Silicon ChipPartShop - March 2013 SILICON CHIP
  1. Outer Front Cover
  2. Contents
  3. Publisher's Letter: Wind farms are now recognised as a serious health issue
  4. Feature: Oscium Test Instrument Add-Ons For The iPad by Nicholas Vinen
  5. Project: High Performance CLASSiC DAC; Pt.2 by Nicholas Vinen
  6. Project: Infrasound Detector For Low Frequency Measurements by Allan Linton-Smith & Ross Tester
  7. Feature: We Test Some New Hearing Aids by Ross Tester
  8. Project: Automatic Points Controller For Model Railways by Jeff Monegal
  9. Project: Capacitor Discharge Unit For Twin-Coil Points Motors by Jeff Monegal
  10. Project: Control Relays Via The Internet With Arduino by John Boxall
  11. Feature: Programmable Systems on a Chip (PSoC) by Nicholas Vinen
  12. Project: AAA-Cell LED Torch Driver by John Clarke & Ross Tester
  13. Vintage Radio: Seyon 2D 2-valve "wireless" and an old single-valve receiver by Rodney Champness
  14. Subscriptions
  15. PartShop
  16. Order Form
  17. Market Centre
  18. Advertising Index
  19. Outer Back Cover

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Items relevant to "High Performance CLASSiC DAC; Pt.2":
  • CLASSiC DAC main PCB [01102131] (AUD $20.00)
  • CLASSiC DAC revised main PCB [01102134] (AUD $25.00)
  • dsPIC33FJ128GP306T-I/PT programmed for the CLASSiC DAC v1.02 [0110213B.hex] (Programmed Microcontroller, AUD $25.00)
  • Red & White PCB-mounting RCA sockets (Component, AUD $4.00)
  • SMD parts for the CLASSiC DAC (Component, AUD $80.00)
  • CLASSiC DAC front & rear panels [01102132/3] (PCB, AUD $20.00)
  • Firmware for the CLASSiC DAC [0110213B.HEX] (Software, Free)
  • CLASSiC DAC main PCB pattern (PDF download) [01102131] (Free)
  • CLASSiC DAC front and rear panel PCB patterns (PDF download) [01102132/3] (Free)
  • CLASSiC DAC front & rear panel artwork (PDF download) (Free)
Articles in this series:
  • High Performance CLASSiC DAC; Pt.1 (February 2013)
  • High Performance CLASSiC DAC; Pt.1 (February 2013)
  • High Performance CLASSiC DAC; Pt.2 (March 2013)
  • High Performance CLASSiC DAC; Pt.2 (March 2013)
  • High-Performance CLASSiC DAC; Pt.3 (April 2013)
  • High-Performance CLASSiC DAC; Pt.3 (April 2013)
  • High-Performance CLASSiC DAC; Pt.4 (May 2013)
  • High-Performance CLASSiC DAC; Pt.4 (May 2013)
Items relevant to "Infrasound Detector For Low Frequency Measurements":
  • Prechamp: 2-Transistor Preamplifier PCB [01107941] (AUD $5.00)
  • Champ: Single Chip Audio Amplifier PCB [01102941] (AUD $5.00)
Items relevant to "Automatic Points Controller For Model Railways":
  • Automatic Points Controller PCB [JWM-0812/09103131] (AUD $15.00)
  • "Frog" Relay PCB [09103133] (AUD $5.00)
  • TCRT5000 Reflective Optical Sensor (Component, AUD $2.50)
  • Automatic Points Controller PCB patterns (PDF download) [09103131-2] (Free)
  • Frog Relay PCB pattern (PDF download) [09103133] (Free)
Items relevant to "Capacitor Discharge Unit For Twin-Coil Points Motors":
  • Capacitor Discharge PCB for Twin-Coil Points Motors [09203131] (AUD $7.50)
  • Capacitor Discharge Unit (CDU) PCB pattern (PDF download) [09203131] (Free)
Items relevant to "AAA-Cell LED Torch Driver":
  • AAA LED Torch Driver PCB [16102131] (AUD $5.00)
  • AAA-Cell LED Torch Driver PCB pattern (PDF download) [16102131] (Free)
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: AM RADIO TRANSMITTER PUBLISHED: PCB CODE: JAN 1993 06112921    Price: $25.00 PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD TO SUIT PROJECT: PCB CODE: Price: ULTRASONIC WATER TANK METER PUBLISHED: SEP 2011 04109111 $25.00 CHAMP: SINGLE CHIP AUDIO AMPLIFIER FEB 1994 01102941 $5.00 ULTRA-LD MK2 AMPLIFIER UPGRADE SEP 2011 01209111 $5.00 PRECHAMP: 2-TRANSISTOR PREAMPLIER JUL 1994 01107941 $5.00 ULTRA-LD MK3 AMPLIFIER POWER SUPPLY SEP 2011 01109111 $25.00 HEAT CONTROLLER JULY 1998 10307981 $10.00 HIFI STEREO HEADPHONE AMPLIFIER SEP 2011 01309111 $30.00 MINIMITTER FM STEREO TRANSMITTER APR 2001 06104011 $25.00 GPS FREQUENCY REFERENCE (IMPROVED) SEP 2011 04103073 $30.00 MICROMITTER FM STEREO TRANSMITTER DEC 2002 06112021 $10.00 DIGITAL LIGHTING CONTROLLER LED SLAVE OCT 2011 16110111 $30.00 SMART SLAVE FLASH TRIGGER JUL 2003 13107031 $10.00 USB MIDIMATE OCT 2011 23110111 $30.00 12AX7 VALVE AUDIO PREAMPLIFIER NOV 2003 01111031 $25.00 QUIZZICAL QUIZ GAME OCT 2011 08110111 $30.00 POOR MAN’S METAL LOCATOR MAY 2004 04105041 $10.00 ULTRA-LD MK3 PREAMP & REMOTE VOL CONTROL NOV 2011 01111111 $30.00 BALANCED MICROPHONE PREAMP AUG 2004 01108041 $25.00 ULTRA-LD MK3 INPUT SWITCHING MODUL NOV 2011 01111112 $25.00 LITTLE JIM AM TRANSMITTER JAN 2006 06101062 $25.00 ULTRA-LD MK3 SWITCH MODULE NOV 2011 01111113 $10.00 POCKET TENS UNIT JAN 2006 11101061 $25.00 ZENER DIODE TESTER NOV 2011 04111111 $20.00 APRIL 2006 01104061 $25.00 MINIMAXIMITE NOV 2011 07111111 $10.00 ULTRASONIC EAVESDROPPER AUG 2006 01208061 $25.00 ADJUSTABLE REGULATED POWER SUPPLY DEC 2011 18112111 $5.00 RIAA PREAMPLIFIER AUG 2006 01108061 $25.00 DIGITAL AUDIO DELAY DEC 2011 01212111 $30.00 GPS FREQUENCY REFERENCE (A) (IMPROVED) MAR 2007 04103073 $30.00 DIGITAL AUDIO DELAY Front & Rear Panels DEC 2011 0121211P2/3 $20 per set GPS FREQUENCY REFERENCE DISPLAY (B) MAR 2007 04103072 $20.00 AM RADIO JAN 2012 06101121 $10.00 KNOCK DETECTOR JUNE 2007 05106071 $25.00 STEREO AUDIO COMPRESSOR JAN 2012 01201121 $30.00 SPEAKER PROTECTION AND MUTING MODULE JULY 2007 01207071 $20.00 STEREO AUDIO COMPRESSOR FRONT & REAR PANELS JAN 2012 0120112P1/2 $20.00 CDI MODULE SMALL PETROL MOTORS MAY 2008 05105081 $15.00 3-INPUT AUDIO SELECTOR (SET OF 2 BOARDS) JAN 2012 01101121/2 $30 per set LED/LAMP FLASHER SEP 2008 11009081 $10.00 CRYSTAL DAC FEB 2012 01102121 $20.00 12V SPEED CONTROLLER/DIMMER      (Use Hot Wire Cutter PCB from Dec 2010 [18112101]) SWITCHING REGULATOR FEB 2012 18102121 $5.00 USB-SENSING MAINS POWER SWITCH STUDIO SERIES RC MODULE JAN 2009 10101091 $45.00 SEMTEST LOWER BOARD MAR 2012 04103121 $40.00 DIGITAL AUDIO MILLIVOLTMETER MAR 2009 04103091 $35.00 SEMTEST UPPER BOARD MAR 2012 04103122 $40.00 INTELLIGENT REMOTE-CONTROLLED DIMMER APR 2009 10104091 $10.00 SEMTEST FRONT PANEL MAR 2012 04103123 $75.00 INPUT ATTENUATOR FOR DIG. AUDIO M’VOLTMETER MAY 2009 04205091 $10.00 INTERPLANETARY VOICE MAR 2012 08102121 $10.00 6-DIGIT GPS CLOCK MAY 2009 04105091 $35.00 12/24V 3-STAGE MPPT SOLAR CHARGER REV.A MAR 2012 14102112 $20.00 JUNE 2009 07106091 $25.00 SOFT START SUPPRESSOR APR 2012 10104121 $10.00 AUG 2009 15008091 $10.00 RESISTANCE DECADE BOX APR 2012 04104121 $20.00 APR 2012 04104122 $20.00 6-DIGIT GPS CLOCK DRIVER UHF ROLLING CODE TX AUG 2009 15008092 $45.00 RESISTANCE DECADE BOX PANEL/LID SEPT 2009 04208091 $10.00 1.5kW INDUCTION MOTOR SPEED CONTROLLER (New V2 PCB) APR (DEC) 2012 10105122 $35.00 JAN 2010 01101101 $25.00 HIGH TEMPERATURE THERMOMETER MAIN PCB DIGITAL INSULATION METER JUN 2010 04106101 $25.00 HIGH TEMPERATURE THERMOMETER Front & Rear Panels ELECTROLYTIC CAPACITOR REFORMER AUG 2010 04108101 $55.00 MIX-IT! 4 CHANNEL MIXER JUNE 2012 ULTRASONIC ANTI-FOULING FOR BOATS SEP 2010 04109101 $25.00 PIC/AVR PROGRAMMING ADAPTOR BOARD HEARING LOOP RECEIVER SEP 2010 01209101 $25.00 S/PDIF/COAX TO TOSLINK CONVERTER OCT 2010 01210101 TOSLINK TO S/PDIF/COAX CONVERTER OCT 2010 DIGITAL LIGHTING CONTROLLER SLAVE UNIT UHF ROLLING CODE RECEIVER 6-DIGIT GPS CLOCK AUTODIM ADD-ON MAY 2012 21105121 $30.00 MAY 2012 21105122/3 $20 per set 01106121 $20.00 JUNE 2012 24105121 $30.00 CRAZY CRICKET/FREAKY FROG JUNE 2012 08109121 $10.00 $10.00 CAPACITANCE DECADE BOX JULY 2012 04106121 $20.00 01210102 $10.00 CAPACITANCE DECADE BOX PANEL/LID JULY 2012 04106122 $20.00 OCT 2010 16110102 $45.00 WIDEBAND OXYGEN CONTROLLER MK2 JULY 2012 05106121 $20.00 HEARING LOOP TESTER/LEVEL METER NOV 2010 01111101 $25.00 WIDEBAND OXYGEN CONTROLLER MK2 DISPLAY BOARD JULY 2012 05106122 $10.00 UNIVERSAL USB DATA LOGGER DEC 2010 04112101 $25.00 SOFT STARTER FOR POWER TOOLS JULY 2012 10107121 $10.00 HOT WIRE CUTTER CONTROLLER DEC 2010 18112101 $10.00 DRIVEWAY SENTRY MK2 AUG 2012 03107121 $20.00 433MHZ SNIFFER JAN 2011 06101111 $10.00 MAINS TIMER AUG 2012 10108121 $10.00 CRANIAL ELECTRICAL STIMULATION JAN 2011 99101111 $30.00 CURRENT ADAPTOR FOR SCOPES AND DMMS AUG 2012 04108121 $20.00 HEARING LOOP SIGNAL CONDITIONER JAN 2011 01101111 $30.00 USB VIRTUAL INSTRUMENT INTERFACE SEPT 2012 24109121 $30.00 LED DAZZLER FEB 2011 16102111 $25.00 USB VIRTUAL INSTRUMENT INT. FRONT PANEL SEPT 2012 24109122 $30.00 12/24V 3-STAGE MPPT SOLAR CHARGER FEB 2011 14102111 $15.00 BARKING DOG BLASTER SEPT 2012 25108121 $20.00 SIMPLE CHEAP 433MHZ LOCATOR FEB 2011 06102111 $5.00 COLOUR MAXIMITE SEPT 2012 07109121 $20.00 THE MAXIMITE MAR 2011 06103111 $25.00 SOUND EFFECTS GENERATOR SEPT 2012 09109121 $10.00 UNIVERSAL VOLTAGE REGULATOR MAR 2011 18103111 $15.00 NICK-OFF PROXIMITY ALARM OCT 2012 03110121 $5.00 12V 20-120W SOLAR PANEL SIMULATOR MAR 2011 04103111 $25.00 DCC REVERSE LOOP CONTROLLER OCT 2012 09110121 $10.00 MICROPHONE NECK LOOP COUPLER MAR 2011 01209101 $25.00 LED MUSICOLOUR NOV 2012 16110121 $25.00 PORTABLE STEREO HEADPHONE AMP APRIL 2011 01104111 $25.00 LED MUSICOLOUR Front & Rear Panels NOV 2012 16110121 $20 per set CHEAP 100V SPEAKER/LINE CHECKER APRIL 2011 04104111 $10.00 CLASSIC-D CLASS D AMPLIFIER MODULE NOV 2012 01108121 $30.00 PROJECTOR SPEED CONTROLLER APRIL 2011 13104111 $10.00 CLASSIC-D 2 CHANNEL SPEAKER PROTECTOR NOV 2012 01108122 $10.00 SPORTSYNC AUDIO DELAY MAY 2011 01105111 $30.00 HIGH ENERGY ELECTRONIC IGNITION SYSTEM DEC 2012 05110121 $10.00 100W DC-DC CONVERTER MAY 2011 11105111 $25.00 USB POWER MONITOR DEC 2012 04109121 $10.00 PHONE LINE POLARITY CHECKER MAY 2011 12105111 $10.00 1.5kW INDUCTION MOTOR SPEED CONTROLLER (NEW V2 PCB) DEC 2012 10105122 $35.00 20A 12/24V DC MOTOR SPEED CONTROLLER MK2 JUNE 2011 11106111 $25.00 THE CHAMPION PREAMP and 7W AUDIO AMP (one PCB) JAN 2013 01109121/2 $10.00 USB STEREO RECORD/PLAYBACK JUNE 2011 07106111 $25.00 GARBAGE/RECYCLING BIN REMINDER JAN 2013 19111121 $10.00 VERSATIMER/SWITCH JUNE 2011 19106111 $25.00 2.5GHz DIGITAL FREQUENCY METER – MAIN BOARD JAN 2013 04111121 $35.00 USB BREAKOUT BOX JUNE 2011 04106111 $10.00 2.5GHz DIGITAL FREQUENCY METER – DISPLAY BOARD JAN 2013 04111122 $15.00 ULTRA-LD MK3 200W AMP MODULE JULY 2011 01107111 $25.00 2.5GHz DIGITAL FREQUENCY METER – FRONT PANEL JAN 2013 04111123 $45.00 PORTABLE LIGHTNING DETECTOR JULY 2011 04107111 $25.00 SEISMOGRAPH MK2 FEB 2013 21102131 $20.00 RUDDER INDICATOR FOR POWER BOATS (4 PCBs) JULY 2011 20107111-4 $80 per set MOBILE PHONE RING EXTENDER FEB 2013 12110121 $10.00 VOX JULY 2011 01207111 $25.00 GPS 1PPS TIMEBASE FEB 2013 04103131 $10.00 ELECTRONIC STETHOSCOPE AUG 2011 01108111 $25.00 LED TORCH DRIVER MAR 2013 16102131 $5.00 STEREO DAC BALANCED OUTPUT BOARD DIGITAL SPIRIT LEVEL/INCLINOMETER AUG 2011 04108111 $15.00 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.