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From: John Robertson <jrr@flippers.com>
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Subject: Re: hobby electronics
Date: Sat, 6 Jul 2024 15:00:53 -0700
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On 2024/07/02 9:28 a.m., john larkin wrote:
> 
> 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.
> 
> Here's a youtube on the subject:
> 
> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CLnolhyT5SI
> 
> Some of these guys blame surface mount, which seems wrong to me. There
> are lots of thru-hole parts and parts kits around.
> 
> I'd like to hire a few kids who love component-level electronics, but
> they are hard to find.
> 

I often hire kids from local high schools that are in the robotics 
programs. This usually works out well for both of us...

John :-#)#
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