I'm new to electronics, but have been a music fan my whole life. Let's just say that has been a LONG time. LOL! 😀 I have recently gotten back into music after a long hiatus. It's a long story that I won't get into, but I'm happy to be back. I love 2-channel audio and prefer speakers. My return to audio was initially spurred by my getting into personal audio. My wife works at night, so I use headphones so as to not disturb her. I use IEMs when I'm out, as I prefer not to have big headphone when I'm out and about. I'm even into car audio, and sold car stereos for a few years at a local shop in MD. I was even into home theater for a while. I think that learning something about electronics will help me in my journey and I'm looking forward to it.
My question to the diyAudio community is, what is the best way to learn electronics? I know almost nothing.
Anyway, it's great to be part of the group. I look forward to the interaction.
My question to the diyAudio community is, what is the best way to learn electronics? I know almost nothing.
Anyway, it's great to be part of the group. I look forward to the interaction.
Check out The Art of Electronics, second edition (but not the third edition).
Avoid books with an audio focus, you want the basic electronics theory.
Avoid books with an audio focus, you want the basic electronics theory.
I think you will find almost universal love for The Art of Electronics here.
If you would like classroom style learning, there are several relevant courses on Udemy.com. I find them better than YouTube videos if you are looking for something that progresses logically through the subject, and the courses are very reasonably priced. As an example, check out https://www.udemy.com/course/crash-course-electronics-and-pcb-design/?couponCode=ST6MT60525G3. It offers 121 hours of courseware for $18.99, including many resources and hands-on projects. If his style isn't for you, there are several other courses and teachers to choose from.
I recently picked up Modern Electronics Soldering Techniques by Andrew Singmin. It is not just about soldering, because Mr Singmin believes that to know how to solder you need to understand the full scope of what you are working with. it's a very interesting approach that covers components, related math, schematics, and basic circuits at a beginner's level. It includes some hands-on projects.
Hope this helps and welcome to DIY Audio....
Michael
If you would like classroom style learning, there are several relevant courses on Udemy.com. I find them better than YouTube videos if you are looking for something that progresses logically through the subject, and the courses are very reasonably priced. As an example, check out https://www.udemy.com/course/crash-course-electronics-and-pcb-design/?couponCode=ST6MT60525G3. It offers 121 hours of courseware for $18.99, including many resources and hands-on projects. If his style isn't for you, there are several other courses and teachers to choose from.
I recently picked up Modern Electronics Soldering Techniques by Andrew Singmin. It is not just about soldering, because Mr Singmin believes that to know how to solder you need to understand the full scope of what you are working with. it's a very interesting approach that covers components, related math, schematics, and basic circuits at a beginner's level. It includes some hands-on projects.
Hope this helps and welcome to DIY Audio....
Michael
@rayma, I'll be sure to check it out. However, what is wrong with the third edition? Usually books get updated with the latest information. This is the first time anyone has recommended an older edition of a book.
@mbose, I'll also check out the Udemy course. It sounds right up my alley.
Thanks to both of you.
