where can i learn basic electronics

where can i learn basic electronics

I learned in the Navy. That's probably a bit extreme, though. How about community college?

My guess, though, is that you're looking for an online tutorial.

Probably not the Navy and wasn't really thinking college. If there is a online tutorial that would be cool to. Im want to start doing amp and guitar maintence.

Try this:

http://www.phy.davidson.edu/instrumentation/NEETS.htm

I would also consider buying or loaning some good book about analog electronics.

There's also this, (which although being quite outdated now is some basic info about amps and repair):

http://www.diyguitarist.com/Misc/J_Darr.htm

Though there's not much point in this book unless you learn the electronics 101 first (Ohm's law, Kirchoff's current and voltage laws etc.)

Here's a pretty good intro to guitar electronics. It's pretty simple stuff once you wrap your head around it.

http://www.stewmac.com/freeinfo/Electronics/Misc/i-4000.html

The Basic Amateur Radio Handbook used to be pretty decent for intro level stuff.

The Art of Electronics. You should be able to find it online as a PDF. I did have a copy and want to get another just for reference. If I find it I will def. PM you.

Hey just wanted to let you know that I found a download site for you if you are interested. It is a torrnet, just downloaded it, it is safe no bugs or computer coodies.

It says it is only Chapter 1 but it is lying. It is the entire book.

Enjoy

http://www.theebooksbay.com/index.php/ebook/the-art-of-electronics-ocr/

If you need a torrent downloader I recomend googling bit torando

You can download some free ebooks too..

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The local Library or book store is a good start. It is tough learning from a book though. Electronics is a natureal science and gets involved in physics if you really want to know electronics and how to apply test instruments properly, when how and why in other words.

You can buy some literature that will help you hack around a bit, but learning your ABCs is really the best way to go. Taking some night classes, earning a degree, then getting a job in the industry and be paid to learn and repair products will get you there faster than anything else. A technical degree takes from 6 months to a year depending on how many hours you put in.

I had 40 offers to work in the electronics industry once I got my technical degree. I've since worked for at least 20 major manufacturers since that time. Have zero worries about job security or getting another job if I'm ever laid off or the company fails.

If you are very reluctant to doing the college thing. I did find one online course that is a go as you please type course.... The link is

http://www.etcourse.com/index.php

Although you will get some good information unless you are from Canada I don't really think that you will get much stateside accrediation from US employers, but I could be wrong. Something you would have to talk to them about.