In this month’s Elektor Engineering Insights, we’ll host an exciting episode of Elektor Engineering Insights featuring Alessandro Placitelli, the creative force behind PLACITECH. With over 430,000 YouTube subscribers, Alessandro blends electronics, 3D printing, and humor to make engineering both accessible and entertaining. In this episode, we’ll dive into his content creation journey, viral inventions, and the future of engineering entertainment. 

Tech, Humor & Invention with Placitech — EEI #49

Tech, Humor & Invention with Placitech

Date: Wednesday, 26 March 2025 
Time: 16:00 CET (10:00 AM ET, 15:00 UTC) 

 

What to Expect

  • Engineering Meets Entertainment – How Alessandro makes technical content fun and engaging.  
  • Going Viral – A look at some of his most creative and popular projects.  
  • 3D Printing and Electronics – How he blends these technologies into his builds.  
  • The Future of PLACITECH – New ideas and directions for 2025.  

Giveaway 

Five lucky winners will each receive an Arduino Nano from the Elektor Store! To enter, simply watch the show and submit the special code word (revealed during the episode) on Elektor’s website.

The Arduino Nano is a compact, breadboard-friendly microcontroller based on the ATmega328 (Arduino Nano 3.x). Offering the same functionality as the Arduino Duemilanove but in a smaller form factor, it’s perfect for embedded projects, prototyping, and learning microcontroller programming. Designed and produced by Gravitech, the Nano connects via a Mini-B USB cable and is an excellent choice for makers of all levels.

Don’t miss this chance to win and start building exciting projects!
 

About Alessandro & Placitech

Alessandro Placitelli is an electrical engineer and content creator best known for his PLACITECH YouTube channel (youtube.com/@placitech). With a knack for blending technology and humor, his projects turn engineering into entertainment, making complex concepts accessible to a broad audience. His builds often integrate 3D printing, electronics, and creative problem-solving, earning him a dedicated following of over 430K subscribers. Initially focused on short-form videos, Alessandro is now shifting toward long-form content, offering deeper insights into his inventive projects.  

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