Silicon ChipMarket Centre - 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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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 A NEW RANGE of European kits made by SMART KIT now available in Australia at www.q-mex.com.au www.siliconchip.com.au WEATHER STATIONS: Windspeed & direction, inside temperature, outside temperature & windchill. Records highs & lows with time and date as they occur. Optional rainfall and PC interface. Used by Government Departments, farmers, 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. Audio, Video, S-Video and VGA cables distribution amps, switchers, adaptors, price lists at: www.questronix.com.au CCTV EQUIPMENT: Best prices best-tange Cameras from $34. Digital PC Video Recording Dial In/Out Software & much more. www.allthings.com.au CONTROL ANYTHING BY REMOTE CONTROL. We supply a 14 button remote control unit and a decoder IC for all 14 buttons. You use these active low outputs in your own project. Kit 92 at www.ozitronics.com Contact Frank Crivelli at (03) 9434 3806. $22.00 plus postage and GST. 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 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 MOTORBIKE ALARM KITS $49.50 + $5.00 P&H. Includes programmed microprocessor, quality sensor, PCB, heatshrink, miscellaneous and tilt switch. Details at: www.users.tpg.com. au/micwen USB KITS: DDS-HF Generator, 4-channel Voltmeter, I/O Relay Card. Also SILICON CHIP www.siliconchip.com.au Subscribe and get a free book* *Offer applies to Aust. only Buy a 12-month subscription to SILICON CHIP and we’ll give you “Electronics Testbench” or “Computer Omnibus” for free. Or you can choose the SILICON CHIP Data Wallchart. www.siliconchip.com.au 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 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. 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. New New New Mark22-SM Slimline Mini FM R/C Receiver • • • • • 6 Channels 10kHz frequency separation Size: 55 x 23 x 20mm Weight: 25gm Modular Construction Price: $A129.50 with crystal Electronics PO Box 580, Riverwood, NSW 2210. Ph/Fax (02) 9533 3517 email: youngbob<at>silvertone.com.au Website: www.silvertone.com.au Digital Oscilloscope and Temperature Loggers. www.ar.com.au/~softmark 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 HELP! Somewhere in Australia must be the other half of my National FRR-59A receiver. I am looking for the front-end section. Will ship from anywhere in Oz. Melb. (03) 9824 8988 (AH) or morriso<at>vifp.monash.edu.au WANTED: EARLY HIFIs, amplifiers, Speakers, Turntables, Valves, Books; Quad, Leak, Pye, Lowther, Ortofon, SME, Western Electric, Altec, Marantz, McIntosh, Good­m ans, Wharfe­d ale, Tannoy; radio and wireless. Collector/ Hobbyist will pay cash. (07) 5449 1601. johnmurt<at>highprofile.com.au April 2002  95