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Contents
Publisher's Letter: Confusion between lithium battery types
Feature: SpaceX
by Dr David Maddison
Project: Solar Charging via USB
by Julian Edgar
Project: The SmartProbe
by Andrew Levido
Feature: Precision Electronics, Part 9 - System Design
by Andrew Levido
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Feature: Salvaging Parts
by Julian Edgar
Project: Hot Water System Solar Diverter, part two
by Ray Berkelmans & John Clarke
Feature: Low-cost electronic modules: 8×16 LED Matrix module
by Tim Blythman
Project: SSB Shortwave Receiver, part 2
by Charles Kosina, VK3BAR
Serviceman's Log: Water woes a and hydration hindrances
by Dave Thompson
Vintage Radio: Eddystone EC10 Mk2
by Ian Batty
PartShop
Market Centre
Advertising Index
Notes & Errata: Vintage Radio – Emerson 888, May 2025; Power LCR Meter, March & April 2025; Mains Power-Up Sequencer, March & July 2024; Reciprocal Frequency Counter, July 2023
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Precision Electronics, Part 1 (November 2024)
Precision Electronics, Part 1 (November 2024)
Precision Electronics, Part 2 (December 2024)
Precision Electronics, Part 2 (December 2024)
Precision Electronics, Part 3 (January 2025)
Precision Electronics, part one (January 2025)
Precision Electronics, part one (January 2025)
Precision Electronics, Part 3 (January 2025)
Precision Electronics, part two (February 2025)
Precision Electronics, Part 4 (February 2025)
Precision Electronics, Part 4 (February 2025)
Precision Electronics, part two (February 2025)
Precision Electronics, part three (March 2025)
Precision Electronics, part three (March 2025)
Precision Electronics, Part 5 (March 2025)
Precision Electronics, Part 5 (March 2025)
Precision Electronics, Part 6 (April 2025)
Precision Electronics, Part 6 (April 2025)
Precision Electronics, part four (April 2025)
Precision Electronics, part four (April 2025)
Precision Electronics, part five (May 2025)
Precision Electronics, part five (May 2025)
Precision Electronics, Part 7: ADCs (May 2025)
Precision Electronics, Part 7: ADCs (May 2025)
Precision Electronics, part six (June 2025)
Precision Electronics, part six (June 2025)
Precision Electronics, Part 8: Voltage References (June 2025)
Precision Electronics, Part 8: Voltage References (June 2025)
Precision Electronics, Part 9 - System Design (July 2025)
Precision Electronics, part seven (July 2025)
Precision Electronics, part seven (July 2025)
Precision Electronics, Part 9 - System Design (July 2025)
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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)
14-segment, 4-digit LED Display Modules (November 2024)
0.91-inch OLED Screen (November 2024)
0.91-inch OLED Screen (November 2024)
The Quason VL6180X laser rangefinder module (January 2025)
The Quason VL6180X laser rangefinder module (January 2025)
TCS230 Colour Sensor (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)
Low-cost electronic modules: 8×16 LED Matrix module (July 2025)
Low-cost electronic modules: 8×16 LED Matrix module (July 2025)
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