July 29, 2010 update:
NOTICE:
QRPme will be on a 1 month shipping
hiatus starting August 7th. All orders received after Aug.6 will be held until I resume shipping kits on Sept. 14th.
Orders received prior to Aug. 7th will be shipped ASAP.
QRPme currently offers ?? kits:
(there is too many to count)
Shipping rates on Tinned kits
To
US destinations
1 or 2 cans = $6.00 USD
1 or 2 cans = $10.00 USD
3 or 4 cans = $15.00 USD
5 or 6 cans = $20.00 USD
Click HERE for Handy Dandy Order Form
1 or 2 cans = $6.00 USD
3 or 4 cans = $9.00 USD
5 or 6 cans = $12.00 USD
To
DX
destinations: 5 or 6 cans = $12.00 USD
1 or 2 cans = $10.00 USD
3 or 4 cans = $15.00 USD
5 or 6 cans = $20.00 USD
Click HERE for Handy Dandy Order Form
Two Tinned Tunas (TTT) = $30
SUPER Tuna Transmitter (STT) = $35
Tuna Tin 2 (TT2) = $17
Tuna Topper (TNT) = $30
Texas Topper (TXT) = $25
Tuna Power System (TPS) = $30
Numerical Frequency Indicator (NFI) = $4
Numerical RST Indicator (RST) = free
Sudden Storm (SS) = $35
Rexwood 1000W (RXW) = $35
Sudden Storm Update (SSU) = $20
QRPer' Pocket PAL (PAL) = $35
RF Probe (RFP) = $6
MePads Paddyboard (MEP) = $10
MeSquares 10x30 Pads Board (MES) = $10
BLOCK_TOIDS Board (BKT) = $10
Manhattan Chowder (MC) = $20
Island Cutter (IC) = $30
Preparation T (PT) = $30
Zomboids Prototyping (ZP) = $20
Zipball Transmitter (ZBT) = $20
oddiZ Fireball 4 Transmitter (ZFB) = $25
Lobstercon Maine Bugs 2 (MB2) = $20
UK BUGS (UKB) =$25
Picnic Table Outlets (PTO) = $30
AXEme Picaxe 08M Construction Kit (AXE) = $40
The Picaxe Hatchet Kit (HAT) = $30
Kid's Kit #1 Learn the Code (KK1) = $10
QRPme also organizes the premiere QRP camping event on the east coast:
Lobstercon2010!
Click here for my GQRP Rishworth 2009 Picaxe Talk
Click here for Rexpedition2009! Report!
The Quintessential Bulletin Vol.1 #1
QRP Fans of the Can,
New QRPme_Kits Yahoo Group. A place to ask questions and get information about QRPme Kits past, present and future.
Signup address...
QRPme_Kits-subscribe@yahoogroups.com
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/QRPme_Kits/
Remember to include your call and your real name!
JULY SPECIALS!
(extended until Aug.6th)
It is finally here....
(Actually the Tuna Helper kit was introduced at Hamcom in Plano!)
The tuna can kit that everyone has been waiting for....
QRPme's Tuna Helper
The Tuna Helper kit is an RF sensing automatic T/R switch. Connect your antenna, transmitter and receiver to the Tuna Helper and add 12 volt power. The Tuna Helper takes care of the rest. Key your transmitter and the RF signal is detected by the Tuna Helper and the antenna is automatically switched to the transmitter. When the key is released longer than a user selected time, the Tuna Helper switches the antenna back to your receiver. The user can select between 2 separate key up times. The Tuna Helper kit comes with all the parts sealed inside a personal sized tuna can. Open the can to get the parts, build up the circuit board and then mount it back on the can like all our other tuna can kits. Ideal for use with QRPme's Two Tinned Tunas or SUPER Tuna transmitters and the Sudden Storm or Rexwood 1000W receiver kits. The Tuna Helper is also perfect for use with all those thousands of Tuna Tin2 kits out there...or ANY other set of QRP/QRPp separates...........
Eliminate that manual T/R switch NOW!
Price: $25.00
order code = HLP
Click Here for the Tuna
Helper Builder's Guide
NOTE: there is a rev.2 builder's guide coming with a couple of corrections. Stay tuned!
-----------------------------------------------------------------NOTE: there is a rev.2 builder's guide coming with a couple of corrections. Stay tuned!
July Special: The Tuna Helper is bundled with a set of 3
75 ohm coax RCA component video cables for RF
and an RCA audio cable for 12 volt power...
everything you need to easily connect it into your
QRPme Tuna Station!
Price: $33.33
DELIVERED to you US door.
($40.00 to your DX door....)
order code = JLY
MATCH-less Kits
QRPme introduced a series of mini-kits at FDIM
Each kit includes a professional circuit board with silk screen and solder mask. All kits come with all the parts that mount on the circuit board.
MATCH-less kits in the series:
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Dummy Load (MDL) a QRPp dummy load
Power ON LED (MPO) a power on indicator
Audio Oscillator (MAO) oscillator or side tone?
IC Prototype Board (MIC) small 2 IC proto board
Operator LEDs (MOP) a red/green operator's bare bones flashlight
MATCH-less Kit Price: $5.00 each
(reasonable number of kits ship count as 1 can for shipping purposes)
Click HERE for Schematics of all the MATCH-less kits
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Night Sender Key
Make a neat Morse Code sender key with ultrabright LED
for sending messages across the campground at night...
OR
Make a neat little straight key for operating your QRP transmitter
Your choice!
Price: $10.00
order code = NSK
Click Here for an assembly document
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An additional July special: Figure your
shipping & handling charge as per the
Handy Dandy Order Form (link above)
and send only HALF the required amount!
I'll pick up the other half.....
end of July specials
My daughter Kayti has developed a talent for making hand-made electronic themed earrings. If you have a signifigant XYL or YL that might like a pair of QRP earrings...
Click picture to see earrings by Kayti
The SUPER Tuna Transmitter Kit
Here is the latest and greatest from QRPme. The SUPER Tuna Transmitter Kit is a QRP experimenter's dream. The main features are: quick change band modules, 1+ watts of easily adjustable RF output power, built in dummy load and RF power measurement probe circuit which outputs to a DVM and an expansion location for either a Picokeyer or Picaxe microprocessor daughter-board. Another interesting feature is QRPme's twin tin template. The kit comes with a round tuna tin sized board. The basic components are configured inside a 2 5/8" x 1 15/16" rectangular section sized for installing inside an Altoids tin. The 'wings' are scored, allowing them to be snapped off thereby making the board the right size for fitting inside the Altoids tin. All electronics parts come sealed inside a brand new tuna can with colorfull label. Each band module kit contains a circuit board, crystal and all capacitors, toroids and magnet wire for operation at a specific band/frequency.
Price: $35.00
includes 1 band module of your choice
additional band modules are $10.00 each
frequencies available are: 3.54579, 3.560, 3.6864, 7.028, 7.030, 7.040, 10.116 and 14.060
Attention all SUPER Tuna Transmitter builders!
Andy, M5ALA, reports that a couple of
errors in the OLD documentation results in a SUPER Tuna that is not so
super in operation due to low output power. Values given for C17 are actually for
C18 and visa versa. Please check the current documentation and
schematic in the SUPER Tuna section below to make sure your SUPER Tuna
is operating as super as it can........
Click: HERE for revised Builder's Guide
Click: LABEL for SUPER Tuna can label
Two Tinned Tunas Kit ][
This is the NEW E-Z build version of
the TTT kit!
The Two Tinned Tunas ][ (TTT) kit is the latest updated version of the classic TT2 kit designed by W1FB, Doug Demaw. The TT2 transmitter has been kitted by several QRP clubs in the past. This current version is a COMPLETE kit; whereas, the previous versions required additional parts scrounging for connectors, switch etc. This kit comes COMPLETE with all PCB mounted parts: transistors, capacitors, resistors, connectors, crystals, crystal socket and key jack. Step by step assembly instructions, with Hi-res pictures are available below. The current label design is shown on the above picture. All the parts come sealed inside a factory fresh tuna can with an easy open pull top lid. This kit is designated as the EZ build version as there are no toroids to wind and no more off-board connections to make down in the can. Pads traces and clearances are large making it an excellent kit for beginners. It is significantly easier and faster to build than previous versions making it an excellent kit for club builds and build-a-thons. It also makes a perfect gift. Can be assembled in one evening by a 'beginner'. A great conversation piece for every QRPer's bench!
Click Here to view the Step by Step assembly guide...as a pdf
Price: $30.00
Flavors Assembled
If you want to do some parts scrounging at your local hamfest, we also sell a version of the original.........
Tuna
Tin 2 Kit
The Tuna Tin 2 (TT2) kit includes a round printed circuit board and all PCB mounted parts: transistors, capacitors, resistors, toroids, magnet wire and key jack. The kit also includes a 7.040Mhz crystal and SIP socket for easy crystal change. Assembly instructions and additional documentation can be found below. You have to scrounge up the can, PCB mounting hardware, antenna, power and receiver jacks, hookup wire and T/R switch. This earlier version of the TT2 requires additional mods by the builder to insure compliance with current FCC harmonic output regulations.
Price: $17.00
Click HERE for TT2 Manual
Click HERE for TT2 Schematic
Click HERE for TT2 mods file
Click HERE for TT2 wiring diagram
Click HERE for TT2 PCB layout drawing
Texas/Tuna Topper Kit
The
Tuna Topper and Texs Topper kits will boost that QRP or QRPp signal to
a full 5 watts. The Tuna Topper kit includes a round tuna can printed
circuit board
and all PCB mounted parts: transistors, capacitors, resistors, toroids,
magnet wire and includes a predrilled factory fresh tuna can with
label. The Texas Topper kit includes the same electronic parts
but features an Altoids/Rockmite sized rectangular board. Full details
about kit construction can be found on Chuck Carpenter' website: www.W5USJ.com.
Tuna Topper kit: $30.00
Texas Topper kit: $25.00
Reggie][ Kit
Here is QRPme's version of the Reggie, the minimalist tranceiver by Michael Rainey AA1TJ. This kit is NOT for beginners! It requires some planning and mechanical skills to finish and install in a case. Power output is typically less than 100 milliwatts so it is not an ideal kit to use as your main station. It is intended as a great little kit if you want to dabble in the minimalist radio craze. Build it Limerick construction style where the pads & traces are etched on a set of single sided boards with silk screen & solder mask. Four small easy to build modules are then glued to a bare copper board and then interconnected to complete the project. Limerick construction boards are great for making changes and experimenting as you can change parts without trying to suck solder from holes.... Reggie][ kits ship 12/1.
Price $35.00
Order code = RGE
The RFP RF Probe Kit
QRPme's RF probe kit is about the easiest and simplest smd kit
you can find that also performs a useful task. Containing only three 1206
sized smd parts and a fully silk screened solder masked circuit board,
the kit is a fast build, and useful too! Use it to troubleshoot your
malfunctioning QRP kit. The main difference in our kit and all the others
is the lack of any enclosure or hardware! You creativity is encouraged!
In fact, we are having a little contest with this kit: build the kit &
take a picture of the finished kit and another of the kit inside YOUR
enclosure and send it to QRPme for adding to the 'Great RF Probe Contest'
pages. The totally unbiased Official Team of Contest Judges will pick 3 winners
using some form of convoluted rules and guidelines that I won't go into here
(mainely 'cause we haven't thunk them up yet!)
and award some truly stupendous prizes!
Small $6 purchase required to enter...
At this price, you can afford to buy more than one and give it away!
RFP Probe Kit:
$6.00
click HERE for PDF of RF Probe kit sheet
Tuna Power System Kit
The Tuna Power System kit is the ideal benchtop companion to the Two Tinned Tunas and Sudden Storm kits. This kit has an on-board Unitrode intelligent gel cell battery charger chip and power distribution connector system for powering multiple tuna can rigs or any other 12 volt powered QRP kits. There are 5 RCA connectors for powering QRPme kits and the original TT2 as designed by Doug DeMaw. There are a couple of additional connectors for powering other unique items on your QRP bench: a USB connector with a regulated 5 volts allows for powering USB accessory items like mini fans, LED lamps etc. and a Molex .2" x 4 connector allows for both +5 and +12 volt items to be powered using surplus cables from PC power supplies. Two terminal screw terminals are provided for connections to the builder (that's you) supplied +15 to 20 volt DC wall wart and gel cell battery. Maximum battery charge current is programmable using current sense resistors. Four resistors are supplied for charge currents of approximately 400ma, 600ma, 800ma and 1000ma.
Price: $30.00
BLOCK_TOIDS Prototyping Board
The BLOCK_TOIDS prototyping board is the newest board design in the Limerick construction line. It is a silk screened and solder masked Altoids mint tin compatible board with a pre-etched array of tinned, Limerick square pads. Use a combination of thru hole or SMD parts to build a custom project and then simply drop the board into an Altoids or Zomboids tin for maximum portability. Comes with a small assortment of MePad modules for mounting SOIC or DIP parts AND a brand spanking new brushed steel mint tin!
Price $12.00 delivered to your door! ($15 DX)
( order code = BKT )
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THe QRPer's Pocket PAL
Hamfest season is upon us!
The Pocket PAL is a mint tin sized tester for all kinds of hamfest goodies that you can't ordinarily test with a DVM. Several constant current and voltage sources can be used to test panel meters, LEDs, and many other current or voltage driven devices. An on-board oscillator can running at 14.31818 and a divide by 2 circuit can be used for testing oscilliscopes, receivers, frequency meters and other RF devices requiring an RF signal. A Picaxe microprocessor is also on-board and will be programmed to act as a frequency counter with Morse code audio output, and an audio frequency sweep generator for testing headphones, speakers, piezo elements etc. A crystal oscillator ties to the frequency counter circuit for measuring quartz crystals. The entire assembly and testing process will be published on-line as a group learning project. The software development process will also take place on-line as a series of lessons intended to show how to develop a Picaxe project. The project will begin the first of December.
Price $35.00
( order code = PAL )
Pocket Pal List of Materials
Pocket Pal Step 1
Pocket Pal Step 2A
Pocket Pal Step 2B
Pocket Pal Step 3
Pocket Pal Step 4
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MePADs
MePADS are QRPme's answer to Manhattan construction difficulties....
MePADS panels have 28 pre-etched IC pads which can be snapped apart and glued down in Manhattan style construction projects, They make it 'wicked easy' to mount both DIP and SOIC integrated circuits in your project.
MePADS panels are $10.00 each.
(order codes = MEP)
MeSQUARES
MeSQUARES are QRPme's second answer to Manhattan construction difficulties....
MeSQUARES panels have 300 square Limerick construction pads which are easily snapped apart and then glued down. Each pad is pre-tinned and has a solder mask and silk screen outline around each pad. No metal punches required!
MeSQUARE panels are $10.00 each.
(order code = MES)
Numerical Frequency Indicator Kit
Both the TTT and TT2 kits have SIP crystal sockets for quickly changing crystals. Both kits are shipped with a crystal for operating at 7.040Mhz. All the previous incarnations of the Tuna Tin 2 kit also shipped with 7.040Mhz crystals but no crystal socket. Another popular QRP 'watering hole' is 7.030Mhz. The Numerical Frequency Indicator kit solves the dilemma of which frequency to operate: This kit includes a 7.030Mhz crystal and 'reminder' can label indicating which frequency is 'in use'. Attach the label to a tuna fish can (cat food cans work AOK and are QRP priced), insert the crystal in a QRPme kit and you are 'stomping' in new turf. For older versions of the Tuna Tin 2, carefully unsolder the crystal, insert and solder a 3 pin SIP socket, cut or clean up the old crystal leads and you too can be 'stomping' in new turf.
Price: $4.00
Numerical RST Indicator Kit
When operating in contests using a Two Tinned Tunas or TT2 transmitter, RST reports are a snap using the new Numerical RST Indicator kit from QRPme. This kit provides an easy to read numerical display of the most optimum RST to transmit easily and automatically. Replace the subjective task of determining what RST with the simple procedure of reading a digital display and then transmitting the optimum RST displayed. The RST kit consumes so little power that you can leave it on at all times. For a limited time only, The RST kit is available free of charge! Of course, at this price, you have to supply your own hardware. Download the file and build it on your locally acquired chassis. 100% guaranteed or double your money back!
Click HERE to download the RST builder's file
Sudden Storm Kit
The Sudden Storm kit is QRPme's implementation of G3RJV Rev. George Dobbs' Sudden Receiver as written up in October 2006 Practical Wireless magazine. It makes the perfect companion receiver to the Two Tinned Tunas or Tuna Tin 2 kit. An easy and straight forward kit to build with NO surface mount parts. All the parts come sealed inside a factory fresh tuna can with an easy open pull top lid and custom label. Complete assembly documentation can be found below. This kit is an excellent kit for 'beginners' or 'experts' alike and also makes a perfect gift. Can be assembled in one evening by a 'beginner'. A great conversation piece for every QRPer's bench!
Price: $35.00
Attention all Sudden Storm ][
&
Rexwood 1000W Receiver (using SS][ boards) buiders!
Ryan, G5CL, reports that a couple of
errors in the Sudden Storm & Rexwood 1000W receiver kits. If you
look carefully at the circuit board traces at C7 & C8 you might
find that the traces run right through both leads of each of the
capacitors. Check your boards to see if the capacitors are shorted
through. (The latest corrected boards have a small ver2 in the silk
screen between the potentiometers.) If they are the uncorrected blue
boards, cut each trace between the cap leads for
signifigant improvement in the audio. Also, the value of C6 should be
reduced to something like .027 - .033uf for increased audio levels. If
you
don't have the necessary cap, please let me know and I'll send you one!
&
Rexwood 1000W Receiver (using SS][ boards) buiders!
CLICK HERE for Builder's Guide (old PRO version)
CLICK HERE for Step by Step Builder's Guide
Rexwood 1000W Receiver Kit
The Rexwood 1000W kit is almost identical to our Sudden Receiver kit the only differences being the label and the included crystal. This kits comes with a 7.0475 Mhz crystal so that this receiver is 'sitting' on W1AW, the bulletin and code practice station of the ARRL and has the 'radio in the round' label. An easy and straight forward kit to build with NO surface mount parts. All the parts come sealed inside a factory fresh tuna can with an easy open pull top lid and custom 'radio in the round' label. Full assembly instructions can be found below. Can be assembled in one evening by a 'beginner'. When it is built, simply add a battery, antenna, pair of headphones and tune into W1AW and learn the Morse Code. A great conversation piece for every QRPer's bench!
Price: $35.00
Order a SSU upgrade kit! Includes additional inductors, parts & crystals for operating the Sudden Storm/Rexwood 1000W kits on 4 bands: 3.560, 7.030, 10.116 & 14.060......
SSU kit price is $20.00
QRPme kitted some special Manhattan style construction Sudden receiver kits for this year's FDIM Build-a-thon. The construction guide for the FDIM Sudden Receiver kit is HERE
Island Cutter Kit
The Island Cutter kit contains a plethora of construction aids for building accessories to your Two Tinned Tunas or Tuna Tin 2 Transmitter using BOTH the Manhattan construction and Island Pad Cutter construction techniques. Sealed inside the can are: miscellaneous pieces of .031" thick pcb material, 1/4" wide strips of .031" material for making rectanglar pads (.031" cuts easily using dikes or snips), a smattering of Harbor Freight hand punch 'holes', DIP and SOIC pattern boards for easily mounting ICs, a small tube of superglue, a 6mm diamond coated core drill and a CDrom containing K7QO's Manhattan construction tutorial and NJQRP Club's Island Pad Cutter introduction. A larger piece of .062" double sided printed circuit board material and a double sided round circuit board routed to fit on top of the can are also included.
Price: $30.00
Island Pad cutter tutorial from QRP Homebrewer Magazine for August 2001, provided with permission by editor N2APB.
The Island Cutter kit contains a plethora of construction aids for building accessories to your Two Tinned Tunas or Tuna Tin 2 Transmitter using BOTH the Manhattan construction and Island Pad Cutter construction techniques. Sealed inside the can are: miscellaneous pieces of .031" thick pcb material, 1/4" wide strips of .031" material for making rectanglar pads (.031" cuts easily using dikes or snips), a smattering of Harbor Freight hand punch 'holes', DIP and SOIC pattern boards for easily mounting ICs, a small tube of superglue, a 6mm diamond coated core drill and a CDrom containing K7QO's Manhattan construction tutorial and NJQRP Club's Island Pad Cutter introduction. A larger piece of .062" double sided printed circuit board material and a double sided round circuit board routed to fit on top of the can are also included.
Price: $30.00
Island Pad cutter tutorial from QRP Homebrewer Magazine for August 2001, provided with permission by editor N2APB.
Manhattan Chowder
Kit
The Manhattan Chowder kit contains a plethora of construction aids for building accessories to your Two Tinned Tunas or Tuna Tin 2 Transmitter. Sealed inside the can are: miscellaneous pieces of .031" thick pcb material, 1/4" wide strips of .031" material for making rectanglar pads (.031" cuts easily using dikes or snips), a smattering of Harbor Freight hand punch 'holes', DIP and SOIC pattern boards for easily mounting ICs, a small tube of superglue, and a CDrom containing K7QO's Manhattan construction tutorial and NJQRP Club's Island Pad Cutter introduction. A larger piece of .062" double sided printed circuit board material and a double sided round circuit board routed to fit on top of the can are also included.
Price: $20.00
Preparation T Kit
Price: $30.00
Zomboids Prototyping Kit
The Zomboids Prototyping kit contains a plethora of construction aids for building QRP projects in the 'standard' Altoids tin or the custom QRPme Zomboids tin shown above. The tin contains delicious spearmint flavored mints. Included in a separate packet are: miscellaneous pieces of .031" thick pcb material, 1/4" wide strips of .031" material for making rectanglar pads (.031" cuts easily using dikes or snips), a smattering of Harbor Freight hand punch 'holes', DIP and SOIC pattern boards for easily mounting ICs, a small tube of superglue, and a CDrom containing K7QO's Manhattan construction tutorial and NJQRP Club's Island Pad Cutter introduction. A larger piece of .062" double sided printed circuit board material and a double sided rectanglar circuit board routed to fit inside the mint tins are also included. The Zomboids tin is the ultimate mint tin for that special QRP shirt-pocket portable project!
Price: $20.00
Lobstercon Maine Bugs 2 Kit
Price: $20.00
The Manhattan Chowder kit contains a plethora of construction aids for building accessories to your Two Tinned Tunas or Tuna Tin 2 Transmitter. Sealed inside the can are: miscellaneous pieces of .031" thick pcb material, 1/4" wide strips of .031" material for making rectanglar pads (.031" cuts easily using dikes or snips), a smattering of Harbor Freight hand punch 'holes', DIP and SOIC pattern boards for easily mounting ICs, a small tube of superglue, and a CDrom containing K7QO's Manhattan construction tutorial and NJQRP Club's Island Pad Cutter introduction. A larger piece of .062" double sided printed circuit board material and a double sided round circuit board routed to fit on top of the can are also included.
Price: $20.00
Preparation T Kit
The Preparation T Kit
from QRPme and AC5UR includes 10 each of
T37-2, T37-6, FT37-43, T50-2 and T50-6 toroids. The kit also includes
the
Toroid EZ toroid winding tool (by AC5UR) which securely holds T37 or
T50 toroids
for
hassle free winding. The toroids and Toroid EZ tool come sealed inside
a
factory fresh tuna fish can for easy storage and locating.
Price: $30.00
Zomboids Prototyping Kit
The Zomboids Prototyping kit contains a plethora of construction aids for building QRP projects in the 'standard' Altoids tin or the custom QRPme Zomboids tin shown above. The tin contains delicious spearmint flavored mints. Included in a separate packet are: miscellaneous pieces of .031" thick pcb material, 1/4" wide strips of .031" material for making rectanglar pads (.031" cuts easily using dikes or snips), a smattering of Harbor Freight hand punch 'holes', DIP and SOIC pattern boards for easily mounting ICs, a small tube of superglue, and a CDrom containing K7QO's Manhattan construction tutorial and NJQRP Club's Island Pad Cutter introduction. A larger piece of .062" double sided printed circuit board material and a double sided rectanglar circuit board routed to fit inside the mint tins are also included. The Zomboids tin is the ultimate mint tin for that special QRP shirt-pocket portable project!
Price: $20.00
Lobstercon Maine Bugs 2 Kit
The
Lobstercon Maine Bugs kit was introduced as an attendance gift at
Lobstercon 2007 and prooved to be popular so it has been recently
upgraded. It
includes a small printed circuit board, Dallas Semiconductor one-wire
digital temperature sensor, 2 ultra-bright green LEDs, piezo sounder,
miscellaneous resistors, IC socket, connector and a preprogrammed
Picaxe microprocessor. The new version includes a silk screen and
solder masked printed circuit board and adds a 12mm coin cell holder on
the back for a completly self contained 'bug'. The included program is
a simulation of a
firefly and cricket where the firefly flashes your call sign and
the cricket chirps the temperature in 'cricket talk'.
The Picaxe micro has an easy to learn BASIC-like language and kit makes
a great first step project into computer programming. Download the
Programming tools free from: www.Picaxe.com, build a downloading cable
using a standard DB9 or USB serial cable (not provided) uning the
included connector parts, use the on board coin cell or cobble up a 3
battery power supply and you
are in business playing with the Picaxe microprocessor. Play with the
program, make changes, have fun, learn programming!
Price: $20.00
Click to see how to Build a
Bug in PDF format
Click to see a schematic in PDF format
Click to see a schematic in JPG format (optimized for dialup)
Click to Download the Maine Bugs program in PDF format
Click to Download the Maine Bugs program in BAS format
UK BUGS Kit
The UK Bugs Kit
My talk at the GQRP Rishworth Convention was on the Picaxe microprocessor and how easy and fun it is to use it in projects for your QRP bench. I have been selling the Maine BUGS kit for quite a while now, and everyone thinks it is a project that imitates a cricket and lightning bug.....and have skipped over it. Actually the Maine BUGS kit is a neat little kit that is a very inexpensive development system for the Picaxe 08-M micro. The BUGS program is only an example of how much stuff you can shove into the dimuative micro. I have created a new package of parts (UKB) that adds many more parts that can be modded onto the BUGS board to create all kinds of interesting projects including: QRSS keyer, random character practice Morse code generator, beacon keyer, timers, temperature controller and many others. The development of the projects will take place in an on-line discussion group that will foster hands-on learning of what the Picaxe microprocessor can do and how to program it.
The UK BUGS kit is $25.00
and the discussion group is free!
(order code = UKB)
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Price: $25.00
Lobstercon Picnic Table Outlets Kit
The Lobstercon Picnic Table Outlets kit was introduced as an attendance gift at Lobstercon 2008. It includes a small printed circuit board suitable for mounting in an Altoids tin, alligator clip leads, 5 volt regulator and several different types of connectors for powering projects laying around you bench or picnic table. Use the RCA connector for powering you Two Tinned Tunas or other QRPme kit. Use the USB connector for all those funky laptop accessory lamps, fans etc. The 4 pin Molex connector allows you to send both 5 and 12 volts to your custom benchtop creation. This updated kit now includes all the parts required to turn the PTO into a 12 volt gell cell battery charger like its big brother..the Tuna Power System.
Price:
$30.00
The AXEme Picaxe Construction kit is a logical progression up from the elementary Lobstercon Maine Bugs kit. The kit contains all the fun 'stuff' for playing around with the Picaxe microprocessor and learning about programming. The centerpiece of the kit is a Picaxe 08M micro. An on board 170 tie point solderless breadboard is surrounded by a plethera of useful electronic items to interface to the micro: a one-wire temperature sensor, IR decoder, IR LED, piezo sounder, ultra-bright LED, 2 pushbutton switches, 10K potentiometer and RCA connector. Each interface item is wired to a SIP connector pin for total flexibility. Both 5 volt and 9 volt regulated power supplies are located on the board. The Picaxe enhanced download circuit is also located on the board. Additional resistors, LEDs, thermistor, photo-resistor, breadboard jumpers are also supplied with the kit. Download the Picaxe Programming Software from the www.picaxe.com site, build a download cable from an old serial using the supplied connector parts and you are on the road for hours and hours of fun using the easy to learn Picaxe programming language. Don't spend days writing that assembly language program to monitor the temperature, do it in minutes with the Picaxe micro and the AXEme Picaxe Construction Set! All the additional pieces not being used in your current project can be stored inside the can underneath your project.
Price: $40.00Click to see a schematic in PDF format
Click to see a schematic in JPG format (optimized for dialup)
Click to Download the Maine Bugs program in PDF format
Click to Download the Maine Bugs program in BAS format
UK BUGS Kit
The UK Bugs Kit
My talk at the GQRP Rishworth Convention was on the Picaxe microprocessor and how easy and fun it is to use it in projects for your QRP bench. I have been selling the Maine BUGS kit for quite a while now, and everyone thinks it is a project that imitates a cricket and lightning bug.....and have skipped over it. Actually the Maine BUGS kit is a neat little kit that is a very inexpensive development system for the Picaxe 08-M micro. The BUGS program is only an example of how much stuff you can shove into the dimuative micro. I have created a new package of parts (UKB) that adds many more parts that can be modded onto the BUGS board to create all kinds of interesting projects including: QRSS keyer, random character practice Morse code generator, beacon keyer, timers, temperature controller and many others. The development of the projects will take place in an on-line discussion group that will foster hands-on learning of what the Picaxe microprocessor can do and how to program it.
The UK BUGS kit is $25.00
and the discussion group is free!
(order code = UKB)
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Price: $25.00
Lobstercon Picnic Table Outlets Kit
The Lobstercon Picnic Table Outlets kit was introduced as an attendance gift at Lobstercon 2008. It includes a small printed circuit board suitable for mounting in an Altoids tin, alligator clip leads, 5 volt regulator and several different types of connectors for powering projects laying around you bench or picnic table. Use the RCA connector for powering you Two Tinned Tunas or other QRPme kit. Use the USB connector for all those funky laptop accessory lamps, fans etc. The 4 pin Molex connector allows you to send both 5 and 12 volts to your custom benchtop creation. This updated kit now includes all the parts required to turn the PTO into a 12 volt gell cell battery charger like its big brother..the Tuna Power System.
AXEme Picaxe Construction Kit
The AXEme Picaxe Construction kit is a logical progression up from the elementary Lobstercon Maine Bugs kit. The kit contains all the fun 'stuff' for playing around with the Picaxe microprocessor and learning about programming. The centerpiece of the kit is a Picaxe 08M micro. An on board 170 tie point solderless breadboard is surrounded by a plethera of useful electronic items to interface to the micro: a one-wire temperature sensor, IR decoder, IR LED, piezo sounder, ultra-bright LED, 2 pushbutton switches, 10K potentiometer and RCA connector. Each interface item is wired to a SIP connector pin for total flexibility. Both 5 volt and 9 volt regulated power supplies are located on the board. The Picaxe enhanced download circuit is also located on the board. Additional resistors, LEDs, thermistor, photo-resistor, breadboard jumpers are also supplied with the kit. Download the Picaxe Programming Software from the www.picaxe.com site, build a download cable from an old serial using the supplied connector parts and you are on the road for hours and hours of fun using the easy to learn Picaxe programming language. Don't spend days writing that assembly language program to monitor the temperature, do it in minutes with the Picaxe micro and the AXEme Picaxe Construction Set! All the additional pieces not being used in your current project can be stored inside the can underneath your project.
CLICK for Builders Guide in PDF format
CLICK for Users Guide in PDF format
NEW! CLICK for Picaxe programming notes
Picaxe Hatchet Kit
The Picaxe Hatchet kit is a beginner's introductory kit to the Picaxe microprocessor. Six completely different applications around the ham shack have been programmed for both actual use around the shack and to serve as learning examples. Study the example programs and use them as is or modify them to suit your specific needs. Each program is fully documented in order to aid the user in learning how to program using the Picaxe micro. The 6 applications are: Variable delay T/R switch, Beacon keyer, Infrared remote controller, Multiple interval timer, Multiple setpoint temperature controller and Audio Voltage monitor.
Kid's Kit #1
Learn the Code
Label design by Katie Harper
The
Kid's Kit #1, Learn the Code, is a simple construction kit that
requires only a small Phillips and regular screwdriver to assemble.
When built, the kit becomes a code Morse Code practice set and is
ideal
for scouts and young children, .
A 9 volt battery clip and screw terminal connector are mounted
on the
underside of the wooden disk inside the can. A small buzzer provides
the sound and a small strip of printed circuit board serves as a key.
All the parts mount on a circular wooden disk cut to fit on the top of
the open can. The parts mounting locations have pilot holes
pre-drilled. All the parts come sealed inside a tuna fish can except
the wooden disk which fits on the can...not in it! Pull the easy
open tab, remove the lid to find the parts and start building....
Price: $10.00
>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Discontinued Kits <<<<<<<<<<<<<<
Two Tinned Tunas Kit
The original TTT kit is
discontinued...and replaced by:
The TTT- EZ Build & SUPER Tuna kits
The original TTT documentation is here!
The TTT- EZ Build & SUPER Tuna kits
The original TTT documentation is here!
The Two Tinned Tunas ( TTT) kit is an updated version of the classic TT2 kit designed by W1FB, Doug Demaw. The TT2 transmitter has been kitted by several QRP clubs in the past. This current version is a COMPLETE kit; whereas, the previous versions required additional parts scrounging for connectors, switch etc. This kit comes COMPLETE with all PCB mounted parts: transistors, capacitors, resistors, toroids, magnet wire, crystal, crystal socket and key jack. All chassis mounted parts: RCA jacks, T/R switch and PCB mounting hardware are also included. The kit also contains the solder, hookup wire and sandpaper necessary to complete the construction of the kit. Step by step assembly instructions, with Hi-res pictures are available below. The current label design is shown on the above picture. All holes necessary to mount the connectors, jack and T/R switch are pre-drilled in the can. All the parts come sealed inside a factory fresh tuna can with an easy open pull top lid. This kit is an excellent kit for 'beginners' or 'experts' alike and also makes a perfect gift. Can be assembled in one evening by a 'beginner'. A great conversation piece for every QRPer's bench!
NNew OPTIONS: Now available in 80m, 40m, 30m & 20m versions!
Click Here to view the Step by Step assembly guide...as a pdf
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W1REX