Hey old timers, what are your favorite threads? - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: Gumbysauce
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: February 13, 2017, 07:53:12 am
content: I'm currently an Electrical Engineering student and the primary reason that I started watching EEV blog was for added context in my studies. I've been exploring the channel for awhile now, but I feel like I need more. I'm hoping that you guys would be willing to suggest some cool threads to help keep my interest in the subject, and the dream, alive.Some things I am particularly interested in:Semiconductors!- materials, processes, device engineering, ect.Circuits- I'm always looking for this stuff, but I'm only at the point of designing basic analog circuits with discrete components. So a decent amount of what Dave covers goes right over my head. I would like to change that.But ultimately I'm up for anything. This is as much about finding interesting new things as it is about reinforcing my knowledge.Thanks!

author: Brumby
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: February 13, 2017, 08:24:07 am
content: I'd suggest having a browse through Dave's list of videos, which you can find here:https://www.eevblog.com/episodes/(scroll down from the top just a little.)Click on anything that takes your fancy ... and see where it takes you.

author: VK5RC
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: February 13, 2017, 11:25:46 am
content: If you get into RF or signal integrity , whilst not a Dave video - this is one of my favourites - I think I have watched it 4-5 timesIt's about transmission line impedance mismatch / transformation - done in a beautifully simply way as only someone who really understands the subject can.

author: RoGeorge
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: February 13, 2017, 11:40:03 am
content: Quote from: VK5RC on February 13, 2017, 11:25:46 amI remember that one, it's hard to forget such great lab classes!As a more recent source of videos, these ones are worth watching:https://www.youtube.com/user/w2aew/This is an index for all the subjects by W2AEW:http://www.qsl.net/w2aew/youtube/W2AEW_video_index.pdf

author: onesixright
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: February 13, 2017, 11:58:10 am
content: Define "old timers"Not sure if I would fit the "target audience"

author: nugglix
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: February 13, 2017, 01:36:52 pm
content: Quote from: RoGeorge on February 13, 2017, 11:40:03 am+1Even with props built to show how things work.See the episode on differential amplifiers (#193).For me Alan hits the sweet spot: language, speed, length of videos and the right topics.PS:Oh btw: Alan, I hope you'll be up und running again soon! Literally!

author: iainwhite
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: February 13, 2017, 02:06:46 pm
content: Another +1 vote for W2AEW from me.Fascinating stuff on analog Tektronix scopes and some very interesting Circuit Tutorials - I find these so much fun I usually get a breadboard out and start "playing along at home" (to use one of Dave's expressions)

author: aargee
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: February 14, 2017, 06:43:28 am
content: A decent pair of jeans and a T-shirt.Allergic to suits, which seems to preclude me from most jobs I would hate.

author: ez24
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: February 14, 2017, 07:00:38 am
content: You might find some interesting videos herehttps://www.eevblog.com/forum/other-blog-specific/dd/msg1093983/#msg1093983

author: rx8pilot
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: February 14, 2017, 07:22:37 am
content: Quote from: onesixright on February 13, 2017, 11:58:10 amI have landed 16R a few times.Also curious what old timer means.Sent from my horrible mobile....

author: Towger
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: February 14, 2017, 07:47:44 am
content: Quote from: rx8pilot on February 14, 2017, 07:22:37 amThat depends on your current age. But I expect it means 40 and above or maybe >=250 posts

author: tautech
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: February 14, 2017, 08:22:54 am
content: Quote from: Gumbysauce on February 13, 2017, 07:53:12 amWelcome to the forum.There's cool threads start everyday, the boards you need to keep an eye on are Beginners andhttps://www.eevblog.com/forum/projects/But it's not just about threads, there's a good # of very smart EE's here, spend some time getting to know who they are and follow their replies. Just reading the forum for a bit will help you phrase questions and start threads in an intelligent way in order to get the answers you seek. Above all don't be shy and give as much info as possible to ensure quality replies.Good luck and enjoy.

author: rx8pilot
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: February 15, 2017, 03:49:21 am
content: Quote from: VK5RC on February 13, 2017, 11:25:46 amI loved that film! It wasn't a video for a number of decades after its production, lol.What a gem.Sent from my horrible mobile....

author: avrishuvorlaz
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: February 15, 2017, 04:00:52 am
content: I'll only consider myself an "old timer" when I get to 555...