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Contents
FEATURES
4 Global Hawk: America’s Advanced Unmanned Aircraft
Giant new US unmanned aircraft flies America to Australia non-stop. And it’s
undergoing trials in Australia right now – by Bob Young
Vol.14, No.5; May 2001
Using Linux To Share An
Internet Connection –
Page 14.
94 Help Reform Electrical Legislation
Want to do your own wiring or repair appliances . . . and remain legal? You can
help change the legislation.
PROJECTS TO BUILD
28 Powerful 12V Mini Stereo Amplifier
It fits in a tiny instrument case yet can deliver up to 18W RMS per channel
into 4Ω loudspeakers. Here’s how to build it – by John Clarke
38 Microcontroller-Based 4-Digit Counter Modules
You can build either a 0-9999 up/down counter or a presettable down counter.
And the kit costs just $39.95 – by Peter Crowcroft & Frank Crivelli
58 Two White-LED Torches To Build
Throw away that antiquated light bulb and use LED arrays instead. They give
a high-brightness white light and increased battery life – by John Clarke
Powerful 12V Mini Stereo
Amplifier – Page 28.
68 A Servo With Lots Of Grunt
Looking for a servo with a lot of grunt? This “Jumbo Servo” uses a robust 12V
motor/gearbox assembly to give you real muscle – by Ross Tester
87 PowerPak: A Multi-Voltage Power Supply
Robust device provides a well-regulated, switchable 3V, 6V, 9V or 12V output
from a car cigarette lighter or DC plugpack supply – by Peter Smith
COMPUTERS
14 Using Linux To Share An Internet Connection; Pt.1
Don’t know what to do with that old computer? Here’s an idea: install Linux on
it and use it as a gateway to provide shared Internet access (plus a firewall)
for PCs and Macs on a small network – by Greg Swain
26 Computer Tips: Tweaking Windows With Tweak UI
Make Windows work the way you want with this free utility – by Peter Smith
SPECIAL COLUMNS
45 Serviceman’s Log
To fix or scrap; that is the question – by the TV Serviceman
80 Vintage Radio
The magnificent 7-banders from AWA – by Rodney Champness
Microcontroller-Based 4-Digit
Counter Module – Page 38.
PowerPack
Multi-Voltage
Power Supply
– Page 87.
DEPARTMENTS
2 Publisher’s Letter 98 Ask Silicon Chip
11 Mailbag
100 Notes & Errata
21 Circuit Notebook
102 Market Centre
57 Subscriptions Form
104 Advertising Index
76 Products Showcase
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