Silicon ChipMarket Centre - September 2002 SILICON CHIP
  1. Outer Front Cover
  2. Contents
  3. Publisher's Letter: The change to nanofarads / Mouses should have keyboard equivalents
  4. Feature: NASA's Mission: To Catch a Comet by Sammy Isreb
  5. Review: Pico ADC-212 Virtual Instrument by Peter Smith
  6. Project: 12V Fluorescent Lamp Inverter by John Clarke
  7. Feature: Spyware - an update by Ross Tester
  8. Project: Infrared Remote Control by Frank Crivelli & Ross Tester
  9. Project: 50-Watt DC Electronic Load by Peter Smith
  10. Review: Nordic One-Chip UHF Data Transceivers by Jim Rowe
  11. Product Showcase
  12. Project: Driving Light & Accessory Protector For Cars by Rick Walters
  13. Vintage Radio: The Barlow-Wadley XCR-30 Mk II HF receiver by Rodney Champness
  14. Feature: Bluetooth: Getting Rid of Cables by Greg Swain
  15. Weblink
  16. Notes & Errata
  17. Book Store
  18. Market Centre
  19. Advertising Index
  20. Outer Back Cover

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MARKET CENTRE Cash in your surplus gear. Advertise it here in Silicon Chip. FOR SALE CABLE SPECIALS: POWER, 3 Phase, Underground, 0.6Kv, Ex British Aerospace 500 metres $3 / metre O.N.O 1 drum. Australian Video Systems Pty Ltd. Ph: (02) 9879 6782. BATTERIES SPECIALS: 9 Volt DURACELL, Made In U.S.A, Ex Olympic Boxed Lots of 48 $50 plus $15 P&P. Australian Video Systems Pty Ltd. Ph: (02) 9879 6782. UNIVERSAL DEVICE PROGRAMMER: Low cost, high performance, CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING RATES Advertising rates for this page: Classified ads: $20.00 (incl. GST) for up to 20 words plus 66 cents for each additional word. Display ads: $33.00 (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. 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 48-pin, works in DOS or Windows incl. 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 EXTENSION CORD SPECIALS: 10 METRE, CLICK Heavy Duty, Ex Olympic Brand New Unopened boxed Lots of 5 $30 plus $15 P&P. Australian Video Systems Pty Ltd. Ph: (02) 9879 6782. FIRE EXTINGUISHER SPECIALS: CHUBB Dry Powder 1.5kg, EX OLYMPIC Boxed $25 plus $15 P&P. Australian Video Systems Pty Ltd. Ph: (02) 9879 6782. IBM Master Clock: Pendulum type, Electromechanical, 24 Volt DC, Original, Hand Painted Face Lettering IBM, Serviced, new French Polish, Ex British Aerospace, Keeps Good Time, $7500. Australian Video Systems Pty Ltd. Ph: (02) 9879 6782. HELMET SPECIALS: Motor Cycle, ex Olympics $20 Terminator 2 Movie Policeman Type, various sizes. Australian Video Systems Pty Ltd. Ph: (02) 9879 6782. A NEW RANGE of European kits made by SMART KIT now available in Australia at www.q-mex.com.au www.siliconchip.com.au Professional A/V Accessories • • • • • • • Variety of A/V selectors Hard-to-find A/V cables Video-editing VHS/Photos to DVD Notebook computers Computer peripherals Best value on Home Theatre Alltac International P/L, Suite 230, 813 Pacific Hwy, Chatswood, NSW 2067. Phone: 9411 3088 Fax: 9412 1855 www.alltac.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 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. DOS and Windows? Like DOS but Windows no longer supports it? LoadBoot lets you run Windows/DOS/Unix etc and can hide DOS partitions from Windows to avoid corruption. Price is $95.Check out: www.squirrel.com.au/~dorlingd/loadboot.htm DOUBLE ADAPTORS: Ex Olympic, Boxed Lots of 10, $20 plus $15 P&P. Australian Video Systems Pty Ltd. Ph: (02) 9879 6782. FOUR WAY Power Board with Spike Protection: Ex Olympic, $10 plus $15 P&P (Buy 5 and no P&P). Australian Video Systems Pty Ltd. Ph: (02) 9879 6782. Audio, Video, S-Video and VGA cables distribution amps, switchers, adaptors, price lists at: www.questronix.com.au USB KITS: DTMF Transceiver, Thermometer, DDS HF Generator, Compass, 4-Channel Voltmeter, I/O Relay Card. Also Digital Oscilloscope and Temperature Loggers. 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 TELEPHONE EXCHANGE SIMULATOR: test equipment without the cost of telephone lines. Melb 9806 0110. http://www.alphalink.com.au/ ~zenere www.siliconchip.com.au New New New 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 For price list, write Acetronics 5/32 Seton Rd, Moorebank 2170 or email acetronics<at>acetronics.com.au Phone (02) 9600 6832 www.acetronics.com.au email: youngbob<at>silvertone.com.au Website: www.silvertone.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. ALLEN KEY SPECIALS: Metric Sets $9, Imperial Sets $9, Ex Olympic P&P $10. Australian Video Systems Pty Ltd. Ph: (02) 9879 6782. KITS KITS AND MORE KITS! Check ’em out at www.ozitronics.com BARCODE READERS: Ex British Aerospace, Portable Hand Held 6 only $50 each $300 P&P $30. Australian Video Systems Pty Ltd. Ph: (02) 9879 6782. ALARM SPECIALS: Ex Olympic, DSC PC 550 with manual, siren , 1 x PIR Key Pad, Transformer $150 P&P $20. Australian Video Systems Pty Ltd. Ph: (02) 9879 6782. TELEPHONES: Ex British Aerospace, used but work. $15 each plus $15 P&P Australian Video Systems Pty Ltd. Ph: (02) 9879 6782. CCTV things Better-Prices Better-Range Cameras from $34 * PC Video & Audio Recording Dial In/Out S/W $99 * FREE things <at> www.allthings.com.au/free CABLE SPECIALS: Screened Multi Core, Under Ground, Ex British Aerospace, New On Reels, 50 Pair, 26 Pair, 15 Pair all with tight woven screen and drain wire, cores are multi stranded. $2 / metre drum lots. Australian Video Systems Pty Ltd. Ph: (02) 9879 6782. INFRARED Acrylic: black to the human eye, transparent to CCTV camera that has IR capability, 3mm thick, 104mm x 52mm. $20 each plus $5 P&P. Australian Video Systems Pty Ltd. Ph: (02) 9879 6782. PCBs MADE, ONE OR MANY. Low prices, hobbyists welcome. Sesame Elec­tronics (02) 9586 4771. sesame777<at>optusnet.com.au; http:// members.tripod.com/~sesame_elec continued on page 96 September 2002  95 & 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. Eco Watch phone: (03) 9761 7040; fax: (03) 9761 7050; Unit 5, 17 Southfork Drive, Kilsyth, Vic. 3137. ABN 63 006 399 480. SCREW DRIVER SETS: Ex Olympic, Crescent Type $25 P&P $15. Australian Video Systems Pty Ltd. Ph: (02) 9879 6782. CCTV CAMERA HOUSINGS: IP 67 NATA Laboratory Certified, Designed In Australia, Made In Australia, by Australian Video Systems, TYPE CH 750, Brackets, Sun Shield, IP67 Conduit, Current the professionals choice! $240 plus GST + $15 P&P. Australian Video Systems Pty Ltd. Ph: (02) 9879 6782. 24 Volt To 12 Volt DC Converters: Designed and manufactured in Australia by Australian Video Systems Pty Ltd, 5 amp, switchmode, $85 plus GST. Current Product. Australian Video Systems Pty Ltd. Ph: (02) 9879 6782. PADLOCK SPECIALS: Ex Olympic, Boxed Lots of 10, $40 P&P $15. Australian Video Systems Pty Ltd. Ph: (02) 9879 6782. WEATHER STATIONS: Windspeed & direction, inside temperature, outside temperature & windchill. Records highs NOW AVAILABLE FROM Acetronics....................................95 Alltac International.......................95 Allthings Sales & Services...........95 Altronics........................... 64-66, 96 Av-Comm Pty Ltd....................87,95 CCTV Acrylic Domes: Designed and manufactured in Australia by Australian Video Systems Pty Ltd, 150mm, 250mm, 275mm, 383mm. Masked, tinted, Infra Red, Clear or Dummy! Australian Video Systems Pty Ltd. Ph: (02) 9879 6782. Dick Smith Electronics........... 24-27 MEGAPHONES; TOA; BE HEARD! Ex Olympic $65 + GST P&P $15 Batteries Included, Shoulder Harness, used at Sydney Olympics 2000. Australian Video Systems Pty Ltd. Ph: (02) 9879 6782. Instant PCBs................................95 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 EARLY HI FI’S AMPLIFIERS, Speakers, Turntables, Valves, Books ; Quad, Leak, Pye, Lowther, Ortofon, SME, Western Electric, Altec, Marantz, McIntosh, Goodmans, Wharfedale, Tannoy, radio and wireless. Collector/Hobbyist will pay cash. 02 9440 1267. johnmurt<at>highprofile.com.au SILICON CHIP www.siliconchip.com.au Project Reprints Limited Back Issues Limited One-Shots If you’re looking for a project from ELECTRONICS AUSTRALIA, you’ll find it at SILICON CHIP! We can now offer reprints of all projects which have appeared in Electronics Australia, EAT, Electronics Today, ETI or Radio, TV & Hobbies. First search the EA website indexes for the project you want and then call, fax or email us with the details and your credit card details. Reprint cost is $8.80 per article (ie, 2-part projects cost $17.60). SILICON CHIP subscribers receive a 10% discount. We also have limited numbers of EA back issues and special publications. Call for details! visit www.siliconchip.com.au or www.electronicsaustralia.com.au 96  Silicon Chip Advertising Index Elan Audio....................................61 Evatco..........................................83 Grantronics..................................94 Harbuch Electronics.....................71 Hong Kong Trade Dev.....................7 Jaycar .............................. 45-52,95 JED Microprocessors................5,87 MicroByte Electronics..................87 Microgram Computers...................3 MicroZed Computers...................87 Oatley Electronics......................IBC Printed Electronics...................... 95 Procopy........................................87 Quest Electronics.........................63 RCS Radio..............................87,95 RF Probes......................................6 Silicon Chip Bookshop........... 92-93 Silicon Chip TestBench................91 Silvertone Electronics.............87,95 Soundlabs Group.........................87 Telelink Communications....87,OBC Total Recoil........................... IFC,96 Wiltronics...................6,44,63,77,87 _________________________________ 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