Silicon ChipSubscriptions - October 2018 SILICON CHIP
  1. Outer Front Cover
  2. Contents
  3. Publisher's Letter: Seemingly helpful technology may not be that helpful
  4. Feature: Reusable Rockets by Dr David Maddison
  5. Project: GPS-synched Frequency Reference Pt.1 by Tim Blythman
  6. Project: Arduino-based programmer for DCC Decoders by Tim Blythman
  7. Project: Low-voltage, high-current DC Motor Speed Controller by Nicholas Vinen
  8. Serviceman's Log: I'm on holidays, but not from servicing! by Dave Thompson
  9. Feature: Developing CleverScope's high-performance CS448 by Bart Schroeder
  10. Project: Opto-Isolated Mains Relay by Tim Blythman
  11. Feature: Intro to programming: Cypress' System on a Chip (SoC) by Dennis Smith
  12. PartShop
  13. Product Showcase
  14. Vintage Radio: Emerson 838 hybrid valve/transistor radio by Ian Batty
  15. Subscriptions
  16. Market Centre
  17. Advertising Index
  18. Notes & Errata: Steam Train Whistle/Diesel Horn / Arduino Data Logger
  19. Outer Back Cover

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Items relevant to "GPS-synched Frequency Reference Pt.1":
  • 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)
Items relevant to "Arduino-based programmer for DCC Decoders":
  • DCC Decoder Programmer PCB [09107181] (AUD $5.00)
  • DCC Decoder Programmer PCB plus stackable headers [09107181] (AUD $7.50)
  • Small 2A boost step-up regulator module (MT3608) (Component, AUD $3.00)
  • DCC Decoder Programmer sketches (Software, Free)
  • DCC Decoder Programmer PCB pattern (PDF download) [09107181] (Free)
Items relevant to "Low-voltage, high-current DC Motor Speed Controller":
  • Four-channel High-current DC Fan and Pump Controller PCB [05108181] (AUD $5.00)
  • PIC16F1459-I/SO programmed for the Four-channel High-current DC Fan & Pump Controller (0510818A.HEX) (Programmed Microcontroller, AUD $10.00)
  • Firmware for the Four-channel High-current DC Fan & Pump Controller (0510818A.HEX) (Software, Free)
  • Four-channel High-current DC Fan and Pump Controller PCB pattern (PDF download) [05108181] (Free)
Articles in this series:
  • Low-voltage, high-current DC Motor Speed Controller (October 2018)
  • Low-voltage, high-current DC Motor Speed Controller (October 2018)
  • Low voltage DC Motor and Pump Controller (Part 2) (December 2018)
  • Low voltage DC Motor and Pump Controller (Part 2) (December 2018)
Items relevant to "Opto-Isolated Mains Relay":
  • Opto-Isolated Relay PCB plus two extension boards [10107181] (AUD $7.50)
  • Opto-Isolated Relay PCB pattern (PDF download) [10107181] (Free)
Items relevant to "Intro to programming: Cypress' System on a Chip (SoC)":
  • Cypress PSoC4 CY8CKIT demonstration project files (Thermistor/LCD) (Software, Free)
Articles in this series:
  • Intro to programming: Cypress' System on a Chip (SoC) (October 2018)
  • Intro to programming: Cypress' System on a Chip (SoC) (October 2018)
  • Cypress “system on a chip” part 2 (September 2019)
  • Cypress “system on a chip” part 2 (September 2019)

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