[sdiy] More free stuff

[Neil Johnson]

Ok, here's some more stuff dug out of the workshop going FREE:

1/
Book and disk: "A Beginners Guide to the Microchip PIC".  Good intro,  
with assembler, simulator, example code on disk (although better to  
use latest free tools from Microchip website).  Its a little old,  
only covering the basic PIC devices, but a good intro nonetheless.

2/
I have four of HP/AT&T "Power Module 1" (type 3301A) originally for  
powering HP printers, X-terminals, etc.  Basically a transformer in a  
box, with input and output cables (not a wall-wart) fitted with UK 3- 
pin plug (fused).  The output is 10v-0-10V @ 2A (40VA).  Can be used  
for:
* A low-current (<0.5A) dual-rail 12V or 15V supply using half-wave  
rectifiers,
* A dual-rail 5V to 9V 2A supply with a full-wave rectifier,
* A single 12V to 15V 1A supply with a full-wave bridge rectifier.
Nice thing about these is that you don't need to worry about mains  
wiring, so ideal for beginners.  Quite heavy little beasties so  
postage (especially international) might be entertaining.  Looks like  
this:
		http://www.bizsyscon.com/pics/ATT_3301A.jpg
but with UK 3-pin plug (fused).

3/
Two of Alps analogue joysticks.  X- and Y-axis pots, both 100k  
linear.  Brand new, boxed.  Could be used for 2-dimensional control  
of CVs or signals (a la Prophet VS).

4/
Lattice Semi CPLD prototyping board.  Comes with parallel port  
adaptor and programming cables.  Board has ispLSI2032 CPLD, which has  
16 logic blocks, giving up to 64 state bits or register bits.   
Development software can be downloaded for free from the Lattice  
website.

5/
Another rack case.  This one is externally 4U high, with rack ears.   
But internally it is 3U high, complete with subrack rails suitable  
for Doepfer, Analogue Systems, etc.

Stuff is located in Cambridge, UK.  If you're local then you can  
collect, otherwise contact me for postage costs.

Cheers,
Neil
(currently in the middle of building a x0xb0x)
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http://www.njohnson.co.uk