Silicon ChipBook Store - September 2001 SILICON CHIP
  1. Outer Front Cover
  2. Contents
  3. Publisher's Letter: MP3 format will change our music listening
  4. Subscriptions
  5. Feature: MP3: Changing The Way You Listen To Music by Jim Rowe
  6. Feature: Making MP3s: Rippers & Encoders by Greg Swain
  7. Review: Sony's VAIO Notebook Computer by Ross Tester
  8. Project: Build Your Own MP3 Jukebox; Pt.1 by Peter Smith
  9. Weblink
  10. Project: PC-Controlled Mains Switch by Trent Jackson & Ross Tester
  11. Product Showcase
  12. Project: Personal Noise Source For Tinnitus Sufferers by John Clarke
  13. Project: The Sooper Snooper by Ross Tester
  14. Feature: Using Linux To Share An Internet Connection; Pt.4 by Greg Swain
  15. Order Form
  16. Vintage Radio: The Healing R401E/S401E mantel radio by Rodney Champness
  17. Feature: Writing Articles For Silicon Chip by Leo Simpson
  18. Book Store
  19. Feature: Newsgroups: Common Terms & Abbreviations by Silicon Chip
  20. Back Issues
  21. Notes & Errata
  22. Market Centre
  23. Advertising Index
  24. Outer Back Cover

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Items relevant to "Build Your Own MP3 Jukebox; Pt.1":
  • Software for the "Build Your Own MP3 Jukebox" articles (Free)
  • AT90S2313 firmware and source code for the PC IR Interface & LCD Display (Software, Free)
  • IR Remote Receiver & LCD Display PCB pattern (PDF download) [07109011] (Free)
Articles in this series:
  • Build Your Own MP3 Jukebox; Pt.1 (September 2001)
  • Build Your Own MP3 Jukebox; Pt.1 (September 2001)
  • Build Your Own MP3 Jukebox; Pt.2 (October 2001)
  • Build Your Own MP3 Jukebox; Pt.2 (October 2001)
  • Computer Tips (January 2002)
  • Computer Tips (January 2002)
  • Computer Tips (April 2002)
  • Computer Tips (April 2002)
Items relevant to "PC-Controlled Mains Switch":
  • Software for the PC-Controlled Mains Switch (Free)
  • PC-Controlled Mains Switch PCB pattern (PDF download) [10109011] (Free)
  • Panel artwork for the PC-Controlled Mains Switch (PDF download) (Free)
Items relevant to "Personal Noise Source For Tinnitus Sufferers":
  • Personal Noise Source PCB pattern (PDF download) [01109011] (Free)
  • Panel artwork for the Personal Noise Source (PDF download) (Free)
Items relevant to "Using Linux To Share An Internet Connection; Pt.4":
  • Linux script files for Internet Connection Sharing (Software, Free)
Articles in this series:
  • Using Linux To Share An Internet Connection; Pt.1 (May 2001)
  • Using Linux To Share An Internet Connection; Pt.1 (May 2001)
  • Using Linux To Share An Internet Connection; Pt.2 (June 2001)
  • Using Linux To Share An Internet Connection; Pt.2 (June 2001)
  • Using Linux To Share An Internet Connection; Pt.3 (August 2001)
  • Using Linux To Share An Internet Connection; Pt.3 (August 2001)
  • Using Linux To Share An Internet Connection; Pt.4 (September 2001)
  • Using Linux To Share An Internet Connection; Pt.4 (September 2001)

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REFERENCE GREAT BOOKS FOR DIGITAL ELECTRONICS – A PRACTICAL APPROACH AUDIO POWER AMP DESIGN HANDBOOK By Douglas Self. 2nd Edition Published 2000 By Richard Monk. Published 1998. 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 and diagnosis of amplifier problems.368 pages in paperback. 85 $$ $$ 65 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. VIDEO SCRAMBLING AND DESCRAMBLING for Satellite & Cable AUDIO ELECTRONICS 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. 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 John Linsley Hood. First published 1995. Second edition 1999. TV by Graf & Sheets 75 $ NEW 2nd Edition 1998 3rd W 3rd NE NEW ON:: ITION ED EDITI ME SA SAME ICE!! PR PRICE UNDERSTANDING TELEPHONE ELECTRONICS By Stephen J. Bigelow. Fourth edition published 2001 In keeping With the distinguished tradition of its .. predecessors, Understanding Telephone Electronics, FOURTH EDITION, covers conventional telephone fundamentals, including both analog and modern digital communication techniques. It provides basic information on the functions of each telephone system component, how electronic circuits general dial tones, and how the latest digital transmission techniques work. 59 $$ GUIDE TO TV & VIDEO TECHNOLOGY By Eugene Trundle. First pub­­lished 1988. Second edition 1996. Eugene Trundle has written for many years in Television magazine and his latest book is right up to date on TV and video technology. The book includes both theory and practical servicing information and is ideal for both students and technicians. 382 pages, in paperback. 59 $$ 90  Silicon Chip 99 $ 85 $ EMC FOR PRODUCT DESIGNERS By Tim Williams. First pub­­lished 1992. 3rd edition 2000. 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. ELECTRIC MOTORS AND DRIVES By Austin Hughes. Second edition published 1993 (reprinted 1997). 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. 65 $ www.siliconchip.com.au BOOKSHOP WANT TO SAVE 10%? SILICON CHIP SUBSCRIBERS AUTOMATICALLY QUALIFY FOR A 10% DISCOUNT ON ALL BOOK PURCHASES! ENQUIRING MINDS! (To subscribe, see page 53) ALL PRICES INCLUDE GST PIC Your Personal Introductory Course ANALOG ELECTRONICS NEW NEW NEW NEW NEW NEW by John Morton – 2nd edition 2001 By Ian Hickman. 2nd edition1999. Essential reading for electronics designers and students alike. It will answer nagging questions about core analog theory and design principles as well as offering practical design ideas. With concise design implementations, with many of the circuits taken from Ian Hickman’s magazine articles. 294 pages in soft cover. 85 $ $ TELEPHONE INSTALLATION HANDBOOK by Steve Roberts $ 67 The definitive guide to home and small business installation - extensions, modems and telephone systems. Provides a practical guide to installation of telephone wiring. Ranges from the single extension socket to the Private Automatic Branch Exchange (PABX), with the necessary tools, test equipment and materials needed by installers. 178 pages in soft cover. NEW NEW NEW NEW NEW NEW NEW NEW NEW NEW NEW NEW 43 Concise and practical guide to getting up and running with the PIC Microcontroller. Assumes no NEW prior knowledge of microcon-trollers, introduces the PIC’s cpabilities through NEW simple projects. Ideal introduction for NEW students, teachers, technicians and electronics enthusiasts – perfect for NEW use in schools and colleges. NEW 270 pages in soft cover. NEW VIDEO & CAMCORDER SERVICING AND TECHNOLOGY by Steve Beeching (First published 2001) Provides fully up-to-date coverage of the whole range of current home video equipment, analog and digital. Information for repair and troubleshooting, with explanations of the technology of video equipment. 318 pages in soft cover. SILICON CHIP'S COMPUTER OMNIBUS First published 1999 SILICON CHIP'S ELECTRONICS TEST BENCH First published 2000 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. 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