Thanks!
I saw this in the posts "The Art of Electronics" by Horowitz and Hill any other recommendations? I e-mailed the electrical engineering professor I met at my college (University Wisconsin Platteville) to find what they use.
@Daanii I have two arduino Duemilanoves and love them! I just feel that if I had a stronger understanding of electronics I could go to new heights with them.
@Rugged I like your thinking!