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Subject: Re: hobby electronics
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On 02/07/2024 18:03, DJ Delorie wrote:
> john larkin <jlarkin_highland_tech> writes:
>> It's my opinion that there are few hobbyists that really work with
>> parts and make circuits, and most EE grads are EE/CE dual majors that
>> code more than they solder, and don't have instincts for electricity.
> 
> IMHO the term "hobby electronics" used to mean "soldering up radios" but
> now means "jumper wiring modules".  Arduino, RPi, and ESP32 have made it
> trivial for anyone to wire up sensors and actuators.
> 
> Where used to be a niche talent (designing transistors or ICs) has moved
> up the tree (designing modules) with the corresponding dearth of
> interested applicants.
> 
> One can only hope that easy access to PCB manufacturing and assembly
> services will make the niche talents more popular.

I used to solder/build up valve amplifiers that went into record players 
back in the 60's as a school kid...300V bites :)


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