Date: Tue, 6 Nov 2012 09:25:18 -0800 (PST)
From: MRE <epreme...@gmail.com>
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Subject: Re: Electronic Parts Deciding?
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If you are not sure what you are looking for, or even what major parts are 
available, or what they do:

1: Build lots of kits. Read the instructions carefully. A good set of 
instructions will take the time to explain each major function block, and 
the parts within them.

2: once you have a good solid foundation of essential components and most 
common packaging types, you can then google around for the unique items you 
are looking for.
Good key words for googleing:
* adding "IC" to the end of something will often return more relevant 
results. For example "power amplifier" and "power amplifier IC" give you 
very different results.
* the same is true with "sensor," "component", "DIY", "schematic" and 
"project"

3: Explore a LOT. Look at other project schematics. What are the major 
function blocks? What parts are they using? Why? Hack-A-Day is your friend. 
You can find loads of projects, and the vast majority includes some 
electronics.

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If you are not sure what you are looking for, or even what major parts are available, or what they do:<br><br>1: Build lots of kits. Read the instructions carefully. A good set of instructions will take the time to explain each major function block, and the parts within them.<br><br>2: once you have a good solid foundation of essential components and most common packaging types, you can then google around for the unique items you are looking for.<br>Good key words for googleing:<br>* adding "IC" to the end of something will often return more relevant results. For example "power amplifier" and "power amplifier IC" give you very different results.<br>* the same is true with "sensor," "component", "DIY", "schematic" and "project"<br><br>3: Explore a LOT. Look at other project schematics. What are the major function blocks? What parts are they using? Why? Hack-A-Day is your friend. You can find loads of projects, and the vast majority includes some electronics.<br>
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