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uc:
Hello
Dear All, I am working with my new hobby. Practical Electronics the hard way as am a novice.
I have in some time, bought some equipment to fulfill this new hobby.
1. Bread board mod RH-74 with some wires.
2. FLUKE 79 III True RMSMultimeter
3. PS23023 Power Supply
4. RIGOL DS1054Z
5. Soldering Iron Controller VTSS4
6. Finilly the book "THE ART OF ELECTRONICS 3:d Edition.
What do you think I need more?
My intention is to follow the scematics from the book, buy the involved components and test the theory with practice.
Best regards
UC
tpowell1830:
Patience... Welcome to the forum µC.
uc:
Maybee I am ansver myselves  :)
Do you think I need an insulation transformer?
I was a nervous reading the following text from the book, quote page 632:
“9.5.2 Transformer
Now for the transformer. Never build an instrument to run
off the powerline without an isolating transformer! To do
so is to flirt with disaster.”
Is this a next gear I need?
//uc
Shock:
Welcome.

Aside from perhaps the Art of Electronics BOM switch to a "needs only" purchasing decision.

Why? Because in electronics you can spend endless amounts on gadgets that mean nothing without knowledge.

One thing that will be useful however is download a free PC audio signal generator so you can play with some signals and work through the Rigol manual.

Tell people around you about your new hobby, and that you're accepting free non working electronics as parts (better than sending it to the landfill). Unless it's worth money or practice repairing, remove the PCBs and power supplies and scrap all the metal.

An example, I repaired an instrument for a few dollars in parts. Not happy with a part I had on hand, I found a high quality replacement after looking at a couple of junk PCBs. It was free, didn't have to pay for the part or shipping and wait a few days.
larsdenmark:
You need a project.

What do you want to make? Maybe you should get a premade kit and practice soldering on that. Once you have it working you can focus on measurement, understanding and modifications of the circuit.

You will eventually need parts. It is much easier to get parts once you know what you will build.

You don’t need an isolation transformer. Your power supply is fine (as in: very good).

I wouldn’t consider The Art of Electronics to be a good book for beginners. Unless you really like it, you should search for another book with more nstructions.

Lars
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