Silicon ChipPartShop - December 2019 SILICON CHIP
  1. Outer Front Cover
  2. Contents
  3. Publisher's Letter: Toyota deserves praise for innovation
  4. Feature: The Electrical House of Horrors by Dr David Maddison
  5. Project: Have you got a dumb battery charger in your garage? by John Clarke
  6. Project: Altronics New MegaBox V2 Arduino prototyping system by Tim Blythman
  7. Feature: Toyota’s Hybrid Synergy Drive: it’s brilliant! by Roderick Wall
  8. Project: The Super-9 FM Radio Receiver, Part 2 by John Clarke
  9. Review: The new Altium Designer 20 by Tim Blythman
  10. Serviceman's Log: Two devices what failed th'idiot test by Dave Thompson
  11. Product Showcase
  12. Project: High performance linear power supply – part three by Tim Blythman
  13. Review: Ausdom ANC7S Noise Cancelling Headphones by Nicholas Vinen
  14. Vintage Radio: Ferris 106 “portable”/car/home radio by Associate Professor Graham Parslow
  15. Feature: A Christmas Light Display for less than $20.00 by Ross Tester
  16. PartShop
  17. Market Centre
  18. Advertising Index
  19. Notes & Errata: Super-9 FM Radio, November 2019; Shunt regulator for wind turbines, Circuit Notebook, November 2019; Audio Millivoltmeter, October 2019; Micromite Explore-28, September 2019; Full Wave 230V 10A Universal Motor Speed Controller, March 2018; Stationmaster, March 2017
  20. Outer Back Cover

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Items relevant to "Have you got a dumb battery charger in your garage?":
  • Universal Battery Charge Controller PCB [14107191] (AUD $10.00)
  • PIC16F88-I/P programmed for the Universal Battery Charge Controller [1410719A.HEX] (Programmed Microcontroller, AUD $15.00)
  • Si8751AB 2.5kV isolated Mosfet driver with integral power supply (Component, AUD $10.00)
  • Firmware and source code for the Universal Battery Charge Controller [1410719A.HEX] (Software, Free)
  • Modified source code for the Universal Battery Charge Controller [1410719A.ASM] (Software, Free)
  • Universal Battery Charge Controller PCB pattern (PDF download) [14107191] (Free)
  • Universal Battery Charge Controller front panel artwork (PDF download) (Free)
  • 12/24V Battery Charge Controller front panel artwork and drilling template (PDF download) (Free)
Articles in this series:
  • Have you got a dumb battery charger in your garage? (December 2019)
  • Revised Battery Charge Controller (June 2022)
Items relevant to "Altronics New MegaBox V2 Arduino prototyping system":
  • Firmware (Arduino sketch) for the LC Meter (Mega Box) (Software, Free)
  • Firmware (Arduino sketch) for the VS1053 Music Player (Mega Box) (Software, Free)
Articles in this series:
  • The Arduino MegaBox from Altronics (December 2017)
  • Arduino LC Meter Shield Kit (January 2018)
  • The Arduino Mega Box Music Player revisited (February 2018)
  • Altronics New MegaBox V2 Arduino prototyping system (December 2019)
Items relevant to "The Super-9 FM Radio Receiver, Part 2":
  • Super-9 Stereo FM Radio PCB set (AUD $25.00)
  • MC1310P FM Stereo Demodulator IC (DIP-14) (Component, AUD $5.00)
  • 75cm telescopic FM antenna (Component, AUD $7.50)
  • BF992 dual-gate depletion-mode Mosfet (SOT-143B) (Component, AUD $4.00)
  • CA3089E FM IF amplifier and demodulator IC (DIP-16) (Component, AUD $3.00)
  • Super-9 FM Radio PCB pattern (PDF download) [06109181] (Free)
  • Super-9 FM Radio case laser cutting artwork (PDF download) (Panel Artwork, Free)
Articles in this series:
  • The Super-9: a stereo FM Radio Receiver to build (November 2019)
  • The Super-9 FM Radio Receiver, Part 2 (December 2019)
  • A simple 10.7MHz IF Alignment Oscillator (December 2019)
Items relevant to "High performance linear power supply – part three":
  • 45V/8A Linear Bench Supply PCB [18111181] (AUD $10.00)
  • FJA4313OTU 15A NPN transistor (Source component, AUD $10.00)
  • LM317HVT regulator and INA282AIDR shunt monitor IC for 45V 8A Linear Bench Supply (Component, AUD $15.00)
  • 3mm acrylic heatsink spacer for High-power Linear Bench Supply (PCB, AUD $2.50)
  • High Power Linear Bench Supply PCB pattern (PDF download) [18111181] (Free)
  • High Power Linear Bench Supply panel artwork and drilling/cutting diagrams (PDF download) (Free)
Articles in this series:
  • 45V, 8A Bench Power Supply to build (October 2019)
  • Digital Panel Meter/USB Display suits a range of projects (November 2019)
  • High performance linear power supply – part two (November 2019)
  • High performance linear power supply – part three (December 2019)

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SUPER-9 CASE PIECES & DIAL (BLACK / CLEAR) TINY LED XMAS TREE (CHOICE OF GREEN/RED/WHITE) HIGH POWER LINEAR BENCH SUPPLY LINEAR BENCH SUPPLY HEATSINK SPACER (BLACK) FIVE-WAY LCD PANEL METER / USB DISPLAY LCD PANEL METER BEZEL (BLACK) NEW THIS MONTH UNIVERSAL BATTERY CHARGE CONTROLLER AUG 2019 AUG 2019 AUG 2019 SEPT 2019 SEPT 2019 SEPT 2019 SEPT 2019 SEPT 2019 SEPT 2019 OCT 2019 OCT 2019 NOV 2019 NOV 2019 NOV 2019 NOV 2019 NOV 2019 NOV 2019 NOV 2019 DEC 2019 07106191 05107191 16106191 11109191 11109192 07108191 01110191 01110192 16109191 04108191 04107191 06109181-5 SC5166 16111191 18111181 SC5168 18111182 SC5167 $7.50 $5.00 $5.00 $7.50 $2.50 $5.00 $7.50 $5.00 $2.50 $10.00 $5.00 $25.00 $25.00 $2.50 $10.00 $5.00 $2.50 $2.50 14107191 $10.00 PRE-PROGRAMMED MICROS As a service to readers, Silicon Chip Online Shop 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. ATtiny816 PIC12F202-E/OT PIC12F617-I/P PIC12F675-E/P PIC12F675-I/P PIC12F675-I/SN PIC16F1455-I/P PIC16F1459-I/P PIC16F88-E/P PIC16F88-I/P PIC16LF88-I/P $10 MICROS ATtiny816 Development/Breakout Board (Jan19) Ultrabrite LED Driver (with free TC6502P095VCT IC, Sept19) Temperature Switch Mk2 (June18), Recurring Event Reminder (Jul18) Door Alarm (Aug18), Steam Whistle (Sept18) White Noise (Sept/Nov18) Remote Control Dimmer (Feb19), Steering Wheel Control IR Adaptor (Jun19) Car Radio Dimmer Adaptor / Voltage Interceptor (Aug19) Courtesy LED Light Delay for Cars (Oct14), Fan Speed Controller (Jan18) Kelvin the Cricket (Oct17), Triac-based Mains Motor Speed Controller (Mar18) Heater Controller (Apr18), Useless Box IC3 (Dec18) Tiny LED Xmas Tree (Nov19) Microbridge & BackPack V2 / V3 (May17 / Aug19), USB Flexitimer (June18) Digital Interface Module (Nov18), GPS Speedo/Clock/Volume Control (Jun19) Five-Way LCD Panel Meter / USB Display (Nov19) Auto Headlight Controller (Oct13), 10A 230V Motor Speed Controller (Feb14) Automotive Sensor Modifier (Dec16) Cyclic Pump Timer (Sep16), 60V 40A DC Motor Speed Controller (Jan17) Pool Lap Counter (Mar17), Rapidbrake (Jul17), Deluxe Frequency Switch (May18) Useless Box IC1 (Dec18), Remote-controlled Preamp with Tone Control (Mar19) UHF Repeater (May19), Six Input Audio Selector (TWO VERSIONS, Sept19) Universal Battery Charge Controller (Dec19) Garbage Reminder (Jan13), Bellbird (Dec13), GPS Analog Clock Driver (Feb17) ATmega328P PIC16F1459-I/SO PIC16F877A-I/P PIC32MM0256GPM028-I/SS PIC32MX170F256D-501P/T PIC32MX170F256B-50I/SP PIC32MX270F256B-50I/SP PIC32MX470F512H-I/PT PIC32MX470F512H-120/PT PIC32MX470F512L-120/PT dsPIC33FJ128GP802-I/SP PIC32MZ2048EFH064-I/PT $15 MICROS RF Signal Generator (Jun/Jul19) Four-Channel DC Fan & Pump Controller (Dec18) 6-Digit GPS Clock (May-Jun09), 16-bit Digital Pot (Jul10), Semtest (Feb-May12) Super Digital Sound Effects (Aug18) 44-pin Micromite Mk2 (Aug14), 4DoF Simulation Seat (Sept19) Micromite Mk2 (Jan15) + 47F, Low Frequency Distortion Analyser (Apr15) GPS Boat Computer (Apr16), Micromite Super Clock (Jul16) Touchscreen Voltage/Current Ref (Oct-Dec16), Deluxe eFuse (Aug17) Micromite DDS for IF Alignment (Sept17), Tariff Clock (Jul18) GPS-Synched Frequency Reference (Nov18) ASCII Video Terminal (Jul14), USB Mouse & Keyboard Adaptor (Feb19) $20 MICROS Stereo Audio Delay/DSP (Nov13), Stereo Echo/Reverb (Feb 14) Digital Effects Unit (Oct14) Micromite PLUS Explore 64 (Aug 16), Micromite Plus LCD BackPack (Nov16) Micromite PLUS Explore 100 (Sep-Oct16) Digital Audio Signal Generator (Mar-May10), Digital Lighting Cont. (Oct-Dec10) SportSync (May11), Digital Audio Delay (Dec11) Quizzical (Oct11), Ultra-LD Preamp (Nov11), LED Musicolor (Nov12) $30 MICROS DSP Crossover/Equaliser (May19) SPECIALISED COMPONENTS VARIOUS MODULES & PARTS - I/O expander modules: PCA9685 – $6.00 ~ PCF8574 – $3.00 ~ MCP23017 – $3.00 (NOV19) - SMD 1206 LEDs (Tiny LED Xmas Tree, NOV19): 10 yellow – $0.70 ~ 10 amber – $0.70 ~ 10 blue – $0.70 ~ 10 cyan – $1.00 ~ 1 pink – $0.20 - ISD1820-based voice recorder / playback module (Junk Mail Repeller, AUG19) $4.00 - 23LCV1024-I/P SRAM (DIP) and MCP73831T charger ICs (UHF Repeater, MAY19) $11.50 - MCP1700 3.3V LDO regulator (suitable for USB Mouse & Keyboard Adapator, FEB19) $1.50 - LM4865MX amplifier IC & LF50CV regulator (Tinnitus/Insomnia Killer, NOV18) $10.00 - 2.8-inch touchscreen LCD module with SD card socket (Tide Clock, JUL18) $22.50 - ESP-01 WiFi Module (El Cheapo Modules, Part 15, APR18) $5.00 - MC1496P double-balanced mixer IC (DIP-14) (AM Radio Transmitter, MAR18) $2.50 - WiFi Antennas with U.FL/IPX connectors (Water Tank Level Meter with WiFi, FEB18): 5dBi – $12.50 ~ 2dBi (omnidirectional) – $10.00 - NRF24L01+PA+NA transceiver with SNA connector and antenna (El Cheapo 12, JAN18) $5.00 - WeMos D1 Arduino-compatible boards with WiFi (SEPT17, FEB18): ThingSpeak data logger – $10.00 ~ WiFi Tank Level Meter (ext. antenna socket) – $15.00 - ERA-2SM+ MMIC & ADCH-80A+ choke (6GHz+ Frequency Counter, OCT-DEC17) $15.00 - Geeetech Arduino MP3 shield (Arduino Music Player/Recorder, VS1053, JUL17) $20.00 - 1nF 1% MKP (5mm lead spacing) or ceramic capacitor (Wide-Range LC Meter, JUN18) $2.50 - MAX7219 LED controller boards (El Cheapo Modules, Part 7, JUN17): 8x8 red SMD/DIP matrix display – $5.00 ~ red 8-digit 7-segment display – $7.50 - AD9833 DDS module (with gain control) (for Micromite DDS, APR17) $25.00 - AD9833 DDS module (no gain control) (El Cheapo Modules, Part 6, APR17) $15.00 - CP2102 USB-UART bridge $5.00 - microSD card adaptor (El Cheapo Modules, Part 3, JAN17) $2.50 - DS3231 real-time clock module with mounting spacers and screws (El Cheapo, OCT16) $5.00 SUPER-9 FM RADIO - CA3089E IC, DIP-16 (SC5164) - MC1310P IC, DIP-14 (SC4683) - 110mm telescopic antenna (SC5163) - Neosid M99-073-96 K3 assembly pack (two required) (SC5205) (NOV 19) $3.00 $5.00 $7.50 $6.00 ec. TINY LED XMAS TREE COMPLETE KIT (SC5180) (NOV 19) Includes PCB, micro, CR2032 cell, holder and all other parts. Also includes 12 red, 12 green & 12 white LEDs plus four extra 100W resistors. PCB available in three colours (green, red or white). $15.00 MICROMITE EXPLORE-28 (CAT SC5121) Complete kit – includes PCB plus programmed micros and all other onboard parts Programmed micro bundle – PIC32MX170F256B-50I/SO + PIC16F1455-I/SL (SEPT 19) $30.00 $20.00 MICROMITE LCD BACKPACK V3 (CAT SC5082) (AUG 19) KIT – includes PCB, programmed micros, 3.5in touchscreen LCD, laser-cut UB3 lid, mounting hardware, SMD Mosfets for PWM backlight control and all other mandatory on-board parts Separate/Optional Components: - 3.5-inch TFT LCD touchscreen (Cat SC5062) - DHT22 temp/humidity sensor (Cat SC4150) - BMP180 (Cat SC4343) OR BMP280 (Cat SC4595) temperature/pressure sensor - BME280 temperature/pressure/humidity sensor (Cat SC4608) - DS3231 real-time clock SOIC-16 IC (Cat SC5103) - 23LC1024 1MB RAM (SOIC-8) (Cat SC5104) - AT25SF041 512KB flash (SOIC-8) (Cat SC5105) - 10µF 16V X7R through-hole capacitor (Cat SC5106) $75.00 $30.00 $7.50 $5.00 $10.00 $3.00 $5.00 $1.50 $2.00 $10 flat rate for postage within Australia. 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