[General] Self-Paced Electronics Engineering Tutorial

[Jacob Chancery]

Drake,
If you're looking for a book, I would suggest *The Art of Electronics* by
Horowitz and Hill.  This book starts with Ohm's Law and goes through
microprocessors and beyond.  It has exercises and example circuits,
including "bad circuits" and why they're flawed.  It has a chapter on
construction techniques too.

Cheers,
Jacob


On Wed, Oct 30, 2013 at 4:24 PM, Kirk D Mccann <kirk.mccann at gmail.com>wrote:

> I too am interested in the exact same area.  That is why I hope to attend
> the IEEE event that was emailed out last week.  It may not cover everything
> but at least its a step.
>
> Dear IEEE Members,
>
> This is an announcement for an IEEE JRACS Chapter Event.
>
> Event:            IEEE JRACS Arduino Robotics Workshop
> Date/Time:   *November 14, 2013 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm*
> Registration: Oct 28 - Nov 12, 2013 - *Limited to 20 participants.*
> Priority registration, for IEEE Members only, will be open until Oct 31.
> Registration Link: https://meetings.vtools.ieee
> .org/meeting_view/list_meeting/21589
>  *Registration Costs & Schedule:*
> $20 for IEEE JRACS Members, *starts Oct 28*, IEEE non-JRACS members can
> join RAS for additional $9 @ieee.org<http://www.ieee.org/membership_services/membership/renew/index.html>
> $10 for IEEE Students & Graduate Students Members, *starts Oct 30*
> $40 for Other IEEE Members (if not wanting to save $11 by joining RAS
> instead), *starts Nov 1*
> $50 for Non-IEEE participants, *starts Nov 1*
> Location:
> Dynetics, Inc.,
> Solutions Complex, Main Conference Room
> 1004 Explorer Blvd., Huntsville AL
>
> The IEEE Arduino <http://www.arduino.cc/> Robotics Workshops aim to train
> chapter members and the community at large in the use of open-source
> low-cost robotic platforms. We are planning to deliver basic and advanced
> Arduino-Based Robotics Workshops to introduce novice and experienced users
> to low-cost commercial-of-the-shelf (COTS) robotic modules to foster
> wide-spread development of robotics applications. The format of this event
> will be a hands-on experience and not a classroom/lecture type event. During
> the workshop, every team of two participants will be able to use one of
> our IEEE JRACS Arduino Robotics Kits<http://www.ieee-huntsville.org/wp-content/uploads/2009/IEEE-JRACS-Arduino-Robotics-Workshop-Kit.pdf>
>  (featuring over 30 different sensors/actuators and powered by an Arduino
> Mega ADK <http://arduino.cc/en/Main/ArduinoBoardADK> board). Participants
> should bring a laptop computer for code development and download.
> Required software (Arduino 1.0.5) <http://arduino.cc/en/Main/Software> is
> available here <http://arduino.cc/en/Main/Software>, and must be
> pre-installed before the workshop. The Arduino Language reference is
> available here <http://arduino.cc/en/Reference/HomePage>.
>
> The IEEE Robotics and Automation Society (RAS) provided a $2000.00 grant
> to purchase the hardware kits used in these workshops. These kits will
> remain with the IEEE JRACS chapter for use in future basic and advanced
> robotics workshops. Registration fees cover the cost of consumables and
> printed materials.
>
> [image: Inline image 1]
> <http://www.ieee-huntsville.org/wp-content/uploads/2009/Robotics-Workshop-Kit-600.jpg>
> IEEE JRACS Arduino Robotics Workshop Kit
>
> Given that the IEEE Robotics and Automation Society provided financial
> support for purchasing all hardware to be used in this workshop, priority
> registration will be given to IEEE JRACS members. IEEE members that are
> not JRACS members can join the Robotics and Automation Society for only $9
> to receive a significant discount in the registration fee. After about a
> week of priority registration for IEEE members, event registration will
> be opened to the public.
>
> These are open events, so please feel free to forward this information to
> your colleagues or anyone that could be interested in the topic.
>
> Workshop Agenda:
>
> 4:30pm Networking & Registration
> 5:00pm Workshop Session 1 (Modules 1 & 2)
> 6:45pm Break
> 7:00pm Workshop Session 2 (Modules 3 & 4)
> 8:30pm Robotic Demos
> 9:00pm Adjourn
>
> Best,
>
> IEEE Joint Robotics & Automation - Controls Systems (JRACS) Society
> IEEE Huntsville Section, Huntsville, AL
> ------------------------------
> Workshop Details
>
> For curriculum preparation, we are planning to rely heavily in already
> well developed Arduino training resources including but not limited to:
>
>    1. http://arduino.cc/en/Tutorial/HomePage (Arduino Homepage)
>    2. http://tronixstuff.com/tutorials/ (50 Tutorials)
>    3. http://www.ladyada.net/learn/arduino/
>    4.
>    http://communityofrobots.com/tutorial/kawal/how-make-your-first-robot-using-arduino
>
> The workshops will deliver 4 training modules for basic and advanced
> levels. The workshop hardware is comprised of 10 Custom IEEE JRACS
> Arduino Robotics Workshop Kit<http://www.ieee-huntsville.org/wp-content/uploads/2009/IEEE-JRACS-Arduino-Robotics-Workshop-Kit.pdf> that
> will provide a physical platform for members to learn how to use software
> and hardware functionality readily available today and in this way foster
> their interest in robotics applications in all areas. Each workshop will be
> 4 hours long and will enable the participant to have hands on robotics
> applications by using a variety of sensors and actuators in combination
> with Arduino  <http://www.arduino.cc/>based micro-controllers.
>
> The outline of the Basic Level Workshop is as follows:
> Module 1
>
>    1. Introduction to Arduino
>    2. Setting up your system
>    3. Basic digital input/outputs
>
> Module 2
>
>    1. Serial Communications
>    2. Pulse-width modulation
>    3. Reading analogue inputs
>
> Module 3
>
>    1. Using LCD screens
>    2. Controlling relays
>    3. Infra-red remote control
>
> Module 4
>
>    1. Controlling servo motors
>    2. Using I2C protocol
>    3. Using temperature, magnetic, vibration and tilt sensors
>
> To be added or removed from the IEEE Huntsville Section email list, just
> send an email to L.G.Barajas at ieee.org with ADD<L.G.Barajas at ieee.org?subject=ADD_JRACS>
> or REMOVE <L.G.Barajas at ieee.org?subject=REMOVE_JRACS> as the subject line.
>
>
> Thanks and Have a Good Day,
> Kirk McCann
>
>
> On Wed, Oct 30, 2013 at 4:11 PM, Drake Daggett <drake.daggett at gmail.com>wrote:
>
>> Esteemed Assembly,
>>
>> I am very interested in learning electronics, breadboarding, making
>> circuits for a specific application, things of that nature.  I am
>> frustrated by both the variety of sources available, and the assumed
>> knowledge base that many publications and sites start with.
>>
>> So I ask what is a good self-paced electronics engineering tutorial?  I
>> know basic wiring, basic coding, and that's about it.  I know nothing of
>> digital circuits, RC timers, or DIP packages.  Ideally, the tutorial lesson
>> would end with a project.
>>
>> any ideas/guidance/pointers?
>>
>> thanks!!
>>
>> Drake
>>
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