Silicon ChipBook Store - June 2002 SILICON CHIP
  1. Outer Front Cover
  2. Contents
  3. Publisher's Letter: Viruses on emails are a huge problem / Queensland Electrical Safety Review
  4. Feature: Helios: The Solar-Powered Plane by Bob Young
  5. Feature: Lock Out The Bad Guys With A Firewall by Greg Swain
  6. Project: Remote Volume Control For Stereo Amplifiers by John Clarke
  7. Product Showcase
  8. Order Form
  9. Project: The Matchless Metal Locator by Thomas Scarborough
  10. Weblink
  11. Project: Compact 0-80A Automotive Ammeter by John Clarke
  12. Project: Constant High-Current Source by Ross Tester
  13. …Vintage Radio: The 1935 Tasma M290 console by Rodney Champness
  14. Feature: Fuel Cells Explode! by Gerry Nolan
  15. Notes & Errata
  16. Book Store
  17. Back Issues
  18. Market Centre
  19. Advertising Index
  20. Outer Back Cover

This is only a preview of the June 2002 issue of Silicon Chip.

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Articles in this series:
  • Computer Tips (November 2001)
  • Computer Tips (November 2001)
  • Lock Out The Bad Guys With A Firewall (June 2002)
  • Lock Out The Bad Guys With A Firewall (June 2002)
  • Creating Your Own Rules For Tiny Personal Firewall (July 2002)
  • Creating Your Own Rules For Tiny Personal Firewall (July 2002)
Items relevant to "Remote Volume Control For Stereo Amplifiers":
  • Ultra-LD 100W RMS Stereo Amplifier PCB patterns (PDF download) [01112011-5] (Free)
  • Ultra-LD 100W Stereo Amplifier PCB patterns (PDF download) [01105001-2] (Free)
  • Panel artwork for the Ultra-LD 100W RMS Stereo Amplifier (PDF download) (Free)
  • Remote Volume Control PCB [15106021] (AUD $5.00)
  • PIC16F84(A)-04/P programmed for the Remote Volume Control [MOTORPOT.HEX] (Programmed Microcontroller, AUD $10.00)
  • PIC16F84 firmware and source code for the Remote Volume Control [MOTORPOT.HEX] (Software, Free)
  • Remote Volume Control PCB patterns (PDF download) [15106021-3] (Free)
Articles in this series:
  • Ultra-LD 100W Stereo Amplifier; Pt.1 (March 2000)
  • Ultra-LD 100W Stereo Amplifier; Pt.1 (March 2000)
  • Building The Ultra-LD 100W Stereo Amplifier; Pt.2 (May 2000)
  • Building The Ultra-LD 100W Stereo Amplifier; Pt.2 (May 2000)
  • 100W RMS/Channel Stereo Amplifier; Pt.1 (November 2001)
  • 100W RMS/Channel Stereo Amplifier; Pt.1 (November 2001)
  • 100W RMS/Channel Stereo Amplifier; Pt.2 (December 2001)
  • 100W RMS/Channel Stereo Amplifier; Pt.2 (December 2001)
  • 100W RMS/Channel Stereo Amplifier; Pt.3 (January 2002)
  • 100W RMS/Channel Stereo Amplifier; Pt.3 (January 2002)
  • Remote Volume Control For Stereo Amplifiers (June 2002)
  • Remote Volume Control For Stereo Amplifiers (June 2002)
  • Remote Volume Control For The Ultra-LD Amplifier (July 2002)
  • Remote Volume Control For The Ultra-LD Amplifier (July 2002)
Items relevant to "The Matchless Metal Locator":
  • Matchless Metal Locator PCB pattern (PDF download) [04106021] (Free)
Items relevant to "Compact 0-80A Automotive Ammeter":
  • PIC16F84(A)-04/P programmed for the Compact 80A Automotive Ammeter [AMMETER.HEX] (Programmed Microcontroller, AUD $10.00)
  • PIC16F84 firmware and source code for the Compact 80A Automotive Ammeter [AMMETER.HEX] (Software, Free)
  • Compact 80A Automotive Ammeter PCB patterns (PDF download) [05106021-3] (Free)
  • Panel artwork for the Compact 80A Automotive Ammeter (PDF download) (Free)
Articles in this series:
  • Fuel Cells: The Quiet Emission-Free Power Source (May 2002)
  • Fuel Cells: The Quiet Emission-Free Power Source (May 2002)
  • Fuel Cells Explode! (June 2002)
  • Fuel Cells Explode! (June 2002)
  • Applications For Fuel Cells (July 2002)
  • Applications For Fuel Cells (July 2002)
REFERENCE GREAT BOOKS FOR ALL PRICES INCLUDE GST AND ARE AUDIO POWER AMP DESIGN HANDBOOK PIC Your Personal Introductory Course From one of the world’s most respected audio authorities. The new 2nd edition is even more comprehensive, includes sections on load-invariant power amps, distortion residuals and diagnosis of amplifier problems. 368 pages in paperback. Concise and practical guide to getting up and running with the PIC Microcontroller. Assumes no prior knowledge of microcontrollers, introduces the PIC’s capabilities through simple projects. Ideal introduction for students, teachers, technicians and electronics enthusiasts – perfect for use in schools and colleges. 270 pages in soft cover. By Douglas Self. 2nd Edition Published 2000 by John Morton – 2nd edition 2001 89 $ $ VIDEO SCRAMBLING AND DESCRAMBLING FOR SATELLITE AND CABLE TV by Graf & Sheets 2nd Edition 1998 AUDIO ELECTRONICS By John Linsley Hood. First published 1995. Second edition 1999. If you've ever wondered how they scramble video on cable and satellite TV, this book tells you! Encoding/decoding systems (analog and digital systems), encryption, even schematics and details of several encoder and decoder circuits for experimentation. Intended for both the hobbyist and the professional. 290 pages in paperback. $ 79 $ UNDERSTANDING TELEPHONE ELECTRONICS By Stephen J. Bigelow. Fourth edition published 2001 4th EDITION Based mainly on the American telephone system, this book covers conventional telephone fundamentals, including analog and digital communication techniques. Provides basic information on the functions of each telephone component, how dial tones are generated and how digital transmission techniques work. 402 pages, soft cover. 65 GUIDE TO TV & VIDEO TECHNOLOGY 3rd EDITION By Eugene Trundle. 3rd Edition 2001 Eugene Trundle has written for many years in Television magazine and his latest book is right up to date on TV and video technology. The book includes both theory and practical servicing information and is ideal for both students and technicians. 382 pages, in paperback. This book is for anyone involved in designing, adapting and using analog and digital audio equipment. It covers tape recording, tuners and radio receivers, preamplifiers, voltage amplifiers, audio power amplifiers, compact disc technology and digital audio, test and measurement, loudspeaker crossover systems, power supplies and noise reduction systems. 375 pages in soft cover. 3rd EDITION $ By Tim Williams. First pub­­lished 1992. 3rd edition 2001. By Ian Hickman. 2nd edition1999. 63 $ Based mainly on British practice and first published in 1997, this book has much that is relevant to Australian systems as a guide to home and small business installations. A practical guide to installation of telephone wiring, ranging from single extension sockets to PABX, with the necessary tools, test equipment and materials needed by installers... 178 pages in soft cover. 90  Silicon Chip EMC FOR PRODUCT DESIGNERS ANALOG ELECTRONICS Essential reading for electronics designers and students alike. It will answer nagging questions about core analog theory and design principles as well as offering practical design ideas. With concise design implementations, with many of the circuits taken from Ian Hickman’s magazine articles. 294 pages in soft cover. VIDEO & CAMCORDER SERVICING AND TECHNOLOGY by Steve Roberts. 2nd edition 2001. 67 85 $ Widely regarded as the standard text on EMC, provides all the key information needed to meet the requirements of the EMC Directive. Most importantly, it shows how to incorporate EMC principles into the product design process, avoiding cost and performance penalties, meeting the needs of specific standards and resulting in a better overall product. 360 pages in paperback. 99 TELEPHONE INSTALLATION HANDBOOK $ 43 85 $ by Steve Beeching (Published 2001) Provides fully up-to-date coverage of the whole range of current home video equipment, analog and digital. Information for repair and troubleshooting, with explanations of the technology of video equipment. 318 pages in soft cover. 67 $$ www.siliconchip.com.au www.siliconchip.com.au BOOKSHOP WANT TO SAVE 10%? 10% OFF! SILICON CHIP SUBSCRIBERS AUTOMATICALLY QUALIFY FOR A 10% DISCOUNT ON ALL BOOK PURCHASES! ENQUIRING MINDS! LOWER THAN RECOMMENDED RETAIL PRICE Power Supply Cookbook Analog Circuit Techniques With Digital Interfacing by Marty Brown. 2nd edition 2001. An easy-to-follow, step-by-step design framework for a wide variety of power supplies. Anyone with a basic knowledge of electronics can create a very complicated power supply design . Magnetics, feedback loop, EMI/RFI control and compensation design are all described in simple language. 265 pages in paperback. by T H Wilmshurst. Published 2001. 93 $ Microcontroller Projects in C for the 8051 by Dogan Ibrahim. Published 2000. 69 $$ Through graded projects the author introduces the fundamentals of microelectronics, the 8051 family, programming in C and the use of a C compiler. The AT89C2051 is an economical chip with re-writable memory. Provides an interesting, enjoyable and easily mastered alternative to more theoretical textbooks. 178 pages in paperback. 69 $ Antenna Toolkit by Joe Carr. 2nd edition 2001. Together with the CD software included with this book, the reader will have a complete solution for constructing or using an antenna - bar the actual hardware. 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