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Silicon Chip - November 2009
by Silicon Chip
This month features a wealth of interesting articles and projects. We have a look at the new Roland EGX-350 Desktop Engraver.
This compact easy to use engraver allows you to make and mill your own pcb's in a matter of hours, no need for messy chemicals
or solution tanks. This unit will route, drill and cut-out your pcb board to a very high-degree of accuracy. Also this month, the
new Quantumdata 780 HDMI tester, this unit will allow you to test HDMI equipment, such as LCd's and Plasma TV sets, as
well as DVD players and computer displays.
This month's projects include a very easy to build webserver in a box. This webserver unit will house your own website with the
ability to monitor 4 analog inputs and 4 digital outputs. These can be switched and monitored from anywhere in the world even
through a mobile phone with web browser. Also this month, a twin engine speedmatch indicator, ideal for the boating enthusiast,
this unit provides a visual indication if both motors are operating at the same speed and allows you to match the
output of the motors for maximum efficiency. The final part, or the high-quality stereo DAC is covered, including how to combine the
various modules and how to set-up the remote control.
Plus all the regular great columns.
Grab a copy now, at an unbeatable price of only $5.90
Features
• Milling Prototype PC Boards with the Roland EGX-350
• Review: Quantumdata 780 HDMI Tester
• Moore's Law Marches on at Intel
• Picaxe Update: The Latest Releases
Projects
• WIB: Web Server In a Box, Part 1
• Twin-Engine SpeedMatch Indicator for Boats
• High-Quality Stereo Digital-To-Analog Converter, Part 3
• GPS Synchronisation for Clocks with Sweep Hands
• A Dead-Simple Masthead Amplifier
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Silicon Chip - October 2009
by Silicon Chip
Just Arrived the new October Issue of Silicon Chip, with a wealth of interesting articles and projects, this
magazine is ideal for the electronics enthusiast. This month's articles, include an in-depth look at
oscilloscope probes. These are parts are much more complex than a simple resistor capacitor filter.
We have a good look at these and what should be considered when using them to monitor circuits. Also
this month, how to hand solder very small SMD IC's. Want to use a particular IC but it is only available
as an SMD part, this simple guide will help.
This month's projects include a great new Universal I/O board with USB Interface. Ideal for use as a simple computer controller,
the board features plenty of I/O points for monitoring and control. A range of on-board LED's for indication and a number of
dip switches for setting preset values. The board can be easily controller using Visual Basic or other computer programming software.
Also this month the second part of the High-Quality Digital to Analog Converter, including the construction details and where
to buy the electronic parts. Finally this month, a useful electronic megaohm and leakage current meter. This unit is easy to
build and includes a LCD readout for measuring and testing wiring insulation and equipment checks.
Together with the regular real life tales from the Serviceman's Log as well as the Circuit Notebook and your Questions.
Features
• The Secret World of Oscilloscope Probes
• How to Hand-Solder very small SMD IC's
• Review: The FLIR i5 Infrared Camera
Projects
• A Universal I/O Board with USB Interface
• High-Quality Stereo Digital-To-Analog Converter, Part 2
• Digital Megaohm and Leakage Current Meter
• Using a Wideband O2 Sensor in your Car, Part 2
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Silicon Chip - September 2009
by Silicon Chip
This month's features include an interesting look into the new OLED technology and how it can be easily used with
microcontrollers and other microprocessors, to provide attractive and high resolution displays. Plenty of code examples
are provided and this is an excellent introduction to this new technology. Also this month's features, include a review of the
new Saleae Logic Analyzer, this compact and economical unit can be used to monitor digital data from 8 points and is
ideal for testing and debugging digital circuits.
This month's projects include a fantastic new High-Quality Stereo DAC. Thus unit is a top of the line unit and
will deliver excellent sound output from your DVD Player. The sound output is equal to the best high-end CD players and
can be easily combined into an existing sound system. Also this month a useful Wideband O2 sensor for your car. This unit is
designed to monitor the air/fuel ratio in your car and is ideal for precise engine tuning to deliver optimum performance for your car.
This month also includes a simple seismograph, that can be built quickly and easily on a simple protoboard, this unit features the
PICAXE-08M microcontroller. Finally this month, an AutoDimm feature for the GPS clock, ideal for use in bright areas or at night
to dim the display.
Plus all the regular great columns.
Grab a copy now, at an unbeatable price of only $5.90
Features
• Introducing OLED Displays
• Review: At Last An Affordable Logic Analyser
Projects
• High Quality Stereo Digital-To-Analog Converter, Part 1
• Using a Wideband O2 Sensor in your Car, Part 1
• Build a Simple Seismograph on a Protobard
• Autodim Add-On for the 6-Digit GPS Clock
• 3 Channel UHF Rolling-Code Remote Control, Part 2
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Silicon Chip - August 2009
by Silicon Chip
Just Arrived the new August Issue of Silicon Chip, with a wealth of interesting articles and projects, this
magazine is ideal for the electronics enthusiast. This month's articles, include a look at locating ships using
a VHF reveiver as well as plotting their course using available software. This in-depth article is a great introduction
into the Automatic Identification System (AIS) used on ships and the information it provides. Also this month,
it is the official start of Digital Radio in Australia, we have a look at the different transmission systems and
broadcast category licences.
This month's projects include a follow on to the article on identify local ships, with a easy to do modification to
a Uniden scanner to receive the 160MHz AIS transmissions. Also this month, a SD Card Music Player & Recorder. This
easy to build unit, allows playback of wav files stored on SD Cards. The unit can also be used as a recorder to
store sound bites on a SD card. For the Solar, Wind system or for just checking your car battery, a new Lead-Acid Battery
Checker Project. This compact unit, can check both standard Lead-Acid Batteries as well as the Sealed Lead Acid batteries (SLA)
used in many back-up applications. The unit is suitable for 6V, 12V and 24V batties, and gives a visual indication
if the battery is is good or poor condition. Finally, this month a deluxe 3-Channel UHF Remote Control, with a
high degree of security. The unit can be used to switch 3 separate devices, such as lights, doors etc. This unit
is loaded with features and is ideal for use in the home.
Together with the regular real life tales from the Serviceman's Log as well as the Circuit Notebook and your Questions.
Features
• What Ship Is That, Ship Identification and Tracking
• Digital Radio Is Coming, Part 5
• Review: JTAGMaster Boundary Scan Tester
Projects
• Converting a Uniden Scanner ot Pick Up AIS Signals
• An SD Card Music & Speech Recorder/Player
• Lead-Acid/SLA Battery Condition Checker
• A 3-Channel UHF Rolling Code Remote Control, Part 1
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Silicon Chip - July 2009
by Silicon Chip
This month an excellent article on Water Desalination and how it works. Plus a look at the new water desalination plants
being built in Australia. Plus this month we compare two low cost video recorders, is there a difference? The results
are quite surprising. Finally a look at the annual CeBIT show, the annual IT show in Australia, with a wealth of new products and
local inventions.
This month's projects include the a new Lead-Acid Battery Zapper and Desulphator, this remarkable unit will
rejunenate old lead acid batteries by pulsing a high-voltage waveform to dissolve the lead-sulphate crystals on the
plates. This unit is easy to build and economically priced. The unit works with 6V, 12V and 24V batteries. Secondly this month,
a compact easy to use hand-held Metal Locator, this unit is ideal for the handyman to locate steel frames, studs,
nails etc in plaster walls. The unit is fitted with adjustable sensitivity and is also able to discriminate between
ferrous and non-ferrous metals. Finally this month, a multi-function active filter module. This unit is ideal for
use in active crossovers in loudspeaker systems, as well as a low-pass filter for driving sub-woofer amplifiers.
The unit can also be set as a high-pass or bandpass filter. The unit can be built cheaply and will work with
larger amplifiers.
Plus all the regular great columns.
Grab a copy now, at an unbeatable price of only $5.90
Features
• The Magic of Water Desalination
• Review: Two Low-Cost DVD Recorders
• CeBIT: What's New At Australia's Largest IT Show
Projects
• Lead-Acid Battery Zapper & Desulphator Mk.3
• Hand-Held Metal Locator
• Multi-Function Active Filter Module
• High-Current, High-Voltage Battery Capacitor Meter, Pt.2
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Silicon Chip - June 2009
by Silicon Chip
Just Arrived the new June Issue of Silicon Chip, with a wealth of interesting articles and projects, this
magazine is ideal for the electronics enthusiast. This month's articles, include a look at a electric vehicle conversion
using regularly available electric equipment and a standard 3-phase Induction Motor. Plus the final part of the look
at the introduction of Digital Radio, looking at the signal formats to be used and also building a suitable antenna. Finally
a look at the new Voice Activated Remote Control for use with your TV, DVD or Home Theatre system.
This month's projects include a high-current, high-voltage Battery Capacity Meter, this unit will monitor the charge and
discharge of standard lead-acid batteries as well as NiCad and NiMH batteries. Ideal for use with a solar or wind system,
the data can be logged to your computer and warning given when load conditions are excessive and when the battery capacity is low.
Easy to build with a LCD display and attractive, solid case construction. Also this month a beam-break flash trigger, this unit
works with the Time Delay Photoflash Trigger and is ideal for capturing real-time events. Plus this month, A low cost attractively designed
Digital Audio Oscillator can be built to product sine, square, triangle and sawtooth waveforms, ideal for the workshop or
lab. The unit has LCD display for settings and easy to use controls, for changing the frequency and waveform.
Together with the regular real life tales from the Serviceman's Log as well as the Circuit Notebook and your Questions.
Features
• Mal's Electric Vehicle Conversion
• Digital Radio is Coming, Part 4
• VoiceMe: A Voice Activated Remote Control
Projects
• High-Current, High-Voltage Battery Capacity Meter
• GPS Driver Module for the 6-Digit Clock, Part 2
• Build a Beam-Break Flash Trigger
• Hand-Held Digital Audio Oscillator
• PICAXE Humidity Measuring
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Silicon Chip - May 2009
by Silicon Chip
This month some interesting real-world examples and articles of working in the electronics industry. Firstly, a light hearted look
at working in the tech-support department, some of the common questions and frustrations from being in the front lines. Also the
new HID lamps, these portable units are great for camping and offer high-efficieny and brightness. Finally, a look at why
calibration of test equiment is important and also how to draw simple circuit diagrams on your computer, using the Protel Autotrax software.
This month's projects includes a dead-accurate 6-digit GPS Clock, this unit receives the GPS signals to set and update
your clock at regular intervals, no need to set and check your clock, it will always be accurate. Housed in an attractive case with
large easy to read digits, this unit is ideal for the home or office. Also this month, a new high performance 230V 10A speed
controller, this unit can be used with drills, routers, saws, lawn edgers and any device using a brush-type 230V motor. The unit
offers smooth control for the full range of speeds from near zero to full speed. This month also includes a handy unit for
checking the accuracy of your digital multimeter, the unit outputs a precision 10.000V output for calibrating and
testing your measuring equipment. Finally a UHF remote control mains switch for 230Vac equipment, ideal for use on the farm or
in the backyard, the unit can be used to switch pumps or sprinkler systems.
Plus all the regular great columns.
Grab a copy now, at an unbeatable price of only $5.90
Features
• Terror Tales from the Front Line
• HID Lamps
• Why Calibrate Your Test Equipment
• How to Draw Circuit Schematics in Protel Autotrax
Projects
• Dead Accurate 6-Digit GPS-Locked Clock, Part 1
• 230Vac 10A Full Wave Motor Speed Controller
• Precision 10V DC Reference for Checking DMM's
• UHF Remote 2-Channel 230Vac Power Switch
• Input Attenuator for the Digital Audio Millivoltmeter
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Silicon Chip - April 2009
by Silicon Chip
Just Arrived the new April Issue of Silicon Chip, with a wealth of interesting articles and projects, this
magazine is ideal for the electronics enthusiast. This month's articles, a great introduction to wireless networking
with Ubuntu and Puppy Linux. Revive that old laptop and enable wireless networking with this minimal footprint operating
system, this is easy to set-up and this step by step introduction is an ideal way to get started. Also this month, the
third part of our introduction to Digital Radio, this month we look at the transmitters and receivers for this technology.
Finally a look at the new Tektronix Mixed Signal Oscilloscope, this unit has 4 analog and 16 digital inputs, with
terrific performance specs.
This month's projects include a multi-function remote controller lamp dimmer. This unit is very professional and inlcudes
five different modes of operation, with ability to dim as well as switch as required. The unit has low power consumption and
has nine preset brightness levels, ideal for setting the right mood. The unit uses a standard remote control and is designed for
240V systems. Also this month a handy School Zone Speed Alert, this compact unit will give an audio reminder at the
time school zone speed limits are in operation and is a great way to avoid an expensive fine. Also this month a useful
USB printer switch and a microcurrent DMM adapter for measuring those very small current values.
Together with the regular real life tales from the Serviceman's Log as well as the Circuit Notebook and your Questions.
Features
• Digital Radio is Coming, Part 3
• Wireless Networking with Ubuntu and Puppy Linux
• Review: Tektronix MSO2024 Mixed Signal Oscilloscope
Projects
• Multi-Function Remote-Controlled Lamp Dimmer
• School Zone Speed Alert
• USB Printer Share Switch
• Build A Microcurrent DMM Adaptor
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Silicon Chip - March 2009
by Silicon Chip
This month a wealth of useful technical articles for the engineer and hobbyists. Firstly, how to revive an old laptop with
a small footprint operating system. Ideal for bringing that retired laptop back to life, this operating system needs
only 93MB when running, an operates entirely in RAM. This will allow you to run your laptop a number of applications reasonably
quickly with minimal memory or processor requirements. Also the second part of our article on Digital Radio, looks at some of the
technical aspect and improvements in performance this new technology with bring. Finally a quick brief at how to safely
discharging high energy and high voltage capacitors.
This month's projects include a GPS Synchronized Clock, the GPS system also transmits a time reference signal. This signal
can easily be decoded and used to control or set a clock for maximum accuracy. This inexpensive kit, will allow you to use
a standard wall clock with a GPS module, such that there is no need to adjust or set the time again. Also this month a
new Theremin unit, these units can produce some great sounds and provide some ideal entertainment and learning
experience. Use your hands to control the pitch and the volume of this unit, the theory of the design is also
covered in detail in this design. Finally this month a very useful Digital Audio Millivoltmeter, this unit is
ideal for the repair man or technician, the signal is measured in mV, dBv and also dbm. The unit will measure from
5Hz to 100kHz and will measure signals of only 160µV.
Plus all the regular great columns.
Grab a copy now, at an unbeatable price of only $5.90
Features
• Reviving Old Laptops with Puppy Linux
• Digital Radio is Coming, Part 2
• How Do You Safely Discharge High-Energy Capacitors
Projects
• A GPS-Synchronised Clock
• New Improved Theremin Mk 2
• Build A Digital Audio Millivoltmeter
• Microcontrollers Can Be a Snap
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Silicon Chip - February 2009
by Silicon Chip
In stock now the new February Issue of Silicon Chip, with a wealth of interesting articles and projects, this
magazine is ideal for the electronics enthusiast. This month's articles, include a look at digital radio and
it's expected introduction in Australia in May. We have a brief look at the theory behind the operation of
digital radio and the benefits it offers. Also for the RC Model enthusiast, a look at the new 2.4GHz DSS radio
control system. This new improved system offers far greater reliability and is less prone to interference with
a unique addressing code, enabling a large number of aircraft to be used simultaneously. Finally this month,
a review of the new Waverunner 104MXi 1GHz Oscilloscope, this digital oscilloscope offers a USB connection and
can be directly controller by Windows XP.
This month's projects include a new design for the Tempmaster, this efficient electronic thermostat can be used
to control a freezer, bar-fridge or other cooling device. The unit is designed for 240Vac operation and controls
the unit by the mains supply, so no modification is required to the fridge or freezer. Also this month, a new
Motor Speed Controller for power tools or appliances. This unit is rated up to 10A and offers smooth speed control
over the entire range. Finally, a sound triggered photoflash unit, this is ideal for creating stunning photos of
explosions or high-speed motion, including projectiles. The unit offers a wide range of time settings and is easy to
build, using readily available parts.
Together with the regular real life tales from the Serviceman's Log as well as the Circuit Notebook and your Questions.
Features
• Digital Radio Is Coming
• Review: LeCroy Waverunner 140Mxi Digital Scope
• 2.4GHz DSS Radio Control Systems
Projects
• Tempmaster Electronic Thermostat
• 10A Universal Motor Speed Controller
• Programmable Time Delay Flash Trigger
• Multi-Purpose Car Scrolling Display, Part 3
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Silicon Chip - January 2009
by Silicon Chip
This month we have a look at the design theory behind the new Honda V6 engine, which can run on three, four or
six cylinders. This new design inproves fuel economy, whilst maintaining a smooth and comfortable ride for the
passengers. Also this month how to set-up a dual booting computer with two hard drives. Ideal if you want to
run two operating systems on 2 separate hard disks. This easy to follow guide will have you up and running quickly.
Finally a look at the latest in state-of-the-art GPS system, the Navman 300t, this system offers live traffic updates,
3D mode, warning and speed limit locations, lane guidance for expressways and much more.
This month's projects includes a USB-Sensing Mains Power Switch, this unit will automatically switch the
connected Mains Peripherals on with your PC, ideal for switching the sound unit, etc on when you
turn on your computer, saves power too. Designed for a 240Vac mains system. Also build an
add-on remote switch for switching a mains relay from your computer. This can be used for
switching lights etc, directly from your computer. This month a simple easy to build AM
loop antenna, ideal for improving the reception of your AM radio in remote locations,
this antenna can be built in a couple of hours and will improve your reception considerably.
The second part of the scrolling display is also featured, with the construction and
software installation details provided. Finally a 433MHz UHF remote switch, this unit
has a range over 200m and is ideal for use as a garage door opener or switching lights
in a remote location.
Plus all the regular great columns.
Grab a copy now, at an unbeatable price of only $5.90
Features
• Honda's 3.5-Litre V6 with Cylinder De-activation
• Dual Booting with Two Hard Disk Drives
• Review: Navman Platinum S300t GPS Unit
Projects
• USB-Sensing Mains Power Switch
• Remote Mains Relay Mk.2
• AM Broadcast Band Portable Loop Antenna
• Multi-Purpose Car Scrolling Display, Part 2
• 433MHz UHF Remote Switch
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