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Contents
Vol.17, No.8; August 2004
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FEATURES
8 Video Formats: Why Bother?
Composite video, S-video, component video; we explain the differences and
tell you how to get the best picture – by Jim Rowe
26 The Escape Robot Kit
This great design can do the unthinkable . . . bring fun back to the classroom
and teach electronics at the same time! – by Dave Kennedy
PROJECTS TO BUILD
12 VAF’s New DC-X Generation IV Loudspeaker System
Escape Robot Kit – Page 26.
Want to assemble your own hifi loudspeakers? Take a look at these new highperformance systems from VAF – by Philip Vafiadis & Simon Wilde
30 Video Enhancer & Y/C Separator
Sharpen the pictures from your video tapes with this great project. It’s just the
shot when transferring your tapes to DVDs and it converts composite video to
S-video as well, to ensure a high-quality transfer – by Jim Rowe
42 Balanced Microphone Preamplifier
Rugged design includes a 3-band equaliser. It also features balanced and
unbalanced outputs, and can drive a stereo or guitar amplifier – by John Clarke
Video Enhancer & Y/C
Separator – Page 30.
66 Appliance Energy Meter, Pt.2
Second article has all the construction and setting-up details. Build it to help
control your energy costs – by John Clarke
84 Build A 3-State Logic Probe
For less than ten bucks you can build a piece of test gear that you’ll find is one
of the handiest in your toolkit
SPECIAL COLUMNS
60 Serviceman’s Log
Pipe locators, models & old crows – by the TV Serviceman
76 Circuit Notebook
(1) Electronic Conjuring Trick; (2) Adding An “RGB Flag” Output To The
Component Video To RGB Converter; (3) Keypad Decimal Encoder; (4)
Picaxe-Controlled Solar Fountain
Balanced Microphone Preamp –
Page 42.
88 Vintage Radio
Peter Lankshear: vintage radio from the other side of the ditch – by Rodney
Champness
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Publisher’s Letter
Mailbag
Product Showcase
Silicon Chip Weblink
Order Form
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Notes & Errata
Market Centre
Ad Index
3-State Logic Probe – Page 84.
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