Silicon ChipPartShop - November 2018 SILICON CHIP
  1. Outer Front Cover
  2. Contents
  3. Publisher's Letter: Are electronic medical records privacy concerns overblown?
  4. Feature: Which tiny country is about to launch a lunar lander? by Dr David Maddison
  5. Project: Oh Christmas tree, oh Christmas tree... by Tim Blythman
  6. Project: USB digital and SPI interface board by Tim Blythman
  7. Feature: Australians develop a "supercomputer" by Geoff Graham
  8. Serviceman's Log: It's torture having a broken phone by Dave Thompson
  9. Project: Insomnia and Tinnitus killer by John Clarke
  10. Feature: El cheapo modules, part 20: two tiny compass modules by Jim Rowe
  11. Project: GPS-synched, lab-quality frequency reference (Part 2) by Tim Blythman and Nicholas Vinen
  12. Product Showcase
  13. Subscriptions
  14. Vintage Radio: The 1939 HMV 904 5-inch TV set and 3-band radio receiver by Dr Hugo Holden
  15. PartShop
  16. Market Centre
  17. Advertising Index
  18. Notes & Errata: Super Digital Sound Effects Module, August-September 2018
  19. Outer Back Cover: Trio Test & Measurement - Siglent test equipment

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Items relevant to "Oh Christmas tree, oh Christmas tree...":
  • Software for Amazing Light Patterns for the LED Christmas Tree (Free)
  • Stackable LED Christmas Tree PCB [16107181] (AUD $5.00)
  • Kit for the Stackable LED Christmas Tree (Component, AUD $10.00)
  • Kit for the Digital Interface Module (Component, AUD $15.00)
  • Arduino sketch (.ino) files and sample Python software for the LED Christmas Tree (Free)
  • LED Christmas Tree PCB pattern (PDF download) [16107181] (Free)
Articles in this series:
  • Oh Christmas tree, oh Christmas tree... (November 2018)
  • Oh Christmas tree, oh Christmas tree... (November 2018)
  • Amazing light display from our LED Christmas tree... (December 2018)
  • Amazing light display from our LED Christmas tree... (December 2018)
Items relevant to "USB digital and SPI interface board":
  • USB Digital and SPI Interface PCB [16107182] (AUD $2.50)
  • PIC16F1455-I/P programmed for the USB Digital and SPI Interface Module [1610718A.HEX] (Programmed Microcontroller, AUD $10.00)
  • Kit for the Digital Interface Module (Component, AUD $15.00)
  • Firmware (HEX and C) files for the USB Digital and SPI Interface Module (Software, Free)
  • USB Digital and SPI Interface PCB pattern (PDF download) [16107182] (Free)
Items relevant to "Insomnia and Tinnitus killer":
  • Tinnitus/Insomnia Killer PCB (Jaycar version) [01110181] (AUD $5.00)
  • Tinnitus/Insomnia Killer PCB (Altronics version) [01110182] (AUD $5.00)
  • Tinnitus/Insomnia Killer PCB (Jaycar version, manufacturing fault) [01110181] (AUD $2.50)
  • PIC12F617-I/P programmed for the White Noise Generator [0910618A.HEX] (Programmed Microcontroller, AUD $10.00)
  • Hard-to-get parts for the Tinnitus/Insomnia Killer (Component, AUD $12.50)
  • Firmware (ASM and HEX) files for the White Noise Source and Steam Train Whistle/Diesel Horn [0910618A/M.HEX] (Software, Free)
  • Tinnitus/Insomnia Killer PCB patterns (PDF download) [01110181/2] (Free)
  • Tinnitus and Insomnia Killer panel label artwork and drilling templates (PDF download) (Panel Artwork, Free)
Items relevant to "El cheapo modules, part 20: two tiny compass modules":
  • Sample BASIC source code for interfacing a Micromite with an eCompass module (Software, 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)
Items relevant to "GPS-synched, lab-quality frequency reference (Part 2)":
  • GPS-synched Frequency Reference PCB [04107181] (AUD $7.50)
  • PIC32MX170F256B-50I/SP programmed for the GPS-Synched Frequency Reference [0410718A.hex] (Programmed Microcontroller, AUD $15.00)
  • VK2828U7G5LF TTL GPS/GLONASS/GALILEO module with antenna and cable (Component, AUD $25.00)
  • Micromite LCD BackPack V2 complete kit (Component, AUD $70.00)
  • SMD parts for the GPS-Synched Frequency Reference (Component, AUD $80.00)
  • Firmware (HEX) files and BASIC/C source code for the GPS-Synched Frequency Reference [0410718A.hex] (Software, Free)
  • GPS-Synched Frequency Reference PCB pattern (PDF download) [04107181] (Free)
  • GPS-synched Frequency Reference drilling and cutting diagrams (PDF download) (Panel Artwork, Free)
Articles in this series:
  • GPS-synched Frequency Reference Pt.1 (October 2018)
  • GPS-synched Frequency Reference Pt.1 (October 2018)
  • GPS-synched, lab-quality frequency reference (Part 2) (November 2018)
  • GPS-synched, lab-quality frequency reference (Part 2) (November 2018)

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(MAY 17) PCB plus all on-board parts including programmed microcontroller (SMD ceramics for 10µF) $20.00 P&P – $10 Per order# STATIONMASTER (CAT SC4187) (MAR 17) Hard to get parts: DRV8871 IC, SMD 1µF capacitor and 100kW potentiometer with detent $12.50 MICROMITE LCD BACKPACK V2 – COMPLETE KIT (CAT SC4237) (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 ULTRA LOW VOLTAGE LED FLASHER (CAT SC4125) (FEB 17) SC200 AMPLIFIER MODULE (CAT SC4140) (JAN 17) kit including PCB and all SMD parts, LDR and blue LED hard-to-get parts: Q8-Q16, D2-D4, 150pF/250V capacitor and five SMD resistors $12.50 $35.00 VARIOUS MODULES & PARTS LM4865MX amplifier IC & LF50CV regulator (Tinnitus/Insomnia Killer, NOV18) $10.00 2.8-inch touchscreen LCD module with SD card socket (Tide Clock, JUL18) $22.50 ESP-01 WiFi Module (El Cheapo Modules, Part 15, APR18) $5.00 WiFi Antennas with U.FL/IPX connectors (Water Tank Level Meter with WiFi, FEB18): 5dBi – $12.50 ~ 2dBi (omnidirectional) – $10.00 NRF24L01+PA+NA transceiver with SNA connector and antenna (El Cheapo 12, JAN18) $5.00 WeMos D1 Arduino-compatible boards with WiFi (SEPT17, FEB18): ThingSpeak data logger – $10.00 ~ WiFi Tank Level Meter (ext. antenna socket) – $15.00 Geeetech Arduino MP3 shield (Arduino Music Player/Recorder, VS1053, JUL17) $20.00 1nF 1% MKP (5mm lead spacing) or ceramic capacitor (Wide-Range LC Meter, JUN18) $2.50 MAX7219 LED controller boards (El Cheapo Modules, Part 7, JUN17): 8x8 red SMD/DIP matrix display – $5.00 ~ red 8-digit 7-segment display – $7.50 AD9833 DDS module (with gain control) (for Micromite DDS, APR17) $25.00 AD9833 DDS module (no gain control) (El Cheapo Modules, Part 6, APR17) $15.00 CP2102 USB-UART bridge $5.00 microSD card adaptor (El Cheapo Modules, Part 3, JAN17) $2.50 DS3231 real-time clock with mounting spacers and screws (El Cheapo, Part 1, OCT16) $5.00 MICROMITE PLUS EXPLORE 100 COMPLETE KIT (no LCD panel) (SEP 16) (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) (Cat SC3834) $69.90 THESE ARE ONLY THE MOST RECENT MICROS AND SPECIALISED COMPONENTS. 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PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD TO SUIT PROJECT: PUBLISHED: BELLBIRD DEC 2013 LED Party Strobe (also suits Hot Wire Cutter [Dec 2010]) JAN 2014 Bass Extender Mk2 JAN 2014 Li’l Pulser Mk2 Revised JAN 2014 10A 230VAC MOTOR SPEED CONTROLLER FEB 2014 NICAD/NIMH BURP CHARGER MAR 2014 RUBIDIUM FREQ. STANDARD BREAKOUT BOARD APR 2014 USB/RS232C ADAPTOR APR 2014 MAINS FAN SPEED CONTROLLER MAY 2014 RGB LED STRIP DRIVER MAY 2014 HYBRID BENCH SUPPLY MAY 2014 2-WAY PASSIVE LOUDSPEAKER CROSSOVER JUN 2014 TOUCHSCREEN AUDIO RECORDER JUL 2014 THRESHOLD VOLTAGE SWITCH JUL 2014 MICROMITE ASCII VIDEO TERMINAL JUL 2014 FREQUENCY COUNTER ADD-ON JUL 2014 TEMPMASTER MK3 AUG 2014 44-PIN MICROMITE AUG 2014 OPTO-THEREMIN MAIN BOARD SEP 2014 OPTO-THEREMIN PROXIMITY SENSOR BOARD SEP 2014 ACTIVE DIFFERENTIAL PROBE BOARDS SEP 2014 MINI-D AMPLIFIER SEP 2014 COURTESY LIGHT DELAY OCT 2014 DIRECT INJECTION (D-I) BOX OCT 2014 DIGITAL EFFECTS UNIT OCT 2014 DUAL PHANTOM POWER SUPPLY NOV 2014 REMOTE MAINS TIMER NOV 2014 REMOTE MAINS TIMER PANEL/LID (BLUE) NOV 2014 ONE-CHIP AMPLIFIER NOV 2014 TDR DONGLE DEC 2014 MULTISPARK CDI FOR PERFORMANCE VEHICLES DEC 2014 CURRAWONG STEREO VALVE AMPLIFIER MAIN BOARD DEC 2014 CURRAWONG REMOTE CONTROL BOARD DEC 2014 CURRAWONG FRONT & REAR PANELS DEC 2014 CURRAWONG CLEAR ACRYLIC COVER JAN 2015 ISOLATED HIGH VOLTAGE PROBE JAN 2015 SPARK ENERGY METER MAIN BOARD FEB/MAR 2015 SPARK ENERGY ZENER BOARD FEB/MAR 2015 SPARK ENERGY METER CALIBRATOR BOARD FEB/MAR 2015 APPLIANCE INSULATION TESTER APR 2015 APPLIANCE INSULATION TESTER FRONT PANEL APR 2015 LOW-FREQUENCY DISTORTION ANALYSER APR 2015 APPLIANCE EARTH LEAKAGE TESTER PCBs (2) MAY 2015 APPLIANCE EARTH LEAKAGE TESTER LID/PANEL MAY 2015 BALANCED INPUT ATTENUATOR MAIN PCB MAY 2015 BALANCED INPUT ATTENUATOR FRONT & REAR PANELS MAY 2015 4-OUTPUT UNIVERSAL ADJUSTABLE REGULATOR MAY 2015 SIGNAL INJECTOR & TRACER JUNE 2015 PASSIVE RF PROBE JUNE 2015 SIGNAL INJECTOR & TRACER SHIELD JUNE 2015 BAD VIBES INFRASOUND SNOOPER JUNE 2015 CHAMPION + PRE-CHAMPION JUNE 2015 DRIVEWAY MONITOR TRANSMITTER PCB JULY 2015 DRIVEWAY MONITOR RECEIVER PCB JULY 2015 MINI USB SWITCHMODE REGULATOR JULY 2015 VOLTAGE/RESISTANCE/CURRENT REFERENCE AUG 2015 LED PARTY STROBE MK2 AUG 2015 ULTRA-LD MK4 200W AMPLIFIER MODULE SEP 2015 9-CHANNEL REMOTE CONTROL RECEIVER SEP 2015 MINI USB SWITCHMODE REGULATOR MK2 SEP 2015 2-WAY PASSIVE LOUDSPEAKER CROSSOVER OCT 2015 ULTRA LD AMPLIFIER POWER SUPPLY OCT 2015 ARDUINO USB ELECTROCARDIOGRAPH OCT 2015 FINGERPRINT SCANNER – SET OF TWO PCBS NOV 2015 LOUDSPEAKER PROTECTOR NOV 2015 LED CLOCK DEC 2015 SPEECH TIMER DEC 2015 TURNTABLE STROBE DEC 2015 CALIBRATED TURNTABLE STROBOSCOPE ETCHED DISC DEC 2015 VALVE STEREO PREAMPLIFIER – PCB JAN 2016 VALVE STEREO PREAMPLIFIER – CASE PARTS JAN 2016 QUICKBRAKE BRAKE LIGHT SPEEDUP JAN 2016 SOLAR MPPT CHARGER & LIGHTING CONTROLLER FEB/MAR 2016 MICROMITE LCD BACKPACK, 2.4-INCH VERSION FEB/MAR 2016 MICROMITE LCD BACKPACK, 2.8-INCH VERSION FEB/MAR 2016 BATTERY CELL BALANCER MAR 2016 DELTA THROTTLE TIMER MAR 2016 MICROWAVE LEAKAGE DETECTOR APR 2016 FRIDGE/FREEZER ALARM APR 2016 ARDUINO MULTIFUNCTION MEASUREMENT APR 2016 PRECISION 50/60Hz TURNTABLE DRIVER MAY 2016 RASPBERRY PI TEMP SENSOR EXPANSION MAY 2016 PCB CODE: Price: 08112131 $10.00 16101141 $7.50 01112131 $15.00 09107134 $15.00 10102141 $12.50 14103141 $15.00 04105141 $10.00 07103141 $5.00 10104141 $10.00 16105141 $10.00 18104141 $20.00 01205141 $20.00 01105141 $12.50 99106141 $10.00 24107141 $7.50 04105141a/b $15.00 21108141 $15.00 24108141 $5.00 23108141 $15.00 23108142 $5.00 04107141/2 $10.00/set 01110141 $5.00 05109141 $7.50 23109141 $5.00 01110131 $15.00 18112141 $10.00 19112141 $10.00 19112142 $15.00 01109141 $5.00 04112141 $5.00 05112141 $10.00 01111141 $50.00 01111144 $5.00 01111142/3 $30.00/set SC2892 $25.00 04108141 $10.00 05101151 $10.00 05101152 $10.00 05101153 $5.00 04103151 $10.00 04103152 $10.00 04104151 $5.00 04203151/2 $15.00 04203153 $15.00 04105151 $15.00 04105152/3 $20.00 18105151 $5.00 04106151 $7.50 04106152 $2.50 04106153 $5.00 04104151 $5.00 01109121/2 $7.50 15105151 $10.00 15105152 $5.00 18107151 $2.50 04108151 $2.50 16101141 $7.50 01107151 $15.00 1510815 $15.00 18107152 $2.50 01205141 $20.00 01109111 $15.00 07108151 $7.50 03109151/2 $15.00 01110151 $10.00 19110151 $15.00 19111151 $15.00 04101161 $5.00 04101162 $10.00 01101161 $15.00 01101162 $20.00 05102161 $15.00 16101161 $15.00 07102121 $7.50 07102122 $7.50 11111151 $6.00 05102161 $15.00 04103161 $5.00 03104161 $5.00 04116011/2 $15.00 04104161 $15.00 24104161 $5.00 PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD TO SUIT PROJECT: 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) 3-WAY ADJUSTABLE ACTIVE CROSSOVER 3-WAY ADJUSTABLE ACTIVE CROSSOVER PANELS 3-WAY ADJUSTABLE ACTIVE CROSSOVER CASE PIECES 6GHz+ TOUCHSCREEN FREQUENCY COUNTER KELVIN THE CRICKET 6GHz+ FREQUENCY COUNTER CASE PIECES (SET) SUPER-7 SUPERHET AM RADIO PCB SUPER-7 SUPERHET AM RADIO CASE PIECES THEREMIN PROPORTIONAL FAN SPEED CONTROLLER WATER TANK LEVEL METER (INCLUDING HEADERS) 10-LED BARAGRAPH 10-LED BARAGRAPH SIGNAL PROCESSING TRIAC-BASED MAINS MOTOR SPEED CONTROLLER VINTAGE TV A/V MODULATOR AM RADIO TRANSMITTER HEATER CONTROLLER DELUXE FREQUENCY SWITCH USB PORT PROTECTOR 2 x 12V BATTERY BALANCER USB FLEXITIMER WIDE-RANGE LC METER WIDE-RANGE LC METER (INCLUDING HEADERS) WIDE-RANGE LC METER CLEAR CASE PIECES TEMPERATURE SWITCH MK2 LiFePO4 UPS CONTROL SHIELD RASPBERRY PI TOUCHSCREEN ADAPTOR (TIDE CLOCK) RECURRING EVENT REMINDER BRAINWAVE MONITOR (EEG) SUPER DIGITAL SOUND EFFECTS DOOR ALARM STEAM WHISTLE / DIESEL HORN DCC PROGRAMMER DCC PROGRAMMER (INCLUDING HEADERS) OPTO-ISOLATED RELAY (WITH EXTENSION BOARDS) NEW PCBs GPS-SYNCHED FREQUENCY REFERENCE LED CHRISTMAS TREE PUBLISHED: JUN 2016 JUN 2016 JULY 2016 JULY 2016 AUG 2016 AUG 2016 AUG 2016 SEPT 2016 SEPT 2016 SEPT 2016 OCT 2016 OCT 2016 OCT 2016 NOV 2016 NOV 2016 NOV 2016 DEC 2016 DEC 2016 JAN 2017 JAN 2017 JAN 2017 FEB 2017 FEB 2017 MAR 2017 MAR 2017 APR 2017 APR 2017 MAY 2017 MAY 2017 MAY 2017 JUN 2017 JUN 2017 JUN 2017 JUL 2017 AUG 2017 AUG 2017 AUG 2017 SEPT 2017 SEPT 2017 SEPT 2017 OCT 2017 OCT 2017 DEC 2017 DEC 2017 DEC 2017 JAN 2018 JAN 2018 FEB 2018 FEB 2018 FEB 2018 MAR 2018 MAR 2018 MAR 2018 APR 2018 MAY 2018 MAY 2018 MAY 2018 JUNE 2018 JUNE 2018 JUNE 2018 JUNE 2018 JUNE 2018 JUNE 2018 JULY 2018 JULY 2018 AUG 2018 AUG 2018 AUG 2018 SEPT 2018 OCT 2018 OCT 2018 OCT 2018 NOV 2018 NOV 2018 PCB CODE: 01104161 03106161 03105161 10107161 04105161 04116061 07108161 10108161/2 07109161 05109161 25110161 16109161 16109162 11111161 01111161 07110161 05111161 04110161 01108161 11112161 11112162 04202171 16110161 19102171 09103171/2 04102171 01104171 04112162 24104171 07104171 01105171 01105172 SC4281 05105171 18106171 SC4316 18108171-4 01108171 01108172/3 SC4403 04110171 08109171 SC4444 06111171 SC4464 23112171 05111171 21110171 04101181 04101182 10102181 02104181 06101181 10104181 05104181 07105181 14106181 19106181 04106181 SC4618 SC4609 05105181 11106181 24108181 19107181 25107181 01107181 03107181 09106181 09107181 09107181 10107181/2 04107181 16107181 Price: $15.00 $5.00 $5.00 $10.00 $10.00 $15.00 $5.00 $10.00/pair $20.00 $10.00 $5.00 $5.00 $2.50 $10.00 $5.00 $7.50 $10.00 $12.50 $10.00 $10.00 $12.50 $10.00 $2.50 $15.00 $15.00/set $7.50 $12.50 $7.50 $2.50 $7.50 $12.50 $15.00 $15.00 $10.00 $15.00 $5.00 $25.00 $20.00 $20.00/pair $10.00 $10.00 $10.00 $15.00 $25.00 $25.00 $12.50 $2.50 $7.50 $7.50 $5.00 $10.00 $7.50 $7.50 $10.00 $7.50 $2.50 $2.50 $7.50 $5.00 $7.50 $7.50 $7.50 $5.00 $5.00 $5.00 $10.00 $2.50 $5.00 $5.00 $5.00 $7.50 $7.50 $7.50 $5.00 See our special offer on page 101 for multiple XMAS TREE PCBs DIGITAL INTERFACE MODULE TINNITUS/INSOMNIA KILLER (JAYCAR VERSION) TINNITUS/INSOMNIA KILLER (ALTRONICS VERSION) NOV 2018 NOV 2018 NOV 2018 16107182 01110181 01110182 $2.50 $5.00 $5.00 WE ALSO SELL AN A2 REACTANCE WALLCHART, RADIO, TV & HOBBIES DVD PLUS VARIOUS BOOKs IN THE “Books, DVDs, etc” PAGE AT SILICONCHIP.COM.AU/SHOP/3