The numbers don't lie. 125,000 subscribers. More than 13.7 million lifetime views. And an electronics-focused community that keeps growing. The Elektor TV YouTube channel has become a destination for engineers, makers, developers, students, and technology innovators who want more than headlines. They want to understand how technology works, where it's headed, and how to build with it.
 

In May 2026, that community pushed Elektor TV beyond the 125,000-subscriber mark, another milestone in the channel's evolution from a video platform into one of the electronics industry's #1 hub for technical knowledge, hands-on innovation, and meaningful conversation.

"We're in a unique position because we serve both sides of the electronics industry," said C. J. Abate, Chief of Content & Communications at Elektor. "Engineers and makers come to Elektor to learn, build, and stay current. Electronics companies work with Elektor because that's where those engineers and makers are. When you create genuine value for one audience, the other naturally follows."

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The growth of Elektor TV has been fueled not only by a steady stream of weekly videos, but also by a growing lineup of live programming that brings the community together in real time. Monthly livestreams such as Elektor Engineering Insights and Elektor Lab Talk have become gathering places for engineers, makers, industry leaders, and technology companies to explore emerging trends, discuss new technologies, and engage directly with the Elektor audience. Together, these programs have helped transform Elektor TV from a content channel into a dynamic platform for learning, discussion, and discovery.

Engineering Content That Delivers

Elektor TV's success has been built on a simple principle: create content that engineers and makers can actually use.

Rather than chasing headlines or short-lived trends, the channel focuses on tutorials, hands-on projects, technical demonstrations, product reviews, event coverage, in-depth interviews, and engineering discussions designed to help viewers solve problems and build better products.

The channel's most-viewed video tells that story perfectly. With more than 620,000 views, "How to Code (Download) or Clone Something From GitHub" remains one of Elektor TV's most successful videos. Its popularity demonstrates something that has always defined the Elektor audience: a desire for practical knowledge that can be immediately applied to real projects.

That same pattern can be seen throughout the channel's catalog. Raspberry Pi tutorials, radio amateur projects, electronics measurement techniques, development workflows, hardware reviews, AI discussions, and engineering deep dives consistently attract viewers because they deliver substance, not just spectacle.

More Than YouTube Subscribers and Views

The numbers are impressive, but the real story is the community behind them.

Spend a few minutes reading the comments beneath an Elektor TV video and you'll find engineers helping engineers, makers sharing project ideas, and professionals exchanging insights with students and newcomers. Discussions frequently evolve into collaborative troubleshooting sessions, design reviews, and technical debates that continue long after a video has been published.

In many ways, Elektor TV has become a digital extension of what Elektor has represented for more than six decades: a place where technical knowledge is shared, ideas are challenged, and innovation is encouraged.

"What excites me most isn't the subscriber count," Abate added. "It's seeing engineers, makers, and developers actively helping one another. Every day we see people solving problems together, sharing expertise, and inspiring new projects. That's when you know you've built something much bigger than a media channel."

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Looking Ahead

As artificial intelligence, embedded systems, robotics, open-source hardware, and advanced development platforms continue to transform the industry, Elektor TV remains committed to helping engineers and makers understand, evaluate, and apply the technologies shaping the future.

Reaching 125,000 subscribers is an important achievement, but it is also a reflection of something larger: a global community that values curiosity, technical excellence, and the satisfaction that comes from creating something new.

To everyone who has subscribed, watched, commented, shared a project, appeared on a livestream, partnered with us, or joined the conversation, thank you for being part of the journey.

The next chapter is already underway.