Silicon ChipMarket Centre - September 2000 SILICON CHIP
  1. Outer Front Cover
  2. Contents
  3. Publisher's Letter: Electrical licence to build a kit is ridiculous
  4. Feature: How They're Bringing You The Games by Ross Tester
  5. Project: Build A Swimming Pool Alarm by John Clarke
  6. Feature: Network Troubleshooting With Fluke's NetTool by Greg Swain
  7. Product Showcase
  8. Project: 8-Channel PC Relay Board by Ross Tester
  9. Product Showcase
  10. Order Form
  11. Project: Fuel Mixture Display For Cars, Pt.1 by John Clarke
  12. Feature: LA-CRO - A Must-Have For Students by Peter Radcliffe
  13. Project: Protoboards: The Easy Way Into Electronics, Pt.1 by Leo Simpson
  14. Project: Cybug - The Solar Fly by Ross Tester
  15. Vintage Radio: HMV's Nippergram: a classic 1950s portable radiogram by Rodney Champness
  16. Notes & Errata: PC Controlled VHF FM Receiver / 40V/1A Adjustable Power Supply / Loudspeaker Protector & Fan Controller
  17. Book Store
  18. Market Centre
  19. Outer Back Cover

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Items relevant to "Build A Swimming Pool Alarm":
  • Swimming Pool Alarm PCB pattern (PDF download) [03109001] (Free)
  • Swimming Pool Alarm panel artwork (PDF download) (Free)
Items relevant to "8-Channel PC Relay Board":
  • QBASIC source code for the LPT 8-Channel Relay Board (Software, Free)
Items relevant to "Fuel Mixture Display For Cars, Pt.1":
  • PIC16F84(A)-04/P programmed for the Fuel Mixture Display [AIRFUEL.HEX] (Programmed Microcontroller, AUD $10.00)
  • PIC16F84 firmware and source code for the Fuel Mixture Display [AIRFUEL.HEX] (Software, Free)
  • Fuel Mixture Display PCB patterns (PDF download) [05109001/2] (Free)
  • Fuel Mixture Display panel artwork (PDF download) (Free)
Articles in this series:
  • Fuel Mixture Display For Cars, Pt.1 (September 2000)
  • Fuel Mixture Display For Cars, Pt.1 (September 2000)
  • Fuel Mixture Display For Cars, Pt.2 (October 2000)
  • Fuel Mixture Display For Cars, Pt.2 (October 2000)
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. 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Feature PC data logging, 60 channels over 500 metres. www.mantismicroproducts.com.au 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. COVERT VIDEO SURVEILLANCE Tiny Sub-Matchbox size Wireless Video & Audio TRANSMITTERS from $77 * Pinhole Cameras from $59. 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 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. 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 Time-Lapse VCRs only $799 ! TWO YEAR WARRANTY ! National Service Centres ! Multinational Manufacturer. COLOUR MONITORS 15 Inch 800 + / 17 Inch 1000 + H-line $499 / $599 THREE YEAR WARRANTY. VIDEO CAMERAS DOME COLOUR from $70 ! Mono from $48 ! BULLET from $85 TWO YEAR WARRANTY * DOME 480 Line 0.05 Lux with SONY CCD & ChipSet from $73 * 380 Line from $69 * 450 Line from $90 with 5 YEAR WARRANTY & BLEMISH FREE CCD * COLOUR DOME: 400 Line DSP from $126 * BETTER THAN SUPER-VHS Resolution 600 + Line DSP from $148 * 440 Line from $165 with 5 YEAR WARRANTY & BLEMISH FREE CCD * PINHOLE IN PIR DETECTOR from $111 * COLOUR DSP PIN in PIR CASE from $148 * MINI CAMS from $64 * 420 Line from $83 with 5 YEAR WARRANTY & BLEMISH FREE CCD * DSP COLOUR from $133 * 4 Ch Switcher from $78 * QUAD 1024 H-Pixels from $174 * COLOUR QUAD from $401 * Auto Scanner from $113 * REMOTE PAN & TILT from $239 * DIGITAL PC VIDEO RECORDER SOFTWARE & PCI CARD from $99 * MULTIPLEXER 4 Ch from $640 * REMOTE DIAL-UP, PAGING, WEB-CAM S/W & PCI CARD from $199 * DIY PLUG-IN 20 metre AV Cable Sets from $18 ! UP TO 5 YEARS WARRANTY * OVERNIGHT DELIVERY * 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. KITS KITS AND MORE KITS! Check ‘em out at www.ozitronics.com HOME CCTV Mono / Colour PAKS Only! $113 / $140 DIY Plug-In to TV / VCR 20 metre Cable, Plug Pack & Camera www.allthings.com.au TELEPHONE EXCHANGE SIMULATOR, SC February 1998. Test equipment without the cost of telephone lines. Melbourne 9806 0110. DIY CCTV PAKS 4 Cameras & Switcher ............... $315 as above COLOUR ................... $419 4 Cams, Switcher/Monitor .......... $433 as above 14" Monitor ............... $461 4 Cams, QUAD & Monitor .......... $602 4 COLOUR & QUAD .................. $797 Time-Lapse VCR only $699 with CCTV Systems 2 Year Warranty ! MORE at: www.allthings.com.au Fully Plug-In DIY Paks with all Cables & Power Supplies ALSO PC Digital Motion / Sound detection & activated Video / Audio Recording systems 08 9349 9413. 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. BASIC COMPILER for PIC micro­ controllers. Developed in Australia. Interactive Windows interface. www. celestialhorizons.com KIT ASSEMBLY ANY KITS assembled/repaired: professional, speedy service. Phone Nev­ille Walker (07) 3857 2752. WANTED 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. VERTICAL BLOCKING/OSC transformers. Rola – TV2012, TV204, TV205. Used in old Healing B&W TVs. Write to Frank Stowe, 144 Blinks Rd, Strath­ fieldsaye, Vic 3551. SEPTEMBER 2000  95 Silicon Chip Binders Keep your copies safe, secure and always available with SILICON CHIP binders: they’re cheap insurance! Advertising Index Altronics................................. 66-68 REAL VALUE AT $12.95 PLUS P &P  Heavy board covers with 2-tone green vinyl covering EMC Technologies.......................31 Fluke Australia...........................IFC 4D Systems.................................37  SILICON CHIP logo printed in gold-coloured lettering on spine & cover Harbuch Electronics....................43 Instant PCBs................................95 Price: $12.95 (includes GST) plus $5.50 p&p each (available Aust. only). Price includes GST. Investment Technology................11 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. 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 Emona Instruments.................OBC  Each binder holds up to 14 issues so that you can include catalogs DON’T MISS THE ’BUS Av-Comm Pty Ltd.........................95 Jaycar ................................... 45-52 Kits-R-Us.....................................95 Microgram Computers...................3 MicroZed Computers...................31 Oatley Electronics........................75 Printed Electronics...................... 95 www.siliconchip.com.au SILICON CHIP’S 132 Pages $ 95 * 9 Questronix...................................31 ISBN 0 95852291 X 9780958522910 09 09 9 780958 522910 COMPUTER OMNIBUS INC LUD ES FEA TUR E LIN UX A collection of computer features from the pages of SILICON CHIP magazine Rall Electronics............................31 RF Probes...................................31 R.T.N............................................31 SC Computer Omnibus...............19 SC Electronics Testbench..........IBC Silicon Chip Binders....................96 Hints o Tips o Upgrades o Fixes Covers DOS, Windows 3.1, 95, 98, NT NO W o AVA DIRE ILABLE C SILIC T FROM ON just $ CHIP 125O INC 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. Silicon Chip Bookshop........... 92-93 Silicon Chip Subscriptions...........53 RT P&P Note: price includes the GST. Silvertone Electronics..................95 Smart Fastchargers.....................77 Solar Flair/Ecowatch....................94 Telephone Technical Services.....39 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 Truscott’s Electronic World...........77 Vass Electronics..........................31 _____________________________ 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.