Wish we had shorter m2m cables to make it look neater TT but she’s cute!, We used an ne555 timer and a cd4017 counter

I’m an embedded firmware engineer and have been doing more PCB design lately. I’m at a point where I need to debug a board and for now I want to detect and record transient voltage spikes.

What oscilloscope would someone recommend as a first. Ideally at least 2 channels with trigger and save functions. I’ve even looked at handheld ones. There is so much it’s hard to focus on one. Ideally don’t want to break the bank. (200usd)

Thank you

Hello there , I need an explanation of how to connect Ai with autocad for auto drawing or monitoring

If some had an idea 💡

So long story short, I graduated with CS but during the time I was in school AI improved at such a rapid pace in this field and automated coding. I already see the writing is on the wall and it's impossible to get into any job with little experience.

I am thinking of going back and doing EE/CE instead (EE is more versatile, so seems like a better option)? but I do have some questions if you don't mind answering:

1. How safe is this from AI?

2. Is the job market any good (esp. at entry level)?

3. Should I actually do EE or go with CE if I am more interested in computers?

Thanks!

just a random thought that came to my mind. kinda tired of seeing all this stuff about ai and was just wondering what could ee look like in the future in terms of work, projects or maybe jobs as well. is ee gonna end up like cs as well?

I seen someone say they made a buck converter schematic + PCB for satellites as a project and it was good for them for a internship/coop. I made a flyback converter schematic and pcb where could that leave me

I think I have an interesting question:

For someone like me who graduated 6 months ago with no interships or club experience working a non eng job full time = limited free time.

If I want a technical engineering job of any kind, do you think it would be better spending my free time researching companies and applying or learning skills for months then apply?

I really cannot decide and it stopping from
doing anything productive after work:(

Hey everyone! I graduated in Electrical Engineering in Brazil in 2023, with electives focused on power systems. I also have experience working at a nuclear power plant in a non-engineering role.
I moved to the US in 2023 and am currently studying for the FE Electrical exam while applying for entry-level engineering positions. I currently work in home automation for a large security company.
Besides the FE/EIT, what certifications or practical training would make me a stronger candidate?
I’m considering NFPA 70E, PLCs, industrial controls, electrical testing and commissioning, and software like ETAP or SKM PowerTools.

Which of these would you prioritize, and are there affordable training options you’d recommend?

I’d appreciate advice from engineers working in power systems, utilities, or industrial electrical engineering.

Thanks!

My dad is a retired EE. He's the type to try to fix something as long as he has the schematic. My mom passed recently and my dad has been lonely. I'd like to find a project he could work on that suits his EE interests. He's refurbished an old electro-mechanical pinball machine, we've built a reprap, he's refurbished old health kits.

I'm asking this community what might be some cool to build that's similar to these things I mentioned above. I'm not sure he'd go for something as big as a pinball machine. But something smaller. I was kinda thinking of something like a nixie clock. But does this community have any suggestions?

(In nj/ny/pa area) Do i have a good chance at acquiring an ee related job/internship after graduating even though i didnt do any internships, any clubs, nor research/projects to boast about and my gpa isn’t great but i have good people/team skills and know the basics like pcb, cad, soldering, etc.
If anyone has had similar experiences how was the job search post graduation?

Hi! I have a technical interview coming up with Planet. I'm worried that I'm gonna get rejected because I've been through a few technical interviews with other companies already and also got rejected because I didn't know the answer to questions that are apparently standard in the industry. Questions like "why would you use a decoupling capacitor for an ABC input?". What should I do to prepare? Any advice would be appreciated!

Hello, I am currently 21 and I have been having a bit of a career crisis as I get paid dirt at 2 years in my company even though I work my ass off and do better than most.

I really enjoy hands on work with industrial and commercial installations but it lacks the deeper knowledge I wish I could have on electricity. I remember when I was newer I would ask my foreman questions and would get a “we’re installers we don’t need to know that.”

I was wondering if I got my journeyman license and then went and got a EE degree would that give me a stronger resume in an engineering role?

I don’t think it would help me with college, of course, because some classes tend to have nothing to do with anything I’m trying to study or they’re purely theoretical. Which is, the reason I only had a year in college majoring in biomedical engineering, but I failed and dropped out and became an electrician. Especially since, I came from a college preparatory school and had already been pounded down with hard classes my whole life so I was burnt on academics and didn’t care. Well, they weren’t hard per se, just being undiagnosed adhd till 19 and having an excessive work load of class work and homework made it all hard.

If I do go this route, I will be sad to not have the actual hands on work and more of sitting at a desk all the time. But, if it’s the only way I can get to understand electricity at a deeper level, rather than only thinking “Man my coworkers can’t tap at all no wonder I just felt my arm go jelly from 277v and also saw a j-box explode.”, I guess it’s the route I have to go.

I have passion for it, it’s just schooling is blegh and I’m wondering if I should just stick with electrical work, maybe even get into distribution, instead of engineering since if my experience won’t apply then I’ve kind of wasted time and it would cost me a good amount of money.

Basically I am working on an IGVC robot and am trying to diagnose the issue and work with this part. I’ve tried testing it with dc power supply’s for 12v limit and 3.6 A limit for the coil wires. But ever time I attatch the clamps to the coil wires I do not hear a click and the dc power supply only reads 12 v no amps. I need some help

So long story short

EE freshman at a large public and I got rejected from FSAE, BAJA and Solar. Idk what they expect from a freshman but I prob spent 5 hrs on every app and some gave projects I did. Js sad 😢 I didnt get anything when my friend got into FSAE with no interview cause he is ME and another got into Firmware straight away cause he cracked af.

I was wondering what to do. I was thinking abt making a Lunar Rover Team or Robosub as it seems cool tho idk if ppl would join or how we would get funding and comp sign up for this yr was like 2 weeks ago and I have no skills as I am a freshman so idk.

Do I go all in on club try personal project or smth else?

I'm a third-year student in my second semester, and I've had the idea of a hybrid generator for a while. But every natural resource I put into it, with what little constraints I have, breaks the laws of physics. Constraint: portable (30lbs max), 750-1Kw. At first it was for sure going to be a hybrid solar generator but for it to be portable, it'd need to be a rating of 80-100w which is a joke for the battery capacity I'm going for. It would take two days approx which isnt an efficient generator, this device is supposed to serve more as a doomsday device and because i love solar cell in my semiconductors class it seemed like the definitive choice but even with God himself i cant make an mppt give me more power than its inputting, wind energy is extremely unreliable and im still new to engineering projects so Im scared and hydro energy doesn't seem conducive given that the emergency device should work wherever not just in proximity to natural water supplies. Which leaves me with an permanent magnetic alternator with a wind turbine, and through research I haven't seen that be applied as an enclosed generator for anything outside cars, so I'm stumped. Can anyone point me in the right direction? Also, I know this idea is turning out to be highly unrealistic after more research, but I'm not as educated as senior power system engineers; if there are more specifications to consider beyond the general converter and inverter, please let me know. P.S. The generator has a lot of other components and specifications, but I figure if I can't get my main idea working, why share its siblings. Also, I'd love to hear from anyone who has built a small-scale generator. I'd love any experience or advice you can give

Hi there! Not sure if this is allowed... but I'm sure it's the right space at least. Also, before delving in, please know that I do work with electronics fairly often and haven't blown myself up yet.

I recently picked up an old Blackstar ID: Core BEAM amplifier for free! The catch being that it required a very specific adapter which wasn't cheap. Upon receiving the new adapter (which, by the indicator light, seems good), the amplifier shows no signs of life.

I briefly took it apart, inspected the power distribution board and main board (which I stupidly didn't photograph), and both look fine; no obvious blow fuse or old/broken solder connections. The only sign of past repairs was on the DC barrel connector itself which has obviously been soldered by an individual (see picture). I also tried bypassing both the power switch and single fuse, alas, didn't do anything.

If anyone has any thoughts, advice, etc. I would greatly appreciate any help given :)

P.s. I will test continuity and connections once I have a multimeter, which I've shockingly never needed to buy until now...

I’m currently getting my butt kicked in my classes, and am starting to wonder if this degree is worth all the trouble. What is the experience after university like?

Haven’t worked on anything EE related in 5 years since my graduation. Looking to get back into it. Is there any way i can be an independent researcher?

Hey everyone, getting out of the Army soon and planning to start working toward a bachelor's degree in EE next fall.

I am 28 years old and married. My existing bachelor's degree makes me ineligible for a few schools. I've already applied to UMass Lowell, Northeastern, Wentworth, UNH, UVM and CU Boulder.

The list is very New England heavy because I'd love to live there after graduation.

I would love to get some insight/advice from engineers who are already in the field. I have two questions; 

1- I have absolutely zero drive to play corporate/office politics. I am not very ambitious in that sense. My top priorities are; low stress, work/life balance and job security. Which EE subfields should I explore during my studies/internships? I don't mind technical challenges; I'm primarily trying to avoid excessive overtime, unpredictable schedules, and workplace politics. Also, please keep in mind the rise of AI.

2- Are there any particular schools I should look into as a married, nontraditional student?

Thank you, everyone!

Hi everyone, I’m joining from Türkiye; I’m 13 years old, and this might be my last post here. For the past three years—ever since I was 10—I’ve been teaching myself about electronics, C++, Arduino, Blender, game development, and PCB design; essentially, I’ve been self-taught. I’ve spent countless hours learning, making mistakes, solving problems, and trying to turn my ideas into real projects. I’m at an intermediate level in C++ and have started exploring the fundamentals of advanced topics. I’ve also shared quite a few C++ tutorial videos on YouTube and Instagram. Beyond programming, I’m proficient in Blender, Unity, and PlayCanvas, and I know a bit of JavaScript, too. I even created and published my own game on itch.io! The game is set during World War II. You don’t play as a soldier; instead, you play as a cannon that has lost its family and set out to find them. Along the way, you overcome obstacles and dream of reuniting with them. However, in the end, you discover that the cannon suffers from schizophrenia and that the family it was searching for—and indeed the entire journey—was merely a delusion. In reality, it never reunites with its family. This was one of my attempts to turn an idea in my head into reality; I’m proud to have managed to complete and publish it. Now, let me talk about the project I mentioned in my previous posts (feel free to go back and check that post out): I’m working on designing my own development board. The schematic has become complex, and some of the PCB routing has turned into a bit of a headache; That’s why I had to go back and rework things to fix issues and tidy up the connections. It could be frustrating at times, but it’s all part of the process of learning hardware design. For those interested in the technical details: The board is based on the ATmega328P microcontroller; it uses a CH340G USB-to-serial interface for computer communication and features an AMS1117-5.0 voltage regulator. I also added dedicated TX and RX indicator LEDs to the board. I had planned to share more updates, and there are still aspects I want to improve. I’m also considering adding an LCD screen to the project in the future. This isn't my final project; it’s just one step in a much longer journey. I shared this development board project here previously; if you’d like to see the earlier stages, feel free to check out my past posts. Unfortunately, new social media regulations in Türkiye regarding users under the age of 15 might cause me to lose access to this account. I don’t know exactly what will happen, but I wanted to write this post just in case I’m unable to return and share my progress here. It feels strange to think I might have to leave a community where I love sharing what I create and what I learn. But there’s one thing I want to make clear: Even if my account gets shut down, I will NEVER stop creating. I’ll keep learning C++. I’ll continue experimenting with electronics and Arduino. I’ll keep designing PCBs, developing games, working in Blender, and creating new software. Just as I have for the past three years, I will continue to make mistakes and learn from them. The only difference might be that I won't be able to share my projects, progress, or new ideas with you anymore. I may not be posting here, but I will still remain that same kid sitting at the computer, trying to understand how things work and looking for ways to build something new. I want to thank everyone who shared their knowledge, offered advice, or took the time to look at projects created by someone like me. You might not realize it, but even small interactions can encourage a young person to keep learning and creating. I am only 13 years old. I have a lot to learn, and I realize my projects aren't perfect. But three years ago, I was just a kid curious about electronics and programming. Today, I design my own circuit boards, write C++ code, and publish my own games. And I want to see how far I can go. Perhaps this isn't a real goodbye. Perhaps it's just the end of a chapter. I might lose this account, but I won't lose my curiosity, my ideas, or my desire to create. Thank you for being part of this little journey. Take care, keep creating amazing things, and never stop being curious. Goodbye!(Translated using Google Translate; please excuse any linguistic errors.)

Hi guys. I have been trying to simulate the RLGC values for test socket pins, but I have been having problems with the initial mesh settings and solution setups.

I have no issues running simulations for small number of test socket pins (20 nets and below). However, I can't seem to find a good balance between accuracy and solve time for larger pin counts (100+ nets) without melting my PC.

Has anyone here who is an expert in ANSYS Q3D have ideal settings for scaling up to larger 3D models? As much as possible I want to keep my % error to be fixed at 1.

Hi everyone!

I have an interview for Northrop Grumman’s Associate Electrical Engineer Pathways Program in Baltimore, MD, and I’m hoping to get some last-minute advice from anyone who’s interviewed for this program or a similar entry-level engineering position at Northrop. Specifically insight into potential technical questions.

Thanks in advance! I’d really appreciate any insight!

I had this idea to make my Astromaster 70az automatic and i started making it. It utilizes 2 stepper motor to move optical tube. This is current state of my project, I was wondering is this project worth mentioning in portfolio? Do you guys have any recommendations to make it cooler? 😄