Silicon ChipAdvertising Index - February 2011 SILICON CHIP
  1. Outer Front Cover
  2. Contents
  3. Publisher's Letter: In appreciation of old technology
  4. Feature: We Drive Mitsubishi’s i-MiEV Electric Car by Nicholas Vinen
  5. Feature: The Greenline 33 Diesel/Electric Hybrid Power Boat by Leo Simpson
  6. Project: LED Dazzler: A Driver Circuit For Really Bright LEDs by Nicholas Vinen
  7. Project: Build A 12/24V 3-Stage Solar Charge Controller by John Clarke
  8. Project: Simple, Cheap 433MHz Locator Transmitter by Stan Swan
  9. Project: Digital/Analog USB Data Logger, Pt.3 by Mauro Grassi
  10. Feature: How Switchmode Controllers Work by Nicholas Vinen
  11. Subscriptions
  12. Vintage Radio: Building the best 2-3 valve radio receiver by Rodney Champness
  13. Book Store
  14. Advertising Index
  15. Outer Back Cover

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Items relevant to "LED Dazzler: A Driver Circuit For Really Bright LEDs":
  • LED Dazzler PCB [16102111] (AUD $15.00)
  • LED Dazzler PCB pattern (PDF download) [16102111] (Free)
  • LED Dazzler front & rear panel artwork (PDF download) (Free)
Items relevant to "Build A 12/24V 3-Stage Solar Charge Controller":
  • PIC16F88-E/P programmed for the MPPT Solar Charge Controller Rev.1 [1410211B.HEX] (Programmed Microcontroller, AUD $15.00)
  • PIC16F88-I/P programmed for the 12/24V 3-Stage MPPT Solar Charge Controller [1410211A.HEX] (Programmed Microcontroller, AUD $15.00)
  • Firmware (ASM and HEX) files for the MPPT Solar Charger RevA [1410211B] (Software, Free)
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  • 12/24V 3-Stage MPPT Solar Charger Rev.1 PCB [14102112] (AUD $20.00)
  • 12/24V 3-Stage MPPT Solar Charge Controller PCB [14102111] (AUD $15.00)
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  • 12/24V MPPT Solar Charge Controller PCB pattern (PDF download) [14102111] (Free)
  • 12/24V MPPT Solar Charge Controller panel artwork (PDF download) (Free)
Articles in this series:
  • Build A 12/24V 3-Stage Solar Charge Controller (February 2011)
  • Build A 12/24V 3-Stage Solar Charge Controller (February 2011)
  • Q & A On The MPPT Solar Charger (March 2012)
  • 12/24V MPPT Solar Charge Controller Rev.1 (March 2012)
  • Q & A On The MPPT Solar Charger (March 2012)
  • 12/24V MPPT Solar Charge Controller Rev.1 (March 2012)
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  • Universal USB Data Logger User Manual (PDF download) (Software, Free)
  • USB Data Logger panel artwork (PDF download) (Free)
Articles in this series:
  • Digital/Analog USB Data Logger (December 2010)
  • Digital/Analog USB Data Logger (December 2010)
  • Digital/Analog USB Data Logger, Pt.2 (January 2011)
  • Digital/Analog USB Data Logger, Pt.2 (January 2011)
  • Digital/Analog USB Data Logger, Pt.3 (February 2011)
  • Digital/Analog USB Data Logger, Pt.3 (February 2011)

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Do you eat, breathe and sleep TECHNOLOGY? Opportunities exist for experienced Sales Professionals & Store Management across Australia & NZ Jaycar Electronics is a rapidly growing, Australian owned, international retailer with more than 60 stores in Australia and New Zealand. Due to our aggressive expansion program we are seeking dedicated sales professionals to join our retail team to assist us in achieving our goals. We pride ourselves on technical expertise from our staff. Do you think that the following statements describe you? Please put a tick in the boxes that do:  Knowledge of core electronics, particularly at a component level  Retail experience, highly regarded  Assemble projects or kits yourself for your car, computer, audio etc  Have energy, enthusiasm and a personality that enjoys helping people  Opportunities for future advancement and development  Why not do something you love and get paid for it? Please email us your applicaton & CV in PDF format, including location preference. We offer a competitive salary, sales incentive and have a generous staff purchase policy. Applications should be emailed to jobs <at> jaycar.com.au Jaycar Electronics is an Equal Opportunity Employer & actively promotes staff from within the organisation. Advertising Index Altronics...................................... 72-75 Amateur Scientist CD..................... IBC Avcomm......................................... 103 Dick Smith................................... 22-23 Dyne Industries................................ 59 Element14.......................................... 3 Emona Instruments............................ 7 Grantronics.................................... 102 Harbuch Electronics......................... 59 Hare & Forbes.............................. OBC HK Wentworth.................................... 6 Instant PCBs.................................. 103 Jaycar .......................... IFC,49-56,104 Keith Rippon.................................. 102 Kitstop............................................ 102 LED Sales...................................... 102 Lusim Electronics........................... 102 Ocean Controls................................ 71 Quest Electronics........................... 102 into RF? RCS Radio..................................... 102 DOWNLOAD OUR CATALOG at www.iinet.net.au/~worcom There’s something to suit every radio frequency fan in the SILICON CHIP reference bookshop RF Circuit Design – by Chris Bowick A new edition of this classic RF design text - tells how to design and integrate RF components into virtually any circuitry. $ 75 Practical RF H’book – by Ian Hickman A reference work for technicians, engineers, students and the more specialised enthusiast. Covers all the key topics in RF that you $ need to understand 90 Practical Guide To Satellite TV – by Garry Cratt The reference written by an Aussie for Aussie conditions.Everything you need to know. $ 49 You’ll find many more technical titles in the SILICON CHIP reference bookshop – see elsewhere in this issue 104  Silicon Chip WORLDWIDE ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS PO Box 631, Hillarys, WA 6923 Ph: (08) 9307 7305 Fax: (08) 9307 7309 Email: worcom<at>iinet.net.au Silicon Chip Circuit Ideas Wanted RF Modules................................... 104 RMS Parts......................................... 5 Sesame Electronics....................... 102 Performance Electronics For Cars... 93 Silicon Chip Binders.................. 93,102 Silicon Chip Bookshop............ 100-101 Silicon Chip Order Form.................. 87 Silicon Chip Subscriptions............... 86 Siomar Battery Engineering...... 37,103 Soundlabs Group............................... 9 Do you have a good circuit idea? If so, sketch it out, write a brief description of its operation & send it to us. Splat Controls................................ 102 Provided your idea is workable & original, we’ll publish it in Circuit Notebook & you’ll make some money. We pay up to $100 for a good circuit idea or you could win some test gear. Wiltronics........................................... 9 Silicon Chip Publications, PO Box 139, Collaroy, NSW 2097. Terry’s Transistors.......................... 102 Truscotts Electronic World............. 102 Wagner Electronics.......................... 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 0331. siliconchip.com.au