Elektor June 2012: Nixie Thermometer, PIC Programmer, AVR Software-Defined Radio, & More
Nixie tubes display temperature and humidity data

Elektor’s June issue is going to be a classic. You’ll read about a wide range  of topics from a Nixie thermometer/hygrometer to a PIC programmer solution to an Intersil IMS6100 vintage dev kit. And much more! Watch the video below, … Continue reading

Weekly Elektor Wrap Up: Thermometer with Giant Display, AVR Software-Defined Radio Webinar, & More!
Board for Elektor's thermometer with a giant display

It’s time to review what our Elektor colleagues in The Netherlands, France, and beyond worked on and covered this week! As usual, they’ve been quite busy working in the Elektor lab, organizing webcasts, prepping for Design West, and assembling upcoming … Continue reading

Fundamental Amplifier Techniques with Electron Tubes
AmpElectronTubeBook

Want tips on designing electron tube amplifiers? Fundamental Amplifier Techniques with Electron Tubes might be the book for you. The author, Rudolf Moers carefully details the science of hollow-state design as applied to amplifiers and power supplies. The book is … Continue reading

audioXpress: HP456A Current Probe Restoration
The restoration is finished and ready for cover installation (Soure: Bill Reeve AX 2/12)

Retro electronics (or “retronics”) projects are growing in popularity. Across the globe, professional engineers and DIYers alike are tweaking, updating, and hacking retro systems to create all sorts of innovative designs. Restoring and upgrading an old electronics tool, MCU-based design, … Continue reading

Propeller-Based Gaming Platform
Propeller-based gaming platform (Source: Chris Cantrell CC260)

The March 2012 issue—which the editorial department is now finishing up—features an in-depth article about Chris Cantrell’s Propeller-based gaming platform. As you’ll learn, the replacement circuit board has five switch pads. A yellow conductive button is mounted, and the casing … Continue reading