Contents
Vol.21, No.10; October 2008
SILICON
CHIP
www.siliconchip.com.au
Features
10 CleverScope CS328A USB Dual-Channel 100MHz Scope
Purr-fect: Picaxe-08M 433MHz
Data Transceiver – Page 14.
14 Picaxe-08M 433MHz Data Transceiver
USB Clock With
LCD Readout –
Page 18.
This USB oscilloscope provides a large range of functions, including data
logging. An optional signal generator is also available – by Mauro Grassi
Purr-fect: the HopeRF 433MHz Transceiver Module & the Picaxe-08M are a
marriage made in heaven – by Stan Swan
84 Exposing PC Boards In A Modified Microwave Oven
Here’s a novel approach to exposing photo PC boards – cook ’em in a
modified microwave – by Graeme Rixon
94 Cent-a-meter Owl: Watching Your Power Consumption
Electricity rates are on the rise, so it’s important to keep tabs on your power
consumption. The Cent-a-meter Owl will keep you power wise – by Stan Swan
Pro jects To Build
18 USB Clock With LCD Readout, Pt.1
It connects to your PC’s USB port and synchronises to your PC and ultimately
to an internet time server for accurate time keeping – by Mauro Grassi
30 Digital RF Level & Power Meter
Digital
RF Level
& Power
Meter –
Page 30.
Want to measure small RF signals? This easy-to-build unit measures signals
from below 50kHz to above 500MHz, indicates the signal level in volts & dBV
and shows the power level in both milliwatts & dBm – by Jim Rowe
62 Versatile Special Function Timer
This multi-purpose timer operates from a 12V supply and offers accurate
timing periods ranging from 0.1s to 16.5 minutes – by John Clarke
68 Railpower Model Train Controller, Pt.2
Pt.2 this month has the full construction details for our new high-performance
train controller. We also describe how the controls work – by John Clarke
Special Columns
44 Serviceman’s Log
Watch Out For Mura Faults On LCD Panels – by the TV Serviceman
57 Circuit Notebook
(1) Tester For Ultrasonic Devices; (2) USB-Controlled Desk Lamp; (3) Tacho
Interface For Diesel Motors; (4) Smart Pool Pump Controller; (5) Picaxe-Based
Mosfet Tester
88 Vintage Radio
The AWA Radiola 653P AC/Battery Portable – by Rodney Champness
Departments
2 Publisher’s Letter
3 Mailbag
43 Order Form
siliconchip.com.au
82 Product Showcase
97 Ask Silicon Chip
101 Market Centre
Versatile Special
Function Timer – Page 62.
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