Articles in this series:
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The History of Electronics, Pt1 (October 2023)
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The History of Electronics, Pt1 (October 2023)
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The History of Electronics, Pt2 (November 2023)
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The History of Electronics, Pt2 (November 2023)
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The History of Electronics, Pt3 (December 2023)
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The History of Electronics, Pt3 (December 2023)
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The History of Electronics, part one (January 2025)
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The History of Electronics, part one (January 2025)
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The History of Electronics, part two (February 2025)
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The History of Electronics, part two (February 2025)
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The History of Electronics, part three (March 2025)
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The History of Electronics, part three (March 2025)
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The History of Electronics, part four (April 2025)
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The History of Electronics, part four (April 2025)
Articles in this series:
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Techno Talk (March 2021)
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Techno Talk (March 2021)
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Techno Talk (April 2021)
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Techno Talk (April 2021)
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Techno Talk (May 2021)
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Techno Talk (May 2021)
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Techno Talk (June 2021)
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Techno Talk (June 2021)
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Techno Talk (July 2021)
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Techno Talk (July 2021)
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Techno Talk (August 2021)
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Techno Talk (August 2021)
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Techno Talk (September 2021)
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Techno Talk (September 2021)
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Techno Talk (October 2021)
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Techno Talk (October 2021)
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Techno Talk (November 2021)
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Techno Talk (November 2021)
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Techno Talk (December 2021)
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Techno Talk (December 2021)
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Communing with nature (January 2022)
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Communing with nature (January 2022)
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Should we be worried? (February 2022)
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Should we be worried? (February 2022)
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How resilient is your lifeline? (March 2022)
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How resilient is your lifeline? (March 2022)
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Go eco, get ethical! (April 2022)
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Go eco, get ethical! (April 2022)
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From nano to bio (May 2022)
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From nano to bio (May 2022)
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Positivity follows the gloom (June 2022)
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Positivity follows the gloom (June 2022)
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Mixed menu (July 2022)
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Mixed menu (July 2022)
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Time for a total rethink? (August 2022)
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Time for a total rethink? (August 2022)
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What’s in a name? (September 2022)
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What’s in a name? (September 2022)
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Forget leaves on the line! (October 2022)
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Forget leaves on the line! (October 2022)
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Giant Boost for Batteries (December 2022)
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Giant Boost for Batteries (December 2022)
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Raudive Voices Revisited (January 2023)
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Raudive Voices Revisited (January 2023)
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A thousand words (February 2023)
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A thousand words (February 2023)
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It’s handover time (March 2023)
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It’s handover time (March 2023)
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AI, Robots, Horticulture and Agriculture (April 2023)
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AI, Robots, Horticulture and Agriculture (April 2023)
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Prophecy can be perplexing (May 2023)
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Prophecy can be perplexing (May 2023)
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Technology comes in different shapes and sizes (June 2023)
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Technology comes in different shapes and sizes (June 2023)
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AI and robots – what could possibly go wrong? (July 2023)
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AI and robots – what could possibly go wrong? (July 2023)
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How long until we’re all out of work? (August 2023)
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How long until we’re all out of work? (August 2023)
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We both have truths, are mine the same as yours? (September 2023)
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We both have truths, are mine the same as yours? (September 2023)
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Holy Spheres, Batman! (October 2023)
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Holy Spheres, Batman! (October 2023)
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Where’s my pneumatic car? (November 2023)
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Where’s my pneumatic car? (November 2023)
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Good grief! (December 2023)
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Good grief! (December 2023)
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Cheeky chiplets (January 2024)
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Cheeky chiplets (January 2024)
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Cheeky chiplets (February 2024)
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Cheeky chiplets (February 2024)
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The Wibbly-Wobbly World of Quantum (March 2024)
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The Wibbly-Wobbly World of Quantum (March 2024)
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Techno Talk - Wait! What? Really? (April 2024)
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Techno Talk - Wait! What? Really? (April 2024)
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Techno Talk - One step closer to a dystopian abyss? (May 2024)
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Techno Talk - One step closer to a dystopian abyss? (May 2024)
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Techno Talk - Program that! (June 2024)
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Techno Talk - Program that! (June 2024)
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Techno Talk (July 2024)
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Techno Talk (July 2024)
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Techno Talk - That makes so much sense! (August 2024)
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Techno Talk - That makes so much sense! (August 2024)
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Techno Talk - I don’t want to be a Norbert... (September 2024)
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Techno Talk - I don’t want to be a Norbert... (September 2024)
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Techno Talk - Sticking the landing (October 2024)
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Techno Talk - Sticking the landing (October 2024)
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Techno Talk (November 2024)
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Techno Talk (November 2024)
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Techno Talk (December 2024)
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Techno Talk (December 2024)
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Techno Talk (January 2025)
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Techno Talk (January 2025)
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Techno Talk (February 2025)
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Techno Talk (February 2025)
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Techno Talk (March 2025)
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Techno Talk (March 2025)
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Techno Talk (April 2025)
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Techno Talk (April 2025)
Articles in this series:
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El Cheapo Modules From Asia - Part 1 (October 2016)
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El Cheapo Modules From Asia - Part 1 (October 2016)
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El Cheapo Modules From Asia - Part 2 (December 2016)
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El Cheapo Modules From Asia - Part 2 (December 2016)
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El Cheapo Modules From Asia - Part 3 (January 2017)
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El Cheapo Modules From Asia - Part 3 (January 2017)
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El Cheapo Modules from Asia - Part 4 (February 2017)
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El Cheapo Modules from Asia - Part 4 (February 2017)
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El Cheapo Modules, Part 5: LCD module with I²C (March 2017)
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El Cheapo Modules, Part 5: LCD module with I²C (March 2017)
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El Cheapo Modules, Part 6: Direct Digital Synthesiser (April 2017)
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El Cheapo Modules, Part 6: Direct Digital Synthesiser (April 2017)
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El Cheapo Modules, Part 7: LED Matrix displays (June 2017)
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El Cheapo Modules, Part 7: LED Matrix displays (June 2017)
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El Cheapo Modules: Li-ion & LiPo Chargers (August 2017)
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El Cheapo Modules: Li-ion & LiPo Chargers (August 2017)
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El Cheapo modules Part 9: AD9850 DDS module (September 2017)
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El Cheapo modules Part 9: AD9850 DDS module (September 2017)
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El Cheapo Modules Part 10: GPS receivers (October 2017)
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El Cheapo Modules Part 10: GPS receivers (October 2017)
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El Cheapo Modules 11: Pressure/Temperature Sensors (December 2017)
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El Cheapo Modules 11: Pressure/Temperature Sensors (December 2017)
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El Cheapo Modules 12: 2.4GHz Wireless Data Modules (January 2018)
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El Cheapo Modules 12: 2.4GHz Wireless Data Modules (January 2018)
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El Cheapo Modules 13: sensing motion and moisture (February 2018)
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El Cheapo Modules 13: sensing motion and moisture (February 2018)
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El Cheapo Modules 14: Logarithmic RF Detector (March 2018)
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El Cheapo Modules 14: Logarithmic RF Detector (March 2018)
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El Cheapo Modules 16: 35-4400MHz frequency generator (May 2018)
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El Cheapo Modules 16: 35-4400MHz frequency generator (May 2018)
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El Cheapo Modules 17: 4GHz digital attenuator (June 2018)
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El Cheapo Modules 17: 4GHz digital attenuator (June 2018)
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El Cheapo: 500MHz frequency counter and preamp (July 2018)
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El Cheapo: 500MHz frequency counter and preamp (July 2018)
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El Cheapo modules Part 19 – Arduino NFC Shield (September 2018)
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El Cheapo modules Part 19 – Arduino NFC Shield (September 2018)
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El cheapo modules, part 20: two tiny compass modules (November 2018)
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El cheapo modules, part 20: two tiny compass modules (November 2018)
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El cheapo modules, part 21: stamp-sized audio player (December 2018)
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El cheapo modules, part 21: stamp-sized audio player (December 2018)
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El Cheapo Modules 22: Stepper Motor Drivers (February 2019)
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El Cheapo Modules 22: Stepper Motor Drivers (February 2019)
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El Cheapo Modules 23: Galvanic Skin Response (March 2019)
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El Cheapo Modules 23: Galvanic Skin Response (March 2019)
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El Cheapo Modules: Class D amplifier modules (May 2019)
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El Cheapo Modules: Class D amplifier modules (May 2019)
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El Cheapo Modules: Long Range (LoRa) Transceivers (June 2019)
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El Cheapo Modules: Long Range (LoRa) Transceivers (June 2019)
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El Cheapo Modules: AD584 Precision Voltage References (July 2019)
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El Cheapo Modules: AD584 Precision Voltage References (July 2019)
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Three I-O Expanders to give you more control! (November 2019)
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Three I-O Expanders to give you more control! (November 2019)
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El Cheapo modules: “Intelligent” 8x8 RGB LED Matrix (January 2020)
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El Cheapo modules: “Intelligent” 8x8 RGB LED Matrix (January 2020)
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El Cheapo modules: 8-channel USB Logic Analyser (February 2020)
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El Cheapo modules: 8-channel USB Logic Analyser (February 2020)
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New w-i-d-e-b-a-n-d RTL-SDR modules (May 2020)
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New w-i-d-e-b-a-n-d RTL-SDR modules (May 2020)
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New w-i-d-e-b-a-n-d RTL-SDR modules, Part 2 (June 2020)
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New w-i-d-e-b-a-n-d RTL-SDR modules, Part 2 (June 2020)
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El Cheapo Modules: Mini Digital Volt/Amp Panel Meters (December 2020)
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El Cheapo Modules: Mini Digital Volt/Amp Panel Meters (December 2020)
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El Cheapo Modules: Mini Digital AC Panel Meters (January 2021)
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El Cheapo Modules: Mini Digital AC Panel Meters (January 2021)
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El Cheapo Modules: LCR-T4 Digital Multi-Tester (February 2021)
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El Cheapo Modules: LCR-T4 Digital Multi-Tester (February 2021)
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El Cheapo Modules: USB-PD chargers (July 2021)
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El Cheapo Modules: USB-PD chargers (July 2021)
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El Cheapo Modules: USB-PD Triggers (August 2021)
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El Cheapo Modules: USB-PD Triggers (August 2021)
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El Cheapo Modules: 3.8GHz Digital Attenuator (October 2021)
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El Cheapo Modules: 3.8GHz Digital Attenuator (October 2021)
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El Cheapo Modules: 6GHz Digital Attenuator (November 2021)
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El Cheapo Modules: 6GHz Digital Attenuator (November 2021)
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El Cheapo Modules: 35MHz-4.4GHz Signal Generator (December 2021)
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El Cheapo Modules: 35MHz-4.4GHz Signal Generator (December 2021)
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El Cheapo Modules: LTDZ Spectrum Analyser (January 2022)
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El Cheapo Modules: LTDZ Spectrum Analyser (January 2022)
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Low-noise HF-UHF Amplifiers (February 2022)
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Low-noise HF-UHF Amplifiers (February 2022)
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A Gesture Recognition Module (March 2022)
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A Gesture Recognition Module (March 2022)
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Air Quality Sensors (May 2022)
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Air Quality Sensors (May 2022)
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MOS Air Quality Sensors (June 2022)
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MOS Air Quality Sensors (June 2022)
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PAS CO2 Air Quality Sensor (July 2022)
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PAS CO2 Air Quality Sensor (July 2022)
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Particulate Matter (PM) Sensors (November 2022)
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Particulate Matter (PM) Sensors (November 2022)
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Heart Rate Sensor Module (February 2023)
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Heart Rate Sensor Module (February 2023)
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UVM-30A UV Light Sensor (May 2023)
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UVM-30A UV Light Sensor (May 2023)
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VL6180X Rangefinding Module (July 2023)
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VL6180X Rangefinding Module (July 2023)
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pH Meter Module (September 2023)
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pH Meter Module (September 2023)
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1.3in Monochrome OLED Display (October 2023)
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1.3in Monochrome OLED Display (October 2023)
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16-bit precision 4-input ADC (November 2023)
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16-bit precision 4-input ADC (November 2023)
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1-24V USB Power Supply (October 2024)
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1-24V USB Power Supply (October 2024)
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14-segment, 4-digit LED Display Modules (November 2024)
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0.91-inch OLED Screen (November 2024)
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0.91-inch OLED Screen (November 2024)
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14-segment, 4-digit LED Display Modules (November 2024)
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The Quason VL6180X laser rangefinder module (January 2025)
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TCS230 Colour Sensor (January 2025)
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The Quason VL6180X laser rangefinder module (January 2025)
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TCS230 Colour Sensor (January 2025)
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Using Electronic Modules: 1-24V Adjustable USB Power Supply (February 2025)
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Using Electronic Modules: 1-24V Adjustable USB Power Supply (February 2025)
Items relevant to "Raspberry Pi-based Clock Radio, part two":
Articles in this series:
Articles in this series:
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Precision Electronics, Part 1 (November 2024)
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Precision Electronics, Part 1 (November 2024)
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Precision Electronics, Part 2 (December 2024)
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Precision Electronics, Part 2 (December 2024)
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Precision Electronics, Part 3 (January 2025)
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Precision Electronics, part one (January 2025)
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Precision Electronics, part one (January 2025)
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Precision Electronics, Part 3 (January 2025)
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Precision Electronics, Part 4 (February 2025)
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Precision Electronics, part two (February 2025)
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Precision Electronics, part two (February 2025)
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Precision Electronics, Part 4 (February 2025)
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Precision Electronics, part three (March 2025)
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Precision Electronics, Part 5 (March 2025)
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Precision Electronics, part three (March 2025)
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Precision Electronics, Part 5 (March 2025)
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Precision Electronics, Part 6 (April 2025)
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Precision Electronics, Part 6 (April 2025)
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Precision Electronics, part four (April 2025)
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Precision Electronics, part four (April 2025)
Items relevant to "Secure Remote Mains Switch, part two":
Articles in this series:
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Practical
Electronics
Volume 54. No. 1
January 2025
ISSN 2632 573X
Contents
Projects and Circuits
High-quality Microphone Preamplifier by Phil Prosser
This small box runs from a plugpack and offers a flat frequency response,
very low distortion, low noise and adjustable gain. It fits in a very rugged diecast
aluminium enclosure and is great for both stage and studio work!
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USB to PS/2 Keyboard & Mouser Adaptors by Tim Blythman
Because PS/2 is very easy to interface with a microcontroller, kit computers like the
VGA PicoMite include a PS/2 keyboard interface. This Adaptor allows you to connect a
USB keyboard or mouse to a unit that expects equivalent PS/2 devices.
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Raspberry Pi-based Clock Radio, part two by Stefan Keller-Tuberg
This new clock radio design can act as a media player and will synchronise alarms
between multiple clocks. Last month we described how it works. Now it’s time to get
into the construction process. We’ll also explain how to use its features.
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Secure Remote Mains Switch, part two by John Clarke
Last month, we introduced the new Remote Mains Switch, which uses rolling codes for
security and supports up to 16 keyfob transmitter per receiver. In this issue, we have all
the construction, testing and set-up instructions.
Series, Features and Columns
The Fox Report by Barry Fox
How to avoid being fobbed off by an AI bot
3
Net Work by Alan Winstanley
The origins of Veroboard (stripboard), a product that transformed our hobby, Ryobi
portable soldering irons and using tool batteries to power other devices.
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Max’s Cool Beans by Max The Magnificent
Weird & Wonderful Arduino Projects, part one: DIP LED bar graph displays
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The History of Electronics, part one by Dr David Maddison
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We wouldn’t have computers, smartphones or artificial intelligence without the work
of thousands of people who created the foundations of modern electronics.
Circuit Surgery by Ian Bell
Signal filtering in the digital domain
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Techno Talk by Max The Magnificent
Marvelling at how good inexpensive test equipment is these days
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The Quason VL6180X laser rangefinder module by Jim Rowe
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This module uses infrared (IR) light to accurately sense the proximity of objects to
well over 100mm. It’s based on FlightSense technology by ST Microelectronics.
Precision Electronics, part one by Andrew Levido
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The first article in a series about precision electronics design. It covers a range of
topics and uses real examples and real components to demonstrate the concepts.
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