Silicon ChipOrder Form - May 2013 SILICON CHIP
  1. Outer Front Cover
  2. Contents
  3. Publisher's Letter: Do microcontroller projects have too many features?
  4. Feature: Get A Software Defined Radio For $25 by Jim Rowe
  5. Feature: The Raspberry Pi Single Board Computer by Geoff Graham
  6. Project: DC-DC Converter For the CLASSiC-D Amplifier by John Clarke
  7. Subscriptions
  8. Project: High-Performance CLASSiC DAC; Pt.4 by Nicholas Vinen
  9. Project: Do Not Disturb Telephone Timer by John Clarke
  10. Feature: The Avalon 2013 Air Show by Dr David Maddison
  11. Product Showcase
  12. Project: Simple DMM Auto Power-Off by Stan Swan
  13. Review: The "RF Explorer" Spectrum Analyser by Stan Swan
  14. Project: Voltage & Current Meters For The New Battery Charger by Ross Tester
  15. PartShop
  16. Order Form
  17. Vintage Radio: Rescued from a farm: a rare 1948 model 766 Breville radio by Associate Professor Graham Parslow
  18. Market Centre
  19. Advertising Index
  20. Outer Back Cover

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Items relevant to "DC-DC Converter For the CLASSiC-D Amplifier":
  • CLASSiC-D DC/DC Converter PCB [11104131] (AUD $15.00)
  • ETD29 transformer components (AUD $15.00)
  • CLASSiC-D DC/DC Converter PCB pattern (PDF download) [11104131] (Free)
Items relevant to "High-Performance CLASSiC DAC; Pt.4":
  • CLASSiC DAC main PCB [01102131] (AUD $20.00)
  • CLASSiC DAC revised main PCB [01102134] (AUD $25.00)
  • dsPIC33FJ128GP306T-I/PT programmed for the CLASSiC DAC v1.02 [0110213B.hex] (Programmed Microcontroller, AUD $25.00)
  • Red & White PCB-mounting RCA sockets (Component, AUD $4.00)
  • SMD parts for the CLASSiC DAC (Component, AUD $80.00)
  • CLASSiC DAC front & rear panels [01102132/3] (PCB, AUD $20.00)
  • Firmware for the CLASSiC DAC [0110213B.HEX] (Software, Free)
  • CLASSiC DAC main PCB pattern (PDF download) [01102131] (Free)
  • CLASSiC DAC front and rear panel PCB patterns (PDF download) [01102132/3] (Free)
  • CLASSiC DAC front & rear panel artwork (PDF download) (Free)
Articles in this series:
  • High Performance CLASSiC DAC; Pt.1 (February 2013)
  • High Performance CLASSiC DAC; Pt.2 (March 2013)
  • High-Performance CLASSiC DAC; Pt.3 (April 2013)
  • High-Performance CLASSiC DAC; Pt.4 (May 2013)
Items relevant to "Do Not Disturb Telephone Timer":
  • Do Not Disturb PCB [12104131] (AUD $10.00)
  • PIC12F675-I/P programmed for Do Not Disturb [1210413A.HEX] (Programmed Microcontroller, AUD $10.00)
  • Firmware for the Do Not Disturb timer [1210413A.HEX] (Software, Free)
  • Do Not Disturb PCB pattern (PDF download) [12104131] (Free)
  • Do Not Disturb panel artwork (PDF download) (Free)
Articles in this series:
  • The Avalon 2013 Air Show (May 2013)
  • The Australian International Airshow 2015 (May 2015)
  • Avalon Airshow: from killer drones to spacecraft! (May 2019)
  • Avalon Airshow 2023 (May 2023)

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AND NOW THE PRE-PROGRAMMED MICROS, TOO! Some micros from copyrighted and/or contributed projects may not be available. As a service to readers, SILICON CHIP stocks microcontrollers and microprocessors used in new projects (from 2012 on) and some selected older projects – pre-programmed and ready to fly! Price for any of these micros is just $15.00 each + $10 p&p per order# PIC12F675 PIC12F675-I/PT PIC16F1507-I/P PIC16F88-E/P PIC16LF88-I/P PIC16LF88-I/SO PIC16F877A-I/P PIC18F2550-I/SP PIC18F45K80 PIC18F4550-I/P UHF Remote Switch (Jan09), Ultrasonic Cleaner (Aug10), Ultrasonic Anti-fouling (Sep10), Cricket/Frog (Jun12) Do Not Disturb (May10) Wideband Oxygen Sensor (Jun-Jul12) Projector Speed (Apr11), Vox (Jun11), Ultrasonic Water Tank Level (Sep11), Quizzical (Oct11) Ultra LD Pream (Nov11) Hi Energy Ignition (Nov/Dec12) Garbage Reminder (Jan13) LED Ladybird (Apr13) 6-Digit GPS Clock (May-Jun09), Lab Digital Pot (Jul10) Semtest (Feb-May12) Batt Capacity Meter (Jun09), Intelligent Fan Controller (Jul10) USB Power Monitor (Dec12) GPS Car Computer (Jan10), GPS Boat Computer (Oct10) USB MIDIMate (Oct11) USB Data Logger (Dec10-Feb11) Digital Spirit Level (Aug11), G-Force Meter (Nov11) Intelligent Dimmer (Apr09) Maximite (Mar11), miniMaximite (Nov11), Colour Maximite (Sept/Oct12) Digital Audio Signal Generator (Mar-May10), Digital Lighting Controller (Oct-Dec10), SportSync (May11), Digital Audio Delay (Dec11) Level (Sep11) Quizzical (Oct11), Ultra-LD Preamp (Nov11), LED Musicolor (Nov12) dsPIC33FJ128GP306-I/PT CLASSiC DAC (Feb-May 13) ATTiny861 VVA Thermometer/Thermostat (Mar10), Rudder Position Indicator (Jul11) ATTiny2313 Remote-Controlled Timer (Aug10) ATMega48 Stereo DAC (Sep-Nov09) PIC18F14K50 PIC18F27J53-I/SP PIC18LF14K22 PIC18F1320-I/SO PIC32MX795F512H-80I/PT dsPIC33FJ128GP802-I/SP When ordering, be sure to nominate BOTH the micro required and the project for which it must be programmed. Other items currently in the PartShop: P&P – $10 Per order within Australia. G-FORCE METER/ACCELEROMETER SHORT FORM KIT AUG 2011/NOV 2011 (contains PCB (04108111), programmed PIC micro, MMA8451Q accelerometer chip and 4 MOSFETS) CLASSiC DAC SHORT FORM KIT ( Feb-May13) Includes three hard-to-get SMD ICs: CS8416-CZZ, CS4398-CZZ and PLL1708DBQ plus an accurate 27MHz crystal and ten 3mm blue LEDs with diffused lenses NOV/DEC 2012 ISL9V5036P3 IGBT to suit High Energy Electronic Ignition $44.50 $45.00 $10.00 TENDA USB/SD AUDIO PLAYBACK MODULE (TD896 or 898) JAN 2012 $33.00 JST CONNECTOR LEAD 3-WAY JAN 2012 $4.50 JST CONNECTOR LEAD 2-WAY JAN 2012 RADIO & HOBBIES ON DVD-ROM (Needs PC to play!) n/a $3.45 $62.00 Prices include GST and are valid only for month of publication of these lists; thereafter are subject to change without notice. *Note: P&P is extra ($10 per order in Australia). # Orders may be for mixed items (eg, you can order one PCB, or one microprocessor, or three PCBs and two microprocessors – and the P&P on any of these orders is $10.00 05/13 SILICON CHIP Order Form Your Name: Your Address: Postcode: Country: Telephone No: Fax No: Email Address: Please supply: Qty Item Description Item Price P&P Total Price $10.00 No extra P&P charge for additional items on one order – valid within Australia only. Overseas orders: please email us for P&P quote. Thank you for your order. Payment options:     TOTAL $A EFT/Bank Deposit: Silicon Chip BSB 012-243 A/C 2636-80001 Please confirm transfer by email to silicon<at>siliconchip.com.au or fax 02 9939 2648 PayPal: From your PayPal account: “Send Money” to silicon<at>siliconchip.com.au Cheque/Money Order/Bank Draft: payable to Silicon Chip (Australian dollars only) Mail to Silicon Chip, PO Box 139 Collaroy NSW 2097 Australia Credit Card (see below; Visa and Mastercard ONLY): Fax to 02 9939 2648, telephone 02 9939 3295 or mail or email to above address. If paying by Visa or Mastercard please enter your details below (we DO NOT accept Amex, Diners or other credit cards) Card No: Cardholder Name: To INTERNET (24/7) Place siliconchip.com.au Credit/Debit Card etc Your siliconchip.com.au Order: - - - / Expiry Date: Signature: PAYPAL (24/7) eMAIL (24/7) Use your PayPal account silicon<at>siliconchip.com.au silicon<at>siliconchip.com.au with order & credit card details FAX (24/7) MAIL (24/7) Your order and card details to Your order to PO Box 139 Collaroy NSW 2097 (02) 9939 2648 with all details PHONE – (9-5, Mon-Fri) May 2013  93 Call (02) 9939 3295 with with order & credit card details *ALL ITEMS SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY. PRICES VALID FOR MONTH OF MAGAZINE ISSUE ONLY. ALL PRICES IN AUSTRALIAN DOLLARS AND INCLUDE GST WHERE APPLICABLE. 05/13