Silicon ChipAdvertising Index - March 2006 SILICON CHIP
  1. Outer Front Cover
  2. Contents
  3. Publisher's Letter: Standard definition plasma TV sets are not the best proposition
  4. Feature: The Electronic Camera, Pt.1 by Kevin Poulter
  5. Feature: The World’s Most Highly Modified Hybrid Car by Julian Edgar
  6. Project: PC-Controlled Burglar Alarm System, Pt.2 by Trent Jackson
  7. Project: Low-Cost Intercooler Water Spray Controller by Julian Edgar
  8. Feature: Six Low-Cost Expansion Boards For The AVR200 by Peter Smith
  9. Project: AVR ISP SocketBoard by Peter Smith
  10. Project: A Line Tracker For Your Microbric Viper by Ross Tester
  11. Feature: Salvage Engineering by Stan Swan
  12. Project: Phone/Fax Missed Call Alert by Jim Rowe
  13. Salvage It: A low-cost large display anemometer by Julian Edgar
  14. Vintage Radio: The unique Healing "Scales" 403E receiver by Rodney Champness
  15. Book Store
  16. Advertising Index
  17. Outer Back Cover

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Articles in this series:
  • The Electronic Camera, Pt.1 (March 2006)
  • The Electronic Camera, Pt.2 (April 2006)
Items relevant to "PC-Controlled Burglar Alarm System, Pt.2":
  • 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 "AVR ISP SocketBoard":
  • PCB pattern for the AVR ISP Socketboard (PDF download) [07103061] (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 "Phone/Fax Missed Call Alert":
  • PCB pattern for the Phone/Fax Missed Call Alert (PDF download) [12103061] (Free)
  • Phone/Fax Missed Call Alert front panel artwork (PDF download) (Free)

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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. 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. Satellite TV Reception Best high end DIY audio kits on the planet! www.aksaonline.com Importer Direct Sale 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, 24/9 Powells Rd, Brookvale, NSW 2100. Tel: 02 9939 4377 or 9939 4378. Fax: 9939 4376; www.avcomm.com.au DISTRIBUTORS pty. ltd. ACN 008 801 161 ABN 84 177 396 871 New American technology, polycrystalline solar panels, super long service life, high-efficiency output, compact and light, just 34 x 36cm and 1.58kg. Full weather-proof aluminium frame and tempered glass. Rated 10W, 12V, 0.82A; can charge 12V battery in virtually any climate. Brand new, limited stock. $159. Free post delivery. Ausino Pty Ltd, 129 Mcewan Rd, Heidelberg West, Vic 3081. Tel: (03) 9459 6011; Email: ausino99<at>optusnet.com.au INTERNAL SALES REPRESENTATIVE The successful applicant will be bright, self motivated and well presented with a sound knowledge of electronic components. Industry experience is preferred but not essential. Excellent communication, organisation and customer service skills are essential. Apply in writing to: Personnel Manager PO Box 8350 Perth Business Centre, W.A. 6849. or via email to: dean.stephens<at>altronics.com.au You have the Circuit - We can Package it? Printed Circuit Boards - Call Mike for PCB Layout Prototyping, Small Runs and Production Runs Product & Panel Labelling - Call Martin for Full Colour on Clear, White, Brushed Aluminium, or Gold Label. Resources Mi M ar FACTORY 3 / 26 STAFFORD STREET HUNTINGDALE 3166 Tel: (03) 9 562 7030 Fax: (03) 9 562 7040 e-mail: pcbs<at>alphalink.com.au WEATHER STATIONS: windspeed & direction, inside temperature, outside temperature and windchill. Records highs and lows with time and date as they occur. 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, leaf wetness, etc. Just phone, fax or write for our FREE catalog and price list. Eco Watch: phone (03) 9761 7040; fax (03) 112  Silicon Chip 9761 7050; Unit 5, 17 Southfork Drive, Kilsyth, Victoria 3137. ABN 63 006 399 480. WANTED WANTED: EARLY HIFIs, AMPLIFIERS, Speakers, Turntables, Valves, Books, Quad, Leak, Pye, Lowther, Ortofon, SME, Western Electric, Altec, Marantz, McIntosh, Goodmans, Wharfedale, Tannoy, radio and wireless. Collector/ Hobbyist will pay cash. (07) 5471 1062. johnmurt<at>highprofile.com.au Advertising Index 555 Electronics.............................15 Alternative Technology Assoc....101 Altronics.....................................112 Amateur Scientist CDs...............IBC Aspen Amplifiers........................112 Ausino Pty Ltd............................112 Av-Comm...................................112 BitScope Designs.........................37 Dick Smith Electronics........... 24-29 Digital Graphics..........................111 Dominion Electronics............79,111 Eco Watch..................................112 Elexol...........................................51 Evatco........................................101 FreeNet Antennas......................111 Furzy Electronics........................110 Futurlec........................................51 Grantronics.................................110 Harbuch Electronics.....................63 Instant PCBs..............................112 Jaycar ..................IFC,53-60,62,112 JED Microprocessors................5,62 Laceys TV..................................111 Microbric......................................69 Microgram Computers....................3 MicroZed Computers....................49 MiMar Resources.......................112 Oatley Electronics........................97 Ocean Controls..........................110 Quest Electronics..................62,111 Radio Parts..............................OBC RCS Radio.................................111 RF Modules..................................62 SC Perform. Elect. For Cars.........19 Silicon Chip Bookshop....... 108-109 Silicon Chip Subscriptions....23,103 Silvertone Electronics................111 Siomar Batteries..........................83 Speakerbits................................111 Taig Machinery...........................111 Telelink....................................62,83 Trio...............................................21 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 siliconchip.com.au