Silicon ChipOuter Back Cover - October 2021 SILICON CHIP
  1. Outer Front Cover
  2. Contents
  3. Publisher's Letter: The chip shortage is now a component shortage
  4. Feature: Detecting Gravitational Waves by Dr David Maddddison
  5. Product Showcase
  6. Project: Tele-com – an intercom using analog phones by Greig Sheridan & Ross Herbert
  7. Project: Two- or Three-Way Stereo Active Crossover – Part 1 by Phil Prosser
  8. Feature: El Cheapo Modules: 3.8GHz Digital Attenuator by Jim Rowe
  9. Project: SMD Test Tweezers by Tim Blythman
  10. Review: PicoScope 6426E USB Oscilloscope by Tim Blythman
  11. Project: Touchscreen Digital Preamp with Tone Control – Part 2 by Nicholas Vinen & Tim Blythman
  12. Review: Solder Master ESM-50WL Cordless Iron by Tim Blythman
  13. Serviceman's Log: Life on the 'bleeding edge' by Dave Thompson
  14. Feature: UT-P 2016 MEMS Woofer by Allan Linton-Smith
  15. Vintage Radio: Reinartz 4-valve reaction radio by Fred Lever
  16. PartShop
  17. Market Centre
  18. Advertising Index
  19. Notes & Errata: Tapped Horn Subwoofer, September 2021; Touchscreen Digital Preamplifier, September 2021; Battery Manager, August 2021; Bush VTR103 AM/FM radio, August 2021; Silicon Labs FM/AM/SW Digital Radio, July 2021; 7-Band Stereo Equaliser, April 2020; CLASSiC DAC, February-May 2013
  20. Outer Back Cover

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Items relevant to "Tele-com – an intercom using analog phones":
  • The Tele-com Intercom PCB (aka OzPLAR) [12110211] (AUD $30.00)
  • The Tele-com Intercom PCB pattern (PDF download) [12110211] (Free)
  • Tele-com front & rear panel 3D printing files (Panel Artwork, Free)
Items relevant to "Two- or Three-Way Stereo Active Crossover – Part 1":
  • Two- or Three-Way Stereo Active Crossover PCB [01109211] (AUD $15.00)
  • Two- or Three-Way Active Crossover PCB patterns (PDF download) [01109211] (Free)
Articles in this series:
  • Two- or Three-Way Stereo Active Crossover – Part 1 (October 2021)
  • Two- or Three-Way Stereo Active Crossover – Part 1 (October 2021)
  • Two- or Three-Way Stereo Active Crossover – Part 2 (November 2021)
  • Two- or Three-Way Stereo Active Crossover – Part 2 (November 2021)
Articles in this series:
  • 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)
Items relevant to "SMD Test Tweezers":
  • SMD Test Tweezers PCB set [04106211+04106212] (AUD $10.00)
  • PIC12F1572-I/SN [0410621A.HEX] or PIC12LF1572-I/SN [0410621C.HEX] programmed for the SMD Test Tweezers (Programmed Microcontroller, AUD $10.00)
  • 64x32 white OLED screen (0.49-inch, 1.25cm diagonal) (Component, AUD $10.00)
  • Improved SMD Test Tweezers kit (Component, AUD $35.00)
  • Firmware for the SMD Test Tweezers [0410621A.HEX] (Software, Free)
  • SMD Test Tweezers PCB patterns (PDF download) [04106211/2] (Free)
Items relevant to "Touchscreen Digital Preamp with Tone Control – Part 2":
  • Touchscreen Digital Preamp PCB [01103191] (AUD $12.50)
  • Touchscreen Digital Preamp ribbon cable/IR adaptor PCB [01103192] (AUD $2.50)
  • PIC32MX170F256B-50I/SP programmed for the Touchscreen Digital Preamp, 2.8in screen version [0110319A.hex] (Programmed Microcontroller, AUD $15.00)
  • PIC32MX170F256B-50I/SP programmed for the Touchscreen Digital Preamp, 3.5in screen version [0110319B.hex] (Programmed Microcontroller, AUD $15.00)
  • Micromite LCD BackPack V3 complete kit (Component, AUD $75.00)
  • Micromite LCD BackPack V2 complete kit (Component, AUD $70.00)
  • Micromite LCD BackPack V1 complete kit (Component, AUD $65.00)
  • Firmware for the Touchscreen Digital Preamp (Software, Free)
  • Touchscreen Digital Preamp PCB patterns (PDF download) [01103191/2] (Free)
Articles in this series:
  • Touchscreen Digital Preamp with Tone Control – Part 1 (September 2021)
  • Touchscreen Digital Preamp with Tone Control – Part 1 (September 2021)
  • Touchscreen Digital Preamp with Tone Control – Part 2 (October 2021)
  • Touchscreen Digital Preamp with Tone Control – Part 2 (October 2021)
Articles in this series:
  • A high-performance MEMS tweeter that’s just 6.7 x 4.7mm! (May 2020)
  • A high-performance MEMS tweeter that’s just 6.7 x 4.7mm! (May 2020)
  • UT-P 2016 MEMS Woofer (October 2021)
  • UT-P 2016 MEMS Woofer (October 2021)

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