Silicon ChipPartShop - September 2017 SILICON CHIP
  1. Outer Front Cover
  2. Contents
  3. Publisher's Letter: Editorial Viewpoint: A rapid shift to electric vehicles could be disastrous
  4. Feature: Commemorating Cassini's demise and... by Ross Tester
  5. Feature: Commemorating Sputnik’s birth by Ross Tester
  6. Project: Fully adjustable, 3-way active loudspeaker crossover Pt.1 by John Clarke
  7. Feature: This month: Melbourne’s turn for Electronex Expo
  8. Feature: The unclear future of radio broadcasting in Australia by Alan Hughes
  9. Feature: Digital Radio Mondiale (DRM): what’s it all about? by Jim Rowe
  10. Project: Dead simple radio IF alignment with DDS by Nicholas Vinen
  11. Serviceman's Log: When a GPS loses its way by Dave Thompson
  12. Feature: LTspice Tutorial Part 3: Modelling an NTC Thermistor by Nicholas Vinen
  13. Project: Arduino Data Logger Part 2 by Nicholas Vinen
  14. Project: Arduino “ThingSpeak.com” ESP8266 data logger by Bera Somnath
  15. Feature: El Cheapo modules Part 9: AD9850 DDS module by Jim Rowe
  16. Vintage Radio: The 3-transistor Philips MT4 Swingalong by Ian Batty
  17. PartShop
  18. Product Showcase
  19. Market Centre
  20. Advertising Index
  21. Notes & Errata: Arduino Stereo Audio Playback and Recording Sheld / 12V DC Cyclic Pump Timer / New Marine Ultrasonic Anti-fouling Unit / Induction Motor Speed Controller / Building the RapidBrake

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Items relevant to "Fully adjustable, 3-way active loudspeaker crossover Pt.1":
  • 3-Way Adjustable Stereo Active Crossover PCB [01108171 RevD] (AUD $12.50)
  • 3-Way Adjustable Stereo Active Crossover prototype PCB [01108171 RevC] (AUD $5.00)
  • 3-Way Adjustable Stereo Active Crossover PCB [01108171 RevE] (AUD $20.00)
  • Set of four 8-gang potentiometers with knobs for the 2/3-Way Active Crossover (Component, AUD $55.00)
  • SMD parts for the 3-way Adjustable Active Stereo Crossover (Component, AUD $30.00)
  • 3-Way Adjustable Stereo Active Crossover simulation file (Software, Free)
  • 3-Way Adjustable Stereo Active Crossover PCB pattern (PDF download) [01108171] (Free)
  • 3-Way Adjustable Stereo Active Crossover front & rear panel artwork (PDF download) (Free)
Articles in this series:
  • Fully adjustable, 3-way active loudspeaker crossover Pt.1 (September 2017)
  • Fully adjustable, 3-way active loudspeaker crossover Pt.1 (September 2017)
  • 3-way Active Crossover for speakers, Part 2 (October 2017)
  • 3-way Active Crossover for speakers, Part 2 (October 2017)
Items relevant to "Dead simple radio IF alignment with DDS":
  • Micromite LCD BackPack PCB [2.8-inch version) [07102122] (AUD $5.00)
  • PIC32MX170F256B-50I/SP programmed for the Micromite-based radio IF alignment with DDS [DDSIFAlign.HEX] (Programmed Microcontroller, AUD $15.00)
  • MCP1700 3.3V LDO (TO-92) (Component, AUD $2.00)
  • AD9833 DDS module with programmable attenuator (Component, AUD $25.00)
  • CP2102-based USB/TTL serial converter with 5-pin header and 30cm jumper cable (Component, AUD $5.00)
  • Micromite LCD BackPack V2 complete kit (Component, AUD $70.00)
  • 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 Radio IF Alignment [DDSIFAlign.HEX] (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 "LTspice Tutorial Part 3: Modelling an NTC Thermistor":
  • Software for the LTspice Tutorial, Part 3 (Free)
Articles in this series:
  • LTspice – simulating and circuit testing, Part 1 (June 2017)
  • LTspice – simulating and circuit testing, Part 1 (June 2017)
  • LTspice Part 2: Simulating and Testing Circuits (August 2017)
  • LTspice Part 2: Simulating and Testing Circuits (August 2017)
  • LTspice Tutorial Part 3: Modelling an NTC Thermistor (September 2017)
  • LTspice Tutorial Part 3: Modelling an NTC Thermistor (September 2017)
  • LTspice Simulation: Analysing/Optimising Audio Circuits (May 2018)
  • LTspice Simulation: Analysing/Optimising Audio Circuits (May 2018)
Items relevant to "Arduino Data Logger Part 2":
  • Arduino Data Logger shield PCB with stackable headers [21107171] (AUD $5.00)
  • Arduino Data Logger shield PCB [21107171] (AUD $2.50)
  • VK2828U7G5LF TTL GPS/GLONASS/GALILEO module with antenna and cable (Component, AUD $25.00)
  • GY-68 Barometric Pressure/Altitude/Temperature I²C Sensor breakout board (Component, AUD $2.50)
  • Elecrow 1A/500mA Li-ion/LiPo charger board with USB power pass-through (Component, AUD $25.00)
  • Elecrow 1A Li-ion/LiPo charger board with USB pass-through (Component, AUD $35.00)
  • DS3231-based Real Time Clock & Calendar module with mounting hardware (Component, AUD $6.00)
  • Firmware (Arduino sketch) file for the Arduino Data Logger (Software, Free)
  • Arduino Data Logger shield PCB pattern (PDF download) [21107171] (Free)
Articles in this series:
  • An Arduino Data Logger with GPS (August 2017)
  • An Arduino Data Logger with GPS (August 2017)
  • Arduino Data Logger Part 2 (September 2017)
  • Arduino Data Logger Part 2 (September 2017)
Items relevant to "Arduino “ThingSpeak.com” ESP8266 data logger":
  • DHT22/AM2302 Compatible Temperature and Humidity sensor module (Component, AUD $9.00)
  • Firmware (Arduino sketch) and libraries for the Arduino ThingSpeak.com Data Logger (Software, Free)
Items relevant to "El Cheapo modules Part 9: AD9850 DDS module":
  • Software for El Cheapo Modules: AD9850 DDS (Free)
Articles in this series:
  • El Cheapo Modules From Asia - Part 1 (October 2016)
  • El Cheapo Modules From Asia - Part 1 (October 2016)
  • El Cheapo Modules From Asia - Part 2 (December 2016)
  • El Cheapo Modules From Asia - Part 2 (December 2016)
  • El Cheapo Modules From Asia - Part 3 (January 2017)
  • El Cheapo Modules From Asia - Part 3 (January 2017)
  • El Cheapo Modules from Asia - Part 4 (February 2017)
  • El Cheapo Modules from Asia - Part 4 (February 2017)
  • El Cheapo Modules, Part 5: LCD module with I²C (March 2017)
  • El Cheapo Modules, Part 5: LCD module with I²C (March 2017)
  • El Cheapo Modules, Part 6: Direct Digital Synthesiser (April 2017)
  • El Cheapo Modules, Part 6: Direct Digital Synthesiser (April 2017)
  • El Cheapo Modules, Part 7: LED Matrix displays (June 2017)
  • El Cheapo Modules, Part 7: LED Matrix displays (June 2017)
  • El Cheapo Modules: Li-ion & LiPo Chargers (August 2017)
  • El Cheapo Modules: Li-ion & LiPo Chargers (August 2017)
  • El Cheapo modules Part 9: AD9850 DDS module (September 2017)
  • El Cheapo modules Part 9: AD9850 DDS module (September 2017)
  • El Cheapo Modules Part 10: GPS receivers (October 2017)
  • El Cheapo Modules Part 10: GPS receivers (October 2017)
  • El Cheapo Modules 11: Pressure/Temperature Sensors (December 2017)
  • El Cheapo Modules 11: Pressure/Temperature Sensors (December 2017)
  • El Cheapo Modules 12: 2.4GHz Wireless Data Modules (January 2018)
  • El Cheapo Modules 12: 2.4GHz Wireless Data Modules (January 2018)
  • El Cheapo Modules 13: sensing motion and moisture (February 2018)
  • El Cheapo Modules 13: sensing motion and moisture (February 2018)
  • El Cheapo Modules 14: Logarithmic RF Detector (March 2018)
  • El Cheapo Modules 14: Logarithmic RF Detector (March 2018)
  • El Cheapo Modules 16: 35-4400MHz frequency generator (May 2018)
  • El Cheapo Modules 16: 35-4400MHz frequency generator (May 2018)
  • El Cheapo Modules 17: 4GHz digital attenuator (June 2018)
  • El Cheapo Modules 17: 4GHz digital attenuator (June 2018)
  • El Cheapo: 500MHz frequency counter and preamp (July 2018)
  • El Cheapo: 500MHz frequency counter and preamp (July 2018)
  • El Cheapo modules Part 19 – Arduino NFC Shield (September 2018)
  • El Cheapo modules Part 19 – Arduino NFC Shield (September 2018)
  • El cheapo modules, part 20: two tiny compass modules (November 2018)
  • El cheapo modules, part 20: two tiny compass modules (November 2018)
  • El cheapo modules, part 21: stamp-sized audio player (December 2018)
  • El cheapo modules, part 21: stamp-sized audio player (December 2018)
  • El Cheapo Modules 22: Stepper Motor Drivers (February 2019)
  • El Cheapo Modules 22: Stepper Motor Drivers (February 2019)
  • El Cheapo Modules 23: Galvanic Skin Response (March 2019)
  • El Cheapo Modules 23: Galvanic Skin Response (March 2019)
  • El Cheapo Modules: Class D amplifier modules (May 2019)
  • El Cheapo Modules: Class D amplifier modules (May 2019)
  • El Cheapo Modules: Long Range (LoRa) Transceivers (June 2019)
  • El Cheapo Modules: Long Range (LoRa) Transceivers (June 2019)
  • El Cheapo Modules: AD584 Precision Voltage References (July 2019)
  • El Cheapo Modules: AD584 Precision Voltage References (July 2019)
  • Three I-O Expanders to give you more control! (November 2019)
  • Three I-O Expanders to give you more control! (November 2019)
  • El Cheapo modules: “Intelligent” 8x8 RGB LED Matrix (January 2020)
  • El Cheapo modules: “Intelligent” 8x8 RGB LED Matrix (January 2020)
  • El Cheapo modules: 8-channel USB Logic Analyser (February 2020)
  • El Cheapo modules: 8-channel USB Logic Analyser (February 2020)
  • New w-i-d-e-b-a-n-d RTL-SDR modules (May 2020)
  • New w-i-d-e-b-a-n-d RTL-SDR modules (May 2020)
  • New w-i-d-e-b-a-n-d RTL-SDR modules, Part 2 (June 2020)
  • New w-i-d-e-b-a-n-d RTL-SDR modules, Part 2 (June 2020)
  • El Cheapo Modules: Mini Digital Volt/Amp Panel Meters (December 2020)
  • El Cheapo Modules: Mini Digital Volt/Amp Panel Meters (December 2020)
  • El Cheapo Modules: Mini Digital AC Panel Meters (January 2021)
  • El Cheapo Modules: Mini Digital AC Panel Meters (January 2021)
  • El Cheapo Modules: LCR-T4 Digital Multi-Tester (February 2021)
  • El Cheapo Modules: LCR-T4 Digital Multi-Tester (February 2021)
  • El Cheapo Modules: USB-PD chargers (July 2021)
  • El Cheapo Modules: USB-PD chargers (July 2021)
  • El Cheapo Modules: USB-PD Triggers (August 2021)
  • El Cheapo Modules: USB-PD Triggers (August 2021)
  • El Cheapo Modules: 3.8GHz Digital Attenuator (October 2021)
  • El Cheapo Modules: 3.8GHz Digital Attenuator (October 2021)
  • El Cheapo Modules: 6GHz Digital Attenuator (November 2021)
  • El Cheapo Modules: 6GHz Digital Attenuator (November 2021)
  • El Cheapo Modules: 35MHz-4.4GHz Signal Generator (December 2021)
  • El Cheapo Modules: 35MHz-4.4GHz Signal Generator (December 2021)
  • El Cheapo Modules: LTDZ Spectrum Analyser (January 2022)
  • El Cheapo Modules: LTDZ Spectrum Analyser (January 2022)
  • Low-noise HF-UHF Amplifiers (February 2022)
  • Low-noise HF-UHF Amplifiers (February 2022)
  • A Gesture Recognition Module (March 2022)
  • A Gesture Recognition Module (March 2022)
  • Air Quality Sensors (May 2022)
  • Air Quality Sensors (May 2022)
  • MOS Air Quality Sensors (June 2022)
  • MOS Air Quality Sensors (June 2022)
  • PAS CO2 Air Quality Sensor (July 2022)
  • PAS CO2 Air Quality Sensor (July 2022)
  • Particulate Matter (PM) Sensors (November 2022)
  • Particulate Matter (PM) Sensors (November 2022)
  • Heart Rate Sensor Module (February 2023)
  • Heart Rate Sensor Module (February 2023)
  • UVM-30A UV Light Sensor (May 2023)
  • UVM-30A UV Light Sensor (May 2023)
  • VL6180X Rangefinding Module (July 2023)
  • VL6180X Rangefinding Module (July 2023)
  • pH Meter Module (September 2023)
  • pH Meter Module (September 2023)
  • 1.3in Monochrome OLED Display (October 2023)
  • 1.3in Monochrome OLED Display (October 2023)
  • 16-bit precision 4-input ADC (November 2023)
  • 16-bit precision 4-input ADC (November 2023)
  • 1-24V USB Power Supply (October 2024)
  • 1-24V USB Power Supply (October 2024)
  • 14-segment, 4-digit LED Display Modules (November 2024)
  • 0.91-inch OLED Screen (November 2024)
  • 0.91-inch OLED Screen (November 2024)
  • 14-segment, 4-digit LED Display Modules (November 2024)
  • The Quason VL6180X laser rangefinder module (January 2025)
  • TCS230 Colour Sensor (January 2025)
  • The Quason VL6180X laser rangefinder module (January 2025)
  • TCS230 Colour Sensor (January 2025)
  • Using Electronic Modules: 1-24V Adjustable USB Power Supply (February 2025)
  • Using Electronic Modules: 1-24V Adjustable USB Power Supply (February 2025)

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SPECIALISED COMPONENTS, HARD-TO-GET BITS, ETC NEW THIS MONTH: 3-WAY ADJUSTABLE ACTIVE CROSSOVER (SEPT 17) - set of laser-cut black acrylic case pieces      $10.00 LOGGING DATA TO THE ‘NET USING ARDUINO (SEPT 17) - WeMos D1 R2 board      $12.50 DELUXE EFUSE PARTS (AUG 17) IPP80P03P4L04 P-channel mosfets     $4.00 ec BUK7909-75AIE 75V 120A N-channel SenseFet      $7.50 ec LT1490ACN8 dual op amp      $7.50 ec P&P – $10 Per order# POOL LAP COUNTER (MAR 17)   two 70mm 7-segment high brightness blue displays plus logic-level Mosfet      $17.50   laser-cut blue tinted lid, 152 x 90 x 3mm      $7.50 STATIONMASTER (MAR 17) DRV8871 IC, SMD 1µF capacitor and 100kW potentiometer with detent      $12.50 ULTRA LOW VOLTAGE LED FLASHER (FEB 17) kit including PCB and all SMD parts, LDR and blue LED      $12.50 (JUL 17) Geeetech Arduino MP3 shield      $20.00 SC200 AMPLIFIER MODULE (JAN 17) hard-to-get parts: Q8-Q16, D2-D4, 150pF/250V capacitor and five SMD resistors      $35.00 ARDUINO LC METER 60V 40A DC MOTOR SPEED CONTROLLER $35.00 ARDUINO MUSIC PLAYER/RECORDER (JUN 17) 1nF 1% MKP capacitor, 5mm lead spacing      MAX7219 LED DISPLAY MODULES 8x8 LED matrix module with DIP MAX7219 8x8 LED matrix module with SMD MAX7219 8-digit 7-segment red display module with SMD MAX7219 (JUN 17)     $2.50 $5.00 $5.00 $7.50 MICROBRIDGE (MAY 17) PCB plus all on-board parts including programmed microcontroller (SMD ceramics for 10µF)      $20.00 (JAN 17) hard-to-get parts: IC2, Q1, Q2 and D1      COMPUTER INTERFACE MODULES (JAN 17) TOUCHSCREEN VOLTAGE/CURRENT REFERENCE   MICROMITE LCD BACKPACK KIT (programmed to suit) PLUS UB1 Lid    LASER-CUT MATTE BLACK LID (to suit UB1 Jiffy Box) (DEC 16) CP2102 USB-UART bridge microSD card adaptor $5.00       $2.50 MICROMITE LCD BACKPACK V2 – COMPLETE KIT EFUSE PASSIVE LINE TO PHONO INPUT CONVERTER - ALL SMD PARTS (NOV 16) $5.00 MICROMITE PLUS EXPLORE 100 *COMPLETE KIT (no LCD panel)* (SEP 16) $69.90 (MAY 17) includes PCB, programmed micro, touchscreen LCD, laser-cut UB3 lid, mounting hardware, SMD Mosfets for PWM backlight control and all other on-board parts      $70.00 (APR 17) two NIS5512 ICs plus one SUP53P06      $22.50 DDS MODULES (APR 17)   AD9833 DDS module (with gain control) (for Micromite DDS)      $25.00   AD9833 DDS module (no gain control) (El Cheapo Modules, Part 6)      $15.00 SHORT FORM KIT with main PCB plus onboard parts (not including BackPack module, jiffy box, power supply or wires/cables) $70.00 $10.00       $99.00 (includes PCB, programmed micro and the hard-to-get bits including female headers, USB and microSD sockets, crystal, etc but does not include the LCD panel) 100dB STEREO AUDIO LEVEL/VU METER All SMD parts except programmed micro and LEDs (both available separately) (JUN 16) $20.00 THESE ARE ONLY THE MOST RECENT MICROS AND SPECIALISED COMPONENTS. FOR THE FULL LIST, SEE www.siliconchip.com.au/shop *All items subect to availability. Prices valid for month of magazine issue only. All prices in Australian dollars and included GST where applicable. # P&P prices are within Australia. O’seas? Please email for a quote 09/17 PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARDS NOTE: The listings below are for the PCB only – not a full kit. If you want a kit, contact the kit suppliers advertising in this issue. For more unusual projects where kits are not available, some have specialised components available – see the list opposite. NOTE: Not all PCBs are shown here due to space limits 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! PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD TO SUIT PROJECT: PUBLISHED: PCB CODE: Price: DCC REVERSE LOOP CONTROLLER OCT 2012 09110121 $10.00 CLASSIC-D CLASS D AMPLIFIER MODULE NOV 2012 01108121 $30.00 CLASSIC-D 2 CHANNEL SPEAKER PROTECTOR NOV 2012 01108122 $10.00 HIGH ENERGY ELECTRONIC IGNITION SYSTEM DEC 2012 05110121 $10.00 1.5kW INDUCTION MOTOR SPEED CONTROLLER (NEW V2 PCB)DEC 2012 10105122 $35.00 THE CHAMPION PREAMP and 7W AUDIO AMP (one PCB) JAN 2013 01109121/2 $10.00 GARBAGE/RECYCLING BIN REMINDER JAN 2013 19111121 $10.00 2.5GHz DIGITAL FREQUENCY METER – MAIN BOARD JAN 2013 04111121 $35.00 2.5GHz DIGITAL FREQUENCY METER – DISPLAY BOARD JAN 2013 04111122 $15.00 2.5GHz DIGITAL FREQUENCY METER – FRONT PANEL JAN 2013 04111123 $45.00 SEISMOGRAPH MK2 FEB 2013 21102131 $20.00 MOBILE PHONE RING EXTENDER FEB 2013 12110121 $10.00 GPS 1PPS TIMEBASE FEB 2013 04103131 $10.00 LED TORCH DRIVER MAR 2013 16102131 $5.00 CLASSiC DAC MAIN PCB APR 2013 01102131 $40.00 CLASSiC DAC FRONT & REAR PANEL PCBs APR 2013 01102132/3 $30.00 GPS USB TIMEBASE APR 2013 04104131 $15.00 LED LADYBIRD APR 2013 08103131 $5.00 CLASSiC-D 12V to ±35V DC/DC CONVERTER MAY 2013 11104131 $15.00 DO NOT DISTURB MAY 2013 12104131 $10.00 LF/HF UP-CONVERTER JUN 2013 07106131 $10.00 10-CHANNEL REMOTE CONTROL RECEIVER JUN 2013 15106131 $15.00 IR-TO-455MHZ UHF TRANSCEIVER JUN 2013 15106132 $7.50 “LUMP IN COAX” PORTABLE MIXER JUN 2013 01106131 $15.00 L’IL PULSER MKII TRAIN CONTROLLER JULY 2013 09107131 $15.00 L’IL PULSER MKII FRONT & REAR PANELS JULY 2013 09107132/3 $20.00/set REVISED 10 CHANNEL REMOTE CONTROL RECEIVER JULY 2013 15106133 $15.00 INFRARED TO UHF CONVERTER JULY 2013 15107131 $5.00 UHF TO INFRARED CONVERTER JULY 2013 15107132 $10.00 IPOD CHARGER AUG 2013 14108131 $5.00 PC BIRDIES AUG 2013 08104131 $10.00 RF DETECTOR PROBE FOR DMMs AUG 2013 04107131 $10.00 BATTERY LIFESAVER SEPT 2013 11108131 $5.00 SPEEDO CORRECTOR SEPT 2013 05109131 $10.00 SiDRADIO (INTEGRATED SDR) Main PCB OCT 2013 06109131 $35.00 SiDRADIO (INTEGRATED SDR) Front & Rear Panels OCT 2013 06109132/3 $25.00/pr TINY TIM AMPLIFIER (same PCB as Headphone Amp [Sept11])OCT 2013 01309111 $20.00 AUTO CAR HEADLIGHT CONTROLLER OCT 2013 03111131 $10.00 GPS TRACKER NOV 2013 05112131 $15.00 STEREO AUDIO DELAY/DSP NOV 2013 01110131 $15.00 BELLBIRD DEC 2013 08112131 $10.00 PORTAPAL-D MAIN BOARDS DEC 2013 01111131-3 $35.00/set (for CLASSiC-D Amp board and CLASSiC-D DC/DC Converter board refer above [Nov 2012/May 2013]) LED Party Strobe (also suits Hot Wire Cutter [Dec 2010]) JAN 2014 16101141 $7.50 Bass Extender Mk2 JAN 2014 01112131 $15.00 Li’l Pulser Mk2 Revised JAN 2014 09107134 $15.00 10A 230VAC MOTOR SPEED CONTROLLER FEB 2014 10102141 $12.50 NICAD/NIMH BURP CHARGER MAR 2014 14103141 $15.00 RUBIDIUM FREQ. STANDARD BREAKOUT BOARD APR 2014 04105141 $10.00 USB/RS232C ADAPTOR APR 2014 07103141 $5.00 MAINS FAN SPEED CONTROLLER MAY 2014 10104141 $10.00 RGB LED STRIP DRIVER MAY 2014 16105141 $10.00 HYBRID BENCH SUPPLY MAY 2014 18104141 $20.00 2-WAY PASSIVE LOUDSPEAKER CROSSOVER JUN 2014 01205141 $20.00 TOUCHSCREEN AUDIO RECORDER JUL 2014 01105141 $12.50 THRESHOLD VOLTAGE SWITCH JUL 2014 99106141 $10.00 MICROMITE ASCII VIDEO TERMINAL JUL 2014 24107141 $7.50 FREQUENCY COUNTER ADD-ON JUL 2014 04105141a/b $15.00 TEMPMASTER MK3 AUG 2014 21108141 $15.00 44-PIN MICROMITE AUG 2014 24108141 $5.00 OPTO-THEREMIN MAIN BOARD SEP 2014 23108141 $15.00 OPTO-THEREMIN PROXIMITY SENSOR BOARD SEP 2014 23108142 $5.00 ACTIVE DIFFERENTIAL PROBE BOARDS SEP 2014 04107141/2 $10/SET MINI-D AMPLIFIER SEP 2014 01110141 $5.00 COURTESY LIGHT DELAY OCT 2014 05109141 $7.50 DIRECT INJECTION (D-I) BOX OCT 2014 23109141 $5.00 DIGITAL EFFECTS UNIT OCT 2014 01110131 $15.00 DUAL PHANTOM POWER SUPPLY NOV 2014 18112141 $10.00 REMOTE MAINS TIMER NOV 2014 19112141 $10.00 REMOTE MAINS TIMER PANEL/LID (BLUE) NOV 2014 19112142 $15.00 ONE-CHIP AMPLIFIER NOV 2014 01109141 $5.00 TDR DONGLE DEC 2014 04112141 $5.00 MULTISPARK CDI FOR PERFORMANCE VEHICLES DEC 2014 05112141 $10.00 CURRAWONG STEREO VALVE AMPLIFIER MAIN BOARD DEC 2014 01111141 $50.00 CURRAWONG REMOTE CONTROL BOARD DEC 2014 01111144 $5.00 CURRAWONG FRONT & REAR PANELS DEC 2014 01111142/3 $30/set CURRAWONG CLEAR ACRYLIC COVER JAN 2015 - $25.00 ISOLATED HIGH VOLTAGE PROBE JAN 2015 04108141 $10.00 SPARK ENERGY METER MAIN BOARD FEB/MAR 2015 05101151 $10.00 SPARK ENERGY ZENER BOARD FEB/MAR 2015 05101152 $10.00 SPARK ENERGY METER CALIBRATOR BOARD FEB/MAR 2015 05101153 $5.00 APPLIANCE INSULATION TESTER APR 2015 04103151 $10.00 PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD TO SUIT PROJECT: PUBLISHED: APPLIANCE INSULATION TESTER FRONT PANEL LOW-FREQUENCY DISTORTION ANALYSER APPLIANCE EARTH LEAKAGE TESTER PCBs (2) APPLIANCE EARTH LEAKAGE TESTER LID/PANEL BALANCED INPUT ATTENUATOR MAIN PCB BALANCED INPUT ATTENUATOR FRONT & REAR PANELS 4-OUTPUT UNIVERSAL ADJUSTABLE REGULATOR SIGNAL INJECTOR & TRACER PASSIVE RF PROBE SIGNAL INJECTOR & TRACER SHIELD BAD VIBES INFRASOUND SNOOPER 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 ULTRA LD AMPLIFIER POWER SUPPLY ARDUINO USB ELECTROCARDIOGRAPH FINGERPRINT SCANNER – SET OF TWO PCBS LOUDSPEAKER PROTECTOR LED CLOCK SPEECH TIMER TURNTABLE STROBE CALIBRATED TURNTABLE STROBOSCOPE ETCHED DISC VALVE STEREO PREAMPLIFIER – PCB 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 MK2 8-DIGIT FREQUENCY METER APPLIANCE ENERGY METER MICROMITE PLUS EXPLORE 64 CYCLIC PUMP/MAINS TIMER MICROMITE PLUS EXPLORE 100 (4 layer) AUTOMOTIVE FAULT DETECTOR MOSQUITO LURE MICROPOWER LED FLASHER MINI MICROPOWER LED FLASHER 50A BATTERY CHARGER CONTROLLER PASSIVE LINE TO PHONO INPUT CONVERTER MICROMITE PLUS LCD BACKPACK AUTOMOTIVE SENSOR MODIFIER TOUCHSCREEN VOLTAGE/CURRENT REFERENCE SC200 AMPLIFIER MODULE 60V 40A DC MOTOR SPEED CON. CONTROL BOARD 60V 40A DC MOTOR SPEED CON. MOSFET BOARD GPS SYNCHRONISED ANALOG CLOCK ULTRA LOW VOLTAGE LED FLASHER POOL LAP COUNTER STATIONMASTER TRAIN CONTROLLER EFUSE SPRING REVERB 6GHZ+ 1000:1 PRESCALER MICROBRIDGE MICROMITE LCD BACKPACK V2 10-OCTAVE STEREO GRAPHIC EQUALISER PCB 10-OCTAVE STEREO GRAPHIC EQUALISER FRONT PANEL 10-OCTAVE STEREO GRAPHIC EQUALISER CASE PIECES RAPIDBRAKE DELUXE EFUSE DELUXE EFUSE UB1 LID MAINS SUPPLY FOR BATTERY VALVES (INC. PANELS) NEW THIS MONTH 3-WAY ADJUSTABLE ACTIVE CROSSOVER 3-WAY ADJUSTABLE ACTIVE CROSSOVER PANELS APR 2015 04103152 $10.00 APR 2015 04104151 $5.00 MAY 2015 04203151/2 $15.00 MAY 2015 04203153 $15.00 MAY 2015 04105151 $15.00 MAY 2015 04105152/3 $20.00 MAY 2015 18105151 $5.00 JUNE 2015 04106151 $7.50 JUNE 2015 04106152 $2.50 JUNE 2015 04106153 $5.00 JUNE 2015 04104151 $5.00 JUNE 2015 01109121/2 $7.50 JULY 2015 15105151 $10.00 JULY 2015 15105152 $5.00 JULY 2015 18107151 $2.50 AUG 2015 04108151 $2.50 AUG 2015 16101141 $7.50 SEP 2015 01107151 $15.00 SEP 2015 1510815 $15.00 SEP 2015 18107152 $2.50 OCT 2015 01205141 $20.00 OCT 2015 01109111 $15.00 OCT 2015 07108151 $7.50 NOV 2015 03109151/2 $15.00 NOV 2015 01110151 $10.00 DEC 2015 19110151 $15.00 DEC 2015 19111151 $15.00 DEC 2015 04101161 $5.00 DEC 2015 04101162 $10.00 JAN 2016 01101161 $15.00 JAN 2016 01101162 $20.00 JAN 2016 05102161 $15.00 FEB/MAR 2016 16101161 $15.00 FEB/MAR 2016 07102121 $7.50 FEB/MAR 2016 07102122 $7.50 MAR 2016 11111151 $6.00 MAR 2016 05102161 $15.00 APR 2016 04103161 $5.00 APR 2016 03104161 $5.00 APR 2016 04116011/2 $15.00 MAY 2016 04104161 $15.00 MAY 2016 24104161 $5.00 JUN 2016 01104161 $15.00 JUN 2016 03106161 $5.00 JULY 2016 03105161 $5.00 JULY 2016 10107161 $10.00 AUG 2016 04105161 $10.00 AUG 2016 04116061 $15.00 AUG 2016 07108161 $5.00 SEPT 2016 10108161/2 $10.00/pair SEPT 2016 07109161 $20.00 SEPT 2016 05109161 $10.00 OCT 2016 25110161 $5.00 OCT 2016 16109161 $5.00 OCT 2016 16109162 $2.50 NOV 2016 11111161 $10.00 NOV 2016 01111161 $5.00 NOV 2016 07110161 $7.50 DEC 2016 05111161 $10.00 DEC 2016 04110161 $12.50 JAN 2017 01108161 $10.00 JAN 2017 11112161 $10.00 JAN 2017 11112162 $12.50 FEB 2017 04202171 $10.00 FEB 2017 16110161 $2.50 MAR 2017 19102171 $15.00 MAR 2017 09103171/2 $15.00/set APR 2017 04102171 $7.50 APR 2017 01104171 $12.50 MAY 2017 04112162 $7.50 MAY 2017 24104171 $2.50 MAY 2017 07104171 $7.50 JUN 2017 01105171 $12.50 JUN 2017 01105172 $15.00 JUN 2017 $15.00 JUL 2017 05105171 $10.00 AUG 2017 18106171 $15.00 AUG 2017 SC4316 $5.00 AUG 2017 18108171-4 $25.00 SEPT 2017 SEPT 2017 PCB CODE: Price: 01108171 $20.00 01108172/3 $20.00/pair LOOKING FOR TECHNICAL BOOKS? 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