Silicon ChipMarket Centre - March 2000 SILICON CHIP
  1. Outer Front Cover
  2. Contents
  3. Publisher's Letter: Possible uses for computer cases
  4. Feature: Doing A Lazarus On An Old Computer by Greg Swain
  5. Project: Ultra-LD 100W Stereo Amplifier; Pt.1 by Leo Simpson
  6. Feature: Inside An Electronic Washing Machine by Julian Edgar
  7. Review: Multisim - For Circuit Design & Simulation by Peter Smith
  8. Project: Electronic Wind Vane With 16-LED Display by John Clarke
  9. Serviceman's Log: Some jobs aren't worth the trouble by The TV Serviceman
  10. Back Issues
  11. Project: Glowplug Driver For Powered Models by Ross Tester
  12. Product Showcase
  13. Order Form
  14. Project: The OzTrip Car Computer; Pt.1 by Robert Priestley
  15. Project: Aura Interactor Amplifier by Leo Simpson
  16. Vintage Radio: The Hellier Award; Pt.2 by Rodney Champness
  17. Book Store
  18. Market Centre
  19. Outer Back Cover

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Items relevant to "Ultra-LD 100W Stereo Amplifier; Pt.1":
  • Ultra-LD 100W RMS Stereo Amplifier PCB patterns (PDF download) [01112011-5] (Free)
  • Ultra-LD 100W Stereo Amplifier PCB patterns (PDF download) [01105001-2] (Free)
  • Panel artwork for the Ultra-LD 100W RMS Stereo Amplifier (PDF download) (Free)
Articles in this series:
  • Ultra-LD 100W Stereo Amplifier; Pt.1 (March 2000)
  • Ultra-LD 100W Stereo Amplifier; Pt.1 (March 2000)
  • Building The Ultra-LD 100W Stereo Amplifier; Pt.2 (May 2000)
  • Building The Ultra-LD 100W Stereo Amplifier; Pt.2 (May 2000)
  • 100W RMS/Channel Stereo Amplifier; Pt.1 (November 2001)
  • 100W RMS/Channel Stereo Amplifier; Pt.1 (November 2001)
  • 100W RMS/Channel Stereo Amplifier; Pt.2 (December 2001)
  • 100W RMS/Channel Stereo Amplifier; Pt.2 (December 2001)
  • 100W RMS/Channel Stereo Amplifier; Pt.3 (January 2002)
  • 100W RMS/Channel Stereo Amplifier; Pt.3 (January 2002)
  • Remote Volume Control For Stereo Amplifiers (June 2002)
  • Remote Volume Control For Stereo Amplifiers (June 2002)
  • Remote Volume Control For The Ultra-LD Amplifier (July 2002)
  • Remote Volume Control For The Ultra-LD Amplifier (July 2002)
Items relevant to "Electronic Wind Vane With 16-LED Display":
  • Electronic Windvane PCB patterns (PDF download) [04103001-4] (Free)
  • Electronic Windvane panel artwork (PDF download) (Free)
Articles in this series:
  • The OzTrip Car Computer; Pt.1 (March 2000)
  • The OzTrip Car Computer; Pt.1 (March 2000)
  • The OzTrip Car Computer; Pt.2 (April 2000)
  • The OzTrip Car Computer; Pt.2 (April 2000)
Articles in this series:
  • The Hellier Award; Pt.1 (February 2000)
  • The Hellier Award; Pt.1 (February 2000)
  • The Hellier Award; Pt.2 (March 2000)
  • The Hellier Award; Pt.2 (March 2000)
  • The Hellier Award; Pt.3 (April 2000)
  • The Hellier Award; Pt.3 (April 2000)

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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. 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: 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°. 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 Need prototype PC boards? 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. Silvertone’s RC Receiver Still the best little performer available! 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. 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. 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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. 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. 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 KITS KITS AND MORE KITS! Check ‘em out at www.ozitronics.com 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. WANTED WANTED: Operating manual or copy for a PATON VCT-V valve tester. Phone Allen Rowley (08) 8264 4984. WANTED: SILICON CHIP back issues: November, December 1987, January - August 1988, October - December 1988, January, March, August, December 1989, May 1990, February, July, September, November, December 1992, March 1998. Please call Chris (03) 9510 9921. March 2000  111 Silicon Chip Binders Keep your copies safe, secure and always available with SILICON CHIP binders: they’re cheap insurance! Advertising Index Acetronics....................................77 REAL VALUE AT Altronics................................. 49-64 PLUS P &P Clarke & Severn Electronics........77 $12.95   Heavy board covers with 2-tone green vinyl covering Av-Comm Pty Ltd.......................111 Dick Smith Electronics........... 12-15 Dontronics...................................77   Each binder holds up to 14 issues so that you can include catalogs EMC Technologies.......................77 Emona Instruments...................IFC  SILICON CHIP logo printed in gold-coloured lettering on spine & cover Harbuch Electronics....................79 Instant PCBs..............................111 Price: $12.95 plus $5 p&p each (available Aust. only) Jaycar ........ IBC, 29-32, 81-84, 111 Order by phoning (02) 9979 5644 & quoting your credit card number; or fax the details to (02) 9979 6503; or mail your order with cheque or credit card details to Silicon Chip Publications, PO Box 139, Collaroy, NSW 2097. Kits-R-Us...................................111 Microgram Computers...................3 MicroZed Computers...................77 Oatley Electronics........................95 Printed Electronics.................... 111 DON’T MISS THE ’BUS 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. Questronix...................................77 RALL Electronics.........................77 www.siliconchip.com.au SILICON CHIP’S 132 Pages 9 $ 95 * ISBN 0 95852291 X 09 9780958522910 09 9 780958 Resurrection Radio....................103 Robotic Education Products........77 522910 COMPUTER OMNIBUS Rocom Electronics.......................77 R.T.N............................................77 INC LUD ES FEA TUR E LIN UX Silicon Chip Back Issues....... 70-71 A collection of computer features from the pages of SILICON CHIP magazine Silicon Chip Bookshop....... 108-109 Silicon Chip Binders.............39,112 SC Computer Omnibus...........OBC Hints o Tips o Upgrades o Fixes NOW Covers DOS, Windows 3.1, 95, 98,ANT V o A DIRE ILABLE C SILIC T FROM ON just $ CHIP 125 ORDER NOW: Use the handy order form in this issue or call (02) 9979 5644, 8.30-5.30 Mon-Fri with your credit card details. RT INC P&P O SC EFI Tech Special..................104 Silicon Chip Subscriptions...........85 Silvertone Electronics................111 Smart Fastchargers.....................34 Solar Flair/Ecowatch..................110 Speakerworks..............................77 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. Truscott’s Electronic World...........34 Vass Electronics..........................77 _____________________________ PC Boards 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. Printed circuit boards for SILICON CHIP projects are made by: Individual membership is $20 pa. Donations are also welcome. Cheques payable to “SOLIS c/- NSAS”, PO Box 214, West Ryde 2114. •  Marday Services, PO Box 19-189, Avondale, Auckland, NZ. Phone (09) 828 5730. Email: tpeters<at>pip.elm.mq.edu.au 112  Silicon Chip •  RCS Radio Pty Ltd, 651 Forest Rd, Bexley, NSW 2207. Phone (02) 9587 3491.