[sdiy] beginner

[Ken Stone]

When I was a beginner, I had around a 10% success rate with projects I made,
though admittedly, these were not kit based. I had greater success with
kits. So my advice for early projects it try something you can afford to
throw away if it doesn't work, and definitely start with a kit that contains
everything you need. Trying to find substiute parts when you are unfamiliar
with electronics is a real problem, and starting with a kit avoids this. 

Ken

>
>>My $.02 (US): The ASM-1 would be an excellent project
>>as well as an excellent musical instrument when you're
>>finished.  
>
>As always, it is difficult/impossible to give advice because 'beginners'
>vary so much.
>personally, I think the Oakley modules are much easier for a raw beginner
>than the 
>ASM-1. 
>But if someone has never done any electronics before, they should start with
>simple kits
>and then guitar effects (plenty of leads via the effects forums at
>www.firebottle.com/ampage).
>
>I know MANY ppl have been turned off electronics forever, because they tried
>to make something
>too ambitious straight off.
>
>paul perry melb aust
>
>
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