Silicon ChipAdvertising Index - February 2006 SILICON CHIP
  1. Outer Front Cover
  2. Contents
  3. Publisher's Letter: Most home theatre systems are not worth watching
  4. Review: Epson EMP-TWD1 LCD Projector by Barrie Smith
  5. Feature: Electric-Powered Model Aircraft by Bob Young
  6. Project: PC-Controlled Burglar Alarm System by Trent Jackson
  7. Project: Build A Charger For iPods & MP3 players by John Clarke
  8. Feature: Do-It-Yourself Electronic Servicing by David Reid
  9. Project: PICAXE-Powered Thermostat & Temperature Display by Michael Jeffery
  10. Feature: ZigBee: The New Wireless Standard by Stan Swan
  11. Project: Adding Infrared To Your Microbric Viper by Ross Tester
  12. Project: Build A MIDI Drum Kit; Pt.4 by John Clarke
  13. Project: Building The Ultimate Jukebox; Pt.3 by Ross Tester
  14. Salvage It: Making an adjustable loud screamer by Julian Edgar
  15. Vintage Radio: Brian Lackie’s Wireless Museum by Rodney Champness
  16. Book Store
  17. Advertising Index
  18. Outer Back Cover

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Articles in this series:
  • Electric-Powered Model Aircraft (February 2006)
  • Electric-Powered Model Aircraft; Pt.2 (June 2006)
Items relevant to "PC-Controlled Burglar Alarm System":
  • PIC16F877A-I/P programmed for the PC-Controlled Burglar Alarm [PCCBA.HEX] (Programmed Microcontroller, AUD $20.00)
  • PIC16F84A-04(I)/P programmed for the PC-Controlled Burglar Alarm keypad [keypad.hex] (Programmed Microcontroller, AUD $10.00)
  • PIC16F877A/PIC16F84A firmware for the PC-Controlled Burglar Alarm [PCCBA.HEX/keypad.hex] (Software, Free)
  • Host software for the PC-Controlled Burglar Alarm (Free)
  • PCB patterns for the PC-Controlled Burglar Alarm System (PDF download) [03102061/2] (Free)
  • PCB pattern for the PC-Controlled Burglar Alarm keypad (PDF download) [07203061] (Free)
  • Keypad panel artwork for the PC-Controlled Burglar Alarm System (PDF download) (Free)
  • PC-Controlled Burglar Alarm System front panel artwork (PDF download) (Free)
Articles in this series:
  • PC-Controlled Burglar Alarm System (February 2006)
  • PC-Controlled Burglar Alarm System, Pt.2 (March 2006)
Items relevant to "Build A Charger For iPods & MP3 players":
  • PCB pattern for the iPod/MP3 Player Charger (PDF download) [14102061] (Free)
Items relevant to "PICAXE-Powered Thermostat & Temperature Display":
  • PICAXE-08M software for the Thermostat and Temperature Display (Free)
Articles in this series:
  • Adding Infrared To Your Microbric Viper (February 2006)
  • A Line Tracker For Your Microbric Viper (March 2006)
  • Microbric Viper: The Sumo Module (April 2006)
Items relevant to "Build A MIDI Drum Kit; Pt.4":
  • PIC16F88-I/P programmed for the MIDI Drum Kit [drumkit16.hex] (Programmed Microcontroller, AUD $15.00)
  • PIC16F88 firmware and source code for the MIDI Drum Kit [drumkit16.hex] (Software, Free)
  • PCB patterns for the MIDI Drum Kit (PDF download) [01211051/2/3] (Free)
  • MIDI Drum Kit front panel artwork (PDF download) (Free)
Articles in this series:
  • Build A MIDI Drum Kit (November 2005)
  • Build A MIDI Drum Kit; Pt.2 (December 2005)
  • Build A MIDI Drum Kit; Pt.3 (January 2006)
  • Build A MIDI Drum Kit; Pt.4 (February 2006)
Items relevant to "Building The Ultimate Jukebox; Pt.3":
  • Ultimate Jukebox front panel artwork (PDF download) (Free)
Articles in this series:
  • Building The Ultimate Jukebox; Pt.1 (December 2005)
  • Building The Ultimate Jukebox; Pt.2 (January 2006)
  • Building The Ultimate Jukebox; Pt.3 (February 2006)

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Do You Eat, Breathe and Sleep TECHNOLOGY? Opportunities for full-time and part-time positions all over Australia & New Zealand Jaycar Electronics is a rapidly growing, Australian owned, international retailer with more than 39 stores in Australia and New Zealand. Our aggressive expansion programme has resulted in the need for dedicated individuals to join our team to assist us in achieving our goals. We pride ourselves on the technical knowledge of our staff. Do you think that the following statements describe you? Please put a tick in the boxes that do: Knowledge of electronics, particularly at component level. Assemble projects or kits yourself for car, computer, audio, etc. Have empathy with others who have the same interest as you. May have worked in some retail already (not obligatory). Have energy, enthusiasm and a personality that enjoys helping people. Appreciates an opportunity for future advancement. Have an eye for detail. Select your microcontroller kit and get started... Fax a copy of From $295* this ad and receive a 5% discount on your order! Why not do something you love and get paid for it? Please write or email us with your details, along with your C.V. and any qualifications you may have. We pay a competitive salary, sales commissions and have great benefits like a liberal staff purchase policy. Send to: Retail Operations Manager - Jaycar Electronics Pty Ltd P.O. Box 6424 Silverwater NSW 1811 Email: jobs<at>jaycar.com.au Jaycar Electronics is an equal opportunity employer and actively promotes staff from within the organisation. Advertising Index 555 Electronics.............................71 Altronics................................. 84-87 Amateur Scientist CDs...............IBC Aspen Amplifiers........................111 Ausino Pty Ltd............................111 Av-Comm...................................111 BitScope Designs.........................41 Conference Plus...........................15 Dick Smith Electronics........... 20-25    Digital Graphics............................71 Dominion Electronics............69,112 Eco Watch..................................111 Elexol...........................................17 Furzy Electronics........................112 RCM3400 Grantronics.................................111 Feature rich, compiler, editor & debugger with royalty free TCP/IP stack Harbuch Electronics.....................97 • Prices exclude GST and delivery charges. Tel: + 61 2 9906 6988 Fax: + 61 2 9906 7145 www.dominion.net.au 4007  Instant PCBs..............................112      TAIG MACHINERY Micro Mini Lathes and Mills From $489.00 Jaycar ..................IFC,53-60,97,112 JED Microprocessors................5,97 Laceys TV..................................111 Microbric......................................77 Microgram Computers....................3 MicroZed Computers....................51 MiMar Resources.......................111 Ocean Controls..........................110 Quest Electronics..................97,112 TOROIDAL POWER TRANSFORMER DESIGN SOFTWARE. Windows based. Three winding each with four taps. Save and print out designs and winding instructions. Specify temperature rise, ambient temp, max core and copper loss, impedance, core size, flux density and core material data. $149.00 with instructions. wb914370<at>bigpond.net.au ANNOUNCEMENTS CENTRAL COAST FIELD DAY: Sunday 19th Feb. Don’t miss Australia’s biggest Amateur Radio exhibition and sale of new and used radio and communications equipment at Wyong Race Course, just 1 hour north from Sydney. Gates open 8.30am. Special Field Day bargains from traders and tons of disposals gear in the flea market. Exhibits by clubs and groups with interests ranging from 112  Silicon Chip Stepper motors: 200 oz in $89.00, 330 oz in $110.00 Digital verniers: 150mm $55.00, 200mm $65.00 59 Gilmore Crescent (02) 6281 5660 Garran ACT 2605 0412269707 Radio Parts..............................OBC RCS Radio.................................111 RF Modules..................................97 RF Probes..................................101 SC Perform. Elect. For Cars.........68 Silicon Chip Bookshop....... 108-109 Silicon Chip Subscriptions...........61 Silvertone Electronics................111 vintage radio, packet radio, scanning, amateur TV and satellite www.ccarc. org.au (Ph (02) 4340 2500). KIT ASSEMBLY NEVILLE WALKER KIT ASSEMBLY & REPAIR: • Australia wide service • Small production runs • Specialist “one-off” applications Phone Neville Walker (07) 3857 2752 Email: flashdog<at>optusnet.com.au Siomar Batteries........................103 Speakerbits................................111 Taig Machinery...........................112 Telelink..................................97,103 ____________________________ PC Boards Printed circuit boards for SILICON CHIP projects are made by: RCS Radio Pty Ltd. Phone (02) 9738 0330. Fax (02) 9738 0334. siliconchip.com.au