Silicon Chip Magazine
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Crazy Cricket KitK1109 |
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| (SC Nov 2011) Have some fun with this update of a classic old kit. Hide him in a drawer and he starts chirping away madly. As soon as he picks up loud noise or light he shuts up. | |
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Kelvin Crazy Cricket KitK1109B |
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| Kelvin, the electronic cricket, is a bit of a smart alec. Just like a real cricket, he only starts chirping in the dark. And also like a real cricket, the warmer it is, the more rapidly he chirps. So you can actually tell the temperature, based on the sounds he makes! | |
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Mosquito Lure KitK1134 |
| This cheap and easy to build kit has been designed to help combat zika and other mosquito borne viruses. It lures male mosquitos into a trap by producing an inaudible tone which attracts them. The female mosquito is the culprit for the painful bites which are not only uncomfortable, but spread some very nasty viruses. | ||
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Universal Temperature Alarm KitK1137 |
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| This compact alarm can be used to monitor the operating temperature of a whole range of devices. You could use it to monitor your tropical fish tank, your home brew, freezer, fridge, your hot water system or where temperature monitoring is useful. | |
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Infra Red Rolling Code Remote KitK1940 |
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| Ideal for keyless entry for doors in cars, homes & industry, this Keyless Entry System features a rolling code to ensure high security. It also has two door-strike outputs, an alarm system & provision to use up to 16 separate keyfob transmitters w | |
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433MHz Remote Control Trigger Kit - Transm...K1955 |
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| (SC January '09) This easy to build transmitter and receiver unit can remote activate just about anything you want over a range of 200m! Up to 5 receivers may be used in one area and each can drive a 12V rel | |
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SMD Soldering Trainer KitK2001 |
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| This simple SMD Trainer project is a great way to practice soldering a variety of surface-mount devices. | |
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Champ Preamplifier KitK2112 |
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| (SC July '94) Designed to compliment the K 2115 Champ Amplifier When it comes to simplistic but effective circuitry design, you can't beat the pre-champ. It has been designed to compliment the CH-AMP kit which when | |
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8 Ohm 0.5W Champ Power Amplifier KitK2115 |
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| (SC Feb '94) Physically about the same size as a standard 9V battery, this compact little amplifier delivers 0.5W of power into 8 ohms from a 9V battery. Ideal for beginners, experimenting and small audio projects. | |
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ESR Meter KitK2574 |
| (SC April '04) Allows quick "in-circuit" detection of defective electrolytic capacitors. 0.01-99Ω autoranging. Includes case & fully screened & punched front panel. | ||
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Compact 8-digit Frequency Meter KitK2610 |
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| Fully auto-ranging, this compact 8-digit frequency meter is ideal for hobbyists and technicians, for general servicing and for laboratory use. It will even cover the 6-metre amateur band. Accurate calibration can be done without any specialised equipment. | |
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Five-Way LCD Panel Meter KitK2620 |
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| This simple and cheap device has many uses, but it’s mainly intended to replace multiple panel meters. It can also be used as a small additional text screen for PC, Raspberry Pi or any other computer with USB. | |
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PC infra red controller kitK2755 |
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| (SC Aug '03) Simply connects to your serial port and provides remote control of Winamp and WinDVD software packages. In addition to this it can also provide a host of other PC automation abilities. Great for watchin | |
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USB Sensing Mains Power Switch KitK2920 |
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| (SC January '09) Do you have to manually switch your PC's peripherals on (and later off again) each time you boot your PC? If so, this project will make life a lot easier. It monitors your PC's USB port a | |
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Opto-Isolated Mains RelayK2930 |
| If you need to switch mains voltages, say from a micro's out- put or any other low voltage source, you need to isolate them from each other. That&rsquos what this project does - it's easy to build and keeps mains voltages locked away from the controller and you! Virtually any low voltage source will do - from 2.7 to 10V. | ||
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+-15VDC Power Supply KitK3215 |
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| (SC August '88) This great little design will give you +15V, -15V or +/-15V. Requires 12-0-12 V or 15-0-15 V input (transformer not supplied). M 2854L or M 2855L transformers are suitable. Can be used for e | |
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Dual Tracking 0-19V Power Supply KitK3218 |
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| (SC June 2010) This linear bench supply can deliver up to 1.6A from positive & negative outputs with a range of +/-0-19V. It has adjustable current limiting for both outputs and can display the voltage | |
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Universal Regulator KitK3220 |
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| (EA Aug '97) A flexible circuit that provides preset voltage output of 3, 5, 6, 9 or 12V DC. Suitable for powering a wide range of DC low power circuits, such as running a personal CD/radio from a car cigaret | |
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Automotive Turbo Timer KitK4060 |
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| (SC Nov '98) Turbo charged engines must be run at idle for a few minutes to cool down after a long journey to avoid damage. This project allows your car to be run for a few minutes at idle speed so you can lock the | |
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Voltmeter LED Expanded Scale KitK4326 |
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| (ETI September '80) Brilliant single chip design by ETI. Ten segment display indicates exact voltage in 0.5V increments from 10.5V to 15V. | |
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Quick Brake Automotive Light KitK4344 |
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| (SC Jan '16) The quick brake module is designed to detect fast pedal movements between the accelerator and the brake, switching on the brake lights of your car before your foot reaches the brake pedal. This gives other drivers more notice when travelling behind you and reduces the risk of a rear end accident. | |
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Internal Siren MKII Alarm KitK4362 |
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| (EA Jan '99) A very simple, yet extraordinarily effective deterrent to car thieving persons. Controlled by a hidden switch inside your car, this alarm will sound an ear-piercing 110dB piezo siren inside you | |
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Remote Volume Control KitK5026 |
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| (SC June '02) Add a remote control volume to your latest audio project or amplifier. Ideal for building into amplifiers or pre-amps. It features PIC controlled precision and a motorised pot so the knob will move whe | |
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20W Amplifier Module KitK5116 |
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| (SC Dec 2004) Extremely simple amplifier kit designed to be easy enough for beginners to assemble. Delivers 20W RMS and is suitable for small hi-fi applications or a PC sound system. |
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Power Supply Kit To Suit K5116 AmplifierK5117 |
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| This is the recommended power supply for the K5116 Amplifier Module Kit. |
THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS A BUTTON BATTERY.