Silicon ChipPartShop - May 2019 SILICON CHIP
  1. Outer Front Cover
  2. Contents
  3. Publisher's Letter: “Crippleware” possibly to blame for two airliner crashes
  4. Feature: Avalon Airshow: from killer drones to spacecraft! by Dr David Maddison
  5. Project: DSP Active Crossover and 8-channel Parametric Equaliser by Phil Prosser and Nicholas Vinen
  6. Feature: El Cheapo Modules: Class D amplifier modules by Allan Linton-Smith
  7. Project: Solar-powered data repeater for 433MHz remotes by John Clarke
  8. Serviceman's Log: Samsunk – or the dishwasher that wouldn’t by Dave Thompson
  9. Project: Bridge adaptor gives four times your amplifier power! by Nicholas Vinen
  10. Review: Microchip’s new “SNAP” debugger/programmer by Tim Blythman
  11. Project: Low-cost 3.5-inch LCDs for Arduino or Micromite by Tim Blythman
  12. Vintage Radio: Admiral 1956 5ACW Clock Radio by Associate Professor Graham Parslow
  13. Product Showcase
  14. PartShop
  15. Market Centre
  16. Advertising Index
  17. Notes & Errata: Multi Diode Curve Plotter, March 2019; DAB+/FM/AM Radio, January-March 2019; 3-Way Adjustable Active Stereo Crossover, September-October 2017
  18. Outer Back Cover: Hare & Forbes Machineryhouse

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Articles in this series:
  • The Avalon 2013 Air Show (May 2013)
  • The Avalon 2013 Air Show (May 2013)
  • The Australian International Airshow 2015 (May 2015)
  • The Australian International Airshow 2015 (May 2015)
  • Avalon Airshow: from killer drones to spacecraft! (May 2019)
  • Avalon Airshow: from killer drones to spacecraft! (May 2019)
  • Avalon Airshow 2023 (May 2023)
  • Avalon Airshow 2023 (May 2023)
Items relevant to "DSP Active Crossover and 8-channel Parametric Equaliser":
  • 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)
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 "Solar-powered data repeater for 433MHz remotes":
  • 433MHz Wireless Data Range Extender PCB [15004191] (AUD $10.00)
  • PIC16F88-I/P programmed for the 433MHz Wireless Data Range Extender [1500419A.HEX] (Programmed Microcontroller, AUD $15.00)
  • 23LCV1024-I/P SRAM and MCP73831T charger IC for the 433MHz UHF Repeater (Component, AUD $12.50)
  • Firmware and source code for the 433MHz Wireless Data Range Extender [1500419A.HEX] (Software, Free)
  • 433MHz Wireless Data Range Extender PCB pattern (PDF download) [15004191] (Free)
  • 433MHz Wireless Data Range Extender lid panel artwork (PDF download) (Free)
Items relevant to "Bridge adaptor gives four times your amplifier power!":
  • Amplifier Bridge Adaptor PCB [01105191] (AUD $5.00)
  • Amplifier Bridge Adaptor PCB pattern (PDF download) [01105191] (Free)
  • Panel artwork for the Bridge-mode Audio Amplifier Adaptor (Free)
Items relevant to "Low-cost 3.5-inch LCDs for Arduino or Micromite":
  • Low-cost 3.5-inch LCD Adaptor PCB for Arduino R3 [24111181] (AUD $5.00)
  • 3.5-inch TFT Touchscreen LCD module with SD card socket (Component, AUD $35.00)
  • Sample software and source code for low-cost 3.5-inch LCDs for Arduino and Micromite (Free)
  • Low-cost 3.5-inch LCDs Adaptor for Arduino R3 boards PCB pattern (PDF download) [24111181] (Free)

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ATtiny816 PIC12F617-I/P PIC12F675-I/P PIC12F675-E/P PIC16F1455-I/P PIC16F88-E/P PIC16F88-I/P PIC16LF88-I/P $10 MICROS ATtiny816 Development/Breakout Board (Jan19) Temperature Switch Mk2 (June18), Recurring Event Reminder (Jul18) Door Alarm (Aug18), Steam Whistle (Sept18) White Noise / Insomnia Killer (Sept18 / Nov18), Remote Control Dimmer (Feb19) IR-to-UHF Converter (Jul13), UHF-to-IR Converter (Jul13) PC Birdies *2 chips – $15 pair* (Aug13), Driveway Monitor Receiver (July15) Hotel Safe Alarm (Jun16), 50A Battery Charger Controller (Nov16) Kelvin the Cricket (Oct17), Triac-based Mains Motor Speed Controller (Mar18) Heater Controller (Apr18), Useless Box IC3 (Dec18) Courtesy LED Light Delay for Cars (Oct14), Fan Speed Controller (Jan18) Microbridge (May17), USB Flexitimer (June18), Digital Interface Module (Nov18) Hi Energy Ignition (Nov/Dec12), Speedo Corrector (Sept13) Auto Headlight Controller (Oct13), 10A 230V Motor Speed Controller (Feb14) Automotive Sensor Modifier (Dec16) Driveway Monitor Transmitter (July15), Fingerprint Scanner (Nov15) MPPT Lighting Charge Controller (Feb16), 50/60Hz Turntable Driver (May16) Cyclic Pump Timer (Sep16), 60V 40A DC Motor Speed Controller (Jan17) Pool Lap Counter (Mar17), Rapidbrake (Jul17), Deluxe Frequency Switch (May18) Useless Box IC1 (Dec18), Remote-controlled Preamp with Tone Control (Mar19) UHF Repeater (May19) Garbage Reminder (Jan13), Bellbird (Dec13), GPS Analog Clock Driver (Feb17) PIC16F1459-I/SO PIC16F84A-20I/P PIC32MM0256GPM028-I/SS PIC32MX170F256B-50I/SP PIC32MX270F256B-50I/SP PIC32MX795F512H-80I/PT dsPIC33FJ64MC802-E/SP PIC32MX470F512H-I/PT PIC32MX470F512H-120/PT PIC32MX470F512L-120/PT dsPIC33FJ128GP802-I/SP $15 MICROS Four-Channel DC Fan & Pump Controller (Dec18) Programmable Ignition Timing Module (Jun99), Fuel Mixture Display (Sept00) Oscar Naughts And Crosses (Oct07), UV Lightbox Timer (Nov07) Super Digital Sound Effects (Aug18) Micromite Mk2 (Jan15) + 47F, Low Frequency Distortion Analyser (Apr15) Micromite LCD BackPack [either version] (Feb16), GPS Boat Computer (Apr16) Micromite Super Clock (Jul16), Touchscreen Voltage/Current Ref (Oct-Dec16) Micromite LCD BackPack V2 (May17), Deluxe eFuse (Aug17) Micromite DDS for IF Alignment (Sept17), Tariff Clock (Jul18) GPS-Synched Frequency Reference (Nov18) ASCII Video Terminal (Jul14), USB Mouse & Keyboard Adaptor (Feb19) Maximite (Mar11), miniMaximite (Nov11), Colour Maximite (Sept/Oct12) Touchscreen Audio Recorder (Jun/Jul 14) Induction Motor Speed Controller (revised) (Aug13) $20 MICROS Stereo Audio Delay/DSP (Nov13), Stereo Echo/Reverb (Feb 14) Micromite PLUS Explore 64 (Aug 16), Micromite Plus LCD BackPack (Nov16) Micromite PLUS Explore 100 (Sep-Oct16) SportSync (May11), Digital Audio Delay (Dec11) Quizzical (Oct11), Ultra-LD Preamp (Nov11), LED Musicolor (Nov12) When ordering, be sure to nominate BOTH the micro required AND the project for which it must be programmed. SPECIALISED COMPONENTS P&P: FLAT RATE $10.00 PER ORDER# VARIOUS MODULES & PARTS 23LCV1024-I/P SRAM (DIP) and MCP73831T charger ICs (UHF Repeater, MAY19) $11.50 MCP1700 3.3V LDO regulator (suitable for USB Mouse & Keyboard Adapator, FEB19) $1.50 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 MC1496P double-balanced mixer IC (DIP-14) (AM Radio Transmitter, MAR18) $2.50 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 TOUCH & IR REMOTE CONTROL DIMMER (FEB 19) MOTION SENSING SWITCH (SMD VERSION) (FEB 19) N-channel Mosfets Q1 & Q2 (SIHB15N60E) and two 4.7MW 3.5kV resistors IRD1 (TSOP4136) and fresnel lens (IML0688) Short form kit (includes PCB and all parts, except for the extension cable) SW-18010P vibration sensor (S1) $20.00 $10.00 $10.00 $1.00 DAB+/FM/AM RADIO (JAN 19) - main PCB with IC1 pre-soldered $60.00 - main PCB with IC1 and surrounding components (in box at top right) pre-soldered $90.00 - Explore 100 kit (Cat SC3834; no LCD included) $69.90 - laser-cut clear acrylic case pieces $20.00 - set of extra SMD parts (contains most SMD parts except for the digital audio output) $30.00 - extendable VHF whip antenna with SMA connector: 700mm ($15.00) and 465mm ($10.00) - PCB-mounting SMA ($2.50), PAL ($5.00) and dual-horizontal RCA ($2.50) socket GPS-SYNCHED FREQUENCY REFERENCE SMD PARTS (CAT SC4762) Includes PCB and all SMD parts required (NOV 18) $80.00 SUPER DIGITAL SOUND EFFECTS KIT (CAT SC4658) (AUG 18) PCB and all onboard parts (including optional ones) but no SD card, cell or battery holder $40.00 USB PORT PROTECTOR COMPLETE KIT (CAT SC4574) (MAY 18) PARTS FOR THE 6GHz+ TOUCHSCREEN FREQUENCY COUNTER (OCT 17) All parts including the PCB and a length of clear heatshrink tubing Explore 100 kit (Cat SC3834; no LCD included) one ERA-2SM+ & one ADCH-80A+ (Cat SC1167; two required) $15.00 $69.90 $15.00/pk. MICROBRIDGE COMPLETE KIT (CAT SC4264) (MAY 17) PCB plus all on-board parts including programmed microcontroller (SMD ceramics for 10µF) $20.00 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 SC200 AMPLIFIER MODULE (CAT SC4140) hard-to-get parts: Q8-Q16, D2-D4, 150pF/250V capacitor and five SMD resistors (JAN 17) $35.00 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? Place an order via our website for a quote. 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