Silicon ChipSubscriptions - March 2016 SILICON CHIP
  1. Outer Front Cover
  2. Contents
  3. Publisher's Letter: Future electronic developments in cars
  4. Feature: A Look At Quantum Computers by Dr David Maddison
  5. Project: Ultrasonic Garage Parking Assistant by Geoff Graham
  6. Project: 1-Wire Digital Temperature Sensor For The Raspberry Pi by Greg Swain & Nicholas Vinen
  7. Project: Delta Throttle Timer For Cars by John Clarke
  8. Product Showcase
  9. Serviceman's Log: Sorting my quake-damaged workshop by Dave Thompson
  10. Project: Solar MPPT Charger & Lighting Controller, Pt.2 by John Clarke
  11. Project: Battery-Pack Cell Balancer For Optimum Charging by Nicholas Vinen
  12. Feature: Save Money By Replacing Batteries In Emergency Lights by Ross Tester
  13. Vintage Radio: HMV 1939 model 209 5-valve radio by Associate Professor Graham Parslow
  14. Subscriptions
  15. PartShop
  16. Market Centre
  17. Advertising Index
  18. Notes & Errata: Loudspeaker Protector / High-Visibility 6-Digit LED GPS Clock / QuickBrake

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Items relevant to "Ultrasonic Garage Parking Assistant":
  • Micromite LCD BackPack PCB [2.8-inch version) [07102122] (AUD $5.00)
  • PIC32MX170F256B-50I/SP programmed for the Micromite-based Ultrasonic Garage Parking Assistant [ParkingAssistFull.hex] (Programmed Microcontroller, AUD $15.00)
  • MCP1700 3.3V LDO (TO-92) (Component, AUD $2.00)
  • CP2102-based USB/TTL serial converter with 5-pin header and 30cm jumper cable (Component, AUD $5.00)
  • Micromite Parking Assistant sensor & lid (Component, AUD $7.50)
  • Matte/Gloss Black UB3 Lid for 2.8-inch Micromite LCD BackPack (PCB, AUD $5.00)
  • Clear UB3 Lid for 2.8-inch Micromite LCD BackPack (PCB, AUD $5.00)
  • Gloss Black UB3 Lid for 2.8-inch Micromite LCD BackPack (PCB, AUD $4.00)
  • Firmware (HEX) file and BASIC source code for the Micromite-based Ultrasonic Garage Parking Assistant (Software, Free)
  • Micromite LCD BackPack PCB patterns (PDF download) [07102121/2] (Free)
  • Micromite LCD BackPack/Ultrasonic sensor lid cutting diagrams (download) (Panel Artwork, Free)
Items relevant to "1-Wire Digital Temperature Sensor For The Raspberry Pi":
  • Script for Raspberry Pi 1-Wire Temperature Sensor (Software, Free)
Articles in this series:
  • Raspberry Pi Temperature/Humidity/Pressure Monitor Pt.1 (January 2016)
  • Raspberry Pi Temperature/Humidity/Pressure Monitor Pt.1 (January 2016)
  • Raspberry Pi Temperature/Humidity/Pressure Monitor, Pt.2 (February 2016)
  • Raspberry Pi Temperature/Humidity/Pressure Monitor, Pt.2 (February 2016)
  • 1-Wire Digital Temperature Sensor For The Raspberry Pi (March 2016)
  • 1-Wire Digital Temperature Sensor For The Raspberry Pi (March 2016)
Items relevant to "Delta Throttle Timer For Cars":
  • QuickBrake/Delta Throttle Timer PCB [05102161] (AUD $12.50)
  • QuickBrake/Delta Throttle Timer PCB pattern (PDF download) [05102161] (Free)
Articles in this series:
  • Reduce Rear-End Collision Risk With The QuickBrake (January 2016)
  • Reduce Rear-End Collision Risk With The QuickBrake (January 2016)
  • Delta Throttle Timer For Cars (March 2016)
  • Delta Throttle Timer For Cars (March 2016)
Items relevant to "Solar MPPT Charger & Lighting Controller, Pt.2":
  • Solar MPPT Charger & Lighting Controller PCB [16101161] (AUD $15.00)
  • PIC16F88-E/P programmed for the Solar MPPT Charger & Lighting Controller [1610116A.HEX] (Programmed Microcontroller, AUD $15.00)
  • Firmware (ASM and HEX) files for the Solar MPPT Charger & Lighting Controller [1610116A.HEX] (Software, Free)
  • Solar MPPT Charger & Lighting Controller PCB pattern (PDF download) [16101161] (Free)
Articles in this series:
  • Solar MPPT Charger & Lighting Controller, Pt.1 (February 2016)
  • Solar MPPT Charger & Lighting Controller, Pt.1 (February 2016)
  • Solar MPPT Charger & Lighting Controller, Pt.2 (March 2016)
  • Solar MPPT Charger & Lighting Controller, Pt.2 (March 2016)
Items relevant to "Battery-Pack Cell Balancer For Optimum Charging":
  • Battery Pack Cell Balancer PCB [11111151] (AUD $6.00)
  • PIC16LF1709-I/SO programmed for the Battery Pack Cell Balancer [1111115A.HEX] (Programmed Microcontroller, AUD $10.00)
  • SMD Parts for the Battery Pack Cell Balancer (Component, AUD $50.00)
  • Firmware (HEX) file and C source code for the Battery Pack Cell Balancer [1111115A.HEX] (Software, Free)
  • Battery Pack Cell Balancer PCB pattern (PDF download) [11111151] (Free)

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