04 July 2007

...and save real $$$$ into the bargain!

You may not be aware of it but without going to any real expense, you can make major energy savings at home and in the office. Nor do you have to make any compromises in day-to-day comfort. All you have to do is be aware of what all your appliances actually consume and then take appropriate action.

02 July 2007

While it's easy enough to source all of the bits 'n' pieces for the projects described in SILICON CHIP, labelling for the front/rear panels can be a real problem. Sure, a neat printing job with a permanent marker can be functional but it doesn't look very professional. Besides, what if you want to add graphics?

25 June 2007

Concluding our Turntable Review - this month we look at some of the software you'll need to clean up that old vinyl and save precious memories to CD.

22 June 2007

As well as the new PICAXE 14-M introduced over the past few pages, Revolution Education Ltd, the UK based developers of the PICAXE system, have been hard at work for the last few months. Clive Seager talks us through the latest PICAXE developments.

17 June 2007

A cheap, adjustable design that lets you switch devices on and off according to speed.

15 June 2007

There's a new kid on the block! He's from the rapidly-growing PICAXE family (now with 11 siblings!) and goes by the name of 14-M. If you're a PICAXE fan, Stan wants you to meet him 'cos he's really friendly - especially if you already know his younger brother, 08-M!

11 June 2007

The Programmable Ignition System would not be complete without the addition of engine knock sensing. This Knock Detector is useful for adjusting ignition timing maps and can also automatically retard the ignition timing if engine knock is detected.

10 June 2007

Spot the speakers in the above home theatre photo. Can't see them? Think they're Gone With the Wind? You're right: they are!

08 June 2007

In Pt.2 this month, we present the construction details for matching left and right channel mirror-image modules, together with the circuit and construction details of the power supply.

06 June 2007

Interesting circuit ideas which we have checked but not built and tested. Contributions from readers are welcome and will be paid for at standard rates.