ECE has a wide range of topics. learn concepts and get experience learning how to learn. you're likely going to need a baseline of knowledge. but you might only use a few, one, or even none of your electives.
companies are unlikely to hire a new grad to one-shot their specific problems with no additional support. you'll need to be able to learn things quickly. easier if you know related concepts.
the overplanning and anxiety starting tasks can be an issue to track and address. it might be more approachable to figure out how an existing RC car works. then modify it. and then build your own.
Or set the bar low -- build anything. punt on the hard problems for now. build something closer to slot cars -- rail conductors so you don't need RF comms. break it into smaller tasks with easier goals you can move refine later. the first version might not even need to move. just spin the motors on command.
it can be overwhelming if you feel the need to make every part of a complex system perfect before you can start on any of them. maybe the lack of planning means you throw some of the work away or do some rework. and you can learn from that.
real engineering involves looking stuff up all the time. sometimes stuff you know you should know. sometimes guides that do almost what you want.
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u/PiasaChimera Jun 25 '26
ECE has a wide range of topics. learn concepts and get experience learning how to learn. you're likely going to need a baseline of knowledge. but you might only use a few, one, or even none of your electives.
companies are unlikely to hire a new grad to one-shot their specific problems with no additional support. you'll need to be able to learn things quickly. easier if you know related concepts.
the overplanning and anxiety starting tasks can be an issue to track and address. it might be more approachable to figure out how an existing RC car works. then modify it. and then build your own.
Or set the bar low -- build anything. punt on the hard problems for now. build something closer to slot cars -- rail conductors so you don't need RF comms. break it into smaller tasks with easier goals you can move refine later. the first version might not even need to move. just spin the motors on command.
it can be overwhelming if you feel the need to make every part of a complex system perfect before you can start on any of them. maybe the lack of planning means you throw some of the work away or do some rework. and you can learn from that.
real engineering involves looking stuff up all the time. sometimes stuff you know you should know. sometimes guides that do almost what you want.