I loved those Radio Shack engineer notebooks. I originally taught computer science at a Christian high school in the early 80s, but later those notebooks got me into electronics as an adult. In fact, I joined the US Navy as an electronics technician after 4 years as a teacher and then went on to obtain an electrical engineering degree once I got out of the Navy. Like Forrest, as a kid I loved model rockets, and also had a father who was a jet pilot and a civil engineer. Further, I studied the creation-evolution controversy from high school onward. It motivated me to pursue seminary training through the doctoral level later in life. Again, Forrest Mims was a major mentor and I am gratified to know we have a few things in common. This new book is a great read down memory lane.
I had that 1975 Popular Science magazine with the MITS Altair computer on the cover. I loved it, but years later I came back home and threw my stacks of magazines away. Ugh! That issue is worth a lot of money today.
Forrest Mims Radio shack books are still on my shelf. I love them, and many times when I wanted a simple electronic solution for an application I reach for those books. Thanks Forrest! I'm buying your new book! Thanks again!!!!
Hi to Forrest. I did some electronic kit work with my father for Tandy back in the 70's. I remember him kindly mentioning your name as we worked on the kit development. I am passing these links on to my father, Franklin Swan Sr. I'm sure he will be pleased to get these updates!
Mister Simms talking about Ralph Stair in Corpus Christy, he is later famous as R.G. Stair when he decides to become a Radio Preacher! Overcomer Ministry, Brother R.G. Stair AKA Ralph Stair.
I loved those Radio Shack engineer notebooks. I originally taught computer science at a Christian high school in the early 80s, but later those notebooks got me into electronics as an adult. In fact, I joined the US Navy as an electronics technician after 4 years as a teacher and then went on to obtain an electrical engineering degree once I got out of the Navy. Like Forrest, as a kid I loved model rockets, and also had a father who was a jet pilot and a civil engineer. Further, I studied the creation-evolution controversy from high school onward. It motivated me to pursue seminary training through the doctoral level later in life. Again, Forrest Mims was a major mentor and I am gratified to know we have a few things in common. This new book is a great read down memory lane.
Mr. Mims is a legend. This interview is long overdue! Thank you so much for doing this.
Wow! What a blessing to listen to Forrest Mims share his story. I look forward to listening to part two. God bless you both.
I had that 1975 Popular Science magazine with the MITS Altair computer on the cover. I loved it, but years later I came back home and threw my stacks of magazines away. Ugh! That issue is worth a lot of money today.
Oh wow! I've got one of his electronics, hand written style books! It was the text book I used in the mid 80's in 9th grade.
Truly an inspiring and heart warming conversation. Thanks.
Forrest Mims Radio shack books are still on my shelf. I love them, and many times when I wanted a simple electronic solution for an application I reach for those books. Thanks Forrest! I'm buying your new book! Thanks again!!!!
Much nicer than just auto! Thanks!!
Legendary and I owe so much to him for the elementary electronics lessons.
This needs to be made into a movie
Forrest is awesome.
Hi to Forrest. I did some electronic kit work with my father for Tandy back in the 70's. I remember him kindly mentioning your name as we worked on the kit development. I am passing these links on to my father, Franklin Swan Sr. I'm sure he will be pleased to get these updates!
Came here because Mims was legendary as a young kid before EE; completely didn't expect the intro mentioning scammy "intelligent design."
Blessings
Hello. Do you know if the number of amateur scientists is increasing in the world?
Mister Simms talking about Ralph Stair in Corpus Christy, he is later famous as R.G. Stair when he decides to become a Radio Preacher! Overcomer Ministry, Brother R.G. Stair AKA Ralph Stair.