Silicon ChipAdvertising Index - September 2006 SILICON CHIP
  1. Outer Front Cover
  2. Contents
  3. Publisher's Letter: Australia's energy policies should rely heavily on natural gas
  4. Project: Turn an Old Xbox Into A $200 Multimedia Player by Julian Edgar
  5. Feature: Thomas Alva Edison – Genius; Pt.1 by Kevin Poulter
  6. Feature: Transferring Your LPs to CDs & MP3s by John Clarke
  7. Project: PICAXE Net Server, Pt.1 by Clive Seager
  8. Review: “Wachit” – It Turns A VCR Into A Security Recorder by Murray Downes
  9. Project: The Galactic Voice by John Clarke
  10. Project: Aquarium Temperature Alarm by Peter Smith
  11. Project: S-Video To Composite Video Converter by Jim Rowe
  12. Salvage It: The good bits in old receivers by Julian Edgar
  13. Vintage Radio: The Admiral 5BW mantel receiver by Rodney Champness
  14. Book Store
  15. Advertising Index
  16. Outer Back Cover

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Articles in this series:
  • Thomas Alva Edison – Genius; Pt.1 (September 2006)
  • Thomas Alva Edison – Genius; Pt.1 (September 2006)
  • Thomas Alva Edison – Genius, Pt.2 (October 2006)
  • Thomas Alva Edison – Genius, Pt.2 (October 2006)
Articles in this series:
  • PICAXE Net Server, Pt.1 (September 2006)
  • PICAXE Net Server, Pt.1 (September 2006)
  • PICAXE Net Server, Pt.2 (October 2006)
  • PICAXE Net Server, Pt.2 (October 2006)
  • PICAXE Net Server, Pt.3 (November 2006)
  • PICAXE Net Server, Pt.3 (November 2006)
  • PICAXE Net Server, Pt.4 (December 2006)
  • PICAXE Net Server, Pt.4 (December 2006)
Items relevant to "The Galactic Voice":
  • PCB patterns for the Galactic Voice (PDF download) [08109061/2] (Free)
  • Galactic Voice control panel artwork (PDF download) (Free)
Items relevant to "Aquarium Temperature Alarm":
  • PICAXE-08M software for the Aquarium Temperature Alarm (Free)
  • PCB pattern for the Aquarium Temperature Alarm (PDF download) [03109061] (Free)
  • Aquarium Temperature Alarm front panel artwork (PDF download) (Free)
Items relevant to "S-Video To Composite Video Converter":
  • PCB pattern for the S-Video to Composite Video Converter (PDF download) [02109061] (Free)
  • S-Video to Composite Video Converter front panel artwork (PDF download) (Free)

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Do You Eat, Breathe and Sleep TECHNOLOGY? Opportunities for full-time and part-time positions all over Australia & New Zealand Jaycar Electronics is a rapidly growing, Australian owned, international retailer with more than 39 stores in Australia and New Zealand. Our aggressive expansion programme has resulted in the need for dedicated individuals to join our team to assist us in achieving our goals. We pride ourselves on the technical knowledge of our staff. Do you think that the following statements describe you? Please put a tick in the boxes that do: Knowledge of electronics, particularly at component level. Assemble projects or kits yourself for car, computer, audio, etc. Have empathy with others who have the same interest as you. May have worked in some retail already (not obligatory). Have energy, enthusiasm and a personality that enjoys helping people. Appreciates an opportunity for future advancement. Have an eye for detail. RFMA Why not do something you love and get paid for it? Please write or email us with your details, along with your C.V. and any qualifications you may have. We pay a competitive salary, sales commissions and have great benefits like a liberal staff purchase policy. Send to: Retail Operations Manager - Jaycar Electronics Pty Ltd P.O. Box 6424 Silverwater NSW 1811 Email: jobs<at>jaycar.com.au Jaycar Electronics is an equal opportunity employer and actively promotes staff from within the organisation. Advertising Index Aircraft Tracking Avionics........... 111 Alternative Technology Assoc.... 101 Altronics............................. 33,80-83 Amateur Scientist CDs............... IBC Aspen Amplifiers........................ 111 Australian Defence Force............... 3 Av-Comm................................... 111 Dick Smith Electronics............ 16-21 Davis Instruments...................... 111 RF Modules Australia Low Power Wireless Connectivity Specialists Applications: UHF MODEM Rural Intelligent Packet Modem Intelligent Packet Modem Utilities In Stock NOW! In Stock NOW! Industrial Range: 200m+ Range: 1Km+ Power: 10mW Power: 100mW Government Serial Interface Serial Interface Commercial Data rates: upto 28kbps Data rates: upto 3.7kbps Meter Reading RADIOMETRIX: Low Power, Licence Exempt Radio Modules VHF MODEM RF Modules Australia. P.O. Box 1957 Launceston, TAS., 7250. Ph: 03-6331-6789. Email: sales<at>rfmodules.com.au. Web: rfmodules.com.au Elan Audio...................................... 8 FreeNet Antennas...................... 110 Furzy Electronics........................ 111 Grantronics................................. 110 Harbuch Electronics..................... 62 Instant PCBs.............................. 111 Jaycar ....................... IFC,53-60,112 JED Microprocessors..................... 5 Laceys TV.................................. 111 Microgram Computers.................... 7 Microbric...................................... 33 MicroZed Computers.................... 51 AAA or AA cell. 3-watt: Fenix L1T & L2T with 1 or 2 AA cells. Fenix P1/Nuwai QIII & TM-301X-3 use 1 or 2 CR123A cells. The AIT Nightstar uses no batteries at all! www.torchworld.com.au/sc/ PCBs MADE, ONE OR MANY. Any format, hobbyists welcome. Sesame Electronics Phone (02) 9593 1025. sesame<at>sesame.com.au www.sesame.com.au 30,000 mcd – 5mm White LEDs, POWER LEDs, Super Flux LEDs, 12VDC LED modules & blank PCBs. Quantity discounts. www.luxtronics. com.au SERVICES ED SPICER CONSULTING: PCB design; PCB loading; prototype to any quantity; components sourced; RF, microwave and analog design; kits repaired. edspicer<at>ozemail.com.au or phone 0418 765 994. WANTED WANTED: EARLY HIFIs, AMPLIFIERS, Speakers, Turntables, Valves, Books, 112  Silicon Chip Quad, Leak, Pye, Lowther, Ortofon, SME, Western Electric, Altec, Marantz, McIntosh, Goodmans, Wharfedale, Tannoy, radio and wireless. Collector/ Hobbyist will pay cash. (07) 5471 1062. johnmurt<at>highprofile.com.au SAMSUNG LCD TV 17-inch Australian model No LS17N13. Asian Model No LS17M24CU. Phone 0407 013975. AUDIO RECOVERY OUTSTANDING AUDIO RECOVERY SERVICES for worn, damaged or broken LP records (vinyl and bake­ lite) and cassette and reel tapes. Other media by arrangement. If you can play it, we can recover it. Freecall 1300 78 45 76 or visit www. audiography.com.au 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 Oatley Electronics........................ 97 Ocean Controls.......................... 110 Parallax........................................ 49 Quest Electronics....................... 111 Radio Parts.............................. OBC RCS Radio................................. 111 RhinoCo Technology.................. 111 RS Components........................... 27 RF Modules........................... 63,112 Silicon Chip Binders.............. 92,102 Silicon Chip Bookshop........ 108-109 Silicon Chip Subscriptions........... 61 Silicon Chip Technology Awards... 89 Siomar Batteries.......................... 63 Speakerbits................................ 111 The Loudspeaker Kit.................. 103 Westek Electronics....................... 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. siliconchip.com.au