ELEKTOR No. 064 - oct 1983

This October 1983 issue of Elektor magazine is a hands-on electronics publication for hobbyists and laboratory technicians. The opening feature explores infrared technology in depth, followed by a diverse selection of projects covering power electronics, signal conditioning, and programmable systems. Key articles include a design for a transistorized voltage regulator for automotive alternators, an external thermostat circuit for temperature control, and a weather station anemometer for wind measurement. Readers will find detailed construction guides for an FSK signal conditioning circuit used in data recovery applications, a programmable power supply, and an encoder circuit. The issue continues the Junior Computer project series (part 2), covers Basicode programming concepts, and includes an antenna switch design. Additional content covers a deprogrammer circuit requiring no dedicated interface hardware, a mains adapter project, and free printed circuit board layouts. The publication concludes with an Elektor reader survey and market analysis section. A practical reference for electronics enthusiasts working on circuit design, embedded systems, and DIY electronics projects.