Silicon ChipPartShop - April 2016 SILICON CHIP
  1. Outer Front Cover
  2. Contents
  3. Publisher's Letter: Arduino, Raspberry Pi or Maximite – which will gain the ascendancy?
  4. Feature: Gravitational Waves: Einstein Was Right . . . Again by Ross Tester
  5. Project: Touch-Screen Boat Computer With GPS by Geoff Graham
  6. Project: Microwave Leakage Detector by Nicholas Vinen
  7. Subscriptions
  8. Project: Fridge/Freezer Alarm by John Clarke
  9. Product Showcase
  10. Serviceman's Log: Odyssey Stratos amplifier voltage conversion by Nicholas Vinen
  11. Review: Keysight U1282A & U1242C Multimeters by Nicholas Vinen
  12. Project: Arduino Multifunction 24-Bit Measuring Shield by Jim Rowe
  13. Feature: Digital TV & MPEG-4: The Current State Of Play by Alan Hughes
  14. PartShop
  15. Vintage Radio: The Westinghouse H-618 6-transistor radio by Ian Batty
  16. Market Centre
  17. Notes & Errata: Universal Speaker protector Mk3 / High Visibility 6-Digit LED GPS Clock
  18. Advertising Index

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Items relevant to "Touch-Screen Boat Computer With GPS":
  • Micromite LCD BackPack PCB [2.8-inch version) [07102122] (AUD $5.00)
  • PIC32MX170F256B-50I/SP programmed for the Micromite-based Touch-screen Boat Computer [BoatComputerFullV7.hex] (Programmed Microcontroller, AUD $15.00)
  • MCP1700 3.3V LDO (TO-92) (Component, AUD $2.00)
  • VK2828U7G5LF TTL GPS/GLONASS/GALILEO module with antenna and cable (Component, AUD $25.00)
  • CP2102-based USB/TTL serial converter with 5-pin header and 30cm jumper cable (Component, AUD $5.00)
  • Matte/Gloss Black UB3 Lid for 2.8-inch Micromite LCD BackPack (PCB, AUD $5.00)
  • Clear UB3 Lid for 2.8-inch Micromite LCD BackPack (PCB, AUD $5.00)
  • Gloss Black UB3 Lid for 2.8-inch Micromite LCD BackPack (PCB, AUD $4.00)
  • Modified software for the Micromite Boat Computer (Free)
  • Firmware (HEX) file and BASIC source code for the Micromite-based Touch-screen Boat Computer with GPS [V7] (Software, Free)
  • Micromite LCD BackPack PCB patterns (PDF download) [07102121/2] (Free)
  • Micromite LCD BackPack/Ultrasonic sensor lid cutting diagrams (download) (Panel Artwork, Free)
Items relevant to "Microwave Leakage Detector":
  • Microwave Leakage Detector PCB [04103161] (AUD $5.00)
  • Microwave Leakage Detector SMD parts (Component, AUD $12.50)
  • Microwave Leakage Detector PCB pattern (PDF download) [04103161] (Free)
Items relevant to "Fridge/Freezer Alarm":
  • Fridge/Freezer Alarm PCB [03104161] (AUD $5.00)
  • PIC12F675-I/P programmed for the Fridge/Freezer Alarm [0310216A.HEX] (Programmed Microcontroller, AUD $10.00)
  • Firmware (HEX) file and source code for the Fridge/Freezer Alarm (Software, Free)
  • Fridge/Freezer Alarm PCB pattern (PDF download) [03104161] (Free)
  • Fridge/Freezer Alarm panel artwork (PDF download) (Free)
Items relevant to "Arduino Multifunction 24-Bit Measuring Shield":
  • Arduino Multifunction Meter (MFM) PCBs [04116011/2] (AUD $15.00)
  • SMD resistors, capacitors and diodes for Arduino Multifunction Meter (MFM) (Component, AUD $25.00)
  • Arduino sketch, Windows installer & source code for the Arduino Multifunction Meter (MFM) (Software, Free)
  • Arduino Multifunction Meter (MFM) PCB patterns (PDF download) [04116011/2] (Free)
  • Arduino Multifunction Meter (MFM) cutting details and panel label artwork (PDF download) (Panel Artwork, Free)
Articles in this series:
  • Arduino Multifunction 24-Bit Measuring Shield (April 2016)
  • Arduino-Based Multifunction Measuring Meter, Pt.2 (May 2016)

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SILICON CHIP ONLINESHOP PCBs and other hard-to-get components now available direct from the SILICON CHIP ONLINESHOP NOTE: PCBs from past ~12 months projects only shown here but the SILICON CHIP ONLINESHOP has boards going back to 2001 and beyond. For a complete list of available PCBs, back issues, etc, go to siliconchip.com.au/shop Prices are PCBs only, NOT COMPLETE KITS! APPLIANCE EARTH LEAKAGE TESTER PCBs (2) APPLIANCE EARTH LEAKAGE TESTER LID/PANEL BALANCED INPUT ATTENUATOR MAIN PCB BALANCED INPUT ATTENUATOR FRONT & REAR PANELS 4-OUTPUT UNIVERSAL ADJUSTABLE REGULATOR SIGNAL INJECTOR & TRACER PASSIVE RF PROBE SIGNAL INJECTOR & TRACER SHIELD BAD VIBES INFRASOUND SNOOPER CHAMPION + PRE-CHAMPION DRIVEWAY MONITOR TRANSMITTER PCB DRIVEWAY MONITOR RECEIVER PCB MINI USB SWITCHMODE REGULATOR VOLTAGE/RESISTANCE/CURRENT REFERENCE LED PARTY STROBE MK2 ULTRA-LD MK4 200W AMPLIFIER MODULE 9-CHANNEL REMOTE CONTROL RECEIVER MINI USB SWITCHMODE REGULATOR MK2 2-WAY PASSIVE LOUDSPEAKER CROSSOVER 2-WAY PASSIVE LOUDSPEAKER CROSSOVER MAY 2015 MAY 2015 MAY 2015 MAY 2015 MAY 2015 04203151/2 04203153 04105151 04105152/3 18105151 $15.00 $15.00 $15.00 $20.00 $5.00 JUNE 2015 04106151 $7.50 JUNE 2015 04106152 $2.50 JUNE 2015 04106153 $5.00 JUNE 2015 04104151 $5.00 JUNE 2015 01109121/2 $7.50 JULY 2015 15105151 $10.00 JULY 2015 15105152 $5.00 JULY 2015 18107151 $2.50 AUG 2015 04108151 $2.50 AUG 2015 16101141 $7.50 SEP 2015 01107151 $15.00 SEP 2015 15108151 $15.00 SEP 2015 18107152 $2.50 SEP 2015 01205141 $20.00 OCT 2015 01205141 $20.00 ULTRA LD AMPLIFIER POWER SUPPLY OCT 2015 01109111 $15.00 ARDUINO USB ELECTROCARDIOGRAPH OCT 2015 07108151 $7.50 FINGERPRINT SCANNER – SET OF TWO PCBS NOV 2015 03109151/2 $15.00 LOUDSPEAKER PROTECTOR NOV 2015 01110151 $10.00 LED CLOCK DEC 2015 19110151 $15.00 SPEECH TIMER DEC 2015 19111151 $15.00 TURNTABLE STROBE DEC 2015 04101161 $5.00 CALIBRATED TURNTABLE STROBOSCOPE ETCHED DISC DEC 2015 04101162 $10.00 VALVE STEREO PREAMPLIFIER – PCB JAN 2016 01101161 $15.00 VALVE STEREO PREAMPLIFIER – CASE PARTS JAN 2016 01101162 $20.00 QUICKBRAKE BRAKE LIGHT SPEEDUP JAN 2016 05102161 $15.00 SOLAR MPPT CHARGER & LIGHTING CONTROLLER FEB/MAR 2016 16101161 $15.00 MICROMITE LCD BACKPACK, 2.4-INCH VERSION FEB/MAR 2016 07102121 $7.50 MICROMITE LCD BACKPACK, 2.8-INCH VERSION FEB/MAR 2016 07102122 $7.50 BATTERY CELL BALANCER MAR 2016 11111151 $6.00 DELTA THROTTLE TIMER MAR 2016 05102161 $15.00 NEW THIS MONTH MICROWAVE LEAKAGE DETECTOR APR 2016 04103161 $5.00 FRIDGE/FREEZER ALARM APR 2016 03104161 $5.00 ARDUINO MULTIFUNCTION MEASUREMENT (SET OF TWO) APR 2016 04116011/2 $15.00 Prices above are for the Printed Circuit Board ONLY – NO COMPONENTS OR INSTRUCTIONS ETC ARE INCLUDED! P&P for PCBS (within Australia): $10 per order (ie, any number) PRE-PROGRAMMED MICROS Price for any of these micros is just $15.00 each + $10 p&p per order# As a service to readers, SILICON CHIP ONLINESHOP stocks microcontrollers and microprocessors used in new projects (from 2012 on) and some selected older projects – pre-programmed and ready to fly! Some micros from copyrighted and/or contributed projects may not be available. PIC12F675-I/P PIC16F1507-I/P PIC16F88-E/P PIC16F88-I/P PIC16LF88-I/P PIC16LF88-I/SO PIC16F877A-I/P PIC18F2550-I/SP PIC18F45K80 PIC18F4550-I/P PIC18F14K50 UHF Remote Switch (Jan09), Ultrasonic Cleaner (Aug10), Ultrasonic Anti-fouling (Sep10), Cricket/Frog (Jun12) Do Not Disturb (May13) IR-to-UHF Converter (Jul13), UHF-to-IR Converter (Jul13) PC Birdies *2 chips – $15 pair* (Aug13) Fridge/Freezer Alarm (Apr16) Wideband Oxygen Sensor (Jun-Jul12) Hi Energy Ignition (Nov/Dec12), Speedo Corrector (Sept13), Auto Headlight Controller (Oct13) 10A 230V Motor Speed Controller (Feb14) Projector Speed (Apr11), Vox (Jun11), Ultrasonic Water Tank Level (Sep11), Quizzical (Oct11) Ultra LD Preamp (Nov11), 10-Channel Remote Control Receiver (Jun13), Revised 10-Channel Remote Control Receiver (Jul13), Nicad/NiMH Burp Charger (Mar14) Remote Mains Timer (Nov14) 9-Channel Remote Control Receiver (Sep15) Garbage Reminder (Jan13), Bellbird (Dec13) 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) PIC18F27J53-I/SP USB Data Logger (Dec10-Feb11) PIC18LF14K22 Digital Spirit Level (Aug11), G-Force Meter (Nov11) PIC32MX795F512H-80I/PT Maximite (Mar11), miniMaximite (Nov11), Colour Maximite (Sept/Oct12), Touchscreen Audio Recorder (Jun/Jul 14) PIC32MX170F256B-50I/SP Micromite Mk2 (Jan15) – also includes FREE 47F tantalum capacitor Low Frequency Distortion Analyser (Apr15) LED GPS Clock (Dec15) Micromite LCD BackPack (Feb16) Garage Parking Assistant (Mar16) GPS Boat Computer (Apr16) PIC32MX170F256D-501P/T 44-pin Micromite Mk2 (Now with Mk2 Firmware at no extra cost) PIC32MX250F128B-I/SP GPS Tracker (Nov13) Micromite ASCII Video Terminal (Jul14) PIC32MX470F512H-I/PT Stereo Audio Delay/DSP (Nov13), Stereo Echo/Reverb (Feb 14), Digital Effects Unit (Oct14) dsPIC33FJ128GP802-I/SP 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) dsPIC33FJ64MC802-E/P Induction Motor Speed Controller (revised) (Aug13) dsPIC33FJ128GP306-I/PT CLASSiC DAC (Feb-May 13) ATTiny861 VVA Thermometer/Thermostat (Mar10), Rudder Position Indicator (Jul11) ATTiny2313 Remote-Controlled Timer (Aug10) When ordering, be sure to nominate BOTH the micro required AND the project for which it must be programmed. SPECIALISED COMPONENTS NEW: MICROWAVE LEAKAGE DETECTOR - all SMD parts: P&P: FLAT RATE $10.00 PER ORDER# PCBs, COMPONENTS ETC MAY BE COMBINED (in one order) FOR $10-PER-ORDER P&P RATE (Apr16) $10.00 BOAT COMPUTER - (REQUIRES MICROMITE LCD BACKPACK – $65.00 [see below]) (Apr16) BOAT COMPUTER - VK2828U7G5LF TTL GPS/GLONASS/GALILEO module w/antenna & cable: $25.00 BOAT COMPUTER - VK16E TTL GPS module with antenna & cable: (Apr16) $20.00 ULTRASONIC PARKING ASSISTANT (REQUIRES MICROMITE LCD BACKPACK – $65.00 [see below] Ultrasonic Range Sensor PLUS clear lid with cutout to suit UB5 Jiffy Box (Mar 16) $7.50 BATTERY CELL BALANCER BALANCED INPUT ATTENUATOR - all SMD components inc.12 NE5532D ICs, 8 SMD diodes, SMD caps, polypropylene caps plus all 0.1% resistors (SMD & through-hole) (May 15) $65.00 APPLIANCE INSULATION TESTER - 600V logic-level Mosfet. 5 x HV resistors: (Apr15) $10.00 ISOLATED HIGH VOLTAGE PROBE - Hard-to-get parts pack: (Jan15) $40.00 all ICs, 1N5711 diodes, LED, high-voltage capacitors & resistors: CDI – Hard-to-get parts pack: Transformer components (excluding wire), all ICs, Mosfets, UF4007 diodes, 1F X2 capacitor: (Dec 14) $40.00 (Mar 16) $50.00 CURRAWONG AMPLIFIER Hard-to-get parts pack: (Dec 14) $50.00 LM1084IT-ADJ, KCS5603D, 3 x STX0560, 5 x blue 3mm LEDs, 5 x 39F 400V low profile capacitors includes PCB, micro and 2.8-inch touchscreen and lid (Feb 16) *$65.00 VALVE STEREO PREAMPLIFIER - (Jan 16) $30.00 ONE-CHIP AMPLIFIER - All SMD parts (Nov 14) $15.00 DIGITAL EFFECTS UNIT WM8371 DAC IC & SMD Capacitors [Same components ALL SMD PARTS, including programmed micro MICROMITE LCD BACKPACK ***** COMPLETE KIT ***** 100µH SMD inductor, 3x low-profile 400V capacitors & 0.33Ω resistor also suit Stereo Echo & Reverb, Feb14 & Dual Channel Audio Delay Nov 14] AD8038ARZ Video Amplifier ICs (SMD) (Oct14) $25.00 ARDUINO-BASED ECG SHIELD - all SMD components ULTRA LD Mk 4 - plastic sewing machine bobbin for L2 – pack 2 MINI USB SWITCHMODE REGULATOR Mk II all SMD components VOLTAGE/CURRENT/RESISTANCE REFERENCE all SMD components# (Oct 15) $25.00 For Active Differential Probe (Pack of 3) (Sept 14) $12.50 (Oct 15) 44-PIN MICROMITE Complete kit inc PCB, micro etc MAINS FAN SPEED CONTROLLER - AOT11N60L 600V Mosfet RGB LED STRIP DRIVER - all SMD parts and BSO150N03 Mosfets, (May14) BAD VIBES INFRASOUND SNOOPER - TDA1543 16-bit Stereo DAC IC (Jun 15) # includes precision resistor. Specify either 1.8V or 2.5V $2.00 (Sept15) $15.00 (Aug 15) $12.50 does not include micro (see above) nor parts listed as “optional” $2.50 (Aug14) $35.00 $5.00 (May14) $20.00 (For components earlier than May 14 please refer to our website) All items subect to availability. Prices valid for month of magazine issue only. All prices in Australian dollars and included GST where applicable. # P&P prices are within Australia. O’seas? Please email for a quote PAYPAL (24/7) INTERNET (24/7) MAIL (24/7) PHONE – (9-4, Mon-Fri) eMAIL (24/7) To Use your PayPal account siliconchip.com.au/Shop Your order to PO Box 139 Call (02) 9939 3295 with silicon<at>siliconchip.com.au Place silicon<at>siliconchip.com.au Collaroy NSW 2097^ with order & credit card details with order & credit card details Your siliconchip.com.au April 2016  8504 /16 You can also order and pay by cheque/money order (Mail Only). ^Make cheques payable to Silicon Chip Publications. Order: YES! 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