There's yet another portable computer format out for your money. The RootBoard follows what several others have already done ...

The RootBoard is a handheld computer kit with a 3.5 inch color display, a 70-key thumb keyboard complete with function keys, and a built-in speaker plus what looks like a decent s ...

An intuitive EDA tool that transforms breadboard prototypes into schematics and fabrication-ready PCBs. Design, document, and validate electronic circuits before building the actual hardware.

I built a whole-home ad blocker with a $7 ESP32-S3 board - and it took just minutes ...

How microcontrollers and single-board computers coordinate high-speed RF acquisition and generation. How SCPI and UART commands let simple controllers use advanced measurements without FPGA ...

The ESP32 keeps finding new jobs in my house.

Five new Elektor courses help beginners take their first steps in microcontroller programming with Arduino, ESP32, and Raspberry Pi Pico. Each course combines hands-on projects, hardware kits, and ...

Last year, Qualcomm acquired Arduino, a company known for its tinker-friendly microcontroller kits and single board computers (SBC). The first product to follow was the Uno Q, which was powerful ...

Have you ever wished for a sleek, personalized display that blends seamlessly into your space while keeping you informed and inspired? Imagine a vibrant, low-power smart dashboard that showcases your ...

Have you ever felt like your internet provider knows too much about your online habits? Or worse, that they’re limiting what you can do with your own connection? Many Internet Service Providers (ISPs) ...

You might think that CD players and DVD players have had their run, but as it turns out, they are absolute goldmines for DIY projects. Pop one open and you'll find stepper motors, laser assemblies, ...

Over the last decade, the open-source movement has not only transformed the world of software, but also catalyzed a sweeping revolution in hardware tinkering. At the heart of this shift lies a ...