Silicon ChipMarket Centre - March 1997 SILICON CHIP
  1. Outer Front Cover
  2. Contents
  3. Publisher's Letter: Pay TV picture quality is poor
  4. Book Store
  5. Feature: Driving A Computer By Remote Control by Ross Tester
  6. Feature: Video Conferencing: The Coming Boom by Sammy Isreb
  7. Project: Plastic Power PA Amplifier by Ross Tester
  8. Project: Signalling & Lighting For Model Railways by Jeff Monegal
  9. Project: Build A Jumbo LED Clock by John Clarke
  10. Serviceman's Log: The rich tapestry of servicing by The TV Serviceman
  11. Project: RGB-To-PAL Encoder For The TV Pattern Generator by John Clarke
  12. Project: Audible Continuity Tester by Rick Walters
  13. Feature: Cathode Ray Oscilloscopes; Pt.7 by Bryan Maher
  14. Product Showcase
  15. Order Form
  16. Back Issues
  17. Market Centre
  18. Advertising Index
  19. Outer Back Cover

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Items relevant to "Plastic Power PA Amplifier":
  • Plastic Power PA Amplifier Module PCB pattern (PDF download) [01103971] (Free)
Items relevant to "Build A Jumbo LED Clock":
  • Jumbo LED Clock PCB patterns (PDF download) [04302971/2] (Free)
  • Jumbo LED Clock panel artwork (PDF download) (Free)
Items relevant to "RGB-To-PAL Encoder For The TV Pattern Generator":
  • RGB-to-PAL Encoder PCB pattern (PDF download) [02302971] (Free)
Items relevant to "Audible Continuity Tester":
  • Audible Continuity Tester PCB pattern (PDF download) [04103971] (Free)
  • Audible Continuity Tester panel artwork (PDF download) (Free)
Articles in this series:
  • Cathode Ray Oscilloscopes; Pt.1 (March 1996)
  • Cathode Ray Oscilloscopes; Pt.1 (March 1996)
  • Cathode Ray Oscilloscopes; Pt.2 (April 1996)
  • Cathode Ray Oscilloscopes; Pt.2 (April 1996)
  • Cathode Ray Oscilloscopes; Pt.3 (May 1996)
  • Cathode Ray Oscilloscopes; Pt.3 (May 1996)
  • Cathode Ray Oscilloscopes; Pt.4 (August 1996)
  • Cathode Ray Oscilloscopes; Pt.4 (August 1996)
  • Cathode Ray Oscilloscopes; Pt.5 (September 1996)
  • Cathode Ray Oscilloscopes; Pt.5 (September 1996)
  • Cathode Ray Oscilloscopes; Pt.6 (February 1997)
  • Cathode Ray Oscilloscopes; Pt.6 (February 1997)
  • Cathode Ray Oscilloscopes; Pt.7 (March 1997)
  • Cathode Ray Oscilloscopes; Pt.7 (March 1997)
  • Cathode Ray Oscilloscopes; Pt.8 (April 1997)
  • Cathode Ray Oscilloscopes; Pt.8 (April 1997)
  • Cathode Ray Oscilloscopes; Pt.9 (May 1997)
  • Cathode Ray Oscilloscopes; Pt.9 (May 1997)
  • Cathode Ray Oscilloscopes; Pt.10 (June 1997)
  • Cathode Ray Oscilloscopes; Pt.10 (June 1997)

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Macro Cross Assemblers for these CPUs + 6800/01/03/05 and 6502: $140.00 for the set. Debug monitors: $70 for 6 CPUs. All compilers inc ‘HC12, XASMs and monitors: $480. 8051/52 or 80C320 Simulator (fast): $70. Disassemblers for 12 CPUs only $75. Try the new C-FLEA Virtual Machine for small CPUs, build a “C-Stamp”. Demo disk: FREE. All prices + $5 p&p. GRAN­TRONICS PTY LTD, PO Box 275, Wentworthville 2145. Ph/Fax (02) 9631 1236 or Internet: http://www.mpx.com. au/~lgrant WEATHER FAX DECODERS: for HF, VHF/UHF use with JVFAX, MAXISAT and SATFAX. Details D. G. Hopkins, 4 Handsworth Street, CAPALABA 4147. (07) 3390 3328. SATELLITE DISHES: international reception of Intelsat, Panamsat, Gori­ zont,Rimsat. Warehouse Sale – 4.6m dish & pole $1499; LNB $50; Feed $75. All accessories available. Videosat, 2/28 Salisbury Rd, Hornsby. Phone (02) 9482 3100 8.30-5.00 M-F. EPROM PROGRAMMERS/EMULATORS: Dataman-48 up to 48pin DIL. DatamanS4 world’s leading handheld programmer/emulator, onscreen editor, over 1500 device types including EPROMS/EEPROM/Flash up to 8Mbits. DOS/Win software, free updates. Call or email for de­tails. DIGITAL GRAPHICS P/L, PO Box 281, North Ryde 2113. (02) 9888 3105. dgriffo<at>ozemail.com.au http://www.ozemail.com.au/~dgriffo ALERT-A-PHONE Amplified Telephone Ringer Kit. Silicon Chip, February 1997. Very loud! T.T.S. P0 Box 357, Cleveland, Qld. 4163. Phone (07) 3821 1222. http:// www.globec.com.au/~tts NEW LCD 2x16 $20. Serial LCD Interface Kit with LCD $45. Largest range of PIC related products south of the equator: EASY PIC’n Beginners Book $46, CCS C Compiler $160, Basic Compilers and Interpreters. Ring or fax for Free Promo Disk. WEB search on DonTronics, PO Box 595, Tulla­marine 3043. Phone (03) 9338 6286 Fax (03) 9338 2935. MICROCRAFT PRESENTS: Dunfield (DDS) products are now available exstock at a new low price; please ask for our catalogue. Micro C, the affordable “C” compiler for embedded applications. Versions for 8051/52, 8086, 8096, 68HC08, 6809, 68HC11 or 68HC16 $139.95 each + $3 p&h • Now on special is the SDK, a package of ALL the DDS “C” compilers for $399 + $6 p&h • EMILY52 is a PC based 8051/52 high speed simulator $69.95 + $3 p&h • DDS demo disks $7 + $3 p&h • VHS VIDEO from the USA (PAL) “CNC X-Y-Z using car alter­nators” (uses car alternators as cheap power stepper motors!) $49.95 + $6 p&h (includes diagrams) • Device programming EPROMs/ PALs etc from $1.50 • Fixed price electronic design and PCB layout • Credit cards accepted • All goods sent certified mail • Call Bob for more de­ tails. MICRO­ CRAFT, PO Box 514, Concord NSW 2137. Phone (02) 9744 5440 or fax (02) 9744 9280. VIDEO CAMERA MODULES from $89. Tiny 36x38x17mm. Low light & infrared sensitive. Ultra tiny 28mm x 28mm PCB modules also avail­able. A.S. & S. Ph (09) 349 9413. MINI CUBE CAMERAS ROBUST ALUM CASE with lens. From $98. 43 x 48 x 48mm. 12 VDC. A.S. & S. (09) 349 9413. Fax (09) 344 5905. COLOUR VIDEO CAMERA MODULES from $299. With lens. 12 VDC. Auto shutter. Small. Light. (09) 349 9413. VIDEO AUDIO TRANSMITTERS 7" wireless CCTV sets. TX/RX module pair only $80. (09) 349 9413. Fax (09) 344 5905. !!!!!!!! THE TINIEST !!!!!!!! VIDEO CAMERA MODULE: PCB size just 28mmx28mm, infrared & low light sensitive, with 2.8, 3.7 or 5.5mm pinhole MicroZed Computers PO Box 634, ARMIDALE 2350 (296 Cook’s Rd) Ph (067) 722777 – may time out to Mobile 014 036775 Fax (067) 728987    (Credit Cards OK) http://www.microzed.com.au BASIC STAMPS & PIC Tools With third party supporting products, all in stock Easy to learn, easy to use sophisticated CPU based controllers Credit cards OK   Send two 45c stamps for info MEMORY * MEMORY * MEMORY SPECIAL! (Ex Tax) 1Mbx9 – 70ns $15 30-pin Simms BUSINESS FOR SALE – GATTON, QLD TV, Video, Microwave, Audio Repairs. Little Opposition. Excellent Figs. Huge Potential. 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PELHAM Memory Pty Ltd Suite 6, 2 Hillcrest Rd, Ph: (02) 9980 6988 Pennant Hills, 2120. Fax: (02) 9980 6991 Email: pelham1<at>ozemail.com.au lux infrared & low light. TEENY WEENY 28x28mm PCBs. ELEVEN board lenses. FOUR pinhole lenses. SIX C/CS mount lenses. IR & polaris­ing filters. 800 + nm 52 mW/Sr IR LEDs. Ancillary equipment, AFTER-SALES SERVICE, HELP and SILICON CHIP FLOPPY INDEX WITH FILE VIEWER Now available: the complete index to all SILICON CHIP articles since the first issue in November 1987. The Floppy Index comes with a handy file viewer that lets you look at the index line by line or page by page for quick browsing, or you can use the search function. All commands are listed on the screen, so you’ll always know what to do next. Notes & Errata also now available: this file lets you quickly check out the Notes & Errata (if any) for all articles published in SILICON CHIP. Not an index but a complete copy of all Notes & Errata text (diagrams not included). 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Microprocessor For Digital Effects Unit Advertising Index Av-Comm.....................................31 This is the 68HC705-C8P pro­gramm­ ed micro­pro­cessor IC for the Digital Effects Unit (see Feb­. 1995). Dick Smith Electronics..... 4,5,14-17 Price: $45 + $6 p+p Earthquake Audio........................87 Payment by cheque, money order or credit card to: Silicon Chip Pub­lica­ tions. Phone (02) 9979 5644; Fax (02) 9979 6503. Harbuch Electronics....................87 Instant PCBs................................95 68HC05 & HC11 DEVELOPMENT SYSTEMS: Oztechnics, PO Box 38, Illawong NSW 2234. Phone (02) 9541 0310. Fax (02) 9541 0734. http://www.oz­technics.com.au/ EPROMS, 27C010 new, unused production run surplus, $4 each + P&P, negotiable for quantities 25+. Contact Greg at NowTech Sydney on 0414- 331968, 24 hours HOMEMADE GENERATORS: how to instructions. Eight pages free text and colour photos on the Internet at http:// www.onekw.co.nz/onekw Jaycar ................................. 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