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Partial kit for the Wide-Range Ohmmeter A set including the PCB, all SMDs and some other parts needed to build the Wide Range Ohmmeter. What's included in the kit is detailed in the article parts list. In brief, it includes:
You will need to separately source the case, LCD (available from our shop), battery holder, relays, and some other standard through-hole parts like resistors, electrolytic capacitors, diodes and transistors. None of those parts should be too hard to find. Note: photo shows assembled PCB including parts not included in this set.
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Complete kit for the Multimeter Checker A set of all the parts specified in the parts list of the Multimeter Checker project, including the PCB and all onboard parts. The microcontroller is supplied pre-programmed. SMD LEDs are included as they are a better match the other components, which are mostly surface-mounted. Note: photo shows fully assembled kit.
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VGA PicoMite short-form kit A set of parts to build the VGA PicoMite witnout a case. The Raspberry Pi Pico is supplied pre-programmed and tapper spacer are included to use as feet. Headers and sockets are also supplied to make the Pico pluggable. You will need to add a power supply, keyboard, monitor and optionally an SD card (or micro SD card with full-size adaptor). The I/O header supplied is the standard vertical type. If you want to build it into a case, you will need the case, a 40-pin right-angle box header and four No.4 x 5mm self-tapping screws. Note: photo shows assembled kit with green PCB (blue supplied).
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Short-form kit for the 0-110dB RF Attenuator A kit for the 0-110dB Attenuator which includes the PCB, programmed microcontroller and all the other components that mount on the PCB. All you need to add is the case, panel label, power supply, chassis-mounting DC socket(s), chassis-mounting power switch and the off-board wiring. Note: photo shows the assembled PCB mounted in the case with off-board components that are not included in the kit.
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Short form kit for the Spectral Sound MIDI Synthesiser A kit with the PCB and all other electronic components for building the Spectral Sound MIDI Synthesiser. All eight PICs are included and come pre-programmed, along with sockets for them and most of the other ICs. The only items listed in the parts list for this project not included in the kit are the power supply, case, feet for the case and labels.
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Complete kit for the High Power Buck-Boost LED Driver A kit including the PCB and all the onboard parts to build the High Power Buck/Boost LED Driver. It includes the four diodes and two inductors needed to build the full-power version. The kit does not include an LED panel. Those are available separately in two versions (warm white or cool white) - see the links immediately below. Note: photo shows fully assembled PCB.
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Hard-to-get parts for the 500W Amplifier A set of all the critical parts needed to build the 500W Amplifier (not including the PCB, which is sold separately). It includes:
All the rest of the parts (mainly resistors, capacitors, connectors and heatsinks) are available from your usual parts supplier like Altronics or Jaycar. Note: photo shows fully assembled amplifier module, including parts not in this set.
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Micromite Plus LCD BackPack kit without touchscreen A kit of all the parts required to build the Micromite Plus LCD BackPack, except the touchscreen. Useful for the Slot Machine project as it requires a different screen than we usually use. The kit includes:
The PCBs and programmed microcontroller are also available separately. The photo shows the assembled module with a micro SD card (not included).
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Hard-to-get parts & PCB for the Capacitor Discharge Welder Energy Storage Module (ESM) A set of hard-to-get parts to build one CD Welder ESM, including:
To make a complete ESM, you need to add the electrolytic capacitors, the connectors, the LED and the through-hole resistor. Notes: 1) You will need multiple sets of these parts - between 8 and 14 (see the articles). You will also need the Power Supply (partial kit available separately), Controller (PCB available separately) and sundry other parts, as detailed in the articles. 2) The Mosfet driver has an exposed pad on the bottom (matching a pad on the PCB) but this does not need to be soldered. The ground connection is via one of the external pins and it does not need extra heatsinking. 3) The photo shows the fully assembled module, including parts not included in this kit.
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Hard-to-get parts & PCB for the Capacitor Discharge Welder Power Supply A set of hard-to-get parts to help build one CD Welder power supply, including:
To complete the board, you need to add quite a few 'standard' parts like resistors, capacitors etc. See the article parts list for details. Notes: 1) You will need multiple ESM modules (partial kit available separately), the Controller (PCB available separately) and sundry other parts, as detailed in the articles. 2) The photo shows the fully assembled module, including parts not included in this kit.
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Improved SMD Test Tweezers kit A kit of parts to build the SMD Test Tweezers. The updated version from the April 2022 issue replaces the pre-existing kit as it does everything the earlier one did and more. It includes the PCB, programmed microcontroller, other onboard parts, heatshrink tubing and gold-plated header pins for the tips. This kit does not include the lithium button cell. The photo shows what it looks like after assembly. If you would prefer the pre-made tweezer 'hands' as pictured on page 69 of the original (October 2021) article, these can be purchased from Altronics, part #: P0417.
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Raspberry Pi Pico BackPack kit A kit of all the parts needed to build the Raspberry Pi Pico BackPack module, including the PCB and all the optional components except for the DS3231 real-time clock IC (available separately). This kit also include four 1mm-thick Nylon washers, and four of the eight M3 screws are 8mm long, so you can either build it as a standalone module or mount it to a panel. That includes mounting it in a UB3 Jiffy box using our laser-cut acrylic lid (also sold separately, see below). Note: photo shows assembled Pico BackPack module with optional RTCC IC fitted.
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Hard-to-get parts for the Intelligent Dual Hybrid Power Supply regulator board A partial set of parts to build one regulator board for this project. It includes:
The PCB is not included but we can supply it separately or as part of a PCB set. The rest of the parts needed to build the regulator module are readily available. The LM2575 regulator is not included in this kit; as only one is needed per device, it is included in the CPU board parts set (or get it from Altronics). Two of these parts sets are needed to build the dual version of the supply. Note: Image shows assembled regulator board.
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Hard-to-get parts for the Intelligent Dual Hybrid Power Supply CPU board A partial set of parts to build the CPU/control board for this project. It includes:
The PCB is not included but it is available from us separately or as part of a set. The LM2575 regulator mounts on one of the regulator boards, but as only one is needed per device, it is included in this set of parts. The rest of the parts needed to build the CPU module are readily available. Note: Image shows assembled CPU board.
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Kit for the Remote Control Range Extender IR-to-UHF adaptor A kit of all the parts needed to build the mini PCB module for the Remote Control Range Extender UHF transmitter. The kit includes the PCB, programmed microcontroller and all other onboard components including the optional pull-up resistor. It does not include any wiring. Keep in mind that this kit includes parts as small as 0.6 x 0.3mm so it requires advance soldering skills and/or tools. Note: the photo shows the fully assembled module.
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Hard-to-get parts for the Hummingbird Amplifier A small set of parts for the Hummingbird Amplifier which constructors might find difficult to obtain otherwise. The set includes two driver transistors (MJE15034G & MJE15035G), a VAS transistor (KSC3503DS), a 220pF 250V C0G ceramic capacitor and two 0.22Ω 5W resistors of the type specified in the parts list. The PCB is available for purchase separately on our website. The remainder of the components can be obtained from a retailer like Jaycar, including the MJL21193 & MJL21194 power transistors. Keep in mind that Altronics have a complete kit for this module (Cat K5158). Note: photo shows fully assembled module, including parts not included in this set.
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Kit for the SMD trainer A kit to build the SMD trainer board with everything except the coin cell (CR2032 type), which is widely available. It includes the PCB and all onboard parts, with spares for the really tiny components (four each of the M1005/0402 and M0603/0201 parts when only two are required). Note: photo shows PCB after assembly.
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Short form kit for the USB Cable Tester A kit which includes all the parts to build the USB Cable Tester as presented in the magazine, except for the plastic instrument case (available from Altronics & Jaycar; see the article for part numbers). No AA cells are included. Apart from those and the case, you get everything you need to build a fully working USB Cable Tester. Note: photo shows assembled PCB without LCD screen or bezel.
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Hard-to-get parts for the Flexible Digital Lighting Controller A set of some of the parts for the Digital Lighting Controller (October & November 2020). If you order this set of parts, the two PCBs and the programmed microcontroller from us, you should be able to get the remainder of the parts from Altronics and/or Jaycar. The parts included in the set are:
Note: photo shows assembled unit.
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Micromite LCD BackPack V3 complete kit A kit of all the non-optional parts required to build the Micromite LCD BackPack V3. The kit includes:
The PCBs, programmed microcontrollers and regulator are also available separately. For assembly, set-up and operating instructions, see the article in the August 2019 issue. Please note: software options which do not support the 3.5-inch touchscreen have been removed from the programming list as this was causing confusion.
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Hard-to-get parts for the Model Railway Carriage Lights A set of parts which includes the PCB and all SMDs for the Model Railway Carriage Lights project. It includes:
It does not include the LEDs, reed switch, magnet, zener diode or through-hole capacitors. Those are all available from retailers like Jaycar & Altronics. Note: Assembled prototype PCB shown. The supplied PCB will have a green solder mask.
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Micromite LCD BackPack V2 complete kit A kit of all the parts required to build the revised version of the Micromite LCD BackPack. PLEASE NOTE: the 10µF capacitors supplied are either non-polarised SMD or through-hole ceramic types. They have no markings and can be installed either way around. This includes:
The PCBs, programmed microcontrollers and regulator are also available separately. For assembly instructions, see the article in the May 2017 issue.
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Micromite LCD BackPack V1 complete kit A kit of all the parts required to build the 2.8-inch version of the Micromite LCD BackPack. This includes:
The PCBs, programmed microcontroller and regulator are also available separately. PLEASE NOTE: the 10µF and 47µF capacitors supplied are non-polarised SMD ceramic types. They have no markings and can be installed either way around. You can tell them apart as the 10µF capacitors are in a pack of two. For assembly instructions, see the article in the February 2016 issue. Also note: kits include 4 x 6mm machine screws, 4 x 10mm (or 8mm) machine screws and 4 x 3mm ID 6mm OD 1mm thick Nylon spacers. The longer screws & spacers are to attach the BackPack to the supplied lid. If not using the lid, place the washers under the 10mm screw heads.
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Nano TV Pong short form kit A small kit which includes the Nano TV Pong PCB, programmed microcontroller and all the other onboard SMD parts. It does not include the controllers or wiring. Note: photo shows assembled PCB.
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Hard-to-get parts for the Refined Full-Wave Motor Speed Controller A set of parts for building the Refined Full-Wave Motor Speed Controller. It includes the PCB, AX-1000 current transformer, programmed microcontroller and all other semiconductors. The rest of the parts are available from Jaycar/Altronics. Note: photo shows assembled PCB, including parts not included in this kit.
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Complete kit for the Mini Isolated Serial Link A set of all the parts needed to build the Mini Isolated Serial link including three different header options (straight, right-angle or socket strips). That includes the PCB itself and all onboard components. Note: photo shows module after assembly, using socket strips.
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MiniHeart SMD parts A set of all the SMD parts used in the MiniHeart. This does not include the PCB, programmed PIC or any of the through-hole parts.
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Tiny LED Christmas Ornament complete kit A kit with all non-optional parts for one of LED Christmas Ornaments, including the chosen PCB and programmed micro. The kit includes 12 green, white and red LEDs so you can mix and match what colours you like. You just need to select what PCB you want with your kit from the drop-down menu labelled "Type". NOTE: The PIC micro supplied will be either a PIC12F1572 or a PIC16F15213. They have the same footprint and have been pre-programmed appropriately. To order multiple different types, select one type and quantity and add them to your trolley, then repeat with the next type and quantity etc. Please note: The size of the Bauble PCB is actually 53 x 46mm and the size of the Cane PCB is actually 84 x 60mm. These were incorrectly stated as larger (91 x 98mm) and smaller (84 x 44mm) respectively, in the print issue.
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Kit for the RGB Stackable LED Christmas Star A kit of all the non-optional parts for the RGB LED Star including the PCB, programmed microcontroller and 30 RGB LEDs. The microcontroller programming includes a number of patterns designed specifically for the Star. The LEDs have diffused lenses for improved off-axis visibility. Note: photo shows assembled kit.
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Mini WiFi LCD BackPack kit A kit of parts for the D1 Mini LCD BackPack with WiFi. The kit includes:
The PCBs is also available separately. Note: photo shows assembled module without touchscreen. For assembly, set-up and operating instructions, see the article in October 2020 issue.
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Hard-to-get parts for the High Power Ultrasonic Cleaner A set which includes all the ETD29 transformer components (except the winding wire), plus the three Mosfets (Q1, Q2 & Q6) used in the High Power Ultrasonic Cleaner. The PCBs, programmed microcontroller and ultrasonic transducer are available separately from our shop. Please NOTE: Component substitution; the N-channel Mosfets (Q1, Q2) supplied may be CSD18534KCS devices, and the P-channel Mosfet (Q6) supplied may be a IPP80P03P4L-04 or -07 devices instead.
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Short-form kit for the Shirt Pocket Audio Oscillator A kit of most of the parts needed to build the Shirt Pocket Audio Oscillator. You just need to add some lengths of wire - no wire is included in the kit. Everything else you need is, including the knobs and battery clips. Note: photo shows assembled prototype
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Kit for the Switchmode 78xx Regulator replacement A kit with the PCB and all onboard parts for the Switchmode 78xx Regulator replacement project from August 2020. The output voltage option determines what resistor and inductor values you get:
Note: photo shows assembled module.
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Colour Maximite 2 short form kit This short-form kit includes:
Does not include the Waveshare CPU module, plastic instrument case, CR12xx cell or USB power supply/cable. Note: image shows fully assembled PCB. Also note: once this item sells out, it will be discontinued.
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Hard-to-get parts for the Thermal Regulator Peltier Driver shield Some of the harder-to-get parts for the Peltier Driver shield. This pack includes:
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Hard-to-get parts for the DCC Power Shield Two BTN8962TA half-bridge integrated motor driver ICs and one 6N137 opto-coupler, as used in the Arduino DCC project from the January 2020 issue. The shield PCB is available separately. The rest of the parts can be purchased from just about any electronics retailer.
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Micromite Explore-28 complete kit A kit of all the parts required to build the Micromite Explore-28 module. This includes:
The PCBs and programmed microcontrollers are also available separately. Refer to the magazine issue listed below for assembly, set-up and operating instructions. Note that the photo shows the module after assembly.
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Hard-to-get parts for the Touch and IR Remote Control Trailing Edge Dimmer A pack with two 4.7MΩ VR37 high-voltage resistors and two SiHB15N60E-GE3 SMD Mosfets, as required for the Versatile Trailing Edge Dimmer with Touch and/or Infrared Remote Control. The rest of the parts should be available from your normal electronics retailer(s), with the possible exception of the infrared remote receiver and fresnel lens. Those optional components are available in our shop as a separate item (Cat SC4862).
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Infrared receiver parts for the Touch and IR Remote Control Trailing Edge Dimmer A pack with the TSOP4136 infrared receiver and IML-0688 Fresnel lens required to add infrared remote control to the Versatile Trailing Edge Dimmer with Touch and/or Infrared Remote Control. Note: once this item sells out, it will be discontinued.
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DAB+/FM/AM Radio set of extra SMD parts Some SMD parts for the DAB+/FM/AM Radio project. This set includes all the SMD components *outside* the box surrounding IC1 (Si4689) *except for* the optional digital audio components at lower left. It does include the optional PAM8407 stereo amplifier IC4 and its bypass capacitors. Note 1: photograph shows the fully populated prototype board. Note 2: you will also need to purchase the board with or without the Si4689 IC pre-soldered plus the remaining components not included in this kit, as well as the Explore 100 module (http://www.siliconchip.com.au/Shop/20/3834) to complete the electronics. We also sell a short-form kit for the Explore 100 without LCD (Cat SC3834), the dual RCA socket (Cat SC4850) and some extendable VHF whip antennas (Cat SC4847 & SC4875). Note 3: once this item sells out, it will be discontinued.
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Short form kit for the Motion-Triggered 12V Switch Includes the PCB and all onboard parts.
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Kit for the Super Digital Sound Effects Module A kit of parts for the Super Digital SFX Module in the August 2018 issue. For assembly instructions, see the article in the September 2018 issue. The kit includes the PCB and all of the onboard parts, except for some optional ones. Specifically, it includes:
It does not include a microSD card or any sort of battery holder, speaker, wiring or power supply. You will need to purchase those separately. Note: photo shows module after assembly and with microSD card inserted (not included). Also note: once this item sells out, it will be discontinued.
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Kit for the LED Christmas Tree A kit of parts to build a single board for the Expandable Christmas Tree. Includes the PCB, IC, capacitor, resistors, high-brightness LEDs (three green, three red and three white) and connectors. As well as the specified 1kΩ resistors, we are including 820Ω and 220Ω resistors. These can be used with the white and red LEDs respectively, to better match their brightness to the green LEDs. Refer to the November 2018 issue for assembly, set-up and operating instructions. The Digital Interface Module in the same issue can be used to drive the Tree (http://www.siliconchip.com.au/Shop/20/4750). You will get a discount if you order more than one. Price breaks are at four ($32 total), 18 ($126), 31 ($199) and 38 ($229). Note: photo shows assembled kit.
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Kit for the Digital Interface Module A kit of parts to build the Digital Interface Module, as used to drive the Stackable Christmas Tree. Includes the PCB, programmed micro, capacitors, resistor and connectors. Refer to the November 2018 issue for assembly, set-up and operating instructions. Note: photo shows assembled kit.
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Hard-to-get parts for the Tinnitus/Insomnia Killer Two of the harder to get parts for the Insomnia and Tinnitus Killer project. You get one LF50CV regulator in a through-hole TO-220 package and one LM4865MX audio amplifier IC in a surface-mounting SOIC 8-pin package. You will also need to purchase the appropriate PCB to suit the case that you plan to use. The remaining parts are available from Jaycar and/or Altronics - see the parts list in the November 2018 article.
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SMD parts for the GPS-Synched Frequency Reference A set of some of the parts for the GPS-Synched Frequency Reference project, which includes:
This kit does not include any connectors, any other through-hole parts or the LCD BackPack module. We have a separate LCD BackPack kit available, with the PIC pre-programmed with the software for this project. If you order this set of parts, plus the BackPack kit, you will still need to purchase the box, power supply, a suitable GPS module, the connectors and a few through-hole parts separately to complete the unit. Assembly instructions are in the October and November 2018 issues. Note that the photo shows an assembled board, including the extra through-hole parts which are not included in this parts set. Also note: once this item sells out, it will be discontinued.
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Complete kit for the USB Port Protector This kit includes the PCB and all parts for the USB Port Protector, plus a length of heatshrink tubing to protect it. For assembly instructions, see the article in the May 2018 issue. Note: photo shows kit after it has been assembled.
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Short Form Kit for the Micromite Plus Explore 100 Kit of all parts to build the Micromite Plus Explore 100 EXCEPT for the screen and power supply. Includes PCB and programmed microcontroller along with all other onboard parts (except for the optional ones) and mounting hardware, besides the TFT touchscreen. For assembly instructions, see the article in the October 2016 issue. The optional Real-Time Clock module and USB/serial converter module are available separately from our shop.
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SMD parts for the 3-way Adjustable Active Stereo Crossover A set of all the SMD parts for the 3-Way Active Crossover. This includes:
We have a pack of 8-gang potentiometers and knobs available separately, as well as the PCB, front and rear panels and case pieces. All the other parts should be available from local retailers. Refer to the magazine issues listed below for assembly, set-up and operating instructions.
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Microbridge complete kit A kit of all the parts required to build the Microbridge. This includes:
The PCB, programmed microcontroller and regulator are also available separately. For assembly instructions, see the article in the May 2017 issue. PLEASE NOTE: the 10µF capacitors supplied are non-polarised SMD ceramic types. They have no markings and can be installed either way around.
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Hard-to-get parts for the Electronic Fuse Two NIS5112D1R2G electronic fuse ICs (SMD) plus one SUP53P06 P-channel Mosfet, as used in the regular eFuse project. Please NOTE: Component substitution; the P-channel Mosfet (Q1) supplied may be a IPP80P03P4L-04 or -07 device instead. Also note: once this item sells out, it will be discontinued.
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Hard-to-get parts for the LED Pool Lap Counter Two 70mm blue 7-segment displays (common anode) plus CSD18534KCS logic level Mosfet (TO-220).
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Hard-to-get parts for the Stationmaster DRV8871 IC (SOIC-8), SMD 1uF capacitor and 16mm 100k linear potentiometer with centre detent.
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Hard-to-get parts for the SC200 Audio Amplifier Module A set of the more difficult-to-get parts for the SC200 module. The PCB is sold separately and you can get the rest of the parts from Jaycar/Altronics. This set includes:
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Ultra Low Voltage Bright LED flasher kit Kit for the Ultra Low Voltage Bright LED flasher. Includes:
For assembly instructions, see the article in the February 2017 issue.
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Hard-to-get parts for the High Power DC Motor Speed Controller A set of the more difficult-to-get parts for the 60V/40A DC Motor Speed Controller. The PCB and programmed microcontroller are sold separately and you can get the rest of the parts from Jaycar/Altronics. This set includes:
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Micromite LCD BackPack kit (programmed for Voltage/Current Reference) THIS IS NOT A COMPLETE KIT FOR THE VOLTAGE/CURRENT REFERENCE. A kit of all the parts required to build the 2.8-inch version of the Micromite LCD BackPack. This includes:
To build this project, you also need to either purchase the short form kit (available separately), which provides you with most of the remaining components, or the main PCB and acquire the remaining components elsewhere. For assembly instructions, see the article in the February 2016 issue. PLEASE NOTE: the 10µF and 47µF capacitors supplied are non-polarised SMD ceramic types. They have no markings and can be installed either way around. You can tell them apart as the 10µF capacitors are in a pack of two.
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Short Form Kit for the Touchscreen Voltage/Current Reference Kit of all parts to build the Adjustable Voltage/Current Reference except for the BackPack module, case, power supply, PCB pins and wire. Includes PCB and all other onboard parts, except for those listed above. For assembly instructions, see the article in the October 2016 issue. The BackPack module with pre-programmed microcontroller is available separately, as is the laser-cut lid.
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SMD parts for Passive Line to Phono Input Converter A set of the SMD parts required to build the Inverse RIAA project (Phono Input Converter), as described in the November 2016 issue. Includes ten 10nF C0G SMD ceramic capacitors and six SMD resistors. The PCB and lid are available separately from our shop (see below) and you will also need to obtain the RCA connectors and box separately (eg, from Jaycar or Altronics).
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Micromite Plus LCD BackPack complete kit A kit of all the parts required to build the Micromite Plus LCD BackPack. This includes:
The PCBs, programmed microcontroller and lid also available separately. For assembly instructions, see the article in the November 2016 issue. The 6-8mm screws & Nylon washers are to attach the BackPack to the supplied lid. If not using the lid, place the washers under the screw heads.
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Micromite LCD BackPack kit (programmed for Energy Meter) THIS IS NOT A COMPLETE KIT FOR THE APPLIANCE ENERGY METER. A kit of all the parts required to build the 2.8-inch version of the Micromite LCD BackPack. This includes:
Note: the lid is NOT included in this kit as it is a different size than the standard LCD BackPack and is available separately. The PCBs (both for the Energy Meter and LCD BackPack), programmed microcontroller and regulator are also available separately. We can also supply a suitable real-time clock module although one is not included in this kit. For assembly instructions, see the article in the February 2016 issue. PLEASE NOTE: the 10µF and 47µF capacitors supplied are non-polarised SMD ceramic types. They have no markings and can be installed either way around. You can tell them apart as the 10µF capacitors are in a pack of two.
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Hard-to-get parts for the Currawong stereo valve amplifier A small subset of the parts for the Currawong which are not available locally or are difficult to source. This includes: 1 LM1084IT-ADJ 5A adjustable low-dropout regulator (REG1) 1 KSC5603D 800V 3A high-gain NPN transistor (Q1) 3 STX0560 600V 1A NPN high-gain transistors (Q2-Q4) 5 blue diffused lens 3mm LEDs (LED2-LED6) 5 39µF 400V low-profile snap-in electrolytic capacitors (Nichicon LGJ2G390MELZ15) 2 9.1kΩ 1W ±5% resistors (grey bodies)** The rest of the parts should be available from Jaycar and Altronics. ** The 9.1kΩ resistors were not originally included in the kit since 8.2kΩ can be used instead but we have decided to include them to offer constructors the choice.
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Micromite Plus Explore 64 kit A kit of all the parts required to build the Micromite Plus Explore 64 module. This includes:
The PCB and programmed microcontroller are also available separately. For assembly instructions, see the article in the August 2016 issue.
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SMD components for the 100dB Stereo Audio Level Meter/VU Meter A set of all the SMDs you need to build the Stereo Audio Level Meter, except for the programmed microcontroller and LEDs - both of which are available separately (see associated items). Parts included:
You will need to purchase the PCB separately. We can also supply the optional clear acrylic case pieces. The three through-hole connectors can be purchased from Jaycar, Altronics or just about any other electronics retailer. The pushbutton switches (S1 and S2) are from Jaycar.
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SMD resistors, capacitors and diodes for Arduino Multifunction Meter (MFM) A set of all the SMD resistors, capacitors and diodes for the Arduino MFM project. Includes the 0.1% resistors as well as 1% types, ceramic SMD capacitors, 3.9V 1W Zener diode and two 1N5711W-7-F Schottky diodes. Note that this is not a complete kit and does not include the PCBs, ICs or any other parts not mentioned above. PCBs are available separately from our shop.
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Microwave Leakage Detector SMD parts All the SMD parts needed to build the Microwave Leakage Detector. This includes:
The PCB is available separately. You will need to supply the cell holder, Lithium button cell, pushbutton and any other components.
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Hard-to-get parts for Stereo Valve Preamplifier Some of the harder-to-get parts for the High-Performance Stereo Valve Amplifier. Includes: 1 x 100µH 12x12mm SMD inductor 3 x 39µF 400V low-profile capacitors 1 x 0.33Ω ±1% 1206 SMD resistor The red & white RCA sockets and high-voltage Mosfets are also available separately from our shop; see below for details.
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SMD Parts for the Universal Speaker Protector, Mk3 All the SMD parts required to build the revised Universal Loudspeaker Protector module from the November 2015 issue. Pack includes:
PCB is available separately. Note that the through-hole components must be purchased separately (eg, from Jaycar and/or Altronics). Note that we do not supply the 220µF electrolytic capacitor. Note: image shows completed unit which includes parts not in this pack.
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SMD parts for the Arduino-based USB Electrocardiogram All the SMD parts required to build the Arduino USB ECG. Pack includes:
PCB is available separately. Note that the through-hole components must be purchased separately (eg, from Jaycar and/or Altronics).
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SMD parts for the Mini 12V USB Regulator with Low-Battery Cut-out All the SMD parts required to build the switchmode regulator board from the article, "USB Charger Regulator With Low-Battery Cut-Out". Pack includes:
PCB is available separately. Note that the (through-hole) connectors are not included as which ones you need depends on the application.
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SMD parts for the Low-Cost, Accurate Voltage/Resistance/Current Reference (1.8V) All SMD parts for the 1.8V version of the Voltage/Resistance/Current Reference. Includes:
PCB is sold separately. The other parts such as the button cell holder are available from Jaycar and Altronics.
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SMD parts for the Low-Cost, Accurate Voltage/Resistance/Current Reference (2.5V) All SMD parts for the 2.5V version of the Voltage/Resistance/Current Reference. Includes:
PCB is sold separately. The other parts such as the button cell holder are available from Jaycar and Altronics.
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SMD parts for the Mini 12V USB Regulator All the SMD parts required to build the switchmode regulator board from the article, "Install USB Charging Points In Your Car". Pack includes:
PCB is available separately. Note that the (through-hole) connectors are not included as which ones you need depends on the application.
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Hard-to-get parts for the Balanced Input Attenuator A pack of the harder-to-find parts for the Balanced Attenuator which includes:
We sell the PCBs and panels for this project separately. The rest of the parts are available from Jaycar and/or Altronics. Note: once this item sells out, it will be discontinued.
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Hard-to-get parts for the Appliance Insulation Tester A small pack of parts for the Appliance Insulation Tester which includes:
We sell the PCBs separately. The rest of the parts are available from Jaycar and/or Altronics.
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Hard-to-get parts for the Isolated High-Voltage Probe A set of parts for the Isolating High Voltage Probe project. Does not include the PCB. The remainder of the parts (standard resistors, capacitors, switches, etc) can be bought from the usual suppliers. Includes: 1 HCNR201-050E optocoupler 1 LM6132AIN or LM6132BIN dual op amp 1 TLE2022CP or TLE2022IP dual op amp 2 1N5711 Schottky diodes 1 3mm blue LED with diffused lens 2 10pF 3kV ceramic capacitors 1 100pF 3kV ceramic capacitor 2 620kΩ 2.5kV 0.25W or 0.5W resistors 1 560kΩ 2.5kV 0.25W or 0.5W resistor
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Hard-to-get parts for the Multispark CDI A set of some of the parts for the new High-Energy Multi-Spark CDI (Capacitor Discharge Ignition) project. This includes:
We sell the PCB separately. The rest of the parts should be available from Jaycar/Altronics.
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SMD parts for the One-Chip 2 x 5W Mini Stereo Amplifier A package which includes all the SMD parts for this project: 1 TDA7266D IC (PowerSO-20) 1 IRFML8244 N-channel Mosfet (SOT-23) 1 15V 500mW Zener diode (SOT-23) 1 high-brightness green LED (3216/1206) 6 4.7µF 25V X7R capacitors (3216/1206) 2 1nF 50V C0G/NP0 capacitors (3216/1206) 9 3216/1206 SMD resistors: 1 x 100kΩ, 1 x 47kΩ, 1 x 22kΩ, 1 x 10kΩ, 1 x 1kΩ, 2 x 100Ω, 2 x 10Ω The PCB is available separately.
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Extra parts for the Dual-Channel Audio Delay / Stereo Echo & Reverb / Digital Effects Processor WM8731SEDS CODEC IC (TSSOP-28) and SMD capacitors (11 x 100nF, 1 x 10µF). Can be put towards building the following projects:
The PCB and programmed microcontrollers (to suit the specific project) are also required and these are available separately. Note: once this item sells out, it will be discontinued.
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SMD parts for the 40V/5A Hybrid Switchmode/Linear Bench Supply All the SMD parts for the Hybrid Bench Supply plus a couple of extra parts. This includes: 1 LM5118MH buck/boost switchmode controller IC (HTSSOP-20) 1 SCIHP1367-100M 10µH 15.5A 5MHz shielded inductor 2 RLB1314-3R3ML 3.3µH 5.6A bobbin inductors 2 BUK9Y6R0-60E or PSMN4R0-60YS 60V SMD Mosfets (SOT-669) 3 BCM856DS dual PNP SMD transistors (SOT-457/SC-74) 2 SK1545 45A 15A SMD schottky diodes 10 10µF 25V X5R SMD ceramic capacitors, 3216 (imperial 1206) size 10 4.7µF 50V X5R SMD ceramic capacitors, 3216 (imperial 1206) size 1 1µF, 4 100nF, 1 10nF, 1 4.7nF & 1 2.2nF 50V X5R SMD ceramic capacitors, 2012 (imperial 0805) size 1 330pF 50V C0G/NP0 SMD ceramic capacitor, 2012 (imperial 0805) size 1 82kΩ, 1 15kΩ, 2 10kΩ & 1 10Ω 1% SMD resistors, 2012 (imperial 0805) size 1 0.1Ω 1% 3W SMD resistor, 6432 (imperial 2512) size 1 15mΩ 1% ¾W SMD resistor, 3216 (imperial 1206) size We sell the PCB separately.
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SMD parts for the RGB LED Strip Driver All the SMD parts for the RGB LED Strip Driver/Controller, except the microcontroller which is available separately. This includes: 2 15A SMD fuses, 6432 (2512 imperial) size [1 spare] 1 SMD ferrite bead, 3216 (1206 imperial) size 1 78L05M SMD regulator (SOIC-8) 9 BSO150N03 dual N-channel Mosfets (SOIC-8) [suitable substitute for Si4944DY] 1 BAT54C dual common cathode schottky diode (SOT-23) 1 22µF 25V X5R SMD ceramic capacitor, 3216 (1206 imperial) size 8 100nF 50V X7R SMD ceramic capacitor, 2012 (0805 imperial) size 1 100kΩ, 1 33kΩ, 1 10Ω SMD 1% resistors, 2012 (0805 imperial) size The terminal blocks and other through-hole components you may require are available from various retailers including Jaycar and Altronics. We sell the PCB separately. Note: once this item sells out, it will be discontinued.
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Parts for the 10A 230VAC Universal Motor Speed Controller The hard-to-get parts for the super-smooth motor speed controller, which includes:
The PCB and programmed microcontroller are available separately.
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Parts for the GPS Tracker One MCP16301T-I/CHY switchmode regulator IC and one RLB0914-150KL 15µH 2.4A bobbin inductor. Note: once this item sells out, it will be discontinued.
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SMD parts for SiDRADIO A set of some of the more difficult-to-get components for the SiDRADIO project. This includes:
The double-sided PCB and front and rear panels are also available separately from our shop. The rest of the parts are available from Jaycar and/or Altronics.
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Short form kit for the Battery Lifesaver A kit which includes the PCB and all the SMD parts for the Battery Lifesaver project, including all the resistors you may need to set the required cut-off voltage. Does not include through-hole parts such as trimpot VR1 and zener diode ZD1. For assembly instructions, see the article in the September 2013 issue. Note that Jaycar Electronics have a complete kit for this project (KC-5523) which comes with the ICs pre-soldered, including Q1, which can be quite tricky to fit. So if you are not comfortable soldering SMDs, especially those with large thermal pads, we recommend that you get the Jaycar kit instead.
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SMD parts for the RF Probe A set of all the SMD parts for the RF Probe project. This includes:
The double-sided PCB is also available separately from our shop, with plated through-holes, silkscreen overlay and solder mask. The rest of the parts are available from Jaycar and/or Altronics.
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SMD parts for the LF-HF Up-converter A set of some of the more difficult-to-get components for the LF-HF Upconverter project. This includes:
The double-sided PCB is also available separately from our shop, with plated through-holes, silkscreen overlay and solder mask. The rest of the parts are available from Jaycar and/or Altronics.
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SMD parts for the "Lump in Coax" mini mixer A set of some of the more difficult-to-get components for the "Lump in Coax" battery-powered mixer project. This includes:
The PCB is also available separately from our shop, with silkscreen overlay, solder mask, top layer links and routed corners. The rest of the parts are available from Altronics Note: once this item sells out, it will be discontinued.
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SMD parts for the CLASSiC DAC A set of some of the more difficult-to-get components for the CLASSiC DAC project. This includes:
Note that this does not include the SMD Microcontroller, that is available pre-programmed as a separate item in our shop. The remaining components are available from Jaycar, Altronics and element14.
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yes (21 available). Estimated dispatch time: 1-3 days
no. Estimated dispatch time: approximately 1 week