Silicon Chip December 2016

The December issue of Silicon Chip Magazine includes an Automotive Sensor Modifier. This unit can change the signal response of many of the sensors in your car to improve the driveability, throttle response, handling and so on. The unit accepts a 0-5V input and outputs 0-5V, in a range of 127 steps. The unit includes an easy to read LCD display for making the necessary adjustments. Also this month, build a Digital Theremin, using an Arduino Module together with an acoustic distance sensor. With just a few parts a very interesting musical instrument can be made, with the pitch and volume of the instrument varied according to the distance of your hands.

This month also includes the assembly details for the Precision Voltage and Current Reference, as well as the testing and operating instructions. Finally, build a basic hallway monitor or door sentry, based on the inexpensive Ultrasonic Distance Sensor Module. All projects come complete with circuit diagram and electronic parts list.

In this month’s feature article, a look at Nuclear Submarines and how they compare with the diesel-electruc type of conventional submarines. This article looks at the history and propulsion methods of these submarines. Also in this month’s features, a look at TrackR and how these small keyring sized tags can be used in a wide number of applications for locating missing dogs, valuables, etc.

Part Code: SILCHIPDEC2016

Features

• A Look At Nuclear Submarines
• Keep Track of Anything with TrackR
• Micromite Plus Advanced Programming, Part 2

Projects

• Automotive Sensor Modifier
• Arduino Based Digital Theremin
• Voltage/Current Reference with Touchscreen, Part 2
• Using an Ultrasonic Sensor Module as a Door Sentry

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