Where to start (again)
Hi all, This post is asking the hobbiests, experts and enthusiasts alike on what/where would be the best time spent (re)learning robotics.
A short background: 3 years ago I graduated with an Electrical & Electronics Engineering degree, specializing in control systems and electronics. Of which the past 3 years I've been in an CS job that uses none of that as it was my ticket to move to Europe. I am now trying to get back into the field I love but the hardest point is I've forgotten alot of what I learnt and the competition is high. I've done 2 interviews for mechatronics positions in the same company where both of which the lovely Dutch managers told me they like me but I've lost my practical knowlage and edge to jump into the position quickly. Simply put, there are stronger candidates than me who don't need a 6 month refresher and training. It is quite clear I won't be able to move unless I can prove I have rebuilt my skills.
To which this question is asked. I know the field is large and varied outside of the degree I have done. Instead just trying to re-learning 2 years of lectures and pracs. I want to know if there are not better materials that are less academic and based off first principles. Resources or suggested projects of which I can not only re-learn what I need but also build the useful industry skills.
I know my way around Matlab/Simulink, STM32 controllers, C , Java, Python, PCBs and electronic design, so i wont be needing to start from the beginning. Though they are rusty.
Really any suggestions or advice would be deeply appreciated as I want a 6 month project of which i can do at home, have fun but also be useful for myself in moving departments. Advice can be as little as using certain packages or learning common industry practices.
Thank you.