Silicon ChipContents - 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)
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  • 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)
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  • PCB pattern for the iPod/MP3 Player Charger (PDF download) [14102061] (Free)
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  • 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)
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  • 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)
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  • 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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Contents www.siliconchip.com.au Vol.19, No.2; February 2006 FEATURES    8 Review: Epson EMP-TWD1 LCD Projector Looking for an all-in-one LCD projector and DVD player with stereo speakers? The Epson EMP-TWD1 really is a clever box of tricks – by Barrie Smith 12 Electric-Powered Model Aircraft Model aeroplanes powered by Li-PO batteries are taking over from noisy models powered by internal combustion engines – by Bob Young Electric-Powered Model Aircraft – Page 12. 42 Do-It-Yourself Electronic Servicing Some useful hints and tips but you need some basic test gear – by David Reid 72 ZigBee: The New Wireless Standard Move over Bluetooth, move over Wifi, ZigBee is on the way – by Stan Swan PROJECTS TO BUILD PC-Controlled Burglar Alarm – Page 26. 26 PC-Controlled Burglar Alarm System Fancy a fully-featured alarm control panel with dialler capabilities? This unit is PC-programmed and can control eight zones – by Trent Jackson 36 Build A Charger For iPods & MP3 players This clever unit lets you charge your iPod or MP3 player without connecting it to your PC’s USB port – by John Clarke 62 PICAXE-Powered Thermostat & Temperature Display It’s extremely simple, has a 3-digit LED display and comes in three versions – by Michael Jeffery 74 Adding Infrared To Your Microbric Viper Make your Viper run hands-free with this simple add-on – by Ross Tester Charger For iPods And MP3 Players – Page 36. 78 Build A MIDI Drum Kit; Pt.4 Installing and running the software – by John Clarke 88 Building The Ultimate Jukebox; Pt.3 Final article shows you how to build and install the electronics. What a blast! – by Ross Tester SPECIAL COLUMNS 48 Serviceman’s Log Metz TVs and car engine management – by the TV Serviceman 66 Circuit Notebook (1) Morse Code Identification Unit; (2) Automatic Soldering Iron Controller; (3) Improved Speed Sensor 94 Salvage It! Making an adjustable loud screamer – by Julian Edgar 98 Vintage Radio Brian Lackie’s wireless museum – by Rodney Champness DEPARTMENTS   2   4 61 96 Publisher’s Letter Mailbag Order Form Product Showcase siliconchip.com.au 104 107 110 112 Ask Silicon Chip Notes & Errata Market Centre Ad Index PICAXE-Powered Thermostat And Temperature Display – Page 62. February 2006  1