Silicon ChipProduct Showcase - February 2019 SILICON CHIP

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  1. Outer Front Cover
  2. Contents
  3. Publisher's Letter: Beware of dodgy and counterfeit electronics
  4. Feature: Medical, Health and First Aid Smartphone Apps - Part 1 by Dr David Maddison
  5. Project: Versatile Trailing Edge Dimmer with Touch Plate & IR by John Clarke
  6. Review: Rigol’s MSO5354 Mixed Signal Oscilloscope by Tim Blythman
  7. Feature: El Cheapo Modules 22: Stepper Motor Drivers by Jim Rowe
  8. Project: Motion-sensing 12V Power Switch by Nicholas Vinen
  9. Product Showcase
  10. Serviceman's Log: (What) were the designers thinking? by Dave Thompson
  11. Project: USB Mouse and Keyboard Interface for Micros by Tim Blythman
  12. Project: Build-it-yourself DAB+/FM/AM radio by Duraid Madina & Nicholas Vinen
  13. Review: Philips “Brilliance” Ultrawide Monitor by Nicholas Vinen
  14. Vintage Radio: 1970s BWD 216 Hybrid Bench Supply by Ian Batty
  15. PartShop
  16. Subscriptions
  17. Market Centre
  18. Advertising Index
  19. Notes & Errata: Isolated Serial Link, January 2019; 800W(+) UPS, May-July 2018; Full Wave, 230V Universal Motor Speed Controller, March 2018; BackPack Touchscreen DDS Signal Generator, April 2017; SC200 Audio Amplifier, January-March 2017; 12AX7 Valve Audio Preamplifier, November 2003
  20. Outer Back Cover

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Items relevant to "Versatile Trailing Edge Dimmer with Touch Plate & IR ":
  • Touch and IR Remote Control Trailing Edge Dimmer Main PCB [10111191] (AUD $10.00)
  • Touch and IR Remote Control Trailing Edge Dimmer Mounting PCB [10111192] (AUD $10.00)
  • Touch and IR Remote Control Trailing Edge Dimmer Extension PCB [10111193] (AUD $10.00)
  • PIC12F617-I/P programmed for the Touch and IR Remote Control Trailing Edge Dimmer [1011119A.HEX] (Programmed Microcontroller, AUD $10.00)
  • Hard-to-get parts for the Touch and IR Remote Control Trailing Edge Dimmer (Component, AUD $10.00)
  • Infrared receiver parts for the Touch and IR Remote Control Trailing Edge Dimmer (Component, AUD $10.00)
  • Firmware (ASM and HEX) files for the Touch and IR Remote Control Trailing Edge Dimmer [1011119A.HEX] (Software, AUD $3.00)
  • Touch and IR Remote Control Trailing Edge Dimmer PCB patterns (PDF download) [10111191-3] (AUD $3.00)
Items relevant to "El Cheapo Modules 22: Stepper Motor Drivers":
  • DRV8825-based stepper motor driver module (Component, AUD $3.00)
  • Sample code for El Cheapo Modules 22 - Stepper Motor Drivers (Software, Free)
Articles in this series:
  • El Cheapo Modules From Asia - Part 1 (October 2016)
  • El Cheapo Modules From Asia - Part 2 (December 2016)
  • El Cheapo Modules From Asia - Part 3 (January 2017)
  • El Cheapo Modules from Asia - Part 4 (February 2017)
  • El Cheapo Modules, Part 5: LCD module with I²C (March 2017)
  • El Cheapo Modules, Part 6: Direct Digital Synthesiser (April 2017)
  • El Cheapo Modules, Part 7: LED Matix displays (June 2017)
  • El Cheapo Modules: Li-ion & LiPo Chargers (August 2017)
  • El Cheapo modules Part 9: AD9850 DDS module (September 2017)
  • El Cheapo Modules Part 10: GPS receivers (October 2017)
  • El Cheapo Modules 11: Pressure/Temperature Sensors (December 2017)
  • El Cheapo Modules 12: 2.4GHz Wireless Data Modules (January 2018)
  • El Cheapo Modules 13: sensing motion and moisture (February 2018)
  • El Cheapo Modules 14: Logarithmic RF Detector (March 2018)
  • El Cheapo Modules 16: 35-4400MHz frequency generator (May 2018)
  • El Cheapo Modules 17: 4GHz digital attenuator (June 2018)
  • El Cheapo: 500MHz frequency counter and preamp (July 2018)
  • El Cheapo modules Part 19 – Arduino NFC Shield (September 2018)
  • El cheapo modules, part 20: two tiny compass modules (November 2018)
  • El cheapo modules, part 21: stamp-sized audio player (December 2018)
  • El Cheapo Modules 22: Stepper Motor Drivers (February 2019)
Items relevant to "Motion-sensing 12V Power Switch":
  • Motion-Sensing 12V Power Switch SMD PCB [05102191] (AUD $2.50)
  • Short form kit for the Motion-Triggered 12V Switch (Component, AUD $10.00)
  • SW-18010P Vibration Sensor Switch (Component, AUD $1.00)
  • Motion-Sensing 12V Power Switch SMD PCB pattern (PDF download) [05102191] (AUD $3.00)
Items relevant to "USB Mouse and Keyboard Interface for Micros":
  • USB Mouse and Keyboard Interface PCB [24311181] (AUD $5.00)
  • PIC32MX270F256B-50I/SP programmed for the USB Mouse and Keyboard Interface for Micros [2431118A/B.HEX] (Programmed Microcontroller, AUD $15.00)
  • MCP1700 3.3V LDO (TO-92) (Component, AUD $1.36-1.50)
  • Software for the USB Mouse and Keyboard Interface for Micros [2431118A.HEX] (AUD $3.00)
  • USB Mouse and Keyboard Interface PCB pattern (PDF download) [24311181] (AUD $3.00)
Items relevant to "Build-it-yourself DAB+/FM/AM radio":
  • DAB+/FM/AM Radio main PCB [06112181 RevC] (AUD $15.00)
  • Case pieces for the DAB+/FM/AM Tuner - PRE ORDER (PCB, AUD $20.00)
  • DAB+/FM/AM Radio main PCB with IC1 pre-soldered (Component, AUD $60.00)
  • DAB+/FM/AM Radio main PCB with IC1 and associated components pre-soldered (AUD $80.00)
  • DAB+/FM/AM Radio set of extra SMD parts (Component, AUD $30.00)
  • 465mm extendable VHF whip antenna with SMA connector (Component, AUD $10.00)
  • 700mm extendable VHF whip antenna with SMA connector (Component, AUD $15.00)
  • PCB-mount right-angle PAL socket (Component, AUD $5.00)
  • PCB-mount right-angle SMA socket (Component, AUD $2.50)
  • Dual Horizontal PCB-mounting RCA sockets (white/red) [RCA-210] (Component, AUD $2.50)
Articles in this series:
  • DAB+ Tuner with FM & AM and a touchscreen interface! (January 2019)
  • Build-it-yourself DAB+/FM/AM radio (February 2019)

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PRODUCT SHOWCASE New “WT” Soldering Station range from Weller The powerful new generation Weller WT101AU soldering station is claimed to be innovative, easy to use and highly cost-effective, combining the low cost of a passive soldering system with the design and ergonomics of an active one. With the new lightweight and thin 90W soldering iron, Weller is presenting the world’s first active soldering system with replaceable, passive, high performance soldering tips. It features a soft rubber grip and thin silicone cable. Multiple stations can be stacked on top of one another saving vital desk space. The display boasts a new inclined design offering a more natural viewing angle and features clearly arranged graphics which make it possible to understand setting parameters at a glance. The control panel on the front is distinctive and offers an uncluttered and particularly clear design. All of the impor- Mouser Electronics Now Shipping New Arduino Uno WiFi Rev 2 Novus LogBox 3G IoT data logger Mouser Electronics, Inc. is now shipping the highly anticipated Uno WiFi Rev 2 from Arduino. The first AVRbased, natively-enabled Internet of Things (IoT) board from Arduino, the Uno WiFi Rev 2 board integrates an 8-bit microcontroller, WiFi module, sensors, and hardwarebased security in the familiar Uno Rev 3 form factor. The new board addresses the wireless connectivity and low power demands of the growing IoT market. The Arduino Uno WiFi Rev 2 is based on the new Microchip Technology ATmega4809 megaAVR microcontroller. The ATmega4809 offers Core Independent Peripherals (CIPs) and an integrated high-speed analog-to-digital converter (ADC) with voltage reference for faster conversion of analog signals. The microcontroller also provides more memory than on previous Uno boards, boasting 48 kBytes of flash and 6 kBytes of RAM, plus three UARTs to enable communication with more than one RF module. It includes a u-blox NINA-W13 module with integrated TCP/ IP protocol stack to provide 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi connectivity enabling access to a Wi-Fi network or for use as an access point. The board also features support for over-the-air (OTA) programming for transfer of Arduino sketches or Wi-Fi firmware. Wireless security is provided by a Microchip ECC608 CryptoAuthentication IC, which combines hardware-based key storage with hardware cryptographic accelerators to implement authentication and encryption protocols. Other features include onboard debugging, inertial measurement unit (IMU) with 3-axis accelerom- Contact: eter and 3-axis gyroscope, 14 dig- Mouser Electronics ital input/output pins (five PWM Web: www.mouser.com/ arduino-uno-wifi-rev2 outputs) and six analog inputs. siliconchip.com.au tant operating elements are placed on the front. The menu button ensures instant access allowing users to navigate through the menu Contact: structure easily. Weller solder- Apex Tool Group Australia Pty Ltd ing equipment is 519 Nurigong Street, Albury, NSW 2640 distributed by the Tel: (02) 9425 6600 Apex Tool Group. Web: apextoolgroup.com.au The new Novus LogBox 3G is an Internet of Things device with an integrated data logger and 3G mobile connectivity. This allows it to be a remote telemetry or mobile monitoring solution. Data can be accessed remotely and centrally through a SCADA application or using the free NXperience software. The device has two universal analog inputs that accept a wide range of sensors (thermocouples, RTD, 4-20mA and 0-10V). It also has internal sensors for measuring temperature, battery voltage and external sources. In addition, LogBox 3G has SMS alarm commands and alerts. Novus provides a free cloud service. To use it integrated with the cloud or SCADA software, the user only needs to fill in a few fields such as login and access password through the NOVUS IoT platform, identify the device and the desired channel. Data from the Logbox can be downloaded or configuration carried out by a PC using the free NXperience software. Memory capacity is 140,000 records. Australia’s electronics magazine Contact: Ocean Controls 44 Frankston Gdns Dve, Carrum Downs Vic 3201 Tel: (03) 9708 3290 Website: oceancontrols.com.au February 2019  61