Silicon ChipMarket Centre - October 2001 SILICON CHIP
  1. Outer Front Cover
  2. Contents
  3. Publisher's Letter: Australia is still the lucky country
  4. Feature: Run Rabbit, Run by Silicon Chip
  5. Project: A Video Microscope From Scrounged Parts by Peter Rosenthal & Ross Tester
  6. Subscriptions
  7. Project: Build Your Own MP3 Jukebox; Pt.2 by Peter Smith
  8. Project: Super-Sensitive Body Detector by Thomas Scarborough
  9. Order Form
  10. Project: An Automotive Thermometer by John Clarke
  11. Project: Programming Adapter For Atmel Microcontrollers by Peter Smith
  12. Feature: Building Your Own PC - One Man's Approach by Stephen Davies
  13. Product Showcase
  14. Weblink
  15. Vintage Radio: Beginner's radios: as they were by Rodney Champness
  16. Book Store
  17. Back Issues
  18. Market Centre
  19. Advertising Index
  20. Outer Back Cover

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Items relevant to "Build Your Own MP3 Jukebox; Pt.2":
  • Software for the "Build Your Own MP3 Jukebox" articles (Free)
  • AT90S2313 firmware and source code for the PC IR Interface & LCD Display (Software, Free)
  • IR Remote Receiver & LCD Display PCB pattern (PDF download) [07109011] (Free)
Articles in this series:
  • Build Your Own MP3 Jukebox; Pt.1 (September 2001)
  • Build Your Own MP3 Jukebox; Pt.1 (September 2001)
  • Build Your Own MP3 Jukebox; Pt.2 (October 2001)
  • Build Your Own MP3 Jukebox; Pt.2 (October 2001)
  • Computer Tips (January 2002)
  • Computer Tips (January 2002)
  • Computer Tips (April 2002)
  • Computer Tips (April 2002)
Items relevant to "Super-Sensitive Body Detector":
  • Super-Sensitive Body Detector PCB pattern (PDF download) [03110011] (Free)
  • Panel artwork for the Super-Sensitive Body Detector (PDF download) (Free)
Items relevant to "An Automotive Thermometer":
  • PIC16F84(A)-04/P programmed for the Automotive Thermometer [TEMP.HEX] (Programmed Microcontroller, AUD $10.00)
  • PIC16F84 firmware and source code for the Automotive Thermometer [TEMP.HEX] (Software, Free)
  • Automotive Thermometer PCB patterns (PDF download) [05110011/2] (Free)
  • Panel artwork for the Automotive Thermometer (PDF download) (Free)
Items relevant to "Programming Adapter For Atmel Microcontrollers":
  • Programming Adaptor for Atmel Microcontrollers PCB pattern (PDF download) [07110011] (Free)
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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 Card No. Signature­­­­­­­­­­­­__________________________ Card expiry date______/______ Name ______________________________________________________ Street ______________________________________________________ Suburb/town ___________________________ Postcode______________ 94  Silicon Chip FOR SALE Early Hifi's, Amplifiers, Speakers, Turntables, Valves, Books; Quad, Leak, Pye, Lowther, Ortofon, SME, Western Electric, Altec, Marantz, McIntosh, Good­mans, Wharefdale, Tannoy; radio and wireless. Collector/Hobbyist will pay cash. (07) 5449 1601. johnmurt<at>highprofile.com.au SEE-in-the-DARK Camera with in-built IR LEDs in Water Resistant Case for disturbance-free Baby - Bird - Animal observation from $147 * NEW Wireless Version available NOW!* www.allthings.com.au TELEPHONE EXCHANGE SIMULATOR: test equipment without the cost of telephone lines. Melb 9806 0110. http://www.alphalink.com.au/ ~zenere CCTV Cameras * up to 770 + H-Line Resolution * High 0.02 lux Sensitivity * Extraordinary 58 + dB Signal : Noise Ratio * SUPER WIDE 275 + Dynamic Range * Incredible 150 + dB Smear Rejection * Modules - Mini - Domes - C Mount - CS Mount – Wireless * www.allthings.com.au PC Surveillance Digital-Video-Recording Web-Cam Remote-View Dial-In Dial-Out Paging 768 x 576 Resolution software $149 Sept only! 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. www.siliconchip.com.au Covert CCTV PCB Modules – Mini Cams – in PIR Case or Detector from $113 / $173 Mono / Colour. www.allthings.com.au SATELLITE ANT. 5M KTI (Ex USA) incl motors. Ideal for TV, EME (Moon Bounce) etc. Offers? Tony 02 6288 3248 Tony_Jurd<at>hotmail.com KITS KITS AND MORE KITS! Check ‘em out at www.ozitronics.com VGA-VIDEO Converter from $139 display PC / MAC images on Large Screen TV / LCD Projector - Record on a VCR - Ideal for Games - DVD - Presentations – Create Software Tutorial Videos www.allthings.com.au GO TO www.questronix.com.au for video equipment, information, techo links and monthly specials. CCTV Quads from $154 / $276 Mono / Colour 4 pixs 1 screen www.allthings.com.au UNIVERSAL DEVICE PROGRAMMER: Low cost, high performance, 48-pin, works in DOS or Windows inc NT/2000. $1320. Universal EPROM programmer $429. Also adaptors, (E) EPROM, PIC, 8051 programmers, EPROM simulator and eraser. Dunfield 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: $198 each. Demo disk available. ImageCraft C Compilers: 32-bit Windows IDE and compiler. For AVR, 68HC11, 68HC12. $396. Atmel Flash CPU Programmer: Handles the 89Cx051, 89C5x, 89Sxx in both DIP and PLCC44 and some AVR’s, 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. Full details on web site. Credit cards accepted. GRANTRONICS PTY LTD, PO Box 275, Wentworthville 2145. (02) 9896 7150 or 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 DIGITAL OSCILLOSCOPE, USB, VHF www.siliconchip.com.au 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? 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. G.S. & W.M. MILLAR ELECTRONICS SUPPORT SOLUTIONS Electro-mechanical/Electronic repairs, rebuilds, maintenance, calibrations etc. Quality service at your site/s or in our workshop. PH: 0416 278-775 Receiver; temperature/voltage measurement via phone kits. www.ar.com.au/~softmark BULLET CCTV Cameras from $97 / $122 Mono / Colour www.allthings.com.au SPEAKER REPAIRS. New surrounds and voice-coils. New and reconditioned speakers, boxes and kits. (03) 5986 1128. DIY CCTV PAKS 4 Cameras & Switcher .................$354 4 COLOUR & Switcher ................$466 4 Cams & QUAD .........................$470 4 COLOUR & QUAD ....................$776 Time-Lapse 24 hr VCR only $599 with CCTV Systems! MORE at: www.allthings.com.au Fully Plug-In DIY Paks with Cables & Power Supplies * PC W98/W2000 Digital Motion/Sound detection & activat­ed Video/Audio Recording systems. SECOND HAND PCB EQUIPMENT, air drill 80000 rpm, auto UV exposure unit, Eskofot 5000D camera, light box, guillotine roller tinning machine, corner Jaycar Electronics 20th Anniversary Celebration Come to our party in November!! Jaycar had modest beginnings in a small shop in Sussex St near Sydney’s Chinatown in 1981. It has since grown to a chain of over 20 stores in Australia and New Zealand employing almost 200 people. In the 20-year period, many people have stayed but many more have passed through. If you have ever worked for Jaycar or an associated company such as Electronic Agencies, John Carr & Co etc, we would love you & your partner to join us in the celebration. We anticipate the date to be sometime in November this year at our head Office in Silverwater in Sydney. It will probably be on a Saturday late afternoon/evening. If you wish to be part of this fantastic event & catch up on people you may not have seen for some time, please join us! To register, contact: Gary Rollans Jaycar Electronics PO Box 6424 Silverwater 1811 grollans<at>jaycar.com.au and we will put you on the mailing list. We would love to see you so please try to make it. Kind Regards, Gary Johnston notcher, fibre glass sinks, etch baths, specialist benches, other associated equipment, materials and chemicals. All offers considered. More details from 08 8265 4141 or budboard<at>senet.com.au Multiplexers CCTV Full-Screen Full-Resolution Recording FOUR TIMES MORE DATA than a Quad $599 / $919 Mono / Colour www.allthings.com.au RCS HAS MOVED to 41 Arlewis St, Chester Hill 2162 and is now open, with full production. Tel (02) 9738 0330; Fax 9738 0334. rcsradio<at>cia.com.au www.cia.com.au/rcsradio VCR CCTV Controller use your home VCR to Record Events from $30 www.allthings.com.au VIDEO amplifiers, Stabilisers, TBCs, Converters, Mixers, etc. QUESTRONIX (02) 9477 3596. continued next page October 2001  95 PDC 01 SERIAL INTERFACE $198.60 PDC 10 GPS INTERFACE MODULE $398.00 PDC 20 ALTITUDE HOLD MODULE $498.00 PDC25 SPEED HOLD MODULE $498.00 PDC 400 ALTIMETER AIR-DATA SENSOR $398.40 PDC 450 AIRSPEED-AIR DATA SENSOR $398.00 PDC1200 VIDEO OVERLAY (PAL-D) $698.60 TRACKER GPS TELEMETRY SOFTWARE $198.60 PDC 3200 AUTOPILOT AND GROUNDSTATION: PRICE ON APPLICATION (PRICE DEPENDS ON CONFIGURATION). (ALL PRICES INCLUDE GST) Buy Direct From Manufacturer D.I.Y. PCB SUPPLIES Model Flight Control Modules Pre Sensitized Copper Clad to make your own boards. Developer, Carbide Drills & Mills also manufacturer of Single & double sided boards. Comprehensive details at acetronics.com.au goto shop page Advertising Index Acetronics....................................96 Altronics.......................Loose Insert Allthings Sales & Services..... 94-96 Av-Comm Pty Ltd.........................95 Dick Smith Electronics........... 22-25 ACETRONICS PCBs 5/32 Seton Rd Moorebank NSW 2170 02 9600 6832 Fax: 02 9600 6834 Mail: acetronics<at>acetronics.com.au Credit cards welcome Positions At Jaycar We are often looking for enthusiastic staff for positions in our retail stores and head office at Silverwater in Sydney. A genuine interest in electronics is a necessity. Phone 02 9741 8555 for current vacancies. Dominion Electronics.................IFC Grantronics..................................95 Harbuch Electronics....................79 Hy-Q International.......................81 Instant PCBs................................96 Jaycar ................................... 45-52 JED Microprocessors...............5,81 Meterman....................................80 MicroZed Computers...................81 Silvertone Electronics, PO Box 580, Riverwood 2210. Phone/Fax (02) 9533 3517. www.silvertone.com.au Oatley Electronics........................91 PolyKom......................................35 Printed Electronics...................... 95 PCBs MADE, ONE OR MANY. Low prices, hobbyists welcome. Sesame Elec­tronics (02) 9586 4771. sesame<at>internetezy.com.au; http:// members.tripod.com/~sesame_elec CCTV Equipment * BLEMISH FREE & LOW BLEMISH CCDs * up to 5 YEARS WARRANTY * OVERNIGHT DELIVERY * www.allthings.com.au DOME CCTV Cameras from $53 / $77 Mono / Colour www.allthings.com.au Pro/L, operates from PC printer port, programs 1000+ devices (40-pin max), including EPROMs and EEPROMs to 8MB, many flash devices, PLDs and MCUs (PICs, 8051 family, and many more). Also tests TTL/CMOS/RAM. Win95/98 and DOS s/w, free updates. See device list at www.xeltek-cn.com $500 (incl. GST). Advanced Solutions P/L, Ph: (02) 9872 1981; dford1<at>bigpond.net.au KIT ASSEMBLY www.procontechnology.com.au fischertechnik robotic kits, interfaces and software. Industrial I/O boards and microcontroller boards. Programming and design service available. Credit cards accepted. Phone 03 9830 6288. Fax 03 9830 6481 for a free catalogue. NEVILLE WALKER KIT ASSEMBLY & REPAIR: • Australia wide service • Small production runs • Specialist “one-off” applications Phone Neville Walker (07) 3857 2752 Email flashdog<at>optusnet.com.au Universal Programmer Clearance Sale: Superseded model Xeltek Super­ WANTED Circuit Ideas Wanted We pay up to $60 for contributions to Circuit Notebook. Send your circuit and a brief written description to: Silicon Chip Publications, PO Box 139, Collaroy, NSW 2097. 96  Silicon Chip WANTED. Beta Hi-fi VCR, good condition. Phone/fax (02) 4973 4544. PERSON WITH EXPERIENCE/APTITUDE to fault find & repair PCBs – without diagrams. GENEROUS PKG NEG. Tel John<at>AER (03) 9482 4958 or 0415 305 470. Questronix..............................81,95 RCS Radio...................................95 RF Probes...................................81 Robotic Education Products........83 RobotOz.................................79,81 Silicon Chip Back Issues....... 88-89 Silicon Chip Binders......................9 Silicon Chip Bookshop........... 86-87 SC Computer Omnibus.................9 SC Electronics Testbench..........IBC Silicon Chip Subscriptions...........53 Silvertone Electronics..................96 Solar Flair/Ecowatch....................94 VAF Research....................81,OBC Wiltronics.................20,44,81,85,93 _____________________________ PC Boards Printed circuit boards for SILICON CHIP projects are made by: • RCS Radio Pty Ltd. Phone (02) 9738 0330. Fax (02) 9738 0334. www.siliconchip.com.au