[iamricks]

For SWEs what is a good way to get an intro into hardware?

[wrongbaud]

I think the best approach is to start taking things apart that interest you, and learn along the way. For example - on my blog I use things like arcade cabinets and home routers to introduce some hardware reversing concepts:

https://wrongbaud.github.io

There is also nothing wrong with getting some of the arduino starter kits on amazon and using those to learn how to interact with various peripherals, etc.

[jazzyjackson]

Adafruit tutorials and Neopixels can be fun with a very low barrier to entry. Get into sensors and networking from there. The RP2040 by Raspberry Pi is a great chip to start learning with micropython.

[rasz]

Local hackerspace, just show up.

[JohnFen]

I second this.

Also, cheap electronics kits can be a great way to get your sea legs, especially if you take the time to work out why the circuits are designed as they are.