Silicon ChipMarket Centre - January 2000 SILICON CHIP
  1. Outer Front Cover
  2. Contents
  3. Publisher's Letter: Switch those computers off when not in use
  4. Feature: Protel 99: Much More Than A PCB Design Tool by Peter Smith
  5. Review: B&W Nautilus 801 Monitor Loudspeakers by Louis Challis
  6. Serviceman's Log: They came in two by two by The TV Serviceman
  7. Project: Spring Reverberation Module by John Clarke
  8. Project: An Audio-Video Test Generator by Leon Williams
  9. Product Showcase
  10. Project: PICMAN Programmable Robot by Andersson Nguyen
  11. Order Form
  12. Project: Parallel Port Interface Card by Peter Smith
  13. Vintage Radio: Building a vintage radio replica by Rodney Champness
  14. Project: Off-Hook Indicator For Telephone Lines by John Clarke
  15. Book Store
  16. Back Issues
  17. Market Centre
  18. Advertising Index
  19. Outer Back Cover

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Taxation Invoice ABN 49 003 205 490 _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ Enclosed is my cheque/money order for $­__________ or please debit my ❏ Bankcard   ❏ Visa Card   ❏ Master Card FOR SALE ELECTRONIC/MECHANICAL DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION: we offer a complete design service for electronic and mechanical devices. Most work is done in house and you deal directly with the designers. No job is too small and can be to prototype or “turn key” stage, in one offs or for future production. Simply send us an email at vladimir<at>u030.aone.net.au with your questions or requirements and we will get back to you. WEATHER STATIONS: Windspeed & direction, inside temperature, outside temperature & windchill. Records highs & lows with time and date as they occur. $420.00 complete plus sales tax if appli­ cable. 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 ph: (03) 5968 4863 fax: (03) 5968 5810, PO Box 18, Emerald, Vic., 3782. ACN 006 399 480. RAIN BRAIN AND DIGI-TEMP KITS: 8 station sprinkler controllers, 60 channel temp monitor uses DS1820s over 500 metres. Has PC Data logging. Mantis Micro Products, http://www.home.aone.net.au/mantismp TELEPHONE EXCHANGE SIMULATOR, SC February 1998. Test equipment without the cost of telephone lines. Melbourne 9806 0110. Card No. KITS KITS AND MORE KITS! Check ‘em out at www.ozitronics.com Signature­­­­­­­­­­­­ ________________________  Card expiry date______/______ CHEAP 200MHz TEKTRONIX SCOPE THS-730A, “NEW” in box, factory warranty, $5899. Phone 0412 566100. Name _____________________________________________________ Street _____________________________________________________ Suburb/town _________________________  Postcode______________ 94  Silicon Chip PC-CONTROLS: Receiver 144148MHz (PLL), DS2401 ID-Reader, Temperature Recorder (DS1615), AF Generators, Temperature Measure- DIY PCBs: Video Memory from $39 * QUAD 4 Pix 1 Screen Time / Date from $149 * Video TX/RX from $149 * VIDEO TRANSMITTER/RECEIVER System $199 * IR Remote Control Extender Set $69 * FREE DIGITAL PC VIDEO RECORDER - TIME LAPSE MOTION DETECTION Software with 4 Ch Capture Card from $113 * concealed PINHOLE Mono or DSP COLOUR Camera, Microphone & Timer/ Controller in PIR DETECTOR from $139 * BULLET 480 Line 0.05 lux SONY CCD or DSP COLOUR from $132 * QUADS 4 Pix 1 screen from $256 HIRES better than SUPER-VHS Quality * PCB Modules from $76 COLOUR Pinhole from $155 * MINI CAMERAS 36 x 36 from $85 - SONY CCD $102 - COLOUR $162 * DOME CAMERAS from $88 - SONY CCD $107 - COLOUR $164 * Video BALUNS from $7 * DIY PAKS: 4 Cameras, Switcher & Supply from $499 - with 12" Monitor from $582 * 4 COLOUR CAMERAS, SWITCHER & POWER SUPPLY from $807 - with COLOUR QUAD 4 Pix 1 Screen from $1211 * COLOUR QUADS from $512 * COLOUR DUPLEX MUX from $1329 * 14" MONITORS from $203 - with inbuilt 4 Ch SWITCHER from $236 * SEE-inthe-DARK CAMERAS & INFRARED 50 x 120mW LED ILLUMINATOR Kits from $19 * FULL RANGE * DISCOUNTS * Ask for our Catalogue & New Enquiry Offer * www.allthings.com.au * T 08 9349 9413. C COMPILERS: everything you need to develop C and ASM software for 68HC08, 6809, 68HC11, 68HC12, 68HC16, 8051/52, 8080/85, 8086, 8096 or AVR: $155.00 each. Macro Cross Assemblers and Disassemblers for above CPUs + 6800/01/03/05, 6502 and 68HC12 for $78. Debug monitors: $78 for 6 CPUs. All compilers, XASMs and monitors: $480. 8051/52 Simulator (fast, now incl. 80C320): $78. Try the C-FLEA Virtual Machine for small CPUs, build a “C-Stamp”. Demo desk: FREE. All prices + $5 p&p. Atmel Flash CPU Programmer: Handles the 89Cx051, 89C5x and 89Sxx series, and the new AVRs in both DIP and PLCC44. Also does most 8-pin EEPROMs. Includes socket for serial ISP cable. $199, $37 tax, $10 p&p. 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. 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 76.5F to 180F. 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. KITS-R-US PO Box 314 Blackwood S.A. Ph/fax 08 8270 3175 FMTX2A Universal Stereo Coder $49 FMTX2B 30mW Xtal Locked 100MHz Transmitter $49 FMTX1 1-3 Watt Free Running Transmitter $49 FMX1 200mW Full Broadcast Transmitter, built & tested $499 FM220 10-18 Watt FM BGY133 Philips Linear $499 FM1525 25 Watt Discrete Linear FM Band $499 FM2100 110 Watt Discrete Linear FM Band $699 FM3000 300 Watt Discrete Linear FM Band $1499 Philips 828E/A VHF Receiver Boards (6 metres) $9 AWA 721 VHF Receiver Boards (2 metres) $9 AWA 721 VHF transmitter boards 1 watt (2 metres) $19 Philips 323 UHF transmitter boards 500mW (70cm) $19 AEM 35 Watt Little Brick Audio Power Amp $15 Digi-125 200W RMS Audio Power Amp $39 CA Clipper Compiler, new in box $49 6dBd Gain Colinear FM Band Antenna $999 Roll Smart-1 FM Station Audio Processor $999 Free catalog on disk of discounted surplus components Same day shipping, credit cards OK, circuits supplied. SPECIAL STEAM BOAT KITS $14 ment, I/O cards, Data Logging, ActiveX. Ph/Fax (02) 9482 1565. http://www. ar.com.au/~softmark AV-COMM P/L, 198 Condamine St, Balgowlah, NSW 2093. Tel: 02 9949 7417 or 9948 2667. Fax: 9949 7095; www.avcomm.com.au Silvertone’s RC Receiver SOIC adaptors: 20-pin $90, 14-pin $85, 8-pin $80. Credit cards accepted. GRAN­ TRONICS PTY LTD, PO Box 275, Wentworthville 2145. Ph (02) 9896 7150; Fax (02) 9631 1236; or Internet: http://www.grantronics.com.au SOLAR PANELS: 120 watt $995.00, 80 watt $650.00, 60 watt $510.00, 40 watt $395.00 (all with 25 year guarantee). UNBREAKABLE PANELS: 64 watt $550.00, 42 watt $420.00, 32 watt $340.00, 11 watt $190.00, 5 watt $120.00, 1.25 watt $80.00. WIND GENERATORS: 400 watt $950.00. INVERTERS: sinewave inverters, inverter/chargers, mod. Sinewave inverters, call with requirements. AUST­RALIA WIDE DELIVERY (Free on orders over $500.00). TASMAN ENERGY: (03) 6362 3050 Fax (03) 6362 3054. DON’T MISS Australia’s biggest and best exhibition and sale of new and used radio and communication equipment at the Central Coast Field Day, Sunday 27th Feb, Wyong Race Course, just 1 hour north from Sydney. Starts Still the best little performer available! 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 8.30am. Special Field Day bargains from traders and tons of disposals gear in the flea market. Exhibits by clubs and groups with interests ranging from vintage radio, packet radio, scanning, amateur TV and satellite comms. www. ccarc.org.au Ph (02) 4340 2500. DATAMAN Softy S4 128K EPROM Programmer and Emulator – $500. ZILOG Z86CCP01ZEM Emulator and Programmer Board (qty 3) <at> $70 each. Ph (02) 9659 5695. feelgood<at>loom.net.au RCS Radio is MOVING. For information, ring 0408-613-300. KIT ASSEMBLY ANY KITS assembled/repaired: professional, speedy service. Phone Nev­ille Walker (07) 3857 2752. January 2000  95 14 Model Railway Projects Shop soiled but HALF PRICE! Our stocks of this book are now limited. All we have left are newsagents’ returns which means that they may be slightly shop soiled or have minor cover blemishes. Otherwise, they're undamaged and in good condition. SPECIAL CLEARANCE PRICE: $3.95 + $3 P&P (Aust. & NZ) This book will not be reprinted Yes! Please send me _____ copies of 14 Model Railway Projects at the special price of $A3.95 + $A3 p&p (p&p outside Aust. & NZ $A6). Enclosed is my cheque/money order for $­A__________ or please debit my  Bankcard     Visa Card    MasterCard Card No. Signature­­­­­­­­­­­­___________________________  Card expiry date______/______ Name ________________________________________________________ PLEASE PRINT Street ________________________________________________________ Suburb/town___________________________________ Postcode_________ Send your order to: SILICON CHIP, PO Box 139, Collaroy, NSW 2097; or fax your order to (02) 9979 6503; or ring (02) 9979 5644 and quote your credit card number (Bankcard, Visa Card or MasterCard). HELP SAVE THE NIGHT SKY! 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. 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. Email: tpeters<at>pip.elm.mq.edu.au 96  Silicon Chip Advertising Index Acetronics....................................84 Altronics................................. 72-73 Av-Comm Pty Ltd.........................95 Clarke & Severn Electronics........84 Coffs Harbour Electronics............85 Dick Smith Electronics........... 34-37 Dontronics...................................84 EMC Technologies.......................85 Harbuch Electronics....................55 Instant PCBs................................95 Jamo Australia Pty Ltd.............OBC Jaycar ...................... 45-52,95, IBC Kits-R-Us.....................................95 Len Wallis Audio........................IFC Microgram Computers..............3,85 MicroZed Computers...................84 Oatley Electronics..........................9 Pinfold Health Services...............85 Preston Electronics......................84 Printed Electronics...................... 95 Questronix...................................84 Resurrection Radio......................77 Robotic Education Products........85 RobotOz......................................95 Rocom Electronics.......................85 R.T.N............................................84 SC Binders..................................64 SC Computer Omnibus...............33 SC EFI Tech Special....................10 Silicon Chip Bookshop........... 86-87 SC Internet Service.....................23 Silicon Chip Subscriptions...........53 Silvertone Electronics..................95 Smart Fastchargers.....................79 Solar Flair/Ecowatch....................94 Speakerworks..............................85 Telelink Communications.............84 Truscott’s Electronic World...........77 Vass Electronics..........................84 Willis Communications................85 Zoom EFI Special........................11 _____________________________ PC Boards Printed circuit boards for SILICON CHIP projects are made by: •  RCS Radio Pty Ltd, 651 Forest Rd, Bexley, NSW 2207. Phone (02) 9587 3491. •  Marday Services, PO Box 19-189, Avondale, Auckland, NZ. Phone (09) 828 5730.