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Learn KiCad with Peter Dalmaris The Academy Pro Box "Design PCBs like a Pro" offers a complete, structured training programme in PCB design, combining online learning with practical application. Based on Peter Dalmaris’ KiCad course, the 15-week programme integrates video lessons, printed materials (2 books), and hands-on projects to ensure participants not only understand the theory but also develop the skills to apply it in practice. Unlike standard courses, the Academy Pro Box provides a guided learning path with weekly milestones and physical components to design, test, and produce working PCBs. This approach supports a deeper learning experience and better knowledge retention. The box is ideal for engineers, students, and professionals who want to develop practical PCB design expertise using open-source tools. With the added option to have their final project manufactured, participants complete the programme with real results – ready for use, testing, or further development. Learn by doing Build skills. Design real boards. Generate Gerbers. Place your first order. This isn’t just a course – it’s a complete project journey from idea to product. You’ll walk away with: Working knowledge of KiCad’s tools Confidence designing your own PCBs A fully manufacturable circuit board – made by you What's inside the Box (Course)? Both volumes of "KiCad Like a Pro" (valued at €105) Vol 1: Fundamentals and Projects Vol 2: Advanced Projects and Recipes Coupon code to join the bestselling KiCad 9 online course by Peter Dalmaris on Udemy, featuring 20+ hours of video training. You'll complete three full design projects: Breadboard Power Supply Tiny Solar Power Supply Datalogger with EEPROM and Clock Voucher from Eurocircuits for the production of PCBs (worth €85 excl. VAT) Learning Material (of this Box/Course) 15-Week Learning Program ▶  Click here to open Week 1: Setup, Fundamentals, and First Steps in PCB Design Week 2: Starting Your First PCB Project – Schematic Capture Week 3: PCB Layout – From Netlist to Board Design Week 4: Design Principles, Libraries, and Workflow Week 5: Your First Real-World PCB Project Week 6: Custom Libraries – Symbols, Footprints, and Workflow Week 7: Advanced Tools – Net Classes, Rules, Zones, Routing Week 8: Manufacturing Files, BOMs, and PCB Ordering Week 9: Advanced Finishing Techniques – Graphics, Refinement, and Production Quality Week 10: Tiny Solar Power Supply – From Schematic to Layout Week 11: Tiny Solar Power Supply – PCB Layout and Production Prep Week 12: ESP32 Clone Project – Schematic Design and Layout Prep Week 13: ESP32 Clone – PCB Layout and Manufacturing Prep Week 14: Final Improvements and Advanced Features Week 15: Productivity Tools, Simulation, and Automation KiCad Course with 18 Lessons on Udemy (by Peter Dalmaris) ▶  Click here to open Introduction Getting started with PCB design Getting started with KiCad Project: A hands-on tour of KiCad (Schematic Design) Project: A hands-on tour of KiCad (Layout) Design principles and PCB terms Design workflow and considerations Fundamental KiCad how-to: Symbols and Eeschema Fundamental KiCad how-to: Footprints and Pcbnew Project: Design a simple breadboard power supply PCB Project: Tiny Solar Power Supply Project: MCU datalogger with build-in 512K EEPROM and clock Recipes KiCad 9 new features and improvements Legacy (from previous versions of KiCad) KiCad 7 update (Legacy) (Legacy) Gettings started with KiCad Bonus lecture About the Author Dr. Peter Dalmaris, PhD is an educator, an electrical engineer and Maker. Creator of online video courses on DIY electronics and author of several technical books. As a Chief Tech Explorer since 2013 at Tech Explorations, the company he founded in Sydney, Australia, Peter's mission is to explore technology and help educate the world. What is Elektor Academy Pro? Elektor Academy Pro delivers specialized learning solutions designed for professionals, engineering teams, and technical experts in the electronics and embedded systems industry. It enables individuals and organizations to expand their practical knowledge, enhance their skills, and stay ahead of the curve through high-quality resources and hands-on training tools. From real-world projects and expert-led courses to in-depth technical insights, Elektor empowers engineers to tackle today’s electronics and embedded systems challenges. Our educational offerings include Academy Books, Pro Boxes, Webinars, Conferences, and industry-focused B2B magazines – all created with professional development in mind. Whether you're an engineer, R&D specialist, or technical decision-maker, Elektor Academy Pro bridges the gap between theory and practice, helping you master emerging technologies and drive innovation within your organization.

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Solder Paste Dispensing and Reflow All-in-One The Voltera V-One creates two-layer prototype circuit boards on your desk. Gerber files go in, printed circuit boards come out. The dispenser lays down a silver-based conductive ink to print your circuit right before your eyes. Assembling traditional and additive boards is easy with the V-One’s solder paste dispensing and reflow features. Simply mount your board on the print bed and import your Gerber file into Voltera’s software. No more stencils required Voltera’s software is designed to be understood easily. From importing your Gerber files to the moment you press print, the software safely walks you through each step. Compatible with EAGLE, Altium, KiCad, Mentor Graphics, Cadence, DipTrace, Upverter. Included V-One PCB printer V-One dispenser V-One probe Nozzle pack Tip caps 3 x 4" FR1 substrate pack 2 x 3" FR1 substrate pack Substrate clamps Thumbscrew pack Hello World kit Solder wire Tweezers Power supply Power adapter Cables User guides Downloads Specifications V-One Software Manuals Safety Datasheets Technical Datasheets Voltera CAM file for EAGLE Substrates and Templates More Info Frequently Asked Questions More from the Voltera community Technical Specifications Printing Specifications Minimum trace width 0.2 mm Minimum passive size 1005 Minimum pin-to-pin pitch (conductive ink) 0.8 mml Minimum pin-to-pin pitch (solder paste) 0.5 mml Resistivity 12 mΩ/sq @ 70 um height Substrate material FR4 Maximum board thickness 3 mm Soldering Specifications Solder paste alloy Sn42/Bi57.6/Ag0.4 Solder wire alloy SnBiAg1 Soldering iron temperature 180-210°C Print Bed Print area 135 x 113.5 mm Max. heated bed temperature 240°C Heated bed ramp rate ~2°C/s Footprint Dimensions 390 x 257 x 207 mm (L x W x H) Weight 7 kg Computing Requirements Compatible operating systems Windows 7 or higher, MacOS 10.11 or higher Compatible file format Gerber Connection type Wired USB Certification EN 61326-1:2013 EMC requirements IEC 61010-1 Safety requirements CE Marking Affixed to the Voltera V-One printers delivered to European customers Designed and assembled in Canada. More technical information Quickstart Explore Flexible Printed Electronics on the V-One Voltera V-One Capabilities Reel Voltera V-One PCB Printer Walkthrough Unpacking the V-One V-One: Solder Paste Dispensing and Reflow All-in-One Voltera @ Stanford University's Bao Research Group: Robotic Skin and Stretchable Sensors Voltera @ Princeton: The Future of Aerospace Innovation

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This adjustable circuit board holder is ideal for clamping PCB for soldering, desoldering or rework. Features 2 adjustable grips on a retractable stand to accommodate various board sizes. The adjustable clamps allow the PCB to rotate 360 degrees and stay set in any position. The base of this rigid metal stand features four rubber feet to ensure stability. Specifications Product size 30 x 16.5 x 12.5 cm Max. holding size 20 x 14 cm Weight 450 g

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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.

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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

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Some Highlights from the contents 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… Using Adobe Reader you are able to browse and search the articles on your computer, as well as print texts, circuit diagrams and PCB layouts.

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Lowest Price Ever ➔ Pre-order now at the best price for a limited time only! SmartScope is a compact 2-channel USB oscilloscope with a bandwidth of 30 MHz and a sampling rate of 2x 100 MSa/s. It is compatible with all major platforms, including Windows, macOS, Linux, and Android. The operation and display of measurement signals are done via smartphone, tablet, or PC. Additionally, a logic analyzer and a signal generator are integrated. Even more, you can get mobile with it: take the SmartScope on the road, thanks to the single-cable connectivity. Everything is going to be intuitive: pointing, pinching and swiping finally replaces the clunky interfaces of old scopes. With the SmartScope you develop your digital interfaces using the 100 MS/s logic analyzer. With this tool you can design any signal you want using Excel, then upload it to the built-in Arbitrary Waveform Generator (AWG). At the end capture the voltage at any point of your design at 100 million times each second. The Software for the support of Windows / macOS / Linux / Android and Export formats (Excel .csv / Matlab .mat) are given. Features Channel sampled at 100 MHz/s each AC/DC coupling on analog inputs 100% silent 64 Mbit RAM: x10000 zoom Arbitrary Waveform Generator 8 digital inputs at 100 MS/s each 4 digital outputs at 100 MS/s each Externally power your scope in case your mobile can't supply the juice. Specifications Oscilloscope Bandwidth 30 MHz (-3 dB point) Sample rate 2x 100 MS/s Channels 2 Max pre-trigger position 16x full scale Max post-trigger position Full scale Max full voltage scale 10 V/div (±35 V input range) Min full voltage scale 20 mV/div Analog input range -35 V, +35 V Max input peak-to-peak 40 V Signal coupling AC / DC Precision 8 bit Input impedance 1 MΩ // 10 pF Waverforms 200 waveforms/s Data delay to host < 10 ms Sample depth Up to 4 million samples per channel External trigger Yes Logic Analyzer Input channels 8 Input impedance 100 kOhm // 2 pF to GND Sample rate 100 MS/s Logic level 1.8 V to 5.0 V Diode protection Bidirectional Input data buffer 4 million samples Waverforms 200 waveforms/s Data delay to host < 10 ms Protocol decoders I²C, SPI, UART, I²S integrated User extensible Wave Generator (Analog Output) Output channels 1 Data rate Up to 50 MS/s Output level 0-3.3 V (Opamp driven) Output buffer Up to 2048 samples Max slew rate 30 ns/V Step 13 mV Wave Generator (Digital Output) Channels 4 Data rate Up to 100 MS/s Output level 3.3 V or 5 V (selectable) Output buffer Up to 2048 samples Diode protected Yes Programmable Logic USB controller MicroChip PIC18F14K50 USB interface PicKit3 or USB flashable FPGA Xilinx Spartan 6 FPGA interface JTAG and USB flashable Size & Weight Dimensions (L x W x D) 110 x 64 x 24.2 mm (4.33 x 2.52 x 0.95") Weight 158 g Case Aluminium Connectivity Device/Host mini USB included Record waveforms Store Matlab (.mat) or Excel (.csv) files through Dropbox Analog BNC 2 probes included Digital 8x 0.1" pitch, probes (included) Sync USB micro B-B Power USB micro B (optional) Included 1x SmartScope USB Oscilloscope 2x Analog probes 1x Digital probe cable 1x USB cable Downloads Software GitHub Wiki

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3K5 Noteworthy Designs (1975-2025) This USB archive stick contains over 3,500 noteworthy circuits from all areas of electronics (audio & video, hobby & modelling, home & garden, test & measurement, computers & microcontrollers, radio, power supplies & batteries) published in Elektor Magazine since 1975. Most circuits are sourced from the Elektor Summer Circuits editions. You can use the article search function to find specific content in the full text. The results are always shown as preformatted PDF documents. Adobe Reader may be used to browse articles as well as find individual words and expressions using the program’s integrated Search functions. Please note that no Summer Circuits editions were published between 2014 and 2022, so these years are not included in the directory. Specifications Storage 32 GB Connectors 1x USB-A1x USB-C

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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.

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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.

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More than 200 power supply designs for home construction This USB Stick contains over 200 different power supply circuits from the volumes 2001-2022 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.

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