For about two months now, I’ve been spending most of my spare time reading and doing experiments out of Make: Electronics. My spare time has dwindled now that I’m back to teaching and taking classes. It’ll dwindle even more as I get into semester projects.
I’m now up to Experiment #16 in Make: Electronics; about half way through. I’ve learned a good bit, even though the book is definitely aimed at newbies. I have skipped a couple of experiments that didn’t seem like they offered enough new experience for the amount of effort they would require.
I would recommend the book to anyone with one disclaimer: be prepared to spend a lot on tools and supplies. I’m also not terribly fond of the author’s recurring intruder alarm example. I feel like he could have come up with a better project. On the other hand, I don’t know of a better hands-on, beginner’s guide to electronics.
For now, I’m suspending my efforts on the book to finish up my DDS-60 card. More on that soon.