Contents
Vol.37, No.10
October 2024
12 The life of Nikola Tesla, Part 1
Nikola Tesla was a prolific inventor, engineer, futurist, essayist and the
original ‘mad scientist’. In this two part series we will cover his many
(significant) contributions to society.
By Dr David Maddison, VK3DSM
Biographical feature
The MIPI I3C Bus
Feature: Page 28
Page 44
28 The new MIPI I3C Bus standard
I3C (Improved Inter-Integrated Circuit) is one of the more recent serial bus
standards supplementing I2C and SPI. This article compares I3C to the
older standards, and explains what new functionality has been added.
By Andrew Levido
Digital interfaces
54 MG4 XPower Electric Car
The MG4 XPower is a mid-sized battery-powered electric hatchback. After
nine months and 20,000km with the MG4 XPower, is it any good?
Review By Julian Edgar
Electric vehicles
8-Channel Learning
IR Remote Receiver
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63 1-24V USB Power Supply
The Zk-DP is an inexpensive supply module that converts 5V DC to any
voltage from 1 to 24V DC at up to 3W.
By Jim Rowe
Using electronic modules
20 3D Printer Filament Dryer, Part 1
Store up to four 1kg reels of 3D printer filament in this Drying Chamber. The
filament can then be fed straight to your printer from a small hole in its lid.
By Phil Prosser
3D printer accessory
44 8Ch Learning Remote Receiver
This eight-channel relay board can be controlled by nearly any IR remote
control. Each output on the relay board can be set to toggle on/off, be
switched on for a fixed period or stay on while the button is held down.
By John Clarke
Remote control project
66 Jaycar-sponsored Mini Projects
This month we have a WiFi relay remote control, and an analog servo gauge
which converts an analog voltage to a dial readout.
By Tim Blythman
Mini projects
72 Dual-Rail Load Protector
This project disconnects a load from its power supply if the voltage is
reversed or too high or if the current is above the adjustable trip level. It
works with audio amplifiers, or other devices rated from ±4-36V DC.
By Stefan Keller-Tuberg
Power supply project
82 Micromite Explore 40
The Explore 40 (also called the Explore-40) is a Micromite in the same form
factor as Raspberry Pi Pico boards. It allows you to build designs intended
to use a Pi Pico but program them in Micromite Basic.
By Tim Blythman
Microcontroller project
MICROMITE
EXPLORE-40
2
Editorial Viewpoint
5
Mailbag
39
Circuit Notebook
81
Subscriptions
89
Serviceman’s Log
95
Online Shop
96
Vintage Radio
106
Mouser’s Aus Office
109
Ask Silicon Chip
111
Market Centre
112
Advertising Index
112
Notes & Errata
1. 3-phase sinewave generator
2. Explore 100 Reflow Oven Controller
3. Supercap boost starter for vehicles
4. Caravan clock and power monitor
The New Zealand-made ZC1 MkII military
transceiver by Dr Hugo Holden
