Silicon ChipContents - October 1992 SILICON CHIP
  1. Outer Front Cover
  2. Contents
  3. Publisher's Letter: Solar power will come into its own
  4. Feature: Manned Electric Flight Across The USA by Leo Simpson
  5. Project: A 2kW 24VDC To 240VAC Sinewave Inverter; Pt.1 by John Clarke
  6. Project: A Multi-Sector Home Burglar Alarm; Pt.2 by Mike Zenere
  7. Order Form
  8. Vintage Radio: Vintage radio repairs made easy by John Hill
  9. Serviceman's Log: Confession is good for the soul by The TV Serviceman
  10. Project: Build A Mini Amplifier For Personal Stereos by Darren Yates
  11. Project: The Thunderbird Battery Charger by Herman Nacinovich
  12. Review: The Philips PM3394 Digital/Analog Scope by Leo Simpson
  13. Feature: Amateur Radio by Garry Cratt, VK2YBX
  14. Feature: Remote Control by Bob Young
  15. Feature: Computer Bits by Bryon Miller
  16. Back Issues
  17. Market Centre
  18. Advertising Index
  19. Outer Back Cover

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Items relevant to "A 2kW 24VDC To 240VAC Sinewave Inverter; Pt.1":
  • Silicon Chip article scan, February 1993 - 2kW 24V/240VAC Sinewave Inverter Pt 5 (AUD $10.00)
  • Silicon Chip article scan, January 1993 - 2kW 24V/240VAC Sinewave Inverter Pt 4 (AUD $10.00)
  • Silicon Chip article scan, December 1992 - 2kW 24V/240VAC Sinewave Inverter Pt 3 (AUD $10.00)
  • Silicon Chip article scan, November 1992 - 2kW 24V/240VAC Sinewave Inverter Pt 2 (AUD $10.00)
  • Silicon Chip article scan, October 1992 - 2kW 24V/240VAC Sinewave Inverter Pt 1 (AUD $10.00)
  • EEPROM table for the 2kW 24V DC to 240VAC Sinewave Inverter (Software, Free)
  • Transformer winding diagrams for the 2kW 24VDC to 240VAC Sinewave Inverter (Software, Free)
  • 2kW 24V DC to 240VAC Sinewave Inverter PCB patterns (PDF download) [11309921-4] (Free)
  • Silicon Chip article scan, October 1992 - 2kW 24V/240VAC Sinewave Inverter Pt 1 (AUD $10.00)
Articles in this series:
  • A 2kW 24VDC To 240VAC Sinewave Inverter; Pt.1 (October 1992)
  • A 2kW 24VDC To 240VAC Sinewave Inverter; Pt.2 (November 1992)
  • A 2kW 24VDC To 240VAC Sinewave Inverter; Pt.3 (December 1992)
  • A 2kW 24VDC To 240VAC Sinewave Inverter; Pt.4 (January 1993)
  • A 2kW 24VDC To 240VAC Sinewave Inverter; Pt.5 (February 1993)
Articles in this series:
  • A Multi-Sector Home Burglar Alarm; Pt.1 (September 1992)
  • A Multi-Sector Home Burglar Alarm; Pt.2 (October 1992)
Items relevant to "Build A Mini Amplifier For Personal Stereos":
  • Silicon Chip article scan, October 1992 - Mini Amplifier For Personal Stereos (AUD $10.00)
Items relevant to "The Thunderbird Battery Charger":
  • Silicon Chip article scan, October 1992 - The Thunderbird Battery Charger (AUD $10.00)
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Vol.5, No. 10. October 1992. DESIGNED MAINLY for solar power installations, this new 24VDC to 240VAC inverter produces a sinewave output & · can deliver 2kW on a continuous basis. Turn to page 16 FEATURES 4 Manned Electric Flight Across The USA by Leo Simpson A sun-powered glider with flexible solar cells 73 The Philips PM3394 Digital/Analog Scope by Leo Simpson Versatile new design has both analog & digital modes PROJECTS TO BUILD 16 A 2kW 24VDC To 240VAC Sinewave Inverter by John Clarke The heart of a solar power supply 22 A Multi-Sector Home Burglar Alarm, Pt.2 by Mike Zenere Construction, testing & operation 48 Build A Mini Amplifier For Personal Stereos by Darren Yates Enjoy the sound via loudspeakers THIS BATTERY CHARGER has automatic voltage selection for 6V, 12V & 24V lead-acid batteries & is electronically regulated to deliver just the right amount of current. Details page 56. 56 The Thunderblrd Battery Charger by Herman Nacinovich Electronically regulated design for 6V, 12V & 24V batteries SPECIAL COLUMNS ·· 37 Vintage Radio by John Hill Vintage radio repairs made easy 42 Serviceman's Log by the TV Serviceman Confession is good for the soul <2 CONFESSION isgoodfor the soul they say & this month the Serviceman lays bare his sins. His story starts on page 42. 78 Amateur Radio by Garry Cratt How to make transmitter measurements 88 Remote Control by Bob Young Internal combustion motors for R/C models, Pt.3 92 Computer Bits by Byron Miller The inside story on hard disc standards DEPARTMENTS 2 Publisher's Letter 8 Circuit Notebook 32 Order Form 83 Product Showcase 96 Back Issues 98 100 102 104 Ask Silicon Chip Notes and Errata Market Centre Advertising Index HAVE YOU EVER wanted to use your personal stereo player with loudspeakers instead of headphones. This mini stereo amplifier lets you do just that. Turn to page 48. OCTOBER 1992 1