Silicon ChipMarket Centre - August 2001 SILICON CHIP
  1. Outer Front Cover
  2. Contents
  3. Publisher's Letter: Knowledge nation is a woolly headed wish list
  4. Feature: Geocaching: Treasure Hunting With A GPS by Ross Tester
  5. Project: A Direct Injection Box For Musicians by John Clarke
  6. Feature: A PC To Die For; Pt.3 - You Can Build It Yourself by Greg Swain
  7. Feature: Help Reform Electrical Legislation by Silicon Chip
  8. Project: Build A 200W Mosfet Amplifier Module by Leo Simpson
  9. Feature: The Role Of Electronics In Mine Clearing by Bob Young
  10. Feature: Using Linux To Share An Internet Connection; Pt.3 by Greg Swain
  11. Project: Headlight Reminder For Cars by John Clarke
  12. Project: 40MHz 6-Digit Frequency Counter Module by David L Jones
  13. Order Form
  14. Product Showcase
  15. Weblink
  16. Feature: Uniden Mini UHF Two-Way Radio Competition Winners by Ross Tester
  17. Vintage Radio: Substituting for valves that are no longer available by Rodney Champness
  18. Book Store
  19. Back Issues
  20. Notes & Errata
  21. Market Centre
  22. Advertising Index
  23. Outer Back Cover

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Items relevant to "A Direct Injection Box For Musicians":
  • Direct Injection Box PCB pattern (PDF download) [01108011] (Free)
  • Panel artwork for the Direct Injection Box (PDF download) (Free)
Articles in this series:
  • A PC To Die For - And You Can Build It For Yourself (June 2001)
  • A PC To Die For; Pt.2 - You Can Build It Yourself (July 2001)
  • A PC To Die For; Pt.3 - You Can Build It Yourself (August 2001)
Items relevant to "Using Linux To Share An Internet Connection; Pt.3":
  • Linux script files for Internet Connection Sharing (Software, Free)
Articles in this series:
  • Using Linux To Share An Internet Connection; Pt.1 (May 2001)
  • Using Linux To Share An Internet Connection; Pt.2 (June 2001)
  • Using Linux To Share An Internet Connection; Pt.3 (August 2001)
  • Using Linux To Share An Internet Connection; Pt.4 (September 2001)
Items relevant to "Headlight Reminder For Cars":
  • Headlight Reminder PCB pattern (PDF download) [05108011] (Free)
  • Panel artwork for the Headlight Reminder (PDF download) (Free)
Items relevant to "40MHz 6-Digit Frequency Counter Module":
  • 40MHz 6-Digit Frequency Counter PCB patterns (PDF download) [04108011/2] (Free)

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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 $99, 14 pin $93.50, 8 pin $88. 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 ROLA AUSTRALIA PH/FAX (08) 8270 3175   WEB SITE WWW.BETTANET.NET.AU/GTD Model Flight Control Modules CHECK OUR WEBSITE FOR DETAILS ON KITS AND COMPONENTS •  TRANSMITTER KITS AND MODULES •  AUDIO MODULES •  COMPUTER INTERFACE KITS •  RADIO STATION AUDIO SOFTWARE NEW: Our MP3-CD player in short form for $169 inc GST. Includes the following: processor board, front panel display and tactile keypad; just add a case, cables, 12V power supply and a CD-ROM drive. Play CDs and up to 2600 MP3’s from a CDR. Great for car or home. 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°. 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 PDC 01 SERIAL INTERFACE $198.60 PDC 10 GPS INTERFACE MODULE $398.00 PDC 20 ALTITUDE HOLD MODULE $498.00 PDC25 SPEED HOLD MODULE $498.00 PDC 400 ALTIMETER AIR-DATA SENSOR $398.40 PDC 450 AIRSPEED-AIR DATA SENSOR $398.00 PDC1200 VIDEO OVERLAY (PAL-D) $698.60 TRACKER GPS TELEMETRY SOFTWARE $198.60 PDC 3200 AUTOPILOT AND GROUNDSTATION: PRICE ON APPLICATION (PRICE DEPENDS ON CONFIGURATION). (ALL PRICES INCLUDE GST) Silvertone Electronics, PO Box 580, Riverwood 2210. Phone/Fax (02) 9533 3517. www.silvertone.com.au Need prototype PC boards? We have the solutions – we print electronics! Four-day turnaround, less if urgent; Artwork from your own positive or file; Through hole plating; Prompt postal service; 29 years technical experience; Inexpensive; Superb quality. 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. by GE, USA $55.00. Rectifier valve for AVO valve tester VR92 $5.50. D. Dauner Ph (02) 4982 9847, fax (02) 4982 9505. Buy Direct From Manufacturer D.I.Y. PCB SUPPLIES write for our FREE catalogue and price list. Solar Flair/Ecowatch phone: (03) 5968 4863; fax: (03) 5968 5810, PO Box 18, Emerald, Vic., 3782. ACN 006 399 480. Pre Sensitized Copper Clad to make your own boards. Developer, Carbide Drills & Mills also manufacturer of Single & double sided boards. Comprehensive details at acetronics.com.au goto shop page ACETRONICS PCBs 5/32 Seton Rd Moorebank NSW 2170 02 9600 6832 Fax: 02 9600 6834 Mail: acetronics<at>acetronics.com.au Credit cards welcome 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. DPDT. Trimpots, 16mm 10k linear, spline shaft. All $1.20 each plus postage. Please email tparkerwati<at>gias.net.au DIGITAL OSCILLOSCOPE, USB, VHF Receiver; temperature/voltage measurement via phone kits. www.ar.com.au/~softmark DIY CCTV PAKS 4 Cameras & Switcher .................$354 as above COLOUR ......................$466 4 Cams, Switcher/Monitor ...........$495 4 Cams & QUAD .........................$478 4 COLOUR & QUAD ....................$752 Time-Lapse 24 hr VCR only $599 with CCTV Systems! MORE at: www.allthings.com.au Fully Plug-In DIY Paks with Cables & Power Supplies * PC W98/W2000 Digital Motion/Sound detection & activat­ ed Video/Audio Recording systems. AUDIO POWER VALVE 6550A made SWITCHES, miniature toggle, 3A 250V continued next page HOME CCTV Mono / Colour PAKS only ! $119 / $151 Full DIY Plug-In to TV / VCR 20 metre Cable, Plug Pack & Camera www.allthings.com.au AEM, EA, ETI, SC every edition from 1974 onwards half price. 0428888985. www.siliconchip.com.au VALVE AUDIO AMPLIFIER REPAIR and modification. Audio Research, Quad Leak, etc. Prototypes constructed. Audio Design OTL 03 9822 1116. August 2001  103 DON’T MISS THE ’BUS Advertising Index Acetronics..................................103 Altronics................................. 82-84 Aust. Video Systems....................41 Allthings Sales & Services..102,103 Do you feel left behind by the latest advances in com­puter technology? Don’t miss the bus: get the ’bus! Includes articles on troubleshooting your PC, installing and setting up computer networks, hard disk drive upgrades, clean installing Windows 98, CPU upgrades, a basic introduction to Linux plus much more. Av-Comm Pty Ltd.......................103 Dick Smith Electronics........... 20-23 Dominion Electronics...................29 Emona.......................................IBC Grantronics................................103 Harbuch Electronics....................87 Price: $12.50 (incl. GST) Order now by using the handy order form in this issue or call (02) 9979 5644, 8.30-5.30 Mon-Fri with your credit card details. Special subscription offer available only while stocks last. 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 PCBs MADE, ONE OR MANY. Low prices, hobbyists welcome. Sesame Elec­tronics (02) 9586 4771. sesame<at>internetezy.com.au; http:// members.tripod.com/~sesame_elec VIDEO amplifiers, Stabilisers, TBCs, Converters, Mixers, etc. QUESTRONIX (02) 9477 3596. FREE DELIVERY, new release colour dome camera pan/tilt via remote control. Only $790. Colour camera 600+ lines $99. Wireless audio-video transmitter $65. Bug 1.2km $59. BUY DIRECT AND SAVE. GCS: 0410 739 317 OR (02) 4227 9933. 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 WANTED Early Hifi's, Amplifiers, Speakers, Turntables, Valves, Books; Quad, Leak, Pye, Lowther, Ortofon, SME, Western Electric, Altec, Marantz, McIntosh, 104  Silicon Chip Instant PCBs..............................103 Jaycar ................................... 49-56 JED Microprocessors..................27 Good­mans, Wharefdale, Tannoy; radio and wireless. Collector/Hobbyist will pay cash. (07) 5449 1601. johnmurt<at>highprofile.com.au PERSON WITH EXPERIENCE/APTITUDE to fault find & repair PCBs – without diagrams. GENEROUS PKG NEG. Tel John<at>AER (03) 9482 4958 or 0415 305 470. Meterman....................................47 MicroZed Computers...................89 Microgram Computers..........3,OBC Oatley Electronics........................37 Printed Electronics.................... 103 Protel International....................IFC Questronix............................89,103 RCS Radio.................................103 Silicon Chip Binders RF Probes...................................89 RobotOz......................................89 Rola Australia............................103 R.T.N............................................87 Silicon Chip Back Issues....... 96-97 Silicon Chip Binders..................104 REAL VALUE AT $12.95 PLUS P & P Silicon Chip Bookshop.................95 SC Electronics Testbench............63 SC Computer Omnibus.............104 Silicon Chip Subscriptions...........75   Each binder holds up to 14 issues    Heavy board covers with 2-tone green vinyl covering   SILICON CHIP logo printed in goldcoloured lettering on spine & cover Price: $A12.95 plus $A5.50 p&p each (Australia only; not available elsewhere). Buy five and get them postage free. Just fill in & mail the handy order form in this issue; or fax (02) 9979 6503; or ring (02) 9979 5644 & quote your credit card number. Silvertone Electronics................103 Smart Fastchargers.....................41 Solar Flair/Ecowatch..................102 _____________________________ PC Boards Printed circuit boards for SILICON CHIP projects are made by: •  RCS Radio Pty Ltd. Phone (02) 9738 0330. Fax (02) 9738 0334. www.siliconchip.com.au