Silicon ChipOrder Form - March 2012 SILICON CHIP
  1. Outer Front Cover
  2. Contents
  3. Publisher's Letter: Innovation is the key to success
  4. Feature: Vertical Farms: Factory Farming In The 21st Century by Leo SImpson
  5. Project: Interplanetary Voice For Alien Sound Effects by John Clarke
  6. Project: Ultra-LD Mk.3 135W/Channel Stereo Amplifier, Pt.1 by Greg Swain
  7. PartShop
  8. Order Form
  9. Project: SemTest: A Discrete Semiconductor Test Set; Pt.2 by Jim Rowe
  10. Review: Audio Precision APx525 Audio Analyser by Allan Linton-Smith & Nicholas Vinen
  11. Subscriptions
  12. Project: 12/24V MPPT Solar Charge Controller Rev.1 by John Clarke
  13. Feature: Q & A On The MPPT Solar Charger by Silicon Chip
  14. Vintage Radio: The Story Of Atwater Kent Radios From The 1920s by Kevin Poulter
  15. Book Store
  16. Advertising Index
  17. Outer Back Cover

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Items relevant to "Interplanetary Voice For Alien Sound Effects":
  • Interplanetary Voice PCB [08102121] (AUD $10.00)
  • Interplanetary Voice PCB pattern (PDF download) [08102121] (Free)
  • Interplanetary Voice panel artwork and drilling template (PDF download) (Free)
Items relevant to "Ultra-LD Mk.3 135W/Channel Stereo Amplifier, Pt.1":
  • Ultra-LD Mk3 200W Amplifier Module PCB [01107111] (AUD $15.00)
  • Input Switching Module PCB for the Low Noise Preamplifier [01111112] (AUD $15.00)
  • Input Selection Pushbutton PCB for the Low Noise Preamplifier [01111113] (AUD $5.00)
  • Ultra-LD Mk3/Mk4 Amplifier Power Supply PCB [01109111] (AUD $15.00)
  • Preamp & Remote Volume Control PCB for the Ultra-LD Mk3 [01111111] (AUD $30.00)
  • Ultra-LD Mk.3 Power Supply PCB pattern (PDF download) [01109111] (Free)
  • Ultra-LD Mk.3 Amplifier PCB pattern (PDF download) [01107111] (Free)
Articles in this series:
  • Ultra-LD Mk.3 135W/Channel Stereo Amplifier, Pt.1 (March 2012)
  • Ultra-LD Mk.3 135W/Channel Stereo Amplifier, Pt.1 (March 2012)
  • Ultra-LD Mk.3 135W/Channel Stereo Amplifier, Pt.2 (April 2012)
  • Ultra-LD Mk.3 135W/Channel Stereo Amplifier, Pt.2 (April 2012)
  • Ultra-LD Mk.3 135W/Channel Stereo Amplifier, Pt.3 (May 2012)
  • Ultra-LD Mk.3 135W/Channel Stereo Amplifier, Pt.3 (May 2012)
Items relevant to "SemTest: A Discrete Semiconductor Test Set; Pt.2":
  • SemTest Upper PCB [04103122] (AUD $20.00)
  • SemTest Lower PCB [04103121] (AUD $20.00)
  • High Voltage Crowbar PCB [04105121] (AUD $7.50)
  • PIC16F877A-I/P programmed for the SemTest semiconductor test set [0410312B.HEX] (Programmed Microcontroller, AUD $20.00)
  • SemTest front panel [04103123] (PCB, AUD $50.00)
  • Firmware (ASM and HEX) files for the SemTest semiconductor test set [1410312B] (Software, Free)
  • High Voltage Crowbar PCB pattern (PDF download) [04105121] (Free)
  • SemTest Lower PCB pattern (PDF download) [04103121] (Free)
  • SemTest Upper PCB pattern (PDF download) [04103122] (Free)
  • SemTest front panel artwork and drilling template (PDF download) [04103123] (Free)
Articles in this series:
  • SemTest: A Discrete Semiconductor Test Set; Pt.1 (February 2012)
  • SemTest: A Discrete Semiconductor Test Set; Pt.1 (February 2012)
  • SemTest: A Discrete Semiconductor Test Set; Pt.2 (March 2012)
  • SemTest: A Discrete Semiconductor Test Set; Pt.2 (March 2012)
  • SemTest Discrete Semiconductor Test Set; Pt.3 (May 2012)
  • SemTest Discrete Semiconductor Test Set; Pt.3 (May 2012)
Items relevant to "12/24V MPPT Solar Charge Controller Rev.1":
  • PIC16F88-E/P programmed for the MPPT Solar Charge Controller Rev.1 [1410211B.HEX] (Programmed Microcontroller, AUD $15.00)
  • PIC16F88-I/P programmed for the 12/24V 3-Stage MPPT Solar Charge Controller [1410211A.HEX] (Programmed Microcontroller, AUD $15.00)
  • Firmware (ASM and HEX) files for the MPPT Solar Charger RevA [1410211B] (Software, Free)
  • 12/24V 3-Stage MPPT Solar Charger Rev.A PCB pattern (PDF download) [14102112] (Free)
  • 12/24V 3-Stage MPPT Solar Charger Rev.1 PCB [14102112] (AUD $20.00)
  • 12/24V 3-Stage MPPT Solar Charge Controller PCB [14102111] (AUD $15.00)
Articles in this series:
  • Build A 12/24V 3-Stage Solar Charge Controller (February 2011)
  • Build A 12/24V 3-Stage Solar Charge Controller (February 2011)
  • Q & A On The MPPT Solar Charger (March 2012)
  • 12/24V MPPT Solar Charge Controller Rev.1 (March 2012)
  • Q & A On The MPPT Solar Charger (March 2012)
  • 12/24V MPPT Solar Charge Controller Rev.1 (March 2012)
Items relevant to "Q & A On The MPPT Solar Charger":
  • PIC16F88-E/P programmed for the MPPT Solar Charge Controller Rev.1 [1410211B.HEX] (Programmed Microcontroller, AUD $15.00)
  • PIC16F88-I/P programmed for the 12/24V 3-Stage MPPT Solar Charge Controller [1410211A.HEX] (Programmed Microcontroller, AUD $15.00)
  • Firmware (ASM and HEX) files for the MPPT Solar Charger RevA [1410211B] (Software, Free)
  • 12/24V 3-Stage MPPT Solar Charger Rev.A PCB pattern (PDF download) [14102112] (Free)
Articles in this series:
  • Build A 12/24V 3-Stage Solar Charge Controller (February 2011)
  • Build A 12/24V 3-Stage Solar Charge Controller (February 2011)
  • Q & A On The MPPT Solar Charger (March 2012)
  • 12/24V MPPT Solar Charge Controller Rev.1 (March 2012)
  • Q & A On The MPPT Solar Charger (March 2012)
  • 12/24V MPPT Solar Charge Controller Rev.1 (March 2012)

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AND NOW THE PRE-PROGRAMMED MICROS, TOO! Micros from copyrighted and contributed projects may not be available. As a service to readers, SILICON CHIP is now stocking microcontrollers and microprocessors used in new projects (from 2012 on) and some selected older projects – pre-programmed and ready to fly! Price for any of these micros is just $15.00 each + $10 p&p per order PIC18F2550-I/SP PIC18F4550-I/P PIC16F877A-I/P dsPIC33FJ128GP802-I/SP PIC16F88-E/P PIC18F27J53-I/SP Batt Capacity Meter (Jun09), Intelligent Fan Controller (Jul10) GPS Car Computer (Jan10), GPS Boat Computer (Oct10) 6-Digit GPS Clock (May-Jun09), Lab Digital Pot (Jul10) Digital Audio Signal Generator (Mar-May10), Digital Lighting Controller (Oct-Dec10), SportSync (May11), Digital Audio Delay (Dec11) Projector Speed (Apr11), Vox (Jun11), Ultrasonic Water Tank Level (Sep11), Quizzical (Oct11), Ultra-LD Preamp (Nov11) USB Data Logger (Dec10-Feb11) PIC32MX795F512H-80I/PT PIC18LF14K22 PIC18F14K50 ATTiny861 PIC12F675 ATTiny2313 ATMega48 PIC18F1320-I/SO Maximite (Mar11), miniMaximite (Nov11) Digital Spirit Level (Aug11), G-Force Meter (Nov11) USB MIDIMate (Oct11) VVA Thermometer/Thermostat (Mar10), Rudder Position Indicator (Jul11) UHF Remote Switch (Jan09), Ultrasonic Cleaner (Aug10), Ultrasonic Anti-fouling (Sep10) Remote-Controlled Timer (Aug10) Stereo DAC (Sep-Nov09) Intelligent Dimmer (Apr09) *Note: P&P is extra ($10 per order). Prices listed include GST and are valid only for month of publication of this list; thereafter are subject to change without notice. 03/12 When ordering, be sure to nominate BOTH the micro required and the project for which it must be programmed. SILICON CHIP Order Form Your Name: Your Address: State: Postcode: Country: Telephone No: Fax No: Email Address: Please supply: Qty Item Price Item Description P&P if extra Total Price TOTAL $A Thank you for your order. Payment options:  EFT/Bank Deposit: Silicon Chip BSB 012-243 A/C 2636-80001 Please confirm transfer by email to silicon<at>siliconchip.com.au or fax 02 9939 2648  PayPal: From your PayPal account: “Send Money” to silicon<at>siliconchip.com.au  Cheque/Money Order/Bank Draft: payable to Silicon Chip (Australian dollars only) Mail to Silicon Chip PO Box 139 Collaroy NSW 2097 Australia  Credit Card (see below; Visa and Mastercard ONLY): Fax to 02 9939 2648, telephone 02 9939 3295 or mail or email to above address. If paying by Visa or Mastercard please enter your details below (we DO NOT accept Amex, Diners or other credit cards) Card No: Cardholder Name: To eMAIL (24/7) Place silicon<at>siliconchip.com.au Your siliconchip.com.au with order & credit card details Order: - OR - FAX (24/7) This form (or a photocopy) to (02) 9939 2648 with all details - / Expiry Date: Signature: OR PAYPAL (24/7) OR Use PayPal to pay silicon<at>siliconchip.com.au PHONE – (9-5, Mon-Fri) Call (02) 9939 3295 with your credit card details MAIL OR This form to PO Box 139, March 2012  43 Collaroy NSW 2097 *ALL ITEMS SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY. PRICES VALID FOR MONTH OF MAGAZINE ISSUE ONLY. ALL PRICES IN AUSTRALIAN DOLLARS AND INCLUDE GST WHERE APPLICABLE. 02/12