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PRE-PROGRAMMED MICROS For a complete list, go to siliconchip.com.au/Shop/9 $10 MICROS $15 MICROS 24LC32A-I/SN ATmega328P ATmega328P-AUR ATtiny45-20PU ATtiny85V-10PU PIC10LF322-I/OT PIC12F1572-I/SN PIC12F617-I/P PIC12F617-I/SN PIC12F675-I/P PIC16F1455-I/P Digital FX Unit (Apr21) 110dB RF Attenuator (Jul22), Basic RF Signal Generator (Jun23) RGB Stackable LED Christmas Star (Nov20) 2m VHF CW/FM Test Generator (Oct23) Shirt Pocket Audio Oscillator (Sep20) Range Extender IR-to-UHF (Jan22) LED Christmas Ornaments (Nov20; versions), Nano TV Pong (Aug21) Active Mains Soft Starter (Feb23), Model Railway Uncoupler (Jul23) Model Railway Carriage Lights (Nov21) Train Chuff Sound Generator (Oct22) Auto Train Controller (Oct22), GPS Disciplined Oscillator (May23) Railway Points Controller Transmitter / Receiver (2 versions; Feb24) PIC16F1455-I/SL Battery Multi Logger (Feb21), USB-C Serial Adaptor (Jun24) PIC16LF1455-I/P New GPS-Synchronised Analog Clock (Sep22) PIC16F1459-I/P Cooling Fan Controller (Feb22), Remote Mains Switch (RX, Jul22) K-Type Thermostat (Nov23), Secure Remote Switch (RX, Dec23) Mains Power-Up Sequencer (Feb24 | repurposed firmware Jul24) PIC16F1459-I/SO Multimeter Calibrator (Jul22), Buck/Boost Charger Adaptor (Oct22) PIC16F15214-I/SN Tiny LED Icicle (Nov22), Digital Volume Control Pot (SMD; Mar23) Silicon Chirp Cricket (Apr23) PIC16F15214-I/P Digital Volume Control Pot (through-hole; Mar23) PIC16F15224-I/SL Multi-Channel Volume Control (OLED Module; Dec23) PIC16F1705-I/P Digital Lighting Controller Translator (Dec21) PIC16F18146-I/SO Volume Control (Control Module, Dec23), Coin Cell Emulator (Dec23) PIC16LF15323-I/SL Remote Mains Switch (TX, Jul22), Secure Remote Switch (TX, Dec23) W27C020 Noughts & Crosses Computer (Jan23) ATSAML10E16A-AUT PIC16F18877-I/P PIC16F18877-I/PT High-Current Battery Balancer (Mar21) USB Cable Tester (Nov21) Dual-Channel Breadboard PSU Display Adaptor (Dec22) Wideband Fuel Mixture Display (WFMD; Apr23) PIC16F88-I/P Battery Charge Controller (Jun22), Railway Semaphore (Apr22) PIC24FJ256GA702-I/SS Ohmmeter (Aug22), Advanced SMD Test Tweezers (Feb23), ESR Test Tweezers (Jun24) PIC32MM0256GPM028-I/SS Super Digital Sound Effects (Aug18) PIC32MX170F256D-501P/T 44-pin Micromite Mk2 (Aug14), 4DoF Simulation Seat (Sep19) PIC32MX170F256B-50I/SP Micromite LCD BackPack V1-V3 (Feb16 / May17 / Aug19) Advanced GPS Computer (Jun21), Touchscreen Digital Preamp (Sep21) PIC32MX170F256B-I/SO Battery Multi Logger (Feb21), Battery Manager BackPack (Aug21) PIC32MX270F256B-50I/SP ASCII Video Terminal (Jul14), USB M&K Adaptor (Feb19) $20 MICROS ATmega32U4 ATmega644PA-AU Wii Nunchuk RGB Light Driver (Mar24) AM-FM DDS Signal Generator (May22) $25 MICROS dsPIC33FJ64MC802-E/SP 1.5kW Induction Motor Speed Controller (Aug13) PIC32MX470F512H-I/PT Stereo Echo/Reverb (Feb 14), Digital Effects Unit (Oct14) PIC32MX470F512H-120/PT Micromite Explore 64 (Aug 16), Micromite Plus (Nov16) PIC32MX470F512L-120/PT Micromite Explore 100 (Sep16) $30 MICROS PIC32MX695F512H-80I/PT Touchscreen Audio Recorder (Jun14) PIC32MZ2048EFH064-I/PT DSP Crossover/Equaliser (May19), Low-Distortion DDS (Feb20) DIY Reflow Oven Controller (Apr20), Dual Hybrid Supply (Feb22) KITS, SPECIALISED COMPONENTS ETC AUTOMATIC LQ METER KIT (SC6939) (JUL 24) ESR TEST TWEEZERS COMPLETE KIT (SC6952) (JUN 24) DC SUPPLY PROTECTOR (JUN 24) Includes everything except the case & debugging interface (see p33, July24) - Rotary encoder with integral pushbutton (available separately, SC5601) Includes all parts and OLED, except the coin cell and optional header - 0.96in white OLED with SSD1306 controller (also sold separately, SC6936) All kits come with the PCB and all onboard components (see page 81, June24) - Adjustable SMD kit (SC6948) - Adjustable TH kit (SC6949) - Fixed TH kit – ZD3 & R1-R7 vary so are not included (SC6950) USB-C SERIAL ADAPTOR COMPLETE KIT (SC6652) (JUN 24) WIFI DDS FUNCTION GENERATOR (MAY 24) Includes the PCB, programmed micro and all other required parts Short-form kit: includes everything except the case, USB cable, power supply, labels and optional stand. The included Pico W is not programmed (SC6942) - Optional laser-cut acrylic stand pieces (SC6932) - 3.5in LCD touchscreen: also available separately (SC5062) 10MHz to 1MHz / 1Hz FREQUENCY DIVIDER (SC6881) (MAY 24) PICO GAMER KITS (APR 24) Complete kit: Includes the PCB and everything that mounts to it, including the 49.9Ω and 75Ω resistors (see page 38, May24) $100.00 $3.00 $50.00 $10.00 $17.50 $22.50 $20.00 $20.00 $95.00 $7.50 $35.00 $40.00 - SC6911: everything except the case & battery; RP2040+ is pre-programmed - SC6912: the SC6911 kit, plus the LEDO 6060 resin case - SC6913: the SC6911 kit, plus a dark grey/black resin case - 3.2in LCD touchscreen: also available separately (SC6910) ESP-32CAM BACKPACK KIT (SC6886) (APR 24) PICO DIGITAL VIDEO TERMINAL (SC6917) (MAR 24) Includes everything to build the BackPack, except the ESP32-CAM module - 3.5in LCD touchscreen: also available separately (SC5062) $85.00 $125.00 $140.00 $30.00 $42.50 $35.00 Short-form kit: includes everything except the case; choice of front panel PCB for Altronics H0190 or H0191. Picos are not programmed (see page 46, Mar24) $65.00 siliconchip.com.au/Shop/ MAINS POWER-UP SEQUENCER (FEB 24) MICROPHONE PREAMPLIFIER KIT (SC6784) (FEB 24) USB TO PS/2 KEYBOARD & MOUSE ADAPTOR (JAN 24) COIN CELL EMULATOR (SC6823) (DEC 23) MULTI-CHANNEL VOLUME CONTROL (DEC 23) SECURE REMOTE SWITCH (DEC 23) IDEAL DIODE BRIDGE RECTIFIER (DEC 23) Hard-to-get parts: includes the PCB, programmed micro, all other semiconductors and the Fresnel lens bezels (SC6871) $95.00 Current detection add-on: includes the AC-1010 current transformer, (P)4KE15CA TVS and MCP6272-E/P op amp (SC6902) $20.00 Includes the standard PCB (01110231) plus all onboard parts, as well as the switches and mounting hardware. All that’s needed is a case, XLR connectors, bezel LED and wiring (see page 35, Feb24) - VGA PicoMite Version Kit: see page 52, January 2024 (SC6861) - ps2x2pico Version Kit: see page 52, January 2024 (SC6864) - 6-pin mini-DIN to mini-DIN cable, ~1m long. Two cables are required if adapting both the keyboard and mouse (SC6869) - Receiver short-form kit: see page 43, December 2023 (SC6835) - Discrete transmitter complete kit: see page 43, December 2023 (SC6836) - Module transmitter short-form kit: see page 43, December 2023 (SC6837) - 28mm square spade: see page 35, December 2023 (SC6850) - 21mm square pin: see page 35, December 2023 (SC6851) - 5mm pitch SIL: see page 35, December 2023 (SC6852) - Mini SOT-23: see page 35, December 2023 (SC6853) - D2PAK SMD: see page 35, December 2023 (SC6854) - TO-220 through-hole: see page 35, December 2023 (SC6855) *Prices valid for month of magazine issue only. All prices in Australian dollars and include GST where applicable. # Overseas? Place an order on our website for a quote. $30.00 $32.50 $10.00 - Kit: Contains all parts and the optional 5-pin header (see page 77, Dec23) - 1.3in blue OLED (SC5026) - Control Module kit: see page 68, December 2023 (SC6793) - Volume Module kit: see page 69, December 2023 (SC6794) - OLED Module kit: see page 69, December 2023 (SC6795) - 0.96in SSD1306 cyan OLED (SC6176) $70.00 $30.00 $15.00 $50.00 $55.00 $25.00 $10.00 $35.00 $20.00 $15.00 $30.00 $30.00 $30.00 $25.00 $35.00 $45.00 PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARDS & CASE PIECES PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD TO SUIT PROJECT REMOTE CONTROL RANGE EXTENDER UHF-TO-IR ↳ IR-TO-UHF 6-CHANNEL LOUDSPEAKER PROTECTOR ↳ 4-CHANNEL FAN CONTROLLER & LOUDSPEAKER PROTECTOR SOLID STATE TESLA COIL (SET OF 2 PCBs) DUAL HYBRID POWER SUPPLY SET (2 REGULATORS) ↳ REGULATOR ↳ FRONT PANEL ↳ CPU ↳ LCD ADAPTOR ↳ ACRYLIC LCD BEZEL RASPBERRY PI PICO BACKPACK AMPLIFIER CLIPPING DETECTOR CAPACITOR DISCHARGE WELDER POWER SUPPLY ↳ CONTROL PCB ↳ ENERGY STORAGE MODULE (ESM) PCB 500W AMPLIFIER MODEL RAILWAY SEMAPHORE CONTROL PCB ↳ SIGNAL FLAG (RED) AM-FM DDS SIGNAL GENERATOR SLOT MACHINE HIGH-POWER BUCK-BOOST LED DRIVER ARDUINO PROGRAMMABLE LOAD SPECTRAL SOUND MIDI SYNTHESISER REV. UNIVERSAL BATTERY CHARGE CONTROLLER VGA PICOMITE SECURE REMOTE MAINS SWITCH RECEIVER ↳ TRANSMITTER (1.0MM THICKNESS) MULTIMETER CALIBRATOR 110dB RF ATTENUATOR WIDE-RANGE OHMMETER WiFi PROGRAMMABLE DC LOAD MAIN PCB ↳ DAUGHTER BOARD ↳ CONTROL BOARD MINI LED DRIVER NEW GPS-SYNCHRONISED ANALOG CLOCK BUCK/BOOST CHARGER ADAPTOR AUTO TRAIN CONTROLLER ↳ TRAIN CHUFF SOUND GENERATOR PIC16F18xxx BREAKOUT BOARD (DIP-VERSION) ↳ SOIC-VERSION AVR64DD32 BREAKOUT BOARD LC METER MK3 ↳ ADAPTOR BOARD DC TRANSIENT SUPPLY FILTER TINY LED ICICLE (WHITE) DUAL-CHANNEL BREADBOARD PSU ↳ DISPLAY BOARD DIGITAL BOOST REGULATOR ACTIVE MONITOR SPEAKERS POWER SUPPLY PICO W BACKPACK Q METER MAIN PCB ↳ FRONT PANEL (BLACK) NOUGHTS & CROSSES COMPUTER GAME BOARD ↳ COMPUTE BOARD ACTIVE MAINS SOFT STARTER ADVANCED SMD TEST TWEEZERS SET DIGITAL VOLUME CONTROL POT (SMD VERSION) ↳ THROUGH-HOLE VERSION MODEL RAILWAY TURNTABLE CONTROL PCB ↳ CONTACT PCB (GOLD-PLATED) WIDEBAND FUEL MIXTURE DISPLAY (BLUE) TEST BENCH SWISS ARMY KNIFE (BLUE) SILICON CHIRP CRICKET GPS DISCIPLINED OSCILLATOR SONGBIRD (RED, GREEN, PURPLE or YELLOW) DUAL RF AMPLIFIER (GREEN or BLUE) LOUDSPEAKER TESTING JIG BASIC RF SIGNAL GENERATOR (AD9834) ↳ FRONT PANEL V6295 VIBRATOR REPLACEMENT PCB SET DYNAMIC RFID / NFC TAG (SMALL, PURPLE) DATE JAN22 JAN22 JAN22 JAN22 FEB22 FEB22 FEB22 FEB22 FEB22 FEB22 FEB22 FEB22 MAR22 MAR22 MAR22 MAR22 MAR22 APR22 APR22 APR22 MAY22 MAY22 JUN22 JUN22 JUN22 JUN22 JUL22 JUL22 JUL22 JUL22 JUL22 AUG22 SEP22 SEP22 SEP22 SEP22 SEP22 OCT22 OCT22 OCT22 OCT22 OCT22 OCT22 NOV22 NOV22 NOV22 NOV22 DEC22 DEC22 DEC22 DEC22 JAN23 JAN23 JAN23 JAN23 JAN23 FEB23 FEB23 MAR23 MAR23 MAR23 MAR23 APR23 APR23 APR23 MAY23 MAY23 MAY23 JUN23 JUN23 JUN23 JUN23 JUL23 PCB CODE 15109211 15109212 01101221 01101222 01102221 SC6244 SC6204 18107211 18107212 01106193 01106196 SC6309 07101221 01112211 29103221 29103222 29103223 01107021 09103221 09103222 CSE211002 08105221 16103221 04105221 01106221 04107192 07107221 10109211 10109212 04107221 CSE211003 04109221 04108221 04108222 18104212 16106221 19109221 14108221 09109221 09109222 24110222 24110225 24110223 CSE220503C CSE200603 08108221 16111192 04112221 04112222 24110224 01112221 07101221 CSE220701 CSE220704 08111221 08111222 10110221 SC6658 01101231 01101232 09103231 09103232 05104231 04110221 08101231 04103231 08103231 CSE220602A 04106231 CSE221001 CSE220902B 18105231/2 06101231 Price $2.50 $2.50 $7.50 $5.00 $5.00 $7.50 $25.00 $7.50 $2.50 $5.00 $2.50 $5.00 $5.00 $2.50 $5.00 $5.00 $5.00 $25.00 $2.50 $2.50 $7.50 $5.00 $5.00 $5.00 $7.50 $7.50 $5.00 $7.50 $2.50 $5.00 $5.00 $7.50 $7.50 $5.00 $10.00 $2.50 $5.00 $5.00 $2.50 $2.50 $2.50 $2.50 $2.50 $7.50 $2.50 $5.00 $2.50 $5.00 $5.00 $5.00 $10.00 $5.00 $5.00 $5.00 $12.50 $12.50 $10.00 $10.00 $2.50 $5.00 $5.00 $10.00 $10.00 $10.00 $5.00 $5.00 $4.00 $2.50 $12.50 $5.00 $5.00 $5.00 $1.50 For a complete list, go to siliconchip.com.au/Shop/8 PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD TO SUIT PROJECT ↳ NFC TAG (LARGE, BLACK) RECIPROCAL FREQUENCY COUNTER MAIN PCB ↳ FRONT PANEL (BLACK) PI PICO-BASED THERMAL CAMERA MODEL RAILWAY UNCOUPLER MOSFET VIBRATOR REPLACEMENT ARDUINO ESR METER (STANDALONE VERSION) ↳ COMBINED VERSION WITH LC METER WATERING SYSTEM CONTROLLER CALIBRATED MEASUREMENT MICROPHONE (SMD) ↳ THROUGH-HOLE VERSION SALAD BOWL SPEAKER CROSSOVER PIC PROGRAMMING ADAPTOR REVISED 30V 2A BENCH SUPPLY MAIN PCB ↳ FRONT PANEL CONTROL PCB ↳ VOLTAGE INVERTER / DOUBLER 2M VHF CW/FM TEST GENERATOR TQFP-32 PROGRAMMING ADAPTOR ↳ TQFP-44 ↳ TQFP-48 ↳ TQFP-64 K-TYPE THERMOMETER / THERMOSTAT (SET; RED) PICO AUDIO ANALYSER (BLACK) MODEM / ROUTER WATCHDOG (BLUE) DISCRETE MICROAMP LED FLASHER MAGNETIC LEVITATION DEMONSTRATION MULTI-CHANNEL VOLUME CONTROL: VOLUME PCB ↳ CONTROL PCB ↳ OLED PCB SECURE REMOTE SWITCH RECEIVER ↳ TRANSMITTER (MODULE VERSION) ↳ TRANSMITTER (DISCRETE VERSION COIN CELL EMULATOR (BLACK) IDEAL BRIDGE RECTIFIER, 28mm SQUARE SPADE ↳ 21mm SQUARE PIN ↳ 5mm PITCH SIL ↳ MINI SOT-23 ↳ STANDALONE D2PAK SMD ↳ STANDALONE TO-220 (70μm COPPER) RASPBERRY PI CLOCK RADIO MAIN PCB ↳ DISPLAY PCB KEYBOARD ADAPTOR (VGA PICOMITE) ↳ PS2X2PICO VERSION MICROPHONE PREAMPLIFIER ↳ EMBEDDED VERSION RAILWAY POINTS CONTROLLER TRANSMITTER ↳ RECEIVER LASER COMMUNICATOR TRANSMITTER ↳ RECEIVER PICO DIGITAL VIDEO TERMINAL ↳ FRONT PANEL FOR ALTRONICS H0190 (BLACK) ↳ FRONT PANEL FOR ALTRONICS H0191 (BLACK) WII NUNCHUK RGB LIGHT DRIVER (BLACK) ARDUINO FOR ARDUINIANS (PACK OF SIX PCBS) ↳ PROJECT 27 PCB SKILL TESTER 9000 PICO GAMER ESP32-CAM BACKPACK WIFI DDS FUNCTION GENERATOR 10MHz to 1MHz / 1Hz FREQUENCY DIVIDER (BLUE) FAN SPEED CONTROLLER MK2 ESR TEST TWEEZERS (SET OF FOUR, WHITE) DC SUPPLY PROTECTOR (ADJUSTABLE SMD) ↳ ADJUSTABLE THROUGH-HOLE ↳ FIXED THROUGH-HOLE USB-C SERIAL ADAPTOR (BLACK) DATE JUL23 JUL23 JUL23 JUL23 JUL23 JUL23 AUG23 AUG23 AUG23 AUG23 AUG23 SEP23 SEP23 SEP23 OCT22 SEP23 OCT23 OCT23 OCT23 OCT23 OCT23 NOV23 NOV23 NOV23 NOV23 NOV23 DEC23 DEC23 DEC23 DEC23 DEC23 DEC23 DEC23 DEC23 DEC23 DEC23 DEC23 DEC23 DEC23 JAN24 JAN24 JAN24 JAN24 FEB24 FEB24 FEB24 FEB24 MAR24 MAR24 MAR24 MAR24 MAR24 MAR24 MAR24 MAR24 APR24 APR24 APR24 MAY24 MAY24 MAY24 JUN24 JUN24 JUN24 JUN24 JUN24 PCB CODE 06101232 CSE230101C CSE230102 04105231 09105231 18106231 04106181 04106182 15110231 01108231 01108232 01109231 24105231 04105223 04105222 04107222 06107231 24108231 24108232 24108233 24108234 04108231/2 04107231 10111231 SC6868 SC6866 01111221 01111222 01111223 10109231 10109232 10109233 18101231 18101241 18101242 18101243 18101244 18101245 18101246 19101241 19101242 07111231 07111232 01110231 01110232 09101241 09101242 16102241 16102242 07112231 07112232 07112233 16103241 SC6903 SC6904 08101241 08104241 07102241 04104241 04112231 10104241 SC6963 08106241 08106242 08106243 24106241 AUTOMATIC LQ METER AUTOMATIC LQ METER FRONT PANEL (BLACK) 180-230V DC MOTOR SPEED CONTROLLER 2-WAY PASSIVE CROSSOVER (BLUE, 2MM THICK) * MAINS POWER-UP SEQUENCER * * pre-existing PCBs reused for projects in this issue JUL24 JUL24 JUL24 SEP15 FEB24 CSE240203A $5.00 CSE240204A $5.00 11104241 $15.00 01205141 $20.00 10108231 $15.00 NEW PCBs Price $4.00 $5.00 $5.00 $5.00 $2.50 $2.50 $5.00 $7.50 $12.50 $2.50 $2.50 $10.00 $5.00 $10.00 $2.50 $2.50 $5.00 $5.00 $5.00 $5.00 $5.00 $10.00 $5.00 $2.50 $2.50 $5.00 $5.00 $5.00 $3.00 $5.00 $2.50 $2.50 $5.00 $2.00 $2.00 $2.00 $1.00 $3.00 $5.00 $12.50 $7.50 $2.50 $2.50 $7.50 $7.50 $5.00 $2.50 $5.00 $2.50 $5.00 $2.50 $2.50 $20.00 $20.00 $7.50 $15.00 $10.00 $5.00 $10.00 $2.50 $5.00 $10.00 $2.50 $2.50 $2.50 $2.50 We also sell the Silicon Chip PDFs on USB, RTV&H USB, Vintage Radio USB and more at siliconchip.com.au/Shop/3