23 February 2007

This up-to-date control module works with any universal infrared remote and features a blue LED readout and an optional rotary encoder. Its ability to both attenuate and amplify means that it can operate as a simple volume control or as a high-performance stereo preamplifier!

24 January 2007

If you have a perfect memory you won't need this. But the rest of us could find it very handy! It lets you know if you've left the garage door open without stumbling out in the dark or the pouring rain...

27 December 2006

Get your electronic speedo reading accurately

23 December 2006

Protect your investment and extend the life of your power tool rechargable batteries. Add this power tool charge controller and never cook a nicad again!

07 December 2006

Going bush in the 4WD or camper? Want to add a second battery for security and safety? Here's the safe way to do it.

30 November 2006

Would you like to build some high quality speakers and don't mind doing some enclosure assembly finishing? These M6 compact bass reflex systems from theloudspeakerkit.com could be just what you are looking for. Use them on stands or on a bookshelf.

19 November 2006

Over the last couple of months, we described how to built a demo board for the PICAXE Net Server (PNS) and then configured a home network to make it accessible over the Internet. This month, we look at building the first of two Internet-enabled demonstration projects.

18 November 2006

Want to switch power to a high-current load using a circuit capable of supplying just a few milliamps? No problem - build and use the SILICON CHIP DC Relay Switch.

13 November 2006

If you're into any kind of racing - like cars, bikes, boats or even horses - this project is for you. It's a microwave Doppler speed radar system, similar to the expensive gear used by traffic police, only much cheaper. It can read directly in km/h or mph for speeds up to 250km/h+.

23 October 2006

This simple device lets you operate your CD/DVD player, set-top box (even the newest ones!), VCR or other program source using its remote control from another room in the house. It receives the signal from the remote control and relays this to the other room via a 2-wire cable. An infrared LED then retransmits the signal to your remote controlled equipment.