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Contents
Vol.15, No.9; September 2002
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FEATURES
8 NASA’s Mission: To Catch a Comet
No, it’s not the plot of a Speilberg epic. NASA plan to blast a holedeep inside
a comet to learn more about them – by Sammy Isreb
14 Review: Pico ADC-212 Virtual Instrument
PC-based virtual instruments are a genuine alternative to expensive benchtop models. Here’s one such instrument, the Pico ADC-212 – by Peter Smith
67 Review: Nordic One-chip UHF Data Transceivers
Short-range wireless data communication has become a whole lot easier in
recent times. These transceivers suit a wide variety of uses – by Jim Rowe
PROJECTS TO BUILD
Pico ADC-212 Virtual Instrument
– Page 14.
28 12V Fluorescent Lamp Inverter
Drive a standard 36/40W fluoro tube to full brightness from 12V DC. Ideal for
camping, a trouble light or even emergency home lighting – by John Clarke
53 8-channel Infrared Remote Control
It uses an infrared remote control unit and can switch eight circuits, all either
momentary or latched – by Frank Crivelli & Ross Tester
58 50-Watt DC Electronic Load
Easy-to-build circuit is ideal for testing DC power supplies, shunt regulators
and constant current sources – by Peter Smith
12V Fluoro lamp inverter
– Page 28.
73 Driving Light and Accessory Protector for Cars
External devices on cars are an easy target for thieves. Or at least they were:
this will help keep the crooks away from your car – by Rick Walters
COMPUTERS
38 Spyware – an update
Once Spyware gets in, you’re the spammer’s target. Here’s how we
attempted to cure a very badly infected computer – by Ross Tester
84 Bluetooth: Getting Rid of Cables
PCs and computer peripherals can be easily networked without running
cables, with up to 100m range. – by Greg Swain
SPECIAL COLUMNS
8-channel infrared remote control
– Page 53.
21 Circuit Notebook
Ultra-low drop linear voltage regulator – Simple logic probe – 12V car battery
charger – Battery tester for deaf/blind persons – Awaken the deaf!
40 Serviceman’s Log
Notebook computer screen prices will crack you up! – by the TV Serviceman
78 Vintage Radio
The Barlow-Wadley XCR-30 Mk II HF receiver – by Rodney Champness
DEPARTMENTS
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Publisher’s Letter
Mailbag
Product Showcase
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Notes & Errata
Market Centre
Advertising Index
Driving light and accessory
protector – Page 73.
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