Silicon ChipElectronex: The Latest Smart Electronics - September 2012 SILICON CHIP
  1. Outer Front Cover
  2. Contents
  3. Publisher's Letter: We need the NBN; pity it's so expensive
  4. Feature: Electronex: The Latest Smart Electronics by Ross Tester
  5. Review: Virtins Technology Multi-Instrument 3.2 by Jim Rowe
  6. Project: Colour MaxiMite Microcomputer, Pt.1 by Geoff Graham
  7. Project: Barking Dog Blaster: Shut That Annoying Mutt Up! by John Clarke
  8. Project: USB Test Instrument Interface For PCs by Jim Rowe
  9. Feature: The HRSA’s 30th Birthday by Kevin Poulter
  10. Project: Digital Sound Effects Generator by Nicholas Vinen
  11. Subscriptions
  12. Review: iModela 3-Axis CNC Router/Mill by Nicholas Vinen
  13. Vintage Radio: A "vintage" radio from just a front panel by Associate Professor Graham Parslow
  14. PartShop
  15. Order Form
  16. Advertising Index
  17. Outer Back Cover

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Items relevant to "Colour MaxiMite Microcomputer, Pt.1":
  • Colour Maximite PCB [07109121] (AUD $17.50)
  • Colour MaxiMite Firmware, Documentation and Demo software (Free)
Articles in this series:
  • Colour MaxiMite Microcomputer, Pt.1 (September 2012)
  • Colour MaxiMite Microcomputer, Pt.1 (September 2012)
  • Colour MaxiMite Microcomputer, Pt.2 (October 2012)
  • Colour MaxiMite Microcomputer, Pt.2 (October 2012)
Items relevant to "Barking Dog Blaster: Shut That Annoying Mutt Up!":
  • ETD29 transformer components (AUD $15.00)
  • Barking Dog Blaster PCB [25108121] (AUD $10.00)
  • PIC12F675-I/P programmed for the Barking Dog Blaster [2510812A.HEX] (Programmed Microcontroller, AUD $10.00)
  • Barking Dog Blaster Firmware and source code (HEX/ASM) [2510812B.HEX] (Software, Free)
  • Barking Dog Blaster PCB pattern (PDF download) [25108121] (Free)
  • Barking Dog Blaster panel artwork (PDF download) (Free)
Articles in this series:
  • Barking Dog Blaster: Shut That Annoying Mutt Up! (September 2012)
  • Barking Dog Blaster: Shut That Annoying Mutt Up! (September 2012)
  • Wireless Remote Control For The Barking Dog Blaster (October 2012)
  • Wireless Remote Control For The Barking Dog Blaster (October 2012)
Items relevant to "USB Test Instrument Interface For PCs":
  • USB Virtual Instrument Interface PCB [24109121] (AUD $25.00)
  • USB Virtual Instrument Interface front panel [24109122] (PCB, AUD $25.00)
  • USB Virtual Test Instrument Interface PCB pattern (PDF download) [24109121] (Free)
  • USB Virtual Test Instrument Interface front panel artwork (PNG download) [24109122] (Free)
Items relevant to "Digital Sound Effects Generator":
  • Sound Effects Generator PCB [09109121] (AUD $10.00)
  • PIC18F27J53-I/SO programmed for the Digital Sound Effects Generator [0910912A] (Programmed Microcontroller, AUD $20.00)
  • Firmware and C source code for the Digital Sound Effects Generator [0910912A] (Software, Free)
  • Digital Sound Effects Generator PCB pattern (PDF download) [09109121] (Free)

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See all the Latest Smart Electronics at Now in its 3rd year, Electronex returns to Sydney’s Australian Technology Park, Redfern, from 12 - 13 September. Whether you’re a tinkerer, hobbyist, student or working with electronics technologies as a full time occupation the obsession with electronics old and new is something that gets under your skin. So, if working or playing with electronics is your thing, then you’re invited to visit Electronex. And as a S ILICON C HIP reader you can attend Australia’s only event dedicated to all things in electronics with our FREE reader guest offer. Electronex is both a show- case of the latest leading edge developments and the place where specialists and enthusiast suppliers of obsolete components for restoration and electronics repair projects converge in one comprehensive industry event. SILICON CHIP feature as one of the supporting publications and leading exhibitors at the show and are inviting readers to stand C33, where you will see a “hands on” display of some of the best previous electronic projects from past SILICON CHIP issues. Come and play with project designs and talk to the designers! Electronex features components, equipment and supplies for: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Assembly, Board Cleaning, Cables & Connectors, CAD & Manufacturing Software, Cases & Product Casings, Contract Manufacturing, Design Modules, Development Software & Tools, Displays, LEDs, Education, Training & Certification, Electronics Repair, Electronic Component Supply, • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Embedded Computers & Systems, Enclosures, EMI/EMC Control & Certification, GPS Controls & Modules, Industrial Computers & Platforms, Industrial Panels, Identification & Labeling, M2M Connectivity Tools, Measurement Equipment Measurement Instrumentation, Membranes & Overlays, Motors & Drives, PCB Design & Fabrication, Power Converters, • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Batteries & Supplies, Prototyping Verification Equipment Prototyping Verification Software, Rework Tools, Microwave RF & Wireless Solutions, Service & Maintenance Equipment, Semiconductor & Microchip Technology, Soldering Supplies, Solar Supplies, Switches, Test Equipment, Touchscreens & Controls, Wire & Harness, and much more! Your Reliable Partner in the Electronicss Lab LPKF ProtoMat E33 – small, accurate, affordable Hardly larger than a DIN A3 sheet: The budget choice for milling, drilling and depaneling of PCBs or engraving of front panels – in LPKF quality. www.lpkf.com/prototyping Visit us at ELECTRONEX SHOW 12-13 September 2012 Sydney Embedded Logic Solutions Pty. Ltd. Ph. +61 (2) 9687 1880 12  Silicon Chip Stand D31 www.electronex.com.au Email. sales<at>emlogic.com.au siliconchip.com.au Test & Measurement Conference Seminars SILICON CHIP readers may also be interested in attending conference seminars on electronics developments. The conference runs over 3 days from 11-13 September with half and full day sessions in the programme. The conference G r e a t V a l u e i n Te s t & M e a s u r e m e n t Electronex features the largest range of equipment for test, measurement, R&D, maintenance, service and repair you will see at any event in Australia.    The show features some great new equipment releases from leading suppliers. Grab a fantastic deal only available at the show! CAN bus analysis now also available in the oscilloscope entry level class 200 MHz 2[4] Channel Digital Oscilloscope HMO2022 [HMO2024]  2GSa/s Real Time, Low Noise Flash A/D Converter (Reference Class)  2MPts Memory, Memory Zoom up to 50,000:1  MSO (Mixed Signal Opt. HO3508) with 8 Logic Channels  Serial Bus Trigger and Hardware accelerated Decode incl. List View, I2C, SPI, UART/RS-232, CAN, LIN (optional)  Automatic Search for User defined Events  Pass/Fail Test based on Masks  Vertical Sensitivity 1mV/div., Offset Control ±0.2...±20V  12div. x-Axis Display Range, 20div. y-Axis Display Range (VirtualScreen)  Trigger Modes: Slope, Video, Pulsewidth, Logic, Delayed, Event Rohde & Schwarz (Australia) Pty Ltd Unit 2, 75 Epping Road, North Ryde NSW 2113 www.rohde-schwarz.com.au sales.australia<at>rohde-schwarz.com siliconchip.com.au September 2012  13 Just some of the companies you’ll see at Electronex 2012: covers all the latest developments in electronics design and is presented by some of the experts in the area who reveal the future challenges facing electronics designers. Visit www.electronex.com.au/smcba for conference details. Design & Development Tools Test and compare development software, boards, modules, and tools for application across all product and system design disciplines. There will be applications for automotive, aviation, audio and broadcasting, communications and networks, defence, medical, mining, security, scientific, transport and utilities. Green Tech Electronex will showcase a cross section of the smart sustainability solutions the electronics sector is developing for device and system assembly for reduced environmental impacts. Future Awards The Future Awards is the prestigious electronics industry awards program recognising excellence in the Australian electronics industry. Entries highlight the best products developed to enable 14  Silicon Chip Come an SILICO d visit on sta N CHIP nd C Electr 33 at one 2012 x Agilent Technologies, ADM Instruments, Emona, Vicom, Lecroy, Scientific Devices, Tech Rentals, Trio Smartcal, Fluke, National Instruments, RS Components, Element 14 (Formerly Farnell), Rohde & Schwarz and SILICON CHIP. These companies all plan to have new technology releases on show. Bench test and compare all the latest solutions for electronic, electrical, scientific, medical, communications and industrial test, monitoring & measurement. modern lifestyle with awards in the following categories: wellness, environment, automotive & transport, industrial, communications & networks, best in design and student. Electronex is a proud sponsor of the Future Awards this year which will be hosted at the event with the winners being announced in a round-table network function. SC Entry to the Electronex exhibition is FREE to all SILICON CHIP readers readers.. Register now at www.electronex.com.au or call (03) 9676 2133 for free VIP entry siliconchip.com.au