Silicon ChipOuter Front Cover - March 2016 SILICON CHIP

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  1. Outer Front Cover
  2. Contents
  3. Publisher's Letter: Future electronic developments in cars
  4. Feature: A Look At Quantum Computers by Dr David Maddison
  5. Project: Ultrasonic Garage Parking Assistant by Geoff Graham
  6. Project: 1-Wire Digital Temperature Sensor For The Raspberry Pi by Greg Swain & Nicholas Vinen
  7. Project: Delta Throttle Timer For Cars by John Clarke
  8. Product Showcase
  9. Serviceman's Log: Sorting my quake-damaged workshop by Dave Thompson
  10. Project: Solar MPPT Charger & Lighting Controller, Pt.2 by John Clarke
  11. Project: Battery-Pack Cell Balancer For Optimum Charging by Nicholas Vinen
  12. Feature: Save Money By Replacing Batteries In Emergency Lights by Ross Tester
  13. Vintage Radio: HMV 1939 model 209 5-valve radio by Associate Professor Graham Parslow
  14. Subscriptions
  15. PartShop
  16. Market Centre
  17. Advertising Index
  18. Notes & Errata: Loudspeaker Protector / High-Visibility 6-Digit LED GPS Clock / QuickBrake

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Items relevant to "Ultrasonic Garage Parking Assistant":
  • Micromite LCD BackPack PCB (2.8-inch version) [07102122] (AUD $7.50)
  • Matte/Gloss Black UB3 Lid for 2.8-inch Micromite LCD BackPack (PCB, AUD $5.00)
  • Clear UB3 Lid for 2.8-inch Micromite LCD BackPack (PCB, AUD $5.00)
  • Gloss Black UB3 Lid for 2.8-inch Micromite LCD BackPack (PCB, AUD $4.00)
  • PIC32MX170F256B-50I/SP programmed for the Micromite-based Ultrasonic Garage Parking Assistant [ParkingAssistFull.hex] (Programmed Microcontroller, AUD $15.00)
  • MCP1700 3.3V LDO (TO-92) (Component, AUD $1.50)
  • CP2102-based USB/TTL serial converter with 5-pin header and 30cm jumper cable (Component, AUD $5.00)
  • Micromite Parking Assistant sensor & lid (Component, AUD $7.50)
  • Firmware (HEX) file and BASIC source code for the Micromite-based Ultrasonic Garage Parking Assistant (Software, Free)
  • Micromite LCD BackPack PCB patterns (PDF download) [07102121/2] (Free)
  • Micromite LCD BackPack/Ultrasonic sensor lid cutting diagrams (download) (Panel Artwork, AUD $3.00)
Items relevant to "1-Wire Digital Temperature Sensor For The Raspberry Pi":
  • DS18B20 waterproof digital temperature sensor with ~1m lead (Component, AUD $5.00)
  • Script for Raspberry Pi 1-Wire Temperature Sensor (Software, Free)
Articles in this series:
  • Raspberry Pi Temperature/Humidity/Pressure Monitor Pt.1 (January 2016)
  • Raspberry Pi Temperature/Humidity/Pressure Monitor, Pt.2 (February 2016)
  • 1-Wire Digital Temperature Sensor For The Raspberry Pi (March 2016)
Items relevant to "Delta Throttle Timer For Cars":
  • QuickBrake/Delta Throttle Timer PCB [05102161] (AUD $12.50)
  • QuickBrake/Delta Throttle Timer PCB pattern (PDF download) [05102161] (AUD $3.00)
Articles in this series:
  • Reduce Rear-End Collision Risk With The QuickBrake (January 2016)
  • Delta Throttle Timer For Cars (March 2016)
Items relevant to "Solar MPPT Charger & Lighting Controller, Pt.2":
  • Solar MPPT Charger & Lighting Controller PCB [16101161] (AUD $15.00)
  • PIC16F88-E/P programmed for the Solar MPPT Charger & Lighting Controller [1610116A.HEX] (Programmed Microcontroller, AUD $10.00)
  • Firmware (ASM and HEX) files for the Solar MPPT Charger & Lighting Controller [1610116A.HEX] (Software, Free)
  • Solar MPPT Charger & Lighting Controller PCB pattern (PDF download) [16101161] (AUD $3.00)
Articles in this series:
  • Solar MPPT Charger & Lighting Controller, Pt.1 (February 2016)
  • Solar MPPT Charger & Lighting Controller, Pt.2 (March 2016)
Items relevant to "Battery-Pack Cell Balancer For Optimum Charging":
  • Battery Pack Cell Balancer PCB [11111151] (AUD $6.00)
  • PIC16LF1709-I/SO programmed for the Battery Pack Cell Balancer [1111115A.HEX] (Programmed Microcontroller, AUD $10.00)
  • SMD Parts for the Battery Pack Cell Balancer (Component, AUD $50.00)
  • Firmware (HEX) file and C source code for the Battery Pack Cell Balancer [1111115A.HEX] (Software, Free)
  • Battery Pack Cell Balancer PCB pattern (PDF download) [11111151] (AUD $3.00)

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MARCH 2016 9 PP255003/01272 $ 95* INC GST NZ $ 12 90 INC GST Do you understand QUANTUM COMPUTING? You’re in good company – NOBODY DOES! One for the car enthusiasts DELTA THROTTLE TIMER Detects hard acceleration or deceleration to control whatever you want it to! Need help in tight parking spaces? Build the ULTRASONIC FREE with this issue* 2016/2017 CATALOG siliconchip.com.au Celebrating 40 Years! 384 jam-packed pages Over 900 new products * Australia only PARKING ASSISTANT Changes colour and gives direct reading (in cm) of distance March 2016  1 between bumper and oops!