Vol.8, No.7; July 1995
Contents
FEATURES
4 Review: Philips’ CDI 210 Interactive CD Player
It plays audio & video CDs, CDI discs & photo CDs
– by Leo Simpson
8 Review: The Jamo Classic 4 & Classic 8 Two-Way
Bass Reflex Loudspeaker Systems
Two new high-quality loudspeaker systems from Denmark
– by Leo Simpson
16 Review: The Brymen 328 Automotive Multimeter
PHILIPS’ CDI 210 INTERACTIVE CD PLAYER – PAGE 4
Affordable diagnostics for electronic engine management systems
– by Julian Edgar
PROJECTS TO BUILD
20 A Low-Power Electric Fence Controller
An automotive ignition coil makes it easy to build – by John Clarke
32 Run Two Trains On A Single track
This circuit lets you run two trains on the same track & also includes
level crossing lights & sound effects– by Branco Justic
40 Setting Up A Satellite TV Ground Station; Pt.3
Aiming the dish at the desired satellite & tuning in – by Garry Cratt
54 Build A Reliable Door Minder
It uses an ingenious pressure sensing method – by Rick Walters
LOW-POWER ELECTRIC FENCE
CONTROLLER – PAGE 20
76 A Low-Cost MIDI Adaptor For Your PC Or Amiga
It’s based on a standard I/O card plus a small add-on board that fits
inside a D15 or D25 plug – by George Hansper
SPECIAL COLUMNS
68 Serviceman’s Log
Well, it looked like that at first – by the TV Serviceman
63 Computer Bits
Adding RAM to your computer – by Greg Swain
72 Remote Control
Transmitter interference: what can be done about it – by Bob Young
82 Vintage Radio
RUN TWO TRAINS ON A SINGLE
TRACK – PAGE 32
The 8-valve Apex receiver: a glorified sardine tin – by John Hill
DEPARTMENTS
2 Publisher’s Letter
38 Circuit Notebook
53 Bookshelf
88 Product Showcase
92 Ask Silicon Chip
93 Notes & Errata
94 Market Centre
96 Advertising Index
ADDING RAM TO YOUR
COMPUTER – PAGE 63
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