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title: "Big News: We Partnered with Elektor on a New STEMlab Gen 2 Book"
description: Red Pitaya and Elektor launch a new STEMlab Gen 2 book—hands-on FPGA, DSP, and software-defined instrumentation for engineers.
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# [Big News: We Partnered with Elektor on a New STEMlab Gen 2 Book](https://content.redpitaya.com/blog/red-pitaya-elektor-stemlab-gen2-book)

 Written by [Red Pitaya Technical Editorial Team](https://content.redpitaya.com/blog/author/red-pitaya-technical-editorial-team) | Apr 22, 2026 10:02:54 AM

We’ve teamed up with Elektor to release a new hands-on book focused on the Red Pitaya STEMlab Gen 2 platform.

This collaboration brings together Elektor’s editorial expertise and Red Pitaya’s approach to software-defined instrumentation—resulting in a practical guide built for engineers, educators, and developers working with real signals and real hardware.

## What You’ll Find Inside

The book takes a hands-on approach from the start. Instead of focusing on theory or specifications, it walks through practical workflows using the platform in real scenarios.

Inside, you’ll explore:

- Signal generation and measurement in a software-defined environment
- FPGA-based processing using Zynq architecture
- Building and modifying custom instruments
- Integrating tools like Python and Vivado into measurement workflows

The focus is simple: connect the board, run experiments, and understand how systems behave—not just in simulation, but in practice.

## Who It’s For

This book is designed for a broad engineering audience:

- Embedded and FPGA engineers building custom systems
- RF, test & measurement, and DSP developers
- Educators and students working with modern instrumentation
- Anyone looking to move beyond fixed-function lab equipment

Whether you're prototyping, teaching, or exploring new architectures, the content is structured to be immediately applicable.

## Why This Matters

Traditional lab setups rely on multiple standalone instruments. Red Pitaya takes a different approach—combining them into a single, reconfigurable platform powered by FPGA and software.

This book reflects that shift. It’s not just about using instruments—it’s about understanding how to build and adapt them.

## Find out more about the book

For more details and a closer look at the book, see the Elektor's official page: <https://www.elektormagazine.com/news/red-pitaya-stemlab-gen-2>[Experimenting with Red Pitaya STEMlab Gen 2 – Elektor](https://www.elektor.com/products/experimenting-with-red-pitaya-stemlab-gen-2)<https://www.elektormagazine.com/news/red-pitaya-stemlab-gen-2>

 

## FAQ

**What is the Red Pitaya STEMlab Gen 2 platform?**  
The Red Pitaya STEMlab Gen 2 is a Zynq-based, software-defined test and measurement platform that combines FPGA and embedded processing for customizable instrumentation.

**What makes this book different from typical electronics books?**  
It focuses on hands-on experimentation with real hardware rather than theory, guiding readers through practical measurement and FPGA workflows.

**Do I need FPGA experience to use this book?**  
No. Beginners can follow basic experiments, while more advanced users can dive into FPGA development and custom instrument design.

**Who should read this book?**  
It is suited for engineers, students, educators, and developers working in embedded systems, DSP, RF, or test and measurement.

**What hardware is recommended?**  
The Red Pitaya STEMlab 125-14 PRO Gen 2 is commonly used for the examples, offering high-speed signal acquisition and generation.

**Where can I learn more about the book?**  
You can read more about it here: [Experimenting with Red Pitaya STEMlab Gen 2 – Elektor](https://www.elektor.com/products/experimenting-with-red-pitaya-stemlab-gen-2) <https://www.elektormagazine.com/news/red-pitaya-stemlab-gen-2>

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