Silicon ChipHare & Forbes Machineryhouse - June 2017 SILICON CHIP
  1. Outer Front Cover
  2. Contents
  3. Publisher's Letter: SPICE streamlines circuit design
  4. Feature: The Flettner Rotating Sail and the Magnus Force by Ross Tester
  5. Project: All-new 10-Octave Stereo Graphic Equaliser, Part 1 by John Clarke
  6. Project: Arduino-based Digital Inductance & Capacitance Meter by Jim Rowe
  7. Feature: LTspice – simulating and circuit testing, Part 1 by Nicholas Vinen
  8. Serviceman's Log: Fixing the food processor that wouldn't by Dave Thompson
  9. Project: El Cheapo Modules, Part 7: LED Matrix displays by Jim Rowe
  10. Project: New Marine Ultrasonic Anti-Fouling Unit, Part 2 by Leo Simpson & John Clarke
  11. Feature: Getting Started with the Micromite, Part 4 by Geoff Graham
  12. Subscriptions
  13. Review: Keysight’s 9917A 18GHz Spectrum Analyser by Nicholas Vinen
  14. Product Showcase
  15. Vintage Radio: HMV’s 1951 portable model B61D by Associate Professor Graham Parslow
  16. PartShop
  17. Market Centre
  18. Advertising Index
  19. Notes & Errata: Micromite LCD BackPack V2 / ATmega-based Metal Detector with stepped frequency indication (Notebook Mar17)
  20. Outer Back Cover: Hare & Forbes Machineryhouse

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Items relevant to "All-new 10-Octave Stereo Graphic Equaliser, Part 1":
  • 10-Octave Stereo Graphic Equaliser PCB [01105171] (AUD $12.50)
  • Front panel for the 10-Octave Stereo Graphic Equaliser [01105172] RevB (PCB, AUD $15.00)
  • 10-Octave Stereo Graphic Equaliser acrylic case pieces (PCB, AUD $15.00)
  • 10-Octave Stereo Graphic Equaliser PCB pattern (PDF download) [01105171] (Free)
  • 10-Octave Stereo Graphic Equaliser front panel artwork (PDF download) (Free)
Articles in this series:
  • All-new 10-Octave Stereo Graphic Equaliser, Part 1 (June 2017)
  • All-new 10-Octave Stereo Graphic Equaliser, Part 1 (June 2017)
  • Completing our new Graphic Equaliser (July 2017)
  • Completing our new Graphic Equaliser (July 2017)
Items relevant to "Arduino-based Digital Inductance & Capacitance Meter":
  • 1nF ±1% polypropylene (MKP) or C0G/NP0 ceramic capacitor (Component, AUD $2.50)
  • 16x2 Alphanumeric serial (I²C) LCD module with blue backlight (Component, AUD $12.50)
  • Clear UB3 Lid for Arduino-based Digital LC Meter (PCB, AUD $5.00)
  • Firmware (Arduino Sketch) file for the Arduino-based Digital Inductance & Capacitance Meter [Arduino_LC_meter_sketch.HEX] (Software, Free)
  • Arduino-based Digital LC Meter front panel artwork (PDF download) (Free)
Items relevant to "LTspice – simulating and circuit testing, Part 1":
  • Software for the LTspice Tutorial, Part 1 (Free)
Articles in this series:
  • LTspice – simulating and circuit testing, Part 1 (June 2017)
  • LTspice – simulating and circuit testing, Part 1 (June 2017)
  • LTspice Part 2: Simulating and Testing Circuits (August 2017)
  • LTspice Part 2: Simulating and Testing Circuits (August 2017)
  • LTspice Tutorial Part 3: Modelling an NTC Thermistor (September 2017)
  • LTspice Tutorial Part 3: Modelling an NTC Thermistor (September 2017)
  • LTspice Simulation: Analysing/Optimising Audio Circuits (May 2018)
  • LTspice Simulation: Analysing/Optimising Audio Circuits (May 2018)
Items relevant to "El Cheapo Modules, Part 7: LED Matrix displays":
  • MAX7219 controller (SMD) with pluggable 8x8 red LED matrix display (Component, AUD $4.50)
  • MAX7219 controller (DIP) with pluggable 8x8 red LED matrix display and jumper leads (Component, AUD $2.50)
  • MAX7219 controller (SMD) with red 8-digit 7-segment display (Component, AUD $5.00)
  • Software for MAX7219 (Free)
Articles in this series:
  • El Cheapo Modules From Asia - Part 1 (October 2016)
  • El Cheapo Modules From Asia - Part 1 (October 2016)
  • El Cheapo Modules From Asia - Part 2 (December 2016)
  • El Cheapo Modules From Asia - Part 2 (December 2016)
  • El Cheapo Modules From Asia - Part 3 (January 2017)
  • El Cheapo Modules From Asia - Part 3 (January 2017)
  • El Cheapo Modules from Asia - Part 4 (February 2017)
  • El Cheapo Modules from Asia - Part 4 (February 2017)
  • El Cheapo Modules, Part 5: LCD module with I²C (March 2017)
  • El Cheapo Modules, Part 5: LCD module with I²C (March 2017)
  • El Cheapo Modules, Part 6: Direct Digital Synthesiser (April 2017)
  • El Cheapo Modules, Part 6: Direct Digital Synthesiser (April 2017)
  • El Cheapo Modules, Part 7: LED Matrix displays (June 2017)
  • El Cheapo Modules, Part 7: LED Matrix displays (June 2017)
  • El Cheapo Modules: Li-ion & LiPo Chargers (August 2017)
  • El Cheapo Modules: Li-ion & LiPo Chargers (August 2017)
  • El Cheapo modules Part 9: AD9850 DDS module (September 2017)
  • El Cheapo modules Part 9: AD9850 DDS module (September 2017)
  • El Cheapo Modules Part 10: GPS receivers (October 2017)
  • El Cheapo Modules Part 10: GPS receivers (October 2017)
  • El Cheapo Modules 11: Pressure/Temperature Sensors (December 2017)
  • El Cheapo Modules 11: Pressure/Temperature Sensors (December 2017)
  • El Cheapo Modules 12: 2.4GHz Wireless Data Modules (January 2018)
  • El Cheapo Modules 12: 2.4GHz Wireless Data Modules (January 2018)
  • El Cheapo Modules 13: sensing motion and moisture (February 2018)
  • El Cheapo Modules 13: sensing motion and moisture (February 2018)
  • El Cheapo Modules 14: Logarithmic RF Detector (March 2018)
  • El Cheapo Modules 14: Logarithmic RF Detector (March 2018)
  • El Cheapo Modules 16: 35-4400MHz frequency generator (May 2018)
  • El Cheapo Modules 16: 35-4400MHz frequency generator (May 2018)
  • El Cheapo Modules 17: 4GHz digital attenuator (June 2018)
  • El Cheapo Modules 17: 4GHz digital attenuator (June 2018)
  • El Cheapo: 500MHz frequency counter and preamp (July 2018)
  • El Cheapo: 500MHz frequency counter and preamp (July 2018)
  • El Cheapo modules Part 19 – Arduino NFC Shield (September 2018)
  • El Cheapo modules Part 19 – Arduino NFC Shield (September 2018)
  • El cheapo modules, part 20: two tiny compass modules (November 2018)
  • El cheapo modules, part 20: two tiny compass modules (November 2018)
  • El cheapo modules, part 21: stamp-sized audio player (December 2018)
  • El cheapo modules, part 21: stamp-sized audio player (December 2018)
  • El Cheapo Modules 22: Stepper Motor Drivers (February 2019)
  • El Cheapo Modules 22: Stepper Motor Drivers (February 2019)
  • El Cheapo Modules 23: Galvanic Skin Response (March 2019)
  • El Cheapo Modules 23: Galvanic Skin Response (March 2019)
  • El Cheapo Modules: Class D amplifier modules (May 2019)
  • El Cheapo Modules: Class D amplifier modules (May 2019)
  • El Cheapo Modules: Long Range (LoRa) Transceivers (June 2019)
  • El Cheapo Modules: Long Range (LoRa) Transceivers (June 2019)
  • El Cheapo Modules: AD584 Precision Voltage References (July 2019)
  • El Cheapo Modules: AD584 Precision Voltage References (July 2019)
  • Three I-O Expanders to give you more control! (November 2019)
  • Three I-O Expanders to give you more control! (November 2019)
  • El Cheapo modules: “Intelligent” 8x8 RGB LED Matrix (January 2020)
  • El Cheapo modules: “Intelligent” 8x8 RGB LED Matrix (January 2020)
  • El Cheapo modules: 8-channel USB Logic Analyser (February 2020)
  • El Cheapo modules: 8-channel USB Logic Analyser (February 2020)
  • New w-i-d-e-b-a-n-d RTL-SDR modules (May 2020)
  • New w-i-d-e-b-a-n-d RTL-SDR modules (May 2020)
  • New w-i-d-e-b-a-n-d RTL-SDR modules, Part 2 (June 2020)
  • New w-i-d-e-b-a-n-d RTL-SDR modules, Part 2 (June 2020)
  • El Cheapo Modules: Mini Digital Volt/Amp Panel Meters (December 2020)
  • El Cheapo Modules: Mini Digital Volt/Amp Panel Meters (December 2020)
  • El Cheapo Modules: Mini Digital AC Panel Meters (January 2021)
  • El Cheapo Modules: Mini Digital AC Panel Meters (January 2021)
  • El Cheapo Modules: LCR-T4 Digital Multi-Tester (February 2021)
  • El Cheapo Modules: LCR-T4 Digital Multi-Tester (February 2021)
  • El Cheapo Modules: USB-PD chargers (July 2021)
  • El Cheapo Modules: USB-PD chargers (July 2021)
  • El Cheapo Modules: USB-PD Triggers (August 2021)
  • El Cheapo Modules: USB-PD Triggers (August 2021)
  • El Cheapo Modules: 3.8GHz Digital Attenuator (October 2021)
  • El Cheapo Modules: 3.8GHz Digital Attenuator (October 2021)
  • El Cheapo Modules: 6GHz Digital Attenuator (November 2021)
  • El Cheapo Modules: 6GHz Digital Attenuator (November 2021)
  • El Cheapo Modules: 35MHz-4.4GHz Signal Generator (December 2021)
  • El Cheapo Modules: 35MHz-4.4GHz Signal Generator (December 2021)
  • El Cheapo Modules: LTDZ Spectrum Analyser (January 2022)
  • El Cheapo Modules: LTDZ Spectrum Analyser (January 2022)
  • Low-noise HF-UHF Amplifiers (February 2022)
  • Low-noise HF-UHF Amplifiers (February 2022)
  • A Gesture Recognition Module (March 2022)
  • A Gesture Recognition Module (March 2022)
  • Air Quality Sensors (May 2022)
  • Air Quality Sensors (May 2022)
  • MOS Air Quality Sensors (June 2022)
  • MOS Air Quality Sensors (June 2022)
  • PAS CO2 Air Quality Sensor (July 2022)
  • PAS CO2 Air Quality Sensor (July 2022)
  • Particulate Matter (PM) Sensors (November 2022)
  • Particulate Matter (PM) Sensors (November 2022)
  • Heart Rate Sensor Module (February 2023)
  • Heart Rate Sensor Module (February 2023)
  • UVM-30A UV Light Sensor (May 2023)
  • UVM-30A UV Light Sensor (May 2023)
  • VL6180X Rangefinding Module (July 2023)
  • VL6180X Rangefinding Module (July 2023)
  • pH Meter Module (September 2023)
  • pH Meter Module (September 2023)
  • 1.3in Monochrome OLED Display (October 2023)
  • 1.3in Monochrome OLED Display (October 2023)
  • 16-bit precision 4-input ADC (November 2023)
  • 16-bit precision 4-input ADC (November 2023)
  • 1-24V USB Power Supply (October 2024)
  • 1-24V USB Power Supply (October 2024)
  • 14-segment, 4-digit LED Display Modules (November 2024)
  • 0.91-inch OLED Screen (November 2024)
  • 0.91-inch OLED Screen (November 2024)
  • 14-segment, 4-digit LED Display Modules (November 2024)
  • The Quason VL6180X laser rangefinder module (January 2025)
  • TCS230 Colour Sensor (January 2025)
  • The Quason VL6180X laser rangefinder module (January 2025)
  • TCS230 Colour Sensor (January 2025)
  • Using Electronic Modules: 1-24V Adjustable USB Power Supply (February 2025)
  • Using Electronic Modules: 1-24V Adjustable USB Power Supply (February 2025)
Items relevant to "New Marine Ultrasonic Anti-Fouling Unit, Part 2":
  • New Marine Ultrasonic Anti-Fouling Unit PCB [04104171] (AUD $15.00)
  • PIC16F88-I/P programmed for the New Marine Ultrasonic Anti-Fouling Unit [0410417A.HEX] (Programmed Microcontroller, AUD $15.00)
  • New Marine Ultrasonic Anti-fouling unit lid panel artwork (PDF download) (Free)
Articles in this series:
  • New Marine Ultrasonic Anti-Fouling Unit (May 2017)
  • New Marine Ultrasonic Anti-Fouling Unit (May 2017)
  • New Marine Ultrasonic Anti-Fouling Unit, Part 2 (June 2017)
  • New Marine Ultrasonic Anti-Fouling Unit, Part 2 (June 2017)
Items relevant to "Getting Started with the Micromite, Part 4":
  • Software for the Micromite Tutorial, Part 4 (Free)
Articles in this series:
  • Getting Started with the Micromite (February 2017)
  • Getting Started with the Micromite (February 2017)
  • Getting Started with the Micromite, Part Two (March 2017)
  • Getting Started with the Micromite, Part Two (March 2017)
  • Micromite Tutorial, Part 3: strings and arrays (May 2017)
  • Micromite Tutorial, Part 3: strings and arrays (May 2017)
  • Getting Started with the Micromite, Part 4 (June 2017)
  • Getting Started with the Micromite, Part 4 (June 2017)

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