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PRE-PROGRAMMED MICROS
For a complete list, go to siliconchip.com.au/Shop/9
$10 MICROS
$15 MICROS
24LC32A-I/SN
ATmega328P
Digital FX Unit (Apr21)
Si473x FM/AM/SW Digital Radio (Jul21), 110dB RF Attenuator (Jul22)
Basic RF Signal Generator (Jun23)
ATmega328P-AUR RGB Stackable LED Christmas Star (Nov20)
ATtiny45-20PU
2m VHF CW/FM Test Generator (Oct23)
ATtiny85V-10PU Shirt Pocket Audio Oscillator (Sep20)
PIC10LF322-I/OT Range Extender IR-to-UHF (Jan22)
PIC12F1572-I/SN LED Christmas Ornaments (Nov20; versions), Nano TV Pong (Aug21)
PIC12F617-I/P
Range Extender UHF-to-IR (Jan22), Active Mains Soft Starter (Feb23)
Model Railway Uncoupler (Jul23)
PIC12F617-I/SN
Model Railway Carriage Lights (Nov21)
PIC12F675-I/P
Train Chuff Sound Generator (Oct22)
PIC16F1455-I/P
Digital Lighting Controller Slave (Dec20), Auto Train Controller (Oct22)
GPS Disciplined Oscillator (May23)
PIC16LF1455-I/P New GPS-Synchronised Analog Clock (Sep22)
PIC16F1459-I/P
Cooling Fan Controller (Feb22), Remote Mains Switch Receiver (Jul22)
K-Type Thermometer/Thermostat (Nov23)
PIC16F1459-I/SO Multimeter Calibrator (Jul22), Buck/Boost Charger Adaptor (Oct22)
PIC16F15214-I/SN Tiny LED Icicle (Nov22), Digital Volume Control Pot (SMD; Mar23)
Silicon Chirp Cricket (Apr23)
PIC16F15214-I/P Digital Volume Control Pot (through-hole; Mar23)
PIC16F1705-I/P
Flexible Digital Lighting Controller (Oct20)
Digital Lighting Controller Translator (Dec21)
PIC16F18146-I/SO Digital Boost Regulator (Dec22)
PIC16LF15323-I/SL Remote Mains Switch Transmitter (Jul22)
W27C020
Noughts & Crosses Computer (Jan23)
ATSAML10E16A-AUT
PIC16F18877-I/P
PIC16F18877-I/PT
High-Current Battery Balancer (Mar21)
USB Cable Tester (Nov21)
Dual-Channel Breadboard PSU Display Adaptor (Dec22)
Wideband Fuel Mixture Display (WFMD; Apr23)
PIC16F88-I/P
Battery Charge Controller (Jun22), Railway Semaphore (Apr22)
PIC24FJ256GA702-I/SS
Ohmmeter (Aug22), Advanced SMD Test Tweezers (Feb23)
PIC32MM0256GPM028-I/SS Super Digital Sound Effects (Aug18)
PIC32MX170F256D-501P/T 44-pin Micromite Mk2 (Aug14), 4DoF Simulation Seat (Sep19)
PIC32MX170F256B-50I/SP Micromite LCD BackPack V1-V3 (Feb16 / May17 / Aug19)
RCL Box (Jun20), Digital Lighting Controller Micromite Master (Nov20)
Advanced GPS Computer (Jun21), Touchscreen Digital Preamp (Sep21)
PIC32MX170F256B-I/SO
Battery Multi Logger (Feb21), Battery Manager BackPack (Aug21)
PIC32MX270F256B-50I/SP ASCII Video Terminal (Jul14), USB M&K Adaptor (Feb19)
$20 MICROS
ATmega644PA-AU
AM-FM DDS Signal Generator (May22)
dsPIC33FJ64MC802-E/SP
dsPIC33FJ128GP306-I/PT
PIC32MX470F512H-I/PT
PIC32MX470F512H-120/PT
PIC32MX470F512L-120/PT
1.5kW Induction Motor Speed Controller (Aug13)
CLASSiC DAC (Feb13)
Stereo Echo/Reverb (Feb 14), Digital Effects Unit (Oct14)
Micromite Explore 64 (Aug 16), Micromite Plus (Nov16)
Micromite Explore 100 (Sep16)
$25 MICROS
$30 MICROS
PIC32MX695F512H-80I/PT Touchscreen Audio Recorder (Jun14)
PIC32MZ2048EFH064-I/PT DSP Crossover/Equaliser (May19), Low-Distortion DDS (Feb20)
DIY Reflow Oven Controller (Apr20), Dual Hybrid Supply (Feb22)
KITS, SPECIALISED COMPONENTS ETC
VARIOUS MODULES & PARTS
- 5V 3-pin boost regulator module (2m CW/FM Test Generator, Oct23; SC6780)
- 5V 3-pin buck regulator module (2m CW/FM Test Generator, Oct23; SC6781)
- 20x4 blue backlit LCD with I2C interface (ESR Meter, Aug23; SC4203)
- red & black PCB-mount banana sockets (ESR Meter, Aug23; SC4983)
- two 1nF ±1% capacitors (ESR Meter, Aug23; SC4273)
- 0.96in SSD1306-based yellow/blue OLED (RF Signal Gen, Jun23; SC6421)
- CH340G-based USB/serial module (GPSDO, May23; SC6736)
- NEO-7M GPS module with SMA connector (GPSDO, May23; SC6737)
- GPS antenna with 3m cable and SMA connector (GPSDO, May23; SC6738)
- DD4012SA 12V to 7.5V buck-converter module (GPSDO, May23; SC6339)
K-TYPE THERMOMETER / THERMOSTAT (CAT SC6809)
$3.00
$4.00
$15.00
$6.00/set
$2.50
$10.00
$15.00
$20.00
$10.00
$5.00
(NOV 23)
Short-form kit: includes most of the parts needed except the case, LCD, thermocouple
probe, cable gland and switches S4 & S5. A 10A relay is included to suit the 12V supply
(see page 58, Nov23)
$75.00
PICO AUDIO ANALYSER (CAT SC6772)
(NOV 23)
Short-form kit: includes the PCB and everything that mounts on it including the Pi Pico
(unprogrammed) and OLED screen. The case, battery, chassis connectors and wires
are not included (see page 41, Nov23)
$50.00
MODEM / ROUTER WATCHDOG (CAT SC6827)
(NOV 23)
PIC PROGRAMMING ADAPTOR KIT (CAT SC6774)
(SEP 23)
CALIBRATED MEASUREMENT MICROPHONE
(AUG 23)
Short-form kit: includes all non-optional parts, plus a 12V relay and unprogrammed
Pi Pico. Does not include a case (see page 71, Nov23)
$35.00
Includes all parts, except the optional USB supply (see page 71, Sept23)
$55.00
SMD version kit: includes the PCB and all onboard components except
the XLR socket. You also need one ECM set (see below) (Cat SC6755)
$22.50
Through-hole version kit: includes the PCB and all onboard components except
the XLR socket. You also need one ECM set (see below) (Cat SC6756)
$25.00
Calibrated ECM set: includes the mic capsule and compensation components;
see pages 71 & 73, August 2023 issue, for the ECM options (Cat SC6760-5)
$12.50
DYNAMIC RFID/NFC TAG
(JUL 23)
Smaller (purple PCB) kit: includes PCB, tag IC and passive parts (Cat SC6747)
Larger (black PCB) kit: includes PCB, tag IC and passive parts (Cat SC6748)
$5.00
$7.50
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RECIPROCAL FREQUENCY COUNTER KIT (CAT SC6633)
(JUL 23)
BASIC RF SIGNAL GENERATOR
(JUN 23)
SONGBIRD KIT (CAT SC6633)
(MAY 23)
DUAL RF AMPLIFIER KIT (CAT SC6592)
(MAY 23)
SILICON CHIRP CRICKET (CAT SC6620)
(APR 23)
TEST BENCH SWISS ARMY KNIFE
(APR 23)
WIDEBAND FUEL MIXTURE DISPLAY (CAT SC6721)
(APR 23)
DIGITAL VOLUME CONTROL POTENTIOMETER
(MAR 23)
Includes all parts, except the case, TCXO and AA cells (see page 57, July 2023) $60.00
Kit: includes everything but the case, battery and optional pot (Cat SC6656)
Includes all parts required, except the base/stand (see page 86, May 2023)
Includes the PCB and all onboard parts (see page 34, May 2023)
Complete kit: includes all parts required, except the coin cell & ICSP header
$100.00
$30.00
$25.00
$25.00
Short-form kit: includes PCB, all onboard SMDs, boost module, SIP reed relay & UB1 lid.
Does not include ESP32 module, case, 10A relay or connectors (Cat SC6589)
$50.00
- ESP32 DevKitC module with WiFi and Bluetooth (Cat SC4447)
$10.00
- 3mm black laser-cut UB1 Jiffy box lid (Cat SC6337)
$10.00
Short-form kit: includes the PCB and all onboard parts. Does not include the case,
O2 sensor, wiring, connectors etc (see page 47, April 2023)
$120.00
SMD version kit: includes all relevant parts except the
universal remote control and activity LED (Cat SC6623)
Through-hole version kit: includes all relevant parts (with SMD PGA2311)
except the universal remote control and activity LED (Cat SC6624)
ACTIVE MAINS SOFT STARTER
(FEB 23)
Q METER SHORT-FORM KIT (CAT SC6585)
(JAN 23)
$60.00
$70.00
Hard-to-get parts: includes the PCB, transformer, relay, thermistor, programmed
micro and all other semiconductors (Cat SC6575; see page 41, Feb23)
$100.00
Includes the PCB, all required onboard parts (excluding optional debug interface)
and the front panel. Just add a signal source, case, power supply and wiring
$100.00
LC METER MK3
Short Form Kit: includes the PCB and all non-optional onboard parts, except
the case, front panel label and power supply (Cat SC6544)
*Prices valid for month of magazine issue only. All prices in Australian dollars and include GST where applicable. # Overseas? Place an order on our website for a quote.
(NOV 22)
$65.00
PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARDS & CASE PIECES
PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD TO SUIT PROJECT
LED XMAS ORNAMENTS
30 LED STACKABLE STAR
↳ RGB VERSION (BLACK)
BK1198 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
HIGH-CURRENT BATTERY BALANCER (4-LAYERS)
MINI ISOLATED SERIAL LINK
REFINED FULL-WAVE MOTOR SPEED CONTROLLER
DIGITAL FX UNIT PCB (POTENTIOMETER-BASED)
↳ SWITCH-BASED
ARDUINO MIDI SHIELD
↳ 8X8 TACTILE PUSHBUTTON SWITCH MATRIX
HYBRID LAB POWER SUPPLY CONTROL PCB
↳ REGULATOR PCB
VARIAC MAINS VOLTAGE REGULATION
ADVANCED GPS COMPUTER
PIC PROGRAMMING HELPER 8-PIN PCB
↳ 8/14/20-PIN PCB
ARCADE MINI PONG
Si473x FM/AM/SW DIGITAL RADIO
20A DC MOTOR SPEED CONTROLLER
MODEL RAILWAY LEVEL CROSSING
COLOUR MAXIMITE 2 GEN2 (4 LAYERS)
BATTERY MANAGER SWITCH MODULE
↳ I/O EXPANDER
NANO TV PONG
LINEAR MIDI KEYBOARD (8 KEYS) + 2 JOINERS
↳ JOINER ONLY (1pc)
TOUCHSCREEN DIGITAL PREAMP
↳ RIBBON CABLE / IR ADAPTOR
2-/3-WAY ACTIVE CROSSOVER
TELE-COM INTERCOM
SMD TEST TWEEZERS (3 PCB SET)
USB CABLE TESTER MAIN PCB
↳ FRONT PANEL (GREEN)
MODEL RAILWAY CARRIAGE LIGHTS
HUMMINGBIRD AMPLIFIER
DIGITAL LIGHTING CONTROLLER TRANSLATOR
SMD TRAINER
8-LED METRONOME
10-LED METRONOME
REMOTE CONTROL RANGE EXTENDER UHF-TO-IR
↳ IR-TO-UHF
6-CHANNEL LOUDSPEAKER PROTECTOR
↳ 4-CHANNEL
FAN CONTROLLER & LOUDSPEAKER PROTECTOR
SOLID STATE TESLA COIL (SET OF 2 PCBs)
REMOTE GATE CONTROLLER
DUAL HYBRID POWER SUPPLY SET (2 REGULATORS)
↳ REGULATOR
↳ FRONT PANEL
↳ CPU
↳ LCD ADAPTOR
↳ ACRYLIC LCD BEZEL
RASPBERRY PI PICO BACKPACK
AMPLIFIER CLIPPING DETECTOR
CAPACITOR DISCHARGE WELDER POWER SUPPLY
↳ CONTROL PCB
↳ ENERGY STORAGE MODULE (ESM) PCB
500W AMPLIFIER
MODEL RAILWAY SEMAPHORE CONTROL PCB
↳ SIGNAL FLAG (RED)
AM-FM DDS SIGNAL GENERATOR
SLOT MACHINE
HIGH-POWER BUCK-BOOST LED DRIVER
ARDUINO PROGRAMMABLE LOAD
SPECTRAL SOUND MIDI SYNTHESISER
REV. UNIVERSAL BATTERY CHARGE CONTROLLER
VGA PICOMITE
DATE
NOV20
NOV20
NOV20
JAN21
JAN21
JAN21
FEB21
FEB21
FEB21
MAR21
MAR21
APR21
APR21
APR21
APR21
APR21
MAY21
MAY21
MAY21
JUN21
JUN21
JUN21
JUN21
JUL21
JUL21
JUL21
AUG21
AUG21
AUG21
AUG21
AUG21
AUG21
SEP21
SEP21
OCT21
OCT21
OCT21
NOV21
NOV21
NOV21
DEC21
DEC21
DEC21
JAN22
JAN22
JAN22
JAN22
JAN22
JAN22
FEB22
FEB22
FEB22
FEB22
FEB22
FEB22
FEB22
FEB22
FEB22
MAR22
MAR22
MAR22
MAR22
MAR22
APR22
APR22
APR22
MAY22
MAY22
JUN22
JUN22
JUN22
JUN22
JUL22
PCB CODE
16111191-9
16109201
16109202
CSE200902A
01109201
16112201
11106201
23011201
18106201
14102211
24102211
10102211
01102211
01102212
23101211
23101212
18104211
18104212
10103211
05102211
24106211
24106212
08105211
CSE210301C
11006211
09108211
07108211
11104211
11104212
08105212
23101213
23101214
01103191
01103192
01109211
12110121
04106211/2
04108211
04108212
09109211
01111211
16110206
29106211
23111211
23111212
15109211
15109212
01101221
01101222
01102221
26112211/2
11009121
SC6204
18107211
18107212
01106193
01106196
SC6309
07101221
01112211
29103221
29103222
29103223
01107021
09103221
09103222
CSE211002
08105221
16103221
04105221
01106221
04107192
07107221
Price
$3.00
$12.50
$12.50
$10.00
$5.00
$2.50
$5.00
$10.00
$5.00
$12.50
$2.50
$7.50
$7.50
$7.50
$5.00
$10.00
$10.00
$7.50
$7.50
$7.50
$5.00
$7.50
$35.00
$7.50
$7.50
$5.00
$15.00
$5.00
$2.50
$2.50
$5.00
$1.00
$12.50
$2.50
$15.00
$30.00
$10.00
$7.50
$5.00
$2.50
$5.00
$5.00
$5.00
$5.00
$7.50
$2.50
$2.50
$7.50
$5.00
$5.00
$7.50
$20.00
$25.00
$7.50
$2.50
$5.00
$2.50
$5.00
$5.00
$2.50
$5.00
$5.00
$5.00
$25.00
$2.50
$2.50
$7.50
$5.00
$5.00
$5.00
$7.50
$7.50
$5.00
For a complete list, go to siliconchip.com.au/Shop/8
PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD TO SUIT PROJECT
SECURE REMOTE MAINS SWITCH RECEIVER
↳ TRANSMITTER (1.0MM THICKNESS)
MULTIMETER CALIBRATOR
110dB RF ATTENUATOR
WIDE-RANGE OHMMETER
WiFi PROGRAMMABLE DC LOAD MAIN PCB
↳ DAUGHTER BOARD
↳ CONTROL BOARD
MINI LED DRIVER
NEW GPS-SYNCHRONISED ANALOG CLOCK
BUCK/BOOST CHARGER ADAPTOR
AUTO TRAIN CONTROLLER
↳ TRAIN CHUFF SOUND GENERATOR
PIC16F18xxx BREAKOUT BOARD (DIP-VERSION)
↳ SOIC-VERSION
AVR64DD32 BREAKOUT BOARD
LC METER MK3
↳ ADAPTOR BOARD
DC TRANSIENT SUPPLY FILTER
TINY LED ICICLE (WHITE)
DUAL-CHANNEL BREADBOARD PSU
↳ DISPLAY BOARD
DIGITAL BOOST REGULATOR
ACTIVE MONITOR SPEAKERS POWER SUPPLY
PICO W BACKPACK
Q METER MAIN PCB
↳ FRONT PANEL (BLACK)
NOUGHTS & CROSSES COMPUTER GAME BOARD
↳ COMPUTE BOARD
ACTIVE MAINS SOFT STARTER
ADVANCED SMD TEST TWEEZERS SET
DIGITAL VOLUME CONTROL POT (SMD VERSION)
↳ THROUGH-HOLE VERSION
MODEL RAILWAY TURNTABLE CONTROL PCB
↳ CONTACT PCB (GOLD-PLATED)
WIDEBAND FUEL MIXTURE DISPLAY (BLUE)
TEST BENCH SWISS ARMY KNIFE (BLUE)
SILICON CHIRP CRICKET
GPS DISCIPLINED OSCILLATOR
SONGBIRD (RED, GREEN, PURPLE or YELLOW)
DUAL RF AMPLIFIER (GREEN or BLUE)
LOUDSPEAKER TESTING JIG
BASIC RF SIGNAL GENERATOR (AD9834)
↳ FRONT PANEL
V6295 VIBRATOR REPLACEMENT PCB SET
DYNAMIC RFID / NFC TAG (SMALL, PURPLE)
↳ NFC TAG (LARGE, BLACK)
RECIPROCAL FREQUENCY COUNTER MAIN PCB
↳ FRONT PANEL (BLACK)
PI PICO-BASED THERMAL CAMERA
MODEL RAILWAY UNCOUPLER
MOSFET VIBRATOR REPLACEMENT
CALIBRATED MEASUREMENT MICROPHONE (SMD)
↳ THROUGH-HOLE VERSION
ARDUINO ESR METER (STANDALONE VERSION)
↳ COMBINED VERSION WITH LC METER
WATERING SYSTEM CONTROLLER
SALAD BOWL SPEAKER CROSSOVER
PIC PROGRAMMING ADAPTOR
REVISED 30V 2A BENCH SUPPLY MAIN PCB
↳ FRONT PANEL CONTROL PCB
↳ VOLTAGE INVERTER / DOUBLER
2M VHF CW/FM TEST GENERATOR
TQFP-32 PROGRAMMING ADAPTOR
↳ TQFP-44
↳ TQFP-48
↳ TQFP-64
DATE
JUL22
JUL22
JUL22
JUL22
AUG22
SEP22
SEP22
SEP22
SEP22
SEP22
OCT22
OCT22
OCT22
OCT22
OCT22
OCT22
NOV22
NOV22
NOV22
NOV22
DEC22
DEC22
DEC22
DEC22
JAN23
JAN23
JAN23
JAN23
JAN23
FEB23
FEB23
MAR23
MAR23
MAR23
MAR23
APR23
APR23
APR23
MAY23
MAY23
MAY23
JUN23
JUN23
JUN23
JUN23
JUL23
JUL23
JUL23
JUL23
JUL23
JUL23
JUL23
AUG23
AUG23
AUG23
AUG23
AUG23
SEP23
SEP23
SEP23
OCT22
SEP23
OCT23
OCT23
OCT23
OCT23
OCT23
PCB CODE
10109211
10109212
04107221
CSE211003
04109221
04108221
04108222
18104212
16106221
19109221
14108221
09109221
09109222
24110222
24110225
24110223
CSE220503C
CSE200603
08108221
16111192
04112221
04112222
24110224
01112221
07101221
CSE220701
CSE220704
08111221
08111222
10110221
04106221/2
01101231
01101232
09103231
09103232
05104231
04110221
08101231
04103231
08103231
CSE220602A
04106231
CSE221001
CSE220902B
18105231/2
06101231
06101232
CSE230101C
CSE230102
04105231
09105231
18106231
01108231
01108232
04106181
04106182
15110231
01109231
24105231
04105223
04105222
04107222
06107231
24108231
24108232
24108233
24108234
Price
$7.50
$2.50
$5.00
$5.00
$7.50
$7.50
$5.00
$10.00
$2.50
$5.00
$5.00
$2.50
$2.50
$2.50
$2.50
$2.50
$7.50
$2.50
$5.00
$2.50
$5.00
$5.00
$5.00
$10.00
$5.00
$5.00
$5.00
$12.50
$12.50
$10.00
$10.00
$2.50
$5.00
$5.00
$10.00
$10.00
$10.00
$5.00
$5.00
$4.00
$2.50
$12.50
$5.00
$5.00
$5.00
$1.50
$4.00
$5.00
$5.00
$5.00
$2.50
$2.50
$2.50
$2.50
$5.00
$7.50
$12.50
$10.00
$5.00
$10.00
$2.50
$2.50
$5.00
$5.00
$5.00
$5.00
$5.00
K-TYPE THERMOMETER / THERMOSTAT (SET; RED)
PICO AUDIO ANALYSER (BLACK)
MODEM / ROUTER WATCHDOG (BLUE)
DISCRETE MICROAMP LED FLASHER
MAGNETIC LEVITATION DEMONSTRATION
NOV23
NOV23
NOV23
NOV23
NOV23
04108231/2
04107231
10111231
SC6868
SC6866
$10.00
$5.00
$2.50
$2.50
$5.00
NEW PCBs
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