Getting started with electricity and the likes.

Sep 10, 2008 5 Replies

I have a background in Computer Science and I love math, but I'm having trouble locating resources on getting familiar with electrical engineering, electricity and circuit design.



My interest was sparked by thinking of designing a CV (Control Voltage) device for my synthesizer, but I'll probably need to start off with something simpler first.



I'm finally starting to have more of an understanding of coulombs, amperes and voltage, but would just like as many good resources (ideally free and online) that will help me get on my way to creating practical devices.



Thanks so much folks!



Dan


The same question asked at News for Nerds a few months back:

formatting link
?sid=08/05/06/2333256+Lessons-*-*-Circuits+Practical-*-*-Inventors+Art.of.Electronics+rudimentary+Misconceptions.About-Electricity+owners+Navy-electronics-*+vocational-*+Jim.Williams+inc+analyze.circuits+*-*-*-Mims-*+AoE+awards+electricity.misconceptions+copyrights+Navy-*-%26-*-Training-Series#23323576 e.g. Hands-on without straying too far away from your roots:
formatting link
*-electronics-*+*.software.hackers.*.*.branch.out.into.electronics+hands-on.experience

Thanks, already seems like great resources at a first glance.

I would recommend starting with the Radio Amateur's Handbook from ARRL.

Bill

I read that when I was a kid - and its still good.

Another is "The art of electronics" by Horowitz & Hill.

We are still waiting for the new edition. I wonder where Win is these days? I haven't seen him on line in a long time.

Join the Discussion

Have something to add? Share your thoughts — no account required.

Didn't find your answer?

Ask the community — no account required