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52 Volumes on USB – Now incl. Volume 2025! NEW: For articles from the year 2000 onwards, there is now a separate download option for additional materials such as PCB layouts, Gerber files, and software! This USB stick (64 GB) is loaded with all the Elektor magazine English editions (as PDFs) from 1974 to 2025. Elektor engineers, authors, and editors aim to inspire you to master electronics and computer technology by presenting professionally designed circuits that are easy to build. We also cover the latest developments in electronics and information technology. With the Elektor Archive on a USB stick, you can browse our previous English editions at your convenience and learn about MCU-based projects, robotics, electronics testing, embedded programming, analog techniques, and much more. All the Elektor magazine editions are stored as PDFs on a 32-GB USB stick (USB 3.0). The 10,000+ articles have been classified by date of publication (month/year), and a comprehensive index enables you to search the entire USB stick. Subject areas include: Audio & video Computers & microcontrollers Radio, hobby & modelling Home & garden Power supplies & batteries Test & measurement Software And everything else that doesn’t fit in one of these categories. Elektor GPT Elektor GPT is an AI-powered tool that helps users navigate through the decades-long Elektor archive. Using advanced search algorithms and natural language processing, Elektor GPT quickly finds articles, projects, and other resources from the archive. Specifications Storage 64 GB Interfaces 1x USB-A1x USB-C System requirements PC with Adobe Reader 7.0 or higher Web browser

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Arduino-compatible, ESP32-controlled, 2-wheeled Balancing Robot The Elektor Mini-Wheelie is an experimental autonomous self-balancing robot platform. Based on an ESP32-S3 microcontroller, the self-balancing robot is fully programmable using the Arduino environment and open-source libraries. Its wireless capabilities allow it to be controlled remotely over Wi-Fi, Bluetooth or ESP-NOW or to communicate with a user or even another robot. An ultrasonic transducer is available for detecting obstacles. Its color display can be used for displaying cute facial expressions or, for the more down-to-earth users, cryptic debug messages. The robot comes as a neat kit of parts that you must assemble yourself. Everything is included, even a screwdriver. Note: The Mini-Wheelie is an educational development platform intended for learning, experimentation, and robotics development. It is not classified as a toy for children, and its features, documentation, and intended audience reflect this purpose. The product is aimed at students, educators, and developers who wish to explore robotics, programming, and hardware integration in an educational setting. Specifications ESP32-S3 microcontroller with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth MPU6050 6-axis Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) Two independently controlled 12 V electric motors with tachometer Ultrasonic transducer 2.9" TFT color display (320 x 240) MicroSD card slot Battery power monitor 3S rechargeable Li-Po battery (11.1 V/2200 mAh) Battery charger included Arduino-based open-source software Dimensions (W x L x H): 23 x 8 x 13 cm Included 1x ESP32-S3 Mainboard + MPU6050 module 1x LCD board (2.9 inch) 1x Ultrasonic sensor 1x Battery pack (2200 mAh) 1x Battery charger 1x Motor tyre kit 1x Case board 1x Acrylic board 1x Screwdriver 1x Protective strip 1x Flex cable B (8 cm) 1x Flex cable A (12 cm) 1x Flex cable C 4x Copper column A (25 mm) 4x Copper column B (55 mm) 4x Copper column C (5 mm) 2x Plastic nylon column 8x Screws A (10 mm) 24x Screws B (M3x5) 8x Nuts 24x Metal washers 2x Zip tie 1x MicroSD card (32 GB) Downloads Documentation

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Learn, Build, and Understand Electronics – with Elektor Projects, expert knowledge, archive access, and exclusive discounts – all in one membership. Would you like to learn electronics, develop your own circuits, and gain a better understanding of modern technologies? Elektor Magazine has been one of the leading sources of information for electronics engineers, developers, start-ups, and companies for 65 years. With an Elektor Green Membership, you get: ✅  The international electronics magazine Elektor (in digital format) ✅  Access to the Elektor archive with 65 years of electronics know-how ✅  DIY projects, tested circuits, in-depth reviews and tutorials ✅  Exclusive member discounts at Elektor.com Why Elektor? For 65 years, Elektor has stood for in-depth electronics knowledge, practical projects, and innovative technologies. From microcontrollers and embedded systems to Raspberry Pi, Arduino, and ESP32, as well as IoT, AI, measurement technology, audio, RF, and robotics, Elektor covers the key platforms and application areas of modern electronics. Whether you are a beginner, maker, or professional – Elektor helps you take your skills to the next level. Who is this membership for? Beginners – Start your journey into electronics with clear fundamentals and first projects Makers – Discover new projects, ideas, and inspiration for your own developments Professionals & Engineers – Stay up to date with modern technologies and deepen your expertise Your benefits at a glance Magazine (Digital) – Receive every issue digitally, delivered straight to your inbox 65 years of electronics knowledge – Access the extensive Elektor archive anytime (since 1974) Hands-on projects – Turn your ideas into reality with guides, circuits, and tutorials Exclusive discounts – Save on every purchase at Elektor.com Unlock all Elektor benefits today! Free Membership Green Membership ❌  8x Elektor Magazine (Digital Edition) as PDF ✅  8x Elektor Magazine (Digital Edition) as PDF ❌  12 Months of Access to the Full Elektor Archive ✅  12 Months of Access to the Full Elektor Archive ❌  Access to Over 5,000 Gerber Files ✅  Access to Over 5,000 Gerber Files ❌  10% Member Discount at Elektor.com ✅  10% Member Discount at Elektor.com ✅  Read Elektor weekly every Friday ✅  Read Elektor weekly every Friday ℹ️  Do you prefer reading Elektor Magazine in print? Find out everything about the Elektor Gold Membership (Print) here.

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More than 475 Audio Circuits from 30 Years of Elektor This USB Stick contains over 475 different audio circuits from the volumes 1995-2025 of Elektor. The article search feature allows you to search full-text content. The results are always displayed as pre-formatted PDF documents. Highlights Surround-sound decoder Compact amp Sampling rate converter Battery powered preamplifier Titan 2000 amplifier Crescendo Millennium amplifier Audio-DAC/ADC IR-S/PDFI receiver and transmitter High-End Power Amp Hi-fi Wireless Headset Paraphase Tone Control and more… On the Stick you will also find a folder with additional material such as PCB layouts, Gerber files and software. Specifications Storage 16 GB Interfaces 1x USB-A1x USB-C System requirements PC with Adobe Reader 7.0 or higher Web browser

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A Project-Based Introduction to Microcontrollers and Drone Control A Practical Introduction to Embedded Systems with the ESP32 This book is intended for readers who are new to embedded systems and looking for a structured, example-driven way to begin. If you’ve explored general-purpose electronics or Arduino-based resources but found them too broad or lacking in practical application, this guide offers a more focused alternative. With a small, affordable set of components – such as LEDs, sensors, an OLED screen and a motion sensor – you’ll build and work with the same hardware setup throughout the book. This allows you to focus on learning and experimenting without constant reconfiguration. Topics include: Understanding and programming the ESP32 microcontroller Using the Arduino IDE to write and deploy code Exploring cyber-physical systems, culminating in basic drone control No prior experience with Arduino or embedded development is required. Each section includes hands-on examples and mini-projects designed to reinforce core concepts and encourage deeper exploration. By the end, you’ll be equipped not only to reproduce the book’s examples, but also to extend them toward your own ideas and applications. Whether your interest is in learning embedded programming, building interactive systems, or exploring educational drone control, this book provides a clear and practical path to getting started.

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More than 275 Power Supply Designs for Home Construction This USB Stick contains over 275 different power supply circuits from the volumes 2001-2025 of Elektor. The article search feature allows you to search full-text content. The results are always displayed as pre-formatted PDF documents. Highlights Cuk Converter Automatic Battery Switchover Battery Voltage LED Digital Benchtop Power Supply Lithium-Ion Charger Solar Cell Charger Electronic Fuse High Voltage Regulator Power Supply for USB Devices Step-up Converter for LEDs Battery Management and much more... On the Stick you will also find a folder with additional material such as PCB layouts, Gerber files and software. Specifications Storage 16 GB Interfaces 1x USB-A1x USB-C System requirements PC with Adobe Reader 7.0 or higher Web browser

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The Elektor Audio DSP FX Processor combines an ESP32 microcontroller and an ADAU1701 Audio DSP from Analog Devices. Besides a user-programmable DSP core, the ADAU1701 has high-quality analog-to-digital and digital-to-analog converters built-in and features an I²S port. This makes it suitable as a high-quality audio interface for the ESP32. Programs for the ESP32 can be created with Arduino, Platform IO, CMake or by using the Espressif IDF in another way. Programs for the ADAU7101 audio DSPs are created with the free visual programming tool SigmaStudio by dragging and dropping pre-defined algorithm blocks on a canvas. Applications Bluetooth/Wi-Fi audio sink (e.g. loudspeaker) & source Guitar effect pedal (stomp box) Music synthesizer Sound/function generator Programmable cross-over filter for loudspeakers Advanced audio effects processor (reverb, chorus, pitch shifting, etc.) Internet-connected audio device DSP experimentation platform Wireless MIDI MIDI to CV converter and many more... Specifications ADAU1701 28-/56-bit, 50-MIPS digital audio processor supporting sampling rates of up to 192 kHz ESP32 32-bit dual-core microcontroller with Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n and Bluetooth 4.2 BR/EDR and BLE 2x 24-bit audio inputs (2 V RMS, 20 kΩ) 4x 24-bit audio outputs (0.9 V RMS, 600 Ω) 4x Control potentiometer MIDI in- and output I²C expansion port Multi-mode operation Power supply: 5 V DC USB or 7.5-12 V DC (barrel jack, center pin is GND) Current consumption (average): 200 mA Included 1x ESP32 Audio DSP FX Processor board (assembled) 1x ESP32-PICO-KIT 2x Jumpers 2x 18-pin headers (female) 4x 10 KB potentiometers Downloads Documentation GitHub

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This upgraded version 2.0 (available exclusively from Elektor) contains the following improvements: Enhanced protective earthing (PE) for furnace chassis Extra thermal insulation layer around furnace to reduce odors Connection to a computer, allowing curve editing on a PC Features such as constant temperature control and timing functions The infrared IC heater T-962 v2.0 is a microprocessor-controlled reflow oven that you can use for effectively soldering various SMD and BGA components. The whole soldering process can be completed automatically and it is very easy to use. This machine uses a powerful infrared emission and circulation of the hot air flow, so the temperature is being kept very accurate and evenly distributed. A windowed drawer is designed to hold the work-piece, and allows safe soldering techniques and the manipulation of SMDBGA and other small electronic parts mounted on a PCB assembly. The T-962 v2.0 may be used to automatically rework solder to correct bad solder joints, remove/replace bad components and complete small engineering models or prototypes. Features Large infrared soldering area Effective soldering area: 180 x 235 mm; this increases the usage range of this machine drastically and makes it an economical investment. Choice of different soldering cycles Parameters of eight soldering cycles are pre defined and the entire soldering process can completed automatically from Preheat, Soak and Reflow through to cool down. Special heat up and temperature equalization with all designs Uses up to 800 Watts of energy efficient Infrared heating and air circulation to re-flow solder. Ergonomic design, practical and easily operated Good build quality but at the same time light weight and a small footprint allows the T-962 v2.0 to be easily bench positioned transported or stored. Large number of available functions The T-962 v2.0 can solder most small parts of PCB boards, for example CHIP, SOP, PLCC, QFP, BGA etc. It is the ideal rework solution from single runs to on-demand small batch production. Specifications Soldering area (max) 180 x 235 mm (7.1 x 9.3") Power (max) 800 W Temperature range 0-280°C (32-536°F) Heating method Infrared Processing time 1~8 minutes Power supply 220 V AC/50 Hz Display LCD with Backlight Control mode 8 intelligent temperature curves Dimensions 310 x 290 x 170 mm (12.2 x 11.4 x 6.7") Weight 6.2 kg Included 1x T-962 v2.0 Reflow Soldering Oven (Elektor Version) 2x Fuses 1x Power cord (EU) Downloads Manual

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Elektor GREEN and GOLD members can download their digital edition here. Not a member yet? Click here. Tiny Solar SupplySunlight In, 3.3 V Out Solid-State Stereo Audio SwitchFree of Clicks and Moving Parts Large RGB DigitWith Through-Hole WS2812 LEDs Microphone Preamplifier with 48-V Phantom Power DistributionGreat for Podcasting and Pro Audio Square Wave Generators with Duty Cycle and Frequency ControlsSimple Circuits with CMOS and TTL ICs Simple Dynamic CompressorWith Soft Control and Warm Sound Simple Electronic Lock Active RectifierA solution or 2…40 V at up to 3 A with Reverse Current Suppression On / Off Switching System for Active Boxes Unbalanced/Balanced ConverterWith RFI Filter and DC Protection 2023: An AI OdysseyWhere Did It Come From? Where Is It Going? Speed Controller for Fan or VentilatorWith Manual and Thermostat Modes The Latest from Arduino Project HubNew Projects from the Community Power Overload MonitorMonitor Power Lines for Excessive Current Blink in the Dark Without TransistorsAn Oscillator with Only Two-Terminal Parts Morse Code GeneratorUse It as Beacon or Learning Device! Programmable Video DACHandles Any Format up to RGB888 A T(eeny) Tiny PianoWithout Moving Parts Dual Dice without MCUDual Dice on a Single PCB – Plus Some Design Tricks Electronic Scarecrow Circuits to Amuse, Inspire, and Amaze LC-LP-HA ThermometerAccurate Measurements and a Binary Display THD GeneratorGenerating Distortion on Purpose Thyristor-Based Overtemperature IndicatorElectronic Components Used Unconventionally PTC Fuse Flip-Flop Funny BirdA Chirping Elektor Classic Neon Lamp with a Microcontroller Temperature-Stabilized IC Current SourceNeutralizing the Temperature Drift of Integrated Current Sources Second-Order Adjustable Treble BoostA Special Hearing Aid for the Elderly Edwin Comes HomeA Look Back After 53 Years One-Armed BanditA Simple, Fun, Nostalgic, and Educational Elektor Classic! Simple Digitally Controlled Variable Resistor Water Leak ProtectionSafeguard and Alarm for Water Leaks Eco-Timer with Auto-ShutdownNeeds 0.0 mW in Off Mode! ChatGPT and Arduino ZD MeterMeasuring Z Voltages of Z Diodes ≤ 100 V Servo Tester ESP32 Windows Controller with Free Software Analog and Mixed-Signal ICs by MicrochipLow-Consumption Power Management and Signal Processing Interface StandardsFilter and Surge Protection for the I²C Bus Li-Ion Battery MonitorResidual Charge Indicator Provides Visual Feedback PS/2 Mouse As Rotary Encoder (and More…) Simple Twilight Switchfor Retrofitting Lamps or Installations Water Pump ControllerPrepare Yourself Against Rising Water Levels Solar-Powered Christmas FM Radio BallAll You Want for Christmas Is This Vibration Sensor with RelayTap or Shake to Switch On Continuity TesterSensitive and Unintrusive Power On/Off with a Pushbutton Mini-Drill Power Control 2023A Revision of a Design from 1980 Digital Vibration SensorTurn Vibrations into Precisely Timed Pulses Reverse-Polarity Protection with Low Voltage Drop A Low-Cost Frequency Standard Tiny DCF77 SimulatorAn Accurate Fake-Time Standard The Lilygo T-PicoC3Combines RP2040 and ESP32-C3 with Full Color-TFT Display

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Elektor GREEN and GOLD members can download their digital edition here. Not a member yet? Click here. What to expect This Elektor edition guest-edited by Edge Impulse explores the edge AI workflow, from data collection and model training to deployment and optimization: End-to-End Edge AIA hands-on object detection series that walks through the complete machine learning pipeline on embedded hardware. High-Resolution, High-Speed Object Counting (Nvidia Jetson Nano, TensorRT)Pushing inference speed and precision for visual counting applications. PCB Defect Detection with Computer Vision (Raspberry Pi)Smarter manufacturing through embedded vision. Smart Building Ventilation with Sensor FusionAI-powered environmental optimization for energy efficiency. Analog Meter Reading (Arduino Nicla Vision)A TinyML approach to automating analog infrastructure. Smart Appliance Control Using Voice Commands (Nordic Thingy:53)Speech recognition at the edge. Liquid Classification with TinyML (Seeed Wio Terminal + TDS Sensor)Combining IoT sensing and embedded ML for fluid analysis. Surgery Inventory Object DetectionApplying real-time vision to healthcare logistics. Plus, the magazine includes exclusive interviews with: Edge Impulse co-founders Zach Shelby and Jan Jongboom; Qualcomm Technologies VP of product management Manny Singh; and EDGE AI FOUNDATION CEO Pete Bernard. Also included are a Tech the Future essay titled "AI at the Edge: Powering the Next Generation of Devices," an Industry Case Study on GlobalSense, and more. Contents What the Heck Is Edge AI Anyway?Bringing Intelligence to the Device Meet Edge Impulse StudioEasily Build and Deploy Edge AI Models Keyword Spotting with Edge ImpulseCollect, Train, and Deploy Smart Appliance Control Using Voice Commands with the Nordic Thingy:53 Key Terms for Understanding Edge AI and Machine Learning Crash Course: Getting Started with Edge ImpulseLearn to Collect, Train, and Deploy an ML Model with the Arduino Nano 33 BLE Sense A New Chapter for ArduinoFrom Hobby Board to Edge Computing Powerhouse Getting Started with Object Detection on Edge Devices PCB Defect DetectionComputer Vision with Raspberry Pi Scaling AI to the Smallest Devices Optimizing Power Efficiency in Battery-Driven Edge AI Devices AI ToasterWhen Edge AI Meets Breakfast Thundercomm Rubik Pi 3Raspberry Pi Familiarity Meets Edge AI Leadership, Embedded ML, and the Edge Revolution Vision Language Models for the EdgeCascading Models for Better Reliability Get to Know Edge ImpulseQuestions from the Elektor Community Project Update #5: ESP32-Based Energy MeterUsing Edge AI to Recognize Household Loads Motion Recognition with Anomaly DetectionAn End-to-End Tutorial Smart Ventilation System: Fusing Sound and Environmental DataA Dual-MCU Machine Learning Approach for Automated Window and Louver Control Bringing Voice Control to Earbuds and Headsets AI at the Edge: Powering the Next Generation of Devices

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