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PRE-PROGRAMMED MICROS
For a complete list, go to siliconchip.com.au/Shop/9
$10 MICROS
ATmega328P
ATmega328P-AUR
ATtiny85V-10PU
ATtiny816
PIC10F202-E/OT
PIC12F1572-I/SN
PIC12F617-I/P
PIC12F675-I/P
PIC12F675-I/SN
PIC16F1455-I/P
PIC16F1455-I/SL
PIC16F1459-I/P
PIC16F1507-I/P
PIC16F1705-I/P
PIC16F88-E/P
PIC16F88-I/P
$15 MICROS
RF Signal Generator (Jun19)
PIC16F1459-I/SO Four-Channel DC Fan & Pump Controller (Dec18)
RGB Stackable LED Christmas Star (Nov20)
PIC16F877A-I/P
6-Digit GPS Clock (May09), 16-bit Digital Pot (Jul10), Semtest (Feb12)
Shirt Pocket Audio Oscillator (Sep20)
PIC32MM0256GPM028-I/SS Super Digital Sound Effects (Aug18)
ATtiny816 Development/Breakout Board (Jan19)
PIC32MX170F256D-501P/T 44-pin Micromite Mk2 (Aug14), 4DoF Simulation Seat (Sep19)
Ultrabrite LED Driver (with free TC6502P095VCT IC, Sep19)
PIC32MX170F256B-50I/SP Micromite LCD BackPack V1-V3 (Feb16 / May17 / Aug19)
Touchscreen Voltage / Current Ref. (Oct16), Deluxe eFuse (Aug17)
LED Christmas Ornaments (Nov20; specify variant)
Micromite DDS for IF Alignment (Sep17), Tariff Clock (Jul18)
Temperature Switch Mk2 (Jun18), Recurring Event Reminder (Jul18)
GPS-Synched Frequency Reference (Nov18), Air Quality Monitor (Feb20)
Door Alarm (Aug18), Steam Whistle (Sep18), White Noise (Sep18)
RCL Box (Jun20), Digital Lighting Controller Micromite Master (Nov20)
Trailing Edge Dimmer (Feb19), Steering Wheel to IR Adaptor (Jun19)
PIC32MX170F256B-I/SO
Battery Multi Logger (Feb21)
Car Radio Dimmer (Aug19), MiniHeart Heartbeat Simulator (Jan21)
PIC32MX270F256B-50I/SP ASCII Video Terminal (Jul14), USB M&K Adaptor (Feb19)
Motor Speed Controller (Mar18), Heater Controller (Apr18)
Useless Box IC3 (Dec18)
PIC32MX795F512H-80I/PT Maximite (Mar11), miniMaximite (Nov11), Colour Maximite
(Sep12), Touchscreen Audio Recorder (Jun14)
Tiny LED Xmas Tree (Nov19)
$20 MICROS
Microbridge (May17), USB Flexitimer (June18)
Digital Interface Module (Nov18), GPS Finesaver (Jun19)
dsPIC33FJ64MC802-E/SP 1.5kW Induction Motor Speed Controller (Aug13)
Digital Lighting Controller LED Slave (Dec20)
dsPIC33FJ128GP306-I/PT CLASSiC DAC (Feb13)
Ol’ Timer II (Jul20), Battery Multi Logger (Feb21)
dsPIC33FJ128GP802-I/SP Digital Audio Delay (Dec11), Quizzical (Oct11)
5-Way LCD Panel Meter (Nov19), IR Remote Control Assistant (Jul20)
Ultra-LD Preamp (Nov11), LED Musicolour (Oct12)
Ultrasonic Cleaner (Sep20), Electronic Wind Chime (Feb21)
PIC32MX470F512H-I/PT
Stereo Echo/Reverb (Feb 14), Digital Effects Unit (Oct14)
Wideband Oxygen Sensor (Jun-Jul12)
PIC32MX470F512H-120/PT Micromite Explore 64 (Aug 16), Micromite Plus (Nov16)
Flexible Digital Lighting Controller Slave (Oct20)
PIC32MX470F512L-120/PT Micromite Explore 100 (Sep16)
Auto Headlight Controller (Oct13), Motor Speed Controller (Feb14)
$30 MICROS
Automotive Sensor Modifier (Dec16)
PIC32MX695F512L-80I/PF Colour MaxiMite (Sep12)
Remote-controlled Preamp with Tone Control (Mar19)
PIC32MZ2048EFH064-I/PT DSP Crossover/Equaliser (May19), Low-Distortion DDS (Feb20)
UHF Repeater (May19), Six Input Audio Selector (Sep19)
DIY Reflow Oven Controller (Apr20)
Universal Battery Charge Controller (Dec19)
KITS, SPECIALISED COMPONENTS ETC
MINI ISOLATED SERIAL LINK COMPLETE KIT (CAT SC5750)
(MAR 21)
$10.00
All parts required to build the project including the PCB
MINIHEART HEARTBEAT SIMULATOR (CAT SC5732)
(JAN 21)
All SMD parts, including IC2 – does not include PCB
AM/FM/SW RADIO
$5.00
(JAN 21)
$2.50
$3.00
$7.50
- PCB-mount right-angle SMA socket (SC4918)
- Pulse-type rotary encoder with integral pushbutton (SC5601)
- 16x2 LCD module (does not use I2C module) (SC4198)
LED CHRISTMAS ORNAMENTS (CAT SC5579)
(NOV 20)
Complete kit including micro but no coin cell (specify PCB shape & colour)
RGB STACKABLE LED CHRISTMAS STAR (CAT SC5525)
$38.50
Complete kit including PCB, micro, diffused RGB LEDs and other parts
FLEXIBLE DIGITAL LIGHTING CONTROLLER PARTS
$14.00
(NOV 20)
(OCT 20)
4 x Si8751AB ICs, 8 x S1HB15N60E-GE3 Mosfets, switchmode converter module,
6N137 opto, high-voltage resistors and capacitors plus SMD LEDs.
$100.00
D1 MINI LCD WIFI BACKPACK KIT
(OCT 20)
Complete kit including 3.5-inch touchscreen, PCB and ESP8266-based module
SHIRT POCKET AUDIO OSCILLATOR
$70.00
(SEP 20)
Kit: including 3D-printed case, and everything else except the battery and wiring $40.00
- 64x32 pixel white OLED (0.49-inch/12.5mm diagonal)
$10.00
- Pulse-type rotary encoder with integral pushbutton
$3.00
COLOUR MAXIMITE 2
(JUL 20)
Short form kit: includes everything except the case, CPU module, power supply,
optional parts and cables (Cat SC5478)
$80.00
Short Form kit (with CPU module): includes the programmed Waveshare CPU
modue and everything included in the short form kit above (Cat SC5508)
$140.00
MICROMITE LCD BACKPACK V3 KIT (CAT SC5082)
(AUG 19)
Includes PCB, programmed micros, 3.5in touchscreen LCD, UB3 lid, mounting hardware,
Mosfets for PWM backlight control and all other mandatory on-board parts
$75.00
Separate/Optional Components:
- 3.5-inch TFT LCD touchscreen (Cat SC5062)
$30.00
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- DHT22 temp/humidity sensor (Cat SC4150)
- BMP180 (Cat SC4343) OR BMP280 (Cat SC4595) temp/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)
$7.50
$5.00
$10.00
$3.00
$5.00
$1.50
$2.00
VARIOUS MODULES & PARTS
- CP2102 USB-UART bridge
$5.00
- 15mW 3W SMD resistor (Battery Multi Logger / Arduino PSU, Feb21)
$2.50
- DS3231(M) real-time clock SMD IC (Battery Multi Logger, Feb21)
$3.00
- MCP4251-502E/P (Arduino Power Supply, Feb21)
$3.00
- Pair of CSD18534 (Electronic Wind Chimes, Feb21)
$6.00
- IPP80P03P4L04 (Dual Battery Lifesaver / Vintage Radio Supply, Dec20)
$5.00
- 16x2 LCD module (Digital RF Power Meter, Aug20)
$7.50
- WS2812 8x8 RGB LED matrix module (Ol’ Timer II, Jul20)
$15.00
- 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
- 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 (Xmas Ornaments, Nov20):
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
- DS3231 real-time clock module with mounting hardware (El Cheapo, Oct16) $5.00
*Prices valid for month of magazine issue only. All prices in Australian dollars and include GST where applicable.
# P&P prices are within Australia. Overseas? Place an order on our website for a quote.
PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARDS & CASE PIECES
PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD TO SUIT PROJECT
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
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
DATE
JAN18
JAN18
FEB18
FEB18
FEB18
MAR18
MAR18
MAR18
APR18
MAY18
MAY18
MAY18
JUN18
JUN18
JUN18
JUN18
JUN18
JUN18
JUL18
JUL18
AUG18
AUG18
AUG18
SEP18
OCT18
OCT18
OCT18
NOV18
NOV18
NOV18
NOV18
NOV18
DEC18
DEC18
DEC18
JAN19
JAN19
JAN19
JAN19
FEB19
FEB19
FEB19
FEB19
FEB19
MAR19
MAR19
MAR19
MAR19
MAR19
APR19
APR19
APR19
APR19
APR19
APR19
MAY19
MAY19
MAY19
MAY19
MAY19
MAY19
MAY19
MAY19
MAY19
MAY19
JUN19
JUN19
JUN19
JUN19
JUL19
JUL19
JUL19
AUG19
PCB CODE
23112171
05111171
21110171
04101181
04101182
10102181
02104181
06101181
10104181
05104181
07105181
14106181
19106181
SC4618
04106181
SC4609
05105181
11106181
24108181
19107181
25107181
01107181
03107181
09106181
SC4716
09107181
10107181/2
04107181
16107181
16107182
01110181
01110182
04101011
08111181
05108181
24110181
24107181
06112181
SC4849
10111191
10111192
10111193
05102191
24311181
01111119
01111112
01111113
04112181
SC4927
SC4950
19111181
19111182
19111183
19111184
02103191
15004191
01105191
24111181
SC5023
01106191
01106192
01106193
01106194
01106195
01106196
05105191
01104191
SC4987
04106191
01106191
05106191
05106192
07106191
Price
$12.50
$2.50
$7.50
$7.50
$5.00
$10.00
$7.50
$7.50
$10.00
$7.50
$2.50
$2.50
$7.50
$7.50
$7.50
$7.50
$7.50
$5.00
$5.00
$5.00
$10.00
$2.50
$5.00
$5.00
$7.50
$5.00
$7.50
$7.50
$5.00
$2.50
$5.00
$5.00
$12.50
$7.50
$5.00
$5.00
$5.00
$15.00
$.00
$10.00
$10.00
$10.00
$2.50
$5.00
$25.00
$15.00
$5.00
$7.50
$5.00
$17.50
$5.00
$5.00
$5.00
$5.00
$2.50
$10.00
$5.00
$5.00
$40.00
$7.50
$7.50
$5.00
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$5.00
$2.50
$5.00
$7.50
$10.00
$15.00
$5.00
$7.50
$10.00
$7.50
For a complete list, go to siliconchip.com.au/Shop/8
PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD TO SUIT PROJECT
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
H-FIELD TRANSANALYSER
CAR ALTIMETER
RCL BOX RESISTOR BOARD
↳ CAPACITOR / INDUCTOR BOARD
ROADIES’ TEST GENERATOR SMD VERSION
↳ THROUGH-HOLE VERSION
COLOUR MAXIMITE 2 PCB (BLUE)
↳ FRONT & REAR PANELS (BLACK)
OL’ TIMER II PCB (RED, BLUE OR BLACK)
↳ ACRYLIC CASE PIECES / SPACER (BLACK)
IR REMOTE CONTROL ASSISTANT PCB (JAYCAR)
↳ ALTRONICS VERSION
USB SUPERCODEC
↳ BALANCED ATTENUATOR
SWITCHMODE 78XX REPLACEMENT
WIDEBAND DIGITAL RF POWER METER
ULTRASONIC CLEANER MAIN PCB
↳ FRONT PANEL
NIGHT KEEPER LIGHTHOUSE
SHIRT POCKET AUDIO OSCILLATOR
↳ 8-PIN ATtiny PROGRAMMING ADAPTOR
D1 MINI LCD WIFI BACKPACK
FLEXIBLE DIGITAL LIGHTING CONTROLLER SLAVE
↳ FRONT PANEL (BLACK)
LED XMAS ORNAMENTS
30 LED STACKABLE STAR
↳ RGB VERSION (BLACK)
DIGITAL LIGHTING MICROMITE MASTER
↳ CP2102 ADAPTOR
BATTERY VINTAGE RADIO POWER SUPPLY
DUAL BATTERY LIFESAVER
DIGITAL LIGHTING CONTROLLER LED SLAVE
AM/FM/SW RADIO
MINIHEART HEARTBEAT SIMULATOR
I’M BUSY GO AWAY (DOOR WARNING)
BATTERY MULTI LOGGER
ELECTRONIC WIND CHIMES
ARDUINO 0-14V POWER SUPPLY SHIELD
DATE
AUG19
AUG19
SEP19
SEP19
SEP19
SEP19
SEP19
SEP19
OCT19
OCT19
NOV19
NOV19
NOV19
NOV19
NOV19
NOV19
NOV19
DEC19
JAN20
JAN20
JAN20
JAN20
JAN20
FEB20
FEB20
MAR20
MAR20
MAR20
APR20
APR20
APR20
APR20
MAY20
MAY20
JUN20
JUN20
JUN20
JUN20
JUL20
JUL20
JUL20
JUL20
JUL20
JUL20
AUG20
NOV20
AUG20
AUG20
SEP20
SEP20
SEP20
SEP20
SEP20
OCT20
OCT20
OCT20
NOV20
NOV20
NOV20
NOV20
NOV20
DEC20
DEC20
DEC20
JAN21
JAN21
JAN21
FEB21
FEB21
FEB21
PCB CODE
05107191
16106191
11109191
11109192
07108191
01110191
01110192
16109191
04108191
04107191
06109181-5
SC5166
16111191
18111181
SC5168
18111182
SC5167
14107191
01101201
01101202
09207181
01112191
06110191
27111191
01106192-6
01102201
21109181
21109182
01106193/5/6
01104201
01104202
CSE200103
06102201
05105201
04104201
04104202
01005201
01005202
07107201
SC5500
19104201
SC5448
15005201
15005202
01106201
01106202
18105201
04106201
04105201
04105202
08110201
01110201
01110202
24106121
16110202
16110203
16111191-9
16109201
16109202
16110201
16110204
11111201
11111202
16110205
CSE200902A
01109201
16112201
11106201
23011201
18106201
Price
$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
$10.00
$10.00
$7.50
$5.00
$10.00
$2.50
$5.00
$20.00
$7.50
$5.00
$5.00
$12.50
$7.50
$7.50
$7.50
$10.00
$5.00
$7.50
$7.50
$2.50
$5.00
$10.00
$10.00
$5.00
$7.50
$5.00
$5.00
$12.50
$7.50
$2.50
$5.00
$7.50
$5.00
$5.00
$2.50
$1.50
$5.00
$20.00
$20.00
$3.00
$12.50
$12.50
$5.00
$2.50
$7.50
$2.50
$5.00
$10.00
$5.00
$2.50
$5.00
$10.00
$5.00
MAR21
MAR21
14102211
24102211
$12.50
$2.50
NEW PCBs
HIGH-CURRENT BATTERY BALANCER (4-LAYERS)
MINI ISOLATED SERIAL LINK
We also sell an A2 Reactance Wallchart, RTV&H DVD, Vintage Radio DVD plus various books at siliconchip.com.au/Shop/3
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