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Contents
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Vol.19, No.2; February 2006
FEATURES
8 Review: Epson EMP-TWD1 LCD Projector
Looking for an all-in-one LCD projector and DVD player with stereo speakers?
The Epson EMP-TWD1 really is a clever box of tricks – by Barrie Smith
12 Electric-Powered Model Aircraft
Model aeroplanes powered by Li-PO batteries are taking over from noisy
models powered by internal combustion engines – by Bob Young
Electric-Powered Model Aircraft –
Page 12.
42 Do-It-Yourself Electronic Servicing
Some useful hints and tips but you need some basic test gear – by David Reid
72 ZigBee: The New Wireless Standard
Move over Bluetooth, move over Wifi, ZigBee is on the way – by Stan Swan
PROJECTS TO BUILD
PC-Controlled
Burglar Alarm
– Page 26.
26 PC-Controlled Burglar Alarm System
Fancy a fully-featured alarm control panel with dialler capabilities? This unit is
PC-programmed and can control eight zones – by Trent Jackson
36 Build A Charger For iPods & MP3 players
This clever unit lets you charge your iPod or MP3 player without connecting it
to your PC’s USB port – by John Clarke
62 PICAXE-Powered Thermostat & Temperature Display
It’s extremely simple, has a 3-digit LED display and comes in three versions –
by Michael Jeffery
74 Adding Infrared To Your Microbric Viper
Make your Viper run hands-free with this simple add-on – by Ross Tester
Charger For iPods And
MP3 Players – Page 36.
78 Build A MIDI Drum Kit; Pt.4
Installing and running the software – by John Clarke
88 Building The Ultimate Jukebox; Pt.3
Final article shows you how to build and install the electronics. What a blast! –
by Ross Tester
SPECIAL COLUMNS
48 Serviceman’s Log
Metz TVs and car engine management – by the TV Serviceman
66 Circuit Notebook
(1) Morse Code Identification Unit; (2) Automatic Soldering Iron Controller;
(3) Improved Speed Sensor
94 Salvage It!
Making an adjustable loud screamer – by Julian Edgar
98 Vintage Radio
Brian Lackie’s wireless museum – by Rodney Champness
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Publisher’s Letter
Mailbag
Order Form
Product Showcase
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Notes & Errata
Market Centre
Ad Index
PICAXE-Powered Thermostat And
Temperature Display – Page 62.
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