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Complete Newbie to Electronics

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Hi

 

 

As per the topic title I am a complete newbie to electronics and would like to know where I should start.

There is associate degrees in Australia, at university but I live way to far away and want to know where I should start.

 

 

My first thing in mind is to buy the following project and start with it, and I am kinda looking for a similar process where I buy the tools and equipment and learn from the basics up in each area etc.

 

 

http://www.pirateselectronics.com/products/pirates-electronics-kit

 

 

So this is coming in September and I would like to get a head start, I don't know the difference between a ohmn to a diode etc. I am a disability pensioner with a neurological condition so working full time is not an option any more. My dream would be fixing old gaming systems or something in the repair technician avenue.

 

 

So previous to me being made a disability pensioner I was a watchmaker's assistant and have love working with my hands and diagnosing problems and fixing them properly. So watchmakers over here aren't that well trained and just movement exchange a watch's movement rather then repairing it. So I have plenty of time on my hands and want to do this OLD school.

 

 

I am looking at getting some basic tools, I already have a bunch of tweezers and pliers etc from my watchmaking days, so I was going to get a multimeter (fluke) and a soldering iron (digital, with variable temperature adjustments) I am guessing this is a good place to start.

 

 

Please don't flame me or diss me, Like I said I am new here and I am wanting to know what to buy from the ground up and what sites/books to read through.

 

 

Kind Regards

Scott

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  • Hi shen_lun.

     

    Welcome to Element14. Don't worry about getting flamed on here, it's not that type of community. image

     

    With respect to repairing old equipment, google is most definitely your friend. Many devices have known issues and vulnerabilities that are well documented across the internet (such as the Red Ring of Death on certain XBOX consoles). Your ability to diagnose these issues and apply your dexterity to work on such devices is your ultimate asset. Service manuals can also be incredibly useful to get hold of. image

     

    The community is always here to help. Demonstrate a little bit of self motivation and we will assist wherever we can.

     

    Paul

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  • Hi shen_lun.

     

    Welcome to Element14. Don't worry about getting flamed on here, it's not that type of community. image

     

    With respect to repairing old equipment, google is most definitely your friend. Many devices have known issues and vulnerabilities that are well documented across the internet (such as the Red Ring of Death on certain XBOX consoles). Your ability to diagnose these issues and apply your dexterity to work on such devices is your ultimate asset. Service manuals can also be incredibly useful to get hold of. image

     

    The community is always here to help. Demonstrate a little bit of self motivation and we will assist wherever we can.

     

    Paul

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