Join editor Brian Tristam Williams and Editor-in-Chief Jens nickel for Lab Talk #28, where we’ll talk shop as usual, and this time explore the cutting-edge world of RISC-V, the open-source architecture revolutionizing embedded development. Vincent Defert, an experienced IT trainer and embedded systems expert, along with Elektor engineers Jean-François Simon and Saad Imtiaz, will join us around our virtual roundtable to look at the RISC-V ecosystem, including: • The rise of RISC-V: An open-source challenger to ARM. • How RISC-V fosters innovation and reduces costs in embedded development. • Practical applications of RISC-V in IoT, AI, and more. • Insights into development boards and tools for RISC-V. • Why open-source architecture is the future of microcontrollers. 📆 Date: Tuesday, 28 January 2025 🕓 Time: 16:00 CET (10:00 AM EDT / 15:00 UTC) We’ll also have the chat open for your questions and comments about anything tech related. Giveaway Alert: Three lucky viewers will win a bundle consisting of: 📘Book: “RISC-V Assembly Language Programming using ESP32-C3 and QEMU” Hands-on guide to learning RISC-V assembly language programming. Focuses on clear, essential concepts for students and enthusiasts. Includes projects with the Espressif ESP32-C3 chip and QEMU emulator. 🤖 ESP32-C3-DevKitM-1 Development Board Entry-level board featuring the ESP32-C3-MINI-1 module. Integrates Wi-Fi and Bluetooth LE with GPIOs for easy interfacing. Compact, breadboard-friendly design for IoT and embedded projects. Perfect for diving into RISC-V and exploring its potential! More about those products here: 🔗 elektor.com/products/risc-v-assembly-language-programming-using-esp32-c3-and-qemu 🔗 elektor.com/products/esp32-c3-devkitm-1 More on Lab Talk: 🔗 elektormagazine.com/elektor-lab-talk About Vincent Defert: Vincent Defert is an experienced IT trainer and former full-stack developer with nearly 30 years in the industry, specializing in Java, C, and web technologies. He is a passionate advocate for open-source, having contributed to FreeBSD actively through translations and port maintenance. Having switched to Linux, Vincent also dedicates himself to advancing knowledge on RISC-V microcontrollers, offering articles, courses, and exercises for students, developers, and hobbyists. Beyond tech, he enjoys creative writing, and is multilingual communicator with a background in public speaking and event organization. #RISCV #LabTalk #Linux