Silicon ChipMarket Centre - May 1999 SILICON CHIP
  1. Outer Front Cover
  2. Contents
  3. Publisher's Letter: GPS navigation in cars
  4. Feature: A Web Site That's Out Of This World by Ross Tester
  5. Feature: Model Plane Flies The Atlantic by Bob Young
  6. Project: The Line Dancer Robot by Andersson Nguyen
  7. Project: An X-Y Table With Stepper Motor Control; Pt.1 by Rick Walters & Ken Ferguson
  8. Serviceman's Log: Life's tough without TimTams by The TV Serviceman
  9. Project: Three Electric Fence Testers by John Clarke
  10. Order Form
  11. Product Showcase
  12. Project: Heart Of LEDs by Les Grant
  13. Project: Build A Carbon Monoxide Alarm by John Clarke
  14. Feature: SPECIAL OFFER: Low-Cost Internet Access by SILICON CHIP
  15. Back Issues
  16. Feature: Getting Started With Linux; Pt.3 by Bob Dyball
  17. Vintage Radio: Restoring the butchered set by Rodney Champness
  18. Product Showcase
  19. Notes & Errata: Low Distortion Audio Signal Generator / Electric Fence Controller / Multi-Spark CDI / LED Ammeter / Capacitance Meter / Bass Cube Subwoofer
  20. Market Centre
  21. Advertising Index
  22. Book Store
  23. Outer Back Cover

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Articles in this series:
  • Radio Control (November 1996)
  • Radio Control (February 1997)
  • Radio Control (March 1997)
  • Radio Control (May 1997)
  • Radio Control (June 1997)
  • Radio Control (July 1997)
  • Radio Control (November 1997)
  • Radio Control (December 1997)
  • Autopilots For Radio-Controlled Model Aircraft (April 1999)
  • Model Plane Flies The Atlantic (May 1999)
  • Tiny, Tiny Spy Planes (July 1999)
  • 2.4GHz DSS Radio Control Systems (February 2009)
  • Unmanned Aerial Vehicles: An Australian Perspective (June 2010)
  • RPAs: Designing, Building & Using Them For Business (August 2012)
  • Multi-Rotor Helicopters (August 2012)
  • Flying The Parrot AR Drone 2 Quadcopter (August 2012)
  • Electric Remotely Piloted Aircraft . . . With Wings (October 2012)
Items relevant to "The Line Dancer Robot":
  • Line Dancer Robot PCB pattern (PDF download) [11305991] (Free)
Items relevant to "An X-Y Table With Stepper Motor Control; Pt.1":
  • DOS software and sample files for the XYZ Table with Stepper Motor Control (Free)
  • XYZ Table PCB patterns (PDF download) [07208991-2, 08409993] (Free)
  • XYZ Table panel artwork (PDF download) (Free)
Articles in this series:
  • An X-Y Table With Stepper Motor Control; Pt.1 (May 1999)
  • An X-Y Table With Stepper Motor Control; Pt.2 (June 1999)
  • An X-Y Table With Stepper Motor Control; Pt.3 (July 1999)
  • An XYZ Table With Stepper Motor Control; Pt.4 (August 1999)
  • An XYZ Table With Stepper Motor Control; Pt.5 (September 1999)
  • An XYZ Table With Stepper Motor Control; Pt.6 (October 1999)
Items relevant to "Three Electric Fence Testers":
  • Three Electric Fence Tester PCBs (PDF download) [11303992-4] (PCB Pattern, Free)
  • Electric Fence Tester panel artwork (PDF download) (Free)
Items relevant to "Heart Of LEDs":
  • Heart of LEDs PCB pattern (PDF download) [08205991] (Free)
Items relevant to "Build A Carbon Monoxide Alarm":
  • Carbon Monoxide Alarm PCB pattern (PDF download) [05305991] (Free)
  • Carbon Monoxide Alarm panel artwork (PDF download) (Free)
Articles in this series:
  • Getting Started With Linux; Pt.1 (March 1999)
  • Getting Started With Linux; Pt.2 (April 1999)
  • Getting Started With Linux; Pt.3 (May 1999)
  • Getting Started With Linux; Pt.4 (June 1999)

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MARKET CENTRE Cash in your surplus gear. Advertise it here in Silicon Chip. FRWEEBE YES! Place your classified advertisement in SILICON CHIP Market Centre and your advert will also appear FREE in the Classifieds-on-the-Web page of the SILICON CHIP website, www.siliconchip.com.au And if you include an email address or your website URL in you classified advert, the links will be LIVE in your classified-on-the-web! S! D E I F I S C LAS EXCLUSIVE TO SILICON CHIP! CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING RATES Advertising rates for this page: Classified ads: $11.00 (incl. GST) for up to 12 words plus 55 cents for each additional word. Display ads: $27.50 (incl. GST) per column centimetre (max. 10cm). Closing date: five weeks prior to month of sale. To run your classified ad, print it clearly in the space below or on a separate sheet of paper, fill out the form & send it with your cheque or credit card details to: Silicon Chip Classifieds, PO Box 139, Collaroy, NSW 2097. Or fax the details to (02) 9979 6503. Taxation Invoice ABN 49 003 205 490 _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ Enclosed is my cheque/money order for $­__________ or please debit my ❏ Bankcard   ❏ Visa Card   ❏ Master Card Card No. Signature­­­­­­­­­­­­ ________________________ Card expiry date______/______ Name _____________________________________________________ Street _____________________________________________________ Suburb/town _________________________ Postcode______________ 94  Silicon Chip FOR SALE C COMPILERS: everything you need to develop C and ASM software for 68HC08, 6809, 68HC11, 68HC12, 68HC16, 8051/52, 8080/85, 8086, 8096 or AVR: $155.00 each. Macro Cross Assemblers and Disassemblers for above CPUs + 6800/01/03/05, 6502 and 68HC12 for $78. Debug monitors: $78 for 6 CPUs. All compilers, XASMs and monitors: $480. 8051/52 Simulator (fast, now incl. 80C320): $78. Try the C-FLEA Virtual Machine for small CPUs, build a “C-Stamp”. Demo desk: FREE. All prices + $5 p&p. Atmel Flash CPU Programmer: Handles the 89Cx051, the 89C5x and 89Sxx series, and the new AVRs in both DIP and PLCC44. Also does most 8-pin EEPROMs. Includes socket for serial ISP cable. $199, $37 tax, $10 p&p. SOIC adaptors: 20-pin $90, 14-pin $85, 8-pin $80. Credit cards accepted. GRAN­TRONICS PTY LTD, PO Box 275, Wentworthville 2145. Ph (02) 9896 7150; Fax (02) 9631 1236; or Internet: http://www.grantronics.com.au TELEPHONE EXCHANGE SIMULATOR, SC February 1998. Test equipment without the cost of telephone lines. $190. MAGNETIC CARD READER, SC January 1996. Holds up to 8 cards. Use as a door lock. $65. Melbourne 9806 0110. PC CONTROLS: AF Generators, I/O Cards, Temperature Measurement, Data Logging. Plus ActiveX. SOFTMARK, phone/fax 02 9482 1565 http:// www.ar.com.au/~softmark THE LOGIC ANALYSER KIT will stay at $750 ($800 - NZ). Ph 02 9878 4715. peter.baxter<at>tantau.com.au www.tantau.com.au RAIN BRAIN AND DIGI-TEMP KITS: 8 station sprinkler controllers, 60 channel temp monitor uses DS1820s over 500 metres. Has PC Data logging. Mantis Micro Products, http://www.home.aone.net.au/mantismp SINGLE-CABLE-SOLUTIONS 5 mm dia for Video, Audio & Power Supply from 40 Cents / metre ! NEW 16 mm BOARD & 25 mm PINHOLE LENSES Full-Screen “Head & Shoulders” or “Cash Drawer” shots <at> 3.5 metres ! BUNDLED DIY PAKS: FOUR Cameras, Switcher & Power Supply from $506 ! With 14 Inch Monitor from $636 ! With MULTIPLEXER for FULL-FRAME FULL-RESOLUTION RECORDING from $1196 ! FOUR COLOUR CAMERAS, SWITCHER & POWER SUPPLY from $873 ! WITH COLOUR QUAD 4 Pix 1 Screen from $1271 ! With MULTIPLEXER $2099 ! JAPANESE CS LENSES from $51 ! HIGH RESOLUTION QUADS 720 x 576 (Better than SUPER-VHS Quality) Time & Date from $313 ! COLOUR QUADS from $503 ! COLOUR DUPLEX MULTIPLEXERS from $1329 ! 14 Inch MONITORS from $218 ! With Inbuilt 4 Ch SWITCHER from $256 ! SEE-in-the-DARK with our Combination CAMERA INFRARED ILLUMINATOR Kit from $170 ! PCB MODULES from $78 ! PREMIUM SONY CCD & CHIPSET 480 + Line x 0.05 Lux 32 x 32 PCB MODULES from $91 ! CAMERAS: Mini from $88 ! Dome from $91 ! COLOUR DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSING CAMERAS & MODULES: 400 + Line from $180 ! DOME from $185 ! 480 + Line DOME with SONY CCD from $246 ! 600 + Line from $346 ! PREMIUM High Resolution 600 + Line (Better than SUPER-VHS Quality) High Sensitivity 0.2 Lux (with Slow Scan) COLOUR CAMERAS from $455 ! 30 + Lenses 2.1 to 16 mm INCLUDING JAPANESE VARIABLE FOCAL LENGTH. 50 LED DIY Infra Red Kits only $19 ! Quads 4 Pix 1 Screen from $280 ! ALSO: Outdoor Housings, Brackets, Dummy Cams, CCTV-TV/ VCR Interface Modules, Motorised Pan Units etc. 400 page CCTV BOOK $95 or FREE ! DISCOUNTS: Based on ORDER VALUE, BUYING HISTORY, for CASH/CHEQUE & NZ BUYERS ! BEFORE YOU BUY Ask about our New Enquiry Offer & visit our Web Site at www.allthings.com.au Allthings Sales & Services. Ph 08 9349 9413 Fax 08 9344 5905. Positions At Jaycar We are often looking for enthusiastic staff for positions in our retail stores and head office at Rhodes in Sydney. A genuine interest in electronics is a necessity. Phone 02 9743 5222 for current vacancies. KITS-R-US PO Box 314 Blackwood S.A. Ph/fax 08 8270 3175 FMTX2A Universal Stereo Coder $49 FMTX2B 30mW Xtal Locked 100MHz Transmitter $49 FMTX1 1-3 Watt Free Running Transmitter $49 FMX1 200mW Full Broadcast Transmitter, built & tested $499 FM220 10-18 Watt FM BGY133 Philips Linear $499 FM1525 25 Watt Discrete Linear FM Band $499 FM2100 110 Watt Discrete Linear FM Band $699 FM3000 300 Watt Discrete Linear FM Band $1499 Philips 828E/A VHF Receiver Boards (6 metres) $9 AWA 721 VHF Receiver Boards (2 metres) $9 AWA 721 VHF transmitter boards 1 watt (2 metres) $19 Philips 323 UHF transmitter boards 500mW (70cm) $19 AEM 35 Watt Little Brick Audio Power Amp $15 Digi-125 200W RMS Audio Power Amp $39 CA Clipper Compiler, new in box $49 6dBd Gain Colinear FM Band Antenna $999 Roll Smart-1 FM Station Audio Processor $999 Free catalog on disk of discounted surplus components Same day shipping, credit cards OK, circuits supplied. SPECIAL STEAM BOAT KITS $14 SOLAR PANELS: manufacturers surplus. Siemens polycrystaline cells on a plastic frame 55mm by 160mm. 1 Watt, 5.7V, 0.22A. CALL FOR DATA SHEET. Priced from $5 to $10 each depending on quantity. Dealer enquiries welcome. (02) 6628 2000. Silvertone’s RC Receiver Still the best little performer available! Need prototype PC boards? We have the solutions – we print electronics! Four-day turnaround, less if urgent; Artwork from your own positive or file; Through hole plating; Prompt postal service; 29 years technical experience; Inexpensive; Superb quality. Printed Electronics, 12A Aristoc Rd, Glen Waverley, Vic 3150. Phone: (03) 9545 3722; Fax: (03) 9545 3561 Call Mike Lynch and check us out! We are the best for low cost, small runs. SOLAR PANELS: buy by mail and save! 75 watt from $590.00, unbreakable s/steel 64 watt $555.00. Largest manufactured: 120 watt $995.00, flexible 32 watt $475.00. All other sizes available, top brands, lowest prices. INVERTERS: budget inverters from $110.00 (12V 140W). High quality pure sine wave inverters from $390.00. Call with your requirements. WIND GENERATORS: wide variety available, call with requirements. TASMAN ENERGY Free call 1800 226626 ELECTRONICS FOR BEGINNERS COURSES including DC & AC principles and operational amplifiers. Enquiries: 02 9130 7988. Satellite TV Reception International satellite TV reception in your home is now affordable. Send for your free info pack containing equipment catalog, satellite lists, etc or call for appointment to view. We can display all satellites from 76.5° to 180°. AV-COMM P/L, 198 Condamine St, Balgowlah, NSW 2093. Tel: 02 9949 7417 or 9948 2667. Fax: 9949 7095; www.avcomm.com.au Still only $129.50 AM or $149.50 FM. May be used with most ppm transmit‑ ters. This and many other radio control products available from: Silvertone Electronics, PO Box 580, Riverwood 2210. Phone/Fax (02) 9533 3517. www.silvertone.com.au WORKBOOK FOR SALE: “Electronics for Beginners Stage 1, DC Electrical Principles” Phone 02 9130 7988. Win $500USD cash dontronics.com SPEAKERWORKS: specialist in speaker repairs and parts. DIY refoam kits: 31/2", 4", 5", 6", 7", 8", 9", 10", 11", 12" and 15" $39.95. Includes shims, dustcaps and adhesive. Largest inventory of cones, surrounds, gaskets, spiders, dustcaps, grilles, foam and cloth and 4,700 custom voice coils. Phone 02 9420 8121, Fax 9420 8131. WEATHER STATIONS: Windspeed & direction, inside temperature, outside temperature & windchill. Records highs & lows with time and date as they occur. $420.00 complete plus sales tax if appli­ cable. Optional rainfall and PC interface. Used by Government Departments, farmers, pilots, and weather enthusiasts. Other models with barometric pressure, humidity, dew point, solar radiation, UV, MAY 1999  95 Silicon Chip Binders Keep your copies safe, secure and always available with SILICON CHIP binders: they’re cheap insurance! REAL VALUE AT $12.95 PLUS P &P  Heavy board covers with 2-tone green vinyl covering Advertising Index Altronics................................. 34-36 Av-Comm Pty Ltd.........................95 Bainbridge Technologies..............60 Computronics Corporation..........89  Each binder holds up to 14 issues so that you can include catalogs Dick Smith Electronics........... 12-15  SILICON CHIP logo printed in goldcoloured lettering on spine & cover EMC Technologies.......................89 Emona Instruments.....................89 Price: $12.95 plus $5 p&p each (available Aust. only) Evatco..........................................87 Order by phoning (02) 9979 5644 & quoting your credit card number; or fax the details to (02) 9979 6503; or mail your order with cheque or credit card details to Silicon Chip Publications, PO Box 139, Collaroy, NSW 2097. Harbuch Electronics....................55 Instant PCBs................................95 Jaycar ................................... 45-52 leaf wetness, etc. Just phone, fax or write for our FREE catalogue and price list. Solar Flair/Ecowatch ph: (03) 5968 4863 fax: (03) 5968 5810, PO Box 18, Emerald, Vic., 3782. ACN 006 399 480. A NEW address for Acetronics http://www.acetronics.com.au On-line PCB quotes, free software, DIY PCB supplies plus many other items & services. 02 9743 9235. RTN Australia Parallax distributor: Basic Stamps BS1, BS2, BS2-SX all ex stock. Chipsets also available for high volume applications. SX development tools and chips also available. New super BS1/2 development board Oz made now available. Custom I/O extender chips for the Basic Stamps. Serial Led driver kits, a/d kits, temperature kits, etc. FerretTronics servo and stepper motor chips. TiePie HandyScope HS2, Dos and Win software included. Ph/Fax (03) 9338 3306. Email: nollet<at>mail.enternet.com.au Http://people.enternet.com.au/~nollet PCBS MADE, ONE OR MANY. Low prices, hobbyists welcome. Sesame Electronics (02) 9554 9760 sesame<at>internetezy.com.au; http:// members.tripod.com/~sesame_elec 1A LASER DIODE DRIVER, 3W head laser power monitor, IR laser diode with housing, greatly reduced price, e-mail lmatthee<at>perthpcug.org.au for details and pictures. PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARDS for all magazine projects, then goto http:// www.cia.com.au/rcsradio RCS Radio – Bexley (+61 2) 9587 3491. KIT ASSEMBLY ANY KITS assembled/calibrated: professional, speedy service. Phone Nev­ille Walker (07) 3857 2752. Kits-R-Us.....................................95 Microgram Computers..............7,89 MicroZed Computers...................89 Nucleus Computer Services........89 Oatley Electronics...................31,89 Printed Electronics................. 89,95 Questronix...................................89 RobotOz......................................89 Silicon Chip Back Issues....... 78-79 Silicon Chip Binders/Wallcht....OBC Silicon Chip Bookshop...............IBC Silicon Chip Model Railway Book.88 Silicon Chip Subscriptions...........44 Silvertone Electronics..................95 Smart Fastchargers.....................55 Solar Flair/Ecowatch....................95 HELP SAVE THE NIGHT SKY! We are losing our heritage of starry night skies. Poor, inefficient outdoor lighting is causing glare and “light pollution”. This wastes energy and increases greenhouse gas emissions. You can help by joining SYDNEY OUTDOOR LIGHTING IMPROVEMENT SOCIETY (SOLIS). SOLIS aims to educate and inform about quality outdoor lighting and its benefits. We also lobby councils, government and other bodies to promote good lighting practice. SOLIS meetings are held third Monday night of each month at Sydney Observatory. Individual membership is $20 pa. Donations are also welcome. Cheques payable to “SOLIS c/- NSAS”, PO Box 214, West Ryde 2114. Email: tpeters<at>pip.elm.mq.edu.au 96  Silicon Chip Zoom EFI Special......................IFC _____________________________ PC Boards Printed circuit boards for SILICON CHIP projects are made by: • RCS Radio Pty Ltd, 651 Forest Rd, Bexley, NSW 2207. Phone (02) 9587 3491. • Marday Services, PO Box 19-189, Avondale, Auckland, NZ. Phone (09) 828 5730.