Silicon ChipMarket Centre - November 1999 SILICON CHIP
  1. Outer Front Cover
  2. Contents
  3. Publisher's Letter: DC power in the home; it could be made to work
  4. Feature: USB: Hassle-Free Connections To Your PC by Peter Smith
  5. Project: A Speed Alarm For Cars; Pt.1 by John Clarke
  6. Book Store
  7. Serviceman's Log: Price isn't everything by The TV Serviceman
  8. Project: Multi-Colour LED Christmas Tree by Les Grant
  9. Feature: Electric Lighting; Pt.15 by Julian Edgar
  10. Product Showcase
  11. Feature: Setting Up An Email Server by Peter Smith
  12. Project: Build An Intercom Station Expander by Paul Hoad
  13. Vintage Radio: The case of the disappearing TV sets by Rodney Champness
  14. Project: Foldback Loudspeaker System For Musicians by John Clarke
  15. Project: Railpower Model Train Controller; Pt.2 by John Clarke & Leo Simpson
  16. Order Form
  17. Notes & Errata
  18. Market Centre
  19. Advertising Index
  20. Outer Back Cover

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Items relevant to "A Speed Alarm For Cars; Pt.1":
  • PIC16F84(A)-04/P programmed for the Speed Alarm for Cars [SPEED254.HEX] (Programmed Microcontroller, AUD $10.00)
  • PIC16F84 firmware and source code for the Speed Alarm for Cars [SPEED254.HEX] (Software, Free)
  • Speed Alarm for Cars PCB patterns (PDF download) [05310991/2] (Free)
  • Speed Alarm for Cars panel artwork (PDF download) (Free)
Articles in this series:
  • A Speed Alarm For Cars; Pt.1 (November 1999)
  • A Speed Alarm For Cars; Pt.1 (November 1999)
  • Speed Alarm For Cars, Pt.2 (December 1999)
  • Speed Alarm For Cars, Pt.2 (December 1999)
Articles in this series:
  • Understanding Electric Lighting; Pt.1 (November 1997)
  • Understanding Electric Lighting; Pt.1 (November 1997)
  • Understanding Electric Lighting; Pt.2 (December 1997)
  • Understanding Electric Lighting; Pt.2 (December 1997)
  • Understanding Electric Lighting; Pt.3 (January 1998)
  • Understanding Electric Lighting; Pt.3 (January 1998)
  • Understanding Electric Lighting; Pt.4 (February 1998)
  • Understanding Electric Lighting; Pt.4 (February 1998)
  • Understanding Electric Lighting; Pt.5 (March 1998)
  • Understanding Electric Lighting; Pt.5 (March 1998)
  • Understanding Electric Lighting; Pt.6 (April 1998)
  • Understanding Electric Lighting; Pt.6 (April 1998)
  • Understanding Electric Lighting; Pt.7 (June 1998)
  • Understanding Electric Lighting; Pt.7 (June 1998)
  • Understanding Electric Lighting; Pt.8 (July 1998)
  • Understanding Electric Lighting; Pt.8 (July 1998)
  • Electric Lighting; Pt.9 (November 1998)
  • Electric Lighting; Pt.9 (November 1998)
  • Electric Lighting; Pt.10 (January 1999)
  • Electric Lighting; Pt.10 (January 1999)
  • Electric Lighting; Pt.11 (February 1999)
  • Electric Lighting; Pt.11 (February 1999)
  • Electric Lighting; Pt.12 (March 1999)
  • Electric Lighting; Pt.12 (March 1999)
  • Electric Lighting; Pt.13 (April 1999)
  • Electric Lighting; Pt.13 (April 1999)
  • Electric Lighting, Pt.14 (August 1999)
  • Electric Lighting, Pt.14 (August 1999)
  • Electric Lighting; Pt.15 (November 1999)
  • Electric Lighting; Pt.15 (November 1999)
  • Electric Lighting; Pt.16 (December 1999)
  • Electric Lighting; Pt.16 (December 1999)
Items relevant to "Railpower Model Train Controller; Pt.2":
  • Railpower PCB pattern (PDF download) [09308991] (Free)
  • Railpower panel artwork (PDF download) (Free)
Articles in this series:
  • Build The Railpower; Pt.1 (October 1999)
  • Build The Railpower; Pt.1 (October 1999)
  • Railpower Model Train Controller; Pt.2 (November 1999)
  • Railpower Model Train Controller; Pt.2 (November 1999)
  • Railpower Model Train Controller; Pt.3 (December 1999)
  • Railpower Model Train Controller; Pt.3 (December 1999)

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Taxation Invoice ABN 49 003 205 490 _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ Enclosed is my cheque/money order for $­__________ or please debit my ❏ Bankcard   ❏ Visa Card   ❏ Master Card Card No. Signature­­­­­­­­­­­­ ________________________ Card expiry date______/______ Name _____________________________________________________ Street _____________________________________________________ Suburb/town _________________________ Postcode______________ 94  Silicon Chip FOR SALE TELEPHONE EXCHANGE SIMULATOR, SC Feb. 1998. Test equipment without the cost of telephone lines. $190. MAGNETIC CARD READER, SC Jan. 1996. Holds up to 8 cards. Use as a door lock. $65. Melbourne 9806 0110. ELECTRONIC/MECHANICAL DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION: we offer a complete design service for electronic and mechanical devices. Most work is done in house and you deal directly with the designers. No job is too small and can be to prototype or “turn key” stage, in one offs or for future production. Simply send us an email at vladimir<at>u030.aone.net.au with your questions or requirements and we will get back to you. VIDEO STEREO TRANSMITTERS & RECEIVERS $149 Multi Channel up to 500 metres. www.allthings.com.au WEATHER STATIONS: Windspeed & direction, inside temperature, outside temperature & windchill. Records highs & lows with time and date as they occur. $420.00 complete plus sales tax if appli­cable. Optional rainfall and PC interface. Used by Government Departments, farmers, pilots, and weather enthusiasts. Other models with barometric pressure, humidity, dew point, solar radiation, UV, leaf wetness, etc. Just phone, fax or write for our FREE catalogue and price list. Solar Flair/ Ecowatch ph: (03) 5968 4863 fax: (03) 5968 5810, PO Box 18, Emerald, Vic., 3782. ACN 006 399 480. RAIN BRAIN AND DIGI-TEMP KITS: 8 station sprinkler controllers, 60 channel temp monitor uses DS1820s over 500 metres. Has PC Data logging. Mantis Micro Products, http://www.home.aone.net.au/mantismp PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARDS for all magazine projects, then go to http:// www.cia.com.au/rcsradio RCS Radio – Bexley (+61 2) 9587 3491. PC-CONTROLS: Receiver 144148MHz (PLL), DS2401 ID-Reader, Temperature Recorder (DS1615), AF Generators, Temperature measurement, I/O cards, Data Logging, ActiveX. Ph/Fax (02) 9482 1565. http://www. ar.com.au/~softmark 1/3 PRICE HEATSHRINK TUBING from 20 cents 2 : 1 Shrink CSA UL 125C GP 600 Volt. www.allthings.com.au C COMPILERS: everything you need to develop C and ASM software for 68HC08, 6809, 68HC11, 68HC12, 68HC16, 8051/52, 8080/85, 8086, 8096 or AVR: $155.00 each. Macro Cross Assemblers and Disassemblers for above CPUs + 6800/01/03/05, 6502 and 68HC12 for $78. Debug monitors: Need prototype PC boards? Positions At Jaycar We have the solutions – we print electronics! Four-day turnaround, less if urgent; Artwork from your own positive or file; Through hole plating; Prompt postal service; 29 years technical experience; Inexpensive; Superb quality. We are often looking for enthusiastic staff for positions in our retail stores and head office at Rhodes in Sydney. A genuine interest in electronics is a necessity. Phone 02 9743 5222 for current vacancies. Printed Electronics, 12A Aristoc Rd, Glen Waverley, Vic 3150. Phone: (03) 9545 3722; Fax: (03) 9545 3561 Call Mike Lynch and check us out! We are the best for low cost, small runs. Satellite TV Reception International satellite TV reception in your home is now affordable. Send for your free info pack containing equipment catalog, satellite lists, etc or call for appointment to view. We can display all satellites from 76.5° to 180°. KITS-R-US PO Box 314 Blackwood S.A. Ph/fax 08 8270 3175 FMTX2A Universal Stereo Coder $49 FMTX2B 30mW Xtal Locked 100MHz Transmitter $49 FMTX1 1-3 Watt Free Running Transmitter $49 FMX1 200mW Full Broadcast Transmitter, built & tested $499 FM220 10-18 Watt FM BGY133 Philips Linear $499 FM1525 25 Watt Discrete Linear FM Band $499 FM2100 110 Watt Discrete Linear FM Band $699 FM3000 300 Watt Discrete Linear FM Band $1499 Philips 828E/A VHF Receiver Boards (6 metres) $9 AWA 721 VHF Receiver Boards (2 metres) $9 AWA 721 VHF transmitter boards 1 watt (2 metres) $19 Philips 323 UHF transmitter boards 500mW (70cm) $19 AEM 35 Watt Little Brick Audio Power Amp $15 Digi-125 200W RMS Audio Power Amp $39 CA Clipper Compiler, new in box $49 6dBd Gain Colinear FM Band Antenna $999 Roll Smart-1 FM Station Audio Processor $999 Free catalog on disk of discounted surplus components Same day shipping, credit cards OK, circuits supplied. SPECIAL STEAM BOAT KITS $14 FREE PC DIGITAL VIDEO Recorder Software with 4 CH Capture Card * VIDEO Transmitters from $119 * 90 mW IR LEDS * DIGITAL PC VIDEO RECORDER - TIME LAPSE - MOTION DETECTION from $113 * PIR DETECTOR inbuilt concealed PINHOLE Mono or DSP COLOUR Camera, Microphone & Timer/Controller for VCR - Lights - etc from $139 * BULLET CAMERAS 480 Line 0.05 lux SONY CCD or DSP COLOUR from $132 * QUADS 4 Pix 1 screen from $256 HI-RES better than SUPER-VHS Quality * Modules 32 x 32 from $76 COLOUR DSP Pinhole from $155 with Tiny Hi-Sens On-Board MICROPHONE * MINI CAMERAS 36 x 36 from $85 - SONY CCD $102 - COLOUR DSP $162 * DOME from $88 - SONY CCD $105 - COLOUR DSP $164 * Video BALUNS from $7 * DIY PAKS: 4 Cameras, Switcher & Supply from $499 - with 14" Monitor from $601 with MUX for FULL SCREEN / RESOLUTION RECORDING from $1209 * 4 COLOUR CAMERAS, SWITCHER & POWER SUPPLY from $807 - with COLOUR QUAD 4 Pix 1 Screen from $1211 * With MUX $2033 * COLOUR QUADS from $512 * COLOUR DUPLEX MUX from $1329 * 14" MONITORS from $218 - with Inbuilt 4 Ch SWITCHER from $256 * SEE-in-the-DARK CAMERA & INFRARED ILLUMINATOR Kits from $19 * ANCILLARY EQUIPMENT * DISCOUNTS * Ask for our Catalogue & New Enquiry Offer * www. allthings.com.au * T 08 9349 9413 AV-COMM P/L, 198 Condamine St, Balgowlah, NSW 2093. Tel: 02 9949 7417 or 9948 2667. Fax: 9949 7095; www.avcomm.com.au Silvertone’s RC Receiver Still the best little performer available! $78 for 6 CPUs. All compilers, XASMs and monitors: $480. 8051/52 Simulator (fast, now incl. 80C320): $78. Try the C-FLEA Virtual Machine for small CPUs, build a “C-Stamp”. Demo desk: FREE. All prices + $5 p&p. Atmel Flash CPU Programmer: Handles the 89Cx051, the 89C5x and 89Sxx series, and the new AVRs in both DIP and PLCC44. Also does most 8-pin EEPROMs. Includes socket for serial ISP cable. $199, $37 tax, $10 p&p. SOIC adaptors: 20-pin $90, 14-pin $85, 8-pin $80. Credit cards accepted. GRAN­TRONICS PTY LTD, PO Box 275, Wentworthville 2145. Ph (02) 9896 7150; Fax (02) 9631 1236; or Internet: http://www.grantronics.com.au SOLAR PANELS: 120 watt $995.00, 80 watt $650.00, 60 watt $510.00, 40 watt $395.00 (all with 25 year guarantee). UNBREAKABLE PANELS: 64 watt $550.00, 42 watt $420.00, 32 watt $340.00, 11 watt $190.00, 5 watt $120.00, 1.25 watt $80.00. WIND Still only $129.50 AM or $149.50 FM. May be used with most ppm transmitters. This and many other radio control products available from: Silvertone Electronics, PO Box 580, Riverwood 2210. Phone/Fax (02) 9533 3517. www.silvertone.com.au GENERATORS: 400 watt $950.00. INVERTERS: sinewave inverters, inverter/chargers, mod. Sinewave inverters, call with requirements. AUST­RALIA WIDE DELIVERY (Free on orders over $500.00). TASMAN ENERGY: (03) 6362 3050 Fax (03) 6362 3054. SATELLITE TV DIGITAL RX NTSC to PAL MPEG-2 FTA EPG Encryption CAM from $399. www.allthings.com.au November 1999  95 Silicon Chip Binders Keep your copies safe, secure and always available with SILICON CHIP binders: they’re cheap insurance! Altronics................................. 36-38 REAL VALUE AT Av-Comm Pty Ltd.........................95 PLUS P &P Coffs Harbour Electronics............55 $12.95  Heavy board covers with 2-tone green vinyl covering Advertising Index Clarke & Severne........................55 Computronics Corporation..........55  Each binder holds up to 14 issues so that you can include catalogs Dick Smith Electronics........... 12-15  SILICON CHIP logo printed in gold-coloured lettering on spine & cover Harbuch Electronics....................54 EMC Technologies.......................55 Instant PCBs................................95 Janteknology Distribution..........IFC Price: $12.95 plus $5 p&p each (available Aust. only) Jaycar .............................. 45-52,95 Order by phoning (02) 9979 5644 & quoting your credit card number; or fax the details to (02) 9979 6503; or mail your order with cheque or credit card details to Silicon Chip Publications, PO Box 139, Collaroy, NSW 2097. Kits-R-Us.....................................95 Microgram Computers..............3,55 MicroZed Computers...................55 Premier Batteries.........................11 Printed Electronics...................... 95 HAMMOND ORGAN NOT WORKING: contact Eric Warren 02 4787 6836 email elwarren<at>ozemail.com.au to inspect and make offer. toria, for sale $70,000 WIWO. Suits technician. Good return, low rent. Call BH (03) 9743 7505 PH/FAX. 0411 149897 MOBILE. Questronix...................................55 PCBS MADE, ONE OR MANY. Low prices, hobbyists welcome. Sesame Electronics (02) 9554 9760 sesame<at>internetezy.com.au http:// members.tripod.com/~sesame_elec WANTED RobotOz......................................95 KIT ASSEMBLY ANY KITS assembled/repaired: professional, speedy service. Phone Nev­ille Walker (07) 3857 2752. BUSINESS FOR SALE ELECTRONICS RETAIL/REPAIR BUSINESS in western suburbs, Vic- VINTAGE AND CLASSIC hifi/audio, Leak, Quad, Beam Echo, Rogers, Marantz, Fisher, Dynaco, Heathkit, McIntosh, Radford, Pye, Lowther, Altec, Klipsch, SME, Garrard, Loftin-White amps, etc in any condition. Radio and audio valves. (02) 6255 2333. WE PAY UP TO $60 for contributions to Circuit Notebook. Send your circuit with a brief description to Silicon Chip Publications, PO Box 139, Collaroy, NSW 2097. HELP SAVE THE NIGHT SKY! We are losing our heritage of starry night skies. Poor, inefficient outdoor lighting is causing glare and “light pollution”. This wastes energy and increases greenhouse gas emissions. You can help by joining SYDNEY OUTDOOR LIGHTING IMPROVEMENT SOCIETY (SOLIS). SOLIS aims to educate and inform about quality outdoor lighting and its benefits. We also lobby councils, government and other bodies to promote good lighting practice. SOLIS meetings are held third Monday night of each month at Sydney Observatory. Individual membership is $20 pa. Donations are also welcome. Cheques payable to “SOLIS c/- NSAS”, PO Box 214, West Ryde 2114. Email: tpeters<at>pip.elm.mq.edu.au 96  Silicon Chip Resurrection Radio......................61 Robotic Education Products........55 R.T.N............................................55 SC Binders..................................11 SC Computer Omnibus...........OBC SC EFI Tech Special..................IBC Silicon Chip Bookshop........... 24-25 Silicon Chip Subscriptions...........89 Silvertone Electronics..................95 Smart Fastchargers.....................59 Solar Flair/Ecowatch....................94 Telelink Communications.............55 Truscott’s Electronic World...........59 Vision Beyond 2020.......................9 Zoom EFI Special........................11 _____________________________ PC Boards Printed circuit boards for SILICON CHIP projects are made by: • RCS Radio Pty Ltd, 651 Forest Rd, Bexley, NSW 2207. Phone (02) 9587 3491. • Marday Services, PO Box 19-189, Avondale, Auckland, NZ. Phone (09) 828 5730.