Silicon ChipContents - 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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Contents Vol.19, No.9; September 2006 SILICON CHIP www.siliconchip.com.au Features 22 Thomas Alva Edison – Genius; Pt.1 The fascinating story of an inventive genius – by Kevin Poulter 34 Transferring Your LPs to CDs & MP3s Transfer your old LPs and 78s to CD or MP3 format and get rid of clicks, pops & surface noise in the process – by John Clarke 46 “Wachit” – It Turns A VCR Into A Security Recorder Connect this video motion detector between a camera and a VCR for all sorts of security & monitoring applications – by Murray Downes Turn an Old Xbox Into A $200 Multimedia Player – Page 9. Pro jects To Build    9 Turn an Old Xbox Into A $200 Multimedia Player Secondhand Xboxes can be bought for as little as $100. Here’s how to turn one into a multimedia player using a “mod chip” and free software – by Julian Edgar 40 PICAXE Net Server, Pt.1 Control your next electronics project from virtually anywhere on the planet using this tiny web server – by Clive Seager 66 The Galactic Voice Build this “voice bender” for instant rapport with all those alien beings that you’re likely to meet in the far reaches of the universe – by John Clarke 74 Aquarium Temperature Alarm Don’t let your tropical fish freeze or fry to death. This programmable circuit warns of out-of-range temperature conditions – by Peter Smith PICAXE Net Server, Pt.1 – Page 40. 84 S-Video To Composite Video Converter Got a video standards mismatch problem? This do-it-yourself S-video to composite video converter outperforms the bargain-store units – by Jim Rowe Special Columns 48 Serviceman’s Log Warranty claims: true lies and confessions – by the TV Serviceman 90 Circuit Notebook (1) Improved Delay Circuit For Power Windows; (2) Protected 12V Automotive Supply; (3) Reliable 4-Channel RF Switch; (4) Expandable 2-Digit LED Counter; (5) Cheap, Reliable LED Torch Aquarium Temperature Alarm – Page 74. 94 Salvage It! The good bits in old receivers – by Julian Edgar 98 Vintage Radio The Admiral 5BW mantel receiver – by Rodney Champness Departments   2   4 61 62 Publisher’s Letter Mailbag Order Form Product Showcase siliconchip.com.au 65 104 107 110 Book Review Ask Silicon Chip Notes & Errata Market Centre S-Video To Composite Video Converter – Page 84. September 2006  1