New to the hobby, sort of...

Hello everyone, my name is Dave and I’m new to the electronic hobby scene... I am a licensed electrician (primarily industrial and commercial) and started taking classes at my local university for EET. Like everyone, I suspect COVID has placed a damper on your plans. I have taken a temporary break from school but, want to keep learning. I found this forum and it looks promising to maybe keep up my skills. I welcome any advice and/or projects you think an inspiring explorer would like to mess with. Nice meeting you all.

Welcome. What is your area of interest. E.G. analogue, digital, RF, programming or simply what area you're currently (or was) studying.

Mike.

Thank you for the welcome, Mike. My concentration is Power and Control, but I’m interested in robotics, drones, etc. My weaknesses in school is programming, so anything to strengthen that would be nice.

Dave

One piece of advise!! when you start programming, try not to choose a obscure micro... There are many here that can help, but choose one that is prevenient..

Ian Rogers said:

There are many here that can help, but choose one that is prevenient..

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Was that the word you meant?, never seen it before, and had to google it - and I don't see the relevance?

Nope.. Prevalent.. Sorry... I sometimes let the "American" spellchecker sort it out.. Sorry..

Ian Rogers said:

Nope.. Prevalent.. Sorry... I sometimes let the "American" spellchecker sort it out.. Sorry..

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That's better - a word I've heard of

If you're struggling with programming then ask away here. There are lots of knowledgeable people here who will happily help.

Mike.