Silicon ChipOuter Back Cover - November 2011 SILICON CHIP
  1. Outer Front Cover
  2. Contents
  3. Publisher's Letter: Mains surge suppressors are not a condition of electronic product warranties
  4. Feature: Power Your Pedal Pushie (Or Building An eBike) by Ross Tester
  5. Feature: Steadicam: Taking The Bumps Out Of Movies, Pt.1 by Barrie Smith
  6. Project: Build A G-Force Meter by Andrew Levido & Nicholas Vinen
  7. Project: The MiniMaximite Computer by Geoff Graham
  8. Project: Ultra-LD Stereo Preamplifier & Input Selector, Pt.1 by John Clarke & Greg Swain
  9. Review: Tektronix MDO4104-3 Mixed Domain Oscilloscope by Nicholas Vinen
  10. Project: 2.2-100V Zener Diode Tester by John Clarke
  11. Vintage Radio: The Astor P7G 8-Transistor AM Portable Radio by Rodney Champness
  12. Book Store
  13. Advertising Index
  14. Outer Back Cover

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Articles in this series:
  • Steadicam: Taking The Bumps Out Of Movies, Pt.1 (November 2011)
  • Steadicam: Taking The Bumps Out Of Movies, Pt.2 (December 2011)
Items relevant to "Build A G-Force Meter":
  • Digital Spirit Level/Inclinometer or G-Force Meter PCB [04108111] (AUD $10.00)
  • PIC18LF14K22-I/P programmed for the G-Force Meter [0410811C.HEX] (Programmed Microcontroller, AUD $15.00)
  • Firmware (HEX file) and C source code for the G-Force Meter (Software, Free)
  • Digital Spirit Level/Inclinometer/G-Force Meter PCB pattern (PDF download) [04108111] (Free)
  • G-Force Meter panel artwork (PDF download) (Free)
Items relevant to "The MiniMaximite Computer":
  • miniMaximite Microcomputer PCB [07111111] (AUD $10.00)
  • PIC32MX695F512H-80I/PT programmed for the Maximite/miniMaximite (V2.7) (Programmed Microcontroller, AUD $30.00)
  • MaxiMite Firmware v4.1, documentation, libraries, sample software, serial port driver and sprint/font editor (Free)
  • miniMaxiMite PCB pattern (PDF download) [07111111] (Free)
Items relevant to "Ultra-LD Stereo Preamplifier & Input Selector, Pt.1":
  • Input Switching Module PCB for the Low Noise Preamplifier [01111112] (AUD $15.00)
  • Input Selection Pushbutton PCB for the Low Noise Preamplifier [01111113] (AUD $5.00)
  • Preamp & Remote Volume Control PCB for the Ultra-LD Mk3 [01111111] (AUD $30.00)
  • PIC16F88-I/P programmed for the Low-Noise Stereo Preamp [0111111B.HEX] (previously 0111111A.HEX) (Programmed Microcontroller, AUD $15.00)
  • Firmware and source code for the Low-Noise Stereo Preamplifier [0111111B.HEX] (previously 0111111A.HEX) (Software, Free)
  • Low-Noise Stereo Preamplifier Input Switcher PCB pattern (PDF download) [01111112] (Free)
  • Low-Noise Stereo Preamplifier Input Selector Pushbutton PCB pattern (PDF download) [01111113] (Free)
  • Low-Noise Stereo Preamplifier Main PCB pattern (PDF download) [01111111] (Free)
Articles in this series:
  • Ultra-LD Stereo Preamplifier & Input Selector, Pt.1 (November 2011)
  • Ultra-LD Stereo Preamplifier & Input Selector, Pt.2 (December 2011)
Items relevant to "2.2-100V Zener Diode Tester":
  • Zener Diode Tester PCB [04111111] (AUD $10.00)
  • Zener Diode Tester PCB pattern (PDF download) [04111111] (Free)
  • Zener Diode Tester panel artwork (PDF download) (Free)
SALE FREE SAUSAGE SIZZLE SAVINGS ONLINE OR INSTORE! EVERYTHING IS ON SALE! HUGESale ends 4.00pm saturday th THURSDAY 10 - SATURDAY 12 th NOVEMBER 2011 DIGITAL ANGLE GAUGE MEASURING KIT 4 PIECE HAND TAP & DRILL SET HSS TAP & DIE SET • Absolute & incremental • Zero button • 360º range • 0 - 25mm micrometer • 150mm / 6" rule • 150mm / 6" vernier • 100 x 70mm square • HSS taps • 3 pieces of each size: M3, M4, M5, M6, M8, M10 & M12 • HSS tapping drill size : 2.5, 3.3, 4.2, 5.0, 6.8, 8.5 & 10.2mm • Including tap wrench in a metal case • 21 taps (3 per size) • 3 x 0.5, 4 x 0.7, 5 x 0.8, 6 x 1.0, 8 x 1.25, 10 x 1.5 & 12 x 1.75 • 7 dies x 1” as per sizes above • Includes button die holder wrench, tap wrench, screw pitch gauge, screw driver $ 59 (M978) HOLE SAW SETS $ 59 (M012) THREAD REPAIR KIT $ 59 (T019) PORTABLE VIDEO SCOPE $ • Bi-Metal high speed steel hole saw set • Includes 3/8" & 1/2" arbors, pilot drill & spring • Metric (5,6,8,10,12mm) • 110 stainless steel threads • Includes drill & tap for each size • 60mm full colour high resolution screen • 1 metre flexible cable with camera & LED lighting • 9 volt battery • Includes 2 metre extension cable, magnetic pick up tool, hook & mirror • 36 litre tank • 2.5hp motor • 134L/min free air delivery • Direct driven air • Regulator with twin outlet 165 (M697) INDUSTRIAL DRILL SETS $ SAVE SAVE Range Pcs 44.00 (D103) 44.00 (D104) 71.50 (D102) INDUSTRIAL COUNTERSINK SET Plumbers 19 - 57mm 6 Electricians 22 - 64mm 6 General 19 - 76mm 11 $ $ $ • HSS M2 bright finish • Cross hole type • Sizes: 2-5, 5-10, 10-15, 15-20mm • Angle 45° $ 139 (T100) INDUSTRIAL CENTRE DRILL SET $ • HSS M2 bright finish • No. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 • Metric set 25 piece (D1271) • Imperial set 29 piece (D1281) • Precision ground flutes • HSS M2 bright finish • 118º split point centre • 1-13mm range (D1271) • 1/16 - 1/2” range (D1281) SAVE 209 (C326) INDUSTRIAL COMBINATION DRILL & TAP SET • HSS M2 bright finsih • Hex shank • M3, M4, M5, M6, M8, M10mm • Includes hex snap-on for hand drill SAVE 55 (D1051) HSS BUTTON DIES 32.50 (D508) $ • Precision ground threads SAVE Metric - Button Dies SIZE DIA. 1" M4 x 0.7mm 1" M5 x 0.8mm 1" M6 x 1.0mm 1" M8 x 1.25mm 1" M10 x 1.5mm 1 1/2" M16 x 2.0mm 1 1/2" M20 x 2.5mm 1 1/2" • 375W / 1/2hp, 240V motor • 245mm throat capacity • 100mm height capacity • Ø60mm dust port • Includes mitre guide, rip fence & stand • 1 x taper • 1 x intermediate • 1 x plug $ 9 (T903) 1/4" x 20TPI 1" 9 (T940) $ 9 (T904) 5/16" x 18TPI 1" 9 (T941) $ $ 9 (T905) 3/8" x 16TPI 1 1/2" 13 (T942) $ 9 (T906) 1/2" x 13TPI 1 1/2" $13 (T943) $ 9 (T908) 5/8" x 11TPI 1 1/2" $13 (T944) $ 13 (T910) 3/4" x 10TPI 1 1/2" $13 (T945) $ 13 (T912) $ 13 (T916) $ 13 (T920) bts 900x LINISHER SAVE AL-30 BENCH LATHE $ M12 x 1.75mm 1 1/2" • Tilt linishing table and mitre guide • Quick release for belt change • Linishing work area 100 x 280mm • 150mm disc • 240V motor 220 (W417) $ Metric Taps - Set of 3 SIZE 165 (L105) 699 (L194) $ UNC - Set of 3 SIZE 11.00 (T800) 1/4" x 20TPI $12.00 (T834) 11.00 (T801) 5/16" x 18TPI $16.50 (T835) $ M5 x 0.8mm 11.00 (T802) 3/8" x 16TPI $18.50 (T836) $ M6 x 1.0mm 13.00 (T803) 1/2" x 13TPI $35.00 (T837) $ $ 39.00 (T838) M8 x 1.25mm 18.50 (T804) 5/8" x 11TPI $ $ 55.00 (T839) M10 x 1.5mm 20.00 (T805) 3/4" x 10TPI $ M12 x 1.75mm 27.00 (T806) $ M16 x 2.0mm 35.00 (T808) $ SAVE M20 x 2.5mm 55.00 (T810) HM-10 MINI MILL DRILL $ M3 x 0.5mm $ M4 x 0.7mm • 0.25kW / 0.33hp, 240V motor • 300mm between centers • 90mm centre height • 20mm spindle bore TOOL SET • Includes accessories INCLUDED SAVE $ 39 (T0191) $ UNC - Button Dies SIZE DIA. $ M3 x 0.5mm BP-250 BAND SAW 69 (D1271) $69 (D1281) HSS TAP SETS $ • 0.35kW / 0.5hp, 240V motor • Electronic variable speed (100-2500rpm) • 2 speed gearbox • Head tilts ±45º • Travels: (X) 228mm (Y) 100mm (Z) 190mm 9_SC_261011 Type 99 (T013) 36L AIR COMPRESSOR 699 (M150) $ $ Specifications & Prices are subject to change without notification. All prices include GST and valid until 12-11-11 106  Silicon Chip NSW QLD VIC WA (02) 9890 9111 (07) 3274 4222 (03) 9212 4422 (08) 9373 9999 1/2 Windsor Rd, Northmead 626 Boundary Rd, Coopers Plains 1 Fowler Rd, Dandenong 41-43 Abernethy Rd, siliconchip.com.au Belmont www.machineryhouse.com.au