Silicon ChipPartShop - August 2016 SILICON CHIP
  1. Outer Front Cover
  2. Contents
  3. Publisher's Letter: Digital technology is blanketing us with RF hash
  4. Feature: Personal Flight Vehicles by Dr David Maddison
  5. Project: Touchscreen-Controlled Energy Meter, Pt.1 by Jim Rowe & Nicholas Vinen
  6. Project: Compact 8-Digit Auto-Ranging Frequency Meter by John Clarke
  7. Serviceman's Log: The ISP help desk from hell by Dave Thompson
  8. Project: Micromite Plus & The Explore 64 Module by Geoff Graham
  9. PartShop
  10. Project: Add A 7-Inch Touchscreen To Your Raspberry Pi by Greg Swain
  11. Review: Tecsun’s S-2000 Multiband Radio by Ross Tester
  12. Product Showcase
  13. Vintage Radio: Astor Aladdin FG Dual-Band Receiver by Ian Batty
  14. Market Centre
  15. Notes & Errata: Wireless Rain Alarm / Combined Timer, Counter & Frequency Meter
  16. Advertising Index

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Items relevant to "Touchscreen-Controlled Energy Meter, Pt.1":
  • Touchscreen Appliance Energy Meter PCB [04116061 RevI] (AUD $15.00)
  • PIC32MX170F256B-50I/SP programmed for the Micromite-based Touchscreen Energy Meter v1.01 [0411606A.hex] (Programmed Microcontroller, AUD $15.00)
  • CP2102-based USB/TTL serial converter with microUSB socket and 6-pin right-angle header (Component, AUD $5.00)
  • CP2102-based USB/TTL serial converter with microUSB socket and 6-pin right-angle header (clone version) (Component, AUD $3.00)
  • DS3231-based Real Time Clock & Calendar module with mounting hardware (Component, AUD $6.00)
  • ACS718 20A isolated current monitor (Component, AUD $15.00)
  • Firmware (HEX) file and BASIC source code for the Micromite-based Touchscreen Appliance Energy Meter [v1.01] (Software, Free)
  • Touchscreen Appliance Energy Meter PCB pettern (PDF download) [04116061 RevG] (PCB Pattern, Free)
  • Touchscreen Appliance Energy Meter lid panel artwork (PDF download) (Free)
Articles in this series:
  • Touchscreen-Controlled Energy Meter, Pt.1 (August 2016)
  • Touchscreen-Controlled Energy Meter, Pt.1 (August 2016)
  • Touchscreen Appliance Energy Meter, Pt.2 (September 2016)
  • Touchscreen Appliance Energy Meter, Pt.2 (September 2016)
  • Touchscreen Appliance Energy Meter, Pt.3 (October 2016)
  • Touchscreen Appliance Energy Meter, Pt.3 (October 2016)
Items relevant to "Compact 8-Digit Auto-Ranging Frequency Meter":
  • Compact 8-Digit Frequency Meter PCB [04105161] (AUD $10.00)
  • PIC16F88-I/P programmed for the Compact 8-Digit Frequency Meter [0410516B.HEX] (Programmed Microcontroller, AUD $15.00)
  • Matte Black UB3 Lid for Compact 8-digit Frequency Meter (PCB, AUD $5.00)
  • Firmware (ASM and HEX) files for the Compact 8-Digit Frequency Meter [0410516B.HEX] (Software, Free)
  • Compact 8-Digit Frequency Meter PCB pattern (PDF download) [04105161] (Free)
  • Compact 8-Digit Frequency Meter lid panel artwork (PDF download) (Free)
Items relevant to "Micromite Plus & The Explore 64 Module":
  • Micromite Plus Explore 64 PCB [07108161] (AUD $5.00)
  • PIC32MX470F512H-120/PT programmed for the Micromite Plus (Programmed Microcontroller, AUD $20.00)
  • Micromite Plus Explore 64 kit (Component, AUD $37.50)
  • Firmware (HEX) file and documents for the Micromite Mk.2 and Micromite Plus (Software, Free)
  • Micromite Plus Explore 64 PCB pattern (PDF download) [07108161] (Free)
Articles in this series:
  • Micromite Plus & The Explore 64 Module (August 2016)
  • Micromite Plus & The Explore 64 Module (August 2016)

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SILICON CHIP ONLINESHOP PCBs and other hard-to-get components now available direct from the SILICON CHIP ONLINESHOP NOTE: PCBs from past ~12 months projects only shown here but the SILICON CHIP ONLINESHOP has boards going back to 2001 and beyond. For a complete list of available PCBs, back issues, etc, go to siliconchip.com.au/shop Prices are PCBs only, NOT COMPLETE KITS! CHAMPION + PRE-CHAMPION DRIVEWAY MONITOR TRANSMITTER PCB DRIVEWAY MONITOR RECEIVER PCB MINI USB SWITCHMODE REGULATOR VOLTAGE/RESISTANCE/CURRENT REFERENCE LED PARTY STROBE MK2 ULTRA-LD MK4 200W AMPLIFIER MODULE 9-CHANNEL REMOTE CONTROL RECEIVER MINI USB SWITCHMODE REGULATOR MK2 2-WAY PASSIVE LOUDSPEAKER CROSSOVER 2-WAY PASSIVE LOUDSPEAKER CROSSOVER ULTRA LD AMPLIFIER POWER SUPPLY ARDUINO USB ELECTROCARDIOGRAPH FINGERPRINT SCANNER – SET OF TWO PCBS LOUDSPEAKER PROTECTOR LED CLOCK SPEECH TIMER TURNTABLE STROBE PCB CALIBRATED TURNTABLE STROBOSCOPE ETCHED DISC VALVE STEREO PREAMPLIFIER – PCB JUNE 2015 JULY 2015 JULY 2015 JULY 2015 AUG 2015 AUG 2015 SEP 2015 SEP 2015 SEP 2015 SEP 2015 OCT 2015 OCT 2015 OCT 2015 NOV 2015 NOV 2015 DEC 2015 DEC 2015 DEC 2015 DEC 2015 JAN 2016 01109121/2 15105151 15105152 18107151 04108151 16101141 01107151 15108151 18107152 01205141 01205141 01109111 07108151 03109151/2 01110151 19110151 19111151 04101161 04101162 01101161 $7.50 $10.00 $5.00 $2.50 $2.50 $7.50 $15.00 $15.00 $2.50 $20.00 $20.00 $15.00 $7.50 $15.00 $10.00 $15.00 $15.00 $5.00 $10.00 $15.00 VALVE STEREO PREAMPLIFIER – CASE PARTS QUICKBRAKE BRAKE LIGHT SPEEDUP SOLAR MPPT CHARGER & LIGHTING CONTROLLER MICROMITE LCD BACKPACK, 2.4-INCH VERSION MICROMITE LCD BACKPACK, 2.8-INCH VERSION BATTERY CELL BALANCER DELTA THROTTLE TIMER MICROWAVE LEAKAGE DETECTOR FRIDGE/FREEZER ALARM ARDUINO MULTIFUNCTION MEASUREMENT PRECISION 50/60HZ TURNTABLE DRIVER RASPBERRY PI TEMP SENSOR EXPANSION 100DB STEREO AUDIO LEVEL/VU METER HOTEL SAFE ALARM UNIVERSAL TEMPERATURE ALARM BROWNOUT PROTECTOR NEW THIS MONTH 8-DIGIT FREQUENCY METER APPLIANCE ENERGY METER MICROMITE PLUS EXPLORE 64 JAN 2016 JAN 2016 FEB/MAR 2016 FEB/MAR 2016 FEB/MAR 2016 MAR 2016 MAR 2016 APR 2016 APR 2016 APR 2016 MAY 2016 MAY 2016 JUN 2016 JUN 2016 JULY 2016 JULY 2016 01101162 05102161 16101161 07102121 07102122 11111151 05102161 04103161 0310416 04116011/2 04104161 24104161 01104161 03106161 03105161 10107161 $20.00 $15.00 $15.00 $7.50 $7.50 $6.00 $15.00 $5.00 $5.00 $15.00 $15.00 $5.00 $15.00 $5.00 $5.00 $10.00 AUG 2015 AUG 2015 AUG 2015 04105161 04116061 07108161 $10.00 $15.00 $5.00 Prices above are for the Printed Circuit Board ONLY – NO COMPONENTS OR INSTRUCTIONS ETC ARE INCLUDED! P&P for PCBS (within Australia): $10 per order (ie, any number) PRE-PROGRAMMED MICROS Price for any of these micros is just $15.00 each + $10 p&p per order# As a service to readers, SILICON CHIP ONLINESHOP stocks microcontrollers and microprocessors used in new projects (from 2012 on) and some selected older projects – pre-programmed and ready to fly! Some micros from copyrighted and/or contributed projects may not be available. UHF Remote Switch (Jan09), Ultrasonic Cleaner (Aug10), Ultrasonic Anti-fouling (Sep10), Cricket/Frog (Jun12) Do Not Disturb (May13) IR-to-UHF Converter (Jul13), UHF-to-IR Converter (Jul13) PC Birdies *2 chips – $15 pair* (Aug13). Driveway Monitor Receiver (July15) Hotel Safe Alarm (Jun16) Wideband Oxygen Sensor (Jun-Jul12) Hi Energy Ignition (Nov/Dec12), Speedo Corrector (Sept13), Auto Headlight Controller (Oct13) 10A 230V Motor Speed Controller (Feb14) Projector Speed (Apr11), Vox (Jun11), Ultrasonic Water Tank Level (Sep11), Quizzical (Oct11) Ultra LD Preamp (Nov11), 10-Channel Remote Control Receiver (Jun13), Revised 10-Channel Remote Control Receiver (Jul13), Nicad/NiMH Burp Charger (Mar14) Remote Mains Timer (Nov14), Driveway Monitor Transmitter (July15) Fingerprint Scanner (Nov15) MPPT Lighting Charge Controller (Feb16) 50/60Hz Turntable Driver (May16) 8-Digit Frequency Meter (Aug16) Garbage Reminder (Jan13), Bellbird (Dec13) LED Ladybird (Apr13) Battery Cell Balancer (Mar16) 6-Digit GPS Clock (May-Jun09), Lab Digital Pot (Jul10) Semtest (Feb-May12) Batt Capacity Meter (Jun09), Intelligent Fan Controller (Jul10) USB Power Monitor (Dec12) PIC12F675-I/P PIC16F1507-I/P PIC16F88-E/P PIC16F88-I/P PIC16LF88-I/P PIC16LF88-I/SO PIC16LF1709-I/SO PIC16F877A-I/P PIC18F2550-I/SP PIC18F45K80 PIC18F4550-I/P GPS Car Computer (Jan10), GPS Boat Computer (Oct10) PIC18F27J53-I/SP USB Data Logger (Dec10-Feb11) PIC18LF14K22 Digital Spirit Level (Aug11), G-Force Meter (Nov11) PIC32MX795F512H-80I/PT Maximite (Mar11), miniMaximite (Nov11), Colour Maximite (Sept/Oct12), Touchscreen Audio Recorder (Jun/Jul 14) PIC32MX170F256B-50I/SP Micromite Mk2 (Jan15) – also includes FREE 47F tantalum capacitor Micromite LCD Backpack [either version] (Feb16) GPS Boat Computer (Apr16) Micromite Super Clock (Jul16) PIC32MX170F256B-I/SP Low Frequency Distortion Analyser (Apr15) PIC32MX170F256D-501P/T 44-pin Micromite Mk2 (Now with Mk2 Firmware at no extra cost) PIC32MX250F128B-I/SP GPS Tracker (Nov13) Micromite ASCII Video Terminal (Jul14) PIC32MX470F512H-I/PT Stereo Audio Delay/DSP (Nov13), Stereo Echo/Reverb (Feb14), Digital Effects Unit (Oct14) PIC32MX470F512H-120/PT Micromite Plus Explore 64 (Aug16) dsPIC33FJ128GP802-I/SP 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), LED Musicolor (Nov12) dsPIC33FJ64MC802-E/P Induction Motor Speed Controller (revised) (Aug13) dsPIC33FJ128GP306-I/PT CLASSiC DAC (Feb-May 13) ATTiny861 VVA Thermometer/Thermostat (Mar10), Rudder Position Indicator (Jul11) ATTiny2313 Remote-Controlled Timer (Aug10) When ordering, be sure to nominate BOTH the micro required AND the project for which it must be programmed. SPECIALISED COMPONENTS P&P: FLAT RATE $10.00 PER ORDER# PCBs, COMPONENTS ETC MAY BE COMBINED (in one order) FOR $10-PER-ORDER P&P RATE NEW THIS MONTH: VALVE STEREO PREAMPLIFIER - MICROMITE EXPLORE PLUS 64 – complete kit including PCB and all on-board parts (Aug16) APPLIANCE ENERGY METER – BackPack kit programmed to suit project, no lid (Aug16) $30.00 $60.00 8-DIGIT FREQUENCY METER – matte black laser-cut lid for UB3 jiffy box APPLIANCE ENERGY METER – matte black laser-cut lid for UB1 jiffy box DS3231-BASED REAL TIME CLOCK MODULE (Aug16) $5.00 (Aug16) $10.00 with two 10mm M2 spacers & four 6mm M2 Nylon screws (Jul16) $5.00 (Jun16) $20.00 100dB STEREO AUDIO LEVEL/VU METER All SMD parts except programmed micro and LEDs (both available separately) RASPBERRY PI TEMPERATURE SENSOR EXPANSION Two BSO150N03 dual N-channel Mosfets plus 4.7kΩ SMD resistor: MICROWAVE LEAKAGE DETECTOR - all SMD parts: (Jan 16) $30.00 (Sept15) $15.00 (Oct 15) $25.00 100µH SMD inductor, 3x low-profile 400V capacitors & 0.33Ω resistor MINI USB SWITCHMODE REGULATOR Mk II all SMD components ARDUINO-BASED ECG SHIELD - all SMD components ULTRA LD Mk 4 - plastic sewing machine bobbin for L2 – pack 2 VOLTAGE/CURRENT/RESISTANCE REFERENCE - all SMD components# (Oct 15) $2.00 (Aug 15) $12.50 MINI USB SWITCHMODE REGULATOR all SMD components (July 15) BAD VIBES INFRASOUND SNOOPER - TDA1543 16-bit Stereo DAC IC (Jun 15) BALANCED INPUT ATTENUATOR - all SMD components inc.12 NE5532D ICs, 8 SMD $10.00 # includes precision resistor. Specify either 1.8V or 2.5V (May16) $5.00 (Apr16) $10.00 BOAT COMPUTER - (REQUIRES MICROMITE LCD BACKPACK – $65.00 [see below]) (Apr16) BOAT COMPUTER - VK2828U7G5LF TTL GPS/GLONASS/GALILEO module with antenna & cable: $25.00 BOAT COMPUTER - VK16E TTL GPS module with antenna & cable: (Apr16)   $20.00 APPLIANCE INSULATION TESTER - 600V logic-level Mosfet. 5 x HV resistors: (Apr15) ISOLATED HIGH VOLTAGE PROBE - Hard-to-get parts pack: (Jan15) ULTRASONIC PARKING ASSISTANT (REQUIRES MICROMITE LCD BACKPACK – $65.00 [see below] all ICs, Mosfets, UF4007 diodes, 1F X2 capacitor: Ultrasonic Range Sensor PLUS clear lid with cutout to suit UB5 Jiffy Box (Mar 16)    $7.50 BATTERY CELL BALANCER ALL SMD PARTS, including programmed micro (Mar 16) $50.00 MICROMITE LCD BACKPACK ***** COMPLETE KIT ***** (Feb 16) *$65.00 includes PCB, micro and 2.8-inch touchscreen AND NOW INCLUDES LID (specify clear or black lid) $2.50 diodes, SMD caps, polypropylene caps plus all 0.1% resistors (SMD & through-hole) (May 15) $65.00 $10.00 $40.00 all ICs, 1N5711 diodes, LED, high-voltage capacitors & resistors: CDI – Hard-to-get parts pack: Transformer components (excluding wire), (Dec 14) $40.00 CURRAWONG AMPLIFIER Hard-to-get parts pack: (Dec 14) $50.00 LM1084IT-ADJ, KCS5603D, 3 x STX0560, 5 x blue 3mm LEDs, 5 x 39F 400V low profile capacitors ONE-CHIP AMPLIFIER - All SMD parts (Nov 14) $15.00 (For components earlier than Nov 14 please refer to our website) All items subect to availability. 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