I always wanted to be an engineer, but I wasn’t suited for that level of university coursework. Still, I fantasized about building my own electric cars like Elon Musk or designing new energy systems like Thomas Edison.
Would you believe that I, nothing more than a computer nerd, learned how to build an electric generator who charges my phone from this e-learning bundle? You can do a lot more with it, like stay sharp in your actual tech career, but I just wanted to have fun, especially since it only costs $49.99 (reg. $1,596).
Now I am a self-taught engineer
While I probably could have followed random TikTok and YouTube tutorials, these courses started with the why of what I was doing. Unlike other e-learning bundles I’ve purchased, these courses were numbered, so the order in which to take them was super clear.
I studied the basics of electromagnetic theory to understand how generators work, learned the basics of electrical transformers to manage voltage in my project, explored DC machines to convert mechanical energy into electrical energy, and my design modeled in MATLAB Simulink.
This software allowed me to build virtual examples of my generator before trying to build it in real life. You know, so I didn’t accidentally shock myself, burn down my house, or just completely fail.
Once I had a working model, I searched YouTube videos and Reddit pages to create a shopping list for my electric generator. I bought things like a battery, diodes, permanent magnets and a soldering iron and had everything put together in a few hours.
The electric generator can charge my phone, but it’s more of a showpiece for my desk, which looks like something I taught myself. My next project is a DIY wind generator, and it will be a lot more practical. Just wait.
Build your own electrical projects with this $49.99 (reg. $1,596) eLearning bundle.
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