Contents

Colophon
Corporate information on Elektor magazine.

News & New Products
A monthly roundup of all the latest in electronics land.

20 x Open Source
Essential links for developers of embedded systems.

Linux on a Chip
Get-u-going information on Embedded Linux.

Reign with the Sceptre
A 32-bit ARM7 fast prototyping system with high ambitions.

Modulo D
Very likely the world's smallest full-fledged stereo power amp.

LED Mixer with DMX Interface
With an MSP430 micro doing all the comms and PWM generating.

Starry Night
Create your very own mini Cosmos on the ceiling!

Escaped from the Elektor Lab
On bugs (the insect variety), transistor legs and a Tl sports watch.

A look at the Altium Nanoboard 3000
Hear hear, Altium are cutting their prices!

Tackle the crackle - but do it properly
The three-step approach to noisy pots and wafer switches.

An ATM18 Passepartout
How to make the ATM18 board generate passwords and Tx on USB.

Small & Open Source
Meet Femto OS, Contiki, EtherNut, FreeRTOS, BeRTOS and many more.

SPI, Microwire & Friends
An introduction into short-range buses.

Every Microwatt Matters
The how-to on low-power designing for AVR micros

Multifunction Switch
A smart switch for AC operated equipment.

Outmanoeuvred
Our Min Project this month describes a reversing aid for card.

Design Tips
Zener diode tester

Hexadoku
Our monthly puzzle with an electronics touch.

Retronics: Two Black Boxes
Regular feature on electronics "odd & ancient".

Coming Attractions
Next month in Elektor magazine.