TALKING ELECTRONICS

Tel: 0417 329 788

email: talking@tpg.com.au

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— Colin Mitchell
CEO Talking Electronics

COMPLETE RANGE OF KITS:
The Australian Digital Electronics Course
Lessons 1 - 6		 DECL1-6

184.00

A 6 lesson correspondence course that takes you from learning how to solder to programming a microcomputer. Includes all notes and kits.
The Australian Digital Electronics Course Lesson 1 DECL1

32.20

Includes soldering kit and Quick Draw kit.
The Australian Digital Electronics Course Lesson 2 DECL2

32.20

Incudes Led Zeppelin kit.
The Australian Digital Electronics Course Lesson 3 DECL3

32.20

Includes Egg Timer kit.
The Australian Digital Electronics Course Lesson 4 DECL4

32.20

Includes Logic Probe kit.
The Australian Digital Electronics Course Lesson 5 DECL5

32.20

Includes Touch Puzzle kit.
The Australian Digital Electronics Course Lesson 6 DECL6

42.55

Includes Electronics Notebook 1 / Starting in TTL and the TTL Trainer.

Alarm components:
12v 1.2Ah Gel Cell Battery BAT-GC1212

32.20

12v 3Ah Gel Cell Battery BAT-GC1230

36.80

12v 6.5Ah Gel Cell Battery BAT-GC1265

51.75

16vAC 1.5A Plug Pack PP-1615

28.20

8 Ohm 10 Watt Horn Speaker C-HS8R10

20.70

Piezo Tweeter C-PT1

13.80

Blue Strobe SA-BS1

37.40

Wall Mount Panic Button SA-PB1

4.60

Passive Infra-red Detector SA-PIR1

69.00

Reed Switch N/O & N/C SA-RS1

9.20

Reed Switch N/C with cable cover SA-RS2

9.20

Siren Cover SA-SC1

36.80

Smoke Detector SA-SD1

16.10

SPST Key Switch SW-KS1

10.35

Figure 8 Security Cable per metre W-F81M

0.60

4 Core Security Cable per metre W-SC4M

0.90

6 Core Security Cable per metre W-SC6M

1.40


Air Horn K-AH1

15.65

P.C. Board only PK-AH1

4.50

See Electronics for Model Railways Book 1! A very effective air horn simulator.

Amoeba K-AMO1

11.60

P.C. Board only PK-AMO1

1.80

See 14 FM Bugs to Build! A 400m room bug the size of a matchbox.

Ant K-ANT1

10.60

P.C. Board only PK-ANT1

1.80

See 14 FM Bugs to Build! A Stable 100m FM wireless microphone the size of a matchbox.

Audible Continuity Tester K-ACT1

4.65

See Learning Electronics Book 1! A simple continuity tester with a piezo.

Automatic AA Ni-Cad ChargerK-AAA1

13.40

P.C. Board only PK-AAA1

3.35

See BD 679 Projects! Charges AA Ni-Cads and has automatic shutoff.

Battery Backed Power Supply Module K-BBPS1

19.45

P.C. Board only PK-BBPS1

3.60

See Smart Security Devices Book 1. A 12v 700mA power supply with a battery back-up feature for alarm systems.

Battery Backed Siren Module (horn speaker) K-BBSM1S

14.25

P.C. Board only PK-BBSM1S

3.60

See Smart Security Devices Book 1. Drive a horn speaker to 110dB. Also has battery back-up feature to sound the siren if the wires running between the alarm and siren are cut.

Battery Backed Power Supply Module (piezo) K-BBSM1P

16.00

P.C. Board only PK-BBSM1P

3.60

See Smart Security Devices Book 1. As above but drives tweeter to 110dB.

Battery Backed Power Supply Module (4 piezos) K-BBSM4P

30.25

P.C. Board only PK-BBSM4P

4.80

See Smart Security Devices Book 1. As above but drives 4 tweeters to 110dB.

Beeper Bug K-BB1

8.75

P.C. Board only PK-BB1

2.15

See Security Devices! Ideal for tracking model rockets and aeroplanes that go astray.
 

Beetle MkII K-BEET2

16.25

P.C. Board only PK-BEET2

1.80

See 14 FM Bugs to Build! Transmits guitar output to an FM radio.

Beetle MkIII K-BEET3

22.90

P.C. Board only PK-BEET3

3.00

See 5 More FM Bugs! Improved version of above. Includes attractive slim-line case.

Breakdown Beacon K-BB2

5.50

P.C. Board only K-BB2

2.40

See BD 679 Projects! Provides breakdown lights for your car.

Capacitance Meter K-CM1

18.70

P.C. Board only PK-CM1

5.05

See Electronics Notebook 6! Measures capacitance from 1p to 10u.

Capacitor Discharge Unit MkI K-CDU1

12.55

P.C. Board only PK-CDU1

4.60

See Electronics for Model Railways Book 1! Can switch any number of model train points or solenoids, one at a time.

Capacitor Discharge Unit MkII K-CDU2

10.60

P.C. Board only PK-CDU2

3.60

See BD 679 Projects! Can switch any number of model train points or solenoids, one at a time.

Car Tracker K-CT1

21.15

P.C. Board only PK-CT1

4.20

See 5 More FM Bugs! Track cars with homing beep that changes when car turns left or right and stops.


CD - Talking Electronics CD TEI-CD

9.95

     
The complete Talking Electronics Interactive website - and MORE!
The CD has lots more projects, data and discussion pages than the website.

Coin Flipper K-CF1

8.40

P.C. Board only PK-CF1

3.00

See Learning Electronics Book 2! Electronic heads or tails.

Combination Lock K-CL1

12.70

P.C. Board only PK-CL1

3.40

See Issue No. 5! A simple project to toggle a relay.
 

Combo-2 K-COM2

21.50

P.C. Board only PK-COM2

3.85

See Electronics Notebook 6! A very useful transistor tester that can also determine gain.

Complete Package  - Includes built and tested PIC LAB-1, Multi Chip Programmer & CD. CP -LAB-1

125.00


Continuity Tester - simple K-CT3

3.45

See Learning Electronics Book 1! A simple project for testing continuity.

Continuity Tester K-CT2

13.40

P.C. Board only PK-CT2

2.90

See Electronics Notebook 6! Very useful for checking PCBs for breaks in the track work. Resistance above 150R will not be detected.

Co-ordinator K-C001

10.60

P.C. Board only PK-C001

3.30

See Learning Electronics Book 1! A game of skill to get a LED to light up by pressing a button at the right time.

Counter Module K-CM2

35.40

P.C. Board only PK-CM2

6.30

See Issue 10! A 4 digit counter using a single chip.
 

Courtesy Light Extender K-CLE1

5.20

P.C. Board only PK-CLE1

2.40

See BD 679 Projects! Keeps your interior light on for a few seconds after the door has closed.

Cricket K-CRI1

9.65

P.C. Board only PK-CRI1

2.50

See 14 FM Bugs to Build! A simple 100m constant tone transmitter.
 

Crossing Boom Control K-CBC1

22.30

P.C. Board only PK-CBC1

4.50

See Electronics for Model Railways Book 1! Closes and opens boom gates on model railway layouts.

Crossing Expansion K-CE1

21.30

P.C. Board only PK-CE1

4.25

See Electronics for Model Railways Book 1! Add up to 6 extra sensors to the Level Crossing kit K-LC1.

Crossing Sound  K-CS2

17.95

P.C. Board only PK-CS2

4.15

See Electronics for Model Railways Book 1! Effective boom bell sound add-on for the Level Crossing kit K-LC1.

Crystal Locked Beeper Transmitter K-CLB1

24.40

P.C. Board only PK-CLB1

3.60

See 5 More FM Bugs! A very stable 600m beeping transmitter.

Crystal Locked Bug K-CLB2

25.40

P.C. Board only PK-CLB2

3.00

See 5 More FM Bugs! A very stable 600m FM wireless microphone.

Cube Of Sugar Bug K-COS1

14.05

P.C. Board only PK-COS1

3.00

See 14 FM Bugs to Build! A 600m FM bug that runs from two 3v lithium cells.
 

Cube Puzzle K-CP1

29.25

P.C. Board only PK-CP1

7.15

See Issue 8! An electronic version of Rubik’s cube.

Current Latch K-CL2

6.55

P.C. Board only PK-CL2

3.00

See Smart Security Devices Book 1! Locates faulty sensors.

Current Sensor K-CS1

14.15

P.C. Board only PK-CS1

3.60

See Smart Security Devices Book 1! Connect low-cost smoke alarms to alarm systems.

Dedicated Micro Computer MkI K-DMC1

60.85

P.C. Board only PK-DMC1

13.80

See Electronics for Model Railways book 1! A Z-80 based minimum chip micro used for dedicated purposes. Comes with traffic lights program on EPROM.

Dedicated Micro Computer MkII K-DMC2

63.70

P.C. Board only PK-DMC2

13.80

See Electronics for Model Railways book 2! As above with minor modifications. Comes with shop display lights program on EPROM.

Delay Module K-DM1

9.45

P.C. Board only PK-DM1

3.00

See Electronics for Model Railways Book 2! Use this if short delays are required for turning on lamps or LEDs.

Designer PC Board #1

PK-DPCB1

6.65

 

Designer PC Board #2 PK-DPCB2

6.65

 

Designer PC Board #3 PK-DPCB3

7.15

 

Designer PC Board 200 + 640 PK-DPCB4

7.15

 

Designer Board Mother Board PK-DBMB1

5.70


Designer Board Surface Mount Set  PK-DBSM1

6.95

Designer Boards for experimenting with surface mount IC’s. Includes 8 pin, 14 pin,16 pin, 20pin, and 28 pin boards.
     (Just 2 of the 5 boards)

Diesel Sound MkI K-DS1

16.60

P.C. Board only (long PCB) PK-DS1

2.65

See Electronics for Model Railways Book 2! Effective diesel sound simulator.

Diesel Sound MkII K-DS2

16.60

P.C. Board only (short PCB) PK-DS2

2.65

See Electronics for Model Railways Book 2! Effective diesel sound simulator.

Diesel Sound 4 Watt K-DS3

19.50

P.C. Board only PK-DS3

5.40

See Electronics for Model Railways Book 2! Effective diesel sound simulator with built in 4 watt amplifier.

Diode Tester K-DT1

6.05

P.C. Board only K-DT1

2.95

See Issue 6! Tests diodes and indicates which lead is the cathode.

Dish Bug K-DB1

15.20

P.C. Board only PK-DB1

3.00

Instructions Enclosed! A non-transmitting sensitive microphone which can be added to a parabolic dish.

Display Board K-DB2

7.05

P.C. Board only PK-DB2

2.95

See Electronics for Model Railways Book 2! Advertising sign add-on for K-DMC2

Dual Power Supply

K-DPS1

19.55

P.C. Board only PK-DPS1

6.30

See Cover Projects! A 1 amp power supply for +/-5v, +/-12v, or +/-15v.


Dual Tracking Power Supply

K-DTPS1

27.20

P.C. Board only PK-DTPS1

5.45

See Cover Projects! A voltage adjustable dual power supply where the positive and negative rails are equal.

Earwig  K-EAR1

11.25

P.C. Board only PK-EAR1

3.00

See Learning Electronics Book 1! A 200m FM bug in a Matchbox.

Economy Power Supply K-EPS1

16.45

P.C. Board only PK-EPS1

4.20

See Electronics for Model Railways Book 2! Low cost power supply can deliver 12v at 2 amps.

Egg Timer K-ET1

13.95

P.C. Board only PK-ET1

3.40

See Issue 6! A 3 minute timer for eggs.
 

8-Pin to 18-Pin Adapter K-8Pin

5.40

P.C. Board only PK-8Pin

2.35

See Rotating Beacon article on Poptronics website. Converts an 8-pin socket to 18-pin.


8 Watt Amplifier K-8WA1

16.25

P.C. Board only PK-8WA1

4.15

See Issue 9! An 8 watt amp using an LM 383 or TDA 2002.

Electrolytic Tester K-ET508

25.55

P.C. Board only PK-ET508

5.05

A stand-alone board using a PIC12C508A.

Experimenter Board 1 - 8 K-EB1

23.50

P.C. Board only PK-EB1

3.40

See Issue 1! A series of 8 projects built on a re-usable P.C. Board.

Experimenter Board Mk 2         PCB only PK-EB2

5.40

Experimenter Board Mk 3        PCB only PK-EB3

2.50


Experimenter Deck 1-10 K-ED1

28.75

P.C. Board only PK-ED1

7.15

See Issues 1, 2, 3, and 4! Parts are added to a PCB to produce 10 different projects.

Fibre Optic Display K-FOD1

11.15

P.C. Board only PK-FOD1

4.80

See Electronics for Model Railways Book 2! Use fine optical fibre to create tiny detailed signs.  Includes 5m fine optical fibre

Field Strength Meter MkI K-FSM1

10.80

P.C. Board only PK-FSM1

3.00

See Electronics Notebook 6! Used to measure the output power of FM transmitters.

Field Strength Meter MkII K-FSM2

16.45

P.C. Board only PK-FSM2

3.60

See Electronics Notebook 6! Used to measure the output power of FM transmitters and determine the approximate frequency. 80MHz to 130MHz range.

5 Project   (5 projects on one PC board) K-5P

19.15

P.C. Board only PK-5P

4.50

See 5 Projects
Build:   -  A two-transistor high gain amplifier
 -  A LED flashing circuit
 - A Flip Flop circuit to alternately flash two LEDs
 - A Fibre Optic project to create a miniature sign
 - A Simple Siren using a touch plate



5x7 Display K-5x7

59.90

P.C. Board only PK-5x7

7.75

A matrix of 35 LEDs for a running sign and visual effects. The PIC CD has the set of 25 experiments.

5x7 Electrolytic Tester K-ET5x7

25.50

P.C. Board only PK-ET5x7

2.50

A plug-in module for the 5x7 display

Fluorescent Lamp Inverter

K-FLI1

9.45

See 6 BD 679 Projects! Runs a 20W fluorescent tube from 12v.

Fluorescent Simulator K-FS1

12.10

P.C. Board only PK-FS1

4.25

See Electronics for Model Railways Book 1! Simulates the starting of a fluorescent tube or a faulty tube flickering.

FM Bug K-FMB1

11.60

P.C. Board only PK-FMB1

2.95

See 14 FM Bugs to Build! A 200m FM bug with the components spaced out for easy construction.

FM Radio K-FMR1

26.05

P.C. Board only PK-FMR1

3.35

See 5 More FM Bugs! An FM radio using a TDA 7000 and an LM 386.

4 Digit Counter K-4DC1

41.05

P.C. Board only PK-4DC1

6.00

4 Digit Counter Extras K-4DC1E

7.30

See Learning Electronics Book 1! A 4 digit up/down counter.

4 Sector Input Module K-4SIM

33.25

P.C. Board only PK-4SIM

6.35

See Smart Security Devices Book 1! Add end of loop resistors to your sensors for extra security.

Glow Plug Power Supply K-GPP1

21.05

P.C. Board only PK-GPP1

3.95

See Learning Electronics Book 2! A glow plug starter for model petrol engines.

Gnat K-GNA1

10.50

P.C. Board only PK-GNA1

1.80

See 14 FM Bugs to Build! A small version of the FM Bug (K-FMB1) that can fit in a matchbox.

Guitar Practice Amplifier K-GPA1

21.70

P.C. Board only PK-GPA1

4.75

Guitar Amp Extras K-GPA1E

40.25

See Issue 14! An 8 watt guitar amplifier with fuzz control.
 

Hangman K-HM1

20.70

P.C. Board only PK-HM1

5.45

See Cover Projects! An electronic version of Hang the Butcher.

Headlight Reminder K-HR1

21.35

P.C. Board only PK-HR1

5.45

See Issue 12! Reminds you to turn the headlights off after you turn off the ignition.

Hex Train Sensor K-HTS1

26.70

P.C. Board only PK-HTS1

4.60

See Electronics for Model Railways Book 1! Six sensors can be placed around a model railway layout to detect the presence of a train.

Hikers Alarm K-HA1

20.35

P.C. Board only PK-HA1

3.00

See 14 FM Bugs to Build! A personal emergency beacon for hikers and campers that transmits audio and homing beeps.

Infuriator K-INF1

6.80

See Learning Electronics Book 1! A simple combination lock project using switches to teach binary.

Kitt Scanner K-KS1

12.50

P.C. Board only PK-KS1

2.95

See Issue 13! Seven LEDs are scanned by a reversing circuit to give the effect as in the KITT car.

Learning Electronics Book 1 Complete Package K-LE1

156.40

See Learning Electronics Book 1! 19 kits plus BC 547 for Lie Detector, Flashing Led, and Matrix Board. If you are just beginning in electronics, this is where you start.

Learning Electronics Book 2 Complete Package K-LE1

158.70

See Learning Electronics Book 2! Includes all 10 kits from the 2nd book in the series of Learning Electronics.

Led Dice MkII K-LD2

15.10

P.C. Board only PK-LD2

5.45

See Cover Projects! The face of a dice is represented by 7 LEDs. Can be used in almost every board game.

Led Flasher K-LF1

3.10

P.C. Board only PK-LF1

1.80

See Learning Electronics Book 1! A very simple flashing LED circuit.

Led Power Meter K-LPM1

1.25

See 5 More FM Bugs! Used to test for the presence of RF in transmitters. Also required to tune the output stage of transmitters.

LED Resistors K-LR1

5.60

P.C. Board only PK-LR1

4.20

See Electronics for Model Railways Book 1! Designed to add LEDs to the light sequencer.

Led Zeppelin K-LZ1

13.30

P.C. Board only PK-LZ1

3.40

See TE Issue 1! A game of skill to light up 6 LEDs by pressing a button at the right time.

Level Crossing K-LC1

20.00

P.C. Board only PK-LC1

4.25

See Electronics for Model Railways Book 1! Realistic level crossing lights that can be expanded to drive sound and boom gates.

Level Crossing Lights K-LCL1

6.85

P.C. Board only PK-LCL1

2.40

See Electronics for Model Railways Book 2! Simple level crossing lights controller.

Light Alarm K-LA1

14.05

P.C. Board only PK-LA1

3.00

See Security Devices! Alarm sounds when light is detected.

Light Sequencer K-LS1

27.60

P.C. Board only PK-LS1

5.50

See Electronics for Model Railways Book 1! A programmable light chaser for shop displays and advertising signs.

Logic Designer K-LD1

34.60

P.C. Board only PK-LD1

5.45

See Cover Projects! Has several building blocks to aid in designing CMOS circuits.

Logic Probe K-LP1

19.55

P.C. Board only PK-LP1

3.60

See Electronics Notebook 6! Invaluable piece of test equipment for testing digital circuits. Has HIGH, PULSE, and LOW LEDs to show the state of digital outputs. Also the added feature of a mini piezo for HIGH TONE, LOW TONE, and PULSING TONE so you don’t have to take your eyes of your work.

Logic Pulser K-LP2

22.75

P.C. Board only PK-LP2

3.40

See Issue 13! Produces pulses for injecting into logic circuits. Normally used in conjunction with the Logic Probe kit K-LP1.

LoPIC Probe 12C508A K-LP508

22.65

P.C. Board only PK-LP508

4.00

See Talking Electronics Interactive website. A Logic Probe and Pulser.

LoPIC Probe 16F84 K-LP84

25.50

P.C. Board only PK-LP84

4.20

See Talking Electronics Interactive website. A Logic Probe and Pulser.

Lotto Selector K-LS1

27.10

P.C. Board only PK-LS1

5.45

See Cover Projects! Displays random numbers between 0 and 99. Can be modified not to go above 45.

Matrix Board 15 x 40 PK-MB1540

2.95


Matrix Board 24 x 25 PK-MB2425

3.60


Matrix Board 24 x 50 PK-MB2450

6.30

 
Metal Detector K-MD1

10.00

See Metal Detector Project

Micro Bug K-MB

14.50

P.C. Board only PK-MB

2.50

Our smallest bug. It's surface-mount!

Minefield K-MIN1

4.60

See Learning Electronics Book 1! A simple minefield game built on a block of wood.

Mini Bench Amplifier K-MBA

14.55

P.C. Board only PK-MBA

3.50

A very handy amplifier for testing projects.

Mini Frequency Counter K-MFC1

30.80

P.C. Board only PK-MFC1

5.45

See Cover Projects! A simple 3 digit frequency counter for measuring frequencies from 100Hz to 5MHz.

Mini Mixer K-MM1

7.00

P.C. Board only PK-MM1

2.80

See Issue 6! Mixes up to 6 audio inputs to 1 output.

Mini Tracker K-MT2

12.30

P.C. Board only PK-MM1

2.80

Locate items via a tracking beep.

Motor Speed Controller K-MSC1

11.25

P.C. Board only PK-MSC1

3.00

See Security Devices! Reduces the speed of a little motor without reducing the start-up torque.

Multi Chip Programmer K-MCP1

10.20

P.C. Board only PK-MCP1

3.65

Serial Cable K-PSC1

5.30

Attaches to your computer via the serial port. Needs Serial Cable

Multi Chip Programmer- Built and Tested MCP1- built and tested

40.50

The Multi Chip Programmer can be purchased "Built and Tested"  with serial cable.

Music Colour K-MC1

16.45

P.C. Board only PK-MC1

3.40

See Issue 7! A set of 14 coloured LED’s flash in sync with music.

Nim K-NIM1

5.85

See Learning Electronics Book 1! A very simple game with artificial intelligence.

Noise-A-Tron K-NAT

9.20

P.C. Board only PK-NAT

3.30

See Issue 4! A sound effects generator.

Op-Amp Trainer K-OAT1

24.50

P.C. Board only PK-OAT1

3.00

See Learning Electronics Book 2! Learn about op-amps (operational amplifiers).

Output Module (Dedicated Micro) K-OMD1

23.25

P.C. Board only PK-OMD1

7.00

See Electronics for Model Railways book 2! Add-on for the Dedicated Micro II to control 24 additional outputs.

Pedestrian Crossing K-PC2

21.15

P.C. Board only PK-PC2

5.45

See Electronics for Model Railways Book 1! A simple pedestrian crossing with working push button and WALK, DON’T WALK lights.

Pen Bug Mk III K-PB3

14.60

P.C. Board only PK-PB3

3.00

See 14 FM Bugs to Build! A very narrow FM transmitter that can fit inside a highlighter pen.

Pen Bug Mk IV K-PB4

 

P.C. Board only PK-PB4 
Our latest version is fully surface-mount! See article on CD

Phaser Gun  K-PG1

12.20

P.C. Board only PK-PG1

3.40

See Issue 7! Phaser gun sound effects.

Phone Ring   K-PR1

14.95

P.C. Board only PK-PR1

3.00

See Electronics Notebook 6! A surface mount project that simulates the ringing of an electronic phone.

PIC LAB-1 K-PL1

49.40

P.C. Board only PK-PL1

5.60

See Talking Electronics Interactive website. Covers using transducers. The Multi Chip programmer is needed to "burn" the PIC16F84A chip. The PIC CD also has the experiments.

PIC LAB-1 - Built and Tested PL1- built and tested

74.90

The PIC LAB-1 can be purchased "Built and Tested." 


PIC LIC-1 K-PL1

27.40

P.C. Board only PK-PL1

4.50

Featured on our Complete PIC CD. A module for a PIC16F84A or PIC16F628 with 5 inputs and eight 1-amp outputs. Ideal for 100's of applications.

PIC12C508A (blank) IC-508

8.00

A one-time programmable chip 8-pin chip with 512 memory locations.
PIC16F84A (blank) IC-84

12.00

18 pin package with 1024 memory locations. Can be erased / written 1,000,000 times.
PIC16F628 (blank) IC-628

10.00

18 pin package with 2k memory locations. Can be erased / written 1,000,000 times.