A Good Read
Hello Whiterabbit,
Not seen your posts for a while :wink:
Try this for your referenece book - it seems to cover everything (and the price is right!).
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Buy a breadboard (prototype board, whatever) and a fistfull of bits and start making smoke - Most of my playset (my favourite toy) will fit in a set of Raaco drawers I can carry anywhere, even with the breadboard full (as seen ).
IMHO your suggested course , the Bachelor of Science program in Electrical Engineering, seems a bit grand to just learn for yourself - especially if there is a project waiting! Learn what you need when you need it - this keeps things more manageable and relevant 8)