Silicon ChipMarket Centre - 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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CCTV Quads from $154 / $276 Mono / Colour 4 pixs 1 screen www.allthings.com.au UNIVERSAL DEVICE PROGRAMMER: Low cost, high performance, 48-pin, works in DOS or Windows inc NT/2000. $1320. Universal EPROM programmer $429. Also adaptors, (E) EPROM, PIC, 8051 programmers, EPROM simulator and eraser. Dunfield 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: $198 each. Demo disk available. ImageCraft C Compilers: 32-bit Windows IDE and compiler. For AVR, 68HC11, 68HC12. $396. Atmel Flash CPU Programmer: Handles the 89Cx051, 89C5x, 89Sxx in both DIP and PLCC44 and some AVR’s, most 8-pin EEPROMS. Includes socket for serial ISP cable. $220, $11 p&p. SOIC adaptors: 20 pin $99, 14 pin $93.50, 8 pin $88. Full details on web site. Credit cards accepted. GRANTRONICS PTY LTD, PO Box 275, Wentworthville 2145. (02) 9896 7150 or http://www.grantronics.com.au HOME CCTV Mono / Colour PAKS www.siliconchip.com.au ROLA AUSTRALIA PH/FAX (08) 8270 3175 • • • • WEB SITE WWW.BETTANET.NET.AU/GTD Model Flight Control Modules CHECK OUR WEBSITE FOR DETAILS ON KITS AND COMPONENTS TRANSMITTER KITS AND MODULES AUDIO MODULES COMPUTER INTERFACE KITS RADIO STATION AUDIO SOFTWARE NEW: Our MP3-CD player in short form for $169 inc GST. Includes the following: processor board, front panel display and tactile keypad; just add a case, cables, 12V power supply and a CD-ROM drive. Play CDs and up to 2600 MP3’s from a CDR. Great for car or home. 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°. AV-COMM P/L, 24/9 Powells Rd, Brookvale, NSW 2100. Tel: 02 9939 4377 or 9939 4378. Fax: 9939 4376; www.avcomm.com.au PDC 01 SERIAL INTERFACE $198.60 PDC 10 GPS INTERFACE MODULE $398.00 PDC 20 ALTITUDE HOLD MODULE $498.00 PDC25 SPEED HOLD MODULE $498.00 PDC 400 ALTIMETER AIR-DATA SENSOR $398.40 PDC 450 AIRSPEED-AIR DATA SENSOR $398.00 PDC1200 VIDEO OVERLAY (PAL-D) $698.60 TRACKER GPS TELEMETRY SOFTWARE $198.60 PDC 3200 AUTOPILOT AND GROUNDSTATION: PRICE ON APPLICATION (PRICE DEPENDS ON CONFIGURATION). (ALL PRICES INCLUDE GST) Silvertone Electronics, PO Box 580, Riverwood 2210. Phone/Fax (02) 9533 3517. www.silvertone.com.au Need prototype PC boards? 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. 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. G.S. & W.M. MILLAR TECHNICAL SUPPORT SOLUTIONS Electro-mechanical/Electronic repairs, rebuilds, maintenance, calibrations etc. Quality service at your site/s or in our workshop. PH: 0416 278-775 only ! $119 / $151 Full DIY Plug-In to TV / VCR 20 metre Cable, Plug Pack & Camera www.allthings.com.au DIGITAL OSCILLOSCOPE, USB, VHF Receiver; temperature/voltage measurement via phone kits. www.ar.com.au/~softmark PIC PROGRAMMING COURSE. Learn to write, debug and test code to a pro- Buy Direct From Manufacturer D.I.Y. PCB SUPPLIES 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 phone: (03) 5968 4863; fax: (03) 5968 5810, PO Box 18, Emerald, Vic., 3782. ACN 006 399 480. Pre Sensitized Copper Clad to make your own boards. Developer, Carbide Drills & Mills also manufacturer of Single & double sided boards. Comprehensive details at acetronics.com.au goto shop page ACETRONICS PCBs 5/32 Seton Rd Moorebank NSW 2170 02 9600 6832 Fax: 02 9600 6834 Mail: acetronics<at>acetronics.com.au Credit cards welcome Positions At Jaycar We are often looking for enthusiastic staff for positions in our retail stores and head office at Silverwater in Sydney. A genuine interest in electronics is a necessity. Phone 02 9741 8555 for current vacancies. fessional level. First chapter free. vladimir<at>u030.aone.net.au BULLET CCTV Cameras from $97 / $122 Mono / Colour www.allthings.com.au SPEAKER REPAIRS. New surrounds and voice-coils. New and re-conditioned continued next page September 2001  103 DON’T MISS THE ’BUS Advertising Index Acetronics..................................103 Altronics................................. 80-82 Allthings Sales & Services.102-104 Av-Comm Pty Ltd.......................103 Do you feel left behind by the latest advances in com­puter technology? Don’t miss the bus: get the ’bus! Includes articles on troubleshooting your PC, installing and setting up computer networks, hard disk drive upgrades, clean installing Windows 98, CPU upgrades, a basic introduction to Linux plus much more. Dick Smith Electronics........... 20-23 Price: $12.50 (incl. GST) Order now by using the handy order form in this issue or call (02) 9979 5644, 8.30-5.30 Mon-Fri with your credit card details. Jaycar ................................... 49-56 Dominion Electronics.................IFC Evatco..........................................87 Grantronics................................103 Harbuch Electronics....................48 Hy-Q International.......................35 Instant PCBs..............................103 Special subscription offer available only while stocks last. speakers, boxes and kits. (03) 5986 1128. DIY CCTV PAKS 4 Cameras & Switcher .................$354 4 COLOUR & Switcher ................$466 4 Cams & QUAD .........................$470 4 COLOUR & QUAD ....................$776 Time-Lapse 24 hr VCR only $599 with CCTV Systems! MORE at: www.allthings.com.au Fully Plug-In DIY Paks with Cables & Power Supplies * PC W98/W2000 Digital Motion/Sound detection & activat­ed Video/Audio Recording systems. Universal Programmer Clearance Sale: Superseded model Xeltek SuperPro/L, operates from PC printer port, programs 1000+ devices (40-pin max), including EPROMs and EEPROMs to 8MB, many flash devices, PLDs and MCUs (PICs, 8051 family, and many more). Also tests TTL/CMOS/RAM. Win95/98 and DOS s/w, free updates. See device list at www.xeltek-cn. com.$500 (incl. GST). Advanced Solutions P/L, Ph: (02) 9872 1981, dford1<at>bigpond.net.au Multiplexers CCTV Full-Screen Full-Resolution Recording FOUR TIMES MORE DATA than a Quad $599 / $919 Mono / Colour www.allthings.com.au RCS HAS MOVED to 41 Arlewis St, Chester Hill 2162 and is now open, with full production. Tel (02) 9738 0330; Fax 9738 0334. rcsradio<at>cia.com.au; www.cia.com.au/rcsradio 104  Silicon Chip VCR CCTV Controller use your home VCR to Record Events from $30 www.allthings.com.au PCBs MADE, ONE OR MANY. Low prices, hobbyists welcome. Sesame Elec­tronics (02) 9586 4771. sesame<at>internetezy.com.au; http:// members.tripod.com/~sesame_elec CCTV Equipment * BLEMISH FREE & LOW BLEMISH CCDs * up to 5 YEARS WARRANTY * OVERNIGHT DELIVERY * www.allthings.com.au VIDEO amplifiers, Stabilisers, TBCs, Converters, Mixers, etc. QUESTRONIX (02) 9477 3596. DOME CCTV Cameras from $53 / $77 Mono / Colour www.allthings.com.au KIT ASSEMBLY NEVILLE WALKER KIT ASSEMBLY & REPAIR: • Australia wide service • Small production runs • Specialist “one-off” applications Phone Neville Walker (07) 3857 2752 Email flashdog<at>optusnet.com.au WANTED PERSON WITH EXPERIENCE/APTITUDE to fault find & repair PCBs – without diagrams. GENEROUS PKG NEG. Tel John<at>AER (03) 9482 4958 or 0415 305 470. JED Microprocessors.............35,59 Kalex..........................................101 Meterman....................................99 MicroZed Computers...................35 Oatley Electronics......................102 PolyKom......................................45 Printed Electronics.................... 103 Questronix...........................35, 103 RCS Radio.................................104 RF Probes...................................35 RobotOz......................................35 Rola Australia............................103 R.T.N............................................19 Silicon Chip Back Issues....... 96-97 Silicon Chip Bookshop........... 90-91 SC EFI Tech Special....................44 SC Electronics Testbench..........IBC SC Computer Omnibus...............95 Silicon Chip Subscriptions...........83 Silvertone Electronics................103 Smart Fastchargers...................101 Solar Flair/Ecowatch..................102 Technical Support Solutions......103 VAF Research...................35, OBC Wiltronics...................5,35,47,61,69 _____________________________ PC Boards Printed circuit boards for SILICON CHIP projects are made by: • RCS Radio Pty Ltd. Phone (02) 9738 0330. Fax (02) 9738 0334. www.siliconchip.com.au