This USB Stick contains more than 300 Arduino-related articles published in Elektor Magazine. The content includes both background articles and projects on the following topics:
Software & hardware development: Tutorials on Arduino software development using Arduino IDE, Atmel Studio, Shields, and essential programming concepts.
Learning: The Microcontroller Bootcamp offers a structured approach to programming embedded systems.
Data acquisition & measurement: Projects such as a 16-bit data logger, lathe tachometer, and an AC grid analyzer for capturing and analyzing real-time signals.
Wireless communication: Learn how to implement wireless networks, create an Android interface, and communicate effectively with microcontrollers.
Robotics and automation: This covers the Arduino Nano Robot Controller, supporting boards for automation, and explores various Arduino shields to enhance functionality.
Self-build projects: Unique projects such as laser projection, Numitron clock and thermometer, ELF receiver, Theremino, and touch LED interfaces highlight creative applications.
Whether you're a beginner or an experienced maker, this collection is a valuable resource for learning, experimenting, and pushing the boundaries of Arduino technology.
The Smart USB Soldering Iron Kit is a compact, cordless solution designed for precision and portability. Featuring intelligent three-speed temperature control (300-450°C) with an easy-to-read LED display, it heats up in just 10 seconds and melts solder in as little as 6 seconds.
The 1000 mAh rechargeable battery delivers up to 30 minutes of continuous use, making it ideal for quick repairs, electronics projects, and DIY tasks. With a plug-and-play, replaceable tip and a high-temperature-resistant insulated shell, it’s safe, user-friendly, and perfect for both beginners and professionals on the go.
Features
Three-Speed Intelligent Temperature Adjustment: Features an LED display screen with adjustable temperatures between 300-450°C (572-842°F). Easily switch between Celsius and Fahrenheit.
Integrated Plug-In Soldering Iron Tip: Plug-and-play design. The tip can be replaced by simply unscrewing it, ensuring quick and convenient operation.
Safe and Durable Design: High-temperature-resistant, insulated shell for enhanced safety during use.
Battery Capacity: Equipped with a rechargeable 1000 mAh battery that supports up to 30 minutes of continuous operation on a full charge – ideal for everyday tasks.
Efficient Performance: 8 W power with an integrated heating core for rapid heat-up. Melts tin in just 6 seconds, providing excellent thermal conductivity.
Easy to Use: After powering on via USB, set your desired temperature. The soldering iron heats up in 10 seconds. Once finished, place the tip on the stand—it cools down within 1 minute. Perfect for beginners, hobbyists, basic home repairs, and training engineers.
Cordless Innovation: This cordless soldering kit includes a built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery, eliminating the need for cables. Versatile use for circuit board soldering, electrical repairs, jewelry making, metal crafts, computer maintenance, and DIY projects.
Specifications
Adjustable Temperature: 300-450°C (572-842°F)
Tin Melting Time: <15 seconds
Working Voltage: 5 V
Power Output: 8 W
Battery Capacity: 1000 mAh
Auto Sleep Function: Activates after 10 minutes of inactivity
Charging Time: Approx. 90 minutes
Battery Life: Up to 30 minutes continuous use
Charging Interface: USB-C
Main Material: Aluminum alloy
Dimensions: 190 x 16 mm (7.4 x 0.6")
Included
1x USB Soldering Iron
1x Soldering Tip
1x Soldering Rosin
1x Soldering Iron Holder (with Sponge)
1x USB-C Charging Cable
1x Solder Wire
1x Storage Box
Jan Didden created Linear Audio in 2010 and published 14 Volumes between 2010 and 2017. Each 200-page Volume contains on average 10 articles by expert authors in the field of audio, acoustics, and instrumentation. Whether you are interested in tube amplifiers, solid-state equipment, loudspeaker design, capacitor and resistor distortion or distortion measurement, you are certain to find helpful advice and interesting discussions. From beginner to advanced level, for the audio professional or the serious hobbyist, this ExpertCollection will advance your understanding and offer new perspectives on common issues.
Bonus material included with this collection is a 5-part YouTube series on negative feedback as applied to audio by renowned author Jan Didden, and nine additional landmark audio articles and presentations.
If you are seriously interested in audio, acoustics, and instrumentation, you can’t afford to miss this! The published material is indexed and fully searchable and will provide an almost limitless resource for many years to come.
You can read about Linear Audio’s authors, and the Table of Contents of each Volume, at linearaudio.net.
This USB stick holds a selection of more than 350 articles on RF, Radio and Communication published in Elektor Magazine. The content consists of both background articles and projects with the following topics:
Basic radio-related circuits as well as more complex circuits like filters, oscillators, and amplifiers.
Design, construction, and theory of antennas for transmitting and receiving radio signals efficiently.
Design and analysis of RF circuits including filters, mixers, PLLs, and frequency synthesizers. Tools and techniques for predicting radio wave propagation paths and measuring RF signal strength.
Techniques for processing digital signals in RF systems, including modulation and demodulation methods.
Projects on radio receivers, AM, FM, SSB, CW, DRM, DAB, DAB+, Software Defined Radio, and more.
Projects on Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, LoRaWAN, and more.
You can use the article search function to locate specific content in the full text. The results are always shown as preformatted PDF documents. You can use Adobe Reader to browse articles, and you can use Adobe Reader’s integrated search functions to find instances of individual words and expressions.
The FNIRSI FNB58 USB tester (with Bluetooth) is a comprehensive and very accurate USB voltage and current meter. It features a 2.0-inch full-color HD TFT display, built-in USB-A, micro USB and USB-C interface. With this device you can measure the power supply or power consumption of products or the charging power of cell phones and power supplies. You can also determine the fast charging protocol of chargers.
Features
USB-A and USB-C interface
2.0" HD display
Data at a glance
Wide compatibility
Ultra-precise data detection
Play with fast charging technology
Automatic protocol detection (PD2.0, 3.0, 3.1, PPS, QC2.0, 3.0, FCP, SCP, AFC, PE, DASH VOOC, SuperVOOC and more)
Simple user interface, easy to operate
4 function curve displays (real-time voltage and current curve, offline curve recording, D+/D- voltage curve, high-speed power supply ripple measurement)
Cable detection
10 groups of energy recording battery capacity calculation
PC connectivity for data logging and firmware updates
Bluetooth app for Android devices
Specifications
Voltage range
4-28 V
Current range
0-7 A
Power range
0-120 W
Load equivalent internal resistance
0-9999.9 Ω
D+/D- voltage
0-3.3 V
Capacity
0-9999.99 Ah
Power consumption
0-9999.99 Wh
Cable resistance
0-9999.9 Ω
Interfaces
micro USB, USB-A, USB-C
Dimensions
42 x 13 x 82 mm
Downloads
Manual
Firmware V0.68
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
Now you can connect your Arduino boards with the official Arduino USB cable. Through a USB-C to USB-C with a USB-A adapter connection, this data USB cable can easily connect your Arduino boards with your chosen programming device. The Arduino USB cable has a nylon braided jacket in the typical Arduino colors white and teal. The connectors have an aluminum shell that protects your cable from harm at the same time as looking cool. Length: 100 cm Aluminium shell with logo Nylon braided jacket white and teal
OWON VDS1022I 2-channel USB oscilloscope (25 MHz) is a oscilloscope for use with a computer. It is powered by USB and has a small size, making it easy to take it with you. The oscilloscope is very economical. It has a shielded USB connection, reducing interference and protecting the computer against over-voltage. The multi port on the scope can be used for external triggering, trigger out or Pass / Fail output.
Features
25 MHz bandwidth, and max 1 GS/s real-time sample rate
10M record length
Friendly UI: FFT, or X-Y, and waveform 2 views displayed on the same screen
Multi-trigger option: edge, video, slope, pulse, and alternate
USB isolation – less signal inference, more PC protection
USB bus powering, and LAN remote control (optional)
Ultra-thin body design, easy portability
Specifications
Bandwidth
25 MHz
Channel
2+1 (multi)
Sample Rate
100 MSa/s
Horizontal Scale (s/div)
5 ns/div~100s/div, step by 1~2~5
Record Length
5K
Max Input Voltage
400 V (PK - PK)
(DC+AC, PK - PK)
40 V (PK - PK) (DC+AC, PK - PK)
Vertical Resolution (A/D)
8 bits (2 channels simultaneously)
Model
VDS1022I
Vertical Sensitivity
5 mV/div~5 V/div
Trigger Type
Edge, Pulse, Video, Slope, and Alternate
Trigger Mode
Auto, Normal, and Single
Acquisition Mode
Sample, Peak Detect, and Average
Waveform Math
+, -, ×, ÷, invert, FFT
Communication Interface
USB 2.0 (isolation)
Multi-function
Interface
Signal Type
Level Standard
TTL
Power Supply
5.0 V/1 A
Power Consumption
≤2.5 W
Dimensions (W × H × D)
170 x 120 x 18 mm
Weight
0.26 kg
Included
1x OWON VDS1022I oscilloscope
1x CD-ROM
1x Quick start guide
2x Oscilloscope probe
1x Probe tool
1x Power adapter
1x USB cable
1x Silicone case protectors
1x Power cable
Downloads
Datasheet
User manual
SCPI protocol
USB driver
With this 65 W USB-C PD power supply (with GaN technology) you can start using the FNIRSI HS-01 soldering iron straight away. Of course, you can also use this charger to fast charge your tablets and smartphones via USB-C and USB-A.
Included
65 W USB-C PD GaN Power Supply (EU)
This USB Logic Analyzer is an 8-channel logic analyzer with each input dual purposed for analog data recording. It is perfect for debugging and analyzing signals like I²C, UART, SPI, CAN and 1-Wire. It operates by sampling a digital input connected to a device under test (DUT) at a high sample rate. The connection to the PC is via USB.
Specifications
Channels
8 digital channels
Maximum sampling rate
24 MHz
Maximum input voltage
0~5 V
Operating temperature
0~70°C
Input impedance
1 MΩ || 10 pF
Supported protocols
I²C, SPI, UART, CAN, 1-Wire, etc.
PC connection
USB
Dimensions
55 x 28 x 14 mm
Included
USB Logic Analyzer (8-ch, 24 MHz)
USB Cable
Jumper Wire Ribbon Cable
Downloads
Software
The OWON VDS6000 Series PC Oscilloscope combines powerful performance with a sleek, ultra-thin design. With 100 MHz bandwidth, 1 GSa/s real-time sampling, and up to 14-bit resolution, it delivers highly accurate measurements. The built-in 5 MHz function generator, USB-C power supply, and optional WiFi connectivity make it incredibly versatile.
Compatible with Windows, Linux, Android, and iOS, the VDS6000 is perfect for labs, fieldwork, and remote diagnostics – compact, flexible, and ready for any challenge.
Features
Bandwidth: 100 MHz
Vertical resolution: 14 bits
Rise time: ≤3.5 ns
Memory: 10 Mpts
Number of channels: 2 channels + 1 channel function generator
Horizontal scale: 5ns - 100s/div
Sample rate: Max. 1 GSa/s
Maximum voltage: 40 V (peak - peak)
Automatic measurements: Vpp, Vavg, Vamp, Vrms, Freq, Period, Vmax, Vmin, Vtop, Vbase, Overshoot, Preshoot, Rise Time,
Connectivity: USB-C, LAN, Wifi (optional)
Fall Time, Delay A→B↑, Delay A→B↓, +Width, -Width, +Duty, -Duty
Bandwidth: 5 MHz
Sample rate: 25 MSa/s
Standard waveforms: Sine (0.1 Hz - 5 MHz), Square (0.1 Hz - 200 kHz), Ramp (1 Hz - 10 kHz), Pulse (1 Hz - 10 kHz)
Resolution: 10 bits
DC offset range (AC + DC): ±2.5 V
Amplitude range: 10 mVpp - 5 Vpp
Dimensions: 190 x 120 x 18 mm
Weight: 380 g
Downloads
Manual
Quick Guide
PC Software
MacOS Software
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Fnirsi FNB58 USB Tester (Review)
The Fnirsi FNB58 is a versatile USB tester capable of performing a wide array of voltage, current, and energy measurements, as well as supporting numerous...