Silicon ChipOrder Form - October 2012 SILICON CHIP
  1. Outer Front Cover
  2. Contents
  3. Publisher's Letter: The attractions of electric cars
  4. Feature: Electric Remotely Piloted Aircraft . . . With Wings by Bob Young
  5. Feature: HAARP: Researching The Ionosphere by Dr. David Maddison
  6. Project: LED Musicolour: Light Up Your Music, Pt.1 by Nicholas Vinen
  7. Project: Reverse Loop Controller For DCC Model Railways by Jeff Monegal
  8. Project: The Nick-Off Bad Cat Deterrent by Greg Swain and Nicholar Vinen
  9. Project: Colour MaxiMite Microcomputer, Pt.2 by Geoff Graham
  10. Project: Wireless Remote Control For The Barking Dog Blaster by Ross Tester
  11. Vintage Radio: The Philips twins: the Dutch BX462A & the Australian model 115 by Rodney Champness
  12. PartShop
  13. Order Form
  14. Book Store
  15. Market Centre
  16. Advertising Index
  17. Outer Back Cover

This is only a preview of the October 2012 issue of Silicon Chip.

You can view 21 of the 104 pages in the full issue, including the advertisments.

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Articles in this series:
  • Radio Control (November 1996)
  • Radio Control (November 1996)
  • Radio Control (February 1997)
  • Radio Control (February 1997)
  • Radio Control (March 1997)
  • Radio Control (March 1997)
  • Radio Control (May 1997)
  • Radio Control (May 1997)
  • Radio Control (June 1997)
  • Radio Control (June 1997)
  • Radio Control (July 1997)
  • Radio Control (July 1997)
  • Radio Control (November 1997)
  • Radio Control (November 1997)
  • Radio Control (December 1997)
  • Radio Control (December 1997)
  • Autopilots For Radio-Controlled Model Aircraft (April 1999)
  • Autopilots For Radio-Controlled Model Aircraft (April 1999)
  • Model Plane Flies The Atlantic (May 1999)
  • Model Plane Flies The Atlantic (May 1999)
  • Tiny, Tiny Spy Planes (July 1999)
  • Tiny, Tiny Spy Planes (July 1999)
  • 2.4GHz DSS Radio Control Systems (February 2009)
  • 2.4GHz DSS Radio Control Systems (February 2009)
  • Unmanned Aerial Vehicles: An Australian Perspective (June 2010)
  • Unmanned Aerial Vehicles: An Australian Perspective (June 2010)
  • RPAs: Designing, Building & Using Them For Business (August 2012)
  • Flying The Parrot AR Drone 2 Quadcopter (August 2012)
  • Multi-Rotor Helicopters (August 2012)
  • Multi-Rotor Helicopters (August 2012)
  • Flying The Parrot AR Drone 2 Quadcopter (August 2012)
  • RPAs: Designing, Building & Using Them For Business (August 2012)
  • Electric Remotely Piloted Aircraft . . . With Wings (October 2012)
  • Electric Remotely Piloted Aircraft . . . With Wings (October 2012)
Items relevant to "LED Musicolour: Light Up Your Music, Pt.1":
  • LED Musicolour PCB [16110121] (AUD $25.00)
  • dsPIC33FJ128GP802-I/SP programmed for the LED Musicolour [1611012A.HEX] (Programmed Microcontroller, AUD $25.00)
  • LED Musicolour front & rear panels [16110122/16110123] (PCB, AUD $20.00)
  • LED Musicolour Firmware (HEX/C - zipped) [1611012A.HEX] (Software, Free)
  • LED Musicolour PCB pattern (PDF download) [16110121] (Free)
  • LED Musicolour front & rear panel artwork (PDF download) [16110122/16110123] (Free)
Articles in this series:
  • LED Musicolour: Light Up Your Music, Pt.1 (October 2012)
  • LED Musicolour: Light Up Your Music, Pt.1 (October 2012)
  • LED Musicolour: Light Up Your Music, Pt.2 (November 2012)
  • LED Musicolour: Light Up Your Music, Pt.2 (November 2012)
Items relevant to "Reverse Loop Controller For DCC Model Railways":
  • DCC Reverse Loop Controller PCB [09110121] (AUD $10.00)
  • PIC12F675-I/P programmed for the DCC Automatic Reverse Loop Controller [0911012A.HEX] (Programmed Microcontroller, AUD $10.00)
  • PIC12F675-I/P programmed for the DCC Block Switch [0911012B.HEX] (Programmed Microcontroller, AUD $10.00)
  • Pair of ZXCT1009 Current Shunt Monitor ICs for DCC Reverse Loop Controller project (Component, AUD $10.00)
  • Firmware (HEX) files for the DCC Automatic Reverse Loop Controller [0911012A and 0911012B] (Software, Free)
  • DCC Reverse Loop Controller PCB pattern (PDF download) [09110121] (Free)
Items relevant to "The Nick-Off Bad Cat Deterrent":
  • Nick-Off! Proximity Alarm PCB [03110121] (AUD $5.00)
  • Nick-Off! Proximity Alarm PCB pattern (PDF download) [03110121] (Free)
  • Nick-Off! Proximity Alarm front panel artwork (PDF download) [03110122] (Free)
Items relevant to "Colour MaxiMite Microcomputer, Pt.2":
  • Colour Maximite PCB [07109121] (AUD $17.50)
  • Colour MaxiMite Firmware, Documentation and Demo software (Free)
Articles in this series:
  • Colour MaxiMite Microcomputer, Pt.1 (September 2012)
  • Colour MaxiMite Microcomputer, Pt.1 (September 2012)
  • Colour MaxiMite Microcomputer, Pt.2 (October 2012)
  • Colour MaxiMite Microcomputer, Pt.2 (October 2012)
Items relevant to "Wireless Remote Control For The Barking Dog Blaster":
  • ETD29 transformer components (AUD $15.00)
  • Barking Dog Blaster panel artwork (PDF download) (Free)
Articles in this series:
  • Barking Dog Blaster: Shut That Annoying Mutt Up! (September 2012)
  • Barking Dog Blaster: Shut That Annoying Mutt Up! (September 2012)
  • Wireless Remote Control For The Barking Dog Blaster (October 2012)
  • Wireless Remote Control For The Barking Dog Blaster (October 2012)

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AND NOW THE PRE-PROGRAMMED MICROS, TOO! Some micros from copyrighted and/or 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# UHF Remote Switch (Jan09), Ultrasonic Cleaner (Aug10), Ultrasonic Anti-fouling (Sep10), Cricket/Frog (Jun12) Wideband Oxygen Sensor (Jun-Jul12) Projector Speed (Apr11), Vox (Jun11), Ultrasonic Water Tank 6-Digit GPS Clock (May-Jun09), Lab Digital Pot (Jul10) Semtest (Feb-May12) Batt Capacity Meter (Jun09), Intelligent Fan Controller (Jul10) GPS Car Computer (Jan10), GPS Boat Computer (Oct10) USB MIDIMate (Oct11) USB Data Logger (Dec10-Feb11) PIC12F675 PIC16F1507-I/P PIC16F88-E/P PIC16F877A-I/P PIC18F2550-I/SP PIC18F4550-I/P PIC18F14K50 PIC18F27J53-I/SP Digital Spirit Level (Aug11), G-Force Meter (Nov11) Intelligent Dimmer (Apr09) Maximite (Mar11), miniMaximite (Nov11) Digital Audio Signal Generator (Mar-May10), Digital Lighting Controller (Oct-Dec10), SportSync (May11), Digital Audio Delay (Dec11) Level (Sep11), Quizzical (Oct11), Ultra-LD Preamp (Nov11) dsPIC33FJ64MC802-E/SP Induction Motor Speed Controller (Apr-May12) ATtiny861 VVA Thermometer/Thermostat (Mar10), Rudder Position Indicator (Jul11) ATtiny2313 Remote-Controlled Timer (Aug10) ATmega48 Stereo DAC (Sep-Nov09) PIC18LF14K22 PIC18F1320-I/SO PIC32MX795F512H-80I/PT dsPIC33FJ128GP802-I/SP When ordering, be sure to nominate BOTH the micro required and the project for which it must be programmed. Other items currently in the PartShop: P&P – $10 Per order within Australia. G-FORCE METER/ACCELEROMETER SHORT FORM KIT AUG 2011/NOV 2011 $44.50 (contains PCB (04108111), programmed PIC micro, MMA8451Q accelerometer chip and 4 MOSFETS) RADIO & HOBBIES ON DVD-ROM (Needs PC to play!) n/a AMATEUR SCIENTIST VOL4 ON CD n/a $62.00 $62.00 TENDA USB/SD AUDIO PLAYBACK MODULE (TD896 or 898) JAN 2012 $33.00 JST CONNECTOR LEAD 3-WAY JAN 2012 $4.50 JST CONNECTOR LEAD 2-WAY JAN 2012 $3.45 Prices include GST and are valid only for month of publication of these lists; thereafter are subject to change without notice. *Note: P&P is extra ($10 per order in Australia). # Orders may be for mixed items (eg, you can order one PCB, or one microprocessor, or three PCBs and two microprocessors – and the P&P on any of these orders is $10.00 09 /12 SILICON CHIP Order Form Your Name: Your Address: Postcode: Country: Telephone No: Fax No: Email Address: Please supply: Qty Item Price Item Description P&P Total Price $10.00 No extra P&P charge for additional items on one order – valid within Australia only. Overseas orders: please email us for P&P quote. Thank you for your order. TOTAL $A 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 Place Your Order: - eMAIL (24/7) silicon<at>siliconchip.com.au with order & credit card details - 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 OR *ALL ITEMS SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY. PRICES VALID FOR MONTH OF MAGAZINE ISSUE ONLY. ALL PRICES IN AUSTRALIAN DOLLARS AND INCLUDE GST WHERE APPLICABLE. MAIL This form to PO Box 139, Collaroy NSW 2097 09/12