Silicon ChipHare & Forbes - June 2019 SILICON CHIP
  1. Outer Front Cover
  2. Contents
  3. Publisher's Letter: Will 5G mobile networks live up to the hype?
  4. Feature: From a knotted rope to side-scanning SONAR by Dr David Maddison
  5. Project: An AM/FM/CW Scanning HF/VHF RF Signal Generator by Andrew Woodfield, ZL2PD
  6. Feature: e-Paper displays: no paper involved! by Tim Blythman
  7. Project: Steering Wheel Audio Button to Infrared Adaptor by John Clarke
  8. Product Showcase
  9. Serviceman's Log: Fixing a “Cheap as” set of cans by Dave Thompson
  10. Project: Very accurate speedo, car clock & auto volume change by Tim Blythman
  11. Project: DSP Active Crossover and 8-channel Parametric Equaliser, part two by Phil Prosser & Nicholas Vinen
  12. Feature: El Cheapo Modules: Long Range (LoRa) Transceivers by Jim Rowe
  13. Subscriptions
  14. Vintage Radio: AWA Radiola Model 137 by Rob Leplaw
  15. PartShop
  16. Market Centre
  17. Advertising Index
  18. Notes & Errata: DSP Active Crossover/Parametric Equaliser, May 2019
  19. Outer Back Cover: Hare & Forbes

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Items relevant to "An AM/FM/CW Scanning HF/VHF RF Signal Generator":
  • AM/FM/CW Scanning HF/VHF RF Signal Generator PCB [04106191] (AUD $15.00)
  • ATmega328P programmed with the firmware for the RF Signal Generator [0410619A.HEX] (V14) (Programmed Microcontroller, AUD $10.00)
  • Pulse-type rotary encoder with pushbutton and 18t spline shaft (Component, AUD $3.00)
  • Firmware for the RF Signal Generator [0410619A.HEX] (Software, Free)
  • AM/FM/CW Scanning HF/VHF RF Signal Generator PCB pattern (PDF download) [05105191] (Free)
  • AM/FM/CW Scanning HF/VHF RF Signal Generator panel artwork, cutting diagrams and STL files (downloads) (Free)
Articles in this series:
  • An AM/FM/CW Scanning HF/VHF RF Signal Generator (June 2019)
  • An AM/FM/CW Scanning HF/VHF RF Signal Generator (June 2019)
  • Building the RF Signal Generator (Part 2) (July 2019)
  • Building the RF Signal Generator (Part 2) (July 2019)
Items relevant to "e-Paper displays: no paper involved!":
  • Demonstration software for the e-Paper/e-Ink article (Free)
Items relevant to "Steering Wheel Audio Button to Infrared Adaptor":
  • Steering Wheel Controller to IR PCB [05105191] (AUD $5.00)
  • PIC12F617-I/P programmed for the Steering Wheel Controller to IR project [1510519A.HEX] (Programmed Microcontroller, AUD $10.00)
  • Firmware (ASM and HEX) files for the Steering Wheel Controller to IR adaptor [1510519A.HEX] (Software, Free)
  • Steering Wheel Controller to IR PCB pattern (PDF download) [05105191] (Free)
  • Steering Wheel Controller to IR lid panel artwork (PDF download) (Free)
Items relevant to "Very accurate speedo, car clock & auto volume change":
  • GPS "Finesaver Plus" Speedo/Clock/Volume Control PCB [01104191] (AUD $7.50)
  • PIC16F1455-I/P programmed for the GPS "Finesaver Plus" Speedo/Clock/Volume Control [0110419A.HEX] (Programmed Microcontroller, AUD $10.00)
  • 1.3-inch blue OLED with 4-pin I²C interface (Component, AUD $15.00)
  • 1.3-inch white OLED with 4-pin I²C interface (Component, AUD $15.00)
  • VK2828U7G5LF TTL GPS/GLONASS/GALILEO module with antenna and cable (Component, AUD $25.00)
  • MCP4251-502E/P dual 5kΩ digital potentiometer (Component, AUD $3.00)
  • Spare cable for VK2828U7G5LF GPS module (Component, AUD $1.00)
  • Laser-cut acrylic case pieces for the GPS "Finesaver Plus" Speedo/Clock/Volume Control (PCB, AUD $10.00)
  • Firmware (C and HEX) files for the GPS "Finesaver Plus" Speedo/Clock/Volume Control [0110419A.HEX] (Software, Free)
  • GPS "Finesaver Plus" Speedo/Clock/Volume Control PCB pattern (PDF download) [01104191] (Free)
Items relevant to "DSP Active Crossover and 8-channel Parametric Equaliser, part two":
  • DSP Crossover CPU PCB [01106193] (AUD $5.00)
  • DSP Crossover LCD Adaptor PCB [01106196] (AUD $2.50)
  • DSP Crossover front panel control PCB [01106195] (AUD $5.00)
  • DSP Crossover DAC PCB [01106192] (AUD $7.50)
  • DSP Crossover power supply PCB [01106194] (AUD $7.50)
  • DSP Crossover ADC PCB [01106191] (AUD $7.50)
  • DSP Active Crossover complete PCB set (7 boards) [01106191-6] (AUD $40.00)
  • PIC32MZ2048EFH064-250I/PT programmed for the DSP Active Crossover/Equaliser (V8) (Programmed Microcontroller, AUD $30.00)
  • Pulse-type rotary encoder with pushbutton and 18t spline shaft (Component, AUD $3.00)
  • 128x64 Blue LCD screen with KS0108-compatible controller (Component, AUD $30.00)
  • Firmware and source code for the DSP Active Crossover/Equaliser project [0610619A.HEX] (Software, Free)
  • DSP Active Crossover/DDS/Reflow Oven PCB patterns (PDF download) [01106191-6] (Free)
Articles in this series:
  • DSP Active Crossover and 8-channel Parametric Equaliser (May 2019)
  • DSP Active Crossover and 8-channel Parametric Equaliser (May 2019)
  • DSP Active Crossover and 8-channel Parametric Equaliser, part two (June 2019)
  • DSP Active Crossover and 8-channel Parametric Equaliser, part two (June 2019)
  • DSP Active Crossover and 8-channel Parametric Equaliser (July 2019)
  • DSP Active Crossover and 8-channel Parametric Equaliser (July 2019)
Items relevant to "El Cheapo Modules: Long Range (LoRa) Transceivers":
  • Sample code for El Cheapo Modules - 434MHz LoRa Transceivers (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)

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