Silicon ChipMarket Centre - January 2002 SILICON CHIP
  1. Outer Front Cover
  2. Contents
  3. Publisher's Letter: Electronics Australia copyright will not be lost
  4. Feature: Segway - A Revolutionary Powered Scooter by Sammy Isreb
  5. Feature: Electric Power Steering by Julian Edgar
  6. Feature: Computer Tips by Peter Smith
  7. Project: Touch And/Or Remote-Controlled Light Dimmer; Pt.1 by John Clarke
  8. Subscriptions
  9. Order Form
  10. Book Store
  11. Project: A Cheap 'n' Easy Motorbike Alarm by Mick Gergos
  12. Weblink
  13. Project: 100W RMS/Channel Stereo Amplifier; Pt.3 by Greg Swain & Leo Simpson
  14. Feature: Computer Troubleshooting by Stephen Davis
  15. Project: Build A Raucous Alarm by Thomas Scarborough
  16. Product Showcase
  17. Back Issues
  18. Vintage Radio: Philips Philetta vs the Titan Tiny by Rodney Champness
  19. Notes & Errata
  20. Market Centre
  21. Advertising Index
  22. Outer Back Cover

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Items relevant to "Computer Tips":
  • 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 "Touch And/Or Remote-Controlled Light Dimmer; Pt.1":
  • PIC16F84A-20(I)/P programmed for the Touch and/or Remote-Controlled Light Dimmer [DIMMER.HEX] (Programmed Microcontroller, AUD $10.00)
  • PIC16F84 firmware and source code for the Touch and/or Remote-Controlled Light Dimmer [DIMMER.HEX] (Software, Free)
  • Touch and/or Remote-Controlled Light Dimmer PCB patterns (PDF download) [10101021/2] (Free)
Articles in this series:
  • Touch And/Or Remote-Controlled Light Dimmer; Pt.1 (January 2002)
  • Touch And/Or Remote-Controlled Light Dimmer; Pt.1 (January 2002)
  • Touch And/Or Remote-Controlled Light Dimmer; Pt.2 (February 2002)
  • Touch And/Or Remote-Controlled Light Dimmer; Pt.2 (February 2002)
Items relevant to "A Cheap 'n' Easy Motorbike Alarm":
  • Cheap'n'Easy Motorbike Alarm PCB pattern (PDF download) [05101021] (Free)
Items relevant to "100W RMS/Channel Stereo Amplifier; Pt.3":
  • 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 "Build A Raucous Alarm":
  • Raucous Alarm PCB pattern (PDF download) [03101021] (Free)
  • Panel artwork for the Raucous Alarm (PDF download) (Free)

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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 Satellite TV Reception 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. Mark22-SM Slimline Mini FM R/C Receiver • • • • • 6 Channels 10kHz frequency separation Size: 55 x 23 x 20mm Weight: 25gm Modular Construction Price: $A129.50 with crystal Electronics PO Box 580, Riverwood, NSW 2210. Ph/Fax (02) 9533 3517 email: youngbob<at>silvertone.com.au Website: www.silvertone.com.au and sale of new and used radio and communication equipment at Wyong Race Course, just 1 hour north from Sydney. Gates open 8.30 a.m. 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. www.ccarc.org.au Ph (02) 4340 2500. MINI Cameras with Microphone only $44 ! COLOUR only $79 ! www.allthings.com.au NEED A PCB FOR YOUR IDEA? Supply us with your schematic. We can design and supply you with a PCB. www.elcomtel.com.au Ph (02) 9711 9523 Audio, Video, S-Video and VGA cables distribution amps, switchers, adaptors, price lists at: www.questronix.com.au HOME SOHO PAKS DIY only ! $82 / $109 ! Mono / COLOUR Camera & MICROPHONE + Plug-In 20 metre AV Cable Set + Plug Pack ! www.allthings.com.au CENTRAL COAST FIELD DAY, SUNDAY 24TH FEBRUARY. Don’t miss Australia’s biggest and best exhibition VIDEO amplifiers, Stabilisers, TBCs, Converters, Mixers, etc. QUESTRONIX (02) 9477 3596. www.siliconchip.com.au New New New BIG CLOCK (Silicon Chip, 3/2001) and TELEPHONE CALL LOGGER (Silicon Chip, 12/2001) available from www.ozitronics.com or ring (03) 9434 3806. DIY CCTV PAKS 4 Cameras Mikes & Switcher..... $265 4 COLOUR & Switcher............... $385 4 Cameras Mikes & PC DVR...... $311 4 COLOUR & PC DVR............... $431 4 Cams Mikes & QUAD .............. $347 4 COLOUR & QUAD ................... $637 Time-Lapse 24 hr VCR only $449! DIY INSTALL-PAKS Plug-In Cables – Power Supply – etc www.allthings.com.au FM TRANSMITTER/MODULATOR(S) – DX Antenna Systems, rack mount, PLL front panel tuning, 87.6 – 108.0Mhz, output adjustable to +50dBmV – 75ohm. Stereo audio line inputs, -10 - +10dBm. Quality unit with lots of uses. $220. (02) 9913 8575, 0408 403159. SMD LEDs for your phone mods and components go to www.lazer.com.au ELECTRONICS MAGAZINES: EA, ET PW and PE from early 60’s to late 90’s, almost complete 0408 339410 or watgully<at>wizard.teksupport.net continued next page January 2002  95 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 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. NEED A SPARE WHICH IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE OR TOO EXPENSIVE? We can design and supply a replacement. www.elcomtel.com.au Ph (02) 9711 9523 USB KITS: DDS-HF Generator, 4-channel voltmeter, 1- relay card. Also digital oscilloscope and temperature loggers. http://www.ar.com.au/~softmark 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 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 DOME CCTV Cameras from $49 / $75 Mono / Colour www.allthings.com.au DESIGN DEADLINES? If you have more work than you can cope with, then we can assist you with the design. www.elcomtel.com.au Ph (02) 9711 9523 KITS-R-US 08-82703175 Advertising Index More at www.bettanet.net.au/GTD $2 PACKS Buy 10 packs, get the 11th one free #001 20 x quality USA nylon cable ties #002 10 x 14-pin IC sockets #003 20 x 16-pin dip 8 x 47k resistor array #004 20 x 7408 quad 2 input and gate #005 10 x 1.5uF 6VW SMD chip capacitor #006 10 x 0.47uF 20VW SMD chip capacitor #007 10 x 2.2uF 2VW SMD chip capacitor #008 2 x 8MHz ceralock for PIC CPU chips #009 4 x Murata UHF 3pF trimmer cap #010 2 metres 40-way IDC cable #011 2 x 52-pin PLCC IC sockets #012 6 x BF86 no brand RF transistors #013 40 x 1N4148 signal diode ($5/100) #014 2 x DB series connectors your choice of any 9 to 50 pin M/F plugs and sockets, limited stocks. Alltac International.......................57 Allthings Sales & Services..... 94-96 Aust. Microelect. Network.............19 Av-Comm Pty Ltd.........................95 Dick Smith Electronics........... 22-25 eLabtronics..................................83 Elan Audio....................................91 Evatco..........................................89 Grantronics..................................95 G.S. & W.M. Millar........................96 Harbuch Electronics.....................83 Hy-Q International........................57 Instant PCBs................................95 Jaycar ................................... 45-52 JED Microprocessors................5,57 KIT ASSEMBLY 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 WANTED BACK ISSUES SILICON CHIP: May 1990; June, August 1991; Feb, May, July, Nov, Dec 1992; Jan, May 1993; Feb, March 1996; March 1998; Feb 1999. Will pay reasonable price. Contact Alan (03) 9460 3091. 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IFC,57 Wiltronics.....................3,9,37,57,91 _____________________________ 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