Silicon ChipMarket Centre - January 2024 SILICON CHIP
  1. Outer Front Cover
  2. Contents
  3. Feature: Smart Home Automation by Dr David Maddison
  4. Project: Raspberry Pi Clock Radio, Pt1 by Stefan Keller-Tuberg
  5. Feature: WiFi Relay Modules by Tim Blythman
  6. Project: USB to PS/2 Keyboard Adaptors by Tim Blythman
  7. Feature: 4-digit, 14-segment LED Module by Jim Rowe
  8. Project: Secure Remote Switch, Pt2 by John Clarke
  9. Project: Multi-Channel Volume Control Part 2 by Tim Blythman
  10. Serviceman's Log: Getting amped up by Dave Thompson
  11. PartShop
  12. Vintage Radio: Restoring the Vintage QUAD 303 by Jim Greig
  13. Subscriptions
  14. Market Centre
  15. Advertising Index
  16. Notes & Errata: 1kW+ Class-D Amplifier Pt2 / Coin Cell Emulator / Modem/Router Watchdog
  17. Outer Back Cover

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Items relevant to "Raspberry Pi Clock Radio, Pt1":
  • Raspberry Pi Clock Radio main PCB [19101241] (AUD $12.50)
  • Raspberry Pi Clock Radio display PCB [19101242] (AUD $7.50)
  • Software for the Raspberry Pi based Clock Radio (Free)
  • Raspberry Pi Clock Radio PCB patterns (PDF download) [19101241-2] (Free)
Articles in this series:
  • Raspberry Pi Clock Radio, Pt1 (January 2024)
  • Raspberry Pi Clock Radio, Pt1 (January 2024)
  • Raspberry Pi Clock Radio, Pt2 (February 2024)
  • Raspberry Pi Clock Radio, Pt2 (February 2024)
  • Raspberry Pi-based Clock Radio, part two (January 2025)
  • Raspberry Pi-based Clock Radio, part two (January 2025)
Items relevant to "WiFi Relay Modules":
  • Software for WiFi Relay Modules (Free)
Items relevant to "USB to PS/2 Keyboard Adaptors":
  • USB keyboard Adaptor for VGA PicoMite PCB [07111231] (AUD $2.50)
  • ps2x2pico PS/2 Adaptor PCB [07111232] (AUD $2.50)
  • PS/2 male-to-male cable (6-pin mini-DIN) (Component, AUD $10.00)
  • USB Keyboard Adaptor for VGA PicoMite short-form kit (Component, AUD $30.00)
  • ps2x2pico PS/2 Adaptor kit (Component, AUD $32.50)
  • Software for the USB to PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse Adaptors (Free)
  • USB to PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse Adaptors PCB patterns (PDF download) [07111231-2] (Free)
  • Panel labels and cutting diagrams for the USB to PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse Adaptors (Panel Artwork, Free)
Items relevant to "Secure Remote Switch, Pt2":
  • Secure Remote Switch receiver PCB [10109231] (AUD $5.00)
  • Secure Remote Switch transmitter PCB [10109232] (AUD $2.50)
  • Secure Remote Switch transmitter PCB [10109233] (AUD $2.50)
  • PIC16F1459-I/P programmed for the Secure Remote Switch receiver (1010923R.HEX) (Programmed Microcontroller, AUD $10.00)
  • PIC16LF15323-I/SL programmed for the Secure Remote Switch transmitter (1010923A.HEX) (Programmed Microcontroller, AUD $10.00)
  • Secure Remote Switch receiver short-form kit (Component, AUD $35.00)
  • Secure Remote Switch transmitter short-form kit (module version) (Component, AUD $15.00)
  • Secure Remote Switch transmitter complete kit (discrete version) (Component, AUD $20.00)
  • Firmware (ASM and HEX) files for the Secure Remote Switch (Software, Free)
  • Secure Remote Switch PCB patterns (PDF download) [10109231-3] (Free)
  • Panel labels for the Secure Remote Switch (Panel Artwork, Free)
Articles in this series:
  • Secure Remote Switch, Pt1 (December 2023)
  • Secure Remote Switch, Pt1 (December 2023)
  • Secure Remote Switch, Pt2 (January 2024)
  • Secure Remote Switch, Pt2 (January 2024)
Items relevant to "Multi-Channel Volume Control Part 2":
  • Multi-channel Volume Control volume PCB [01111221] (AUD $5.00)
  • Multi-channel Volume Control control PCB [01111222] (AUD $5.00)
  • Multi-channel Volume Control OLED PCB [01111223] (AUD $3.00)
  • PIC16F18146-I/SO programmed for the Multi-Channel Volume Control [0111122B.HEX] (Programmed Microcontroller, AUD $10.00)
  • PIC16F15224-I/SL programmed for the Multi-Channel Volume Control [0111122C.HEX] (Programmed Microcontroller, AUD $10.00)
  • Pulse-type rotary encoder with pushbutton and 18t spline shaft (Component, AUD $3.00)
  • 0.96in cyan OLED with SSD1306 controller (Component, AUD $10.00)
  • 2.8-inch TFT Touchscreen LCD module with SD card socket (Component, AUD $25.00)
  • Multi-channel Volume Control control module kit (Component, AUD $50.00)
  • Multi-channel Volume Control volume module kit (Component, AUD $55.00)
  • Multi-channel Volume Control OLED module kit (Component, AUD $25.00)
  • Firmware (C and HEX) files for the Multi-Channel Volume Control (Software, Free)
  • Multi-channel Volume Control PCB patterns (PDF download) [01111221-3] (Free)
Articles in this series:
  • Multi-Channel Volume Control, Pt1 (December 2023)
  • Multi-Channel Volume Control, Pt1 (December 2023)
  • Multi-Channel Volume Control Part 2 (January 2024)
  • Multi-Channel Volume Control Part 2 (January 2024)
  • Multi-Channel Volume Control, part one (November 2024)
  • Multi-Channel Volume Control, part one (November 2024)
  • Multi-Channel Volume Control, Part 2 (December 2024)
  • Multi-Channel Volume Control, Part 2 (December 2024)

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