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Circuit: 555-Based Automatic Watering System - The design measures soil moisture using two electrodes placed in the soil. Wet soil conducts electricity better than dry soil, so the resistance between the probes rises as the soil dries out. When the moisture level drops below a set threshold, the circuit activates a small water pump. elektormagazine.com/news/circuit-5…

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A student-built radar project is the focus of this Elektor TV highlight featuring Red Pitaya’s Miha Gjura and the STEMlab platform. The video explores how Red Pitaya moves beyond traditional bench instruments into education, RF, research, and custom signal-processing applications — including a working radar system created by students. The discussion also highlights how FPGA-based and software-defined instrumentation can support experimentation, prototyping, and real-time signal acquisition. An interesting look at how reconfigurable test hardware is being used in engineering education and advanced electronics projects. Watch the full story here: elektormagazine.com/news/red-pitay…

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📍 electronica Fast Forward 2026 | 10–13 November 2026 | Messe München As electronica Fast Forward celebrates its 10th anniversary in 2026, the platform continues to spotlight promising deep-tech startups from Europe and beyond. Selected companies will have the opportunity to present their technologies live at electronica Munich and connect with leaders from across the electronics industry. Applications are now open for startups looking to increase visibility and accelerate growth. Apply now: elektormagazine.com/electronica-ff…

Looking for a practical way to explore modern embedded electronics and Arduino development? The Arduino UNO Q Bundle gives you the tools to start building, experimenting, and prototyping right away. From connected devices and sensor projects to automation, control systems, and real-time applications, this bundle is designed to help makers, students, and developers turn ideas into working projects faster. Whether you want to learn, prototype, or expand your electronics skills, the Arduino UNO Q Bundle offers a hands-on starting point for creative development and experimentation. Discover more: elektor.com/products/ardui…

Innovation in electronics does not happen in isolation. electronica Fast Forward 2026 creates a space where startups can connect directly with investors, established technology companies, and industry decision-makers. The program focuses on meaningful engagement, helping selected startups increase visibility, build partnerships, and present their technologies to an international audience. Find out more: elektormagazine.com/electronica-ff…

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Post-quantum cryptography is becoming an increasingly important topic as the industry prepares for future security challenges beyond traditional encryption methods. This upcoming session will explore NXP’s strategy around post-quantum cryptography and the evolving security requirements for embedded systems and connected devices. The webinar takes place on Thursday, 26 June 2026 at 16:00 CEST. Read more here: elektormagazine.com/news/securing-…

This Elektor circuit project shows how a simple 555 timer IC can be used to build an automatic watering system for plants. The design automatically detects soil moisture levels and activates watering only when needed, helping simplify plant care and reduce unnecessary watering. The project also demonstrates practical applications of the classic 555 timer in sensor and control circuits. An interesting project for makers, electronics students, and anyone interested in automation and DIY electronics. Read the full article here: elektormagazine.com/news/circuit-5…

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Elektor May/June 2026: Test and Measurement - We cover updates to the PbMonitor battery monitor, a speaker oscillator and resonance tester, audio latency measurement, autonomous camera tracking with AI, and more. Before you start your next project, check out this issue for tips and tricks that you can apply immediately. elektormagazine.com/news/elektor-m…

Elektor Industry and eeNews Europe have reached 90,000 YouTube subscribers, reflecting the growing interest in electronics engineering, embedded systems, AI infrastructure, semiconductors, RF, and practical hardware development. The channel combines engineering interviews, webinars, product demonstrations, conference coverage, and hands-on technical discussions aimed at engineers, makers, and technology professionals across the electronics industry. The milestone highlights how demand for accessible, engineering-focused video content continues growing across topics ranging from embedded development and test & measurement to AI hardware and semiconductor technologies. Read the full article here: eenewseurope.com/en/elektor-ind…

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This new book takes you from FPGA basics to real-time projects with the Red Pitaya STEMlab Gen 2 platform. Learn FPGA programming with Verilog HDL under Vivado while exploring hands-on Python projects, precision measurement techniques, and embedded control applications. ✅ FPGA programming with Verilog HDL ✅ Hands-on Python projects and examples ✅ 334 pages (full color) ℹ️ Prefer an e-book? Members save 20% Discover more here: elektor.com/products/exper…

For deep-tech startups, technology is only one part of the journey. Building connections with investors, industry partners, and media can help bring new ideas to a wider audience. electronica Fast Forward 2026 connects startups with key players from the global electronics industry during electronica 2026 at Messe München. The 10th anniversary edition takes place from 10–13 November 2026. Applications are now open: elektormagazine.com/electronica-ff…

System Check time! Elektor wants to know how you approach version control in your engineering projects. Version control is becoming an essential part of modern electronics development, from code and PCB designs to embedded systems and hardware documentation. Share your opinion on Git, backups, and version control workflows with the Elektor community. Join the discussion here: elektormagazine.com/news/system-ch…

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This upcoming Elektor webinar will explore modern approaches to spurious emissions testing, including reverberation chamber technology and advanced measurement techniques designed to detect unwanted emissions and hardware impairments more effectively. The session will also cover practical testing challenges involving intentional and unintentional radiators, UAVs, radar systems, and electronic warfare applications. Elektor is also giving away a tinySA Ultra+ ZS407 Spectrum Analyzer, a compact handheld spectrum analyzer and signal generator well suited for practical RF measurement and signal analysis. An interesting webinar for engineers working with EMC, RF design, aerospace electronics, and advanced wireless testing. Read more and register here: elektormagazine.com/articles/spuri…

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