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Contents
Vol.21, No.9; September 2008
SILICON
CHIP
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Features
13 The Basslink High-Voltage DC Power Link
How do you get 500,000V DC across 300km of wild water? Basslink is the
longest undersea HVDC power link in the world – by Michael Goebel
Railpower Model Train
Controller – Page 22.
31 Review: Metrel Instaltest 3017
It not only prompts you through all the compulsory AS/NZS3017 electrical
tests but also allows you to print out a report for the client as is now
mandatory – by Leo Simpson
Pro jects To Build
22 Railpower Model Train Controller
It features infrared remote control, variable inertia and a pulse power output to
ensure smooth control of your locomotives – by John Clarke
Versatile LED/Lamp
Flasher – Page 34.
34 Versatile LED/Lamp Flasher
Looking for a replacement for the LM3909 LED flasher/oscillator IC? This
versatile LED/lamp flasher module will do the job – by Thomas Scarborough
58 Ultra-LD Mk.2 200W Power Amplifier Module, Pt.2
Pt.2 this month gives the assembly details for this new high-performance
module & describes a suitable power supply – by John Clarke & Greg Swain
72 DSP Musicolour Light Show; Pt.4
Simple add-on circuit lets you drive your new DSP Musicolour using a
standard infrared remote control handpiece – by Mauro Grassi
76 LED Strobe & Contactless Tachometer, Pt.2
Pt.2 has the assembly details for the photo-interruptor and IR reflector
amplifier modules. We also describe how the unit is used – by John Clarke
Ultra-LD Mk.2 Amplifier
Power Supply Module –
Page 58.
Special Columns
40 Serviceman’s Log
One man’s trash is another man’s treasure – by the TV Serviceman
53 Circuit Notebook
(1) Kill Those Adverts Quickly With The Supermute; (2) 4017 Counter Tester;
(3) Water Tank Level Indicator; (4) PICAXE-Based Star 5W LED Control Unit;
(5) Low-Power Class-A Valve Amplifier; (6) Sweep Frequency Generator For
Audio Testing
DSP Musicolour
Remote Control – Page 72.
80 Vintage Radio
The Raycophone “Pee Wee” Midget – by Rodney Champness
Departments
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Publisher’s Letter
Mailbag
Product Showcase
Order Form
siliconchip.com.au
88 Ask Silicon Chip
91 Notes & Errata
93 Market Centre
PhotoInterruptor &
IR Reflector
Amplifier
Modules –
Page 76.
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