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PRE-PROGRAMMED MICROS
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$10 MICROS
ATtiny816
PIC12F202-E/OT
PIC12F617-I/P
PIC12F675-E/P
PIC12F675-I/P
PIC12F675-I/SN
PIC16F1455-I/P
PIC16F1459-I/P
PIC16F1507-I/P
PIC16F88-E/P
PIC16F88-I/P
PIC16LF88-I/P
$15 MICROS
ATtiny816 Development/Breakout Board (Jan19)
ATmega328P
RF Signal Generator (Jun19)
Ultrabrite LED Driver (with free TC6502P095VCT IC, Sept19)
PIC16F1459-I/SO Four-Channel DC Fan & Pump Controller (Dec18)
Temperature Switch Mk2 (June18), Recurring Event Reminder (Jul18) PIC16F877A-I/P
6-Digit GPS Clock (May09), 16-bit Digital Pot (Jul10), Semtest (Feb12)
Door Alarm (Aug18), Steam Whistle (Sept18), White Noise (Sept18)
PIC18F2550-I/SP Battery Capacity Meter (Jun09), Intelligent 12V Fan Controller (Jul10)
Trailing Edge Dimmer (Feb19), Steering Wheel to IR Adaptor (Jun19)
PIC32MM0256GPM028-I/SS Super Digital Sound Effects (Aug18)
Car Radio Dimmer Adaptor (Aug19)
PIC32MX170F256D-501P/T 44-pin Micromite Mk2 (Aug14), 4DoF Simulation Seat (Sept19)
Courtesy LED Light Delay (Oct14), Fan Speed Controller (Jan18)
PIC32MX170F256B-50I/SP Micromite LCD BackPack V1-V3 (Feb16 / May17 / Aug19)
Driveway Monitor Receiver (July15), Hotel Safe Alarm (Jun16)
GPS Boat Computer (Apr16), Micromite Super Clock (Jul16)
50A Battery Charger Controller (Nov16), Kelvin the Cricket (Oct17)
Touchscreen Voltage / Current Ref. (Oct16), Deluxe eFuse (Aug17)
Motor Speed Controller (Mar18), Heater Controller (Apr18)
Micromite DDS for IF Alignment (Sept17), Tariff Clock (Jul18)
Useless Box IC3 (Dec18)
GPS-Synched Frequency Reference (Nov18), Air Quality Monitor (Feb20)
Tiny LED Xmas Tree (Nov19)
PIC32MX270F256B-50I/SP ASCII Video Terminal (Jul14), USB M&K Adaptor (Feb19)
Microbridge and BackPack V2 / V3 (May17 / Aug19)
PIC32MX795F512H-80I/PT Maximite (Mar11), miniMaximite (Nov11), Colour Maximite
USB Flexitimer (June18), Digital Interface Module (Nov18)
(Sept12), Touchscreen Audio Recorder (Jun14)
GPS Speedo/Clock/Volume Control (Jun19)
$20 MICROS
Five-Way LCD Panel Meter / USB Display (Nov19)
dsPIC33FJ128GP306-I/PT CLASSiC DAC (Feb13)
Wideband Oxygen Sensor (Jun-Jul12)
Auto Headlight Controller (Oct13), Motor Speed Controller (Feb14) dsPIC33FJ128GP802-I/SP Digital Audio Delay (Dec11), Quizzical (Oct11)
Ultra-LD Preamp (Nov11), LED Musicolour (Oct12)
Automotive Sensor Modifier (Dec16)
Stereo Echo/Reverb (Feb 14), Digital Effects Unit (Oct14)
Cyclic Pump Timer (Sep16), 60V DC Motor Speed Controller (Jan17) PIC32MX470F512H-I/PT
PIC32MX470F512H-120/PT Micromite Explore 64 (Aug 16), Micromite Plus (Nov16)
Pool Lap Counter (Mar17), Rapidbrake (Jul17)
Deluxe Frequency Switch (May18), Useless Box IC1 (Dec18)
PIC32MX470F512L-120/PT Micromite Explore 100 (Sept16)
Remote-controlled Preamp with Tone Control (Mar19)
$30 MICROS
UHF Repeater (May19), Six Input Audio Selector (Sept19)
PIC32MX695F512L-80I/PF Colour MaxiMite (Sept12)
Universal Battery Charge Controller (Dec19)
PIC32MZ2048EFH064-I/PT DSP Crossover/Equaliser (May19), Low-Distortion DDS (Feb20)
Garbage Reminder (Jan13), Bellbird (Dec13)
DIY Reflow Oven Controller (Apr20)
GPS-synchronised Analog Clock Driver (Feb17)
SPECIALISED COMPONENTS, HARD-TO-GET BITS, ETC
VARIOUS MODULES & PARTS
- MAX038 function generator IC (H-Field Transanalyser, May20)
$25.00
- MC1496P double-balanced mixer (H-Field Transanalyser, May20)
$2.50
- AD8495 thermocouple interface (DIY Reflow Oven Controller, Apr20)
$10.00
- WS2812 8x8 RGB LED matrix module (El Cheapo Modules, Jan20)
$15.00
- Si8751AB 2.5kV isolated Mosfet driver IC (Charge Controller, Dec19)
$5.00
- I/O expander modules (Nov19):
PCA9685 – $6.00 ¦ PCF8574 – $3.00 ¦ MCP23017 – $3.00
- SMD 1206 LEDs, packets of 10 unless stated otherwise (Tiny LED Xmas Tree, Nov19):
yellow – $0.70 ¦ amber – $0.70 ¦ blue – $0.70 ¦ cyan – $1.00 ¦ pink (1 only) – $0.20
- ISD1820-based voice recorder / playback module (Junk Mail, Aug19)
$4.00
- 23LCV1024-I/P SRAM & MCP73831T (UHF Repeater, May19)
$11.50
- MCP1700 3.3V LDO regulator (suitable for USB M&K Adapator, Feb19)
$1.50
- LM4865MX amplifier & 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, Apr18)
$5.00
- 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, SNA connector & antenna (El Cheapo, Jan18) $5.00
- WeMos D1 Arduino-compatible boards with WiFi (Sep17, Feb18):
ThingSpeak data logger – $10.00 | D1 R2 with external antenna socket – $15.00
- ERA-2SM+ MMIC & ADCH-80A+ choke (6GHz+ Frequency Counter, Oct17) $15.00
- VS1053 Geeetech Arduino MP3 shield (Arduino Music Player, Jul17)
$20.00
- 1nF 1% MKP (5mm) or ceramic capacitor (LC Meter, Jun18)
$2.50
- MAX7219 red LED controller boards (El Cheapo Modules, Jun17):
8x8 SMD/DIP matrix display – $5.00 ¦ 8-digit 7-segment display – $7.50
- AD9833 DDS modules (Apr17):
gain control (DDS Signal Generator) – $25.00 ¦ no gain control – $15.00
- CP2102 USB-UART bridge
$5.00
- microSD card adaptor (El Cheapo Modules, Jan17)
$2.50
- DS3231 real-time clock module with mounting hardware (El Cheapo, Oct16) $5.00
CAR ALTIMETER (BACKPACK V2 / V3 KIT)
(MAY 20)
DCC BASE STATION HARD-TO-GET PARTS (CAT SC5260)
(JAN 20)
BMP180 temperature/pressure sensor (Cat SC4343)
DHT22 temperature/humidity sensor (Cat SC4150)
Two BTN8962TA motor driver ICs & one 6N137 opto-isolator
$5.00
$7.50
$30.00
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SUPER-9 FM RADIO
(NOV 19)
TINY LED XMAS TREE COMPLETE KIT (Cat SC5180)
(NOV 19)
MICROMITE EXPLORE-28 (CAT SC5121)
(SEPT 19)
MICROMITE LCD BACKPACK V3 (CAT SC5082)
(AUG 19)
GPS SPEEDO/CLOCK/VOLUME CONTROL
(JUN 19)
TOUCH & IR REMOTE CONTROL DIMMER
(FEB 19)
MOTION SENSING SWITCH (SMD VERSION)
(FEB 19)
CA3089E IC, DIP-16 (Cat SC5164)
MC1310P IC, DIP-14 (Cat SC4683)
110mm telescopic antenna (Cat SC5163)
Neosid M99-073-96 K3 assembly pack (two required) (Cat SC5205)
$3.00
$5.00
$7.50
$6.00ec
Includes PCB, micro, CR2032 holder (no cell), 12 red, green and white LEDs plus four extra 100W resistors and all other parts. Green, red or white PCBs are available.
$14.00
Complete kit – includes PCB plus programmed micros and all onboard parts
Programmed micros – PIC32MX170F256B-50I/SO + PIC16F1455-I/SL
$30.00
$20.00
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 onboard parts
$75.00
Separate/Optional Components:
- 3.5-inch TFT LCD touchscreen (Cat SC5062)
$30.00
- DHT22 temp/humidity sensor (Cat SC4150)
$7.50
- BMP180 (Cat SC4343) OR BMP280 (Cat SC4595) temp/pressure sensor
$5.00
- BME280 temperature/pressure/humidity sensor (Cat SC4608)
$10.00
- DS3231 real-time clock SOIC-16 IC (Cat SC5103)
$3.00
- 23LC1024 1MB RAM (SOIC-8) (Cat SC5104)
$5.00
- AT25SF041 512KB flash (SOIC-8) (Cat SC5105)
$1.50
- 10µF 16V X7R through-hole capacitor (Cat SC5106)
$2.00
1.3-inch 128x64 SSD1306-based blue OLED display module (Cat SC5026)
MCP4251-502E/P dual-digital potentiometer (Cat SC5052)
Q1/Q2 Mosfets (SIHB15N60E) and two 4.7MW 3.5kV resistors (Cat SC4861)
IRD1 (TSOP4136) and fresnel lens (IML0688) (Cat SC4862)
Kit (includes PCB and all parts; no extension cable) (Cat SC4851)
SW-18010P vibration sensor (S1) (Cat SC4852)
*Prices valid for month of magazine issue only. All prices in Australian dollars and include GST where applicable.
$15.00
$3.00
$20.00
$10.00
$10.00
$1.00
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05/20
PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARDS & CASE PIECES
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MICROMITE PLUS EXPLORE 100
AUTOMOTIVE FAULT DETECTOR
MOSQUITO LURE
MICROPOWER LED FLASHER
MINI MICROPOWER LED FLASHER
50A BATTERY CHARGER CONTROLLER
PASSIVE LINE TO PHONO INPUT CONVERTER
MICROMITE PLUS LCD BACKPACK
AUTOMOTIVE SENSOR MODIFIER
TOUCHSCREEN VOLTAGE/CURRENT REFERENCE
VI REFERENCE CASE PIECES (BLACK / BLUE)
SC200 AMPLIFIER MODULE
60V 40A DC MOTOR SPEED CON. MAIN PCB
↳ MOSFET PCB
GPS SYNCHRONISED ANALOG CLOCK
ULTRA LOW VOLTAGE LED FLASHER
POOL LAP COUNTER
STATIONMASTER TRAIN CONTROLLER PCB SET
EFUSE
SPRING REVERB
6GHz+ 1000:1 PRESCALER
MICROBRIDGE
MICROMITE LCD BACKPACK V2
10-OCTAVE STEREO GRAPHIC EQUALISER
↳ FRONT PANEL
↳ CASE PIECES
RAPIDBRAKE
DELUXE EFUSE
↳ UB1 LID
VALVE RADIO MAINS SUPPLY (INC. PANELS)
3-WAY ADJUSTABLE ACTIVE CROSSOVER
↳ FRONT/REAR PANELS
↳ CASE PIECES (BLACK)
6GHz+ TOUCHSCREEN FREQUENCY COUNTER
↳ CASE PIECES (CLEAR)
KELVIN THE CRICKET
SUPER-7 SUPERHET AM RADIO PCB
↳ CASE PIECES & DIAL
THEREMIN
PROPORTIONAL FAN SPEED CONTROLLER
WATER TANK LEVEL METER (INC. HEADERS)
10-LED BARAGRAPH
↳ SIGNAL PROCESSING
FULL-WAVE MOTOR SPEED CONTROLLER
VINTAGE TV A/V MODULATOR
AM RADIO TRANSMITTER
HEATER CONTROLLER
DELUXE FREQUENCY SWITCH
USB PORT PROTECTOR
2 x 12V BATTERY BALANCER
USB FLEXITIMER
WIDE-RANGE LC METER (INC. HEADERS)
↳ WITHOUT HEADERS
↳ CASE PIECES (CLEAR)
TEMPERATURE SWITCH MK2
LiFePO4 UPS CONTROL SHIELD
RASPBERRY PI TOUCHSCREEN ADAPTOR
RECURRING EVENT REMINDER
BRAINWAVE MONITOR (EEG)
SUPER DIGITAL SOUND EFFECTS
DOOR ALARM
STEAM WHISTLE / DIESEL HORN
DCC PROGRAMMER (INC. HEADERS)
↳ WITHOUT HEADERS
OPTO-ISOLATED RELAY (INC. EXT. BOARDS)
GPS-SYNCHED FREQUENCY REFERENCE
LED CHRISTMAS TREE
DIGITAL INTERFACE MODULE
TINNITUS/INSOMNIA KILLER (JAYCAR VERSION)
↳ ALTRONICS VERSION
HIGH-SENSITIVITY MAGNETOMETER
USELESS BOX
FOUR-CHANNEL DC FAN & PUMP CONTROLLER
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ATtiny816 DEVELOPMENT/BREAKOUT PCB
ISOLATED SERIAL LINK
DAB+/FM/AM RADIO
↳ CASE PIECES (CLEAR)
REMOTE CONTROL DIMMER MAIN PCB
↳ MOUNTING PLATE
↳ EXTENSION PCB
MOTION SENSING SWITCH (SMD) PCB
USB MOUSE AND KEYBOARD ADAPTOR PCB
LOW-NOISE STEREO PREAMP MAIN PCB
↳ INPUT SELECTOR PCB
↳ PUSHBUTTON PCB
DIODE CURVE PLOTTER
↳ UB3 LID (MATTE BLACK)
FLIP-DOT (SET OF ALL FOUR PCBs)
↳ COIL PCB
↳ PIXEL PCB (16 PIXELS)
↳ FRAME PCB (8 FRAMES)
↳ DRIVER PCB
iCESTICK VGA ADAPTOR
UHF DATA REPEATER
AMPLIFIER BRIDGE ADAPTOR
3.5-INCH LCD ADAPTOR FOR ARDUINO
DSP CROSSOVER (ALL PCBs – TWO DACs)
↳ ADC PCB
↳ DAC PCB
↳ CPU PCB
↳ PSU PCB
↳ CONTROL PCB
↳ LCD ADAPTOR
STEERING WHEEL CONTROL IR ADAPTOR
GPS SPEEDO/CLOCK/VOLUME CONTROL
↳ CASE PIECES (MATTE BLACK)
RF SIGNAL GENERATOR
RASPBERRY PI SPEECH SYNTHESIS/AUDIO
BATTERY ISOLATOR CONTROL PCB
↳ MOSFET PCB (2oz)
MICROMITE LCD BACKPACK V3
CAR RADIO DIMMER ADAPTOR
PSEUDO-RANDOM NUMBER GENERATOR
4DoF SIMULATION SEAT CONTROLLER PCB
↳ HIGH-CURRENT H-BRIDGE MOTOR DRIVER
MICROMITE EXPLORE-28 (4-LAYERS)
SIX INPUT AUDIO SELECTOR MAIN PCB
↳ PUSHBUTTON PCB
ULTRABRITE LED DRIVER
HIGH RESOLUTION AUDIO MILLIVOLTMETER
PRECISION AUDIO SIGNAL AMPLIFIER
SUPER-9 FM RADIO PCB SET
↳ CASE PIECES & DIAL
TINY LED XMAS TREE (GREEN/RED/WHITE)
HIGH POWER LINEAR BENCH SUPPLY
↳ HEATSINK SPACER (BLACK)
DIGITAL PANEL METER / USB DISPLAY
↳ ACRYLIC BEZEL (BLACK)
UNIVERSAL BATTERY CHARGE CONTROLLER
BOOKSHELF SPEAKER PASSIVE CROSSOVER
↳ SUBWOOFER ACTIVE CROSSOVER
ARDUINO DCC BASE STATION
NUTUBE VALVE PREAMPLIFIER
TUNEABLE HF PREAMPLIFIER
4G REMOTE MONITORING STATION
LOW-DISTORTION DDS (SET OF 5 BOARDS)
NUTUBE GUITAR DISTORTION / OVERDRIVE PEDAL
THERMAL REGULATOR INTERFACE SHIELD
↳ PELTIER DRIVER SHIELD
DIY REFLOW OVEN CONTROLLER (SET OF 3 PCBS)
7-BAND MONO EQUALISER
↳ STEREO EQUALISER
REFERENCE SIGNAL DISTRIBUTOR
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H-FIELD TRANSANALYSER
CAR ALTIMETER
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NEW PCBs
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