Are there any resources available over the web where I can learn circuit design and electronics? I used to have a kit from Radio Shack that came with a book of experiments, a breadboard, a bunch of wires and a shitload of transistors, resistors, capacitors, switches and a couple ICs. Are there any flash apps or commercial packages available that can emulate such things?
Dare I say, spice is pretty useful once you figure it out.
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Anonymous2005-05-27 19:36
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Yes, but I mean, this is someone just starting out. Spice would be far too much trouble than would be worth it.
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Anonymous2005-07-21 10:14
I don't think you need spice either. A pocket calculator will suffice for the starting point. If you're actually, really interested in electronics, maybe going to a post-secondary institution or trade school would be more practical!
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Anonymous2005-07-25 17:36
Yeah, Technical school would be great for this because 1) You learn electronical engineering and 2) you get a certified degree saying you are a electrical engineer and can get jobs in that field.
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DrLang2005-08-04 12:54
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LabView is a pain in the ass and completely unneccesary for learning. Same with Spice. Learning electrical engineering from simulations is undenyably inferior to building the real thing. Google for "op amps for everyone". It's a good book all about op amp uses and how to analyze them.
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DrLang2005-08-04 12:57
Also, before you invest money in Spice programs and other simulation software, try sinking your money into a decent oscilloscope instead. Those are by far more useful.
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XFDRaven2005-08-14 21:17
You don't even need an oscilloscope. You must have a good multimeter though. If you want an awesome way to get started, pickup the ARRL handbook. (www.arrl.org i think) you can find it at fry's and smilar places. This is a great introductory book for the absolute n00b, and you can make neat wireless things.