Silicon ChipProduct Showcase - July 2016 SILICON CHIP
  1. Outer Front Cover
  2. Contents
  3. Publisher's Letter: Drilling for oil and our need for fossil fuels
  4. Feature: Directional Drilling: How It Works by Dr David Maddison
  5. PartShop
  6. Project: Universal -33°C to 125°C Temperature Alarm by John Clarke
  7. Project: Brownout Protector For Induction Motors by Jim Rowe
  8. Serviceman's Log: No magic hammers with smart TVs by Dave Thompson
  9. Product Showcase
  10. Project: Touchscreen Super Clock by Geoff Graham
  11. Subscriptions
  12. Project: Stereo LED Audio Level/VU Meter, Pt.2 by Nicholas Vinen
  13. Feature: Australian World Record In Photovoltaic Efficiency by Ross Tester
  14. Review: How Good Are Those 2.4GHz AV Senders? by Allan Linton-Smith
  15. PartShop
  16. Vintage Radio: The Grebe Synchrophase MU-1 5-Valve Radio by Dr Hugo Holden
  17. Market Centre
  18. Notes & Errata: Pocket TENS Unit for Pain Relief, January 2006
  19. Advertising Index

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Items relevant to "Universal -33°C to 125°C Temperature Alarm":
  • Universal Temperature Alarm PCB [03105161] (AUD $5.00)
  • Universal Temperature Alarm Prototype PCB [03105161 RevA] (AUD $2.00)
  • Universal Temperature Alarm PCB pattern (PDF download) [03105161] (Free)
  • Universal Temperature Alarm lid panel artwork (PDF download) (Free)
Items relevant to "Brownout Protector For Induction Motors":
  • Brownout Protector PCB [10107161] (AUD $10.00)
  • Brownout Protector PCB pattern (PDF download) [10107161] (Free)
  • Brownout Protector lid panel artwork and drilling diagrams (PDF download) (Free)
Items relevant to "Touchscreen Super Clock":
  • Micromite LCD BackPack PCB [2.8-inch version) [07102122] (AUD $5.00)
  • PIC32MX170F256B-50I/SP programmed for the Micromite-based Touchscreen Super Clock [SuperClockFull.hex] (Programmed Microcontroller, AUD $15.00)
  • 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)
  • DS3231-based Real Time Clock & Calendar module with mounting hardware (Component, AUD $6.00)
  • 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)
  • Firmware (HEX) file and BASIC source code for the Micromite-based Touchscreen Super Clock [v1] (Software, Free)
  • Micromite LCD BackPack PCB patterns (PDF download) [07102121/2] (Free)
Items relevant to "Stereo LED Audio Level/VU Meter, Pt.2":
  • Stereo LED Audio Level Meter / VU Meter PCB [01104161] (AUD $15.00)
  • PIC32MX150F128D-I/PT programmed for the Stereo LED Audio Level Meter / VU Meter [0110416A.HEX] (Programmed Microcontroller, AUD $15.00)
  • Strip of ten ultra-bright YELLOW M3216/1206 SMD LEDs (Component, AUD $0.70)
  • Strip of ten ultra-bright AMBER M3216/1206 SMD LEDs (Component, AUD $0.70)
  • Strip of ten ultra-bright BLUE M3216/1206 SMD LEDs (Component, AUD $0.70)
  • Strip of ten ultra-bright GREEN M3216/1206 SMD LEDs (Component, AUD $0.70)
  • Strip of ten ultra-bright RED M3216/1206 SMD LEDs (Component, AUD $0.70)
  • Red & White PCB-mounting RCA sockets (Component, AUD $4.00)
  • SMD components for the 100dB Stereo Audio Level Meter/VU Meter (AUD $35.00)
  • Stereo LED Audio Level Meter / VU Meter clear acrylic case pieces (PCB, AUD $15.00)
  • Firmware (C and HEX) files for the Stereo LED Audio Level Meter / VU Meter [0110416A.HEX] (Software, Free)
  • Stereo LED Audio Level Meter / VU Meter PCB pattern (PDF download) [01104161] (Free)
  • Laser cutting artwork and drilling diagram for the Stereo LED Audio Level Meter / VU Meter (PDF download) (Panel Artwork, Free)
Articles in this series:
  • Stereo Audio Level/VU Meter: Add Bling To HiFi System (June 2016)
  • Stereo LED Audio Level/VU Meter, Pt.2 (July 2016)

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PRODUCT SHOWCASE Philips releases the world’s first Quantum Dot monitor in Australia Cleverly adding a layer of nano-sized semiconducting particles to the LED backlight (aka Quantum Dots), this new monitor from Philips takes advantage of the desirable photoluminescence properties of the quantum dots, dramatically increasing the colour gamut of the monitor at very little additional cost. Whereas previously it would cost around $1,000 for a 27” monitor that could reproduce the full Adobe colour spectrum, the Philips does it for under $400. A boon for amateur photographers or in fact anyone just needing a better colour monitor on a Contact: budget, the Philips Philips Monitors 27” 276E6ADSW/ 276E6ADSS QuanTel: 1300 906 047 tum Dot IPS monitor is available now. Web: www.philipsmonitors.com.au ElectroneX Showcases New Innovations and Solutions ElectroneX – The Electronics Design & Assembly Expo returns to Sydney on 14-15 September at Australian Techology Park, which is located a few minutes south of the city centre. Australia’s largest event for electronics design and manufacturing alternates annually between Melbourne and Sydney and is the major focal point for the electronics industry in Australia. The expo is open to engineers and professionals to help them keep up to date with the latest electronics technology developments and innovations for systems integration and production electronics. Design, electronic & electrical engineers, OEM, scientific, IT and communications professionals and service technicians are invited to attend the event where they will find the latest technology driving future product & system developments. This specialised trade event continues to enjoy strong support and is the pre-eminent electronics technology showcase and conference in Australasia. Electronex comprises a major trade show with over 90 companies showcasing and demonstrating the latest new product releases for industry, scientific and commercial applications. The SMCBA – Electronics Design & Manufacture Conference is being held in conjunction with the exhibition and over 1000 trade visitors are expected to attend the two-day event. Following the success of the new free seminar series that was introduced in Melbourne last year, a seminar theatre will also be established on the show floor where visitors can attend a series of short presentations on topical indus- Contact: try subjects. Details will Australian Exhibitions & Events be announced on the PO Box 80, Turramurra NSW 2074 show web site closer to Tel: (03) 9676 2133 Fax: 9676 2533 email: ngray<at>auexhibitions.com.au the event. Dick Smith Cannington, WA flagship store re-emerges as . . . Altronics Cannington! For 17 years, the Dick Smith Electronics Cannington (WA) store was one of the flagship stores of the empire, until it closed its doors for the last time on April 16 as part of that company’s demise. Ironically, the DSE store’s biggest competitor was the close-by Altronics store (in fact, it was right next door!) . . . and now it has risen, Phoenix-like, as the Altronics Cannington store. Brian Sorenson, Altronics General Manager, said that the corner location of the old DSE store had superb exposure to Albany Highway so when the premises became available, it was a “no brainer” to move their Cannington store to the new location. Phone numbers and (almost!) the address remain the same. siliconchip.com.au Contact: Altronics Cannington Albany Hwy & Wharf Sts, Cannington WA 6107 Tel: (1300) 797 007 Web: www.altronics.com.au July 2016  57