Silicon ChipPartShop - 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

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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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SILICON CHIP PARTSHOP Looking for a specialised component to build that latest and greatest SILICON CHIP project? Maybe it’s the PCB you’re after. Or a pre-programmed micro. Or some other hard-to-get “bit”. The chances are they are available direct from the SILICON CHIP PARTSHOP. As a service to readers, SILICON CHIP has established the PARTSHOP. No, we’re not going into opposition with your normal suppliers – this is a direct response to requests from readers who have found difficulty in obtaining specialised parts such as PCBs & micros. • • • • • PCBs are normally IN STOCK and ready for despatch when that month’s magazine goes on sale (you don’t have to wait for them to be made!). Even if stock runs out (eg, for high demand), in most cases there will be no longer than a two-week wait. One low p&p charge: $10 per order, regardless of how many boards or micros you order! (Australia only; overseas clients – email us for a postage quote). Our PCBs are beautifully made, very high quality fibreglass boards with pre-tinned tracks, silk screen overlays and where applicable, solder masks. Best of all, those boards with fancy cut-outs or edges are already cut out to the SILICON CHIP specifications – no messy blade work required! PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD TO SUIT PROJECT: PUBLISHED: CODE: PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD TO SUIT PROJECT: Price: PUBLISHED: CODE: Price: AM RADIO TRANSMITTER JAN 1993 06112921 $25.00 CHAMP: SINGLE CHIP AUDIO AMPLIFIER FEB 1994 01102941 $5.00 VERSATIMER/SWITCH JUNE 2011 19106111 $25.00 PRECHAMP: 2-TRANSISTOR PREAMPLIER JUL 1994 01107941 $5.00 USB BREAKOUT BOX JUNE 2011 04106111 $10.00 HEAT CONTROLLER JULY 1998 10307981 $10.00 ULTRA-LD MK3 200W AMP MODULE JULY 2011 01107111 $25.00 MINIMITTER FM STEREO TRANSMITTER APR 2001 06104011 $25.00 PORTABLE LIGHTNING DETECTOR JULY 2011 04107111 $25.00 MICROMITTER FM STEREO TRANSMITTER DEC 2002 06112021 $10.00 RUDDER INDICATOR FOR POWER BOATS (4 PCBs) JULY 2011 20107111-4 $80 per set SMART SLAVE FLASH TRIGGER JUL 2003 13107031 $10.00 VOX JULY 2011 01207111 $25.00 12AX7 VALVE AUDIO PREAMPLIFIER NOV 2003 01111031 $25.00 ELECTRONIC STETHOSCOPE AUG 2011 01108111 $25.00 POOR MAN’S METAL LOCATOR MAY 2004 04105041 $10.00 DIGITAL SPIRIT LEVEL/INCLINOMETER AUG 2011 04108111 $15.00 BALANCED MICROPHONE PREAMP AUG 2004 01108041 $25.00 ULTRASONIC WATER TANK METER SEP 2011 04109111 $25.00 LITTLE JIM AM TRANSMITTER JAN 2006 06101062 $25.00 ULTRA-LD MK2 AMPLIFIER UPGRADE SEP 2011 01209111 $5.00 POCKET TENS UNIT JAN 2006 11101061 $25.00 ULTRA-LD MK3 AMPLIFIER POWER SUPPLY SEP 2011 01109111 $25.00 STUDIO SERIES RC MODULE APRIL 2006 01104061 $25.00 HIFI STEREO HEADPHONE AMPLIFIER SEP 2011 01309111 $30.00 ULTRASONIC EAVESDROPPER AUG 2006 01208061 $25.00 GPS FREQUENCY REFERENCE (IMPROVED) SEP 2011 04103073 $30.00 RIAA PREAMPLIFIER AUG 2006 01108061 $25.00 DIGITAL LIGHTING CONTROLLER LED SLAVE OCT 2011 16110111 $30.00 GPS FREQUENCY REFERENCE (A) (IMPROVED) MAR 2007 04103073 $30.00 USB MIDIMATE OCT 2011 23110111 $30.00 GPS FREQUENCY REFERENCE DISPLAY (B) MAR 2007 04103072 $20.00 QUIZZICAL QUIZ GAME OCT 2011 08110111 $30.00 KNOCK DETECTOR JUNE 2007 05106071 $25.00 ULTRA-LD MK3 PREAMP & REMOTE VOL CONTROL NOV 2011 01111111 $30.00 SPEAKER PROTECTION AND MUTING MODULE JULY 2007 01207071 $20.00 ULTRA-LD MK3 INPUT SWITCHING MODUL NOV 2011 01111112 $25.00 CDI MODULE SMALL PETROL MOTORS MAY 2008 05105081 $15.00 ULTRA-LD MK3 SWITCH MODULE NOV 2011 01111113 $10.00 LED/LAMP FLASHER SEP 2008 11009081 $10.00 ZENER DIODE TESTER NOV 2011 04111111 $20.00 12V SPEED CONTROLLER/DIMMER        (Use Hot Wire Cutter PCB from Dec 2010 [18112101]) MINIMAXIMITE NOV 2011 07111111 $10.00 CAR SCROLLING DISPLAY DEC 2008 05101092 $25.00 ADJUSTABLE REGULATED POWER SUPPLY DEC 2011 18112111 $5.00 USB-SENSING MAINS POWER SWITCH JAN 2009 10101091 $45.00 DIGITAL AUDIO DELAY DEC 2011 01212111 $30.00 DIGITAL AUDIO MILLIVOLTMETER MAR 2009 04103091 $35.00 DIGITAL AUDIO DELAY FRONT & REAR PANELS DEC 2011 0121211P2/3 $20 per set INTELLIGENT REMOTE-CONTROLLED DIMMER APR 2009 10104091 $10.00 AM RADIO JAN 2012 06101121 $10.00 INPUT ATTENUATOR FOR DIG. AUDIO M’VOLTMETER MAY 2009 04205091 $10.00 STEREO AUDIO COMPRESSOR JAN 2012 01201121 $30.00 6-DIGIT GPS CLOCK MAY 2009 04105091 $35.00 STEREO AUDIO COMPRESSOR FRONT & REAR PANELS JAN 2012 0120112P1/2 $20.00 6-DIGIT GPS CLOCK DRIVER JUNE 2009 07106091 $25.00 3-INPUT AUDIO SELECTOR (SET OF 2 BOARDS) JAN 2012 01101121/2 $30 per set UHF ROLLING CODE TX AUG 2009 15008091 $10.00 CRYSTAL DAC FEB 2012 01102121 $20.00 UHF ROLLING CODE RECEIVER AUG 2009 15008092 $45.00 SWITCHING REGULATOR FEB 2012 18102121 $5.00 6-DIGIT GPS CLOCK AUTODIM ADD-ON SEPT 2009 04208091 $10.00 SEMTEST LOWER BOARD MAR 2012 04103121 $40.00 STEREO DAC BALANCED OUTPUT BOARD JAN 2010 01101101 $25.00 SEMTEST UPPER BOARD MAR 2012 04103122 $40.00 DIGITAL INSULATION METER JUN 2010 04106101 $25.00 SEMTEST FRONT PANEL MAR 2012 04103123 $75.00 ELECTROLYTIC CAPACITOR REFORMER AUG 2010 04108101 $55.00 INTERPLANETARY VOICE MAR 2012 08102121 $10.00 ULTRASONIC ANTI-FOULING FOR BOATS SEP 2010 04109101 $25.00 12/24V 3-STAGE MPPT SOLAR CHARGER REV.A MAR 2012 14102112 $20.00 HEARING LOOP RECEIVER SEP 2010 01209101 $25.00 SOFT START SUPPRESSOR APR 2012 10104121 $10.00 S/PDIF/COAX TO TOSLINK CONVERTER OCT 2010 01210101 $10.00 RESISTANCE DECADE BOX APR 2012 04105121 $20.00 TOSLINK TO S/PDIF/COAX CONVERTER OCT 2010 01210102 $10.00 RESISTANCE DECADE BOX PANEL/LID APR 2012 04105122 $20.00 DIGITAL LIGHTING CONTROLLER SLAVE UNIT OCT 2010 16110102 $45.00 1.5kW INDUCTION MOTOR SPEED CONTROLLER APR 2012 10105121 $35.00 HEARING LOOP TESTER/LEVEL METER NOV 2010 01111101 $25.00 HIGH TEMPERATURE THERMOMETER MAIN PCB MAY 2012 21105121 $30.00 UNIVERSAL USB DATA LOGGER DEC 2010 04112101 $25.00 HIGH TEMPERATURE THERMOMETER F&R PANELS MAY 2012 21105122/3 $20 per set HOT WIRE CUTTER CONTROLLER DEC 2010 18112101 $10.00 MIX-IT! 4 CHANNEL MIXER JUNE 2012 01106121 $20.00 433MHZ SNIFFER JAN 2011 06101111 $10.00 PIC/AVR PROGRAMMING ADAPTOR BOARD JUNE 2012 24105121 $30.00 CRANIAL ELECTRICAL STIMULATION JAN 2011 99101111 $30.00 CRAZY CRICKET/FREAKY FROG JUNE 2012 08109121 $10.00 HEARING LOOP SIGNAL CONDITIONER JAN 2011 01101111 $30.00 CAPACITANCE DECADE BOX JULY 2012 04106121 $20.00 LED DAZZLER FEB 2011 16102111 $25.00 CAPACITANCE DECADE BOX PANEL/LID JULY 2012 04106122 $20.00 12/24V 3-STAGE MPPT SOLAR CHARGER FEB 2011 14102111 $15.00 WIDEBAND OXYGEN CONTROLLER MK2 JULY 2012 05106121 $20.00 SIMPLE CHEAP 433MHZ LOCATOR FEB 2011 06102111 $5.00 WIDEBAND OXYGEN CONTROLLER MK2 DISPLAY BOARD JULY 2012 05106122 $10.00 THE MAXIMITE MAR 2011 06103111 $25.00 SOFT STARTER FOR POWER TOOLS JULY 2012 10107121 $10.00 UNIVERSAL VOLTAGE REGULATOR MAR 2011 18103111 $15.00 DRIVEWAY SENTRY MK2 AUG 2012 03107121 $20.00 12V 20-120W SOLAR PANEL SIMULATOR MAR 2011 04103111 $25.00 MAINS TIMER AUG 2012 10108121 $10.00 MICROPHONE NECK LOOP COUPLER MAR 2011 PORTABLE STEREO HEADPHONE AMP APRIL 2011 01104111 CHEAP 100V SPEAKER/LINE CHECKER APRIL 2011 PROJECTOR SPEED CONTROLLER APRIL 2011 SPORTSYNC AUDIO DELAY 01209101 USB STEREO RECORD/PLAYBACK JUNE 2011 07106111 $25.00 $25.00 CURRENT ADAPTOR FOR SCOPES AND DMMS AUG 2012 04108121 $20.00 $25.00 USB VIRTUAL INSTRUMENT INTERFACE SEPT 2012 24109121 $30.00 04104111 $10.00 USB VIRTUAL INSTRUMENT INT. FRONT PANEL SEPT 2012 24109122 $30.00 13104111 $10.00 BARKING DOG BLASTER SEPT 2012 25108121 $20.00 MAY 2011 01105111 $30.00 COLOUR MAXIMITE SEPT 2012 07109121 $20.00 100W DC-DC CONVERTER MAY 2011 11105111 $25.00 SOUND EFFECTS GENERATOR SEPT 2012 09109121 $10.00 PHONE LINE POLARITY CHECKER MAY 2011 12105111 $10.00 NICK-OFF PROXIMITY ALARM OCT 2012 03110121 $5.00 20A 12/24V DC MOTOR SPEED CONTROLLER MK2 JUNE 2011 11106111 $25.00 DCC REVERSE LOOP CONTROLLER OCT 2012 09110121 $10.00 PCB prices shown in GREEN are new lower prices – our bulk buying savings are passed on to you! NOTE: These listings are for the PCB only – not a full kit. If you want a kit, contact the kit suppliers advertising in this issue.