Silicon ChipProduct Showcase - July 2001 SILICON CHIP
  1. Outer Front Cover
  2. Contents
  3. Publisher's Letter: The Electric Wiring Debate - have YOU sent in your "Statement of Will"!?
  4. Feature: Statement of Will: Reform of Electrical Legislation
  5. Feature: Digital Amplifiers Are Here! by Jim Rowe
  6. Feature: A PC To Die For; Pt.2 - You Can Build It Yourself by Grreg Swain
  7. Project: The HeartMate Heart Rate Monitor by John Clarke
  8. Project: Do Not Disturb Telephone Timer by John Clarke
  9. Order Form
  10. Project: Pic-Toc - A Simple Digital Alarm Clock by Michael Moore
  11. Project: A Fast Universal Battery Charger; Pt.2 by John Clarke
  12. Review: Tektronik TDS3014 Colour Oscilloscope by Leo Simpson
  13. Review: PrismSound dScope Audio Test System by Leo Simpson
  14. Product Showcase
  15. Vintage Radio: How to repair Bakelite cabinets by Rodney Champness
  16. Back Issues
  17. Notes & Errata
  18. Book Store
  19. Market Centre

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Articles in this series:
  • A PC To Die For - And You Can Build It For Yourself (June 2001)
  • A PC To Die For - And You Can Build It For Yourself (June 2001)
  • A PC To Die For; Pt.2 - You Can Build It Yourself (July 2001)
  • A PC To Die For; Pt.2 - You Can Build It Yourself (July 2001)
  • A PC To Die For; Pt.3 - You Can Build It Yourself (August 2001)
  • A PC To Die For; Pt.3 - You Can Build It Yourself (August 2001)
Items relevant to "The HeartMate Heart Rate Monitor":
  • PIC16F84(A)-04/P programmed for the HeartMate Heart Rate Monitor [HEART.HEX] (Programmed Microcontroller, AUD $10.00)
  • PIC16F84 firmware and source code for the HeartMate Heart Rate Monitor [HEART.HEX] (Software, Free)
  • HeartMate Heart Rate Monitor PCB patterns (PDF download) [04107011/2] (Free)
  • Panel artwork for the HeartMate Heart Rate Monitor (PDF download) (Free)
Items relevant to "Do Not Disturb Telephone Timer":
  • Do Not Disturb Telephone Timer (PDF download) [12107011] (PCB Pattern, Free)
  • Panel artwork for the Do Not Disturb Telephone Timer (PDF download) (Free)
Items relevant to "Pic-Toc - A Simple Digital Alarm Clock":
  • PIC16F84(A)-04/P programmed for the Pic-Toc Simple Digital Alarm Clock [alexcloc.hex] (Programmed Microcontroller, AUD $10.00)
  • PIC16F84 firmware and source code for the Pic-Toc Simple Digital Alarm Clock [alexcloc.hex] (Software, Free)
  • Pic-Toc Simple Digital Alarm Clock PCB pattern (PDF download) [04207011] (Free)
Items relevant to "A Fast Universal Battery Charger; Pt.2":
  • ETD29 transformer components (AUD $15.00)
  • Wiring diagram for the Multi-Purpose Fast Battery Charger II (Software, Free)
  • Multi-Purpose Fast Battery Charger II PCB patterns (PDF download) [14106011, 14302982] (Free)
  • Panel artwork for the Multi-Purpose Fast Battery Charger II (PDF download) (Free)
Articles in this series:
  • A Fast Universal Battery Charger (June 2001)
  • A Fast Universal Battery Charger (June 2001)
  • A Fast Universal Battery Charger; Pt.2 (July 2001)
  • A Fast Universal Battery Charger; Pt.2 (July 2001)

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PRODUCT SHOWCASE Branded PC cards from DSE There are literally thousands of PC upgrade cards available out there. But do you know what you’re getting? For the most part, they’re either unbranded or carry a very obscure brand. Trying to buy another card the same as one you like can be daunting, if not impossible! Dick Smith Electronics have decided to change that by introducing a range of name-branded cards. Prominent in the USA, the “Dolphin” cards are new to the Australian market and are exclusive to DSE. They range from standard parallel and serial ISA and PCI cards through network cards to advanced USB and Firewire PCI cards. While intended for self-installation, DSE can also supply local installer details or do it for you at a DSE Power-House ‘Computer Upgrade Centre’. Contact: Dick Smith Electronics 2 Davidson St, Chullora NSW 2190 Phone: (02) 9642 9100 Fax (02) 9642 9153 Website: www.dse.com.au SMD R-G-B point-source LEDs A new line of point-source redgreen-blue surface-mount LED pixels have been released by Lumex (USA). These appear as full-colour point sources to the human eye and are able to generate any mix of the three primary colours. They’re idea for high-end indoor and outdoor signage, full-colour video displays or anywhere multi-colour lights are needed in strips or clusters. There are three individually-ad- dressable chips (R,G,B) in each SMD package. Built-in reflectors and/ or lenses combine the output to what appears to be a pointsource pixel, even at just 10cm away. Contact: Lumex Inc 290 E Helen Rd, Palatine, Il 60067 USA Phone: (0011) 1 847 2790 Website: www.lumex.com Double-insulated DMM from Jaycar Jaycar Electronics has released a new, auto-ranging Digital Multimeter that is designed to IEC1010 specifications. The unit is double insulated and can be used on 600V category III and 1000V category II installations at voltages up to 750AC and 1000V DC (relative to earth). The meter, Cat QM-1540, has an attractive modern styling and features Auto Power Off, Data Hold, Relative Measurement, Frequency and an audible overload warning as well as the normal Voltage, Current, Resistance and Capacitance ranges. Recommended retail price is $89.95 For more information, contact your nearest Jaycar store or visit the Jaycar website. Contact: Jaycar Electronics 100 Silverwater Rd, Silverwater NSW 2128 Phone: (02) 9741 8555 Fax (02) 9741 8500 Website: www.jaycar.com.au FREE SPEAKER PROJECT Authorised Distributors in Australia & New Zealand DOWNLOADS visit www.mass.com.au PLUS all the data, info and price lists you need on world-famous VIFA and ScanSpeak drivers: Build-your-own or buy ready-made speakers. sales<at>mass.com.au Ph: (08) 9434 4030 Fax: (08) 9434 9423 88  Silicon Chip ONICSHOWCASELECTRON ite web s o k c e h f C ore in for m Programmable arms, walkers and mobiles from robot-Oz “Hexapod 1” BASIC Stamps® and ® Muscle Wire www.robotoz.com.au Ph: (08) 9370 3456 NEW! HC-5 hi-res Vid eo Distribution Amplifier DVS5 Video & Audio Distribution Amplifier Fax: (08) 9370 2323 VGS2 Graphics Splitter MicroZed Computers GENUINE STAMP PRODUCTS FROM Five identical Video and Stereo outputs plus h/phone & monitor out. S-Video & Composite versions available. Professional quality. For broadcast, audiovisual and film industries. Wide bandwidth, high output and unconditional stability with hum-cancelling circuitry, front-panel video gain and cable eq adjustments. 240V AC, 120V AC or 24V DC High resolution 1in/2out VGA splitter. Comes with 1.5m HQ cable and 12V supply. Custom-length HQ VGA cables also available. Check our NEW website for latest prices and MONTHLY SPECIALS www.questronix.com.au Email: questav<at>questronix.com.au Video Processors, Colour Correctors, Stabilisers, TBC’s, Converters, etc. QUESTRONIX All mail: PO Box 548, Wahroonga NSW 2076 Ph (02) 9477 3596 Fax (02) 9477 3681 Visitors by appointment only Scott Edwards Electronics microEngineering Labs & others Easy to learn, easy to use, sophisticated CPU based controllers & peripherals. PO Box 634, ARMIDALE 2350 (296 Cook’s Rd) Ph (02) 6772 2777 – may time out to Mobile 0409 036 775 Fax (02) 6772 8987 http://www.microzed.com.au Most Credit Cards OK TOROIDAL POWER TRANSFORMERS  Manufactured in Australia  Comprehensive data available HARBUCH ELECTRONICS Pty Ltd 9/40 Leighton Pl. HORNSBY NSW 2077 Ph (02) 9476-5854 Fx (02) 9476-3231 EasyJack turns a power point into a phone socket With computer users needing closeby phone line sockets for Internet access, a new product released by Smart Connect is sure to find a ready market. It’s a device which allows phone signals to be sent around the home or office via existing 240V wiring. Called EasyJack, the Austel-approved system has a “base unit” which is plugged into any existing phone outlet and 240V outlet. An extension unit can then be plugged into any power outlet and any phone device, whether an actual phone, a modem, fax machine, etc, can simply be plugged into that extension unit. Suggested retail price will be around $239, which is similar to the retail price of the unit in the USA. Sold under various well-known brands, it has been on the US market for four years and has been popular with both home and business users. It is being marketed to retailers in Australia by Brilliant Marketing. Contact: Brilliant Marketing Phone: (02) 9715 5966 July 2001  89