SOIC8 to DIP8 adapters are readily available. In the audio industry, some distributors still carry legendary SIP8 integrated circuits that are becoming obsolete. DIP8 chips are also following suit.

Discover how the classic 555 timer IC can be transformed into a compact Class-D stereo audio amp using its built-in oscillator and modulation capabilities. This project offers an unexpected way to ...

Software-defined radio is often treated as a software exercise. This book takes a different view. Build Your Own Software Defined Radio shows how real RF signal paths are built, measured, and improved ...

A small portable device featuring timer, clock, and calendar functions, equipped with a simple and functional interface and a truly long battery life.

Bei einer DC-Last hat man die nicht zu unterschätzende Herausforderung, die in den Endstufen Transistoren entstehende Wärme abzuführen. Versuche mit durchaus großen passiven Kühlkörpern führen schnell ...

Mac SE/30 battery leak damage can be terminal; Adam Wilson shows why corrosion wins, and how a replacement logic board rebuild brings an SE/30 back.

Coolest Projects 2026 opens globally for young makers; a free online showcase that matches International Day of Education’s youth-led theme.

Microcontrollers for Kids is an Elektor Labs project that lays out a practical, classroom-tested path from Scratch to real hardware, ending with Arduino basics and sensor experiments. Today is ...

International Day of Education on January 24 is a good time to see why Code Clubs work worldwide: local delivery, shared values, and learner-led making. International Day of Education today, January ...

Passive components from Panasonic form the foundation of many modern mobility solutions: supporting the operation of electric ...