Emona - June 2019 - Silicon Chip Online

Outer Front Cover
Contents
Publisher's Letter: Will 5G mobile networks live up to the hype?
Feature: From a knotted rope to side-scanning SONAR by Dr David Maddison
Project: An AM/FM/CW Scanning HF/VHF RF Signal Generator by Andrew Woodfield, ZL2PD
Feature: e-Paper displays: no paper involved! by Tim Blythman
Project: Steering Wheel Audio Button to Infrared Adaptor by John Clarke
Product Showcase
Serviceman's Log: Fixing a “Cheap as” set of cans by Dave Thompson
Project: Very accurate speedo, car clock & auto volume change by Tim Blythman
Project: DSP Active Crossover and 8-channel Parametric Equaliser, part two by Phil Prosser & Nicholas Vinen
Feature: El Cheapo Modules: Long Range (LoRa) Transceivers by Jim Rowe
Subscriptions
Vintage Radio: AWA Radiola Model 137 by Rob Leplaw
PartShop
Market Centre
Advertising Index
Notes & Errata: DSP Active Crossover/Parametric Equaliser, May 2019
Outer Back Cover: Hare & Forbes

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Items relevant to "An AM/FM/CW Scanning HF/VHF RF Signal Generator":

AM/FM/CW Scanning HF/VHF RF Signal Generator PCB [04106191] (AUD $15.00)
ATmega328P programmed with the firmware for the RF Signal Generator [0410619A.HEX] (V14) (Programmed Microcontroller, AUD $10.00)
Pulse-type rotary encoder with pushbutton and 18t spline shaft (Component, AUD $3.00)
Firmware for the RF Signal Generator [0410619A.HEX] (Software, Free)
AM/FM/CW Scanning HF/VHF RF Signal Generator PCB pattern (PDF download) [05105191] (Free)
AM/FM/CW Scanning HF/VHF RF Signal Generator panel artwork, cutting diagrams and STL files (downloads) (Free)

Articles in this series:

An AM/FM/CW Scanning HF/VHF RF Signal Generator (June 2019)
An AM/FM/CW Scanning HF/VHF RF Signal Generator (June 2019)
Building the RF Signal Generator (Part 2) (July 2019)
Building the RF Signal Generator (Part 2) (July 2019)

Items relevant to "e-Paper displays: no paper involved!":

Demonstration software for the e-Paper/e-Ink article (Free)

Items relevant to "Steering Wheel Audio Button to Infrared Adaptor":

Steering Wheel Controller to IR PCB [05105191] (AUD $5.00)
PIC12F617-I/P programmed for the Steering Wheel Controller to IR project [1510519A.HEX] (Programmed Microcontroller, AUD $10.00)
Firmware (ASM and HEX) files for the Steering Wheel Controller to IR adaptor [1510519A.HEX] (Software, Free)
Steering Wheel Controller to IR PCB pattern (PDF download) [05105191] (Free)
Steering Wheel Controller to IR lid panel artwork (PDF download) (Free)

Items relevant to "Very accurate speedo, car clock & auto volume change":

GPS "Finesaver Plus" Speedo/Clock/Volume Control PCB [01104191] (AUD $7.50)
PIC16F1455-I/P programmed for the GPS "Finesaver Plus" Speedo/Clock/Volume Control [0110419A.HEX] (Programmed Microcontroller, AUD $10.00)
1.3-inch blue OLED with 4-pin I²C interface (Component, AUD $15.00)
1.3-inch white OLED with 4-pin I²C interface (Component, AUD $15.00)
VK2828U7G5LF TTL GPS/GLONASS/GALILEO module with antenna and cable (Component, AUD $25.00)
MCP4251-502E/P dual 5kΩ digital potentiometer (Component, AUD $3.00)
Spare cable for VK2828U7G5LF GPS module (Component, AUD $1.00)
Laser-cut acrylic case pieces for the GPS "Finesaver Plus" Speedo/Clock/Volume Control (PCB, AUD $10.00)
Firmware (C and HEX) files for the GPS "Finesaver Plus" Speedo/Clock/Volume Control [0110419A.HEX] (Software, Free)
GPS "Finesaver Plus" Speedo/Clock/Volume Control PCB pattern (PDF download) [01104191] (Free)

Items relevant to "DSP Active Crossover and 8-channel Parametric Equaliser, part two":

DSP Crossover CPU PCB [01106193] (AUD $5.00)
DSP Crossover LCD Adaptor PCB [01106196] (AUD $2.50)
DSP Crossover front panel control PCB [01106195] (AUD $5.00)
DSP Crossover DAC PCB [01106192] (AUD $7.50)
DSP Crossover power supply PCB [01106194] (AUD $7.50)
DSP Crossover ADC PCB [01106191] (AUD $7.50)
DSP Active Crossover complete PCB set (7 boards) [01106191-6] (AUD $40.00)
PIC32MZ2048EFH064-250I/PT programmed for the DSP Active Crossover/Equaliser (V8) (Programmed Microcontroller, AUD $30.00)
Pulse-type rotary encoder with pushbutton and 18t spline shaft (Component, AUD $3.00)
128x64 Blue LCD screen with KS0108-compatible controller (Component, AUD $30.00)
Firmware and source code for the DSP Active Crossover/Equaliser project [0610619A.HEX] (Software, Free)
DSP Active Crossover/DDS/Reflow Oven PCB patterns (PDF download) [01106191-6] (Free)

Articles in this series:

DSP Active Crossover and 8-channel Parametric Equaliser (May 2019)
DSP Active Crossover and 8-channel Parametric Equaliser (May 2019)
DSP Active Crossover and 8-channel Parametric Equaliser, part two (June 2019)
DSP Active Crossover and 8-channel Parametric Equaliser, part two (June 2019)
DSP Active Crossover and 8-channel Parametric Equaliser (July 2019)
DSP Active Crossover and 8-channel Parametric Equaliser (July 2019)

Items relevant to "El Cheapo Modules: Long Range (LoRa) Transceivers":

Sample code for El Cheapo Modules - 434MHz LoRa Transceivers (Software, Free)

Articles in this series:

El Cheapo Modules From Asia - Part 1 (October 2016)
El Cheapo Modules From Asia - Part 1 (October 2016)
El Cheapo Modules From Asia - Part 2 (December 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 3 (January 2017)
El Cheapo Modules from Asia - Part 4 (February 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 5: LCD module with I²C (March 2017)
El Cheapo Modules, Part 6: Direct Digital Synthesiser (April 2017)
El Cheapo Modules, Part 6: Direct Digital Synthesiser (April 2017)
El Cheapo Modules, Part 7: LED Matrix displays (June 2017)
El Cheapo Modules, Part 7: LED Matrix displays (June 2017)
El Cheapo Modules: Li-ion & LiPo Chargers (August 2017)
El Cheapo Modules: Li-ion & LiPo Chargers (August 2017)
El Cheapo modules Part 9: AD9850 DDS module (September 2017)
El Cheapo modules Part 9: AD9850 DDS module (September 2017)
El Cheapo Modules Part 10: GPS receivers (October 2017)
El Cheapo Modules Part 10: GPS receivers (October 2017)
El Cheapo Modules 11: Pressure/Temperature Sensors (December 2017)
El Cheapo Modules 11: Pressure/Temperature Sensors (December 2017)
El Cheapo Modules 12: 2.4GHz Wireless Data Modules (January 2018)
El Cheapo Modules 12: 2.4GHz Wireless Data Modules (January 2018)
El Cheapo Modules 13: sensing motion and moisture (February 2018)
El Cheapo Modules 13: sensing motion and moisture (February 2018)
El Cheapo Modules 14: Logarithmic RF Detector (March 2018)
El Cheapo Modules 14: Logarithmic RF Detector (March 2018)
El Cheapo Modules 16: 35-4400MHz frequency generator (May 2018)
El Cheapo Modules 16: 35-4400MHz frequency generator (May 2018)
El Cheapo Modules 17: 4GHz digital attenuator (June 2018)
El Cheapo Modules 17: 4GHz digital attenuator (June 2018)
El Cheapo: 500MHz frequency counter and preamp (July 2018)
El Cheapo: 500MHz frequency counter and preamp (July 2018)
El Cheapo modules Part 19 – Arduino NFC Shield (September 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 20: two tiny compass modules (November 2018)
El cheapo modules, part 21: stamp-sized audio player (December 2018)
El cheapo modules, part 21: stamp-sized audio player (December 2018)
El Cheapo Modules 22: Stepper Motor Drivers (February 2019)
El Cheapo Modules 22: Stepper Motor Drivers (February 2019)
El Cheapo Modules 23: Galvanic Skin Response (March 2019)
El Cheapo Modules 23: Galvanic Skin Response (March 2019)
El Cheapo Modules: Class D amplifier modules (May 2019)
El Cheapo Modules: Class D amplifier modules (May 2019)
El Cheapo Modules: Long Range (LoRa) Transceivers (June 2019)
El Cheapo Modules: Long Range (LoRa) Transceivers (June 2019)
El Cheapo Modules: AD584 Precision Voltage References (July 2019)
El Cheapo Modules: AD584 Precision Voltage References (July 2019)
Three I-O Expanders to give you more control! (November 2019)
Three I-O Expanders to give you more control! (November 2019)
El Cheapo modules: “Intelligent” 8x8 RGB LED Matrix (January 2020)
El Cheapo modules: “Intelligent” 8x8 RGB LED Matrix (January 2020)
El Cheapo modules: 8-channel USB Logic Analyser (February 2020)
El Cheapo modules: 8-channel USB Logic Analyser (February 2020)
New w-i-d-e-b-a-n-d RTL-SDR modules (May 2020)
New w-i-d-e-b-a-n-d RTL-SDR modules (May 2020)
New w-i-d-e-b-a-n-d RTL-SDR modules, Part 2 (June 2020)
New w-i-d-e-b-a-n-d RTL-SDR modules, Part 2 (June 2020)
El Cheapo Modules: Mini Digital Volt/Amp Panel Meters (December 2020)
El Cheapo Modules: Mini Digital Volt/Amp Panel Meters (December 2020)
El Cheapo Modules: Mini Digital AC Panel Meters (January 2021)
El Cheapo Modules: Mini Digital AC Panel Meters (January 2021)
El Cheapo Modules: LCR-T4 Digital Multi-Tester (February 2021)
El Cheapo Modules: LCR-T4 Digital Multi-Tester (February 2021)
El Cheapo Modules: USB-PD chargers (July 2021)
El Cheapo Modules: USB-PD chargers (July 2021)
El Cheapo Modules: USB-PD Triggers (August 2021)
El Cheapo Modules: USB-PD Triggers (August 2021)
El Cheapo Modules: 3.8GHz Digital Attenuator (October 2021)
El Cheapo Modules: 3.8GHz Digital Attenuator (October 2021)
El Cheapo Modules: 6GHz Digital Attenuator (November 2021)
El Cheapo Modules: 6GHz Digital Attenuator (November 2021)
El Cheapo Modules: 35MHz-4.4GHz Signal Generator (December 2021)
El Cheapo Modules: 35MHz-4.4GHz Signal Generator (December 2021)
El Cheapo Modules: LTDZ Spectrum Analyser (January 2022)
El Cheapo Modules: LTDZ Spectrum Analyser (January 2022)
Low-noise HF-UHF Amplifiers (February 2022)
Low-noise HF-UHF Amplifiers (February 2022)
A Gesture Recognition Module (March 2022)
A Gesture Recognition Module (March 2022)
Air Quality Sensors (May 2022)
Air Quality Sensors (May 2022)
MOS Air Quality Sensors (June 2022)
MOS Air Quality Sensors (June 2022)
PAS CO2 Air Quality Sensor (July 2022)
PAS CO2 Air Quality Sensor (July 2022)
Particulate Matter (PM) Sensors (November 2022)
Particulate Matter (PM) Sensors (November 2022)
Heart Rate Sensor Module (February 2023)
Heart Rate Sensor Module (February 2023)
UVM-30A UV Light Sensor (May 2023)
UVM-30A UV Light Sensor (May 2023)
VL6180X Rangefinding Module (July 2023)
VL6180X Rangefinding Module (July 2023)
pH Meter Module (September 2023)
pH Meter Module (September 2023)
1.3in Monochrome OLED Display (October 2023)
1.3in Monochrome OLED Display (October 2023)
16-bit precision 4-input ADC (November 2023)
16-bit precision 4-input ADC (November 2023)
1-24V USB Power Supply (October 2024)
1-24V USB Power Supply (October 2024)
14-segment, 4-digit LED Display Modules (November 2024)
14-segment, 4-digit LED Display Modules (November 2024)
0.91-inch OLED Screen (November 2024)
0.91-inch OLED Screen (November 2024)
The Quason VL6180X laser rangefinder module (January 2025)
The Quason VL6180X laser rangefinder module (January 2025)
TCS230 Colour Sensor (January 2025)
TCS230 Colour Sensor (January 2025)
Using Electronic Modules: 1-24V Adjustable USB Power Supply (February 2025)
Using Electronic Modules: 1-24V Adjustable USB Power Supply (February 2025)
Low-cost electronic modules: 8×16 LED Matrix module (July 2025)
Low-cost electronic modules: 8×16 LED Matrix module (July 2025)

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