Silicon ChipMarket Centre - February 1996 SILICON CHIP
  1. Outer Front Cover
  2. Contents
  3. Publisher's Letter: Welcome to the 100th issue of Silicon Chip
  4. Feature: Fluke 98 Automotive ScopeMeter by Julian Edgar
  5. Project: Fit A Kill Switch To Your Smoke Detector by Rick Walters
  6. Project: Build A Basic Logic Trainer by Rex Callaghan
  7. Project: Low Cost Multi-Tone Dashboard Alarm by Julian Edgar
  8. Order Form
  9. Feature: Racing On Air: Germany's New MagLev Train by Silicon Chip
  10. Project: Woofer Stopper Mk 2 - Now It's Even Better! by John Clarke
  11. Book Store
  12. Serviceman's Log: The dingiest corner of a dingy room by The TV Serviceman
  13. Project: Surround Sound Mixer & Decoder; Pt.2 by John Clarke
  14. Product Showcase
  15. Project: Three Remote Controls To Build by Branco Justic
  16. Feature: Computer Bits by Rick Walters
  17. Vintage Radio: The basics of relfex receivers by John Hill & Rodney Champness
  18. Notes & Errata: Prologic Surround Sound Decoder Mk.2, November - December 1995; Subwoofer Controller, December 1995
  19. Market Centre
  20. Ask Silicon Chip
  21. Outer Back Cover

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  • Silicon Chip article scan, February 1996 - Woofer Stopper MkII (AUD $10.00)
Articles in this series:
  • Surround Sound Mixer & Decoder; Pt.1 (January 1996)
  • Surround Sound Mixer & Decoder; Pt.2 (February 1996)
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  • DOS software for Using Your PC as a Reaction Timer (Free)
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  • Computer Bits (January 1990)
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  • Computer Bits (December 1990)
  • Computer Bits (January 1991)
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  • CMOS Memory Settings - What To Do When The Battery Goes Flat (May 1995)
  • Computer Bits (July 1995)
  • Computer Bits (September 1995)
  • Computer Bits: Connecting To The Internet With WIndows 95 (October 1995)
  • Computer Bits (December 1995)
  • Computer Bits (January 1996)
  • Computer Bits (February 1996)
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  • Computer Bits (January 1997)
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  • Windows 95: The Hardware That's Required (May 1997)
  • Turning Up Your Hard Disc Drive (June 1997)
  • Computer Bits (July 1997)
  • Computer Bits: The Ins & Outs Of Sound Cards (August 1997)
  • Computer Bits (September 1997)
  • Computer Bits (October 1997)
  • Computer Bits (November 1997)
  • Computer Bits (April 1998)
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  • Control Your World Using Linux (July 2011)
MARKET CENTRE Cash in your surplus gear. Advertise it here in Silicon Chip. ETI PIC Basic Interpreter: BASIC57/ XT/P $45, BASIC84/04/P $45. 2K EEPROM $8, 8K EEPROM $16. PC serial port driven. 18 and 28-pin PCB to suit $20, MAX-232 $10, 4MHz Xtl $5. Windows Software free. P&P $3. Visa-MCBC. Fax (03) 9338 2935. Don McKenzie, 29 Ellesmere Cr., Tulla­ marine 3043. Phone (03) 9338 6286 SATELLITE DISHES: international reception of Intelsat, Panamsat, Gori­ zont,Rimsat. Warehouse Sale – 4.6m dish & pole $1499; LNB $50; Feed $75. All accessories available. Videosat, 2/28 Salisbury Rd, Hornsby. Phone (02) 482 3100 8.30-5.00 M-F. START WITH A MicroZed KIT then when your "test the market" small run project hits the big league, MicroZed can help with alternative schemes and quantities ex stock at the right pricing. 68HC705 DEVELOPMENT SYSTEM: Oztechnics, PO Box 38, Illawong, NSW 2234. Phone (02) 541 0310, fax (02) 541 0734. Email: info<at>oztechnics.­com.au WWW: http://www.hutch.com.­au./~ozt­ ech/index.htm. EDUCATIONAL ELECTRONIC KITS: Easy to build. Guaranteed to work. Good quality. Latest technology. Cheap. Good selection. LESSON PLANS FOR TEACH­ERS. Send $2 stamp for catalogue and price list. Log onto our bulletin board for full details. DIY Elect­ ron­ ics, 22 McGregor St, Numurkah 3636. Ph/Fax (058) 62 1915. E-Mail: laurie.c<at>cnl.com.au BBS (058) 62 3303. NEW SPRINKLER CONTROLLER KITS: RAIN BRAIN version uses ‘C8 and switch mode supply. Features galore!! Contact Mantis Micro Pro­ducts, 38 Garnet St, Niddrie 3042. Phone/fax (03) 337 1917. CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING RATES Advertising rates for this page: Classified ads: $10.00 for up to 12 words plus 50 cents for each additional word. Display ads (casual rate): $25 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) 979 6503. _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ ✂ FOR SALE _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ Enclosed is my cheque/money order for $­__________ or please debit my RCS RADIO PTY LTD ❏ Bankcard   ❏ Visa Card   ❏ Master Card Card No. Signature­­­­­­­­­­­­__________________________ Card expiry date______/______ RCS Radio Pty Ltd is the only company that manufactures and sells every PC board and front panel published in SILICON CHIP, ETI and EA. RCS Radio Pty Ltd, 651 Forest Rd, Bexley 2207. Phone (02) 587 3491 Name ______________________________________________________ Street ______________________________________________________ Suburb/town ___________________________ Postcode______________ February 1996  95 MICROCRAFT PRESENTS: Dunfield (DDS) products are now available exstock at a new low price; please ask for our catalogue. Micro C, the affordable “C” compiler for embedded applications. Versions for 8051/52, 8086, 8096, 68HC08, 6809, 68HC11 or 68HC16 $139.95 each + $3 p&h • Now on special is the SDK, a package of ALL the DDS “C” compilers for $399 + $6 p&h • EMILY52 is a PC based 8051/52 high speed simulator $69.95 + $3 p&h • DDS demo disks $7 + $3 p&h • VHS VIDEO from the USA (PAL) “CNC X-Y-Z using car alter­nators” (uses car alternators as cheap power stepper motors!) $49.95 + $6 p&h (includes diagrams) • Device programming EPROMs/PALs etc from $1.50 • Fixed price electronic design and PCB layout • Credit cards accepted • All goods sent certified mail • Call Bob for more de­tails. MICROCRAFT, PO Box 514, Concord NSW 2137. Phone (02) 744 5440 or fax (02) 744 9280. COMPLETE WORKSHOP PROGRAM: suit IBM compatible 386 or better computer. Handles: Stock Control, Sales, Service Records, Debits, Credits, Faults, Service Manuals and Phone Directory. PCB ASSEMBLY SPECIALISTS ·ALL FACETS OF THRU-HOLE & SMT ASSEMBLY · ALL BATCH SIZES CATERED FOR · HIGH QUALITY BRM ELECTRONICS Highest a quality at able PO Box 727, Narrabeen NSW 2101. on ry ve reas price Ph/Fax: 9948 8807 Mobile: 015 101 682 MicroZed Computers To order or enquire: PO Box 634, ARMIDALE 2350. (296 Cook’s Rd) Ph (067) 722 777  Fax (067) 728 987 Mobile (014) 036 775 Credit Cards OK MEMORY * DRIVES * MODEMS SPECIAL! (Incl Tax) 1Mbx9 – 70ns Simm $60 1Mbx9 – 80ns Simm $45 SIMMS (Parity/No Parity) 4MB 30 PIN-70 $179 $185 4MB 72 PIN-70 $177 $148 8MB 72 PIN-70 $353 $303 16MB 72 PIN-70 $695 $605 32MB 72 PIN-70 $1389 $1210 EDO SIMMS 4MB (1Mbx32)-70ns $198 8MB (2Mbx32)-70ns $370 MAC 8MB P’BOOK $437 VIDEO MEMORY 256KX16 70ns (SOJ) $24 256KX16 70ns (ZIP) $58 LASER PRINTER MEMORY HP 2MB UPGRADE $156 CO-PROCESSORS 80387SX/DX to 40MHz $90 COMPAQ 8MB CONTURA AERO $445 TOSHIBA PORTEGE/SATELLITE 8MB / 16MB $650 / $1218 DRIVES SEAGATE 850MB EIDE 11ms 3yr $325 1080MB EIDE 10.5ms 3yr $360 2150MB SCSI 9ms 5yr $1033 MODEMS (Includes Sales Tax) 14,400 BANKSIA 5yr W $283 14,400 SPIRIT 2yr W $203 28,800 BANKSIA V.FC $321 28,800 SPIRIT V.34/V.FC $410 Phone for other products not listed EX TAX PRICING AS AT JANUARY ‘96 Sales Tax 22%, O/Night Delivery $8. Ring For Latest Prices. Credit Cards Welcome. We Also Buy And Trade-In Memory. PELHAM Ph: (02) 9980 6988 Fax: (02) 9980 6991 Suite 6, 2 Hillcrest Rd, Pennant Hills, 2120. Full price $399.00. For demo disk, phone or fax your details to (045) 71 1640. Jack Albers Electronics & Software Development. MicroZed HAVE LARGE STOCKS of easy to use and easy to learn controller boards with on board interpreters. Ideal for one offs and small run production. Altronics ....................................IFC Av-Comm.....................................58 Avico Electronics...........................9 BRM Electronics..........................95 Car Projects Book....................OBC Defence Force Recruiting............31 Dick Smith Electronics........... 18-21 Emona.........................................73 Harbuch Electronics....................75 Jaycar ................................... 45-52 Kalex............................................91 Kits-R-US.....................................59 Macservice........................3, 59, 75 MicroZed Computers...................96 Oatley Electronics.................. 34-35 Ozitronics.....................................93 Pelham........................................96 Railway Projects Book...............IBC RCS Radio ..................................95 SERVICE & REPAIRS PATRA ELECTRONICS: assembly and repairs of all kits. Repairs of electronic equipment. Call Peter on 02 718 1202 or 015 215957. NEW Micro Rod Irving Electronics .......... 67-71 Scan Audio..................................74 Silicon Chip Bookshop.................53 Software Sales House.................94 Tortech.........................................91 _________________________________ PC Boards 68HC11 F1 boards and now 80535 (up spec 8051) both boards with BASIC, FORTH, ASM, Small C 80535 board has 8052AH INTEL BASIC installed Printed circuit boards for SILICON CHIP projects are made by: 24 I/O expansion board now in stock for both boards • RCS Radio Pty Ltd, 651 Forest Rd, Bexley, NSW 2207. Phone (02) 587 3491. Versa Tech BASIC Stamp I and II TICkit – a 21 I/O PIC based controller Scott Edwards Electronics Get your project on the way in hours, not months. Accessories for Stamp and second source for Stamp 1 Recently developed accessories now available Advertising Index Send two 45c stamps for information package • Marday Services, PO Box 19-189, Avondale, Auckland, NZ. Phone (09) 828 5730. Microprocessors For Silicon Chip Circuits We have stocks of the 68HC705-C8P pre-programmed micro­pro­cessor ICs for the Digital Effects Unit (Feb­ruary 1995) and the Remote Controlled Stereo Preamplifier (Sept.-Oct. 1993). Also available is the pre-programmed Z86E08 microprocessor for the Railpower Mk.2 Model Railway Controller. Price: 68HC705-C8P – $45 ea; Z86E08 $18 ea. Price includes postage. Payment by cheque, money order or credit card to: Silicon Chip Pub­lica­tions, PO Box 139, Collaroy, NSW 2097. Phone (02) 9979 5644; Fax (02) 9979 6503. 96  Silicon Chip