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[patchell]

    Well.....we all started where you are...I started electronics as a
hobby in 1965, at age 13, and I am still learning stuff.  I started back
then by going to the library.  I think I checked out every single book
at both the public library and the school library (both Jr and Senior
High).

    But, books are only the begining, you actually have to do it.  I
remember that a lot of the projects I did early on just didn't work.
That goes with the teritory.  It takes a long time to build up the
skills.

    I am not really sure what a good first book would be, 'The Art of
Electronics' comes to mind, although, I am not too sure how good this is
for a rank beginner.  But, whatever you find in the library is at least
no cost, so take a look.

ultrahype wrote:

>    hi
>
> i really want to know alot more about the tech side of electronics
>
> i mean i can replace blow componets and stuff like that but i have to
> say , when you guys get into a whole " the rectifier blah blah
> polority and the 12345 IC was blah blah " i am pretty blow away
>
> i really would love some guidance as to books or kits , videos,
> schools, that would take a layman like myself to the NEXT level
>
> thanks so much
>
> Jim Heinz

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