Silicon ChipBook Store - April 2002 SILICON CHIP
  1. Outer Front Cover
  2. Contents
  3. Publisher's Letter: Electronics in cars; the improvements keep on coming
  4. Feature: How To Get Into Avionics by Daniel Field
  5. Feature: At Last - An Easy Way To Make Pro Panels by Ross Tester
  6. Subscriptions
  7. Project: Automatic Single-Channel Light Dimmer by John Clarke
  8. Project: Build A Water Level Indicator by Allan March
  9. Project: Easy-To-Build Bench Power Supply by Jim Rowe
  10. Project: Versatile Multi-Mode Timer by Frank Crivelli & Peter Crowcroft
  11. Order Form
  12. Project: 6-Channel IR Remote Volume Control, Pt.2 by John Clarke
  13. Vintage Radio: The AWA 719C 7-band console; Pt.2 by Rodney Champness
  14. Weblink
  15. Product Showcase
  16. Book Store
  17. Back Issues
  18. Notes & Errata
  19. Market Centre
  20. Advertising Index
  21. Outer Back Cover

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Items relevant to "Automatic Single-Channel Light Dimmer":
  • PIC16F84A-20(I)/P programmed for the Automatic Single-Channel Light Dimmer [AUTODIM.HEX] (Programmed Microcontroller, AUD $10.00)
  • PIC16F84 firmware and source code for the Automatic Single-Channel Light Dimmer [AUTODIM.HEX] (Software, Free)
  • Automatic Single-Channel Light Dimmer PCB patterns (PDF download) [10104021-3] (Free)
  • Panel artwork for the Automatic Single-Channel Light Dimmer (PDF download) (Free)
Articles in this series:
  • Automatic Single-Channel Light Dimmer (April 2002)
  • Automatic Single-Channel Light Dimmer (April 2002)
  • Automatic Single-Channel Light Dimmer; Pt.2 (May 2002)
  • Automatic Single-Channel Light Dimmer; Pt.2 (May 2002)
Items relevant to "Build A Water Level Indicator":
  • Water Level Indicator PCB pattern (PDF download) [05104021] (Free)
  • Panel artwork for the Water Level Indicator (PDF download) (Free)
Items relevant to "Easy-To-Build Bench Power Supply":
  • Multi-Power main PCB [04104021] (AUD $15.00)
  • Multi-Power front panel PCB [04104022] (AUD $10.00)
  • Multi-Output Bench Power Supply PCB patterns (PDF download) [04104021/2] (Free)
  • Panel artwork for the Multi-Output Bench Power Supply (PDF download) (Free)
Items relevant to "6-Channel IR Remote Volume Control, Pt.2":
  • PIC16F84(A)-04/P programmed for the 6-Channel IR Remote Volume Control [REMVOL.HEX] (Programmed Microcontroller, AUD $10.00)
  • PIC16F84 firmware and source code for the 6-Channel IR Remote Volume Control [REMVOL.HEX] (Software, Free)
  • 6-Channel IR Remote Volume Control PCB patterns (PDF download) [01103021-3] (Free)
  • Panel artwork for the 6-Channel IR Remote Volume Control (PDF download) (Free)
Articles in this series:
  • 6-Channel IR Remote Volume Control, Pt.1 (March 2002)
  • 6-Channel IR Remote Volume Control, Pt.1 (March 2002)
  • 6-Channel IR Remote Volume Control, Pt.2 (April 2002)
  • 6-Channel IR Remote Volume Control, Pt.2 (April 2002)
Articles in this series:
  • The AWA 719C 7-band console; Pt.1 (March 2002)
  • The AWA 719C 7-band console; Pt.1 (March 2002)
  • The AWA 719C 7-band console; Pt.2 (April 2002)
  • The AWA 719C 7-band console; Pt.2 (April 2002)

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REFERENCE GREAT BOOKS FOR ALL PRICES INCLUDE GST AND ARE AUDIO POWER AMP DESIGN HANDBOOK PIC Your Personal Introductory Course 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. Concise and practical guide to getting up and running with the PIC Microcontroller. Assumes no prior knowledge of microcontrollers, introduces the PIC’s capabilities through simple projects. Ideal introduction for students, teachers, technicians and electronics enthusiasts – perfect for use in schools and colleges. 270 pages in soft cover. By Douglas Self. 2nd Edition Published 2000 by John Morton – 2nd edition 2001 89 $ $ VIDEO SCRAMBLING AND DESCRAMBLING FOR SATELLITE AND CABLE TV by Graf & Sheets 2nd Edition 1998 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. $ AUDIO ELECTRONICS By John Linsley Hood. First published 1995. Second edition 1999. 79 $ UNDERSTANDING TELEPHONE ELECTRONICS By Stephen J. Bigelow. Fourth edition published 2001 4th EDITION Based mainly on the American telephone system, this book covers conventional telephone fundamentals, including analog and digital communication techniques. Provides basic information on the functions of each telephone component, how dial tones are generated and how digital transmission techniques work. 402 pages, soft cover. 65 GUIDE TO TV & VIDEO TECHNOLOGY 3rd EDITION By Eugene Trundle. 3rd Edition 2001 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. 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. 3rd EDITION $ By Tim Williams. First pub­­lished 1992. 3rd edition 2001. By Ian Hickman. 2nd edition1999. 63 $ Based mainly on British practice and first published in 1997, this book has much that is relevant to Australian systems as a guide to home and small business installations. A practical guide to installation of telephone wiring, ranging from single extension sockets to PABX, with the necessary tools, test equipment and materials needed by installers... 178 pages in soft cover. 86  Silicon Chip EMC FOR PRODUCT DESIGNERS ANALOG ELECTRONICS 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. VIDEO & CAMCORDER SERVICING AND TECHNOLOGY by Steve Roberts. 2nd edition 2001. 67 85 $ Widely regarded as the standard text on EMC, provides all the key information needed to meet the requirements of the EMC Directive. Most importantly, it shows how to incorporate EMC principles into the product design process, avoiding cost and performance penalties, meeting the needs of specific standards and resulting in a better overall product. 360 pages in paperback. 99 TELEPHONE INSTALLATION HANDBOOK $ 43 85 $ by Steve Beeching (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. 67 $$ www.siliconchip.com.au BOOKSHOP WANT TO SAVE 10%? 10% OFF! SILICON CHIP SUBSCRIBERS AUTOMATICALLY QUALIFY FOR A 10% DISCOUNT ON ALL BOOK PURCHASES! ENQUIRING MINDS! LOWER THAN RECOMMENDED RETAIL PRICE Power Supply Cookbook Analog Circuit Techniques With Digital Interfacing by Marty Brown. 2nd edition 2001. An easy-to-follow, step-by-step design framework for a wide variety of power supplies. Anyone with a basic knowledge of electronics can create a very complicated power supply design . Magnetics, feedback loop, EMI/RFI control and compensation design are all described in simple language. 265 pages in paperback. by T H Wilmshurst. Published 2001. 93 $ Microcontroller Projects in C for the 8051 by Dogan Ibrahim. Published 2000. 69 $$ Through graded projects the author introduces the fundamentals of microelectronics, the 8051 family, programming in C and the use of a C compiler. The AT89C2051 is an economical chip with re-writable memory. Provides an interesting, enjoyable and easily mastered alternative to more theoretical textbooks. 178 pages in paperback. 69 $ Antenna Toolkit by Joe Carr. 2nd edition 2001. Together with the CD software included with this book, the reader will have a complete solution for constructing or using an antenna - bar the actual hardware. The software is based on the author’s own Antler program, which provides a simple Windowsbased aid to carrying out the design calculations at the heart of successful antenna design. Free software CD included. 253 pages in paperback. Electric Motors And Drives O R D E R H E R E ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ by Howard Hutchings. Revised by Mike James. 2nd edition 2001. 59 $ ANALOG ELECTRONICS..................................................$85.00 AUDIO POWER AMPLIFIER DESIGN...............................$89.00 AUDIO ELECTRONICS.....................................................$85.00 EMC FOR PRODUCT DESIGNERS...................................$99.00 GUIDE TO TV & VIDEO TECHNOLOGY............................$63.00 PIC - YOUR PERSONAL INTRODUCTORY COURSE........$43.00 TELEPHONE INSTALLATION HANDBOOK.......................$67.00 UNDERSTANDING TELEPHONE ELECTRONICS.................$65.00 VIDEO & CAMCORDER SERVICING/TECHNOLOGY........$67.00 VIDEO SCRAMBLING/DESCRAMBLING..........................$79.00 POWER SUPPLY COOKBOOK..........................................$93.00 M'CONTROLLER PROJECTS IN C FOR 8051..................$69.00 ANALOG CIRCUIT TECHNIQUES WITH DIGITAL INT......$69.00 ANTENNA TOOLKIT.........................................................$83.00 INTERFACING WITH C.....................................................$63.00 ELECTRIC MOTORS AND DRIVES..................................$59.00               ORDER TOTAL: $...................... 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