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Ask Silicon Chip

Sun Nov 25 00:00:00 2012

Got a technical problem? Can't understand a piece of jargon or some technical principle? Drop us a line and we'll answer your question. Write to: Ask Silicon Chip, PO Box 139, Collaroy Beach, NSW 2097 or send an email to silicon@siliconchip.com.au

Vintage Radio

Fri Nov 23 00:00:00 2012

The HMV A13B 4-Valve Twin-Chassis Mantel

A Seriously Bright 20W LED Floodlight

Wed Nov 21 00:00:00 2012

The 10W LED floodlight published last February was bright bu this new 20W unit is dazzling. Now that's a floodlight.

Hacking A Mini Wireless Web Server Pt.1

Mon Nov 19 00:00:00 2012

Looking for a tiny, low-power web/email server with WiFi, Ethernet and USB and which can be easily interfaced to other circuitry? Just follow some simple steps to hack a $30 router.

Review: Agilent U1233A DMM WIth Bluetooth Adaptor

Sat Nov 17 00:00:00 2012

This new DMM has a number of useful features including a Bluetooth adaptor for data logging, non-contact voltage detection, the ability to measure true RMS voltages and an inbuilt LED torch.

Serviceman's Log

Thu Nov 15 00:00:00 2012

Un-bricking a Samsung smartphone (never, ever give up)

LED Musicolour: Light Up Your Music, Pt.2

Tue Nov 13 00:00:00 2012

Second article gives the assembly details and describes how the unit is controlled using a software configuration file.

High-Energy Electronic Ignition System For Cars, Pt.1

Sun Nov 11 00:00:00 2012

New design uses an IGBT ignition driver with inbuilt protection for less parts, lower cost and greater reliability. Use it replace a failed ignition module or to upgrade a mechanical ignition system.

Sacrifice Your Sacrificial Anode

Fri Nov 9 00:00:00 2012

Do you have a mains-pressure storage hot water system? Is it five years old or older? Then you probably should make arrangements to have its sacrificial anode replaced, to ensure at least another five or six years life before it fails. Replacing the anode is straightforward, cheap and will save you lots of money.

Mailbag

Wed Nov 7 00:00:00 2012

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The CLASSiC-D, Part 1

Mon Nov 5 00:00:00 2012

You asked for it and now we are finally delivering it! Over the years we have worked on a number of Class-D amplifiers but they never saw the light of day because they were simply too difficult to build and were unreliable. We kept blowing 'em up! But now we have succeeded and as a bonus, this design has high power, very low harmonic distortion and is very quiet.

Circuit Notebook

Sat Nov 3 00:00:00 2012

Interesting circuit ideas which we have checked but not built and tested. Contributions will be paid for at standard rates. All submissions should include full name, address & phone number.

Publisher's Letter

Thu Nov 1 00:00:00 2012

Replacing sacrificial anodes in hot-water systems is good for the environment This month, we have a seemingly low-tech story about replacing the sacrificial anode in a mains-pressure off-peak hot-water storage tank. Why would we have such a story in SILICON CHIP? Well, why not? SILICON CHIP readers are concerned...

Ask Silicon Chip

Sat Oct 27 00:00:00 2012

Wireless Remote Control For The Barking Dog Blaster

Thu Oct 25 00:00:00 2012

Don't waste time going to the start button; just instantly press the button on a hand-held remote to trigger the unit and shut the mutt up.