New Member, Please introduce yourself

[dnessett]

I'm Dan, a retired software engineer, who relaxes by tinkering with electronics. My background is not EE, it is computer science via mathematics. So in regards to hardware, I am a hobbyist.

[Burke_GA]

G'day,

I'm Greg from "the sticks" in Queensland, Australia. Been away from EE both hobby and professional for several DECADES!! Trying to start back at hobby level again and stumbled on this great forum by accident looking for old test bits to re-equip.  My mind boggles at degree of change since i was last involved. Lots to learn from scratch.

[precaud]

I guess this is where we make our first post 

I've been a test equipment dealer for the last 21 years, so I've had a chance to play with pretty much everything I used to drool over back when test and measurement was a part of my work. IMO these are the coolest tools on the planet. Several google searches over the years have led me to this forum, so time I joined. Some very bright and clever people here.   

Am heading for retirement in the next year or so, when I can go back to doing this for pleasure. Am in the process of repairing/refurbing some instruments I will want to have on the bench, fixer-uppers picked up along the way. Just finished a Wayne Kerr 6425 a couple weeks ago. Now working on an Anritsu MS420K (almost done) and an HP 4192A (success eludes me as yet - may be beyond my skill set).

Cheers.

[sprintcarfan]

I'm John, a mechanical engineer from Indiana.  I am mostly interested in electronics from an automotive standpoint.  EFI, Programming microntrollers ,etc.

[edalsan]

Hello everyone!

I'm new here, so first things first.

I'm a young spaniard freshly graduated in Electronics Engineering. I'm very interested and working on brushless motor control with STM32 microcontrollers. I'm also starting to set up a little electronic lab which will allow me to test things at home as I will not be using the university equipment anymore.

Hope I'll find good people in there and share my (little so far) knowledge with you!

[Zenrei]

Hello there
Industrial engineer with moderate experience in all things engineering.
I've been born with...the "knack"
My motto is:
If i dont know the answer when you ask me. you shall have the answer next time we meet.

[Kendhill57]

Hi all... I've worked in verious electronic related fields... aviation, oil field automation,built my first computer while in navy over seas in 78 ; got a bare board apple-clone an have been hooked on building things sense...learned software before most of you where a twinkle in you mother eye. I'm versed in several programming languages. ..playing with fpgas and some test equipment atm. ..picked up a lot of insight on cmu200 from this forum. ..

[dwonga]

Hi everyone! I'm David Wong. I'm a computer engineering, graduated 10 years ago from Universidad Nacional de Trujillo, in Trujillo, Peru. All my whole life I've been attracted by computer and electronics (since I was a kid). But most of my adult life I have been programming and managing several projects (non-electronics related). But now, I discovered the Internet of thing(tm) stuff and I felt in love (again) with electronics and circuits. I bought a oscilloscope (Hantek DSO5102P) a function generator (Siglent SDG1025), a multimeter and several canned circuits (like HC-SR04, arduinos, fpgas, etc). I'm very excited to build things with can be controlled over the internet (I found the ESP8266 projects sooo cool).

I hope write very often here, give a hand on whatever I could know and also, ask for help. Thank you for read this post. Count me as a friend.

[hedgepig]

Hello everyone,

I'm a junior (3rd year) undergraduate computer/electrical engineering student at the University of Virginia. I've been lurking these forums for a while now, and have really enjoyed watching Dave's videos (they are a great way to learn during "off-hours").

I'm currently interested in just learning more in general about electronics, though I'm starting to look at how I would get a bit more serious about things-right now I'm taking a look at the videos listed at https://www.eevblog.com/forum/projects/electronic-loads-cp-cv-cr-how-to-implement/

There's a real trove of valuable information here... hopefully I'll be able to contribute to that one day (:

[arisma]

Hello all,

One more from Spain.

Regards.

[ToxicBacon]

Hi my name is Danny, in a high school student and I'm just interested in electronics
Ps I'm also an edgy meme lord

[soggymushrooms]

Hi, I'm Liam, I'm a second-year student studying EE and physics at Southern Methodist University

I'm here more for general insight from people much more experienced than me, particularly on how to stop using arduinos as a crutch in many of my projects.

[kulla]

Hmm, I missed to introduce myself, how impolite of me.

Hello from "warm" Sweden.

A hobbyist here, ham radio operator, self learner in everything including electronics.

Did lot of DIY projects, with 3d printers, esp, pic, arduino, lasers, cnc, etc.

Have a 20 years of experience in IT, network, security, operating systems, etc.

I'm here to learn more, much much more and I hope to be able to help someone with what I can.

Cheers

[poof]

Hello

[maglin78]

Hello, I'm Jeremiah from USA, Kansas.  Been active in electronics in one form or another.  I've built a few boards like MegaSquirts for automotive electronic fuel injection and some other projects like an Arduino plasma torch height controller...  I'm looking to dive deeper into EE and this looks to be the best place on the internet to ask and learn it looks like.  I'm looking at getting a D1054Z scope at some point and maybe a few other items that are maybe required for a proper lab.  I currently have a Fluke 88 and recently purchased a DSO138 for a simple single-channel scope.  I look forward to learning more about electronics.

Maglin

[Squarewave]

Hello, new member here. Electronics/electrical/instrument tech (depending on who I'm working for at the time).

I'm a massive Avometer collector too, so if you're ever selling one, let me know

[twinpeaksr]

Twinpeaksr from USA.  I spent 12 years doing rugged electronic hardware design for off-highway equipment, and recnetly 4 years doing system engineering design work at the same company.  While I love system engineering work, I am trying to rekindle my hardware design years and stumbled across this forum as I researched getting a scope.

I spent most of my design time on displays and telematics hardware design, test and development, with a background in digital logic (FPGA, CPLD, ASIC durring my BSEE) and RF/High Speed communication (MSEE).  Also started learning SysML and system modelling recently as I completed System Engineering Grad Work.  I hope to start learning software, always been a weak spot for me, but I have several FPGA dev kits I hope to use.  Look forward to checking out the knowledge that is shared here.

Thanks!

[coffee]

Hello everyone!

I'm Carter and I'm currently working at PRS guitars helping design their guitar tube amplifiers. Loads of fun and I am learning alot.

Joining this forum because I want to build a couple of amps at home and therefore want to pick up a scope and signal generator for the basic testing of things. If you have any suggestions that would be great!

I am probably going to pick up a Rigol 1054z, because after reading this forum that seems to be the overwhelming bang for your buck scope. So if any of you guys have a used one you are looking to part with I am in the market! Taking a break from college getting my EE degree to pursue learning this stuff so money is still a little tight.

Also if you guys have a recommendation for a good budget friendly function generator I would love to hear about it.

Thanks and happy to be a part of the forums!
Carter

[maleetronic]

Hi,

not my first post, but here is my "Hello EEV Blog Forum".
I am Mark from Thailand(original from Germany), living here now since about 8 years.
Since 1 year I am designing and selling my own hardware, while I am working on projects as freelancer in the automation industry.
If you want to know more about me and my designs, have a look at Maleetronic.com.

[kjr18]

Greetings everyone on this glorious forum!
I'm Kazek, I live in Poland. I'm a hobbyist, my skill in electronics could be summed in one sentence: I manage to NOT blow any stuff lately.
Sometimes I use Dave's videos as a background music when I'm working on something, his voice is somewhat calming, when something is not working as intended.

[CoalCreekPlastics]

Hello all, this post is way past due, but there are so many cool topics to offer my uninformed opinion on.  My name is Patrick and I am fascinated with electronics.  I work as a software engineer, but have a "second shift" job called Coal Creek Plastics.  I am about to undertake an injection molding business and do some 3D Printing additive manufacturing.  I am a total electronics noob but I have learned a ton from Dave's videos and this forum.  He taught me how to solder properly, and that's a great start.  Thanks all!

[savageautomate]

Hello,  I've been lurking on the forums for a while and siphoning what knowledge I can from this highly technical and experienced group.  So I thought it was about time to engage more and start posting back.  My name is Robert Savage and I have been in the tech industry for over 20 years.  I started in AV where I learned all about sound, lighting, projection, etc and then moved into IT where I learned all about networking and computer systems architecture and like Dave, I served as the Y2K coordinator for a large company.  Shortly after the big non-event on Y2K, I moved into software engineering and development where I have spent most of my career.

I really enjoy developing software and designing solutions from end to end.  In recent years I have started moving into electronics and micro-controllers as a hobby.  I started gathering some test equipment and began watching the EEVBlog videos to try and learn how to use some of the gear and learn from the tear down videos.  I have to admit .. its somewhat of an addiction now.  When I was only into software, my office was very clean and neat .. and now my office looks like I'm a hoarder of all things electronic: components, wire scraps, ICs, micro-controllers, test equipment, meters, power supplies, probes, prototype boards, etc ..   I guess the first step is admitting I have a problem 

I also started the open source project Pi4J (http://pi4j.com/) which is a Java binding library for working with lower level interfaces such as SPI, I2C, GPIO, UART on a Raspberry Pi (and similar SBCs). 

I have a blog, although I have not been too active on it recently.  Too many hobbies I guess.
http://www.savagehomeautomation.com/

Regards, Robert

[KG4MXV]

Hi all. 
I am just a old fart that likes to tinker with electronics since I was 7. Over 4decades ago. 
have been watching Daves vids for quite some time now and decided to join the forum. 

Use to work for General Electric as a Field Service Engineer covering power switch gear, Automatic transfer switches and uninterruptible power supples.  Working from low voltage to medium voltage 5kv.
Taking a bit of a break after the bastards sacked me after being out on medical leave. Via a text msg. (my manager was a complete ass.) 
Anyway after spending 10+ years doing 99% travel I have decided to take some time off and get my shop in order, reconnect with my local Amateur radio groups and the Red Cross.  And get my house back in good nik.  Started lots of projects over the years and never had the time to finish. 
Also get my 60' tower sorted out.  After 10 years of neglect all the cables are flapping in the wind.  Get my weather station operational.
Got lots of junk to sort out.  And looking forward to going to my local Ham-fest that I haven't been to in 8 years. 
When I get my shop sorted I will post some picts.

[Ones]

Hi all,

It's good to be here.My name is Ones, a Chinese boy. I used to be a electronic engineer for few years,but right now,I'm as a embedded software engineer for more than five years. What I focus on are ADI and TI's DSP firmware development and performance optimization. Ofcourse, I also have some project experience by using other MCUs, such as the STM32 series,AVR mega series and so on.
I hope we can exchange all kinds of ideas here.

Cheers,
Ones

[Podrowski]

Hello,

I am Sander from Holland. I'm an relatively advanced electronics hobbyist (I like to think so at least). While I do have a formal electronics degree, i've unfortunately never worked in the field, my daily job involves software engineering. Recently i've had a renewed interest in this hobby, partly caused by Dave's videos. My main interest is audio equipment, most notably actively controlled loudspeakers (motion feedback) and home automation systems.

Regards,
Sander