Silicon ChipProduct Showcase - September 1999 SILICON CHIP
  1. Outer Front Cover
  2. Contents
  3. Publisher's Letter: Email us with your ideas for editorial content
  4. Feature: Automatic Addressing on TCP/IP Networks by Greg Swain & Bob Dyball
  5. Feature: BreezeNet: Wireless Networking Without The Hassles by Greg Swain
  6. Project: Autonomouse The Robot by John Clarke
  7. Serviceman's Log: Hindsight is a wonderful thing by The TV Serviceman
  8. Project: Voice Direct Speech Recognition Module by Ross Tester
  9. Feature: Internet Access - Reduced Prices by SILICON CHIP
  10. Order Form
  11. Vintage Radio: Vintage hifi stereo AM radio by Rodney Champness
  12. Project: Digital Electrolytic Capacitance Meter by Eugene W. Vahle Jr.
  13. Project: An XYZ Table With Stepper Motor Control; Pt.5 by Rick Walters
  14. Product Showcase
  15. Book Store
  16. Back Issues
  17. Project: A Peltier-Powered Can Cooler by Ross Tester
  18. Notes & Errata: Burglar alarm extensions / Audio-Video Transmitter / Daytime Lights for Cars / Line Dancer Robot
  19. Market Centre
  20. Advertising Index
  21. Outer Back Cover

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Items relevant to "Autonomouse The Robot":
  • Autonomouse The Robot PCBs patterns (PDF download) [08409991-3] (PCB Pattern, Free)
Articles in this series:
  • Autonomouse The Robot (September 1999)
  • Autonomouse The Robot (September 1999)
  • Autonomouse The Robot; Pt.2 (October 1999)
  • Autonomouse The Robot; Pt.2 (October 1999)
Items relevant to "Voice Direct Speech Recognition Module":
  • Voice Direct Speech Recognition PCB (PDF download) [07109991] (PCB Pattern, Free)
Items relevant to "Digital Electrolytic Capacitance Meter":
  • Digital Electrolytic Capacitance Meter PCB (PDF download) [04109991] (PCB Pattern, Free)
  • Digital Electrolytic Capacitance Meter panel artwork (PDF download) (Free)
Items relevant to "An XYZ Table With Stepper Motor Control; Pt.5":
  • DOS software and sample files for the XYZ Table with Stepper Motor Control (Free)
  • XYZ Table PCB patterns (PDF download) [07208991-2, 08409993] (Free)
  • XYZ Table panel artwork (PDF download) (Free)
Articles in this series:
  • An X-Y Table With Stepper Motor Control; Pt.1 (May 1999)
  • An X-Y Table With Stepper Motor Control; Pt.1 (May 1999)
  • An X-Y Table With Stepper Motor Control; Pt.2 (June 1999)
  • An X-Y Table With Stepper Motor Control; Pt.2 (June 1999)
  • An X-Y Table With Stepper Motor Control; Pt.3 (July 1999)
  • An X-Y Table With Stepper Motor Control; Pt.3 (July 1999)
  • An XYZ Table With Stepper Motor Control; Pt.4 (August 1999)
  • An XYZ Table With Stepper Motor Control; Pt.4 (August 1999)
  • An XYZ Table With Stepper Motor Control; Pt.5 (September 1999)
  • An XYZ Table With Stepper Motor Control; Pt.5 (September 1999)
  • An XYZ Table With Stepper Motor Control; Pt.6 (October 1999)
  • An XYZ Table With Stepper Motor Control; Pt.6 (October 1999)

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PRODUCT SHOWCASE Altronic’s Aussie Maxi Mount bracket gets world-wide sales Designed and manufactured in Australia by Altronic Distributors, this high capacity speaker swivel mount is being exported in significant quantities to North America and Europe, where it is very popular with professional speaker installers. The bracket is designed for quick and easy installation, requiring no special tools and can handle a payload of up to 15kg, making it suitable for most small to medium speakers. It also suits a wide variety of other uses such as security lights, CCTV cameras and so on. It can be swivelled up to 50° in either the vertical or horizontal plane and with optional hardware can mount to brick/ masonry, timber or plaster walls. Retail price is $59 per pair. For more information contact Altronic Distributors, Perth, Tel (08) 9328 2199, Fax (08) 9328 4459. Kenwood Power Supplies from Nilsen Nilsen Technologies have released two new power supplies, the Kenwood PAC series DC (top) and the Kenwood PDS series of EMC compliant lab models (bottom). The PAC series is available in outputs from 0-20V to 0-60V (3A) with load regulation of 4-8mV max. The PDS series are equipped with active smoothing filters and have very low output noise. Outputs available are 0-20V (18A) up to 0-120V (6A). For more information contact Nilsen Technologies, Freecall 1800 623 350, Feefax 1800 067 263. High Accuracy, Rugged Instrumentation Amp The Linear Technology LT1920 amplifier from REC Electronics is capable of withstanding input faults of +/-100V DC and spikes of over 8kV, yet is accurate to 30 parts per million. With industry-standard pinout and compact SO-8 package, it is suitable for a wide range of precision data acquisition. Contact REC ELectronics on (02) 9638 1888 or via www.rec.com.au Hobbyist/Handyman Bit Set Do you have devices or appliances that need fixing – but you can't find the right bit to undo the screws? Dick Smith Electronics has released a 101-piece bit set that has just about everything the hobbyist, handyman and the technician could want. It features a magnetised bit holder along with flat and Philips, square, hex, Torx, Security Torx, Tri-wing and more, all in a handy storage case. The bits should fit a cordless drill or power screwdriver, too. With a recommended retail price of $36.80, the Bit Set (Cat. T-4513) is available at all Dick Smith Electronics stores or from their mail order service on 1300 366 644. 80  Silicon Chip Jands’ Studio Microphone Clinic Jands Electronics, an Australian professional audio, lighting and staging manufacturer and distributor hosts regular ‘Industry Nights’ for the audio and lighting industry. Course notes, demos and guest speakers are all provided free. The next Industry Night, on 7 September at The Globe in Newtown covers the selection and placement of studio microphones. Presenter Nick Orsatti said that the topics will include close miking and ambient techniques, stereo miking and techniques for multi-channel surround recording. To register or for more information, please contact Jands Electronics on 02 9582 0909. FOR SALE Audio Service Business + 25 Acre Bush Property NSW South Coast – 10mins from Moruya, 20mins from Bateman's Bay. Business established 20 years. Great potential for expansion into TV/VCR if required. Large 3-4 bedroom passive solar stone house – many features. Large workshop. Phone (02) 4474 2985 or email brunnion<at>sci.net.au L LECTRONICSHOWCASELEC SPEAKER SALE For the very first time we are having a sale of selected loudspeaker drivers from the prestige MOREL line. On sale are two drivers: UNIVERSAL WIRELESS DEVELOPMENT SYSTEM Linx RF modules from Clarke & Severn Electronics offer a simple, efficient and cost-effective method of making a product wireless. Want to know more? Contact CLARKE & SEVERN ELECTRONICS PO Box 1, Hornsby NSW 1630 Ph (02) 9482 1944 Fx 9482 1309 email: sales<at>clarke.com.au www.clarke.com.au MW 265 EMC Technologies' internationally recognised Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) test facilities are fully accredited for emissions, immunity and safety standards. 222mm Shielded Woofer, Fs 30Hz ,Vas 88.6L Qts 0.44 Power 150W Hexatech voice coil Normally $190 EMC Technologies DMS 30S Melbourne: (03) 9335 3333 Sydney: (02) 9899 4599 NOW $130 27mm Shielded Dome Tweeter, 94mm dia. Fs 650Hz Power 200W Hexatech voice coil Double chambered Sens 90dB Normally $129 NOW $75 All other MOREL products available – many ex-stock We are sole Australian Distributors for: •  CLIO Electro-Acoustic Measurements •  SOFIA Vacuum Tube Curve Tracer •  JASPER Power Router Circle Jigs Australian Audio Consultants Web site: Email: www.mgram.com.au info<at>mgram.com.au BUSINESS FOR SALE: Vamtest Pty Ltd trading as Microgram Computers A.C.N. 003 062 100 Unit 1, 14 Bon Mace Close Berkeley Vale NSW 2261 Phone: (02) 4389 8444 Fax: (02) 4389 8388 SWITCHMODE POWER SUPPLIES 25W500W Extensive Range Escape to the sun in beautiful Coffs Harbour! • • • • •   • • •   • Stable electronic retail business Easily run by husband and wife team. Agent for GSM carrier Access to large electronics suppliers (niche market). Very strong customer base inc Government depts and schools etc. Five year rental option on current highway premises. Full figures available. Current owners (12 years) are moving to a new business. Price only $55,000 + SAV. Enquiries: Hunter & Associates (02) 6651 6818 R.T.N • Basic Stamps, SX chips and tools. • OZ-made boards and development tools • Best pricing on temp, a/d, rtc kits • New Xilinx PLCC44 development system • New OZ made serial LCD module 2*16 • Stepper and R/C servo motor chips • New super catalog on CD Rom with 40 meg of  Stamp related data. Now available via SAE and  our cost $4.50, or free with orders over $125 Phone/Fax 03-9338-3306 HTTP://people.enternet.com.au/~nollet Email: nollet<at>mail.enternet.com.au PO Box 11, Stockport SA 5410 Phone / Fax 08-85-282-201 E-mail aac<at>rbe.net.au MicroZed Computers GENUINE STAMP PRODUCTS FROM Scott Edwards Electronics microEngineering Labs & others Easy to learn, easy to use, sophisticated CPU based controllers & peripherals. PO Box 634, ARMIDALE 2350 (296 Cook’s Rd) 6 Sarich Court, Technology Park, Bentley WA 6102 Ph: 08 9470 1177 Fax 08 9470 2844 web: www.computronics.com NEW FROM QUESTRONIX DVS5 Video & Audio Distribution Amplifier Ph (02) 6772 2777 – may time out to Mobile 0409 036 775 Fax (02) 6772 8987 http://www.microzed.com.au Most Credit Cards OK DVS5 Video & Audio Distribution Amplifier VGS2 Graphics Splitter Five identical Video and Stereo outputs plus h/phone & monitor out. S-Video & Composite versions available. Professional quality. VGS2 Graphics Splitter High resolution 1in/2out VGA splitter. Comes with 1.5m HQ cable and 12V supply. Custom-length HQ VGA cables also available. Check our NEW website for latest prices and MONTHLY SPECIALS www.questronix.com.au Email - questav<at>questronix.com.au Video Processors, Colour Correctors, Stabilisers, TBC's, Converters, etc. QUESTRONIX All mail: PO BoxS548, Wahroonga NSW 2076 eptember 1999  81 Ph (02) 9477 3596 Fax (02) 9477 3681 Visitors by appointment only