Silicon ChipOuter Front Cover - June 2021 SILICON CHIP
  1. Outer Front Cover
  2. Contents
  3. Publisher's Letter: Semiconductor shortages are becoming serious / The right to repair
  4. Mailbag
  5. Feature: The Right to Repair (and Modify) by Dr David Maddison
  6. Project: Advanced GPS Computer - Part 1 by Tim Blythman
  7. Feature: The History of USB by Jim Rowe
  8. Project: Recreating Arcade Pong by Dr Hugo Holden
  9. Feature: The History of Videotape – Camcorders and Digital Video by Ian Batty, Andre Switzer & Rod Humphris
  10. Circuit Notebook: Building a better mousetrap by Bruce Boardman, VK4MQ
  11. Circuit Notebook: In & out of circuit LED tester by Graham P. Jackman
  12. Project: PIC Programming Helper by Tim Blythman
  13. Review: The New Arduino IDE 2.0 by Tim Blythman
  14. Project: Programmable Hybrid Lab Supply with WiFi – Part 2 by Richard Palmer
  15. Review: Weller T0053298599 Soldering Station by Tim Blythman
  16. Product Showcase
  17. Serviceman's Log: Trying to fix unbranded, generic equipment is frustrating by Dave Thompson
  18. PartShop
  19. Vintage Radio: 1940 RME Model 69 communications receiver by Fred Lever
  20. Ask Silicon Chip
  21. Market Centre
  22. Advertising Index
  23. Notes & Errata: Programmable Hybrid Lab Supply with WiFi, May 2021; Arduino-based Power Supply, February 2021; DIY Reflow Oven Controller, April-May 2020; Deluxe Touchscreen eFuse, July 2017
  24. Outer Back Cover

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Items relevant to "Advanced GPS Computer - Part 1":
  • Advanced GPS Computer PCB [05102211] (AUD $7.50)
  • PIC32MX170F256B-50I/SP programmed for the Advanced GPS Computer [0510221A.hex] (Programmed Microcontroller, AUD $15.00)
  • DS3231 real-time clock IC (SOIC-16) (Component, AUD $7.50)
  • MCP4251-502E/P dual 5kΩ digital potentiometer (Component, AUD $3.00)
  • VK2828U7G5LF TTL GPS/GLONASS/GALILEO module with antenna and cable (Component, AUD $25.00)
  • Micromite LCD BackPack V3 complete kit (Component, AUD $75.00)
  • Matte/Gloss Black UB3 Lid for Advanced GPS Computer (BackPack V3) or Pico BackPack (PCB, AUD $5.00)
  • Firmware for the Advanced GPS Computer [0510221A.HEX] (Software, Free)
  • Advanced GPS Computer PCB pattern (PDF download) [05102211] (AUD $15.00)
  • Advanced GPS Computer box cutting diagram and lid dimensions (Panel Artwork, Free)
Articles in this series:
  • Advanced GPS Computer - Part 1 (June 2021)
  • Advanced GPS Computer – Part 2 (July 2021)
Articles in this series:
  • The History of USB (June 2021)
  • How USB Power Delivery (USB-PD) works (July 2021)
Items relevant to "Recreating Arcade Pong":
  • Mini Arcade Pong PCB [08105211] (AUD $35.00)
  • Pair of Signetics NE555Ns (Component, AUD $12.50)
Articles in this series:
  • The History of Videotape – Quadruplex (March 2021)
  • The History of Videotape - Helical Scan (April 2021)
  • The History of Videotape – Cassette Systems (May 2021)
  • The History of Videotape – Camcorders and Digital Video (June 2021)
Items relevant to "PIC Programming Helper":
  • 8-pin PIC Programming Helper PCB [24106211] (AUD $5.00)
  • 8/14/20-pin PIC Programming Helper PCB [24106212] (AUD $7.50)
  • Relay - EA2-5NU (Component, AUD $3.00)
  • PIC Programming Helper PCB patterns (PDF download) [24106211-2] (Free)
Items relevant to "Programmable Hybrid Lab Supply with WiFi – Part 2":
  • Programmable Hybrid Lab Supply Control Panel PCB [18104211] (AUD $10.00)
  • Programmable Hybrid Lab Supply Regulator Module PCB [18104212] (AUD $7.50)
  • 2.8-inch TFT Touchscreen LCD module with SD card socket (Component, AUD $25.00)
  • Software, manuals and laser templates for the Programmable Hybrid Lab Supply (Free)
  • Programmable Hybrid Lab Supply Control Panel PCB pattern (PDF download) [18104211] (Free)
  • Programmable Hybrid Lab Supply Regulator PCB pattern (PDF download) [18104212] (Free)
  • Drilling/cutting diagrams and front panel artwork for the Programmable Hybrid Lab Supply (Free)
Articles in this series:
  • Programmable Hybrid Lab Supply with WiFi – Part 1 (May 2021)
  • Programmable Hybrid Lab Supply with WiFi – Part 2 (June 2021)

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JUNE 2021 ISSN 1030-2662 06 9 771030 266001 The VERY BEST DIY Projects! $995* NZ $1290 INC GST INC GST Right To Repair the ability to repair your own devices The History of USB Advanced GPS Computer RECREATING ARCADE PONG 4 siliconchip.com.au Australia’s electronics magazine 2 June 2021  1