Silicon ChipMarket Centre - April 2003 SILICON CHIP
  1. Outer Front Cover
  2. Contents
  3. Publisher's Letter: Thunderstorms - nature's monster light show!
  4. Subscriptions
  5. Feature: IMAX: The Giant Movie Screen by Barrie Smith
  6. Feature: Silent Running: Building A Quiet PC by Peter Humphreys
  7. Project: Video-Audio Booster For Home Theatre Systems by Jim Rowe
  8. Project: A Highly-Flexible Keypad Alarm by John Clarke
  9. Project: Telephone Dialler For Burglar Alarms by Leon Williams
  10. Project: Three Do-It-Yourself PIC Programmer Kits by Jim Rowe
  11. Project: Electric Shutter Release For Cameras by Julian Edgar
  12. Weblink
  13. Product Showcase
  14. Feature: Soldering: A Closer Look by Maurie Findlay
  15. Project: The PICAXE, Pt.3: Heartbeat Simulator by Stan Swan
  16. Vintage Radio: The AWA R154 battery console by Rodney Champness
  17. Notes & Errata
  18. Market Centre
  19. Advertising Index
  20. Book Store
  21. Outer Back Cover

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Items relevant to "Video-Audio Booster For Home Theatre Systems":
  • A/V Booster PCB pattern (PDF download) [02104031] (Free)
  • Panel artwork for the A/V Booster (PDF download) (Free)
Items relevant to "A Highly-Flexible Keypad Alarm":
  • PIC16F84(A)-04/P programmed for the Keypad Alarm [KEYPAD.HEX] (Programmed Microcontroller, AUD $10.00)
  • PIC16F84 firmware and source code for the Keypad Alarm [KEYPAD.HEX] (Software, Free)
  • Keypad Alarm PCB pattern (PDF download) [03104031] (Free)
Items relevant to "Telephone Dialler For Burglar Alarms":
  • PIC16F84(A)-04/P programmed for the Alarm Dialler [ALARM.HEX] (Programmed Microcontroller, AUD $10.00)
  • PIC16F84 firmware and source code for the Alarm Dialler [ALARM.HEX] (Software, Free)
  • Alarm Telephone Dialler PCB pattern (PDF download) [03204031] (Free)
  • Panel artwork for the Alarm Dialler (PDF download) (Free)
Articles in this series:
  • PICAXE: The New Millennium 555? (February 2003)
  • PICAXE: The New Millennium 555? (February 2003)
  • The PICAXE: Pt.2: A Shop Door Minder (March 2003)
  • The PICAXE: Pt.2: A Shop Door Minder (March 2003)
  • The PICAXE, Pt.3: Heartbeat Simulator (April 2003)
  • The PICAXE, Pt.3: Heartbeat Simulator (April 2003)
  • The PICAXE, Pt.4: Motor Controller (May 2003)
  • The PICAXE, Pt.4: Motor Controller (May 2003)
  • The PICAXE, Pt.5: A Chookhouse Door Controller (June 2003)
  • The PICAXE, Pt.5: A Chookhouse Door Controller (June 2003)
  • The PICAXE, Pt.6: Data Communications (July 2003)
  • The PICAXE, Pt.6: Data Communications (July 2003)
  • The PICAXE, Pt.7: Get That Clever Code Purring (August 2003)
  • The PICAXE, Pt.7: Get That Clever Code Purring (August 2003)
  • The PICAXE, Pt.8: A Datalogger & Sending It To Sleep (September 2003)
  • The PICAXE, Pt.8: A Datalogger & Sending It To Sleep (September 2003)
  • The PICAXE, Pt.8: The 18X Series (November 2003)
  • The PICAXE, Pt.8: The 18X Series (November 2003)
  • The PICAXE, Pt.9: Keyboards 101 (December 2003)
  • The PICAXE, Pt.9: Keyboards 101 (December 2003)

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MARKET CENTRE Cash in your surplus gear. Advertise it here in Silicon Chip. 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______________ www.siliconchip.com.au FOR SALE 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. Eco Watch phone: (03) 9761 7040; fax: (03) 9761 7050; Unit 5, 17 Southfork Drive, Kilsyth, Vic. 3137. ABN 63 006 399 480. UNIVERSAL DEVICE PROGRAMMER: Low cost, high performance, 48-pin, works in DOS or Windows incl. NT/2000. $1364. Universal EPROM programmer $467.50. 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, 68HC­ 08, 68HC11, 68HC12, 68HC16. $385.00 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 $132.00, 14 pin $126.50, 8 pin $121.00. 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 SPEAKER AND HOME THEATRE SUPPLIES. New and Secondhand Speaker Drivers. Speaker Repairs and Kits. Projectors and Screens. Delivery anywhere in Australia. Melb. (03) 5986 1128; www.penhometheatre.com.au KITS KITS AND MORE KITS! Check ’em out at www.ozitronics.com April 2003  93 Silicon Chip Binders New New New Mark22-SM Slimline Mini FM R/C Receiver REAL VALUE AT $12.95 PLUS P&P These binders will protect your copies of SILICON CHIP. They feature heavy-board covers & are made from a dis­ tinctive 2-tone green vinyl. 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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. 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   Buy five and get them postage free! Or fax (02) 9979 6503; or ring (02) 9979 5644 & quote your credit card number. 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 email: youngbob<at>silvertone.com.au Website: www.silvertone.com.au  SILICON CHIP logo printed in gold-coloured lettering on spine & cover Silicon Chip Publications PO Box 139 Collaroy Beach 2097 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°. Microzed.com.au PIC/AXE CHIP SPECIALIST PO Box 634 ARMIDALE 2350 (296 North Cooke’s Rd) Ph: (02) 6772 2777 – may time out to Mobile 0438 277 634. Fax: (02) 6772 8987 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 CIRCUIT WANTED: Beale Panchromatic TRF Radio 65-882 stamped in chassis. Valves 35, 35, 24, 47, 80. Original condition. Built Annandale, Sydney, 1932. Could it be S.T.C. chassis? Reply (08) 8087 4574. and high speed counter. Free software, Labview driver and ActiveX component. DAS005 Parallel Port Data Acquisition Module features 8 12-bit Analog inputs, 4 Digital I/Ps & 4 Digital O/Ps. Free windows software and source code. Dual Relay Modules suitable for TTL and Open Collector Outputs. Programmers for Atmel and PIC microcontrollers. Switch Mode and Linear Power Supplies and DC-DC converters. 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Assoc............41 Altronics........................ loose insert Av-Comm Pty Ltd.........................94 Clarke & Severn...........................69 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 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. Subscribe & Get This FREE!* *Australia only. Offer valid only while stocks last. Dick Smith Electronics........... 24-27 Eco Watch....................................93 Elan Audio....................................87 Emona Instruments......................71 Grantronics..................................93 Harbuch Electronics.....................70 Instant PCBs................................94 Hy-Q International........................69 Jaycar ......................... catalog, IFC JED Microprocessors................5,69 Kalex............................................87 Microgram Computers..............3,95 Catalog 17078. Industrial Motherboard. 533MHz Front Side Bus, plus on-board Watch Dog Timer and Ethernet. This is a “well sorted” quality industrial board. 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Silicon Chip Binders................89,94 Silicon Chip Bookshop..........96,IBC Silicon Chip TestBench.............7,95 Silvertone Electronics..................94 Soundlabs Group.........................69 Splat Controls..............................37 Telelink Communications....69,OBC TradePart.Com.............................47 _________________________________ PC Boards Printed circuit boards for SILICON CHIP projects are made by: RCS Radio Pty Ltd. Phone (02) 9738 0330. Fax (02) 9738 0334. April 2003  95