Silicon ChipMarket Centre - December 2000 SILICON CHIP
  1. Outer Front Cover
  2. Contents
  3. Publisher's Letter: Australia can do well in the new economy
  4. Feature: Home Networking For Shared Internet Access by Greg Swain
  5. Project: Build A Bright-White LED Torch by John Clarke
  6. Review: Agilent 54622D Mixed Signal Oscilloscope by Leo Simpson
  7. Project: 2-Channel Guitar Preamplifier, Pt.2: Digital Reverb by John Clarke
  8. Project: Driving An LCD From The Parallel Port by Peter Crowcroft & Frank Crivelli
  9. Serviceman's Log: History, Symptoms & oberservations by The TV Serviceman
  10. Order Form
  11. Project: A Morse Clock - Look Mum, No Hands! by Leon Williams
  12. Project: Protoboards: The Easy Way Into Electronics, Pt.4 by Leo Simpson
  13. Vintage Radio: The AWA 467MA: an ideal first restoration by Rodney Champness
  14. Product Showcase
  15. Notes & Errata
  16. Book Store
  17. Feature: Index to Volume 13: January-December 2000
  18. Market Centre
  19. Advertising Index
  20. Outer Back Cover

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Items relevant to "Build A Bright-White LED Torch":
  • Bright White LED Torch PCB pattern (PDF download) [11112001] (Free)
Items relevant to "2-Channel Guitar Preamplifier, Pt.2: Digital Reverb":
  • 2-Channel Guitar Preamplifier PCB patterns (PDF download) [01111001/2] (Free)
  • Digital Reverb PCB pattern (PDF download) [01112001] (Free)
  • 2-Channel Guitar Preamplifier panel artwork (PDF download) (Free)
Articles in this series:
  • 2-Channel Guitar Preamplifier (November 2000)
  • 2-Channel Guitar Preamplifier (November 2000)
  • 2-Channel Guitar Preamplifier, Pt.2: Digital Reverb (December 2000)
  • 2-Channel Guitar Preamplifier, Pt.2: Digital Reverb (December 2000)
  • Digital Reverb - The Missing Pages (January 2001)
  • Digital Reverb - The Missing Pages (January 2001)
  • 2-Channel Guitar Preamplifier, Pt.3 (January 2001)
  • 2-Channel Guitar Preamplifier, Pt.3 (January 2001)
Items relevant to "Driving An LCD From The Parallel Port":
  • DOS software for the PC Parallel Port LCD and Thermometer (Free)
  • PC Parallel Port LCD and Thermometer PCB pattern (PDF download) [K134] (Free)
Items relevant to "A Morse Clock - Look Mum, No Hands!":
  • PIC16F84(A)-04/P programmed for the Morse Clock [MORSECLK.HEX] (Programmed Microcontroller, AUD $10.00)
  • PIC16F84 firmware and source code for the Morse Clock [MORSECLK.HEX] (Software, Free)
  • Morse Clock PCB pattern (PDF download) (Free)
  • Morse Clock panel artwork (PDF download) (Free)
Articles in this series:
  • Protoboards: The Easy Way Into Electronics, Pt.1 (September 2000)
  • Protoboards: The Easy Way Into Electronics, Pt.1 (September 2000)
  • Protoboards: The Easy Way Into Electronics, Pt.2 (October 2000)
  • Protoboards: The Easy Way Into Electronics, Pt.2 (October 2000)
  • Protoboards: The Easy Way Into Electronics, Pt.3 (November 2000)
  • Protoboards: The Easy Way Into Electronics, Pt.3 (November 2000)
  • Protoboards: The Easy Way Into Electronics, Pt.4 (December 2000)
  • Protoboards: The Easy Way Into Electronics, Pt.4 (December 2000)

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MARKET CENTRE Cash in your surplus gear. Advertise it here in Silicon Chip. FRWEEBE YES! Place your classified advertisement in SILICON CHIP Market Centre and your advert will also appear FREE in the Classifieds-on-the-Web page of the SILICON CHIP website, www.siliconchip.com.au And if you include an email address or your website URL in you classified advert, the links will be LIVE in your classified-on-the-web! S! D E I F I S C LAS EXCLUSIVE TO SILICON CHIP! CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING RATES Advertising rates for this page: Classified ads: $11.00 (incl. GST) for up to 12 words plus 55 cents for each additional word. Display ads: $27.50 (incl. GST) per column centimetre (max. 10cm). Closing date: five weeks prior to month of sale. To run your classified ad, print it clearly in the space below or on a separate sheet of paper, fill out the form & send it with your cheque or credit card details to: Silicon Chip Classifieds, PO Box 139, Collaroy, NSW 2097. Or fax the details to (02) 9979 6503. Taxation Invoice ABN 49 003 205 490 _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ Enclosed is my cheque/money order for $­__________ or please debit my ❏ Bankcard   ❏ Visa Card   ❏ Master Card Card No. Signature­­­­­­­­­­­­ ________________________ Card expiry date______/______ Name _____________________________________________________ Street _____________________________________________________ Suburb/town _________________________ Postcode______________ 94  Silicon Chip FOR SALE RAIN BRAIN AND DIGI-TEMP KITS: 8-station sprinkler controllers. New Digi-temp and Moni-temp use DS1820 sensors. Feature PC data logging, 60 channels over 500 metres. www.mantismicroproducts.com.au Only $39 ! VCR Controller use a std VCR for Surveillance Event Recording Wireless IR Control * 4 Ch Switchers only ! $79 * COLOUR Bullet Cameras from $122 * Digital PC 4 Ch Video Recorder System from $159 * DOME VIDEO CAMERAS COLOUR from $77 ! Mono from $53 ! BULLET from $97 TWO YEAR WARRANTY * DOME 480 Line 0.05 Lux SONY CCD & ChipSet from $81 * COLOUR DSP DOME: 400 Line from $139 * 600 + Line from $164 * COLOUR DSP PIN in PIR CASE from $152 * MINI CAMS from $67 * DSP COLOUR from $133 * PC REMOTE VIEW, PAGING, WEB-CAM, DVR System High 768 x 576 Resolution from $219 * QUAD 1024 H-Pixels from $175 * COLOUR QUAD only ! $380 * MULTIPLEXER 4 Ch from $633 * DIY PLUG-IN 20 metre AV Cables from $20 BLEMISH FREE & LOW BLEMISH CCDs * UP TO 5 YEARS WARRANTY * OVERNIGHT DELIVERY * www. allthings.com.au RAINBOW POWER COMPANY: Sol­ar Panels 80W $660, Batteries, Inverters, Regulators, Rebates available – call (02) 6689 1430. COVERT VIDEO SURVEILLANCE Tiny Sub-Matchbox from ~ 6 grams Wireless Video & Audio TRANSMITTERS from $77 * Pinhole Cameras from $67. Easily concealed in: Mobile Phone Case, Clock, VCR Cassette, Toys, Teddy Bear (Nanny-Cam), Smoke Detector, Ornament, Cap, Cigarette Pack, etc. www. allthings.com.au TELEPHONE EXCHANGE SIMULATOR, SC February 1998. Test equipment without the cost of telephone lines. Melbourne 9806 0110. WEATHER STATIONS: Windspeed & direction, inside temperature, outside temperature & windchill. Records highs & lows with time and date as they occur. Optional rainfall and PC interface. Used by Government Departments, farmers, pilots, and weather enthusiasts. Other models with barometric pressure, humidity, dew point, solar radiation, UV, leaf wetness, etc. Just phone, fax or write for our FREE catalogue and price list. Solar Flair/Ecowatch phone: (03) 5968 4863; fax: (03) 5968 5810, PO Box 18, Emerald, Vic., 3782. ACN 006 399 480. KITS KITS AND MORE KITS! Check ‘em out at www.ozitronics.com SEE-in-the-DARK Camera with in-built IR LEDs in Water Resistant Case for disturbance-free Baby - Bird - Animal observation from $147 * DIY Plug-In 20 metre Cable & Plug Pack from $33 * www.allthings.com.au C COMPILERS: everything you need to develop C and ASM software for 68­HC08, 6809, 68HC11, 68HC12, 68­ HC16, 8051/52, 8080/85, 8086, 8096 or AVR: $170.50 each. Macro Cross Assemblers and Disassemblers for above CPUs + 6800/01/03/05, 6502 and 68­HC12 for $88. Debug monitors: $88 for 6 CPUs. All compilers, XASMs and monitors: $5280. 8051/52 Simulator (fast, now incl. 80C320): $88. Try the C-FLEA Virtual Machine for small CPUs, build a “C-Stamp”. Demo desk: FREE. All prices + $5.50 p&p. Atmel Flash CPU Programmer: Handles the 89Cx051, 89C5x and 89Sxx series, and some AVRs in both DIP and PLCC44. Also does most 8-pin EEPROMs. Includes socket for serial ISP cable. $220 $11 p&p. SOIC adaptors: 20-pin $99, 14-pin $93.50, 8-pin $88. Credit cards accepted. GRAN­ TRONICS PTY LTD, PO Box 275, Wentworthville 2145. Ph (02) 9896 7150 or Internet: http://www.grantronics.com.au HOME CCTV Mono / Colour PAKS only ! $119 / $151 Full DIY Plug-In to TV / VCR 20 metre Cable, Plug Pack & Camera www.allthings.com.au RCS HAS MOVED to 41 Arlewis St, Chester Hill 2162 and is now open, with full production soon. Tel (02) 9738 0330; Fax 9738 0334. rcsradio<at>cia.com.au; www.cia.com.au/rcsradio ROLA AUSTRALIA PH/FAX (08) 8270 3175 WEB SITE WWW.BETTANET.NET.AU/GTD CHECK OUR WEBSITE FOR DETAILS ON KITS AND COMPONENTS • • • • Silvertone’s RC Receiver Still the best little performer available! TRANSMITTER KITS AND MODULES AUDIO MODULES COMPUTER INTERFACE KITS RADIO STATION AUDIO SOFTWARE NEW: Our MP3-CD player in short form for $169 inc GST. Includes the following: processor board, front panel display and tactile keypad; just add a case, cables, 12V power supply and a CD-ROM drive. Play CDs and up to 2600 MP3’s from a CDR. Great for car or home. Satellite TV Reception International satellite TV reception in your home is now affordable. Send for your free info pack containing equipment catalog, satellite lists, etc or call for appointment to view. We can display all satellites from 76.5° to 180°. Still only $129.50 AM or $149.50 FM. May be used with most ppm transmitters. This and many other radio control products available from: Silvertone Electronics, PO Box 580, Riverwood 2210. Phone/Fax (02) 9533 3517. www.silvertone.com.au AV-COMM P/L, 24/9 Powells Rd, Brookvale, NSW 2100. Tel: 02 9939 4377 or 9939 4378. Fax: 9939 4376; www.avcomm.com.au Positions At Jaycar We are often looking for enthusiastic staff for positions in our retail stores and head office at Rhodes in Sydney. A genuine interest in electronics is a necessity. Phone 02 9743 5222 for current vacancies. www.procontechnology.com.au Fischertechnik robotic kits, interfaces and Atmel AT90S8535 microcontroller boards from $66. Starter kits with cables and software, ready to program in compiled BASIC or assembler from $99. Design service available. Credit cards accepted. Phone (03) 98306288. DIY CCTV PAKS 4 Cameras & Switcher .................$354 as above COLOUR .....................$466 4 Cams, Switcher/Monitor ...........$495 as above 14" Monitor ................$528 4 Cams & QUAD .........................$478 4 COLOUR & QUAD ....................$752 Time-Lapse 24hrVCR $710 with CCTV Systems 2 Year Warranty ! MORE at: www.allthings.com.au Fully Plug-In DIY Paks with Cables & Power Supplies. ALSO PC Digital Motion / Sound detection & activated Video / Audio Recording systems 08 9349 9413. SMD COMPONENTS, Resistor kit, 18 x 50 x 1206 popular values in case <at> $38.50 inc GST. Capacitor kit, 18 x 50 x Need prototype PC boards? We have the solutions – we print electronics! Four-day turnaround, less if urgent; Artwork from your own positive or file; Through hole plating; Prompt postal service; 29 years technical experience; Inexpensive; Superb quality. Printed Electronics, 12A Aristoc Rd, Glen Waverley, Vic 3150. Phone: (03) 9545 3722; Fax: (03) 9545 3561 Call Mike Lynch and check us out! We are the best for low cost, small runs. 1206 popular values in case <at> $88.00 inc GST <at> www.lazer.com.au or call on 02 93 111 500. NEW PROFESSIONAL PAN TILT DOME CAMERA controlled via remote. SPECIAL PRICE: Colour $680, B&W $550. To be an agent, or for more info call GCS sales rep George on 0410 739 317. FPGA Prototyping Kits: Lowest cost, easiest to use. Altera, Atmel. Xilinx kit now with 200,000 gates (!) and free design software! www.BurchED.com.au LASERS, LIGHTING, SOUND and other technology surplus equipment plus general household and office items at the LASERVISION garage sale. See www.laservision.com.au, select “products” then “surplus” to see some of continued next page December 2000  95 DON’T MISS THE ’BUS Advertising Index Acorn Icon (Akhurst Calendar)....64 Altronics................................. 66-67 Av-Comm Pty Ltd.........................95 Do you feel left behind by the latest advances in com­puter technology? Don’t miss the bus: get the ’bus! Includes articles on troubleshooting your PC, installing and setting up computer networks, hard disk drive upgrades, clean installing Windows 98, CPU upgrades, a basic introduction to Linux plus much more. Dick Smith Electronics...... 22-25,77 Price: $12.50 (incl. GST) Order now by using the handy order form in this issue or call (02) 9979 5644, 8.30-5.30 Mon-Fri with your credit card details. Investment Technology................31 Direct Components......................21 EMC Technologies.......................86 Evatco..........................................83 Harbuch Electronics....................85 Instant PCBs................................95 Special subscription offer available only while stocks last. Jaycar ................................... 45-52 Mass Technology.........................86 the items in advance. Enquiries to info<at>laservision.com.au. Garage sale Saturday 2/12/00 at 50 Carters Road, Dural. Nev­ille Walker (07) 3857 2752 or email flashdog<at>optusnet.com.au RICOM – Electronic Components: LCD screens – from 16x2 characters to 128x64 graphics with backlighting. PIC micros – from 12C509 to 16F877. See our website for full lists & pricing. www.ricomelectronics.webcentral.com.au PERSON WITH EXPERIENCE / APTITUDE able to fault find & repair PCBs – without diagrams. GENEROUS PKG NEG. Tel John<at>AER (03) 9482 4958 0415 305 470. QUAD 4 pixs 1 screen from $247 * Real Time * High better than SUPER-VHS 1024 Pixel Resolution * Time * Date * Camera Title * Alarm Input / Output * Remote Camera Selection * FREEZE * www.allthings.com.au KIT ASSEMBLY ANY KITS assembled/repaired: professional, speedy service. Phone WANTED Circuit Ideas Wanted Do you have a good circuit idea. If so, sketch it out, write a brief description of its operation & send it to us. Provided your idea is workable & original, we’ll publish it in Circuit Notebook & you’ll make some money. We pay up to $60 for a good circuit so send your idea to: Silicon Chip Publications, PO Box 139, Collaroy, 2097. Microgram Computers..........3,OBC MicroZed Computers...................86 Oatley Electronics........................13 Printed Electronics...................... 95 Questronix...................................86 Rall Electronics............................86 RobotOz......................................86 Rola Australia..............................95 R.T.N..........................................IFC Satcam........................................73 Silicon Chip Bookshop........... 90-91 SC Computer Omnibus...............96 Sc EFI Tech Special.....................31 SC Electronics Testbench..........IBC Silicon Chip Subscriptions...........65 HELP SAVE THE NIGHT SKY! Silvertone Electronics..................95 We are losing our heritage of starry night skies. Poor, inefficient outdoor lighting is causing glare and “light pollution”. This wastes energy and increases greenhouse gas emissions. Solar Flair/Ecowatch....................95 _____________________________ You can help by joining SYDNEY OUTDOOR LIGHTING IMPROVEMENT SOCIETY (SOLIS). SOLIS aims to educate and inform about quality outdoor lighting and its benefits. We also lobby councils, government and other bodies to promote good lighting practice. SOLIS meetings are held third Monday night of each month at Sydney Observatory. Individual membership is $20 pa. Donations are also welcome. Cheques payable to “SOLIS c/- NSAS”, PO Box 214, West Ryde 2114. http://sites.netscape.net/solislp/ 96  Silicon Chip PC Boards Printed circuit boards for SILICON CHIP projects are made by: • RCS Radio Pty Ltd. Phone (02) 9738 0330. Fax (02) 9738 0334. • Marday Services, PO Box 19-189, Avondale, Auckland, NZ. Phone (09) 828 5730.