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FOR SALE
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NT/2000. $1364. Universal EPROM
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Dunfield C Compilers: Everything you
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Atmel Flash CPU Programmer: Handles the 89Cx051, 89C5x, 89Sxx in
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RGB LEDs: New stock of 5mm RGB
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imating LEDs just $3 each. Picaxe
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Variable and trimmer capacitors, reduction
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Full range now available off the shelf in Australia
CATALOGUES AND PRICE LISTS NOW AVAILABLE
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Ph/Fax (02) 9533 3517
email: youngbob<at>silvertone.com.au
Website:www.silvertone.com.au
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Phone (02) 9600 6832
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WEATHER STATIONS: Windspeed &
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SMD COMPONENTS, SMD LED kits
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Pixel Programmable Controller with
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relay outputs. Uses a Picaxe 28A. Programmed in basic.
Labjack USB Data Acquisition Module features 8 12bit analog inputs, 20
digital I/O, 2 analog outputs and high
speed counter. Free software, Labview
driver and ActiveX component.
DAS005 Parallel Port Data Acquisition
Module features 8 12bit Analog inputs,
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Dual Relay Modules suitable for TTL
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Leader Modbus Data Acquisition
Modules analog inputs, RTD, thermo-
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couple, analog outputs, digital input and
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Tel (02) 9738 0330.
sales<at>rcsradio.com.au
www.rcsradio.com.au
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Do You Eat, Breathe and Sleep Technology?
Management & Sales Positions
Advertising Index
Acetronics....................................95
We are a rapidly growing, Australian-owned international retailer with more than 30 stores in
Australia and we have a growing expansion program to open many more, so we need dedicated individuals to join our team to help achieve our goals.
If you are customer focused, have an eye for detail, empathy for the products we sell and have
recently completed a TAFE of University degree in electronics, we want to meet you.
Career opportunities with full training are available now if you have the drive and ambition to
make your future with Jaycar.
We offer a competitive salary, sales commission and many other benefits. To apply for these
positions please send your C.V. indicating the role you are interested in to the address shown
below.
Altronics................... loose insert,17
Jaycar Electronics is
an equal opportunity
employer and actively
promotes staff from
within the organisation.
Dick Smith Electronics........... 30-33
Retail Operations Manager
Jaycar Electronics Pty. Ltd.
P.O. Box 6424
Silverwater NSW 1811
Fax: (02) 9741-8524
Email: jobs<at>jaycar.com.au
ATA ..............................................81
Av-Comm Pty Ltd.........................43
BitScope Designs......................7,55
Carba-Tec Tools...........................95
Cygnus Logic Systems.................95
David Hall Electronics..................63
Eco Watch....................................95
Elan Audio......................................5
Forty Trout Electronics.................96
Development / Training Board
For the PIC Micro
LEDs: High Power and
Intensely Bright
Red and yellow colours available, in
•leaded
clear plastic cylinder format, 10mm
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Grantronics...................................94
Harbuch Electronics.....................53
Instant PCBs................................96
Forty Trout Electronics Pty Ltd
15 Rockliffe St, Eltham 3095
Phone: (03) 9444 1803
Oatley Electronics........................93
High volume enquiries welcome!
Jackson Bros................................95
Hy-Q International........................55
Jaycar .......................... 45-52,55,96
JED Microprocessors................5,55
Kalex............................................81
MicroByte Electronics...................96
Microgram Computers....................3
MicroZed Computers....................79
Ozitronics.....................................67
Printed Electronics.......................95
Quest Electronics....................55,95
RCS Radio...................................95
For more information . . .
Visit: www.microbyte.com.au
Phone: (03) 9378 4288
Email: info<at>microbyte.com.au
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Australian E.S.T. OK.
Email: lede<at>bigpond.net.au
Ph: (08) 8927 0238 Fax: (08) 8927 7557
Gadget Central...........................IFC
diameter
Narrow beam angle gives 17Cd at 20mA,
more at higher currents.
Time to start on this year’s Xmas decorations!
Ideal for moving message signs and traffic
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Only $36 (incl. GST) per bag of 100, supplied
in original SHARP packaging, plus $9 post
delivery.
Datasheet on request to:
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The Most Flexible Development board around. Based on the
PIC16F877. The development board can be used with a wide
variety of PIC Micros including the PIC18F452. Adaptors
avaliable to use the 8, 18, 28-pin PIC Micros. ICD 2 connector
allows In-circuit programming / Debugging with Microchip’s
ICD2. Uncommited I/O ports allow for your own connection
configuration to each device and also to external circuits.
Onboard parallel port programmer allows programming of the PIC while still connected to the circuits. Other
optional extras available.Connection to each circuit module or
extrenal circuit is made via 10-way IDC cables provided.
The possibilities are endless.
Student/School discounts available.
Futurlec........................................79
RF Probes....................................81
Silicon Chip Back Issues........ 88-89
Silicon Chip Bookshop........... 86-87
SC Car Projects Book...........44,IBC
Silicon Chip Subscriptions...........29
or write to LEDE ELECTRONICS, PO
BOX 40313, CASUARINA, NT 0811,
AUSTRALIA.
Silvertone Electronics..................95
KITS KITS AND MORE KITS! Check
’em out at www.ozitronics.com
Splat Controls...............................65
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
Soundlabs Group.........................55
Speakerbits..................................95
Taig Machinery.............................95
Telelink Communications....55,OBC
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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
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