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What are the best resources for getting started with hands-on electronics and robotics? (self.asklemmy)
submitted 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) by overcast5348 to c/[email protected]
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Background: I took some 100 and 200-level courses on electronics in college over a decade ago. I still remember some stuff (Ohm's law, Kirchoff's law), and I can recognise the basic parts in a circuit diagram.

I am also happy to pick up a beginner friendly text book and go through the theory by myself, if there are any recommendations.

However, I've never even held a soldering gun. I am a blank slate when it comes to any practical applications. I get overwhelmed trying to figure out what kit to order on Amazon.

So, is there a course/tutorial you'd recommend for learning the hands on parts of it? I'd prefer as much handholding as possible. Ex -- if someone sells all the components to finish the projects in the course that would be the course I pick.

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[โ€“] [email protected] 4 points 2 months ago (1 children)

If you're wanting to practice soldering, and build a small, cheap project at the same time, I'd recommend cheap project kits from Aliexpress (there are probably equivalents on Amazon). Do projects that are through hole soldering first, before attempting SMD components.

There are plenty to choose from and they're cheap, so if it doesn't work then it doesn't matter much.

There will be plenty of Youtube videos of people putting these things together if you want to know more.

Have fun!

[โ€“] overcast5348 3 points 2 months ago

Thank you!