http://siliconchip.com.au Silicon Chip Electronics Magazine for Hobby Electronics, Computing, Kits and Projects. en-us rss@webpublications.com.au Sat Nov 21 00:00:00 2009 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss rss@webpublications.com.au http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SiliconChipArticles/~3/jObZI730jJE/article.html <div><a href="http://siliconchip.com.au/cms/A_111713/article.html"><img style="float:left; height:auto; margin: 0px 5px 5px 0px; border:0px;" src="http://us1.webpublications.com.au/static/images/articles/i1117/111713_00tb.jpg"></a>Here's a rundown on the latest Picaxe updates and releases, including the eagerly-awaited Picaxe-20X2</div><div style="clear:both">&nbsp;</div> Sat Nov 21 00:00:00 2009 http://siliconchip.com.au/cms/A_111713/article.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SiliconChipArticles/~3/UYAEGWh4NJc/article.html <div><a href="http://siliconchip.com.au/cms/A_111714/article.html"><img style="float:left; height:auto; margin: 0px 5px 5px 0px; border:0px;" src="http://us1.webpublications.com.au/static/images/articles/i1117/111714_00tb.jpg"></a>This new VHF-UHF TV/FM masthead amplifier could just be the answer to your digital (and analog) woes</div><div style="clear:both">&nbsp;</div> Thu Nov 19 00:00:00 2009 http://siliconchip.com.au/cms/A_111714/article.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SiliconChipArticles/~3/irVqpjprcTk/article.html <div><a href="http://siliconchip.com.au/cms/A_111709/article.html"><img style="float:left; height:auto; margin: 0px 5px 5px 0px; border:0px;" src="http://us1.webpublications.com.au/static/images/articles/i1117/111709_00tb.jpg"></a>A few simple mods lets you use the GPS Synchronised Clock circuit with a sweep hand that silently glides around the dial</div><div style="clear:both">&nbsp;</div> Tue Nov 17 00:00:00 2009 http://siliconchip.com.au/cms/A_111709/article.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SiliconChipArticles/~3/fCgF6j88nVI/article.html <div><a href="http://siliconchip.com.au/cms/A_111710/article.html"><img style="float:left; height:auto; margin: 0px 5px 5px 0px; border:0px;" src="http://us1.webpublications.com.au/static/images/articles/i1117/111710_00tb.jpg"></a>The development of AC mains power supplies, Pt.2</div><div style="clear:both">&nbsp;</div> Mon Nov 16 00:00:00 2009 http://siliconchip.com.au/cms/A_111710/article.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SiliconChipArticles/~3/c6ZiZMI4_GE/article.html <div><a href="http://siliconchip.com.au/cms/A_111708/article.html"><img style="float:left; height:auto; margin: 0px 5px 5px 0px; border:0px;" src="http://us1.webpublications.com.au/static/images/articles/i1117/111708_00tb.jpg"></a>Final article shows you how to assemble the modules into a low-profile steel case and get it all going (including the remote control)</div><div style="clear:both">&nbsp;</div> Sat Nov 14 00:00:00 2009 http://siliconchip.com.au/cms/A_111708/article.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SiliconChipArticles/~3/Pn0M5dr_HeY/article.html <div><a href="http://siliconchip.com.au/cms/A_111707/article.html"><img style="float:left; height:auto; margin: 0px 5px 5px 0px; border:0px;" src="http://us1.webpublications.com.au/static/images/articles/i1117/111707_00tb.jpg"></a>Unforeseen consequences for e-waste charges</div><div style="clear:both">&nbsp;</div> Fri Nov 13 00:00:00 2009 http://siliconchip.com.au/cms/A_111707/article.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SiliconChipArticles/~3/AFHGZQuPkig/article.html <div><a href="http://siliconchip.com.au/cms/A_111706/article.html"><img style="float:left; height:auto; margin: 0px 5px 5px 0px; border:0px;" src="http://us1.webpublications.com.au/static/images/articles/i1117/111706_00tb.jpg"></a>Moore's Law predicts that the transistor density of integrated circuits doubles every two years. The theory is still alive and well at Intel.</div><div style="clear:both">&nbsp;</div> Wed Nov 11 00:00:00 2009 http://siliconchip.com.au/cms/A_111706/article.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SiliconChipArticles/~3/R6IIjm9_nOM/article.html <div><a href="http://siliconchip.com.au/cms/A_111704/article.html"><img style="float:left; height:auto; margin: 0px 5px 5px 0px; border:0px;" src="http://us1.webpublications.com.au/static/images/articles/i1117/111704_00tb.jpg"></a>Easy-to-build project uses a meter that is centred when both engines are running at the same RPM</div><div style="clear:both">&nbsp;</div> Mon Nov 9 00:00:00 2009 http://siliconchip.com.au/cms/A_111704/article.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SiliconChipArticles/~3/hmdZ2P4iEu8/article.html <div><a href="http://siliconchip.com.au/cms/A_111703/article.html"><img style="float:left; height:auto; margin: 0px 5px 5px 0px; border:0px;" src="http://us1.webpublications.com.au/static/images/articles/i1117/111703_00tb.jpg"></a>Need a PC board in a hurry? The EGX-350 can route, drill and cut out a complete board without the need for messy chemicals</div><div style="clear:both">&nbsp;</div> Fri Nov 6 00:00:00 2009 http://siliconchip.com.au/cms/A_111703/article.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SiliconChipArticles/~3/Q3FLwXkKssI/article.html <div><a href="http://siliconchip.com.au/cms/A_111702/article.html"><img style="float:left; height:auto; margin: 0px 5px 5px 0px; border:0px;" src="http://us1.webpublications.com.au/static/images/articles/i1117/111702_00tb.jpg"></a>(1) Solar-Powered Garden Lighting System; (2) Relay Switcher For Testing Diodes & Transistors; (3) Power Supply With Balanced Rails; (4) Modulated Oscillator For AM Radio Alignment</div><div style="clear:both">&nbsp;</div> Thu Nov 5 00:00:00 2009 http://siliconchip.com.au/cms/A_111702/article.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SiliconChipArticles/~3/XQa-FsUPlyE/article.html <div><a href="http://siliconchip.com.au/cms/A_111711/article.html"><img style="float:left; height:auto; margin: 0px 5px 5px 0px; border:0px;" src="http://us1.webpublications.com.au/static/images/articles/i1117/111711_00tb.jpg"></a>LCD panel meter reads to 30V In the &ldquo;Ask SILICON CHIP&rdquo; pages of the August 2009 issue P. W. was enquiring about an LCD panel meter that could read to 30V. Jaycar have a clock/voltmeter which is supposed to handle 24V systems. It is on all the time with...</div><div style="clear:both">&nbsp;</div> Tue Nov 3 00:00:00 2009 http://siliconchip.com.au/cms/A_111711/article.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SiliconChipArticles/~3/Sg2yWcFngiU/article.html <div><a href="http://siliconchip.com.au/cms/A_111700/article.html"><img style="float:left; height:auto; margin: 0px 5px 5px 0px; border:0px;" src="http://us1.webpublications.com.au/static/images/articles/i1117/111700_00tb.jpg"></a>It tests HDMI cables, generates test patterns and provides digital audio test signals for DACs and home-theatre receivers</div><div style="clear:both">&nbsp;</div> Sun Nov 1 00:00:00 2009 http://siliconchip.com.au/cms/A_111700/article.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SiliconChipArticles/~3/l0CIfUcGhIo/article.html <div><a href="http://siliconchip.com.au/cms/A_111673/article.html"><img style="float:left; height:auto; margin: 0px 5px 5px 0px; border:0px;" src="http://us1.webpublications.com.au/static/images/articles/i1116/111673_00tb.jpg"></a>This easy-to-build board connects to a USB port on your laptop or desktop computer and will let you connect a host of digital and analog inputs/outputs. It works with Windows, Linux and Mac operating systems</div><div style="clear:both">&nbsp;</div> Fri Oct 23 00:00:00 2009 http://siliconchip.com.au/cms/A_111673/article.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SiliconChipArticles/~3/UpRI_A93nW8/article.html <div><a href="http://siliconchip.com.au/cms/A_111679/article.html"><img style="float:left; height:auto; margin: 0px 5px 5px 0px; border:0px;" src="http://us1.webpublications.com.au/static/images/articles/i1116/111679_00tb.jpg"></a>The development of AC mains power supplies, Pt.1</div><div style="clear:both">&nbsp;</div> Wed Oct 21 00:00:00 2009 http://siliconchip.com.au/cms/A_111679/article.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SiliconChipArticles/~3/67yteM2sZno/article.html <div><a href="http://siliconchip.com.au/cms/A_111676/article.html"><img style="float:left; height:auto; margin: 0px 5px 5px 0px; border:0px;" src="http://us1.webpublications.com.au/static/images/articles/i1116/111676_00tb.jpg"></a>Pt.2 this month describes the construction and gives the installation and test details. There's also an FAQ panel to make the job easy</div><div style="clear:both">&nbsp;</div> Mon Oct 19 00:00:00 2009 http://siliconchip.com.au/cms/A_111676/article.html