Silicon ChipOrder Form - May 2012 SILICON CHIP
  1. Outer Front Cover
  2. Contents
  3. Publisher's Letter: Sound levels a sore point on TV and elsewhere
  4. Feature: The Australian Synchrotron by David Maddison
  5. Feature: Getting The Most From ADSL by Alan Ford
  6. Project: PIC/AVR Programming Adaptor Board; Pt.1 by Nicholas VInen
  7. Project: High-Temperature Thermometer/Thermostat by John Clarke
  8. Project: 1.5kW Induction Motor Speed Controller, Pt.2 by Andrew Levido
  9. Project: SemTest Discrete Semiconductor Test Set; Pt.3 by Jim Rowe
  10. Project: Ultra-LD Mk.3 135W/Channel Stereo Amplifier, Pt.3 by Nicholas Vinen
  11. Vintage Radio: Breville 730 dual-wave 5-valve receiver by Rodney Champness
  12. PartShop
  13. Order Form
  14. Advertising Index
  15. Outer Back Cover

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Items relevant to "PIC/AVR Programming Adaptor Board; Pt.1":
  • PIC/AVR Programming Adaptor Board PCB [24105121] (AUD $20.00)
  • PIC/AVR Programming Adaptor Board PCB pattern (PDF download) [24105121] (Free)
Articles in this series:
  • PIC/AVR Programming Adaptor Board; Pt.1 (May 2012)
  • PIC/AVR Programming Adaptor Board; Pt.1 (May 2012)
  • PIC/AVR Programming Adaptor Board; Pt.2 (June 2012)
  • PIC/AVR Programming Adaptor Board; Pt.2 (June 2012)
Items relevant to "High-Temperature Thermometer/Thermostat":
  • High Temperature Thermometer/Thermostat PCB [21105121] (AUD $20.00)
  • High Temperature Thermometer/Thermostat front & rear panels [21105122/3] (PCB, AUD $15.00)
  • High Temperature Thermometer/Thermostat PCB pattern (PDF download) [21105121] (Free)
  • High Temperature Thermometer/Thermostat front & rear panel artwork (PNG download) [21105122/3] (Free)
Items relevant to "1.5kW Induction Motor Speed Controller, Pt.2":
  • 1.5kW Induction Motor Speed Controller PCB [10105122] (AUD $35.00)
  • dsPIC33FJ64MC802-E/SP programmed for the 1.5kW Induction Motor Speed Controller [1010512B.HEX] (Programmed Microcontroller, AUD $25.00)
  • SL32 10015 NTC thermistor (Component, AUD $7.00)
  • Firmware for 1.5kW Induction Motor Speed Controller [1010512B.HEX] (Software, Free)
  • 1.5kW Induction Motor Speed Controller panel artwork and heatsink drilling template (PDF download) (Free)
Articles in this series:
  • 1.5kW Induction Motor Speed Controller, Pt.1 (April 2012)
  • 1.5kW Induction Motor Speed Controller, Pt.1 (April 2012)
  • 1.5kW Induction Motor Speed Controller, Pt.2 (May 2012)
  • 1.5kW Induction Motor Speed Controller, Pt.2 (May 2012)
Items relevant to "SemTest Discrete Semiconductor Test Set; Pt.3":
  • 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 "Ultra-LD Mk.3 135W/Channel Stereo Amplifier, Pt.3":
  • 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)

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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 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) Semtest (Feb-May12) Digital Audio Signal Generator (Mar-May10), Digital Lighting Controller (Oct- Dec10), SportSync (May11), Digital Audio Delay (Dec11) PIC16F88-E/P Projector Speed (Apr11), Vox (Jun11), Ultrasonic Water Tank Level (Sep11), Quizzical (Oct11), Ultra-LD Preamp (Nov11) PIC18F27J53-I/SP USB Data Logger (Dec10-Feb11) PIC32MX795F512H-80I/PT Maximite (Mar11), miniMaximite (Nov11) PIC18LF14K22 PIC18F14K50 ATTiny861 PIC12F675 ATTiny2313 ATMega48 PIC18F1320-I/SO dsPIC33FJ64MC802-E/SP 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) Induction Motor Speed Controller (Apr-May12) *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. 05/12 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 siliconchip.com.au silicon<at>siliconchip.com.au Your 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 ay form 2012  105 ORMThis to PO Box 139, *ALL ITEMS SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY. PRICES VALID FOR MONTH OF MAGAZINE ISSUE ONLY. ALL PRICES IN AUSTRALIAN DOLLARS AND INCLUDE GST WHERE APPLICABLE. Collaroy NSW 2097 05/12