Silicon ChipAdvertising Index - April 2007 SILICON CHIP
  1. Outer Front Cover
  2. Contents
  3. Publisher's Letter: Banning incandescent lamps will have negligible effect on greenhouse gases
  4. Feature: The Proposed Ban On Incandescent Lamps by Leo Simpson
  5. Review: SPLat CC16 OEM Controller by Peter Smith
  6. Project: High-Power Reversible DC Motor Speed Controller by Leo Simpson & Brank Justic
  7. Project: Build A Jacob's Ladder by Leo Simpson
  8. Project: GPS-Based Frequency Reference; Pt.2 by Jim Rowe
  9. Project: Programmable Ignition System For Cars; Pt.2 by John Clarke
  10. Project: Dual PICAXE Infrared Data Communication by Stan Swan
  11. Vintage Radio: How to build a super crystal set by Rodney Champness
  12. Book Store
  13. Advertising Index
  14. Outer Back Cover

This is only a preview of the April 2007 issue of Silicon Chip.

You can view 36 of the 104 pages in the full issue, including the advertisments.

For full access, purchase the issue for $10.00 or subscribe for access to the latest issues.

Items relevant to "Build A Jacob's Ladder":
  • Jacob's Ladder PCB pattern (PDF download) [11104071] (Free)
Items relevant to "GPS-Based Frequency Reference; Pt.2":
  • PIC16F628A-I/P programmed for the GPS Frequency Reference [GPSFrqRfv3.HEX or GPSFrqRfv4.HEX] (Programmed Microcontroller, AUD $10.00)
  • PIC16F628A firmware for the GPS-Based Frequency Reference (v3 & v4) (Software, Free)
  • Updated PCB pattern for the GPS-Based Frequency Reference (PDF download) [04103073] (Free)
  • Display PCB pattern for the GPS-Based Frequency Reference (PDF download) [04103072] (Free)
  • GPS-based Frequency Reference front and rear panel artwork (PDF download) (Free)
Articles in this series:
  • GPS-Based Frequency Reference; Pt.1 (March 2007)
  • GPS-Based Frequency Reference; Pt.1 (March 2007)
  • GPS-Based Frequency Reference; Pt.2 (April 2007)
  • GPS-Based Frequency Reference; Pt.2 (April 2007)
  • GPS-Based Frequency Reference: Circuit Modifications (May 2007)
  • GPS-Based Frequency Reference: Circuit Modifications (May 2007)
  • Improving The GPS-Based Frequency Reference (September 2011)
  • Improving The GPS-Based Frequency Reference (September 2011)
Items relevant to "Programmable Ignition System For Cars; Pt.2":
  • Programmable Ignition System main PCB [05104071] (AUD $10.00)
  • Programmable Ignition System Trigger Module PCB [05104072] (AUD $5.00)
  • Programmable Ignition System Hand Controller PCB [05104073] (AUD $10.00)
  • PIC16F88-E/P programmed for the Programmable Ignition System [ignprgm.hex] (Programmed Microcontroller, AUD $15.00)
  • PIC16F88 firmware and source code for the Programmable Ignition System (Software, Free)
  • Sample timing maps for the Programmable Ignition System (Software, Free)
  • Programmable Ignition System PCB patterns (PDF download) [05104071/2/3] (Free)
  • Programmable Ignition System front panel artwork (PDF download) (Free)
Articles in this series:
  • Programmable Ignition System For Cars; Pt.1 (March 2007)
  • Programmable Ignition System For Cars; Pt.1 (March 2007)
  • Programmable Ignition System For Cars; Pt.2 (April 2007)
  • Programmable Ignition System For Cars; Pt.2 (April 2007)
  • Programmable Ignition System For Cars; Pt.3 (May 2007)
  • Programmable Ignition System For Cars; Pt.3 (May 2007)
  • A Knock Detector For The Programmable Ignition (June 2007)
  • A Knock Detector For The Programmable Ignition (June 2007)
Items relevant to "Dual PICAXE Infrared Data Communication":
  • PICAXE-08M software for "Dual Core PICAXE Datacomms" (Free)

Purchase a printed copy of this issue for $10.00.
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. RFMA 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. Advertising Index 555 Electronics............................. 59 Altronics.................................. 82-85 Send to: Retail Operations Manager - Jaycar Electronics Pty Ltd P.O. Box 6424 Silverwater NSW 1811 Email: jobs<at>jaycar.com.au Amateur Scientist CDs............... IBC Jaycar Electronics is an equal opportunity employer and actively promotes staff from within the organisation. Dick Smith Electronics............ 16-21 Av-Comm................................... 103 Dontronics.................................. 103 Ecowatch.................................... 103 Elan Audio.................................... 61 RF Modules Australia Grantronics................................. 103 Applications: NEW! BiM2A Rural UHF FM Transceiver UHF FM Transceiver Utilities In Stock NOW! In Stock NOW! Industrial Range: 500m+ Range: 250m Commercial Power: 25mW Power: 10mW Data rate 64kbps Government Data rate: 64kbps 33mm x 23mm x 4mm BiM2T & BiM2R coming Meter Reading RADIOMETRIX: Low Power, Licence Exempt Radio Modules Instant PCBs.............................. 103 Low Power Wireless Connectivity Specialists BIM2-433-64-5V RF Modules Australia. P.O. Box 1957 Launceston, TAS., 7250. Ph: 03-6331-6789. Email: sales<at>rfmodules.com.au. Web: rfmodules.com.au DOWNLOAD OUR CATALOG at www.iinet.net.au/~worcom WORLDWIDE ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS PO Box 631, Hillarys, WA 6923 Ph: (08) 9307 7305 Fax: (08) 9307 7309 Email: worcom<at>iinet.net.au MicroByte Electronics: PIC Micros – Development Board – Development tools & Components. Phone: (03) 9378 4288. info<at>microbyte.com.au; www. microbyte.com.au CLEARING ALL STOCKS of throughhole ICs for free. You pay $2.00 for post & pack. Limit 10 per customer. Go to www.lazer.com.au PCBs MADE, ONE OR MANY. Any format, hobbyists welcome. Sesame Electronics Phone (02) 9593 1025. sesame<at>sesame.com.au www.sesame.com.au LEDs! New old stock standard brightness and superbright brand name LEDs from just a few cents each. Cree X-Lamp XR-E LEDs $14.50. TA8050P bridge DC motor drivers $1.50. 20 x 2 OLED 104  Silicon Chip Parallax Basic Stamps The awesome simultasking 8-core Propeller Chip. Lots of sensors and Development kits + Robots. Ultrasonics, PIR accelerometer. Serial LCD display, serial keypads. Stepper Motor Controllers & Motors Micro stepping up to 25,600 fully protected industrial grade controllers at incredible prices. PCB mount units with full 32 bit indexer capability. DIN rail mount controller for factory applications. See our website for details and PDF file. Call or email us for application assistance. ron<at>nollet.com.au R T Nollet: Ph (03) 9338 3306; fax (03) 9338 4596; mobile 0407 804 712. www.nollet.com.au displays $39. Also LED and nixie clock kits and all sorts of other stuff. www. ledsales.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 Harbuch Electronics..................... 81 Jaycar ....................... IFC,49-56,104 JED Microprocessors..................... 5 Lance Roman-Miller................... 102 Measurement Innovation................ 7 MicroZed Computers.................... 97 Ocean Controls.......................... 102 Quest Electronics....................... 103 RCS Radio................................. 103 RF Modules................................ 104 Rockby Electronics......................... 9 RTN............................................ 104 Sesame Electronics.................. 104 Silicon Chip Binders................ 58,94 Silicon Chip Bookshop........ 100-101 Silicon Chip Subscriptions........... 79 SC Perf. Elect. For Cars.......... 65,95 Siomar Battery Industries............... 3 Speakerbits................................ 103 Splat Controls............................... 31 Trio Smartcal................................ 89 VAF.......................................... OBC WES Components........................ 61 Worldwide Elect. Components... 104 PC Boards Printed circuit boards for SILICON CHIP designs can be obtained from RCS Radio Pty Ltd. Phone (02) 9738 0330. Fax (02) 9738 0334. siliconchip.com.au