Silicon ChipBook Store - April 2001 SILICON CHIP
  1. Outer Front Cover
  2. Contents
  3. Publisher's Letter: Time for a change in the electrical wiring rules
  4. Feature: Unmanned Air Vehicles: A Force To Be Reckoned With by Bob Young
  5. Review: Thomson DTI362TH Digital Set Top Box by Leo Simpson
  6. Project: A GPS Module For Your PC by Peter Johnson
  7. Project: Dr Video: An Easy-To-Build Video Stabiliser by Jim Rowe
  8. Review: Sound Blaster Live! Platinum 5.1 by Ross Tester
  9. Feature: Help Reform Electrical Legislation by Silicon Chip
  10. Project: A Tremolo Unit For Musicians by John Clarke
  11. Order Form
  12. Project: The Minimitter FM Stereo Transmitter by John Clarke
  13. Project: Intelligent Nicad Battery Charger by Peter Hayles
  14. Feature: Computer Tips: Tweaking Internet Connection Sharing by Greg Swain
  15. Feature: A New 555 Timer IC by Leo Simpson
  16. Vintage Radio: Keith Lang: a collector in the west by Rodney Champness
  17. Product Showcase
  18. Book Store
  19. Back Issues
  20. Notes & Errata: LP Doctor / PIC Programmer and Checkerboard / Bass Blazer
  21. Market Centre
  22. Advertising Index
  23. Outer Back Cover

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Articles in this series:
  • Unmanned Air Vehicles: A Force To Be Reckoned With (April 2001)
  • Unmanned Air Vehicles: A Force To Be Reckoned With (April 2001)
  • Global Hawk: America's Advanced Unmanned Aircraft (May 2001)
  • Global Hawk: America's Advanced Unmanned Aircraft (May 2001)
  • Weird & Wonderful: New Generation Pilotless Aircraft (June 2001)
  • Weird & Wonderful: New Generation Pilotless Aircraft (June 2001)
Items relevant to "A GPS Module For Your PC":
  • GPS PC Interface PCB pattern (PDF download) [PJGPS2K1] (Free)
Items relevant to "Dr Video: An Easy-To-Build Video Stabiliser":
  • Dr Video PCB pattern (PDF download) [02104011] (Free)
  • Panel artwork for the Dr Video (PDF download) (Free)
Items relevant to "A Tremolo Unit For Musicians":
  • Tremolo Unit PCB pattern (PDF download) [01104011] (Free)
  • Panel artwork for the Tremolo Unit (PDF download) (Free)
Items relevant to "The Minimitter FM Stereo Transmitter":
  • Minimitter FM Stereo Transmitter PCB [06104011] (AUD $15.00)
  • Minimitter FM Stereo Transmitter PCB pattern (PDF download) [06104011] (Free)
  • Minimitter front panel artwork (PDF download) (Free)
Items relevant to "Intelligent Nicad Battery Charger":
  • Intelligent Nicad Battery Charger PCB pattern (PDF download) [14104011] (Free)
  • Intelligent Nicad Battery Charger panel artwork (PDF download) (Free)
Articles in this series:
  • Computer Tips: Tweaking Internet Connection Sharing (April 2001)
  • Computer Tips: Tweaking Internet Connection Sharing (April 2001)
  • Computer Tips: Tweaking Windows With Tweak UI (May 2001)
  • Computer Tips: Tweaking Windows With Tweak UI (May 2001)
  • Computer Tips: Backing Up Your Email (July 2001)
  • Computer Tips: Backing Up Your Email (July 2001)
  • Dual Booting With Two Hard Disk Drives (January 2009)
  • Dual Booting With Two Hard Disk Drives (January 2009)
  • A Look At The MacBook 2010 (March 2010)
  • A Look At The MacBook 2010 (March 2010)

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REFERENCE GREAT BOOKS FOR AUDIO POWER AMP DESIGN HANDBOOK INDUSTRIAL BRUSHLESS SERVOMOTORS By Douglas Self. 2nd Edition Published 2000 85 $ By Peter Moreton. Publ. 2000 From one of the world’s most respected audio authorities. The new 2nd edition is even more comprehensive, includes sections on load-invariant power amps, distortion residuals, diagnosis of amplifier problems, and much more. 368 pages in paperback. VIDEO SCRAMBLING AND DESCRAMBLING for If you've ever wondered how they scramble video on cable and satellite TV, this book tells you! Encoding/decoding systems (analog and digital systems), encryption, even schematics and details of several encoder and decoder circuits for experimentation. Intended for both the hobbyist and the professional. 290 pages in paperback. NEW 2nd TCP/IP EXPLAINED 99 AUDIO ELECTRONICS Satellite & Cable TV by Graf & Sheets Edition 1998 $ By John Linsley Hood. First published 1995. Second edition 1999. 65 $ This book is for anyone involved in designing, adapting and using analog and digital audio equipment. It covers tape recording, tuners and radio receivers, preamplifiers, voltage amplifiers, audio power amplifiers, compact disc technology and digital audio, test and measurement, loudspeaker crossover systems, power supplies and noise reduction systems. 375 pages in soft cover. By Philip Miller. Published 1997. $ 99 By Tim Williams. First published 1991 (reprinted 1997). $ LOCAL AREA NETWORKS: An Introduction to the Technology 65 Includes grounding, printed circuit design and   layout, the characteristics of practical active and    passive components, cables, linear ICs, logic   circuits and their interfaces, power supplies,    electromagnetic compatibility, safety and     thermal management. 302 pages, in paperback. ELECTRIC MOTORS AND DRIVES By John E. McNamara. 2nd edition 1996. By Austin Hughes. Second edition published 1993 (reprinted 1997). 69 $ For non-specialist users – explores most of the widely-used modern types of motor and drive, including conventional and brushless DC, induction, stepping, synchronous and reluctance motors. 339 pages, in paperback. ESSENTIAL LINUX EMC FOR PRODUCT DESIGNERS 99 Widely regarded as the standard text on EMC, this book provides all the information necessary to meet the requirements of the EMC Directive. It includes chapters on standards, measurement techniques and design principles, including layout and grounding, digital and analog circuit design, filtering and shielding and interference sources. The four appendices give a design checklist and include useful tables, data and formulae. 299 pages, in soft cover. 65 $ By Steve Heath. Published 1997. By Tim Williams. First pub­­lished 1992. 2nd edition 1996. $ 85 $ THE CIRCUIT DESIGNER’S COMPANION Assumes no prior knowledge of TCP/IP, only a basic understanding of LAN access protocols, explaining all the elements and alternatives. Combines study questions with reference material. Examples of network designs and implementations are given. 518 pages, in paperback. Want to become more familiar with local area networks (LANs) without facing the challenge of a 400-page text? . Gives familiarity with the concepts involved and provides a start for reading more detailed texts. 191 pages, in paperback. Designed as a guide for professionals and a module text for electrical and mechanical engineering students. A step-by-step approach covering construction, how they work, how the motor behaves and how it is rated and selected. It may only be a small book but it has outstanding content! 186 pages in hardback. $ 85 Provides all the information and software that is necessary for a PC user to install and use the freeware Linux operating system. It details, setp-by-step, how to obtain and configure the operating system and utilities. It also explains all of the key commands. The text is generously illustrated with screen shots and examples that show how the commands work. Includes a CD-ROM containing Linux version 1.3 and including all the interim updates, basic utilities and compilers with their associated documentation. 257 pages, in paperback. BOOKSHOP WANT TO SAVE 10%? SILICON CHIP SUBSCRIBERS AUTOMATICALLY QUALIFY FOR A 10% DISCOUNT ON ALL BOOK PURCHASES! ENQUIRING MINDS! (To subscribe, see page 85) ALL PRICES INCLUDE GST UNDERSTANDING TELEPHONE ELECTRONICS SETTING UP A WEB SERVER By Stephen J. Bigelow. Third edition published 1997 by Butterworth-Heinemann. $ 59 A very useful text for anyone wanting to become familiar with the basics of telephone technology. The 10 chapters explore telephone fundamentals, speech signal processing, telephone line interfacing, tone and pulse generation, ringers, digital transmission techniques (modems & fax machines) and much more. Ideal for students. 367 pages, in soft cover. GUIDE TO TV & VIDEO TECHNOLOGY By Eugene Trundle. First pub­­lished 1988. Second edition 1996. Eugene Trundle has written for many years in Television magazine and his latest book is right up to date on TV and video technology. The book includes both theory and practical servicing information and is ideal for both students and technicians. 382 pages, in paperback. $ 59 SILICON CHIP'S ELECTRONICS TEST BENCH First published 2000 A collection of the “most asked for” Test Equipment projects and features from the pages of Australia’s “most asked for” electronics magazine. 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Orders over $100 P&P free in Australia. AUST: Add $A5.50 per book NZ: Add $A10 per book, $A15 elsewhere By Simon Collin. Published 1997. $ 69 Covers all major platforms, software, links and web techniques. It details each step required to choose, install and configure the hardware and software elements, create an effective site and promote it successfully. 273 pages, in paperback DIGITAL ELECTRONICS – A PRACTICAL APPROACH By Richard Monk. Published 1998. With this book you can learn the principles and practice of digital electronics without leaving your desk, through the popular simulation applications, EASY-PC Pro XM and Pulsar. Alternatively, if you want to discover the applications through a thoroughly practical exploration of digital electronics, this is the book for you. A free floppy disk is included, featuring limited function versions of EASY-PC Professional XM and Pulsar. 249 pages, in paperback. 65 $ SILICON CHIP'S COMPUTER OMNIBUS First published 1999 Hints, tips, Upgrades and Fixes for your computer from articles published in SILICON CHIP in recent years. Covers DOS, Windows 3.1, 95, 98 and NT. A must for the computer user. $10.95 INC GST TAX INVOICE Your Name_________________________________________________ PLEASE PRINT Address ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________ Postcode_______________ Daytime Phone No. (______) __________________________________ STD Email___________________<at>_________________________________  Cheque/Money Order enclosed OR  Charge my credit card –  Bankcard  Visa Card  MasterCard No: Signature______________________Card expiry date PLUS P&P (if applic): $........................... TOTAL$ AU.............................. 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