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    Mini-Kits stock a number of PIC microcontroller Programmers & development boards for your own project designs.

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  • AD9850/51 DDS CONTROLLER KIT ( Suitable for use with your own DDS projects using our software )
  • PIC CONTROLLER KIT ( For more complex Microcontroller projects, as used in our AD9954 HF-DDS Kit)
  • PIC OUTPUT EXPANDER KIT ( Output expander board for the PIC Controller Kit )
  • CONTROL BOARD 3 KIT ( Interface board with rotary encoder for use with microcontroller projects )
  • PICKIT 2 USB PROGRAMMERS ( Suitable for programming most PIC controllers )
  • PIC DEMO BOARDS ( Use with the PICKIT 2 programmer to develop your own microcontroller projects )
  • RF POWER HEAD KITS ( Low cost Kits for measuring RF power levels HF to 7GHz )

 

AD9850/51 DDS CONTROLLER KIT

This Kit has primarily been designed as a PIC Micro controller & interface for the New AD9851 DDS VFO & I/Q DDS Kits. The Kit can be used as a general purpose Micro controller board to suit your own DDS, or other Project using your own software.

The board allows for interfacing of a 4x4 Keypad, LCD Display, & various input & Output circuitry using onboard Headers.

The Kit is designed to use a PIC16F648A, & most Pins are available on the header connections around the outside of the board. Many other PIC16F6XX series chips can also be used on this board.

What the Basic Kit Includes: Includes PC Board & all onboard electronic components including a blank PIC16F648A, & 16 Pin IDC plug/socket & 25cm ribbon cable. The Basic EME170 KIT1 does not include the EME170/CONN Kit, Knob, LCD, or DDS Ver2 software listed below.

Please Note: That no Software or Software support is included with this Basic Kit.

Specifications:

PCB Dimensions: 65x48.5mm 
Supply Voltage: +12v
<50mA with no hardware connected
Microcontroller: Microchip PIC16F648A-I/P 20MHz 4k flash
Clock: Use Internal Clock
Data Interface: I2C Bus, RS232

Programming: External DIP package Programmer Required

FOR A COMPLETE AD9851 DDS KIT SOLUTION
PLEASE
CLICK HERE

 

BASIC EME170 KIT, with optional EME170/CONN KIT, PIC16F648DDS2.2

For more information on the PIC16F648 chip please refer to the Microchip WEB site.

DDS VFO KIT WEB PAGE

IN STOCK
IDEAL IF YOU ALREADY HAVE YOUR OWN AD9851 DDS BOARD
Order No Description Each
EME170 PCB/2 PC Board & Instructions Only ( Included In all Kits ) $20.00 AUD
EME170 KIT1 Basic Kit as shown above ( does not include the
any software programmed into the PIC16F648A )
$32.00 AUD
EME170 KIT2 Complete Kit that can be used to control your own AD9850/51 DDS project, including the DDS60 board.
( Includes EME170 KIT1, EME170/CONN KIT, PIC16F648DDS2, LCD3, KNOB01, KEYPAD2,
1M Ribbon Cable )
$78.30 AUD
EME170 KIT1B Full EME170 KIT2 Built & Tested board only not wired to LCD, or Keypad. 2 Days Delay to ship this Product $105.80 AUD
EME170/CONN KIT PCB Header Connector Kit Suit EME150, ( Includes all
2.54mm Header Plugs & Sockets
$3.45 AUD
PIC16F648DDS2 PIC16F648 Programmed with DDS Ver 2 Software $PRICE
LCD3 2 Line x 16 Character Display Black/White ( Backlit ) $PRICE
KEYPAD2  16 Key Alpha Numeric Keypad 4x4 Matrix $PRICE
KNOB01 71 Series 36mm diameter Knob & Cap to suit EC12E $PRICE

 

 

PIC CONTROLLER KIT

This Kit has primarily been designed as a PIC Micro controller & interface for the New HF-DDS Kit, but can be used as a general purpose Micro controller board using your own software.

The board allows for interfacing of a 4x4 Keypad, LCD Display, & various input & Output circuitry using onboard Headers.

The Kit uses a powerful PIC18F4520, & most Pins are available on connections around the outside of the chip .

The Microcontroller can easily be programmed using the Microchip PICKIT2 programmer connected to the IDC2 programming Header on the board.

What the Basic Kit Includes: Includes PC Board & all onboard electronic components, including a blank PIC18F4520 & 16 Pin IDC plug/socket & 25cm ribbon cable. The Basic EME150 KIT1 does not include the EME150/CONN Kit, or RS232 Kits as listed below.

Please Note: That no software or Software support is included with this Basic Kit.

Specifications:

PCB Dimensions: 84x65mm 
Supply Voltage: +12v
<50mA with no hardware connected
Microcontroller: Microchip PIC18F4520-I/PT 40MHz 32k flash
Flash Memory: 24LC256 32k onboard chip
Clock: 10MHz onboard Crystal
Data Interface: I2C Bus, RS232

Analogue Inputs: 10 bit A-D up to 3 inputs available onboard.
Programming Port: IDC2 using Microchip PICKIT2 or 3 programmer

It is not recommended that you try & solder the Microcontroller chip yourself unless you are confident that you already have experience to do this. Mini-Kits will not replace any damaged chips or PC boards.

 

BASIC EME150 KIT, with optional EME150/CONN & RS232 Kits

Please Note: that soldering of the PIC18F4520 chip is not included in the Basic EME150 KIT1 price.

For more information on the PIC18F4520 chip please refer to the Microchip WEB site.

Use the EME169 Output Expander Kit to increase the outputs available from the Microcontroller

 

IN STOCK
Order No Description Each
EME150 PCB/2 PC Board & Instructions Only ( Included In all Kits ) $30.00 AUD
EME150 KIT1 Basic Kit as shown above ( does not include the
integrated circuits soldered to the board )
$52.50 AUD
EME150 KIT1S As above EME150 KIT1 but with the PIC18F4520 &
24LC256 chips soldered to the board
$67.50 AUD
EME150/CONN KIT PCB Header Connector Kit Suit EME150, ( Includes all
2.54mm Header Plugs & Sockets
$6.15 AUD
EME150/RS232 RS232 Kit ( Includes MAX232, 10 Pin IDC Male & female,
25cm ribbon cable, 9 Pin IDC male
$6.50 AUD

 

PIC OUTPUT EXPANDER KIT

This Kit is designed to expand the number of outputs from the PIC microcontroller on the EME150 PIC Controller board. The board is an option that can be used with the HF-DDS Kit, to control circuitry like band & filter switching, mode selection, AGC, IPO, RX/TX switching, & many other radio related functions. One board has 32 low current logic outputs that can be used to control relay drivers & logic circuits, & further boards can be connected together to increase the outputs to a maximum of 96 using the HF-DDS software.

Specifications:

PCB Dimensions: 44x65mm 
Supply Voltage: +5v
<20mA if all outputs were on.
Logic: 4 x 74HC595 ( output 0 / 5volt )
Data Input: Data Latch & Clock

 

 

BASIC EME169 KIT, shown with optional EME169/CONN Kit

 

SORRY NO STOCK

Order No Description Each
EME169 PCB/2 PC Board & Instructions Only ( Included In all Kits ) $ AUD
EME169 KIT Basic Kit as shown above ( does not include the
integrated circuits soldered to the board )
$ AUD
EME169/CONN KIT PCB Header Connector Kit Suit EME169, ( Includes all
2.54mm Header Plugs & Sockets
$7.00 AUD

 

CONTROL BOARD 3 KIT

This Kit was designed to make it easier to mount a rotary encoder onto the front panel of a box, & for a wiring interface to a Keypad & LCD Display module. It is currently used with the New HF-DDS Kit. The Kit is also suitable for using with the Universal Wide band SP5055 PLL Kit. The Kit uses a low cost EC12E Rotary Encoder that requires a tuning Knob that suits a 6mm diameter shaft that is not included in the Kit.

Specifications:

PCB Dimensions: 45x45mm 
Encoder: ALPS EC12E

 

Hantronics 16X2 LCD3 DISPLAY

 

KNOB 01

The above picture shows the EME159 with Optional Knob not included in the Kit

KEYPAD2

IN STOCK
Order No Description Each
EME159 KIT Complete Kit ( Includes EC12E Encoder )  No Keypad,
Knob or EME159 CONN Kit Included
 
$19.50 AUD
EME159 CONN PCB Header Connector Kit to suit EME159 Kit $5.20 AUD
KNOB01 71 Series 36mm diameter Knob & Cap to suit EC12E $8.80 AUD
LCD3 2 Line x 16 Character Display Black/White ( Backlit ) $15.50 AUD
KEYPAD2 16 Key Alpha Numeric Keypad 4x4 Matrix $10.50 AUD

 

PICKIT 2 USB PROGRAMMER

The PICkit 2 Microcontroller Programmer takes advantage of Microchips Full-Speed USB device, significantly speeding up development programming. Included in this package are the PICkit 2 Programming Software, the MPLAB IDE Software, an A to mini-B USB cable, lessons for programming PICmicro MCUs, and more.

The Kit includes

  • PICkit 2 USB Device Programmer ( PG164120 )
  • USB mini interface cable
  • CD ROMs including MPLAB version 8.20 or better, HI-TECH
  • PICC™ LITE C compiler, software Technical documentation
  • Including user guides & application notes.
  •  

    The above picture shows the PG164120

    For more information please visit Microchips website

     

    IN STOCK

    Order No Description Each
    PICKIT2 PROG Microcontroller Programmer  $51.50 AUD

     

    PICKIT 2 DEBUG EXPRESS KIT

    The PICkit 2 Debug Express is a low cost development Kit with an easy to use interface for debug as well as programming. It comes complete with a development board that contains a 44 pin PIC16F887I/PT Flash Microcontroller. The starter Kit includes everything including Software needed to program, evaluate & develop applications.

    The Kit includes

  • PICkit 2 USB Device Programmer ( PG164120 )
  • 44 Pin Demo Board with PIC16F887 ( DM164120-2 )
  • USB mini interface cable
  • CD ROMs including MPLAB version 8.20 or better, HI-TECH
  • PICC™ LITE C compiler, software Technical documentation
  • Including user guides & application notes.
  •  

    The above picture shows what is included in the Kit

    For more information please visit Microchips website

     

    IN STOCK

    Order No Description Each
    PICKIT2 DEBUG Complete PICkit 2 Debug Express Kit  $77.00 AUD

    PLEASE NOTE: MINIKITS supplies this Kit only & cannot help with developing Software or any issues using this kit with the software or computer.

     

    MICROCHIP DEMO BOARDS

    The Microchip demo boards that we staock are suitable for use with the PICKIT2 USB Programmer. The boards include all onboard components including a Microcontroller, 4 LEDs, potentiometer, & pushbutton. We also stock blank boards with no components fitted. The Demo boards are suitable for use with the following devices.

     

    • DM164120-1 ( PIC 16F690, Please note that this board does not support the PIC10F 8 DIP, or 18 pin devices. This board is suitable for use with the PIC12F629 & 675 that we stock.
    • DM164120-4 (PIC16F1827, 16F84/A, 16F628/A, 16F648/A )

     

    The above picture shows the DM164120-4

    For more information please visit Microchips website

     

    IN STOCK

    Order No Description Each
    DM164120-1 Low Pin count Demo board with PIC16F690, Suits 8/14/20-Pin Midrange & Baseline Microcontrollers $23.50 AUD
    DM164120-4 18 Pin Demo board with PIC16F1827, Suits 18-Pin DIP Midrange
    & PIC18F devices
    $20.70 AUD
    DM164120B Blank Board only No Components Fitted $9.15 AUD

     

    PLEASE NOTE: MINIKITS supplies this Kit only & cannot help with developing Software or any issues using this kit with the software or computer.

     

    500MHz POWER HEAD KIT

    The Power Head is designed to be used in conjunction with the DDS VFO Kit & optional PIC16F648A SWP software, but can also be used with a Multimeter for simple RF Power measurements. The Kit uses the AD8307 Logarithmic Amplifier that allows RF measurement from DC to 500MHz. A PIC microprocessor is used to convert the analogue DC volts to I2C data & clock, to be read by the Sweep Generator Kit. All calibration data is stored in the PIC processor.

    Specifications:

    PCB Dimensions: 60x22mm 
    Supply Voltage: +7 min to 14v max  @ 15mA max
    Maximum Input: +26.5dBm ( Recommend +20 Max )

    Dynamic Range: -75 to +17dBm ( 92dB +/-3dB AD8307 )

    Bandwidth: DC-500MHz AD8307
    Resolution: 0.25dB Minimum ( PIC A-D 1024 )

    Output Linearity: +/- 1dB DC-500MHz

    This Kit can be used with the DDS VFO Kit using the optional PIC16F648A SWP Sweep Software.

    EME151 KIT WEB PAGE

     

    The above picture shows the SMA12 & 4 Pin Header which are optional

     

     

    IN STOCK
    Order No Description Each
    PWRHEAD KIT1 Basic Kit, includes PC board & all onboard components,
    software programmed, Connectors not included see below
    $48.20 AUD
    PWRHEAD KIT1B PWRHEAD KIT1 Built & Tested with a SMA39 connector
    ( Not Calibrated )
    $92.75 AUD
    SMA12 SMA Male PCB Mount $3.30 AUD
    SMA39 SMA Female PCB Mount with nut & washer $3.30 AUD
    PIC16F648A SWP PIC16F648A Programmed with Sweep Software for the
    DDS VFO Kit
    $15.00 AUD
    SOFTWARE Description of the SWEEP Software Readme Document  

    PLEASE NOTE: PIC SOFTWARE ASM & HEX FILES MAY BE AVAILABLE FOR NON COMMERCIAL USE

     

    7GHz POWER HEAD KIT

    The Power Head is designed to be used in conjunction with the DDS VFO Kit & optional PIC16F648A SWP software, but can also be used with a Multimeter for simple RF Power measurements The Kit uses the LTC5508 Logarithmic Amplifier that allows RF measurement from 300MHz to 7GHz. A PIC microprocessor is used to convert the analogue DC volts to I2C data & clock, to be read by the Sweep Generator Kit. All calibration data is stored in the PIC processor.

    Specifications:

    PCB Dimensions: 60x22mm 
    Supply Voltage:
    +7 min to 14v max  @ 15mA max
    Minimum Input: -27.5dBm
    Maximum Input: +12.5dBm
    Dynamic Range: 40dB
    Bandwidth: 300MHz to 7GHz
    Resolution:
    0.2dB Minimum ( PIC A-D 1024 )
    Output Linearity: Not Linear ( set in software )

    This Kit can be used with the DDS VFO Kit using the optional PIC16F648A SWP Sweep Software.

    The 7GHz Power Head Kit will require test equipment to align, as the LTC5508 chips have too large a variation for it to be accurate at all power levels & frequencies with the standard software calibration.

    EME151 KIT WEB PAGE

     

    The above picture shows the SMA12 & 4 Pin Header which are optional

    Accuracy depends on the test equipment used to calibrate the powerhead. We were able to calibrate a power head within 0.2dB compared to a Keithley 3500 RF Power Meter.

    USABLE TO AT LEAST 10GHz

     

     

    IN STOCK
    Order No Description Each
    PWRHEAD KIT2 Basic Kit, includes PC board & all onboard components,
    software programmed, Connectors not included see below
    $41.20 AUD
    PWRHEAD KIT2B PWRHEAD KIT2 Built & Tested with a SMA39 connector
    ( Not Calibrated )
    $85.75 AUD
    SMA12 SMA Male PCB Mount $3.30 AUD
    SMA39 SMA Female PCB Mount with nut & washer $3.30 AUD
    PIC16F648A SWP PIC16F648A Programmed with Sweep Software for the
    DDS VFO Kit
    $15.00 AUD
    SOFTWARE Description of the SWEEP Software Readme Document  

     

    PLEASE NOTE: PIC SOFTWARE ASM & HEX FILES MAY BE AVAILABLE FOR NON COMMERCIAL USE

     

     

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