Silicon ChipAdvertising Index - May 2006 SILICON CHIP
  1. Outer Front Cover
  2. Contents
  3. Publisher's Letter: iPod hearing risk is nothing new
  4. Project: Lead-Acid Battery Zapper & Condition Checker by Jim Rowe
  5. Feature: Advances In Diesel Engine Management, Pt.2 by Julian Edgar
  6. Review: ELAB-080 Electronics Lab by Peter Smith
  7. Project: Universal High-Energy LED Lighting System, Pt.2 by John Clarke & Julian Edgar
  8. Project: A Passive Direct Injection Box For Musicians by John Clarke
  9. Salvage It: Improving The Sound Of Salvaged Loudspeaker Systems by Julian Edgar
  10. Project: Remote Mains Relay Box by Bill De Rose & Ross Tester
  11. Project: Vehicle Voltage Monitor by John Clarke
  12. Project: PICAXE Goes Wireless, Pt.2 by Clive Seager
  13. Vintage Radio: The rare Edison R6 console receiver by Rodney Champness
  14. Project: Boost Your XBee’s Range Using Simple Antennas by Stan Swan
  15. Book Store
  16. Advertising Index
  17. Outer Back Cover

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Items relevant to "Lead-Acid Battery Zapper & Condition Checker":
  • PCB pattern for the Lead-Acid Battery Zapper & Condition Cheaper (PDF download) [14105061] (Free)
Articles in this series:
  • Advances In Diesel Engine Management (April 2006)
  • Advances In Diesel Engine Management (April 2006)
  • Advances In Diesel Engine Management, Pt.2 (May 2006)
  • Advances In Diesel Engine Management, Pt.2 (May 2006)
Items relevant to "Universal High-Energy LED Lighting System, Pt.2":
  • PIC16F88-I/P programmed for the Universal High-Energy LED Lighting System [Luxeon.hex] (Programmed Microcontroller, AUD $15.00)
  • PIC16F88 firmware and source code for the Universal High-Energy LED Lighting System [Luxeon.HEX] (Software, Free)
  • PCB pattern for the Universal High-Energy LED Lighting System (PDF download) [11004061] (Free)
Articles in this series:
  • Universal High-Energy LED Lighting System (April 2006)
  • Universal High-Energy LED Lighting System (April 2006)
  • Universal High-Energy LED Lighting System, Pt.2 (May 2006)
  • Universal High-Energy LED Lighting System, Pt.2 (May 2006)
Items relevant to "A Passive Direct Injection Box For Musicians":
  • 100V Speaker to Line Level Adaptor front panel artwork (PDF download) (Free)
  • Passive Direct Injection Box front panel artwork (PDF download) (Free)
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  • Remote Mains Relay Box front panel artwork (PDF download) (Free)
Items relevant to "Vehicle Voltage Monitor":
  • PCB pattern for the Vehicle Voltage Monitor (PDF download) [05105061] (Free)
Articles in this series:
  • PICAXE Goes Wireless (April 2006)
  • PICAXE Goes Wireless (April 2006)
  • PICAXE Goes Wireless, Pt.2 (May 2006)
  • PICAXE Goes Wireless, Pt.2 (May 2006)

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Do You Eat, Breathe and Sleep TECHNOLOGY? Opportunities for full-time and part-time positions all over Australia & New Zealand Jaycar Electronics is a rapidly growing, Australian owned, international retailer with more than 39 stores in Australia and New Zealand. Our aggressive expansion programme has resulted in the need for dedicated individuals to join our team to assist us in achieving our goals. We pride ourselves on the technical knowledge of our staff. Do you think that the following statements describe you? Please put a tick in the boxes that do: Knowledge of electronics, particularly at component level. Assemble projects or kits yourself for car, computer, audio, etc. Have empathy with others who have the same interest as you. May have worked in some retail already (not obligatory). Have energy, enthusiasm and a personality that enjoys helping people. Appreciates an opportunity for future advancement. Have an eye for detail. Why not do something you love and get paid for it? Please write or email us with your details, along with your C.V. and any qualifications you may have. We pay a competitive salary, sales commissions and have great benefits like a liberal staff purchase policy. Send to: Retail Operations Manager - Jaycar Electronics Pty Ltd P.O. Box 6424 Silverwater NSW 1811 Email: jobs<at>jaycar.com.au Jaycar Electronics is an equal opportunity employer and actively promotes staff from within the organisation.  for our FREE catalog and price list. Eco Watch: phone (03) 9761 7040; fax (03) 9761 7050; Unit 5, 17 Southfork Drive, Kilsyth, Victoria 3137. ABN 63 006 399 480. www.davisinstruments.com.au      *PRINTED CIRCUIT DESIGN*: a professional-quality PCB design, circuit diagram and parts list from your sketch circuit for $120. Single or double sided, up to 50 components, any size. media.a<at>bigpond.net.au or 0414 356 409. PCBs MADE, ONE OR MANY. Any format, hobbyists welcome. Sesame Electronics Phone (02) 9593 1025. sesame<at>sesame.com.au www.sesame.com.au POWER LEDs, Super Flux LEDs, 12VDC LED modules & blank PCBs. Quantity discounts. www.luxtronics. com.au S-Video . . . Video . . . Audio . . . VGA distribution amps, splitters, standards converters, tbc’s, switchers, cables, etc, & price list: www.questronix.com.au USB KITS: Gas Sensors (CO, LPG, Alcohol), GPIB Interface, Thermostat Tester, LCD Module Interface, Stepper Motor Controller, PIO Interface, DTMF Transceiver, Thermometer, DDS HF Generator, Compass, 4 Channel Volt­meter, I/O Relay Card, USB via Lab­VIEW. Also available: Digital Oscillo­ scope, Temperature Loggers, VHF Receivers and USB ActiveX (and USBDOS.exe file) to control our kits 112  Silicon Chip  from your own application. www.ar.com. au/~softmark TFT LCD COLOUR OEM modules: 5”; 4:3 aspect ratio; remote control; 12V; audio capable; composite video in; PAL/NTSC; reversible E/W scan via r/c. $169. Colour CMOS Camera modules: 1/3” image sensor; 12V; PAL composite out. $49. Geared motors: Any combination of 12V or 24V, 75RPM or 175RPM, Heavy Duty. $129; 12V<at>10RPM. $69; Speed controllers available. Email info<at>crestmi.com.au; web www. crestmi.com.au WANTED PANASONIC VCR MODEL NV F70 HQ and remote. Also circuit diagrams and maintenance manual for MAITEC LINX 1500 UPS. 03 5348 2069. WANTED: EARLY HIFIs, AMPLIFIERS, Speakers, Turntables, Valves, Books, Quad, Leak, Pye, Lowther, Ortofon, SME, Western Electric, Altec, Marantz, McIntosh, Goodmans, Wharfedale, Tannoy, radio and wireless. Collector/ Hobbyist will pay cash. (07) 5471 1062. johnmurt<at>highprofile.com.au Advertising Index 555 Electronics........................... 103 Altronics.................................. 84-87 Aspen Amplifiers........................ 111 Alternative Technology Assoc...... 43 Av-Comm................................... 111 BitScope Designs......................... 39 Dick Smith Electronics............ 18-23 Digital Graphics.......................... 111 Eco Watch.................................. 111 Elexol........................................... 83 Evatco.......................................... 97 FreeNet Antennas...................... 110 Furzy Electronics........................ 112 Futurlec...................................... 107 Grantronics................................. 110 Harbuch Electronics..................... 93 Instant PCBs.............................. 112 Jaycar .................. IFC,53-60,93,112 JED Microprocessors................ 5,93 Laceys TV.................................. 111 LD Antennas.............................. 111 Microbric.................................... IBC Microgram Computers.................... 3 MicroZed Computers.................... 41 MiMar Resources....................... 111 Oatley Electronics........................ 71 Ocean Controls.......................... 110 Quest Electronics........... 93,111,112 Radio Parts.............................. OBC RCS Radio................................. 111 RF Modules.................................. 93 Silicon Chip Binders................ 33,35 Silicon Chip Bookshop........ 104-105 SC Perform. Elect. For Cars......... 38 Silicon Chip Subscriptions...... 61,99 Silicon Chip Technology Awards.101 Silvertone Electronics................ 111 Siomar Batteries.......................... 37 Speakerbits................................ 111 Taig Machinery........................... 111 Telelink.................................... 37,93 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 siliconchip.com.au