stuff. Didnt take any courses or nothing im more of a self teacher. I learned how to repair pcs and stuff by myself. I want to get into the making of all this stuff little by little so my question is

Any idea on what a nooB should learn first? I know a little about Boolean Logic, Electronic Gates, Bits and Bytes and basic stuff like that. Now i want to put it to use.

Can someone give me a small project/idea on something i can try to make. I love researching things. I was gonna try to make a simple RS232 To TTL converter (since i have 2 new MAX232AEJE 16PIN DIP chips) . So any thoughts or suggestions would be really appreciated. (sorry aif i spelled anything wrong)

1: Get a good micro-electronics book. ut start with a electric circuits book.
2: invest in a used but good spectrum analyzer, oscillioscope and soldering tools. If you can get your hands on a working network analyzer...i'd get it. but a cheap one is probably 8000 USD.
3:What aspect of self-taught electrical engineering do you want to do? Do you want to specialize or just be a good handy man/tinkerer?

Yes if you like programming and signals and systems, get "Digital Video Electronics with 12 Complete Projects". covers alot of basics and advanced concepts of digital video engineering.

AtomSoft · 9th February 2008, 02:18 AM

Wow thx for all the info as you can expect 8000 is outa the price range lol. Um but i will take a look at all that . Thanks

I am looking into the aspect of tinkerer lol But mostly on the infared/bluetooth (wireless transportation of data) and also HID (like mouses and stuff). Basically i want to learn a lot of things or a little of a lot of things.

Thanks again i will look into all that information you guys posted.

Brian Hoskins · 9th February 2008, 02:27 AM

Check the book I reviewed in the books section of this forum - it's called Electronic Systems and the topics covered make it a good book for beginners. One thing I did find when I started learning was that the assumed maths level was a little high for me but regardless of that it's still an excellent book.

The Art of Electronics is an even better book, although I'm not sure where you'd find a copy of that anymore...

Brian

Hero999 · 9th February 2008, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by quixotron

invest in a used but good spectrum analyzer, oscillioscope and soldering tools. If you can get your hands on a working network analyzer...i'd get it. but a cheap one is probably 8000 USD.

An oscilloscope may be but I disagree about the spectrum and network analyser which are niceties and are only required if you want to get in to RF engineering.

eblc1388 · 9th February 2008, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Brian Hoskins

The Art of Electronics is an even better book, although I'm not sure where you'd find a copy of that anymore...

Why? It is for sale in many big book stores and Amazon.co.uk.

AtomSoft · 9th February 2008, 02:37 PM

Yes i might get into that so i was reading along and found this.

http://www.sillanumsoft.org/

Would it be usefull?

AtomSoft · 9th February 2008, 03:02 PM

also but it seems the good pc based are so expensive anyway i rather get a standalone
http://www.linkinstruments.com/oscil...FQ6Nkgodr0zMNw

Brian Hoskins · 9th February 2008, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by eblc1388

Why? It is for sale in many big book stores and Amazon.co.uk.

Oh right ok - it's an old book so I didn't think it would still be in print. If it's readily available then I think it should be recommended. I would imagine it's quite pricey though? Ebay might be a better idea...

Brian

AtomSoft · 9th February 2008, 04:48 PM

Found it around a lot too. Look a preview
http://books.google.com/books?id=bkO...mbnail#PPA8,M1

quixotron · 9th February 2008, 06:07 PM

Has anyone messed with elvis?

link

I keep seeing advertisements in the IEEE magazines.

Looks like a good start up kit.

quixotron · 9th February 2008, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Hero999

An oscilloscope may be but I disagree about the spectrum and network analyser which are niceties and are only required if you want to get in to RF engineering.

Well he is gonna need it if he wants to work in wireless. alot of the antenna and RFIC devices are in the s band region. a 216 mhz signal generator and standard oscilloscope won't cut it!!

Pommie · 9th February 2008, 06:17 PM

I also found it strange that you would advise a newby to,

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2: invest in a used but good spectrum analyzer, oscillioscope and soldering tools. If you can get your hands on a working network analyzer...i'd get it. but a cheap one is probably 8000 USD.

Mike.

AtomSoft · 9th February 2008, 06:35 PM

elvis looks cool! But wouldnt know the first thing on using it. i say if your a begginer like me then you should stick with a normal breadboard and learn the basics then go out and buy something advanced for learning more and producing a quality product.

8th February 2008, 09:13 PM	(permalink)
AtomSoft Experienced Member	Hello All Hello everyone my name is Jason. As all probably guessed im new to this stuff. Didnt take any courses or nothing im more of a self teacher. I learned how to repair pcs and stuff by myself. I want to get into the making of all this stuff little by little so my question is Any idea on what a nooB should learn first? I know a little about Boolean Logic, Electronic Gates, Bits and Bytes and basic stuff like that. Now i want to put it to use. Can someone give me a small project/idea on something i can try to make. I love researching things. I was gonna try to make a simple RS232 To TTL converter (since i have 2 new MAX232AEJE 16PIN DIP chips) . So any thoughts or suggestions would be really appreciated. (sorry aif i spelled anything wrong)

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9th February 2008, 02:18 AM	(permalink)
AtomSoft Experienced Member	Wow thx for all the info as you can expect 8000 is outa the price range lol. Um but i will take a look at all that . Thanks I am looking into the aspect of tinkerer lol But mostly on the infared/bluetooth (wireless transportation of data) and also HID (like mouses and stuff). Basically i want to learn a lot of things or a little of a lot of things. Thanks again i will look into all that information you guys posted.

9th February 2008, 02:27 AM	(permalink)
Brian Hoskins Experienced Member	Check the book I reviewed in the books section of this forum - it's called Electronic Systems and the topics covered make it a good book for beginners. One thing I did find when I started learning was that the assumed maths level was a little high for me but regardless of that it's still an excellent book. The Art of Electronics is an even better book, although I'm not sure where you'd find a copy of that anymore... Brian

9th February 2008, 02:37 PM	(permalink)
AtomSoft Experienced Member	Yes i might get into that so i was reading along and found this. http://www.sillanumsoft.org/ Would it be usefull?

9th February 2008, 03:02 PM	(permalink)
AtomSoft Experienced Member	also but it seems the good pc based are so expensive anyway i rather get a standalone http://www.linkinstruments.com/oscil...FQ6Nkgodr0zMNw

9th February 2008, 04:48 PM	(permalink)
AtomSoft Experienced Member	Found it around a lot too. Look a preview http://books.google.com/books?id=bkO...mbnail#PPA8,M1

9th February 2008, 06:07 PM	(permalink)
quixotron Experienced Member	Has anyone messed with elvis? link I keep seeing advertisements in the IEEE magazines. Looks like a good start up kit.

9th February 2008, 06:35 PM	(permalink)
AtomSoft Experienced Member	elvis looks cool! But wouldnt know the first thing on using it. i say if your a begginer like me then you should stick with a normal breadboard and learn the basics then go out and buy something advanced for learning more and producing a quality product.