Silicon ChipIndex to Volume 11 - December 1998 SILICON CHIP
  1. Outer Front Cover
  2. Contents
  3. Publisher's Letter: Making do with old computers
  4. Review: Harman Kardon Signature Series by Leo Simpson
  5. Review: The Olympus ES10 Transparency Scanner by Ross Tester
  6. Product Showcase
  7. Project: Engine Immobiliser Mk.2 by John Clarke
  8. Project: Thermocouple Adaptor For DMMs by Rick Walters
  9. Back Issues
  10. Project: A Regulated 12V DC Plugpack by Ross Tester
  11. Order Form
  12. Project: Build Your Own Poker Machine; Pt.2 by Andersson Nguyen
  13. Vintage Radio: Improving AM broadcast reception; Pt.2 by Rodney Champness
  14. Feature: Radio Control by Bob Young
  15. Book Store
  16. Project: Making Use Of An Old PC Power Supply by Leo Simpson
  17. Feature: GM's Advanced Technology Vehicles by Julian Edgar
  18. Feature: Computer Bits by Greg Swain
  19. Feature: Index to Volume 11
  20. Market Centre

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Articles in this series:
  • Build Your Own Poker Machine (November 1998)
  • Build Your Own Poker Machine (November 1998)
  • Build Your Own Poker Machine; Pt.2 (December 1998)
  • Build Your Own Poker Machine; Pt.2 (December 1998)
  • Book Review (April 2003)
  • Book Review (April 2003)
Articles in this series:
  • Improving AM broadcast reception; Pt.1 (November 1998)
  • Improving AM broadcast reception; Pt.1 (November 1998)
  • Improving AM broadcast reception; Pt.2 (December 1998)
  • Improving AM broadcast reception; Pt.2 (December 1998)
  • Improving AM broadcast reception, Pt.3 (January 1999)
  • Improving AM broadcast reception, Pt.3 (January 1999)
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  • Radio Control (October 1998)
  • Radio Control (October 1998)
  • Radio Control (November 1998)
  • Radio Control (November 1998)
  • Radio Control (December 1998)
  • Radio Control (December 1998)
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Index to Volume 11: January-December 1998 Features 01/98   4 Understanding Electric Lighting; Pt. 3 01/98 14 Compasses: From Magnetite To Digital 02/98   4 Hot Web Sites For Bits 02/98 12 Understanding Electric Lighting; Pt. 4 03/98   4 Understanding Electric Lighting; Pt. 5 03/98   9 Labview Ver.5 Virtual Instrumentation Software 03/98 42 Review: Norbiton Systems PC Bus Digital I/O Kit 03/98 62 Feedback On The 500W Power Amplifier 03/98 83 Auto Detect & Hard Disc Drive Parameters 04/98   4 Review: Philips DVD840 Digital Video Disc Player 04/98 12 Understanding Electric Lighting; Pt. 6 04/98 16 VET Anti-Virus Software 04/98 74 A Chook Raffle Program For Your PC 05/98  4 Australia's Revolutionary Concept Car 05/98 12 Troubleshooting Your PC; Pt. 1 06/98   4 Troubleshooting Your PC; Pt. 2 06/98 12 Vantis Synario Starter Software 06/98 40 Understanding Electric Lighting; Pt. 7 07/98   4 Troubleshooting Your PC; Pt. 3 07/98 12 How To Hold A Garage Sale 07/98 40 Understanding Electric Lighting; Pt. 8 08/98 16 Electromagnetic Compatibility Testing; Pt. 1 08/98 12 Troubleshooting Your PC; Pt. 4 09/98   4 Troubleshooting Your PC; Pt. 5 09/98 14 Electromagnetic Compatibility Testing; Pt. 2 09/98 28 Time Alignment Testing Of Loudspeakers 10/98   4 CPU Upgrades & Overclocking 10/98 16 Electromagnetic Compatibility Testing; Pt. 3 10/98 80 Dual CS505-4 Turntable 11/98   4 Silicon Chip On The WWW 11/98   8 Beyond The Basic Network 11/98 86 Understanding Electric Lighting, Pt.9 12/98   4 Hifi Review: Harman Kardon Signature Series 12/98 14 Review: The Olympus ES10 Transparency Scanner 92  Silicon Chip 12/98 80 GM's Advanced Technology Vehicles Serviceman’s Log 01/98 40 Mitsubishi C6343; Akai VS303EA VCR; National TC2038; Teac CT-M631S; NEC N-3419 02/98 56 NEC FS-5185 (MM-2 Chassis PWC4034A); Beovision 3854 2502 Stereo TV; Beocord VHS91/4493 VCR; Beolink 1000 Hifi 03/98 28 Toshiba 329P8A; Fujitsu General FG2012 04/98 28 Panasonic TC-29V50A (MX2A Chassis); Akai VS-F10EA VCRs; Tandy 1100HD Laptop 05/98 27 1990 Grundig 68cm TV; Blaupunkt IS 7039 VT; JVC HR-D600 VCR 06/98 28 Blaupunkt Stereo TV/RC; Sharp R/C; B&D ControllA-Door R/C; Sanyo SS Plus CPP6012-00; Samsung Winner VB306 VCR; KTX 386SX16 Notebook Computer; JVC HRD211EM VCR; Panasonic NV-J11A VCR; Orion 10/VR VCR/TV; Panasonic TC-68A61 TV 07/98 28 Sanyo VRH-5100 VCR; Philips 4-Band 749 Portable Transistor Radio; 1989 JVC AV-S290 AUT Stereo TV 0 8 / 9 8 2 7 S o ny K V- G 2 1 F 2 ; A k a i CT2167A; NEC N9034M VCR 09/98 20 Delco Car Radios 7265845/7272505; Masud a S 2 1 T X S T V; P h i l i p s VR3442/75 VCR 10/98 53 More on Delco Car Radios; Kenwood Car Sound System KRC-810; Princess 14CT9 TV (Goldstar PC04X Chassis); 1993 Teac MV1490 Televideo 1 1 / 9 8 3 0 S a nyo C P P 3 3 1 0 T X - 0 1 (A4-A33 Chassis); Sony KVC2931S (AE-1B Chassis); ICL ErgoLite (Acer 80486 DX-50) Computer; Car Computers 12/98 28 Philips 28CT8893/75Z KR 6687R 2B-S Chassis; Sony KV2264AS; Acer 500 MM211 Monitor Computer Bits 01/98 76 Norton Utilities V2: Hard Disc Maintenance For PCs 02/98 88 Norton Utilities V2 For Win95; Pt. 2 03/98 88 Norton Utilities V2 For Win95; Pt. 3 03/98 83 Auto Detect & Hard Disc Drive Parameters 04/98 53 DirectX 5: Why You Need It 04/98 16 Review: VET Anti-Virus Software 05/98 12 Troubleshooting Your PC; Pt. 1 06/98   4 Troubleshooting Your PC; Pt. 2 06/98 58 Should You Buy The Very Latest PC? 07/98   4 Troubleshooting Your PC; Pt. 3 07/98 72 Network Cards & Networking 08/98 40 Troubleshooting Your PC; Pt. 4 09/98   4 Troubleshooting Your PC; Pt. 5 10/98   4 CPU Upgrades & Overclocking 11/98 81 Windows 98: How To Clean Install The Upgrade Version 12/98 86 Buying A PC Isn't Always Hassle-Free Radio Control 01/98 70 Jet Engines In Model Aircraft; Pt. 1 02/98 80 Jet Engines In Model Aircraft; Pt. 2 03/98 84 Jet Engines In Model Aircraft; Pt. 3 04/98 78 Jet Engines In Model Aircraft; Pt. 4 05/98 70 Radio-Controlled Gliders And Launch Winches 06/98 53 Radio-Controlled Gliders; Pt. 2 07/98 69 Radio-Controlled Gliders; Pt. 3 08/98 67 The Art Of Slope Soaring 10/98 82 The Art Of The F3B Glider 11/98 63 A Mixer Module For F3B Glider Operations; Pt. 1 12/98 68 A Mixer Module For F3B Glider Operations; Pt. 2 Vintage Radio 01/98 49 Simple Regenerative Receiver 02/98 76 Clean Audio For Old Henry 03/98 74 A Fault With A Difference 04/98 78 A Farewell, An Introduction And A Little General 05/98 86 Safety With Vintage Radios 06/98 68 Look Mas, No Tuning Gang! 07/98 76 Australia's Last Valve Radios 08/98 85 An Australian-Made 6-Transistor Personal Portable Projects to Build 04/98 66 PC-Controlled 0-30kHz Sinewave Generator 04/98 82 Build A Laser Light Show 05/98 32 Build A 3-LED Logic Probe 05/98 36 A Detector For Metal Objects 05/98 54 An Automatic Garage Door Opener; Pt. 2 05/98 60 Command Control For Model Railways; Pt. 4 05/98 74 40V 8A Adjustable Power Supply; Pt. 2 06/98 18 Universal High Energy Ignition 06/98 60 The Roadies' Friend Cable Tester 06/98 74 Universal Stepper Motor Controller 06/98 82 Command Control For Model Railways; Pt. 5 07/98 18 Build A Heat Controller 07/98 54 15-Watt Class-A Amplifier Module 07/98 66 Simple Charger For 6V & 12V SLA Batteries 07/98 80 Automatic Semiconductor Analyser 08/98   4 The Opus One Loudspeaker System 08/98 22 Simple I/O Card With Automatic Data Logging 08/98 54 Build A Beat Triggered Strobe 08/98 72 15W/Channel Class-A Stereo Amplifier 09/98 32 A Blocked Air Filter Alarm 09/98 36 A Waa-Waa Pedal For Your Guitar 09/98 58 Build A Plasma Display Or A Jacob's Ladder 09/98 66 Gear Change Indicator 09/98 80 A Capacity Indicator For Rechargeable Batteries 10/98 24 Lab Quality AC Millivoltmeter; Pt. 1 10/98 32 PC-Controlled Stress-O-Meter 10/98 60 Flash Attack! 10/98 66 Versatile Electronic Guitar Limiter 10/98 74 Connect And Forget 12V Battery Charger 11/98 18 The Christmas Star 11/98 24 Turbo Timer For Your Car 11/98 36 Build Your Own Poker Machine; Pt.1 11/98 54 An FM Transmitter For Musicians 11/98 66 Lab Quality AC Millivoltmeter; Pt. 2 12/98 24 Engine Immobiliser Mk.2 12/98 32 Thermocouple Adaptor For DMMs 12/98 40 Regulated 12V DC Plugpack 12/98 54 Build Your Own Poker Machine; Pt.2 12/98 74 Making Use Of An Old PC Power Supply 09/98 76 A Short History Of Spy Radios In WW2; Pt. 1 10/98 87 A Short History Of Spy Radios In WW2; Pt. 2 11/98 78 Improving AM Broadcast Reception; Pt. 1 12/98 62 Improving AM Broadcast Reception; Pt. 2 06/98 38 Current Indicator For 12V Battery Chargers 06/98 38 Charging Lithium Ion Cells 06/98 39 Code Access Control 06/98 39 Battery Capacity Meter Circuit 07/98 26 Bargraph Auto Tachometer 07/98 27 Phase/Program Indicator 07/98 27 N-Channel FET Tester 07/98 27 1.5V DC-DC Converter 08/98 32 LOPT/Shorted Turns Tester 08/98 32 Low Voltage Drop Bridge Rectifier 08/98 32 Thermal Protection For Power FETs 08/98 33 Stepper Motor Driver 08/98 33 High Frequency Driver Protection 09/98 26 0V Output For Adjustable 3-Terminal Regulators 09/98 26 Simple Relay Voltage Booster 09/98 27 Automatic Reversing For Model Trains 09/98 27 DVM Adaptor For High Frequency AC 10/98 43 Independent Messages From Sound Recorder 10/98 44 Frequency Doubler For A Cruise Control 10/98 44 Charger Controller For An Outboard Motor 10/98 44 Fuel Injector Driver For Added Power 11/98 58 Regulator For A Car Battery Charger 11/98 58 DTMF Radio Alarm System 12/98 20 Improved Relay Voltage Booster 12/98 20 LED Indication For 12V SLA Charger 12/98 21 Speed Alarm & Digital Speedometer 01/98 18 4-Channel Lightshow; Pt. 1 01/98 28 Command Control System For Model Railways; Pt. 1 01/98 58 Pan Controller For CCD Video Cameras 01/98 64 A One Or Two-Lamp Flasher 02/98 18 Multi-Purpose Fast Battery Charger; Pt. 1 02/98 25 Telephone Exchange Simulator For Testing 02/98 36 Command Control System For Model Railways; Pt. 2 02/98 60 Demonstration Board For Liquid Crystal Displays 02/98 66 4-Channel Lightshow; Pt. 2 03/98 18 Sustain Unit For Electric Guitars 03/98 23 Nifty Inverter For Compact Fluorescent Lamps 03/98 34 A 5-Element FM Antenna 03/98 46 Multi-Purpose Fast Battery Charger; Pt. 2 03/98 54 Command Control System For Model Railways; Pt. 3 03/98 66 PC-Controlled Liquid Crystal Display Board 04/98 34 An Automatic Garage Door Opener; Pt.1 04/98 56 Build A 40V 8A Adjustable Power Supply; Pt.1 Circuit Notebook 01/98 74 Programmable Multispark CDI 01/98 74 Versatile Laser Beam Door Minder 01/98 74 12/24V Courtesy Lamp Extender For Cars 01/98 75 Solid State LED Oscilloscope 02/98 86 Electronic Circuit Breaker 02/98 86 Simple Op Amp Hybrid 02/98 87 Quasi-Peak Detector 03/98 60 RF Noise Generator 03/98 61 240VAC-Powered Strobe Lamp 03/98 61 Cheap Ammeter Using LEDs 04/98 42 DC Amplifier For CRT Deflection 04/98 43 Engine Water Temperature Gauge 04/98 43 Nicad Cell Tester & Discharger 05/98 20 Deluxe LED Tester Identifies Leads 05/98 20 Torch Battery Recharger 05/98 21 Linear Voltage Controlled Oscillator Notes & Errata 01/98 85 240VAC 10A Motor Speed Controller, November 1997 01/98 85 Stepper Motor Driver With Onboard Buffer, Dec 1997 04/98 93 Nicad Zapper, August 1994 04/98 93 5-Digit Tachometer, Oct 1997 05/98 92 Multi-Purpose Fast Battery Charger, Feb/March 1998 08/98 93 12V CFL Inverter, March 1998 10/98 93 Motor Speed Controller, June 1997 10/98 93 On-Board Mixer For R/C Receivers, July 1997 10/98 93 Positive Earth HEI, Ask SC, November 1997 10/98 93 High Energy Ignition, June 1998 10/98 93 Opus One Loudspeaker System, August 1998 11/98 93 12V Trickle Charger, Oct 1998 12/98 91 Electric Fence Controller, July 1995 12/98 91 Chook Raffle, April 1998 12/98 91 High Energy Ignition, May/ June 1998, May 1990 December 1998  93