SILICON CHIP PROJECTS & CIRCUITS PUBLISHED NOVEMBER 1987 TO NOVEMBER 2011

SUBJECT HEADINGS AND PCB PREFIX NUMBERS

01 AUDIO/HI-FI/HOME THEATRE
02 TV/VIDEO
03 SECURITY/BURGLAR ALARMS ETC
04 TEST & MEASUREMENT
05 AUTOMOTIVE
06 RADIO COMMUNICATIONS
07 COMPUTERS
08 GAMES
09 MODEL RAILWAY/RADIO CONTROL
10 MAINS POWER CONTROL
11 BATTERY POWER/INVERTERS/FENCES/UPS
12 TELEPHONES/FACSIMILE
13 PHOTOGRAPHY/ASTRONOMY
14 BATTERY CHARGERS
15 REMOTE CONTROL
16 LASERS/LIGHTING
17 SOLAR ENERGY/WIND POWER/RENEWABLES
18 POWER SUPPLIES/REGULATORS
19 TIMERS/COUNTERS/SEQUENCERS
20 BOATING/NAUTICAL/MARINE
21 WEATHER/CLIMATE/TEMPERATURE/HUMIDITY/ETC
22 ROBOTICS
23 MUSIC/MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS
99 MISCELLANEOUS
** CIRCUIT NOTEBOOK
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01 AUDIO/HI-FI/HOME THEATRE
Car Stereo For Your Home SC0111287 November 1987
Greg Swain see also Ask SC February 1988
100W Amplifier Module SC111287 December 1987
Leo Simpson Jaycar kit
see also Ask SC Feb 88 and Kit Clinic Dec 88
Subcarrier/ACS Adaptor For FM Tuners SC0611287 January 1988
John Clarke/Leo Simpson
See also Ask SC Nov 92 for modifications
Studio 200 Stereo Power Amplifier SC111287 February 1988
Leo Simpson
Modifications: January 1990
Endless Loop Tape Player SC11488 March 1988
Greg Swain
Old-Time Crystal Radio March 1988
John Hill
Headphone Amplifier For CD Players SC11688 April 1988
John Clarke
Studio 200 Stereo Control Unit SC011688 Pt 1 June 1988
Leo Simpson/Bob Flynn/Greg Swain Pt 2 July 1988
Altronics kit Errata: August, October 1988,
September 1989, November 1990
Masthead Amplifier For TV & FM July 1988
Branko Justic
High Performance FM Antenna 5-Element October 1988
Bob Flynn
Classic Matchbox Crystal Set October 1988
Steve Payor
High Power PA Amplifier Module SC0111188 November 1988
Bob Flynn
120W PA Amplifier SC0111288 Pt 1 December 1988
Microphone, Preamp & Mixer Stages Pt 2 January 1989
Bob Flynn Errata: April 1989
Minstrel 2-30 Loudspeakers SC0110289 February 1989
Leo Simpson
Stereo Compressor For CD Players SC0120389 March 1989
Greg Swain Errata: May 1989
32-Band 1/3 Octave Equaliser SC0110389 Pt 1 March 1989
Studio Series Leo Simpson/John Clarke Pt 2 April 1989
Errata: October 1989
Telephone Bell Monitor/Transmitter SC0120489 April 1989
Greg Swain
Syntom: A Synthesised Tom-Tom May 1989
Leo Simpson
Passive Loop Antenna For AM Radios June 1989
Greg Swain Technikit Electronics, Melbourne
20-Band Stereo Equaliser SC0110389/SC0110789 Pt 1 August 1989
Studio Series Leo Simpson/Bob Flynn Pt 2 September 1989
Auto Zero Module SC0110889 September 1989
Null Your Amplifier's DC Output To Zero
John Clarke
2-Chip Portable AM Stereo Radio SC0610889 Pt 1 September 1989
Steve Payor Pt 2 October 1989
Errata: May 1990 Pt 3 November 1989
Balanced Input/Output Stages SC0111289 December 1989
For The Studio Series Equalisers John Clarke
Modifications To The Studio 200 Amplifier January 1990
16-Channel Mixing Desk SC01102901/2/3 Pt 1 February 1990
John Clarke/ Leo Simpson Pt 2 March 1990
Errata: October 1990 Pt 3 April 1990
Modifications: November 1990 Pt 4 May 1990
Midrange Tone Control Mono & 5-Band Equaliser March 1990
Refer to 16-Channel Mixing Desk above & April 1990
Universal Stereo Preamplifier SC0110690 June 1990
John Clarke/Leo Simpson
Modifications To The 16-Channel Mixer November 1990
Synthesised Stereo AM Tuner SC01101911-3 Pt 1 February 1991
John Clarke/Greg Swain Pt 2 March 1991
Errata: September 1991, January 1993 Pt 3 April 1991
Stereo Audio Expander SC01105911 May 1991
Darren Yates Errata: July 1991
Howl Suppression For Public Address Systems June 1991
Darren Yates
CD Error Analyser Pt 1 July 1991
SC01405911-3 Pt 2 August 1991
Stephen McBride Pt 3 November 1991
Loudspeaker Protector SC01105911 July 1991
Bob Flynn
Masthead Amplifier For TV & FM SC02107911 August 1991
John Clarke/Greg Swain
Studio 3-55L 3-Way Loudspeaker System September 1991
Greg Swain
Low-Noise 4-Channel Guitar Mixer SC01101921 January 1992
Darren Yates DSE, Jaycar kits
See also Circuit Notebook February 1996
Plastic Power Stereo Power Amplifier SC01102921 February 1992
Leo Simpson/Bob Flynn
Studio Twin Fifty Stereo Amplifier Pt 1 March 1992
SC01103921-2-3 SC01102921 Pt 2 April 1992
Leo Simpson/Bob Flynn
Errata: Dec 1992, Feb 1993, Sept 1993
The Eliminator SC04104921 May 1992
Power Supply For Personal Radios
Marque Crozman
Multi-Station Headset Intercom SC01302921 Pt 1 June 1992
Marque Crozman Altronics K5250 Pt 2 July 1992
Dummy Load Box For Large Audio Amplifiers August 1992
Leo Simpson
Mini Amplifier For Personal Stereos SC01110921 October 1992
Darren Yates DSE kit
FM Radio Receiver SC06111921 November 1992
Darren Yates DSE K5014
Peerless PSK60/2 2-Way Hifi Loudspeakers January 1993
Tom Manning
Flea-Power AM Radio Transmitter SC06112921 January 1993
AKA AM Micromitter Darren Yates
Audio Level/VU Meter With LED Readout February 1993
Bernie Gilchrist DSE kit
Audio Mixer For Camcorders 01112921 March 1993
Darren Yates Errata: April 1993
Audio Power Meter 01105931 April 1993
Darren Yates Altronics, DSE kits
IR Remote Volume Control 01305931-2 Pt 1 May 1993
John Clarke Pt 2 June 1993
Replacement Module For The SL486 & MV601
Remote Control Receiver ICs: April 1996
AM Radio Trainer 06106931 Pt 1 June 1993
Marque Crozman/Leo Simpson DSE kit Pt 2 July 1993
Crystal Controlled IF Generator 06107931 July 1993
Single Chip Sound/Message Recorder 01104931 July 1993
Darren Yates 14MRP
See also Circuit Notebook September 1997
Stereo Preamplifier With IR R/C 01308931-2 Pt 1 September 1993
John Clarke Pt 2 October 1993
Errata: April 1994 Pt 3 November 1993
Replacement Module For The SL486 & MV601
Remote Control Receiver ICs: April 1996
Solid-State Message Recorder Module October 1993
Greg Swain DSE kit
FM Wireless Microphone For Musicians October 1993
Branko Justic Oatley Electronics kit
Low-Cost 25W Amplifier Module 01112931 December 1993
Darren Yates Altronics K5113, DSE, Jaycar kits
Errata: March 1995
1-Chip Melody Generator December 1993
Bernie Gilchrist DSE kit
90-Second Voice/Message Recorder 01202941 February 1994
Darren Yates Altronics, Jaycar kits
CHAMP: Single Chip Audio Amplifier 01102941 February 1994
Darren Yates
Altronics K2115, DSE K5604, Jaycar KC5152
Errata: June 1994
Build A Simple 1-Valve Receiver February 1994
John Hill Vintage Radio
Intelligent IR Remote Controller March 1994
Ben Douchkov Benetron kit
50W Audio Amplifier Module Uses LM3876 01103941 March 1994
Darren Yates Altronics K5114, DSE, Jaycar KC5150
Errata: December 2000, August 2003
Voice Activated Audio Switch 01203941 March 1994
For FM Wireless Microphones Darren Yates
Low-Noise Universal Stereo Preamplifier 01106941 April 1994
Darren Yates Altronics, DSE, Jaycar KC5159
See Ask SC August 1994
Ref Circuit Notebook June 1996 For Selectable Gain
Multi-Channel Infrared Remote Control 15105941-2 May 1994
Brian Roberts Errata: March 1995
200W/350W Mosfet Amplifier Module June 1994
Anthony Holton C&ES kit
The Stoney Broke Loudspeaker System June 1994
Leo Simpson Altronics kit
Inverse RIAA Filter 01105941 June 1994
Convert Your Phono Inputs To Line Inputs
Leo Simpson
SmallTalk: Tiny Voice Digitiser For The PC July 1994
Darren Yates
PreCHAMP 2-Transistor Preamplifier 01107941 July 1994
Darren Yates Altronics K2112, DSE, Jaycar KC5166
Dual Diversity Tuner 06307941/2 Pt 1 August 1994
For FM Microphones John Clarke Errata & Pt 2 September 1994
Building A Classic Crystal Set September 1994
John Hill Vintage Radio
Talking Headlight Reminder 01109941 October 1994
Darren Yates DSE, Jaycar kits 20EPC
3-Spot Sinewave Oscillator 01110941 December 1994
Darren Yates
Surround Sound Decoder 02311941 Pt 1 December 1994
Dolby Pro-Logic John Clarke Jaycar kit Pt 2 January 1995
Portable Stereo Microphone Preamplifier 01111941 January 1995
Darren Yates
50W Per Channel Stereo Amplifier Module 01102951 February 1995
Uses LM3886 Leo Simpson/Bob Flynn
Altronics K5130, DSE, Jaycar kits
Errata: March 1995 Ref Circuit Notebook June 1996
For Bridge Operation
Digital Effects Unit Musicians/Guitar 01301951-2 February 1995
John Clarke Errata: March 1995
Jaycar kit
Wide Range Electrostatic Loudspeakers Pt 1 February 1995
Rob McKinlay Pt 2 March 1995
ER Audio kit Pt 3 April 1995
Subcarrier Decoder ACS For FM Receivers 06103951 March 1995
John Clarke Jaycar kit
Building A Tube Sub-Woofer March 1995
Julian Edgar Car Sound
Stereo Amplifier 01102951/01103951-4 Pt 1 March 1995
50W/Channel Uses LM3886 Pt 2 April 1995
Leo Simpson/Bob Flynn Altronics, Jaycar kits
Balanced Mic Preamplifier/Line Mixer PED5531 April 1995
Leo Simpson Altronics 5531
See Circuit Notebook May 1995 For Phantom Power
FM Radio Trainer 06303951 Pt 1 April 1995
John Clarke DSE kit Pt 2 May 1995
Mains Music Transmitter & Receiver May 1995
Jeff Monegal Errata: July 1995
Kit no longer available
Guitar Headphone Amplifier 01305951 May 1995
John Clarke Altronics, DSE, Jaycar kits
1W Audio Amplifier Trainer 01306951 June 1995
John Clarke DSE kit
Vifa JV60 2-Way Bass Reflex Loudspeaker System August 1995
Leo Simpson Jaycar kit
A Gain Controlled Microphone Preamp 01207951 August 1995
John Clarke Altronics, Jaycar kits
Audio Lab: A PC-Controlled Audio Test Pt 1 August 1995
Instrument Roger Kent RSK kit Pt 2 September 1995
Mighty-Mite Powered Loudspeaker 01305951 August 1995
John Clarke
JV100 3-Way Bass Reflex Loudspeakers October 1995
Leo Simpson Jaycar kit
Surround Sound Decoder Mk2 01409951-2-3-4-5 Pt 1 November 1995
Dolby Pro Logic John Clarke Jaycar kit Pt 2 December 1995
Errata: January/February 1996
Ref Ask SC June 1996 For Remote Control
Five Band Equaliser 01309951 December 1995
John Clarke Altronics K5305, Jaycar kits
Errata: January 1996
Subwoofer Controller With Signal Limiting & December 1995
Automatic Power-On Altronics K5562
Errata: February 1996
Surround Sound Mixer & Decoder 02302961-2-3 Pt 1 January 1996
For Camcorders John Clarke Pt 2 February 1996
Automatic Level Control For PA Systems 01303961 March 1996
John Clarke No kit - main IC from Farnell
See Ask SC June 1996 For Loudspeaker Protection
20ms Delay For Surround Sound Decoders 01401961 March 1996
John Clarke Altronics K5595, Jaycar kit
Plastic Power Amplifier Module 01104961 April 1996
Leo Simpson/Bob Flynn DSE kit, Jaycar KC5201
Errata: November 1996
See March 2000 for refined version
Replacement Module For The SL486 & MV601 Remote April 1996
Control Receiver ICs 09103961 Rick Walters
Ref: IR RC For Model Railroads, SC April-May 92;
Remote Volume Control For HiFi, SC May-June 93;
Stereo Preamplifier With IR RC, SC Sept-Nov 93
Fibre Optic Two-Way Intercom May 1996
Leo Simpson DIY/Ozitronics kit
High Performance Stereo Simulator 01406961 June 1996
John Clarke Altronics K5950
Errata: September 1996
Three-Band Parametric Equaliser 01107961 July 1996
Bob Flynn Altronics K5330, Jaycar
Rugged Mosfet Audio Amplifier Module August 1996
Leo Simpson Altronics kit
Portable Masthead Amplifier For TV & FM August 1996
Branko Justic Oatley Electronics kit
Public Address Loudspeakers 01310961-2 September 1996
John Clarke
Infrared Stereo Headphone Link
Transmitter 01109961 Pt 1 September 1996
Receiver 01109962-3 Pt 2 October 1996
Rick Walters
600W DC-DC Converter 05308961 Pt 1 October 1996
For Car Hifi Systems John Clarke Jaycar kit Pt 2 November 1996
Multimedia Sound System 01110961
Pt 1: Bridged Amplifiers On A PC Card: TDA1519A October 1996
Pt 2: Loudspeakers November 1996
Rick Walters Altronics, Jaycar kits
Errata: February 1997, July 1997
8-Channel Stereo Mixer 01210961-2 Pt 1 November 1996
John Clarke Jaycar kit Pt 2 December 1996
Active Filter For CW Reception 06112961 December 1996
Leon Williams
Plastic Power 175W PA Amplifier 01103971 March 1997
Ross Tester
Universal Loudspeaker Protector 01104971 April 1997
Leo Simpson/Bob Flynn DSE, Jaycar kits
Errata: June 1997
InfraRed Remote Volume Control 1 to 8 Channels July 1997
Leo Simpson Oatley Electronics kit
Simple Waveform Generator 01307971 July 1997
John Clarke Jaycar kit
The Bass Barrel Subwoofer August 1997
Julian Edgar Altronics kit
500W Audio Power Amplifier 01208971 Pt 1 August 1997
Leo Simpson/Bob Flynn Pt 2 September 1997
Altronics, DSE, Jaycar kits Pt 3 October 1997
Feedback: March 1998
Loudness Control For Car Hifi Systems 01111971 December 1997
Rick Walters Jaycar kit
Build Your Own Lightshow 01112971-2 Pt 1 January 1998
Leo Simpson/Rick Walters Pt 2 February 1998
Altronics, Jaycar kits
A Simple Regenerative Receiver January 1998
John Hill - Vintage Radio
Sustain Unit For Electric Guitars 01302981 March 1998
John Clarke Altronics, Jaycar kits
Errata: July 1999
5-Element FM Antenna March 1998
Leo Simpson/Bob Flynn
The Roadies' Friend Cable Tester June 1998
Paul Hoad Hoad Electronics kit
15W/Channel Stereo Amplifier SC01207981 Pt 1 July 1998
Class-A Leo Simpson Altronics K5109 Pt 2 August 1998
The Opus One Loudspeaker System August 1998
Leo Simpson Altronics kit
Errata: October 1998
A Waa-Waa Pedal For Your Guitar 01307981 September 1998
John Clarke Altronics, DSE, Jaycar kits
Versatile Electronic Guitar Limiter 01308981 October 1998
John Clarke Jaycar kit
Lab Quality AC Millivoltmeter 01510981-2 Pt 1 October 1998
John Clarke Pt 2 November 1998
FM Transmitter For Musicians November 1998
Branko Justic Oatley Electronics kit
Audio Signal Generator 01402991-2 Pt 1 February 1999
John Clarke Altronics K2548, Jaycar Pt 2 March 1999
Errata: May 1999, August 2000
Audio Compressor 01303991 March 1999
John Clarke Altronics K5525
Bass Cube Subwoofer April 1999
Julian Edgar Errata: May 1999
Foldback Loudspeaker System For Musicians November 1999
John Clarke
Spring Reverberation Module 01402000 January 2000
John Clarke Jaycar kit
Ultra-LD 100W Stereo Amplifier 01103001 Pt 1 March 2000
In A Computer Case Leo Simpson Pt 2 May 2000
Altronics K5150, Jaycar
See Plastic Power April 1996 Errata: August 2000
Aura Interactor Amplifier March 2000
Leo Simpson
PC-Controlled VHF FM Receiver June 2000
Mark Roberts Softmark kit
Errata: September 2000, March 2001
CD Compressor 01106001 June 2000
John Clarke Altronics K5580, Jaycar KC5291
Theremin 01207001 August 2000
John Clarke Altronics, DSE K3015, Jaycar KC5295
Loudspeaker Protector & Fan Controller 01108001 August 2000
Peter Smith/Leo Simpson Altronics, Jaycar kits
Errata: September 2000
Guitar Jammer 01110001 October 2000
Leo Simpson/Peter Smith Altronics K5536, Jaycar
Installing A Free-Air Subwoofer In Your Car October 2000
Julian Edgar
2-Channel Guitar Preamplifier 01111001 Pt 1 November 2000
Altronics K5340, Jaycar kits
Digital Reverberation Unit 01112001 Pt 2 December 2000
Combining Both Units In A Metal Rack Case Pt 3 January 2001
John Clarke
Errata: January 2001, September 2002
LP Doctor 01101011 Pt 1 January 2001
John Clarke/Leo Simpson DSE K5425 Pt 2 February 2001
Errata: March 2001, April 2001, June 2001,
January 2002, June 2002
Bass Blazer Sub Woofer Display 01102011-2-3 February 2001
Rick Walters Altronics K5410, Jaycar
Errata: April 2001
2-Metre Elevated Groundplane Antenna February 2001
Philip Watson
MIDI-Mate: A MIDI Interface For PCs 01201011 February 2001
Jim Rowe Jaycar kit Errata: February 2003
Simple MIDI Expansion Box 01103011 March 2001
Jim Rowe
Guitar Tremolo Unit For Musicians 01104011 April 2001
John Clarke DSE, Jaycar kits
Powerful 12V Mini Stereo Amplifier 01105011 May 2001
John Clarke Altronics K5100
Direct Injection DI Box For Musicians 011080110 August 2001
John Clarke Altronics, DSE, Jaycar kits
Errata: September 2001
200 Watt Mosfet Amplifier Module August 2001
Leo Simpson Altronics kit
MP3 Jukebox 07109011 Pt 1 September 2001
Peter Smith Altronics kit Pt 2 October 2001
FAQs January, April 2002 Errata: December 2002
Personal Noise Source 01109011 September 2001
For Tinnitus Sufferers John Clarke
Altronics, DSE, Jaycar KC5319
The Sooper Snooper September 2001
Ross Tester Oatley Electronics kit
Errata: June 2002
Short Message Recorder & Player 01111011 November 2001
Leon Williams
Audio/Video Distribution Amplifier 02111011 November 2001
Jim Rowe Jaycar KC5320
Errata: December 2001, April 2002, June 2002
Ultra-LD 100W Stereo Amplifier 01112011-5 Pt 1 November 2001
Greg Swain/John Clarke/Leo Simpson Pt 2 December 2001
Altronics K5155 Pt 3 January 2002
Errata: April 2007
Remote Volume Control: see July 2002
2.4GHz High Power A-V Link February 2002
Ross Tester Oatley Electronics kit
VAF's 2-Way Tower Speakers February 2002
Leo Simpson
Mighty Midget Class-H Audio Amplifier 01203021 March 2002
Rick Walters
Altronics K5140, DSE K5401, Jaycar KC5329
Errata: May 2002, June 2002
RIAA Preamplifier 01303021 March 2002
For Magnetic Cartridges Leo Simpson/Ross Tester
Errata: March 2003
IR Remote Volume Control 01103021-3 Pt 1 March 2002
John Clarke Altronics kit Pt 2 April 2002
Errata: June 2002
Stereo Headphone Amplifier 01105021 May 2002
Ross Tester Altronics K5506, DSE, Jaycar KC5335
Remote Volume Control For Stereo Amps 15106021 June 2002
John Clarke Altronics K5026
Remote Volume Control 01107021, 15106022-3 July 2002
For The Ultra-LD 2 x 100W Stereo Amplifier
John Clarke/Greg Swain
Wi-Fi: 21st Century Cat's Whiskers November 2002
Stan Swan
SC480 50W Amplifier Module 01201031-2-3 Pt 1 January 2003
Leo Simpson/Peter Smith Pt 2 February 2003
Altronics K5120/K5122, DSE K3431/K3432,
Jaycar KC5345/KC5346/KC5347 Errata: Dec 2005
3-Way Active Crossover 01101031 January 2003
Mick Gergos Errata: May 2004
Jaycar KC5343 (no longer available)
PCB from Elliott Sound Products sound.au.com
PortaPAL 01103031-3 Pt 1 February 2003
Portable Public Address Amplifier Pt 2 March 2003
Leo Simpson/John Clarke Altronics K5360
Errata: March 2003, May 2003, December 2004
12V SLA Battery Float Charger 01103034 March 2003
To Suit PortaPAL
Errata: April 2003 Altronics K1695
Little Dynamite Subwoofer March 2003
Julian Edgar EPC2
WidgyBox: Guitar Distortion Box 01105031 May 2003
Peter Smith Altronics K5541, Jaycar KC5353
Big Blaster Subwoofer May 2003
Julian Edgar
Fitting A Wireless Microphone To The PortaPAL August 2003
Ross Tester
The JV80 Loudspeaker System October 2003
Leo Simpson Jaycar kit
12AX7 Valve Audio Preamplifier 01111031 November 2003
Jim Rowe Jaycar KC5370/KC5371
Kits no longer available - PCBs from RCS
Lapel Microphone Adaptor For PAs 01101041-2 January 2004
John Clarke
See Circuit Notebook Feb 2004 for Phantom Supply
2.4GHz Audio/Video Link January 2004
Ross Tester Oatley Electronics kit
Studio 350 Power Amplifier Module 01102041 Pt 1 January 2004
Leo Simpson/Peter Smith Pt 2 February 2004
Altronics K5185, Jaycar KC5372
Errata: February 2004, April 2004, April 2006
Using The Valve Preamp In A Hifi System February 2004
Refer project November 2003
Speaker Sound Level Meter 01104041 April 2004
John Clarke Altronics K2552, DSE K5624
Regulated 125W HV Power Supply For Valve July 2004
Amplifiers Modified PC Power Supply
Leonid Lerner DSE K3438
VAF's New DC-X Generation IV Loudspeaker System August 2004
Philip Vafiadis\Simon Wilde
Balanced Microphone Preamplifier 01108041 August 2004
John Clarke DSE K7219 Errata: January 2005
Schoolies Amp 20W Amplifier Module 01112041 December 2004
Peter Smith
Altronics K5116, DSE K3405, Jaycar KC5403
VAF DC-7 Generation 4 Kit Speakers January 2005
Philip Vafiadis\Simon Wilde
TwinTen Stereo Amplifier 01102051 February 2005
Jim Rowe\Peter Smith
Shielded Loop Antenna For DX AM Reception March 2005
David Whitby Gless Audio kit [email protected]
MIDI Theremin 01204051-2 Pt 1 April 2005
John Clarke Jaycar KC5410 Pt 2 May 2005
Bass Extender 01104051 April 2005
Rick Walters Errata: July 2005
Altronics K5561, DSE K5592, Jaycar KC5411
45-Second Voice Recorder Module 01105051 May 2005
Jim Rowe Jaycar KC5412
See enhanced version December 2007
Wireless Microphone/Audio Link May 2005
Ross Tester Oatley K222
Mudlark A205 Valve Stereo Amplifier Pt 1 August 2005
David Whitby Gless Audio kit Pt 2 September 2005
Salvage It! Scrounging & Using Shortwave Radios September 2005
Studio Series Stereo Preamplifier 01109051 October 2005
Peter Smith Altronics K5502
Errata: February 2006
Power Supply 01109052 October 2005
For the Studio Series Stereo Preamplifier
Peter Smith Altronics K5501, Jaycar KC5418
Stereo Headphone Amplifier 01111051 November 2005
Studio Series Peter Smith
Altronics K5503, Jaycar KC5417
Delta XL-02 Tower Loudspeaker System November 2005
Leo Simpson www.kitaudio.com
MIDI Drum Kit 01211051-2
John Clarke Introduction Pt 1 November 2005
Putting It Together Pt 2 December 2005
Building The Sensors And Stand Pt 3 January 2006
Installing And Running The Software Pt 4 February 2006
The Ultimate Jukebox
Ross Tester/Tony Murphy Introduction Pt 1 December 2005
Building The Cabinet Pt 2 January 2006
Building & Installing The Electronics Pt 3 February 2006
Studio Series Remote Control Module 01104061 April 2006
Peter Smith Altronics K5504 Errata: April 2007
Passive DI Box For Musicians May 2006
No PCB John Clarke
Boost Your ZigBee Range For A Few Bucks May 2006
Stan Swan
Digital Audio Converter 01106061 June 2006
Two-Way SPDIF/Toslink Jim Rowe Jaycar KC5425
Starship Enterprise Door Sounder 01206061 June 2006
Jim Rowe Jaycar KC5423
Mini Theremin 01207061 Pt 1 July 2006
John Clarke Jaycar KC5426 Pt 2 August 2006
Errata: December 2006
Studio Series Stereo Preamplifier: July 2006
Installing The Modules In A Case
Peter Smith Altronics K5500/K5500S
Tingle Terminator: July 2006
Stop Zaps From Double-Insulated Equipment
John Clarke
Magnetic Cartridge Preamplifier 01108061 August 2006
John Clarke Altronics K5513, Jaycar KC5433
Errata: December 2007
See Modification in Circuit Notebook, March 2007
Ultrasonic Eavesdropper 01208061 August 2006
Jim Rowe Errata: October 2006
Turn An Old XBOX Into A $200 Multimedia Player September 2006
Julian Edgar
A Reformer For Electrolytic Capacitors October 2006
Rodney Champness
M6 Bass Reflex Kit Loudspeakers November 2006
Aaron Waplington theloudspeakerkit.com
Remote Volume Control/Preamp 01102071-2-3 Pt 1 February 2007
Peter Smith Pt 2 March 2007
How To Build A Super Crystal Set April 2007
Rodney Champness
Stereo VU/Peak Meter 01205071-2 May 2007
John Clarke Jaycar KC5447 Errata: June 2007
20W Class-A Amplifier Module
Peter Smith/Leo Simpson/Greg Swain
Introduction 01105071-3 Pt 1 May 2007
Construction & Power Supply Pt 2 June 2007
Speaker Protection & Muting 01207071 Pt 3 July 2007
Preamp & Remote Volume Control 01208071 Pt 4 August 2007
Chassis Assembly, Wiring & Adjustment Pt 5 September 2007
Altronics K5124, K5125, K5126, K5127, K5128
Errata: September 2007
See also April 2011 re transformer buzz
Versatile 4-Channel Guitar Mixer 01106071 June 2007
Jim Rowe Altronics K5353, Jaycar KC5448
Errata: November 2007
PICAXE Plays Music! VMUSIC Driver July 2007
Clive Seager www.rev-ed.co.uk
Speaker Protection & Muting Module 01207071 July 2007
Designed For The Class-A Amplifier
Peter Smith/Greg Swain Jaycar KC5450
Errata: September 2007
Subwoofer Controller 01108071 August 2007
Jim Rowe Jaycar KC5452
Errata: Dec 2007, Dec 2008
Active AM Loop Antenna & Amplifier October 2007
Branko Justic/Ross Tester Oatley K256
Playback Adapter For CD-ROM Drives 07112071 Pt 1 November 2007
Mauro Grassi Jaycar KC5459 Pt 2 December 2007
Errata: December 2007
See also Circuit Notebook, July 2008
Signature Series Kit Loudspeaker System December 2007
Russell Storey/Leo Simpson
Kits from Wagner Electronics www.wagner.net.au
Infrared Audio Headphone Link For TV 01112071-2 December 2007
Jim Rowe
Enhanced 45-Second Voice Recorder Module EC8271 December 2007
Jim Rowe Jaycar exclusive KC5454
Refer project May 2005 Errata: February 2008
See Circuit Notebook February 2008 & August 2010
Build The Aussie-3 Valve AM Radio January 2008
Keith Walters
2-Way Stereo Headphone Adaptor 01104081 April 2008
Mauro Grassi
See also Circuit Notebook June 2008
Balanced/Unbalanced Converter 01106081 June 2008
John Clarke Altronics K5522 Jaycar KC5468
DSP Musicolour Lightshow 10107081-2 Pt 1 June 2008
Mauro Grassi Errata & Pt 2 July 2008
Altronics K5803 Pt 3 August 2008
Remote Control 10107083 Errata & Pt 4 September 2008
Microphone Preamp For PCs & MP3 Players 01107081 July 2008
John Clarke
Bridge Adaptor 01106081-2 July 2008
For Stereo Power Amplifiers Leo Simpson
Altronics K5566, Jaycar KC5469
Ultra-LD Mk2 200W Class AB Power Amplifier
01108081 Leo Simpson/John Clarke Pt 1 August 2008
Assembly & Power Supply 01109081 Errata & Pt 2 September 2008
Altronics K5151, Jaycar KC5470, KC5471
AM MW Broadcast Bank Portable Loop Antenna January 2009
Stan Swan
New Improved Theremin Mk.2 01203091 March 2009
John Clarke Jaycar KC5475
Errata: April 2009
Microcontrollers Can Be A Snap! Stan Swan March 2009
Using The PICAXE-08M In A Snap Connector Kitset
Multi-Function Active Filter Module 01107091 July 2009
John Clarke Jaycar KC5480 Errata: August 2009
SD Card Music & Speech Recorder/Player 01108091 August 2009
Mauro Grassi Altronics K5545 Jaycar KC5481
Errata: September 2009/October 2009/December 2009
Stereo DAC Digital-To-Analog Converter Pt 1 September 2009
01109091-2-3 & 01109052 Nicholas Vinen Pt 2 October 2009
Altronics K5332 Jaycar KC5487 Pt 3 November 2009
Errata: December 2009, February 2010, June 2010
Dead Simple Masthead Amplifier November 2009
Branko Justic/Ross Tester Oatley K274
Balanced Output Board For The Stereo DAC 01101101 January 2010
Nicholas Vinen Errata: February 2010
12V Mini Stereo Amplifier 01104101 May 2010
Nicholas Vinen Altronics K5136, Jaycar KC5495
Mini Microphone Preamplifier 01109101 September 2010
Nicholas Vinen Altronics K5514
Errata: November 2010
Hearing Loop Receiver 01209101 September 2010
John Clarke Altronics K5547, Jaycar KC5497
Errata: October 2010
DAB+/FM Tuner 01110101-2 Pt 1 October 2010
Mauro Grassi Jaycar KC5491 Pt 2 November 2010
Errata: Nov 2010, Dec 2010, May 2011 Pt 3 December 2010
Ask SC: March 2011 (regulator runs too hot)
Two TOSLINK-S/PDIF Audio Converters 01210101-2 October 2010
Nicholas Vinen Altronics K5174/K5175
Hearing Loop Tester/Level Meter 01111101 Pt 1 November 2010
John Clarke Pt 2 December 2010
Hearing Loop Signal Conditioner 01101111 January 2011
John Clarke
Neck Loop Driver Amplifier 01209101-2 March 2011
(Microphone To Neck Loop Coupler For Hearing Aids)
John Clarke
Portable Stereo Headphone Amplifier 01104111 April 2011
Nicholas Vinen Altronics K#TBA
Fixing Transformer Buzz In The Class-A Amplifier April 2011
Leo Simpson
Ref project May-September 2007
SportSync Audio Delay Module 01105111 May 2011
Nicholas Vinen
PCB from RCS, Micro from SC
Ultra-LD Mk3 200W Amplifier Module 01107111 Pt 1 July 2011
Nicholas Vinen Pt 2 August 2011
Power Supply 01109111 Pt 3 September 2011
Voice-Activated Relay (VOX) 01207111 July 2011
John Clarke
Electronic Stethoscope 01108111 August 2011
John Clarke
Ultra-LD Mk2 Amplifier Upgrade To Mk3 01209111 September 2011
Nicholas Vinen
HiFi Stereo Headphone Amplifier 01309111 Pt 1 September 2011
Nicholas Vinen Pt 2 October 2011
Loudspeaker Protector 01207071 October 2011
Leo Simpson
Ultra-LD Stereo Preamplifier 01111111-3 Pt 1 November 2011
And Input Selector (John Clarke/Greg Swain)
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02 TV/VIDEO
High Performance Bow-Tie UHF Antenna SC210188 January 1988
Leo Simpson/Bob Flynn
Masthead Amplifier For TV & FM SC0210788 July 1988
Branko Justic
Simple Stub Filter To Eliminate TV Interference May 1989
Amateur Radio - Garry Cratt
Gladesville GaAsFet Amplifier For Amateur TV October 1989
"Big Julie" Kentwell
Remote Control Extender For VCRs SC15108901 September 1990
John Clarke/Greg Swain Errata: March 1991
Corner Reflector Antenna For UHF TV SC02106911 June 1991
Bob Flynn/Leo Simpson
Masthead Amplifier For TV & FM SC02107911 August 1991
John Clarke/Greg Swain
Colour TV Pattern Generator SC02210911 Pt 1 November 1991
John Clarke Altronics, DSE, Jaycar kits Pt 2 December 1991
See Replacement Circuit For TEA2000: March 1997
TV Transmitter For Video Recorders SC02212911 December 1991
John Clarke
TV Transmitter For VHF VCRs SC02212911/SC02204921 March 1992
John Clarke Errata: May 1992
Video Switcher For Camcorders & VCRs SC02206921 June 1992
John Clarke Errata: July, September 1992
Low-Cost Audio Mixer For Camcorders 01112921 March 1993
Darren Yates Errata: April 1993
Low-Cost Video Fader 02107931 August 1993
Darren Yates DSE kit Errata: September 1993
Intelligent IR Remote Controller March 1994
Ben Douchkov Benetron kit
Remote Control Extender For VCRs 15303941 April 1994
John Clarke Altronics, Jaycar kits
Errata: June 1994
Multi-Channel Infrared Remote Control 15105942 May 1994
Brian Roberts Errata: March 1995
4-Bay Bow-Tie UHF Antenna July 1994
Leo Simpson/Bob Flynn Errata: Sept 1994
Surround Sound Decoder 02311941 Pt 1 December 1994
Dolby Pro-Logic John Clarke Jaycar kit Pt 2 January 1995
Satellite TV Receiver 02305951 Pt 1 May 1995
Garry Cratt/John Clarke Pt 2 June 1995
Av-Comm kit Pt 3 July 1995
Low-Cost Video Security System June 1995
Leo Simpson Oatley Electronics kit
Surround Sound Decoder Mk2 01409951-2-3-4-5 Pt 1 November 1995
Dolby Pro Logic John Clarke Jaycar kit Pt 2 December 1995
Errata: January/February 1996
Ref Ask SC June 1996 For Remote Control
Surround Sound Mixer & Decoder 02302961-2-3 Pt 1 January 1996
John Clarke Pt 2 February 1996
High Performance Stereo Simulator 01406961 June 1996
John Clarke Altronics kit
Errata: September 1996
Remote Control Extender For VCRs 15107961 July 1996
Rick Walters Jaycar KC5209 Errata: Sept 2002
Portable Masthead Amplifier For TV & FM August 1996
Branko Justic Oatley Electronics kit
Video Transmitter & Video Receiver 02306961-4 October 1996
Send Video Signals Over Twisted Pair Cable
John Clarke Altronics, Jaycar kits
Errata: December 1996
RGB-To-PAL Encoder 02302971 March 1997
Replacement For The TV Pattern Generator
John Clarke
Build A TV Picture-In-Picture PIP Unit 02302971 April 1997
John Clarke Oatley Electronics
Teletext Decoder For Your PC May 1997
Chris Schach/Braden Phillips Current Dynamics kit
NTSC-To-PAL Converter 02303971 May 1997
John Clarke Kit no longer available -
contact Av-Comm for fully built unit
Colour TV Pattern Generator 02305971 Pt 1 June 1997
John Clarke Pt 2 July 1997
Altronics K2715, DSE K7380, Jaycar KC5224
Errata: October 1997
Video Security System For Your Home September 1997
Branko Justic Oatley Electronics kit
Pan Your CCD Video Camera By Remote Control January 1998
Branko Justic Oatley Electronics kit
Audio-Video Transmitter 02405991 July 1999
John Clarke Altronics K5865, Jaycar KC5272
Errata: September 1999, February 2001
Home Satellite TV System July 2000
Ross Tester/Garry Cratt
Av-Comm kit - no longer available
I Spy With My Little Eye Cavity Camera October 2000
Ross Tester Oatley Electronics
2-Metre Elevated Groundplane Antenna February 2001
Philip Watson
Dr Video: Video Stabiliser 02104011 April 2001
Jim Rowe Jaycar kit
L'il Snooper: Camera Switcher 02106011 June 2001
Jim Rowe Altronics K5842, Jaycar
VideoSCope: Video Microscope October 2001
Peter Rosenthal/Ross Tester
Audio/Video Distribution Amplifier 02111011 November 2001
Jim Rowe Jaycar KC5320
Errata: December 2001, April 2002, June 2002
2.4GHz High Power A-V Link February 2002
Ross Tester Oatley Electronics kit
Video-Audio Booster For Home Theatre 02104031 April 2003
Jim Rowe Jaycar KC5350 or KC5351
2.4GHz Audio/Video Link January 2004
Ross Tester Oatley Electronics kit
Component Video To RGB Converter 02105041 May 2004
Jim Rowe Jaycar KC5388 See also
Circuit Notebook August 2004 for RGB Flag Output;
Circuit Notebook August 2005 for Vertical Sync
Dr Video Mk.2 Video Stabiliser 02106041 June 2004
Jim Rowe Jaycar KC5390 See also
Circuit Notebook July 2004 for NTSC mod;
Circuit Notebook July 2005 for improved stability
Video Enhancer & Y/C Separator 02108041 August 2004
Jim Rowe Jaycar KC5394
RGB To Component Video Converter 02110041 October 2004
Jim Rowe Jaycar KC5398 Errata: February 2005
See also Circuit Notebook July 2005
Install Your Own In-Car Video April 2005
Gary Rollans Components from Jaycar
Video Reading Aid 02110051 October 2005
Jim Rowe
4-Channel A/V Selector 02104061 April 2006
Jim Rowe
Pocket A/V Test Pattern Generator June 2006
Mick Gergos Altronics K2725
2.4GHz Wireless A/V Link June 2006
Ross Tester Oatley K229
S-Video To Composite Video Converter 02109061 September 2006
Jim Rowe
Infrared Remote Control Extender 02110061 October 2006
John Clarke Jaycar KC5432
See also Circuit Notebook July 2010
Infrared Audio Headphone Link For TV 01112071-2 December 2007
Jim Rowe
Speed Controller For Film Projectors 13104111 April 2011
John Clarke
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03 SECURITY/BURGLAR ALARMS ETC
Passive Infrared Movement Detector December 1987
Branko Justic Errata: June 1988
Protector Car Burglar Alarm SC310188 February 1988
John Clarke Errata: August 1988
Door Minder SC0320188 February 1988
Leo Simpson/John Clarke
See also Circuit Notebook April 1989
UHF Remote Alarm Switch SC031288 March 1988
For Car Burglar Alarms John Clarke
Errata: June 88, July 88, Sept 88, Oct 88
See also Kit Clinic: January 1989
Ultrasonic Car Burglar Alarm May 1988
Branko Justic
Automatic Light Controller SC0310688 June 1988
Branko Justic
Fuel Cut-Off Solenoid To Thief-Proof Your Car July 1988
Greg Swain
UHF Remote Transmitter SC0312882/SC03107881 August 1988
AKA Remote Alert Doorbell John Clarke/Greg Swain
Errata: September, October 1988
LED-Light House Number SC0310988 October 1988
John Clarke/Leo Simpson
Compact Ultrasonic Car Burglar Alarm July 1989
Greg Swain Errata: October 1989 20EPC
Alarm-Triggered Telephone Dialler September 1989
Greg Swain DSE kit Errata: March 1990
Radfax Decoder SC0311189 November 1989
John Clarke Errata: June 1990 Jaycar kit
UHF Remote Control Car Alarm Switch December 1989
Greg Swain DSE kit Errata: January 1994
Multi-Sector Home Burglar Alarm June 1990
Greg Swain DSE kit
Burglar Alarm Keypad & Combination Lock July 1990
Greg Swain DSE kit
Low Cost Siren For Burglar Alarms October 1990
Leo Simpson
Versatile 4-Digit Combination Lock December 1990
Gary Ioppolo
Ultrasonic Switch For Mains Appliances September 1991
Jeff Monegal
Flashing Alarm Light For Cars November 1991
Syd McKitrick DSE kit 20EPC
Infrared Light Beam Relay SC03112911 December 1991
Darren Yates Jaycar kit Extender: July 1993
Errata: March 1992, September 1992
Electronic Doorbell SC03106921 May 1992
Darren Yates
Multi-Sector Burglar Alarm Pt 1 September 1992
Mike Zenere Pt 2 October 1992
Infrared Night Viewer November 1992
Branko Justic Oatley Electronics kit
Easy-To-Build UHF Remote Switch December 1992
Oatley Electronics kit Greg Swain 20EPC
Alarm-Triggered Security Camera 03103931-2 March 1993
Tony Nixon
Woofer Stopper: Dog Silencer 03105931 May 1993
Darren Yates Errata: June 1993
Remote Control For Woofer Stopper 03105932 June 1993
Darren Yates Oatley Electronics kit
Light Beam Relay Extender 03106931 July 1993
Darren Yates
Image Intensified Night Viewer September 1994
Leo Simpson Oatley Electronics kit
UHF Radio Alarm Pager November 1994
Branko Justic Oatley Electronics kit
Easy-To-Build Car Burglar Alarm December 1994
Bernie Gilchrist DSE kit
Dual Channel UHF Remote Control January 1995
Bernie Gilchrist DSE kit
IR Illuminator For Cameras & Night Viewers March 1995
Branko Justic Oatley Electronics kit
Low-Cost Video Security System June 1995
Leo Simpson Oatley Electronics kit
Reliable Door Minder 03107951 July 1995
Rick Walters Jaycar kit
6-12V Alarm Screamer Module August 1995
DIY Electronics kit
Keypad Combination Lock September 1995
Jeff Monegal Oatley Electronics kit
Low-Cost PIR Movement Detector November 1995
Conrad Marder Oatley Electronics kit
Magnetic Card Reader & Display January 1996
Mike Zenere kit from designer
Fit A Kill Switch To Your Smoke Detector February 1996
Rick Walters BS170 from Farnell
Multi-Tone Dashboard Alarm February 1996
Julian Edgar
Woofer Stopper Mk2: Dog Silencer 03102961 February 1996
John Clarke DSE, Jaycar kits
Errata: December 1996
Add Central Locking To Your Car October 1997
Leo Simpson Oatley Electronics kit
Smoke Alarm Control Panel 03312961-2-3 Pt 1 January 1997
John Clarke DSE, Jaycar kits Pt 2 February 1997
Errata: February, April 1997
Video Security System For Your Home September 1997
Branko Justic Oatley Electronics kit
Infrared Sentry Doorway & Perimeter Minder April 1999
Branko Justic Oatley Electronics kit
Make Your Burglar Alarm System More Versatile June 1999
Max Maughan Errata: September 1999
Dog Silencer July 1999
Branko Justic Oatley Electronics kit
RoomGuard: Intruder Alarm 03303001 April 2000
John Clarke Errata: July 2000
Swimming Pool Alarm 03109001 September 2000
John Clarke Jaycar KC5298
L'il Snooper: Camera Switcher 02106011 June 2001
Jim Rowe Altronics K5842, Jaycar
Body Detector 03110011 October 2001
Thomas Scarborough
Motorbike Alarm 05101021 January 2002
Mick Gergos Errata: February 2002 EPC2
Raucous Alarm 03102021 January 2002
Thomas Scarborough Jaycar KC5327
Rolling Code 4-Channel UHF Remote Control July 2002
Ross Tester Oatley Electronics kit EPC2
Errata: September 2002 & December 2002
See Circuit Notebook February 2003 For 5th Channel
Driving Light Protector 03109021 September 2002
Rick Walters Jaycar KC5337
Highly Flexible Keypad Alarm 03104031 April 2003
John Clarke
Altronics K1930, DSE K4305, Jaycar KC5352
Telephone Dialler For Burglar Alarms 03204031 April 2003
Leon Williams Altronics K6230, Jaycar KC5348
Shut That Mutt: Dog Silencer Mk2 April 2004
Branko Justic Oatley Electronics K112a
Errata: July 2004
RFID Security Module 03106041 June 2004
Peter Smith
Altronics K9300, DSE K7215, Jaycar KC5393
Errata: July 2004, August 2006
Fridge Door Open Alarm 03206041 June 2004
John Clarke DSE K7216
The Driveway Sentry November 2004
Jim Rowe Jaycar KC5402 - exclusive kit
VoIP Analog Phone Adaptor 03109031 September 2005
Ross Tester Altronics K2780 Errata: May 2006
Remote LED Annunciator 03112051-2 December 2005
Jim Rowe Jaycar KC5420
Salvage It! Making An Adjustable Loud Screamer February 2006
Julian Edgar
PC-Controlled Burglar Alarm 03102061-2 Pt 1 February 2006
Optional Keypad 07203061 Pt 2 March 2006
Trent Jackson Errata: April 2006
2.4GHz Wireless A/V Link June 2006
Ross Tester Oatley K229
Aquarium Temperature Alarm 03109061 September 2006
Peter Smith
Garage Door Remote Telltale 03101071-2 January 2007
Jim Rowe
Rolling Code Keyless Entry 01510071-2 Pt 1 October 2007
John Clarke Altronics K1940 Jaycar KC5458 Pt 2 November 2007
Errata: September 2008
PIC-Controlled Swimming Pool Alarm 03101081 January 2008
John Clarke
Solar-Powered Alarm For Sheds & Boats 03103101 March 2010
John Clarke Altronics K6026 Jaycar KC5494
RFID Security System November 2010
Jeff Monegal Oatley K291
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04 TEST & MEASUREMENT
ETB = "Electronics Test Bench" Project Book
Capacitance Adaptor For Your DMM SC0411287 November 1987
John Clarke/Greg Swain
Ask SC & Errata: March 1988
1GHz Digital Frequency Meter SC04111871-2-3 Pt 1 November 1987
Steve Payor Pt 2 December 1987
See also Circuit Notebook September 1990 Pt 3 January 1988
Dual Tracking +/- 18.5V Power Supply SC041188 January 1988
John Clarke/Leo Simpson Altronics kit ETB
Low Ohms Adaptor For Multimeters SC41388 February 1988
John Clarke Errata: November 1988
Technilab 301 Function Generator March 1988
David Whitby
pH Meter For Swimming Pools SC42488 April 1988
John Clarke
Optical Tachometer For Aeromodellers SC41688 May 1988
John Clarke/Greg Swain Jaycar kit
Errata: August 1988
RF Sniffer Probe And Preamplifier SC0410688 June 1988
Garry Cratt Amateur Radio
Errata: September 1988, page 80
IHF Tone Burst Source SC41488 July 1988
Leo Simpson/John Clarke
AC Millivoltmeter SC0410888-1 Pt 1 August 1988
Leo Simpson/Bob Flynn Pt 2 September 1988
See also Ask SC September 1996
Universal Power Supply SC04106881 August 1988
For Op Amp Circuits Leo Simpson ETB
Altronics K3215, DSE, Jaycar KC5038
Errata: November 2004
Transistor Beta Tester SC0410289- February 1989
Leo Simpson
Experimental Mains Hum Sniffers SC0410589- July 1989
Steve Payor
Low Capacitance Scope Probe August 1989
Herb Friedman
High or Low Level Fluid Detector September 1989
Peter Gray
Low Cost Analog Multimeter November 1989
Leo Simpson
Two-tone Oscillator For Testing SSB Transmitters November 1989
Gary Cratt Amateur Radio
Audio Sine/Square Oscillator SC0410190 Pt 1 January 1990
Leo Simpson Pt 2 February 1990
Relative Field Strength Meter SC0410390 April 1990
Ralph Holland
+/- 50V 1.5A Dual Tracking Power Supply SC0410490 April 1990
John Clarke/Greg Swain Errata: October 1990
4-Digit Capacitance Meter SC0410690 May 1990
John Clarke/Greg Swain DSE kit
See January 1991 for LCD readout,
May 2001 for crystal timebase
Load Protector For Power Supplies SC0420490 June 1990
John Clarke/Leo Simpson
Low Cost Dual Power Supply SC0410790 July 1990
John Crichton
Sine/Square Wave Generator SC0410890 Pt 1 July 1990
John Clarke Altronics, DSE kits Pt 2 August 1990
3-Digit Counter Module SC0430990 September 1990
Darren Yates Jaycar kit Errata: October 1990
See also Ask SC April 1994
DC Offset For Digital Multimeters SC0420990 October 1990
John Clarke
LCD Readout For The Digital Capacitance Meter January 1991
Refer May 1990 project Barry Naujok
Sinewave Oscillator SC04102911 February 1991
Darren Yates
Transistor Beta Tester Mk2 SC04103911 March 1991
John Clarke
Digital Altimeter SC04108911-3 Pt 1 September 1991
John Clarke Pt 2 October 1991
Errata: January 1992 Pt 3 November 1991
Magnetic Field Strength Meter SC04211911-2 October 1991
John Clarke
Adjustable Power Supply SC04201921 Pt 1 January 1992
John Clarke Altronics kit Pt 2 February 1992
Refer April 1998 for revised & updated version
Differential Input Buffer SC04204921 April 1992
For Oscilloscopes John Clarke
The Eliminator Power Supply SC04104921 May 1992
Marque Crozman
Dummy Load Box For Large Audio Amplifiers August 1992
Leo Simpson
3 1/2 Digit Panel Meter SC04110921 September 1992
Darren Yates DSE kit
Audio Level/VU Meter With LED Readout February 1993
Bernie Gilchrist DSE kit
24-Hour Sidereal Clock For Astronomers 04103931 March 1993
Bob Flynn
Audio Power Meter 01105931 April 1993
Darren Yates Altronics, DSE kits
Three-Function Home Weather Station 04201931-2 April 1993
John Clarke
Digital Clock With Battery Back-Up SC04101931-3 April 1993
Darren Yates
Digital Voltmeter For Your Car 04105931-2 June 1993
Darren Yates DSE, Jaycar kits 20EPC
Errata: July 1996
Microprocessor Based Sidereal Clock August 1993
John Western - kit from designer
In-Circuit Transistor Tester 04109931 September 1993
Darren Yates DSE, Jaycar kits ETB
Binary Clock October 1993
Michael Vos Prototype Electronics kit
Jumbo Digital Clock 04108931 November 1993
Darren Yates
Low-Voltage LED Stroboscope 04112931-2-3 December 1993
Darren Yates
40V 3A Variable Power Supply 04202941 Pt 1 January 1994
John Clarke Altronics kit Pt 2 February 1994
Errata: October 1994 ETB
Discrete Dual Supply Voltage Regulator 04103941 April 1994
Darren Yates Errata: Sept 1994
Digital Water Tank Gauge April 1994
Jeff Monegal Kit no longer available
Induction Balance Metal Locator 04305941 May 1994
John Clarke Altronics, DSE, Jaycar kits
Errata: June 1994 See also Circuit Notebook
May 1996 for Larger Search Coils
PC-Based Nicad Battery Monitor 07103941 June 1994
Darren Yates
Simple Go/No-Go Crystal Checker 04106941 August 1994
Darren Yates Altronics, DSE kits ETB
Variable Dual-Rail Power Supply 04110941 October 1994
Darren Yates Altronics, DSE kits ETB
Temperature Controlled Soldering Station October 1994
Jeff Monegal Kit no longer available
The Ol' Timer: An Alphanumeric Clock November 1994
Anthony Nixon
Low Distortion Sinewave Oscillator 01110941 December 1994
Darren Yates
HexTemp: 6-Channel Thermometer With LCD Readout February 1995
John Western - kit from designer
Lightning Distance Meter 08103951 March 1995
Darren Yates
Transistor & Mosfet Tester for DMMs 04306951 May 1995
John Clarke DSE kit ETB
Build A Digital Multimeter For Only $30 June 1995
Leo Simpson/Rick Walters Altronics, DSE K1044
Audio Lab: A PC-Controlled Audio Test Pt 1 August 1995
Instrument Roger Kent RSK kit Pt 2 September 1995
Compact Geiger Counter 04310951 October 1995
John Clarke Jaycar kit
Digital Speedometer & Fuel Gauge Pt 1 October 1995
Jeff Monegal Pt 2 November 1995
Obsolete: kit & chip no longer available
Basic Logic Trainer DSE kit February 1996
Rex Callaghan
Zener Diode Tester For Your DMM 04302961 March 1996
John Clarke DSE kit ETB
Simple Battery Tester March 1996
John Clarke
High Voltage Insulation Tester 04303961 May 1996
John Clarke Altronics, DSE, Jaycar kits ETB
Errata: June 1996
Low Ohms Tester For Your DMM 04305961 June 1996
John Clarke DSE, Jaycar kits ETB
Build The Minilog: An 8-Bit Data Logger July 1996
Anthony Mott MicroZed Computers kit
VGA Digital Oscilloscope 04307961-4 Pt 1 July 1996
John Clarke Pt 2 August 1996
. Pt 3 September 1996
Sound Level Meter 04312961 December 1996
John Clarke Altronics, DSE kits ETB
Pink Noise Source 04312962 January 1997
John Clarke Altronics, DSE kits ETB
Errata: January 2001
Digi-Temp Temperature Monitor January 1997
Graham Blowes Mantis Micro Products kit
Errata: April 1997
Dual Power Supply 04101971-2 Pt 1 January 1997
Computer Controlled Rick Walters Pt 2 February 1997
Analog Multimeter February 1997
Leo Simpson DSE kit
Jumbo LED Clock 04302971-2 March 1997
John Clarke
AudiOhm Audible Continuity Tester 04103971 March 1997
Rick Walters Jaycar kit
Digital Voltmeter For Your Car 04304971-2 April 1997
John Clarke
PC-Controlled Thermometer/Thermostat June 1997
Mark Roberts Softmark Software/Parts
See also November 2000
Signal Tracer For Audio & RF 04106971 June 1997
Rick Walters Altronics, DSE & Jaycar kits
Errata: August 1997
Simple Waveform Generator 01307971 July 1997
John Clarke Jaycar kit
TENS Unit For Pain Relief 04307971 August 1997
John Clarke DSE K3702 - discontinued
5-Digit Tachometer 04310971-2 October 1997
John Clarke Jaycar kit
Errata: April 1998, February 2004
PC-Controlled 6-Channel Voltmeter 07110971 October 1997
Mark Roberts Parts & Software From Softmark
Cable & Wiring Tester 04411971 November 1997
Leon Williams ETB
Telephone Exchange Simulator For Testing February 1998
Mike Zenere - kit from designer ETB
Demo Board For Liquid Crystal Displays 04102981 February 1998
Rick Walters
PC-Controlled Liquid Crystal Display 04104981 March 1998
Rick Walters
PC-Controlled 0-30kHz Sinewave Generator April 1998
Mark Roberts Softmark kit
Revised 40V 8A Power Supply 04304981 Pt 1 April 1998
John Clarke Altronics K3365 Pt 2 May 1998
Refer project January/February 1992
3-LED Logic Probe 04104981 May 1998
Rick Walters Altronics, Jaycar kit ETB
Modified version August 2004 Altronics K2586
Elementary Metal Detector 04405981 May 1998
John Clarke Altronics, DSE, Jaycar kits
Automatic Semiconductor Analyser 04107981 July 1998
Transistor Tester Designed By Andy Wood
Lab Quality AC Millivoltmeter 01510981-2 Pt 1 October 1998
John Clarke Pt 2 November 1998
Thermocouple Adaptor For DMMs 04111981 December 1998
Rick Walters DSE, Jaycar kits Errata: Jan 99
High-Voltage Megohm Tester 04301991 January 1999
John Clarke Altronics, Jaycar kits
Audio Signal Generator 01402991-2 Pt 1 February 1999
John Clarke Altronics K2548, Jaycar Pt 2 March 1999
Errata: May 1999, August 2000
Digital Capacitance Meter 04101991-2 February 1999
Rick Walters Altronics, Jaycar kits ETB
Errata: May & June 1999
Remote Control Tester February 1999
Leo Simpson Oatley Electronics kit ETB
Digital Anemometer Wind Speed Meter March 1999
Julian Edgar Altronics kit
3-Channel Current Monitor With Data Logging March 1999
Mark Roberts Parts from Softmark
Programmable Thermostat/Thermometer April 1999
Keith Rippon
A 10uH to 19.99mH Inductance Meter 04107991 July 1999
Rick Walters Altronics, Jaycar kits ETB
PC Monitor Checker 04108991 August 1999
C C Roher Altronics K2720, Jaycar
See also Circuit Notebook November 1999
Switching Temperature Controller August 1999
Ross Tester Oatley Electronics kit
Errata: October 1999, February 2000
Digital Electrolytic Capacitance Meter 04109991 September 1999
Eugene W Vahle Jr Jaycar kit
Semiconductor Curve Tracer 04110991-2 October 1999
Charles Hansen
Solar Panel Regulator December 1999
Alan Bonnard Futurlec kit
The Fortune Finder Metal Locator 04303001 December 1999
John Clarke
Audio-Video Test Generator 04101001 January 2000
Leon Williams Altronics K2718, DSE, Jaycar
RCD Safety Switch Checker February 2000
John Clarke Altronics, Jaycar kits
Sine/Square Wave Generator/Oscillator 04102001 February 2000
Rick Walters Altronics, Jaycar kits
See also Circuit Notebook May 2001 for metering
Electronic Wind Vane 04103001-2-3-4 March 2000
John Clarke
Temperature Logger April 2000
Mark Roberts Softmark kit
Automatic Rain Gauge 04105001 June 2000
John Clarke Jaycar kit Errata: February 2001
Switchmode Power Supply 04106001 Pt 1 June 2000
AKA Li'l PowerHouse Peter Smith/Leo Simpson Pt 2 July 2000
Altronics kit
Errata: September 2000, August 2001
El Cheapo Musicians Lead Tester July 2000
John Clarke
Booze Buster Breath Tester October 2000
Ross Tester Oatley Electronics kit EPC2
Programmable Electronic Thermostat/Thermometer November 2000
Michael Jeffery Clinch Security Systems kit
Software from Softmark Refer project June 1997
Parallel Port LCD & Thermostat December 2000
Peter Crowcroft/Frank Crivelli Jaycar kit
Morse Clock 06112001 December 2000
Leon Williams
The Wavemaker: Waveform Generator 04101011 January 2001
David Sibley
BIG Digit 12/24-Hour Clock 0410311-2 March 2001
John Clarke www.kitsrus.com kit 73
Errata: May 2001, September 2001
Microcontroller-Based 4-Digit Counter Modules May 2001
Peter Crowcroft/Frank Crivelli Jaycar kits
Errata: June 2001
The Heartmate: Heart Rate Monitor 04107011-2 July 2001
John Clarke Altronics K8050
Pic-Toc: A Simple Digital Alarm Clock 04207011 July 2001
Michael Moore Altronics K8510
6-Digit Frequency Counter Module 04108011-2 August 2001
David L Jones
Automotive Thermometer 05110011-2 October 2001
John Clarke Altronics K4349
PICFun eTimer 4-Way Event/Race/Anything Timer February 2002
Ross Tester eLabtronics kit
Tank Water Level Indicator 05104021 April 2002
Allan March See July 2007 for updated version
Multi-Power Bench Power Supply 04104021-2 April 2002
Jim Rowe Altronics K3200, DSE kit, Jaycar KC5331
Multi-Mode Timer April 2002
Frank Crivelli/Peter Crowcroft Ozitronics kit
Matchless Metal Locator 04106021 June 2002
Thomas Scarborough DSE kit K3014
Digital Storage Logic Probe For Win98 04308021 August 2002
Trent Jackson/Ross Tester Errata: October 2002
Digital Thermometer/Thermostat 04208022 August 2002
John Clarke Altronics K6110, DSE K3016
Errata: October 2002
See also PID Temperature Controller, July 2007
Digital Instrument Adaptor 04108021 August 2002
A Sound Card Interface For PC Test Instruments
Peter Smith See also Circuit Notebook May 2003
50W DC Electronic Load 04109021 September 2002
Peter Smith DSE K3444 Errata: September 2004
Whistle & Point Cable Tracer October 2002
Jim Rowe Oatley Electronics kit
Errata: December 2002
4-Digit Crystal-Controlled Timing Module: November 2002
Stopwatch, Photographic Timer, Frequency Meter,
Programmable Down Timer Frank Crivelli/
Peter Crowcroft K148 Start/Stop Timer kits from
Ozitronics and Oatley Electronics
10MHz DDS Function Generator 04105031 May 2003
David L Jones
http://alternatezone.com/electronics/dds.htm
Printer Port Tester Hardware Simulator 07105031 May 2003
Jim Rowe DSE kit K3609
PCB number amended in notes/errata June 2003
Digital Reaction Timer 04106031 June 2003
Jim Rowe Jaycar KC5360
Programmable Continuity Tester 04207031 July 2003
Trent Jackson Jaycar KC5362
Errata: December 2005
Digital Timer For Less Than $20.00 August 2003
Jess Benning/Ross Tester
Current Clamp Adaptor For Multimeters 04109031 September 2003
John Clarke Altronics K2582, Jaycar KC5368
Errata: May 2004
13.5V 17A Bench Supply October 2003
Uses Old PC Power Supply Col Hodgson
Portable 50MHz Frequency Meter 04110031-2-3 October 2003
John Clarke
Altronics K2540, DSE K7001, Jaycar KC5369
Errata: November 2003, January 2004
Programmable PIC-Powered Timer 04111031 November 2003
AKA Master of Time Trent Jackson
MiniCal 5V Meter Calibration Standard 04112031 December 2003
Barry Hubble Errata: April 2004
PIC-Based Car Battery Monitor December 2003
Alan Bonnard Kit from www.futurlec.com only
Shorted Turns Tester ZA1137 February 2004
Bob Parker DSE K7205 refer EA August 1998
ESR Meter Mk2 ZA1044 Pt 1 March 2004
Bob Parker Altronics K2574, DSE K7214 Pt 2 April 2004
Simple DC Power Supply 04103041 March 2004
Peter Smith Errata: May 2004
Poor Man's Metal Locator 04105041 May 2004
Thomas Scarborough
Appliance Energy Meter 04107041-2 Pt 1 July 2004
John Clarke Altronics K4600 DSE K7217 Pt 2 August 2004
See also Circuit Notebook July 2009
Poor Man's Q Meter July 2004
Maurie Findlay
Regulated 125W HV Power Supply For Valve July 2004
Amplifiers Modified PC Power Supply
Leonid Lerner
3-State Logic Probe August 2004
Modified version of May 1998 project
Altronics K2586
IR Remote Checker 04101051 January 2005
Jim Rowe DSE K3055 Jaycar KC5407
4-Minute Shower Timer January 2005
Ross Tester Gum Leaf Energy kit
Inductance & Q-Factor Meter 04102051 Pt 1 February 2005
Leonid Lerner Errata: July 2005 Jan 2006 Pt 2 March 2005
Salvage It! A $10 Lathe & Drill Press Tachometer March 2005
Julian Edgar
Sports Scoreboard Pt 1 March 2005
Jim Rowe Pt 2 April 2005
Jaycar exclusive KC5408 Pt 3 May 2005
See August 2005 for Enhanced Model
Salvage It! An Automatic Stopwatch Timer May 2005
Julian Edgar
The Mesmeriser LED Clock June 2005
Scott Melling Jaycar KC5404/KC5416
Alternative Power Regulator Shunt Regulator June 2005
Ross Tester Oatley Electronics K222
Errata: August 2005
Salvage It! A Voltmeter For Almost Nothing June 2005
Julian Edgar
Salvage It! Salvaging & Using Common Thermostats July 2005
Programmable Flexitimer Digital Timer 04108051-4 August 2005
Jim Rowe DSE K3580 Jaycar KC5415
Errata: December 2005
Enhanced Sports Scoreboard August 2005
Ref Project March-May 2005 Jim Rowe Jaycar kit
Salvage It! Washing Machine Pressure Switches August 2005
Build Your Own Seismograph 04105091 September 2005
Dave Dobeson
PICAXE processor from MicroZed or Altronics
Salvage It! A $5 2-Channel Vibration Sensor October 2005
Julian Edgar
PICAXE-Based 433MHz Wireless Thermometer January 2006
Stan Swan
PICAXE-Powered Thermostat & Temperature Display February 2006
Michael Jeffery Errata: April 2006
Parts from Clinch Electronic Systems
Salvage It! A Low-Cost Large-Display Anemometer March 2006
Julian Edgar
Pocket A/V Test Pattern Generator June 2006
Mick Gergos Altronics K2725
Programmable Analog On-Off Controller July 2006
Greg Radion Ocean Controls kit
Novel PICAXE LED Chaser Clock AXE115S August 2006
Ron Russo/Clive Seager
UHF Prescaler For Frequency Counters 04110061 October 2006
Jim Rowe Parts from mouser.com
12V Digital Clock Timer ZA0019-ZA0020 October 2006
Bill De Rose DSE K3582
Radar Speed Gun DOPPLER1-2 Pt 1 November 2006
Jim Rowe Jaycar exclusive KC5429 Pt 2 December 2006
HeartBeat CPR Trainer 04112061 December 2006
Jim Rowe/Ross Tester
50MHz Frequency Meter Mk2 04110031-2-3 February 2007
John Clarke Jaycar KC5440
PICAXE Bike Computer Ammeter February 2007
Stan Swan
Simple Digital Panel Meter - Ammeter & Voltmeter March 2007
Ross Tester Revised Circuit: June 2007
GPS-Based Frequency Reference 04103071-2 Pt 1 March 2007
Jim Rowe Pt 2 April 2007
Modifications & Additions Pt 3 May 2007
See also September 2011 for improved stability
VU/Peak Meter With LCD Bargraphs 01205071-2 May 2007
John Clarke Jaycar KC5447
Simple Digital Panel Meter - Revisited June 2007
Ross Tester Refer Project March 2007
Build A 6-Digit Nixie Clock NX14L/NX14U Pt 1 July 2007
David Whitby Gless Audio kit Pt 2 August 2007
Tank Water Level Indicator Mk2 05104022 July 2007
Allan March Jaycar KC5449
Refer project April 2002 Errata: August 2007
PID Temperature Controller July 2007
Leonid Lerner Refer Project August 2002
Data Logging Weather Station 04109071-2 Pt 1 September 2007
Glenn Pure Pt 2 October 2007
Errata: November 2007
PICProbe: A Versatile Logic Probe 04110071 October 2007
Ross Purdy Altronics K2587 Jaycar KC5457
PIC-Based Water Tank Level Meter 04111071 Pt 1 November 2007
John Clarke Pt 2 December 2007
Base Station 04101081-2 Pt 3 January 2008
Jaycar KC5460 KC5461 KC5462
Errata: January 2008, September 2008
Improving The Water Tank Level Meter January 2008
Pressure Sensor John Clarke
PIC Programmer SOIC Converter 04211071 November 2007
John Clarke
LPT-To-I2C Interface For Debugging 04203081 March 2008
Jim Rowe
1pps Driver For Quartz Clocks 04103081 March 2008
Jim Rowe
High-Accuracy Digital LC Meter 04105081 May 2008
Jim Rowe Altronics K2533
PIC-Based Flexitimer Mk4 EC8284 June 2008
Jim Rowe Jaycar KC5464
PIC-Based Musical Instrument Tuning Aid 04107081 July 2008
Jim Rowe Altronics K1124
PICAXE 20M LED Thermometer July 2008
Stan Swan
LED Strobe & Tachometer 04108081-4 Pt 1 August 2008
John Clarke Altronics K2510 Pt 2 September 2008
USB Clock With LCD Readout 04110081 Pt 1 October 2008
Mauro Grassi Errata & Pt 2 November 2008
Digital RF Level & Power Meter 04210081-3 October 2008
Jim Rowe
Special Function Timer 05110081/05car081 October 2008
John Clarke Altronics K6140
Test The Salt Content Of Your Swimming Pool December 2008
Leo Simpson
GPS-Synchronised Analog Clock 04203091 March 2009
Geoff Graham Altronics K1129 GPS Module K1131
Errata: April 2009, May 2009
See November 2009 for sweep second version
Digital Audio Millivoltmeter 04103091 March 2009
Jim Rowe See May 2009 for Input Attenuator
The uCurrent: Microcurrent DMM Adaptor April 2009
David L Jones Kit from alternatezone.com
Precision Voltage Reference 04305091 May 2009
Jim Rowe
Audio Attenuator 04205091 May 2009
For the Digital Audio Millivoltmeter Jim Rowe
6-Digit GPS Clock 04105091 Pt 1 May 2009
GPS Clock Driver 07106091 Pt 2 June 2009
Jim Rowe GPS engine module from Altronics
Errata: July/October/December 2009, March 2011
Digital Audio Oscillator June 2009
Darian Lovett/Mauro Grassi Altronics K2543
PICAXE Humidity Measuring Using The HopeRF HH10D June 2009
Wayne Geary/Stan Swan
Smart Battery Capacity Meter 04206091 Pt 1 June 2009
Mauro Grassi Altronics K1700 Pt 2 July 2009
Errata: May 2010
Mk3 Lead-Acid Battery Zapper/Desulphator 04107091 July 2009
Jim Rowe Altronics K1687 Jaycar KC5479
Errata: October 2009
Hand-Held Metal Locator 04207091 July 2009
John Clarke
Converting A Uniden Scanner For AIS August 2009
Plus Slim Jim Antenna Stan Swan
Lead-Acid Battery Condition Checker 04108091 August 2009
Jim Rowe Altronics K1688 Jaycar KC5482
Autodim Add-On For The 6-Digit GPS Clock 04208091 September 2009
Jim Rowe
Simple Seismograph Using PICAXE/PEBBLE September 2009
Stan Swan
Digital Megohm & Leakage Current Meter 04110091 October 2009
Jim Rowe Altronics K2556
Marine Twin Engine Speed Match Indicator 04111091 November 2009
John Clarke Altronics K6220 Jaycar KC5488
GPS Synchronisation 04203091 November 2009
For Clocks With Sweep Hands by Geoff Graham
Refer project March 2009
Digital Capacitor Leakage Meter 04112091 December 2009
Jim Rowe Errata: April 2010 Altronics K2558
7-Segment LED Panel Meter Display December 2009
Greg Radion Ocean Controls KTA-255 & KTA-256
Milliohm Adaptor For Digital Multimeters 04102101 February 2010
Jim Rowe Altronics K2531 Errata: October 2010
Low Capacitance Adaptor For DMMs 04103101 March 2010
Jim Rowe Altronics K2576 Jaycar KC5493
Digital Audio Signal Generator 04203101-2 Pt 1 March 2010
Nicholas Vinen Pt 2 April 2010
Altronics K2553 Errata: June & August 2010 Pt 3 May 2010
LCD Thermometer/Thermostat March 2010
Michael Dedman Altronics K6115
Capacitor Leakage Adaptor For DMMs 04204101 April 2010
Jim Rowe
EHT Stick: Extra High Voltage Probe 04104101 April 2010
Jim Rowe Altronics K2559
Digital Insulation Meter 04106101-2 June 2010
Jim Rowe
Dual Tracking Power Supply 04206101-2-3 Pt 1 June 2010
Nicholas Vinen Altronics K3218 Pt 2 July 2010
Errata: August 2010, September 2010,
January 2011, August 2011
Air Quality Monitor 04306101 June 2010
John Clarke
16-Bit Digital Potentiometer 04107101 July 2010
Jim Rowe
Ultrasonic Cleaner 04208101 August 2010
John Clarke Errata: December 2010
Altronics K6021 Jaycar KC5499
Electrolytic Capacitor Reformer/ 04108101 Pt 1 August 2010
Tester/Leakage Meter Jim Rowe Pt 2 September 2010
Ultrasonic Anti-Fouling For Boats 04109101 Pt 1 September 2010
Leo Simpson/John Clarke Jaycar KC5498 Pt 2 November 2010
Universal USB Data Logger 04112101 Pt 1 December 2010
Mauro Grassi Pt 2 January 2011
Altronics K2572 PCB/Micro from SC Pt 3 February 2011
Errata: January 2011, February 2011, April 2011
Firmware Improvements: May 2011
12V 20-120W Solar Panel Simulator 04103111 March 2011
John Clarke
100V Speaker & Line Checker 04104111 April 2011
Ross Tester
USB Breakout Box 04106111 June 2011
Jim Rowe
Portable Lightning Detector 04107111 July 2011
John Clarke
Digital Spirit Level/Inclinometer 04108111 August 2011
Andrew Levido (Short form kit from Silicon Chip)
Ultrasonic Water Tank Level Gauge 04109111 September 2011
John Clarke Jaycar KC5503
Improved GPS-Based Frequency Reference 04103073 September 2011
Jim Rowe Refer project March-May 2007
G-Force Meter 04108111 November 2011
Andrew Levido (ref Inclinometer August 2011)
Jaycar KC5504
Zener Diode Tester 04111111 November 2011
John Clarke
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05 AUTOMOTIVE
20EPC = "20 Electronic Projects for Cars" Book SOLD OUT
EPC2 = "Electronic Projects For Cars Vol Two" Book 2003
Protector Car Burglar Alarm SC310188 February 1988
John Clarke Errata: August 1988
UHF Remote Alarm Switch SC031288 March 1988
For Car Burglar Alarms John Clarke
Errata: June 88, July 88, Sept 88, Oct 88
See also Kit Clinic: January 1989
Ultrasonic Car Burglar Alarm May 1988
Branko Justic
High Energy Ignition For Your Car SC51588 May 1988
Leo Simpson/John Clarke Altronics DSE Jaycar 20EPC
Errata: April 1993, December 1998
See also Ask SC Feb 1989, Aug 1989, March 1992,
May 1994, Circuit Notebook August 1994, Ask SC
August 1998 re Optoelectronic Ignition, Ask SC
November 1997 for Positive Chassis Points Version
Breakerless Ignition SC51588 June 1988
Leo Simpson/John Clarke Jaycar kit 20EPC
Errata: April 1993, December 1998
See also Ask SC May 1994
Fuel Cut-Off Solenoid For Your Car July 1988
Circuit Notebook Greg Swain
Car Safety Light SC0511088 November 1988
John Clarke 20EPC
See also Circuit Notebook February 1989
Knightrider LED Scanner SC08111881 November 1988
Circuit Notebook Jaycar kit
Car Antenna Adaptor SC0511188 December 1988
John Clarke/Greg Swain 20EPC
Ultrasonic Proximity Detector SC0510289 January 1989
Car Reversing Alarm John Clarke/Greg Swain 20EPC
Errata: March 1989
See Ask SC August 1992 to add a relay output
Auxiliary Brake Light Flasher SC0510489 April 1989
Bob Flynn/Greg Swain
See Ask SC Dec 89 for 6V modification
Exhaust Gas Monitor For Cars & Vans SC0510789 July 1989
Bob Flynn/Leo Simpson
Compact Ultrasonic Car Burglar Alarm July 1989
Greg Swain Oatley Electronics kit 20EPC
Errata: October 1989
UHF Remote Control Car Alarm Switch December 1989
Greg Swain DSE kit Errata: January 1994
Delay Unit For Automatic Antennas SC0510390 March 1990
Greg Swain 20EPC
High Energy Ignition SC0510690 May 1990
For Reluctor Distributors John Clarke 20EPC
Errata: April 1993, December 1998
See also Circuit Notebook February 1996
Speed Alarm For Your Car June 1990
Peter Gray
DC-DC Converter For Car Amplifiers SC05111901 December 1990
John Clarke/Greg Swain Errata: March 1991
Wiper Pulser For Rear Windows SC05211901 December 1990
John Clarke 20EPC
Simple 12/24V Light Chaser SC08106911 April 1991
Darren Yates Jaycar kit
Battery Discharge Pacer SC11108911 July 1991
For Electric Vehicles Dieter Kuenne
LED Digital Tachometer SC05108911 August 1991
Darren Yates Altronics, DSE K3241, Jaycar kits 20EPC
Flashing Alarm Light For Cars November 1991
Syd McKitrick DSE kit 20EPC
Automatic Controller For Car Headlights January 1992
Wally Hammer/Jeff Monegal 20EPC
See Circuit Notebook July 1992
Thermostatic Switch SC05204921 March 1992
For Car Radiator Fans John Clarke 20EPC
Errata: June 1992
3 1/2 Digit Panel Meter SC04110921 September 1992
Darren Yates DSE kit
Easy-To-Build UHF Remote Switch December 1992
Greg Swain Oatley Electronics kit 20EPC
Low Fuel Indicator For Your Car 05203931 February 1993
John Clarke/Greg Swain DSE kit 20EPC
Digital Voltmeter For Your Car 04105931-2 June 1993
Darren Yates DSE, Jaycar kits 20EPC
Errata: July 1996
60-LED Brake Light Array For Your Car August 1993
Leo Simpson Oatley Electronics kit 20EPC
Courtesy Light Switch-Off Timer 05209931 October 1993
John Clarke 20EPC
Water/Coolant Level Alarm 05305941 June 1994
For Your Car Radiator John Clarke/Leo Simpson 20EPC
Jaycar kit Errata: February 1995
Talking Headlight Reminder 01109941 October 1994
Darren Yates DSE, Jaycar kits 20EPC
UHF Radio Alarm Pager Branko Justic November 1994
Oatley Electronics kit
An Easy-To-Build Car Burglar Alarm December 1994
Bernie Gilchrist DSE kit
Dual Channel UHF Remote Control January 1995
Bernie Gilchrist DSE kit
Oil Change Timer For Your Car 05102951 February 1995
Darren Yates
Building A Tube Sub-Woofer March 1995
Julian Edgar Car Sound
Fuel Injector Monitor For Cars 05108951 August 1995
Rick Walters/Leo Simpson Jaycar kit
Errata: September 1995, December 1996
Digital Speedometer & Fuel Gauge Pt 1 October 1995
Jeff Monegal Pt 2 November 1995
Obsolete: kit & chip no longer available
Mixture Display For Fuel Injected Cars 05111951 November 1995
Julian Edgar Jaycar KC5195 EPC2
See p11 ZOOM EFI Tech Special for modification
Engine Immobiliser For Your Car 05310951 December 1995
John Clarke Altronics, Jaycar kits
Errata: December 1996
Low Cost Multi-Tone Dashboard Alarm February 1996
Julian Edgar
Programmable Electronic Ignition 05103961 March 1996
Anthony Nixon Obsolete
Knock Indicator 05302961 April 1996
John Clarke Altronics, Jaycar kits
Feedback On The Programmable Ignition System September 1996
Ref Project March 1996
600W DC-DC Converter For Car Hifi 05308961 Pt 1 October 1996
John Clarke Jaycar kit Pt 2 November 1996
Teeny Timer: A Low-Tech Timer For Your Car April 1997
Leo Simpson
Digital Voltmeter For Your Car 04304971-2 April 1997
John Clarke
Neon Tube Modulator 05105971 May 1997
Rick Walters DSE, Jaycar KC5221
The Bass Barrel Subwoofer August 1997
Julian Edgar Altronics kit
Multi-Spark CDI 05309971 September 1997
Capacitor Discharge Ignition John Clarke EPC2
Altronics K4370 DSE K3307 Jaycar KC5232
Errata: May 1999
Add Central Locking To Your Car October 1997
Leo Simpson Oatley Electronics kit
Speed Alarm For Your Car 0531197-1-2-3 December 1997
John Clarke Altronics, Jaycar kits
Loudness Control For Car Hifi Systems 01111971 December 1997
Rick Walters Jaycar kit
Automatic Garage Door Opener 05104981-2 Pt 1 April 1998
Rick Walters Pt 2 May 1998
Universal High Energy Ignition System 05305981 June 1998
John Clarke Altronics, DSE, Jaycar KC5247 EPC2
Errata: October 1998 See Circuit Notebook
October 2000 for Optoelectronic version
Blocked Filter Alarm For Your Car September 1998
Adrian Cuesta EPC2
Gear Change Indicator For Your Car 05308981-2 September 1998
John Clarke Altronics, Jaycar kits
Turbo Timer For Your Car 05411981 November 1998
John Clarke Altronics K4060, Jaycar KC5254
Errata: February 1999
Engine Immobiliser Mk2 05412981 December 1998
John Clarke DSE, Jaycar KC5255 EPC2
Keypad Engine Immobiliser 05401991 January 1999
John Clarke DSE, Jaycar KC5257
LED Bargraph Ammeter For Your Car 05101991 January 1999
Rick Walters DSE, Jaycar kits Errata: May 1999
Rev Limiter For Cars 05304991/05412981 April 1999
John Clarke Jaycar KC5265 EPC2
Errata: October 2007
Carbon Monoxide CO Alarm 05303991 May 1999
John Clarke
Programmable Ignition Timing 05406991 Pt 1 June 1999
Anthony Nixon Jaycar KC5202 Pt 2 July 1999
Kit no longer available - obsolete EPC2
Daytime Running Lights 05408991 August 1999
AKA Auto Headlight Switch John Clarke
Altronics, DSE, Jaycar kits
Errata: September 1999
Digital Speed Alarm For Cars 05310991-2 Pt 1 November 1999
John Clarke Altronics K4345 Jaycar KC5279 Pt 2 December 1999
See also Circuit Notebook February 2006 EPC2
Digital Voltmeter For Your Car 05102001 February 2000
John Clarke Altronics, DSE, Jaycar kits EPC2
Errata: March, August 2000
Ultrasonic Parking Radar February 2000
Branko Justic Oatley Electronics kit
OzTrip Car Computer Pt 1 March 2000
Robert Priestley Oztechnics kit Pt 2 April 2000
Digital Tachometer For Your Car 05104001-2 April 2000
John Clarke Altronics, DSE, Jaycar KC5290 EPC2
Digital Fuel Mixture Display 05108001-2 Pt 1 September 2000
John Clarke Pt 2 October 2000
Altronics K4347 DSE K4213 Jaycar KC5300
Installing A Free-Air Subwoofer In Your Car October 2000
Julian Edgar
Headlight Reminder For Cars 05108011 August 2001
John Clarke Altronics K4348 Jaycar KC5317 EPC2
Automotive Thermometer 05110011-2 October 2001
John Clarke Altronics kit
Neon Tube Modulator For Cars 05111011 November 2001
Rick Walters Jaycar KC5322 EPC2
Motorbike Alarm 05101021 January 2002
Mick Gergos Errata: February 2002 EPC2
http://users.tpg.com.au/micwen/bikealarm
12V Battery Guardian 05105021 May 2002
John Clarke Altronics K4080 Jaycar KC5334
Errata: July 2002
Compact 0-80A Automotive Ammeter 05106021-3 June 2002
John Clarke Altronics, DSE, Jaycar KC5336
Driving Light Protector 03109021 September 2002
Rick Walters Jaycar KC5337
Tiptronic-Style Gear Indicator 05101031-2-3 January 2003
John Clarke Altronics K4346 Jaycar KC5344
Errata: Feb 2003, Dec 2003, Jan 2004
LED Lighting For Your Car 05103031-6 March 2003
Peter Smith Jaycar kits KC5354/5/6/7/9 EPC2
Little Dynamite Subwoofer March 2003
Julian Edgar EPC2
Big Blaster Subwoofer May 2003
Julian Edgar
Adjustable DC-DC Converter For Cars 11106031 June 2003
John Clarke
Altronics K6320 DSE K3234 Jaycar KC5358
Digital Instrument Display 05108031-2 Pt 1 August 2003
John Clarke Pt 2 September 2003
Altronic K4375 DSE K3237 Jaycar KC5365
PIC-Based Car Battery Monitor December 2003
Alan Bonnard Kit from www.futurlec.com only
QuickBrake 05103041/05car071 March 2004
Emergency Brake Light Trigger/Delta Throttle Timer
John Clarke Jaycar KC5373 - kit discontinued
Also published in Performance Electronics For Cars 2004
Smart Fuel Mixture Display 05104041 April 2004
John Clarke Jaycar KC5374
Courtesy Light Delay For Cars 05106041 June 2004
John Clarke Jaycar KC5392 Errata: July 2004
Smart Mixture Meter: Performance Electronics For Cars 2004
05car011 John Clarke Jaycar KC5374
Duty Cycle Meter: Performance Electronics For Cars 2004
05car021 John Clarke Jaycar KC5375 - discontinued
High Temperature Digital Thermometer With LCD: Performance
Electronics For Cars 2004
05car041 John Clarke Jaycar KC5376
Versatile Auto Timer: Performance Electronics For Cars 2004
05car081 John Clarke Jaycar KC5379
Universal Voltage Switch: Performance Electronics For Cars 2004
05car061 John Clarke Jaycar KC5377
05112081 December 2008
Universal Frequency Switch: Performance Electronics For Cars 2004
05car051 John Clarke Jaycar KC5378
Digital Pulse Adjuster: Performance Electronics For Cars 2004
05car131 John Clarke Jaycar KC5384
LCD Hand Controller: Performance Electronics For Cars 2004
05car141 John Clarke Jaycar KC5386
Peak-Hold Injector Adaptor: Performance Electronics For Cars 2004
05car151-2 John Clarke Jaycar KC5395 - discontinued
Digital Fuel Adjuster: Performance Electronics For Cars 2004
05car121 John Clarke Jaycar KC5385
Digital Speedo Corrector: Performance Electronics For Cars 2004
05car091 John Clarke Jaycar KC5380 - discontinued -
replaced with KC5435 SC December 2006_
Independent Electronic Boost Controller: Performance
Electronics For Cars 2004
05car131 John Clarke Jaycar KC5387
Nitrous Fuel Controller: Performance Electronics For Cars 2004
05car111 John Clarke Jaycar KC5382 - discontinued
AKA 12V Speed Controller/Lamp Dimmer Ref November 2008
Altronics K6008
Intelligent Turbo Timer: Performance Electronics For Cars 2004
05car031 John Clarke Jaycar KC5383 - discontinued
V8 Doorbell 05101051 January 2005
John Clarke Jaycar KC5405/KC5406
Errata: March 2005
Install Your Own In-Car Video April 2005
Gary Rollans Components from Jaycar
Carbon Monoxide CO Alert/Alarm 05108051 August 2005
John Clarke DSE K4614 Errata: September 2005
Bilge Sniffer/Alarm 05109051 September 2005
John Clarke DSE K4615
Alcohol Level Meter 05090051 October 2005
RBT Blood Alcohol Concentration BAC Checker
John Clarke Errata: November 2005
No kit - sensor from Jaycar
High-Energy Electronic Ignition 05112051 Pt 1 December 2005
John Clarke DSE K3305 Jaycar KC5419 Pt 2 January 2006
Errata: January 2006
Intercooler Water Spray Controller 05104041 March 2006
Julian Edgar Jaycar KC5374/KC5422
Refer Mixture Meter project April 2004 and
Performance Electronics For Cars Book
Vehicle Multi-Voltage Monitor 05105061 May 2006
John Clarke DSE K4608 Jaycar KC5424
See also Circuit Notebook June 2009
LED Tachometer 05111061-2 Pt 1 October 2006
John Clarke Pt 2 November 2006
Errata: December 2006
DC Relay Switch 05211061 November 2006
John Clarke Jaycar KC5434 Errata: December 2006
Radar Speed Gun DOPPLER1-2 Pt 1 November 2006
Jim Rowe Jaycar exclusive KC5429 Pt 2 December 2006
Super Speedo Corrector 05112061 December 2006
John Clarke Jaycar KC5435
12/24V Auxiliary Battery Controller For Vehicles December 2006
Branko Justic/Ross Tester Oatley Kit K227
Temperature Switch 05car101 January 2007
John Clarke Jaycar KC5381 Errata: April 2006
Also published in Performance Electronics For Cars 2004
Car Air-Conditioner Controller 05101071 January 2007
John Clarke Jaycar KC5437
Garage Door Remote Telltale 03101071-2 January 2007
Jim Rowe
Simple Variable Boost Control 05102072 February 2007
For cars with turbochargers Denis Cobley
Jaycar KC5438 Errata: March 2007
Fuel Cut Defeater 05102071 February 2007
For cars with variable boost control Denis Cobley
Jaycar KC5439 Errata: March 2007
Programmable Ignition System 05104071-3 Pt 1 March 2007
John Clarke Pt 2 April 2007
Jaycar KC5442 Pt 3 May 2007
Errata: May 2007, September 2007, November 2007
Knock Detector 05106071 June 2007
For The Programmable Ignition System John Clarke
Universal Frequency Switch 05car051 June 2007
John Clarke Jaycar KC5378
Also published in Performance Electronics For Cars 2004
Adaptive Turbo Timer 05108071 August 2007
John Clarke Jaycar KC5451
Shift Indicator & Rev Limiter For Cars 05102081-2 February 2008
John Clarke
Replacement CDI Module 05105081 May 2008
For Motorbikes/Small Petrol Motors John Clarke
Altronics K4025, Jaycar KC5466
Special Function Timer 05110081/05car081 October 2008
John Clarke Altronics K6140
12V Speed Controller/12V Lamp Dimmer 05111081 November 2008
Leo Simpson Altronics K6008
AKA Nitrous Fuel Controller PEC 2004
Wideband Air-Fuel Mixture Display 05311081 November 2008
AKA Oxygen Sensor Display John Clarke
Errata: January 2009
Simple Voltage Switch 05112081/05car061 December 2008
John Clarke
Car Scrolling Display 05101091-2 Pt 1 December 2008
Mauro Grassi Pt 2 January 2009
Altronics K4352 Errata & Pt 3 February 2009
School Zone Speed Alert April 2009
Jim Rowe Jaycar KC5472 Errata: May 2009
Wideband Oxygen O2 Sensor 05110091 Pt 1 September 2009
John Clarke Jaycar KC5485/KC5486 Pt 2 October 2009
Errata: November 2009, January 2010
Voltage Interceptor 05112091 Pt 1 December 2009
For Cars With ECUs John Clarke Errata & Pt 2 January 2010
Jaycar KC5490
GPS Car Computer 05101101 Pt 1 January 2010
Geoff Graham Altronics K1133 Pt 2 February 2010
OBDII Interface For A Laptop Computer 05102101 February 2010
(OBDII To RS232 Interpreter) John Clarke
Altronics K4065
GPS Boat Computer/Navigator 05101101 October 2010
Geoff Graham Altronics K1143
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06 RADIO COMMUNICATIONS
Subcarrier ACS Adaptor For FM Tuners SC0611287 January 1988
John Clarke/Leo Simpson
See also Ask SC November 1992 for modifications
Flexo Shortwave Antenna January 1988
Ed Noll
Line Isolation Unit For Phone Patch Operation February 1988
Garry Cratt Amateur Radio
RF Sniffer Probe And Preamplifier SC0410688 June 1988
Garry Cratt Amateur Radio
See also p80 Amateur Radio September 1988
DC-To-DC Switchmode Battery Charger SC14109881 September 1988
For 12V Gel Batteries Garry Cratt
Amateur Radio Errata: November 1988
FM Stereo Transmitter Mini-Mitter SC0611088 October 1988
John Clarke Altronics, DSE, Jaycar kits
Errata: December 1988
Convert CB Radio To 28MHz Amateur Band SC0621088 October 1988
Garry Cratt
Simple Adaptor To Receive SSB On S/W AM Receivers December 1988
Garry Cratt Amateur Radio
Relative Signal Strength Indicator For Amateur January 1989
Radio Scanners Garry Cratt Amateur Radio
Simple VHF FM Monitor Receiver SC0610389 Pt 1 February 1989
Garry Cratt Amateur Radio DSE kit Pt 2 March 1989
Errata: September 1989
Simple Stub Filter To Eliminate TV Interference May 1989
Garry Cratt Amateur Radio
Intelligent 12V Gel Battery Charger SC11107891 July 1989
Garry Cratt Amateur Radio Altronics kit
GaAsFet Preamplifier For The 2-Metre Band August 1989
Garry Cratt Amateur Radio
Dual Tone Multi-Frequency DTMF Encoder For September 1989
Custom Control Circuits Garry Cratt
Amateur Radio
2-Chip Portable AM Stereo Radio SC0610889 Pt 1 September 1989
Steve Payor Pt 2 October 1989
Errata: May 1990 Pt 3 November 1989
FM Radio Intercom For Motorbikes SC0611189 Pt 1 October 1989
John Clarke DSE kit Pt 2 November 1989
Gladesville GaAsFet Amplifier For Amateur TV October 1989
"Julie" Kentwell
Super Sensitive FM Bug/Wireless Microphone ZA1431 November 1989
Greg Swain DSE K5006
Two-tone Test Oscillator For SSB Transmitters November 1989
Garry Cratt Amateur Radio
Radfax Decoder SC0311189 November 1989
John Clarke Jaycar kit Errata: June 1990
HF Receiver For The 40-Metre Band SC06112891 December 1989
Garry Cratt Amateur Radio Errata: March 1990
Active Antenna For The Shortwave Bands January 1990
Greg Swain Errata: May 1990
Phone Patch For Radio Amateurs SC12112891 Pt 1 January 1990
John Clarke/Greg Swain Pt 2 February 1990
Errata: August 1990
Random Wire Antenna Tuner For 6-Metres February 1990
Garry Cratt Amateur Radio
VOX With Delayed Audio SC0610490 April 1990
Darren Yates Errata: June 1990
Active CW Filter SC0620490 April 1990
Garry Cratt Amateur Radio
The Mozzie CW Transceiver May 1990
Clive Chamberlain
Electronic Load SC14106902 May 1990
Gary Cratt Amateur Radio
Simple Shortwave Converter SC0610990 September 1990
For the 2-Metre Band Garry Cratt Amateur Radio
6-Metre Amateur Transmitter SC06111901 November 1990
Garry Cratt Amateur Radio
5W Power Amplifier SC06101911 December 1990
For the 6-Metre Amateur Transmitter
Gary Cratt Amateur Radio
Universal Wideband RF Preamplifier SC06103911 March 1991
Garry Cratt Amateur Radio
Easytune FSK Indicator SC06104911 April 1991
For HF Transmissions Garry Cratt Amateur Radio
13.5V 25A Power Supply SC14105911-2 Pt 1 May 1991
For Amateur Transceivers John Clarke Pt 2 June 1991
Active Filter To Improve CW Reception SC06106911 June 1991
Garry Cratt Amateur Radio
PEP Monitor Circuit SC06107911 July 1991
Garry Cratt Amateur Radio
Simple Turnstile Antenna For Weather Satellite November 1991
Reception Garry Cratt Amateur Radio
Baby Room Monitor SC06210911 January 1992
John Clarke
Relative Field Strength Meter SC06110921 September 1992
Garry Cratt Amateur Radio
FM Radio Receiver SC06111921 November 1992
Darren Yates DSE kit
PLL Demodulator For FM Amateur Receivers November 1992
Garry Cratt Amateur Radio
Flea-Power AM Radio Transmitter SC0612921 January 1993
Darren Yates
AM Radio Trainer 06106931 Pt 1 June 1993
Marque Crozman/Leo Simpson DSE kit Pt 2 July 1993
Crystal Controlled IF Generator 06107931 July 1993
Build A 6-Metre Handheld Transceiver February 1994
Garry Cratt Amateur Radio
80-Metre AM/CW Transmitter ZA1293/06106941 June 1994
Darren Yates DSE K6004
A Microprocessor Controlled Morse Keyer August 1994
Alaexandre Zatsepin FLC Microdesign kit
Dual Diversity Tuner 06307941/2 Pt 1 August 1994
John Clarke Errata: Sept 1994 Pt 2 September 1994
Minivox Voice Operated Relay 06109941 September 1994
Darren Yates Altronics, DSE, Jaycar KC5172
Errata: December 1996
AM Radio For Aircraft Weather Beacons 06107941 September 1994
Darren Yates DSE kit
80-Metre DSB Amateur Rig Transmitter 06110941 November 1994
Leon Williams Jaycar kit
Wideband Preamplifier Has Response To 950MHz January 1995
Garry Cratt Amateur Radio
Subcarrier Decoder ACS For FM Receivers 06103951 March 1995
John Clarke Jaycar kit
Simple 2-Transistor CW Filter 06104951 March 1995
Darren Yates
FM Radio Trainer 06303951 Pt 1 April 1995
John Clarke DSE kit Pt 2 May 1995
Mains Music Transmitter & Receiver May 1995
Jeff Monegal Errata: July 1995
CB Transverter For The 80M Amateur Band Pt 1 November 1995
Leon Williams Pt 2 December 1995
3-Band HF Amateur Receiver 06109961 September 1996
Leon Williams DSE kit
Active Filter For CW Reception 06112961 December 1996
Leon Williams
FM Radio Tuner Card For Your PC 06106991 June 1999
Mark Roberts Jaycar kit Errata: August 1999
See Circuit Notebook December 1999
For Power-On Muting
A Morse Clock 06112001 December 2000
Leon Williams
Minimitter FM Stereo Transmitter 06104011 April 2001
John Clarke Altronics, DSE, Jaycar kits
Direct Conversion Receiver 06107021 Pt 1 July 2002
For The 7MHz Amateur Band Leon Williams Pt 2 August 2002
Micromitter: FM Stereo Transmitter 06112021 December 2002
John Clarke Jaycar KC5341, DSE K5009
Simple VHF FM/AM Regenerative Receiver 06212021 December 2002
Andrew Woodfield DSE K5015 Errata: April 2003
Weatherproof 2.4GHz WiFi Antennas 06108031 August 2003
Rob Clark
Smart Radio Modem For Microcontrollers 06111031 November 2003
Nenad Stojadinovic Altronics K9000
VHF Receiver For Weather Satellites 06112031 December 2003
Jim Rowe DSE K3226 Errata: January 2004 p38,
February 2004, April 2004, October 2004
Antenna/RF Preamp For Weather Satellites 06101041 January 2004
Jim Rowe Errata: April 2004
'WiFry': 2.4GHz WiFi Antenna September 2004
Stan Swan
Yagi Antenna For UHF CB February 2005
Stan Swan
PICAXE Data Over 477MHz UHF CB March 2005
Stan Swan
433MHz Wireless Data Communication December 2005
Stan Swan
Little Jim: AM Radio Transmitter 06101061-2 January 2006
Jim Rowe
Minispot 455kHz Modulated Oscillator 06101081 January 2008
Mauro Grassi Errata: July 2008
Digital VFO With LCD Graphics Display 06103081 March 2008
Andrew Woodfield
Planet Jupiter/Radio Jove Receiver 06108081 August 2008
Jim Rowe Altronics K1127
433MHz Sniffer 06101111 January 2011
Stan Swan
433MHz Locator Transmitter 06102111 February 2011
Stan Swan
The Maximite Microcomputer 06103111 Pt 1 March 2011
Geoff Graham Pt 2 April 2011
Altronics K9550 Pt 3 May 2011
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07 COMPUTERS
End Of File Indicator For Modems SC71288 February 1988
Greg Swain See Circuit Notebook May 1988
Line Filter/Mains Muzzler SC10101891 January 1989
Leo Simpson
Simple Computer Sound Repeater SC07104891 January 1989
Leo Simpson/John Clarke
Build Your Own LED Message Board by Don McKenzie
Part 1: Overview March 1989
Part 2: How The Interface Circuitry Works April 1989
Part 3: Building The Message Board Control Unit May 1989
Part 4: Building & Testing The Display Panel June 1989
Biofeedback Monitor For Your PC May 1989
Jim Barbarello
Baby Tower AT-Compatible Kit Computer August 1989
Greg Swain Electronic Solutions kit
1Mb Printer Buffer October 1989
Don McKenzie
Radfax Decoder SC0311189 November 1989
John Clarke Jaycar kit Errata: June 1990
Digital Voice Recorder Board SC07111891 December 1989
John Clarke
Multi Purpose I/O Board For IBM PCs March 1991
Graham Dicker PC Computers
PC Voice Recorder SC07107911 August 1991
Darren Yates
Build This Fax/Modem For Your Computer September 1991
Leo Simpson PC Marketplace kit
PC Talking Voltmeter SC07110911 Pt 1 October 1991
Darren Yates Pt 2 November 1991
Errata: December 1991
Compact Digital Voice Recorder February 1992
Leo Simpson
MAL 4.03 Microcontroller Board Pt 1 November 1992
Barry Rozema Pt 2 December 1992
Part 3 Pt 3 February 1993
Alphanumeric LCD Demonstration Board 07106931 May 1993
Darren Yates Altronics kit
Windows-Based Digital Logic Analyser Pt 1 June 1993
Jussi Jumppanen kit Pt 2 July 1993
The Southern Cross Computer August 1993
Peter Crowcroft/Craig Jones DIY Electronics kit
Peripherals For The Southern Cross Z80 Computer December 1993
Printer Status Indicator For PCs 07101941 January 1994
Darren Yates
Control Stepper Motors With Your PC 07201941 January 1994
Marque Crozman Altronics, Jaycar kits
PC-Based Nicad Battery Monitor 07103941 June 1994
Darren Yates
SmallTalk: Tiny Voice Digitiser For The PC July 1994
Darren Yates
A Low-Cost MIDI Adaptor For Your PC Or Amiga July 1995
George Hansper
Audio Lab: A PC-Controlled Audio Test Pt 1 August 1995
Instrument Roger Kent RSK kit Pt 2 September 1995
Build A PC-Controlled Robot From Surplus Parts November 1995
Tony Mercer Refer Stepper Motor article,
SC January 1994
Test Your Reaction Time Using A PC February 1996
Rick Walters
Build The Minilog: An 8-Bit Data Logger July 1996
Anthony Mott MicroZed Computers kit
Multimedia Sound System 01110961
Pt 1: Bridged Amplifiers On A PC Card: TDA1519A October 1996
Pt 2: Loudspeakers November 1996
Rick Walters Altronics, Jaycar kits
Errata: February 1997, July 1997
Digi-Temp Temperature Monitor January 1997
Graham Blowes Mantis Micro Products kit
Errata: April 1997
Computer Controlled Power Supply 04101971 Pt 1 January 1997
Rick Walters Pt 2 February 1997
PC-Controlled Moving Message Display February 1997
John Western ex-Oatley Electronics kit
Teletext Decoder For Your PC May 1997
Chris Schach/Braden Phillips Current Dynamics kit
The Spacewriter Message Wand 08305971 May 1997
John Clarke Jaycar kit
A PC-Controlled Thermometer/Thermostat June 1997
Mark Roberts Softmark Software/Parts
See also November 2000
Flexible Interface Card For PCs 07107971 July 1997
Rick Walters Jaycar KC5230
Errata: August 1997, October 1997, November 1997
PC Card For A Stepper Motor 07108971 August 1997
Rick Walters Errata: November 1997
PC Card For Two Stepper Motors 07208971 September 1997
Rick Walters Errata: November 1997
PC-Controlled 6-Channel Voltmeter 07110971 October 1997
Mark Roberts Parts & Software From Softmark
A 2-Axis Robot With Gripper December 1997
Graeme Matthewson Oatley Electronics kit
Stepper Motor Driver With Onboard Buffer 07109971 December 1997
Rick Walters Jaycar kit Errata: January 1998
PC-Controlled LCD Board 04104981 March 1998
Rick Walters
PC-Controlled 0-30kHz Sinewave Generator April 1998
Mark Roberts Softmark kit
A Chook Raffle/Random Number Generator Program April 1998
For Your PC Rick Walters Errata: December 1998
Simple I/O Card With Automatic Data Logging August 1998
Mark Roberts Parts from Softmark
Stress-O-Meter 07111981 October 1998
Rick Walters
Getting Going With BASIC Stamp January 1999
Ross Tester/Bob Nicol DSE, MicroZed kits
3-Channel Current Monitor With Data Logging March 1999
Mark Roberts Parts from Softmark
DIY PIC Programmer March 1999
Michael Covington/Ross Tester Oatley kit
XYZ Table With Stepper Motor Control
Part 1: Introduction May 1999
Part 2: Building The X-Y Table June 1999
Part 3: Building The Z Axis July 1999
Part 4: Motor Control Boards 07208991-2 August 1999
Part 5: Power Supply & Software 10108993 September 1999
Part 6: Pen Holder & Plotting Procedure October 1999
Ken Ferguson & Rick Walters
FM Radio Tuner Card For Your PC 06106991 June 1999
Mark Roberts Jaycar kit Errata: August 1999
See Circuit Notebook December 1999
Remote Modem Controller 07408991 August 1999
Leon Williams Jaycar kit Errata: March 2000
PC Monitor Checker 04108991 August 1999
C C Roher Altronics, Jaycar kits
See also Circuit Notebook November 1999
Voice Direct Speech Recognition 07109991 September 1999
Ross Tester Adilam Electronics kit
Errata: October 1999
PC Powerhouse 12112991 December 1999
Barry Hubble Jaycar kit Errata: January 2000
Parallel Port I/O Card For PCs January 2000
Peter Smith DSE kit K2805
AT Keyboard Translator May 2000
Steve Carroll/Bob Nicol
Control Electronics/MicroZed Computers kits
PC-Controlled VHF FM Receiver June 2000
Mark Roberts Softmark kit
Errata: Sept 2000, March 2001
Moving Message Display Atilla Aknar July 2000
obsolete - software no longer available
8-Channel PC Relay Board September 2000
Ross Tester Oatley Electronics kit
Programmable Electronic Thermostat/Thermometer November 2000
Michael Jeffery Clinch Security Systems kit
Software from Softmark Refer project June 1997
Parallel Port LCD & Thermostat December 2000
Peter Crowcroft/Frank Crivelli Jaycar kit
PIC Programmer & TestBed 07101011 January 2001
Barry Hubble/Peter Smith DSE K3603
Errata: March 2001, November 2006
MIDI-Mate: A MIDI Interface For PCs 01201011 February 2001
Jim Rowe Jaycar kit Errata: February 2003
Simple MIDI Expansion Box 01103011 March 2001
Jim Rowe
Parallel Port PIC Programmer & Checkerboard March 2001
David Deer Jaycar kit KC5307
Errata: April 2001, July 2001Update July 2003
A GPS Module For Your PC PJGPS2K1 April 2001
Peter Johnson RCS PC Board
PC Games Port Tester June 2001
Trent Jackson
A PC To Die For Pt 1 June 2001
Build It Yourself Pt 2 July 2001
Greg Swain Pt 3 August 2001
MP3 Jukebox 07109011 Pt 1 September 2001
Peter Smith Altronics kit Pt 2 October 2001
FAQs January, April 2002 Errata: December 2002
PC-Controlled Mains Switch 10109011 September 2001
Trent Jackson/Ross Tester Altronics kit
Errata: April 2002, April 2006
Building Your Own PC - One Man's Approach October 2001
Atmel Programming Adapter 07110011 October 2001
Peter Smith Errata: December 2001, October 2002
PC Infrared Transceiver 07112011 December 2001
Peter Smith TDFS4500 from Farnell cat 315-2686
Altronics K2740, DSE K3608, Jaycar KC5323
PIC Fun And Games December 2001
Ross Tester
eLabtronics kit also available from Altronics
PICFun eTimer 4-Way Event/Race/Anything Timer February 2002
Ross Tester eLabtronics kit
Digital Storage Logic Probe For Win98 04308021 August 2002
Trent Jackson/Ross Tester Errata: October 2002
Digital Instrument Adaptor 04108021 August 2002
A Sound Card Interface For PC Test Instruments
Peter Smith See also Circuit Notebook May 2003
PC Parallel Port Wizard 07210021 October 2002
Trent Jackson
AVR ISP Serial Programmer 07110021 October 2002
Stephen Davies/Peter Smith Jaycar KC5340
Errata: April 2003
Windows-Based EPROM Programmer 07112021 Pt 1 November 2002
Jim Rowe Pt 2 December 2002
DSE kit K3605 Pt 3 February 2003
Upgraded Software June 2004
Phoenix Type Smart Card Reader 07201031 January 2003
David Freeman Jaycar kit KC5342
PIC Programmer Interface Notes: February 2003
Errata: March 2003
Ref Project March 2001 Jaycar kit KC5307
See July 2003 for Mk2
PICAXE: Introduction & Simple LED Flasher February 2003
Stan Swan http://picaxe.orcon.net.nz
PICAXE: Shop Door Minder March 2003
PICAXE: Heartbeat Simulator April 2003
3 DIY PIC Programmers April 2003
Jim Rowe
Ozitronics/DIY Electronics kits K81, K149, K160
Building A Quiet PC April 2003
Peter Humphreys
PICAXE: Motor Controller May 2003
Printer Port Tester Hardware Simulator 07105031 May 2003
Jim Rowe DSE kit K3609
Errata re PCB number: June 2003
PICAXE: Chookhouse Door Controller June 2003
Stan Swan
PICAXE-Controlled Telephone Intercom June 2003
David Lincoln
PICAXE-08 Port Expansion June 2003
David Lincoln
PICAXE: Data Communications July 2003
Stan Swan
Smart Card Reader/Programmer 07107031 July 2003
Peter Smith Jaycar KC5361 Exclusive
Errata: September 2006
Updating The PIC Programmer & Checkerboard July 2003
Peter Smith refer project March 2001
PC Infrared Remote Receiver 07108031 August 2003
Peter Smith Altronics K2755 Jaycar KC5366
Errata: September 2003, November 2003
PICAXE: Fat Cat Clever Code August 2003
Stan Swan
Portable Serial PIC Programmer 07109031 September 2003
Peter Smith
Altronics K9505 DSE K3610 Jaycar KC5367
Errata: July 2005, February 2006
PICAXE: A Datalogger & A Napping LEDs Circuit September 2003
Stan Swan
PICAXE: 18X Series & 18A Temperature Sensor November 2003
Stan Swan
PICAXE: Keyboards 101 December 2003
Stan Swan
PICAXE-18X 4-Channel Datalogger
Pt 1: Basic Module January 2004
Pt 2: Real Time Clock February 2004
Pt 3: Humidity Sensor, More Memory & An LCD March 2004
Clive Seager Errata: August 2004
PC Power Rail Monitor 07102041 February 2004
Jim Rowe Altronics K2895
PC Or PICAXE Interface For UHF Remote Control April 2004
John Holliday Refer Project June 2003
UHF Wireless Parallel Port 07105041 May 2004
Nenad Stojadinovic kit
Automating PC Power-Up June 2004
Peter Smith
Upgraded Software For The Windows-Based Eprom June 2004
Programmer refer November 2002-February 2003
Jim Rowe
PICAXE: Programmable Robot 07209041 September 2004
Thomas Scarborough Errata: November 2004
PICAXE-08M Kit: Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer September 2004
Clive Seager picaxe.co.uk microzed.com.au
USB Power Injector 07110041 October 2004
Jim Rowe Altronics K2910, Jaycar KC5399
USB-Controlled Power Switch 10111041 November 2004
Jim Rowe Jaycar KC5401
Errata: December 2004
PICAXE: Rudolph Infrared Remote Control November 2004
Clive Seager picaxe.co.uk microzed.com.au
Solar-Powered Wireless Weather Station 07112041 December 2004
Uses PICAXE Nenad Stojadinovic
PICAXE: Picaxus Interruptus December 2004
Stan Swan
PICAXE: Simon Says January 2005
Clive Seager picaxe.co.uk microzed.com.au
USB Electrocardiograph 07102051 February 2005
Jim Rowe DSE K3704
A Cheap UV EPROM Eraser March 2005
Barry Hubble
PICAXE Data Over 477MHz UHF CB March 2005
Stan Swan
PICAXE In Schools by Clive Seager
Pt 1: Assembling Your Schools Experimenter Board May 2005
Pt 2: Responding To Input Signals June 2005
Pt 3: Making Sounds & Measuring Temperature July 2005
Pt 4: Making Things Move September 2005
Pt 5: Adding IR RC & Voice Recording November 2005
PICAXE Colour Recognition System June 2005
Clive Seager
AVR200 Single Board Computer Pt 1 June 2005
Ed Schoell Kit from www.jedmicro.com.au Pt 2 July 2005
Serial Stepper Motor Controller July 2005
Greg Radion Kit from www.oceancontrols.com.au
Serial LCD Driver August 2005
Graeme Matthewson Oatley Electronics K221
Errata: September 2005
Dead Simple USB Breakout Box October 2005
Stan Swan
PICAXE iButton Reader AXE109 October 2005
Clive Seager Errata: December 2005
Serial I/O Controller & Analog Sampler 07111051 November 2005
Trent Jackson DSE K3090
Errata: December 2005, January 2006
433MHz Wireless Data Communication December 2005
Stan Swan
PIC In-Circuit Programming Add-On December 2005
Keith Anderson
AVR ISP SocketBoard 07103061 March 2006
Peter Smith Jaycar KC5421
Refer projects October 2001 and October 2002
PICAXE Goes Wireless AXE210 Pt 1 April 2006
Clive Seager Pt 2 May 2006
Multi-Throttle Controller For PC Flight Sims August 2006
Robert Gott
PICAXE Net Server Pt 1 September 2006
Clive Seager Pt 2 October 2006
. Pt 3 November 2006
Starter packs from microzed.com.au Pt 4 December 2006
Dual Core PICAXE Infrared Data Communication April 2007
Stan Swan
Playback Adapter For CD-ROM Drives 07112071 Pt 1 November 2007
Mauro Grassi Jaycar KC5459 Pt 2 December 2007
Errata: December 2007
See also Circuit Notebook July 2008
Low-Cost Programmer For dsPICs & PICs 07105081 May 2008
Mauro Grassi Jaycar KC5467
Errata: June 2008
USB Power Injector 07110041 June 2008
For External Hard Drives Greg Swain
Errata: July 2008
Manual 2-Way USB Device Switch 07104091 April 2009
Jim Rowe/Greg Swain
6-Digit GPS Clock 04105091 Pt 1 May 2009
GPS Clock Driver 07106091 Pt 2 June 2009
Jim Rowe GPS engine module from Altronics
Errata: July/October/December 2009, March 2011
Autodim Add-On For The 6-Digit GPS Clock 04208091 September 2009
Jim Rowe
Universal I/O Board With USB Interface October 2009
Dr Pj Radcliffe www.interestingbytes.wordpress.com
WIB Web Server In A Box 07111091 Pt 1 November 2009
Mauro Grassi Errata & Pt 2 December 2009
Altronics K6210 Jaycar KC5489 Errata & Pt 3 January 2010
See also Circuit Notebook June 2010
Internet Time Display Module For The WIB February 2010
Mauro Grassi
FAQs On The Web Server In A Box (WIB) April 2010
Arduino-Compatible I/O USB Relay Controller April 2010
Greg Radion/Ross Tester Ocean Controls KTA-223
PICAXE Project Development System July 2010
Jeff Monegal Oatley K277
The Maximite Microcomputer 06103111 Pt 1 March 2011
Geoff Graham Pt 2 April 2011
Altronics K9550 Pt 3 May 2011
USB Stereo Recording/Playback Interface 07106111 June 2011
Jim Rowe Errata: July 2011
See Circuit Notebook Sept 2011 For Phantom Power
The miniMaximite 07111111 Pt 1 November 2011
Geoff Graham (ref Maximite March 2011)
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08 GAMES
Plasma Display EHT Generator SC0820888 August 1988
Leo Simpson
Electronic Fish Bite Detector OE42F September 1988
Branko Justic Errata: February 1989
Vader Voice SC08108881 September 1988
Darth Junior DSE kit
Poor Man's Plasma Display SC11111881 November 1988
Leo Simpson Errata: January 1989
Knightrider LED Scanner SC08111881 November 1988
Circuit Notebook Jaycar kit
Map Reader For Trip Calculations SC08103891 March 1989
Malcolm Young/Leo Simpson
Syntom Synthesised Tom-Tom May 1989
Leo Simpson
Pools/Lotto Selector SC08105891-2 May 1989
Malcolm Young Errata: June 1989
Garbage Reminder SC08108891 August 1989
John Clarke Errata: October 1989
Hot Canaries SC08112891 February 1990
John Clarke
Workout Timer For Aerobics Classes SC08102901 March 1990
Steve Calder
Electronic Die/Dice SC08107901 July 1990
Darren Yates DSE kit
Horace The Electronic Cricket SC08106901 August 1990
John Clarke Jaycar kit
SurfSound Simulator SC08109901 October 1990
Darren Yates
Ticking Egg Timer SC08110901 November 1990
Darren Yates
The Big Escape SC08112901 December 1990
Darren Yates
The Fruit Machine SC08101911 January 1991
Bruce Baguley
2-Tone Alarm Module SC08111901 January 1991
Darren Yates Jaycar kit
Simple 12/24V Light Chaser SC08106911 April 1991
Darren Yates Jaycar kit
Executive Thingie SC08103921 April 1992
Darren Yates
Number Cruncher SC08110921 December 1992
Greig Sheridan/Darren Yates
Electronic Cockroach 08310921 February 1993
John Clarke
Reaction Trainer 08312921 March 1993
John Clarke
Low-Cost Quiz Game Adjudicator 08106931 July 1993
Darren Yates see Ask SC Aug 93
Remote-Controlled Electronic Cockroach 08307931 September 1993
John Clarke
Siren Sound Generator November 1993
Bernie Gilchrist DSE K5514
1-Chip Melody Generator December 1993
Bernie Gilchrist DSE kit
Novel LED Torch 08302941 February 1994
John Clarke
Simple LED Chaser 08103941 March 1994
Darren Yates Altronics, DSE, Jaycar kits
Dual Electronic Dice 08105941 May 1994
Darren Yates DSE kit
Clifford The Electronic Cricket 08112941 December 1994
Darren Yates DSE K3533 Jaycar KC5178
Errata: July 2005
Lightning Distance Meter 08103951 March 1995
Darren Yates
Vader Voice 08310951 September 1995
John Clarke DSE K3511, Jaycar kit
Magnetic Card Reader & Display January 1996
Mike Zenere Kit from designer
KnightRider LED Scanner 08105961 May 1996
Rick Walters DSE K3168 Jaycar KC5204
Laser Pistol/Electronic Target 08112961/08112962 December 1996
Rick Walters
The Spacewriter Message Wand 08305971 May 1997
John Clarke Jaycar kit
Plasma Display/Jacob's Ladder September 1998
Branko Justic Oatley K120 discontinued
The Christmas Star 08211981 November 1998
Les Grant Jaycar KC5253
Build Your Own Poker Machine SC08112981 Pt 1 November 1998
Andersson Nguyen Pt 2 December 1998
LEDS Have Fun! February 1999
Leo Simpson DSE kit Errata: April 1999
The Line Dancer Robot 11385991 May 1999
Andersson Nguyen Jaycar kit
Errata: August, September 1999
Heart Of LEDs 08205991 May 1999
Les Grant Jaycar kit
The Hexapod Robot July 1999
Ross Tester RobotOz kit
Autonomouse The Robot 08409991-2-3 Pt 1 September 1999
John Clarke Errata & Pt 2 October 1999
Multi-Colour LED Christmas Tree November 1999
Les Grant Jaycar KC5280 Errata: December 1999
PICMAN 2000: A Programmable Robot 11101001 January 2000
Andersson Nguyen Altronics kit
LED Dice 08105001 May 2000
Doug Jackson Errata: July 2000
Come In Spinner: SpinStick Message Wand August 2000
Attilla Aknar kit no longer available
Cybug - The Solar Fly September 2000
Ross Tester DSE kit
Protoboards: The Easy Way Into Electronics
Leo Simpson
Pt 1: Build A Light Chaser September 2000
Pt 2: Build A Siren & Alarm Timer October 2000
Pt 3: More Circuits Based On The 555 Timer November 2000
Pt 4: Fun With Comparators December 2000
Pt 5: More Fun With Comparators March 2001
Sun-Seeking Sunflower Cybug Power Plant March 2001
Craig Maynard/Ross Tester DSE K3563
PC Games Port Tester June 2001
Trent Jackson
PIC Fun And Games December 2001
Ross Tester
eLabtronics kit also available from Altronics
PICFun eTimer 4-Way Event/Race/Anything Timer February 2002
Ross Tester eLabtronics kit
32-LED Knightrider 08105021 May 2002
John Clarke Altronics K5815
Decision Maker 08112021 December 2002
Trent Jackson/Ross Tester
Jazzy Heart Electronic Jewellery 08108031 August 2003
Thomas Scarborough
Human-Powered LED Torches February 2004
Julian Edgar
Escape Robot Kit Altronics K1103 August 2004
reviewed by Dave Kennedy
PICAXE-08M: Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer September 2004
Clive Seager picaxe.co.uk microzed.com.au
Sports Scoreboard Pt 1 March 2005
Jim Rowe Pt 2 April 2005
Jaycar exclusive KC5408 Pt 3 May 2005
Swimming Pool Lap Counter 08103051 March 2005
Rick Walters Errata: April 2005
Introducing Microbric: Programmable Robotics November 2005
The Microbric Viper Robot DSE K1800 December 2005
Salvage It! Human-Powered LED Torch January 2006
Julian Edgar
Adding Infrared To Your Microbric Viper February 2006
Ross Tester
A Line Tracker For Your Microbric Viper March 2006
Ross Tester
Microbric Viper: The Sumo Module April 2006
Ross Tester
Multi-Throttle Controller For PC Flight Sims August 2006
Robert Gott
Galactic Voice 08109061-2 September 2006
John Clarke Jaycar KC5431 Errata: October 2006
Programmable Christmas Star November 2006
David Meiklejohn www.gooligum.com.au
Fun With The New PICAXE 14-M LED Chaser June 2007
Stan Swan
OSCAR Electronics Noughts & Crosses Game 08110071 October 2007
Brian Healy
Quizzical 08110111 October 2011
John Clarke
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09 MODEL RAILWAY/RADIO CONTROL
14MRP = "14 Model Railways Projects" Book
RailPower Walkaround Throttle SC91488 Pt 1 April 1988
For Model Railroads Leo Simpson/John Clarke Pt 2 May 1988
See Ask SC June 1988, May 1995 14MRP
Errata: August 1995
Diesel Sound Generator SC09109882 December 1988
Greg Swain/John Clarke 14MRP
LED Flasher For Model Railways SC09102891 February 1989
Malcolm Young 14MRP
Low-Cost Model Train Controller November 1990
Greg Swain
SteamSound Simulator SC09104911 April 1991
Darren Yates
Fluorescent Light Simulator For Model Railways May 1991
Darren Yates 14MRP
SteamSound Simulator Mk2 SC09110911 October 1991
Darren Yates/Leo Simpson Jaycar kit 14MRP
IR Remote Control SC91488/SC15204921-2 Pt 1 April 1992
For Model Railroads Leo Simpson/John Clarke Pt 2 May 1992
Ref SC April 1996: Replacement Module For Pt 3 June 1992
The SL486 & MV601 Remote Control Receiver ICs 14MRP
Track Tester SC09308921 September 1992
For Model Railroads Leo Simpson/John Clarke 14MRP
Diesel Sound Simulator SC09111921 December 1992
Darren Yates DSE, Jaycar kits 14MRP
3 Simple Projects For Model Railroads:
Train Controller/Traffic Light Simulator/ February 1993
Points Controller Terry Mowles 14MRP
Errata: May 1993 See also April & May 1997
Single Chip Sound/Message Recorder 01104931 July 1993
Darren Yates 14MRP
See also Circuit Notebook September 1997
Simple Low-Voltage Speed Controller 09111931 January 1994
Darren Yates DSE K3070
Level Crossing Detector 15203931 March 1994
John Clarke DSE, Jaycar kits 14MRP
Sound & Lights For Level Crossings 15203932 April 1994
John Clarke DSE, Jaycar kits 14MRP
Two Drivers For Radio Control Servos 09105941-2 May 1994
Nenad Stojadinovic Altronics kit
Steam Train Whistle 09305941 July 1994
Also Diesel Horn Simulator John Clarke
Altronics, DSE, Jaycar kits
Simple Timer For The Steam Train Whistle 05207941 July 1994
John Clarke
Building A Radio Control System For Models Pt 1 December 1994
Bob Young Pt 2 February 1995
. Pt 3 March 1995
An 8-Channel Decoder For Radio Control April 1995
Bob Young
A 16-Channel Decoder for Radio Remote Control May 1995
Bob Young
Train Detector For Model Railways 09306951-3 June 1995
John Clarke Jaycar kit Notes: September 1995
Multi-Channel Radio Control Transmitter Pt 1 June 1995
For Models Bob Young
Ref: March-October 1996 for Parts 2-8
Run Two Trains On A Single Track July 1995
With Level Crossing Lights & Sound Effects
Leo Simpson/Branko Justic Oatley Electronics kit
RailPower Mk2 09109951-2 Pt 1 September 1995
Walkaround Throttle For Model Railways Pt 2 October 1995
Rick Walters Jaycar kit Errata: Dec 95
IR Remote Control For The Railpower Mk2 09101961 January 1996
Rick Walters
Replacement Module For The SL486 & MV601 09103961 April 1996
Remote Control Receiver ICs Rick Walters
Ref: IR RC For Model Railroads, SC April-May 92;
Remote Volume Control For HiFi, SC May-June 93;
Stereo Preamplifier With IR RC, SC Sept-Nov 93
Mk22 Multi-Channel Radio Control Transmitter For Models:
Bob Young
Part 1: Introduction June 1995
Part 2: Encoder Module Errata: April 1996 March 1996
Part 3: AM Transmitter Circuit April 1996
Part 4: Transmitter PC Board May 1996
Part 5: Transmitter Encoder PC Board June 1996
Part 6: Case Assembly/Sub-Assembly Interwiring July 1996
Part 7: Programming The Transmitter August 1996
Part 8: Advanced Programming October 1996
A Fast Clock For Railway Modellers 09112961 December 1996
Leo Simpson
See Ask SC May 1997 for Master/Slave Modification
3-Aspect Signalling For Model Railways 3ASIGNAL March 1997
Jeff Monegal
Constant Brilliance Lighting CBLGEN March 2997
For Model Railways Jeff Monegal
Train Controller For Model Railways 09104971 April 1997
Rick Walters DSE kit Errata: August 1999
Traffic Lights For A Model Layout 09205971 May 1997
Rick Walters DSE kit
Stepper Motor Manual Control Circuit 09106971 June 1997
Rick Walters DSE, Jaycar kits
A Fail-Safe Module For The Throttle Servo June 1997
Bob Young Silvertone Electronics kit
InfraRed Remote Volume Control/1 to 8 Channels July 1997
Leo Simpson Oatley Electronics kit
Points Controller For Model Railways 09107971 July 1997
Rick Walters Jaycar kit
In-Line Mixer For Radio Control Receivers July 1997
Bob Young Silvertone Electronics kit
Errata: October 1998
Command Control 09102981/09103981 Pt 1 January 1998
For Model Railways Pt 2 February 1998
Barry Grieger Pt 3 March 1998
Jaycar kit Pt 4 May 1998
Errata: March & June 1999 Pt 5 June 1998
Mixer Module For F3B Glider Operations Pt 1 November 1998
Bob Young Silvertone Electronics kit Pt 2 December 1998
Command Control Decoder 09102991-2 February 1999
For Model Railways Cam Fletcher
RailPower Model Train Controller 09310991 Pt 1 October 1999
Remote Controlled Throttle Pt 2 November 1999
John Clarke Pt 3 December 1999
Glowplug Driver For Model Aircraft/Boats/Cars March 2000
Ross Tester Oatley Electronics kit
50A Motor Speed Controller With Brake For Models May 2000
Ross Tester Oatley Electronics kit
L'il Pulser Train Controller 09102011 February 2001
John Clarke/Leo Simpson DSE kit, Jaycar KC5304
Jumbo Servo May 2001
Ross Tester Oatley Electronics kit
DIY Remote Control For A Model Train Layout July 2004
Uses PICAXE Greg Hunter
DC Motor Speed Controller 09103081-2 Pt 1 March 2008
Mauro Grassi Altronics K6005 Jaycar KC5465 Pt 2 April 2008
Errata: April, May, July 2008
Railpower IV 09109081-2 Pt 1 September 2008
Model Train Controller John Clarke Pt 2 October 2008
Altronics K6015 Errata: December 2010
12V Speed Controller or 12V Lamp Dimmer 05111081 November 2008
Leo Simpson
One-Of-Nine Switch Position Indicator 09112091-2 December 2009
AKA Model Railway Track-In-Use Indicator
John Clarke/Leo Simpson Errata: January 2010
Altronics K6013
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10 MAINS POWER CONTROL
Speedi-Watt Power Controller SC1011287 December 1987
Universal Dimmer Leo Simpson
See Ask SC March 1988 for fluoro mod
Party Flash Light May 1988
Stephen David
DiscoLight SC1010688 Pt 1 July 1988
John Clarke/Leo Simpson Pt 2 August 1988
Altronics, DSE, Jaycar kits Modification for
use with neon lighting, see Ask SC October 1995
Line Filter/Mains Muzzler SC10101891 January 1989
Leo Simpson
Universal Temperature Controller June 1989
Branko Justic/Jeff Monegal Oatley Electronics kit
Touch Lamp Dimmer SC11106891 June 1989
Leo Simpson Errata: October 1989
Extension For Touch Lamp Dimmer SC10107892 July 1989
Leo Simpson Errata: September 1989
Speed Controller For Ceiling Fans January 1990
John Clarke
Load Protector For Power Supplies SC04204901 June 1990
John Clarke/Leo Simpson
Universal Safety Timer For Appliances SC1010790 August 1990
John Clarke
Alarm Power Supply With Battery Back-Up September 1990
Greg Swain DSE kit
Dimming Controls For The DiscoLight SC10111902 October 1990
John Clarke
4-Channel Lighting Desk/Dimmer SC10106911/2 Pt 1 June 1991
John Clarke/Leo Simpson DSE kit Pt 2 July 1991
8-Station Automatic Sprinkler Controller SPV3 July 1992
Graham Blowes Mantis Micro kit
Heavy-Duty 5A Drill Speed Controller SC10109921 September 1992
Leo Simpson Altronics, DSE, Jaycar kits
Modifications: November 1992
High Power Dimmer For Incandescent Lamps 10107941 August 1994
Marque Crozman
Photographic Timer For Darkrooms 10304951 April 1995
John Clarke DSE, Jaycar kits
Errata: November 1996
See also Circuit Notebook December 1996
The Rain Brain Automatic Sprinkler Controller January 1996
Graham Blowes Mantis Micro kit
Electronic Starter For Fluorescent Lamps 10308961 August 1996
John Clarke DSE kit Errata: October 1996
Power Control With A Light Dimmer October 1996
Leo Simpson
How To Repair Domestic Light Dimmers November 1996
Leo Simpson
10A 240VAC Motor Speed Controller 10311971 November 1997
John Clarke DSE K3087, Jaycar kits
Errata: January 1998
A Regulated Supply For Darkroom Lamps 10107971 November 1997
Rick Walters
Power Supply For Stepper Motor Cards 10112971 December 1997
Rick Walters Jaycar kit
Refer Projects July-September & December 1997
Universal Stepper Motor Controller 10106981 June 1998
Rick Walters Jaycar kit
Heat Controller 10307981 July 1998
John Clarke See also Circuit Notebook August 2001
Regulated 12V DC Plugpack December 1998
Ross Tester
Use Your Old PC Power Supply For High December 1998
Current Outputs Leo Simpson Errata: Jan 1999
Multi-Sector Sprinkler Controller February 2000
Ned Stojadinovic Kit from designer
Hot Wire Cutter Leo Simpson April 2000
Refer Glowplug Driver, March 2000
How To Run A 3-Phase Induction Motor From 240VAC April 2000
Peter Laughton
Proximity Switch For 240VAC Mains Lights August 2000
Leo Simpson/Allan Bonnard Futurlec kit
PC-Controlled Mains Switch 10109011 September 2001
Trent Jackson/Ross Tester Altronics kit
Errata: April 2002, April 2006
Light Dimmer 10101021 Pt 1 January 2002
John Clarke Altronics K6030 Jaycar KC5324 Pt 2 February 2002
Errata: August 2002
Automatic Light Dimmer 10104021-2-3 Pt 1 April 2002
John Clarke Pt 2 May 2002
Stepper Motor Controller May 2002
Ross Tester Oatley Electronics kit
Errata: June 2002 See also June 2002 for
Constant High-Current Source to suit
240V 5A Motor Speed Controller 10110021 October 2002
John Clarke Jaycar KC5339
Errata: Nov/Dec 2002, January 2003, May 2003
240V Mains Filter For Hi-Fi Systems February 2003
Ross Tester Soundlabs kit
Sunset Switch 10106031 June 2003
John Clarke Altronics K6025, Jaycar KC5359
Errata July 2003
PowerUp 10107031 July 2003
Turns Peripherals On Automatically
John Clarke Altronics K6046 Jaycar KC5363
USB-Controlled Power Switch 10111041 November 2004
Jim Rowe Jaycar KC5401
Bidirectional Motor Speed Controller December 2004
Frank Crivelli Ozitronics K166 Errata: July 2005
Salvage It! A $5 Variable Voltage Power Supply April 2005
Julian Edgar
Coolmaster/Tempmaster 10106051 June 2005
Fridge/Freezer Temperature Controller
Jim Rowe Jaycar KC5413 Errata: September 2005
Automatic Table Lamp Dimmer 10107051 July 2005
With Remote Control John Clarke DSE K3040
Errata: September 2005
Ceiling Fan Timer 10110051 October 2005
John Clarke
Salvage It! Getting The Good Bits From Cordless April 2006
Drills - And Putting Them To Work Julian Edgar
Remote Mains Relay ZA0017 May 2006
Bill De Rose DSE K3041
See Remote Mains Relay Mk2 January 2009
PC-Controlled Mains Switch Mk2 10107061-2 July 2006
Trent Jackson
Tingle Terminator: July 2006
Stop Zaps From Double-Insulated Equipment
John Clarke
High-Power Reversible DC Motor Speed Controller April 2007
Leo Simpson/Branko Justic Oatley K243
Throttle Interface For The DC Motor Speed May 2007
Controller April 2007 Oatley K244
Adjustable Regulated Power Supply 10105071 May 2007
John Clarke Jaycar KC5446
UV Light Box For Making PC Boards 10111071-2 November 2007
Robert Scott
Errata: December 2007, August 2008
Emergency 12V Lighting Controller EC8274 January 2008
Jim Rowe Jaycar KC5456
UHF Remote Mains Switch 10102081 February 2008
John Clarke Jaycar KC5462
UHF Remote Mains Switch Transmitter 10202081 February 2008
John Clarke Jaycar KC5462 Errata: March 2008
PIR-Triggered Mains Switch EC8273 February 2008
Jim Rowe Jaycar KC5455 Errata: March 2008
DSP Musicolour Lightshow 10107081-2 Pt 1 June 2008
Mauro Grassi Errata & Pt 2 July 2008
Altronics K5803 Pt 3 August 2008
Remote Control 10107083 Errata & Pt 4 September 2008
Musicolour IrDA Accessory 10111081 November 2008
Mauro Grassi
Brownout Protector 10112081 December 2008
John Clarke Errata: January 2009
USB-Sensing Mains Power Switch 10101091 January 2009
Jim Rowe/Mauro Grassi Altronics K2920
Remote Mains Relay Mk2 January 2009
Jim Rowe Supersedes May 2006 Project
Coolmaster/Tempmaster Mk2 10202091 February 2009
Jim Rowe Jaycar KC5476
10A Universal Motor Speed Controller Mk2 10102091 February 2009
John Clarke Altronics K6035 Jaycar KC5477
Errata: March 2009
Remote-Controlled Lamp Dimmer 10104091 April 2009
Mauro Grassi Errata: May 2009
10A Full-Wave Motor Speed Controller 10105091 May 2009
John Clarke Altronics K6035 Jaycar KC5478
Errata: June 2009, July 2009, September 2009
Temperature Logger & Controller 10101101 Pt 1 January 2010
Leonid Lerner Pt 2 February 2010
High-Power Reversible DC Motor Speed Controller August 2010
Branko Justic/Leo Simpson Oatley K275
Mains Moderator March 2011
Leo Simpson
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11 BATTERY POWER/INVERTERS/FENCES/UPS
24V To 12V Converter For Trucks SC1111287 December 1987
John Clarke Errata: March, August 1988
Poor Man's Plasma Display SC1111188 November 1988
Leo Simpson Errata: January 1989
Touch Lamp Dimmer SC1110689 June 1989
Leo Simpson Errata: October 1989
Intelligent 12V Gel Battery Charger SC11107891 July 1989
Garry Cratt Amateur Radio Altronics kit
12V Alarm Power Supply With Battery Back-Up September 1990
Greg Swain DSE kit
1.5V To 9V DC Converter SC11111901 November 1990
Darren Yates
Three Inverters For Fluorescent Lights SC11103901 February 1991
Otto Priboj Jaycar kit
Battery Discharge Pacer SC11108911 July 1991
For Electric Vehicles Dieter Kuenne
12VDC/240VAC 40W Inverter SC11203921 February 1992
John Clarke Altronics kit
Errata: July, October 1992
15W 12-240V Inverter SC11106921 June 1992
John Clarke
Miniature 1.5V To 9V DC Converter SC11111921 August 1992
Darren Yates DSE kit
2kW Sinewave Inverter SC11309921-4 Pt 1 October 1992
John Clarke Pt 2 November 1992
. Pt 3 December 1992
Project now obsolete Pt 4 January 1993
Transformer bobbins no longer available Pt 5 February 1993
LED Flasher For Bicycles SC11112921 January 1993
Darren Yates Errata: March 1993
Solar-Powered Electric Fence April 1993
Branko Justic Oatley Electronics kit
Errata: January 1994
12VDC To 70VDC Step-Up Voltage Converter 11102931 April 1993
Darren Yates
Low-cost Mini Gas Laser 11104931 May 1993
Flavio Spedalieri Oatley Electronics kit
+5V To +/-12V DC Converter 11109931 September 1993
Darren Yates DSE kit
Inverter For Fluorescent Tubes 11312931 November 1993
John Clarke Altronics kit
Compact 12-240VAC 200W Inverter 11309931 February 1994
John Clarke Errata: July, October 1994
Fast Charger For Nicad Batteries 11102941 May 1994
Darren Yates Altronics, DSE, Jaycar kits
Errata: July, Sept 1994
Portable 6V SLA Battery Charger July 1994
Brian Dove Jaycar kit
Nicad Zapper 11106941 August 1994
Darren Yates Jaycar kit Errata: April 1998
See also Circuit Notebook June 1995
Electronic Ballast For Fluoros 11309941 October 1994
John Clarke
Simple Battery Saver Circuit For Torches 11101951 January 1995
Marque Crozman
Electric Fence Controller 11306951 July 1995
John Clarke DSE, Jaycar kits
Errata: December 1995, December 1998
Jacob's Ladder 11306951 September 1995
John Clarke Jaycar KC5191
Fluorescent Light Inverter November 1996
Branko Justic Oatley Electronics kit
High-Current Motor Speed Control 11106971 June 1997
Rick Walters DSE, Jaycar KC5225
Errata: August 1997, October 1998
See June 2011 for Mk2
Flickering Flame For Stage Work 11410971 October 1997
Ross Tester Jaycar KC5234
Musical Doorbell Chime 11211971 November 1997
Bob Flynn Altronics, DSE K3803
12V CFL Compact Fluorescent Lamp Inverter March 1998
Branko Justic Oatley kit Errata: August 1998
Battery Capacity Indicator 11106961 September 1998
For Rechargeable Batteries Rick Walters
High Power Electric Fence Controller 11303991 April 1999
John Clarke Altronics, DSE kits
Errata: May 1999
Three 3 Electric Fence Testers 11303992-4 May 1999
John Clarke DSE, Jaycar kits
The Line Dancer Robot 11385991 May 1999
Andersson Nguyen Jaycar kit
Errata: August, September 1999
Peltier-Powered Can Cooler September 1999
Ross Tester
Backup Battery For Cordless Phones 12510991 October 1999
Leo Simpson Jaycar kit
PICMAN 2000: A Programmable Robot 11101001 January 2000
Andersson Nguyen Altronics kit
CFL Compact Fluorescent Lamp Driver 11107001 July 2000
John Clarke Jaycar kit
Build A LED Torch 11112001 December 2000
John Clarke DSE K3018 See also Circuit Notebook
January 2002, May 2002 and October 2002
Two White LED Torches To Build 11105011/11205011 May 2001
John Clarke DSE kit for 6 LED version
Errata: June 2001
PowerPack 11305011 May 2001
A Multi-Voltage Supply For Cars Peter Smith
Altronics kit Errata: June 2001
12V 40W Fluorescent Light Inverter 11109021 September 2002
John Clarke DSE K3131 Jaycar KC5338
Errata: December 2002, January 2003
Icy Esky: Peltier-Effect Tinnie Cooler March 2003
Ross Tester Parts from Oatley Electronics
Adjustable DC-DC Converter For Cars 11106031 June 2003
John Clarke Altronics K6320 Jaycar KC5358
1W Star 2-Cell LED Torch 11211031 November 2003
John Clarke Errata: January 2004
Linear Supply For Luxeon 1W Star LEDs 11112031-2 December 2003
Peter Smith
High Efficiency Power Supply 11101041 January 2004
For 1W Luxeon Star LEDs Peter Smith
Altronics K1000 Errata: February 2004
3V To 9V DC-DC Converter 11103041 March 2004
Peter Smith Altronics K6330 Jaycar KC5391
Errata: September 2004
See also Circuit Notebook August 2005
White LED Driver March 2004
Oatley K202/K202A Errata: October 2004
StarPower: High-Efficiency Supply 11105041 May 2004
For Luxeon Star LEDs Peter Smith
Altronics K1010 Jaycar KC5389
Errata: September 2006
MicroPower Battery Protector 11107041 July 2004
Peter Smith DSE K3132 Errata: September 2004
CFL Compact Fluorescent Light Inverter/ September 2004
12V DC-DC Converter Branko Justic
Oatley Electronics K111A Errata: October 2004
Build Yourself A Windmill Generator Pt 1 December 2004
Glenn Littleford Pt 2 January 2005
. Pt 3 February 2005
. Pt 4 March 2005
Pocket TENS Unit 11101061 January 2006
John Clarke DSE K3705
Universal High Energy LED Lighting 11004061 April 2006
John Clarke/Julian Edgar
12/24V Auxiliary Battery Controller For Vehicles December 2006
Branko Justic/Ross Tester Oatley Kit K227
Jacob's Ladder 11104071 April 2007
Leo Simpson Jaycar KC5445 Errata: June 2007
Adjustable Voltage Regulator 11105081 May 2008
Jim Rowe Jaycar KC5463
LED Flasher LM3909 Replacement Module 11009081 September 2008
Thomas Scarborough
12V 100W DC-DC Converter 11105111 May 2011
John Clarke
20A 12/24V DC Motor Speed Controller Mk2 11106111 June 2011
John Clarke Refer Mk1 June 1997
Altronics K#TBA Jaycar KC5502
NOTE: Inverters: Search also For CONVERTER
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12 TELEPHONES/FACSIMILE
Off Hook Indicator For Telephones SC1211187 November 1987
John Clarke
Personal Phone Ringer SC1211287 January 1988
John Clarke
Line Grabber For Telephones SC121488 March 1988
Greg Swain
Hands-Free Speakerphone SC1210988 September 1988
John Clarke Errata: November 1988, March 1989
See Ask SC Dec 88 for 50V source for testing
Add A Headset To The Speakerphone SC1210988 November 1988
Greg Swain
Telephone Bell Monitor/Transmitter SC0120489- April 1989
Greg Swain
Phone Patch For Radio Amateurs SC1211289 Pt 1 January 1990
John Clarke/Greg Swain Pt 2 February 1990
Errata: August 1990
Music On Hold For Your Telephone September 1990
Jeff Monegal/Branko Justic Oatley Electronics kit
DTMF Decoder SC12106911 May 1991
Darren Yates/Greig Sheridan
Fax/Modem For Your Computer September 1991
Leo Simpson PC Marketplace kit
Telephone Call Timer SC12104921 March 1992
Darren Yates
Telephone Intercom SC12105921-2 May 1992
Greig Sheridan Errata: July 1992
Telephone Off-Hook Timer SC12106921 July 1992
Darren Yates
Interphone: A 10-Station Exchange CE92MC Pt 1 August 1992
Jeff Monegal Pt 2 September 1992
Simplified Circuit: November 1992
Refinement: Circuit Notebook June 1993
Fibre Optic Two-Way Intercom May 1996
Leo Simpson DIY/Ozitronics kit
The Alert-A-Phone Loud Telephone Ringer February 1997
Derek Diggles Telephone Technical Services kit
Telephone Exchange Simulator For Testing February 1998
Mike Zenere Kit from designer ETB
Backup Battery For Cordless Phones 12510991 October 1999
Leo Simpson Jaycar kit
Addacom - Intercom Station Expander November 1999
Paul Hoad Hoad Electronics kit
PC Powerhouse 12112991 December 1999
Barry Hubble Jaycar kit Errata: January 2000
Telephone Off-Hook Indicator 12101001 January 2000
John Clarke see also Circuit Notebook August 2000
Message Bank & Missed Call Alert 12111001 November 2000
Rick Walters/Leo Simpson
Phonome 12106011 June 2001
Leon Williams
Do Not Disturb Telephone Timer 12107011 July 2001
John Clarke Jaycar kit
Telephone Call Logger December 2001
Frank Crivelli/Peter Crowcroft Ozitronics kit
Telephone Headset Adaptor 12107021 July 2002
John Clarke
SMS Controller 12110041 Pt 1 October 2004
Peter Smith Pt 2 November 2004
Altronics K9050 DSE K7221 Jaycar KC5400
Errata: December 2004, March 2005,
August 2005, December 2006
SMS Controller Add-Ons:
Test Jig April 2005
PIR Sensor Interface April 2005
Low-Battery Alarm 11107041 See also July 2004 April 2005
VoIP Analog Phone Adaptor 03109031 September 2005
Ross Tester Altronics K2780 Errata: May 2006
Phone/Fax Missed Call Alert 12103061 March 2006
Jim Rowe
Phone Line Polarity Checker 12105111 May 2011
David Drane
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13 PHOTOGRAPHY/ASTRONOMY
Slave Flash Trigger SC131588 April 1988
Greg Swain
Alarm-Triggered Security Camera 03103931-2 March 1993
Tony Nixon
24-Hour Sidereal Clock For Astronomers 04103931 March 1993
Bob Flynn
IR Illuminator For Cameras & Night Viewers March 1995
Branko Justic Oatley Electronics kit
Photographic Timer For Darkrooms 10304951 April 1995
John Clarke DSE, Jaycar kits
Errata: November 1996
See also Circuit Notebook December 1996
Flash Attack! Adding An External Battery Pack October 1998
To A Flashgun Julian Edgar
Electric Camera Shutter Release April 2003
Julian Edgar
Smart Slave Flash Trigger 13107031 July 2003
Jim Rowe Altronics K8080 DSE K3228 Jaycar KC5364
Safe-T-Flash: A Safe Flash Trigger For Your April 2008
Digital SLR Camera Ross Tester
A Quick'n'Easy Digital Slide "Scanner" June 2008
Time Delay Photoflash Trigger 13102091 February 2009
Jim Rowe Altronics K6009 Errata: April 2009
Beam-Break Flash Trigger 13106092 June 2009
Jim Rowe Altronics K6011
Speed Controller For Film Projectors 13104111 April 2011
John Clarke
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14 BATTERY CHARGERS
Megafast Nicad Battery Charger SC1410588 June 1988
Greg Swain
DC-To-DC Switchmode Battery Charger SC14109881 September 1988
For 12V Gel Batteries Garry Cratt Amateur Radio
Errata: November 1988
6/12V Charger For SLA Batteries SC1410390 March 1990
Darren Yates see also Ask SC June 1990
Electronic Load SC14106902 May 1990
Gary Cratt Amateur Radio
Fast Charger For Nicad Batteries SC14101911 Pt 1 January 1991
John Clarke/Greg Swain Pt 2 February 1991
13.5V 25A Power Supply SC14105911-2 Pt 1 May 1991
For Amateur Transceivers John Clarke Pt 2 June 1991
Battery Charger For Solar Panels November 1991
Steve Calder Jaycar kit Errata: February 1992
Nicad Battery Discharger SC14207921 July 1992
Marque Crozman Errata: September 1992
See also Ask SC October 1992
Portable 12-Volt SLA Battery Charger SC14107921 July 1992
Darren Yates Jaycar kit Errata: September 1992
See also Circuit Notebook December 1994
6/12V SLA Battery Charger SC14109921 August 1992
Darren Yates Errata: September 1992
See also Ask SC April 1997
Thunderbird Battery Charger SC14110921-2 October 1992
Herman Nacinovich
Automatic Nicad Battery Discharger November 1992
Bernie Gilchrist DSE kit Errata: January 1993
Solar Charger For 12V Batteries March 1993
Branko Justic
Nicad Cell Discharger 14305931 May 1993
John Clarke DSE kit
Errata: July 1993 See also November 1994
Microprocessor-Controlled Nicad Battery Charger September 1993
Warren Buckingham CIE kit Errata: September 1994
Switching Regulator For Solar Panels January 1994
Otto Priboj
Nicad Zapper 11106941 August 1994
Darren Yates Jaycar kit Errata: April 1998
See also Circuit Notebook June 1995
Automatic Discharger For Nicads 14306941 September 1994
John Clarke Altronics, Jaycar kits
Dry-Cell Battery Rejuvenator November 1994
Darren Yates
Twin Cell Nicad Discharger 14305931 November 1994
Darren Yates Refer project May 1993
Sun Tracker For Solar Panels SC13101951 January 1995
Nenad Stojadinovic
Fast Charger For Nicad Batteries 14309951 October 1995
John Clarke Errata: June 1997
Automatic 10A Battery Charger 14105961-2 June 1996
Rick Walters Altronics, Jaycar kits
2A SLA Battery Charger 14305961 July 1996
John Clarke Altronics, DSE, Jaycar kits
Errata: October 1996
Fast Battery Charger 14302981-2 Pt 1 February 1998
John Clarke Altronics, DSE kits Pt 2 March 1998
Errata: May 1998
A Constant Current Charger With Mechanical Timer July 1998
Branko Justic Oatley Electronics kit
A 12V Trickle Charger 14110981 October 1998
Rick Walters Altronics, Jaycar kits
Errata: November 1998
See Circuit Notebook February 1999 & June 2000
Intelligent Nicad Battery Charger 14104011 April 2001
Peter Hayles PIC from designer
www.angelfire.com/electronic/hayles
Fast Battery Charger Mk2 14106011/14302982 Pt 1 June 2001
John Clarke Altronics K1672 Jaycar KC5315 Pt 2 July 2001
Errata: November/December 2001, October 2002
Intelligent Solar Power Battery Charger March 2002
Ross Tester Oatley Electronics kit
Errata: April 2002, May 2003
Constant High-Current Source June 2002
Ross Tester Oatley Electronics kit
SuperCharger 14111021-2-3 Pt 1 November 2002
For NiCad & NiMH Batteries Peter Smith Pt 2 December 2002
Errata: June 2004
SuperCharger Addendum 14111024 March 2003
12V SLA Battery Float Charger 01103034 March 2003
To Suit PortaPAL Altronics K1695
Errata: April 2003
Deep-Cycle 12V Battery Charger 14111041-2-3 Pt 1 November 2004
John Clarke Altronics K1675 Pt 2 December 2004
Salvage It! Build A $2 Battery Charger February 2005
Julian Edgar
Lead-Acid Battery Zapper 14107051 July 2005
Jim Rowe Jaycar KC5414
Errata: September 2005, November 2005
A Charger For Your iPOD Or MP3 Player 14102061 February 2006
John Clarke Errata: March 2006, June 2007
Battery Zapper & Condition Checker 14105061 May 2006
Jim Rowe Jaycar KC5427/KC5428 exclusive
Errata: October 2006, December 2006
Salvage It! A High-Current 12V Car Battery June 2006
Charger For Almost Nothing Julian Edgar
Cordless Power Tool Charger Controller 14112061 December 2006
John Clarke Jaycar KC5436
Errata: February 2007, April 2008
Intelligent 12V Battery Charger January 2007
Branko Justic/Ross Tester Oatley K215
Fast Charger For NiMH & Nicad Batteries 14109071 September 2007
John Clarke Altronics K1655 Jaycar KC5453
Errata: December 2007
Mini Solar Battery Charger OE-K251A February 2008
Branko Justic Oatley kit
12VDC Battery Charge Controller 14104081 April 2008
John Clarke Altronics K1677 Errata: September 2009
See also Circuit Notebook May 2008
USB Charger For Cars & Bikes 14105101 May 2010
Nicholas Vinen Altronics K1681
12/24V Solar Charge Controller 14102111 February 2011
3-Stage MPPT John Clarke Jaycar KC5500
12V 20-120W Solar Panel Simulator 04103111 March 2011
John Clarke
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15 REMOTE CONTROL
UHF Remote Control Car Alarm Switch December 1989
Greg Swain DSE kit Errata: January 1994
High Stability UHF Remote Transmitter August 1990
DSE kit Greg Swain Errata: January 1994
Remote Control Extender For VCRs SC15108901 September 1990
John Clarke/Greg Swain
How To Connect Two TVs To One VCR November 1990
Jim Lawler
Remote Controller For Garage Doors Pt 1 March 1991
Branko Justic Errata: June 1991 Pt 2 April 1991
See also Circuit Notebook October 1991
IR Remote Control SC91488/SC15204921-2 Pt 1 April 1992
For Model Railroads Leo Simpson/John Clarke Pt 2 May 1992
Ref SC April 1996: Replacement Module For Pt 3 June 1992
The SL486 & MV601 Remote Control Receiver ICs 14MRP
Speed Controller Using Discrete ICs Pt 1 November 1992
Bob Young Remote Control Pt 2 December 1992
Silvertone kit Ask SC/Errata & Pt 3 January 1993
Practical Applications Pt 4 April 1993
IR Remote Volume Control 01305931-2 Pt 1 May 1993
John Clarke Pt 2 June 1993
Replacement Module For The SL486 & MV601
Remote Control Receiver ICs: April 1996
Remote Control For Dog/Woofer Stopper 03105932 June 1993
Darren Yates Oatley Electronics kit
Stereo Preamplifier With IR R/C 01308931-2 Pt 1 September 1993
John Clarke Pt 2 October 1993
Errata: April 1994 Pt 3 November 1993
Replacement Module For The SL486 & MV601
Remote Control Receiver ICs: April 1996
Remote-Controlled Electronic Cockroach 08307931 September 1993
John Clarke
Remote Controller For Garage Doors December 1993
Branko Justic Oatley Electronics kit
Intelligent IR Remote Controller March 1994
Ben Douchkov Benetron kit
Level Crossing Detector For Model Railways March 1994
15203931 John Clarke DSE, Jaycar kits 14MRP
Sound & Lights For Level Crossings 15203932 April 1994
John Clarke DSE, Jaycar kits 14MRP
Remote Control Extender For VCRs 15303941 April 1994
John Clarke Altronics, Jaycar kits
Errata: June 1994
Multi-Channel Infrared Remote Control 15105942 May 1994
Brian Roberts Errata: March 1995
Dual Channel UHF Remote Control January 1995
Bernie Gilchrist DSE kit
IR Remote Control For The Railpower Mk2 09101961 January 1996
Rick Walters
Three Remote Controls To Build
Single Channel UHF Remote Control Oatley kit February 1996
Dual Channel UHF Remote Control Oatley kit February 1996
Eight Channel IR Remote Control Oatley kit February 1996
See Circuit Notebook May 1997 For Latched Outputs
Remote Control Extender For VCRs 15107961 July 1996
Rick Walters Jaycar KC5209 Errata: September 2002
A Fail-Safe Module For The Throttle Servo June 1997
Bob Young Silvertone Electronics kit
InfraRed Remote Volume Control 1 to 8 Channels July 1997
Leo Simpson Oatley Electronics kit
In-Line Mixer For Radio Control Receivers July 1997
Bob Young Silvertone Electronics kit
Remote Controlled Gates For Your Home 15108971 August 1997
Phung Mai Errata: September 1997
Pan Your CCD Video Camera By Remote Control January 1998
Branko Justic Oatley Electronics kit
Automatic Garage Door Opener 05104981-2 Pt 1 April 1998
Rick Walters Pt 2 May 1998
Remote Control Tester February 1999
Leo Simpson Oatley Electronics kit ETB
10-Channel IR Remote Control Receiver 15102021 February 2002
John Clarke Altronics kit, Jaycar KC5326
Remote Volume Control Stereo Amplifiers 15106021 June 2002
John Clarke Altronics, DSE kits
Remote Volume Control 01107021/15106022-3 July 2002
For The Ultra-LD 2 x 100W Stereo Amplifier
Rolling Code 4-Channel UHF Remote Control July 2002
Ross Tester Oatley Electronics kit EPC2
Errata: September 2002 & December 2002
See Circuit Notebook February 2003 for 5th Channel
Versatile 12-Channel Infrared Remote Control September 2002
Frank Crivelli/Ross Tester
Long-Range 4-Channel UHF Remote Control June 2003
Greg Swain Oatley Electronics kit
For PC or PICAXE control see project April 2004
Long-Range 16-Channel UHF Remote Control System October 2003
Jeff Monegal Oatley Electronics kit
Bed Wetting Alert 15109041-2 September 2004
John Clarke Jaycar KC5396
Portable/Wireless Doorbell 15109043 September 2004
John Clarke Jaycar KC5397
Garage Door/Gate Remote Controller October 2004
Oatley Electronics K023C
Errata: November 2004, January 2005
Garage Door Remote Telltale 03101071-2 January 2007
Jim Rowe
12V Speed Controller or 12V Lamp Dimmer 05111081 November 2008
Leo Simpson
433MHz UHF Remote Switch 15101091-2 January 2009
John Clarke Altronics K1955/K1956 Jaycar KC5473
Notes: March 2009
UHF Remote Dual 230V Power Switch May 2009
Branco Justic/Ross Tester Oatley K231B
Errata: July 2009
UHF Rolling-Code Remote Control 15008091-2 Pt 1 August 2009
John Clarke FAQ/Errata & Pt 2 September 2009
Altronics K1957/K1958 Jaycar KC5483/KC5484
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16 LASERS/LIGHTING
Speedi-Watt Power Controller SC1011287 December 1987
Universal Dimmer Leo Simpson
See Ask SC March 1988 for fluoro mod
Build Your Own Lightbox March 1988
Leo Simpson
Party Flash Light May 1988
Stephen David
DiscoLight SC1010688 Pt 1 July 1988
John Clarke/Leo Simpson Pt 2 August 1988
Altronics, DSE, Jaycar kits Modification for
use with neon lighting, see Ask SC October 1995
Touch Lamp Dimmer SC11106891 June 1989
Leo Simpson
Extension For Touch Lamp Dimmer SC10107892 July 1989
Leo Simpson
Add Dimming Controls To The DiscoLight SC10111902 October 1990
John Clarke
Battery Powered Laser Pointer November 1990
Leo Simpson Oatley Electronics kit
Build A Bigger Laser January 1991
Otto Priboj Oatley Electronics kit
3 Inverters For Fluorescent Lights SC11103901 February 1991
Otto Priboj Jaycar kit
Fluorescent Light Simulator For Model Railways May 1991
Darren Yates 14MRP
4-Channel Lighting Desk/Dimmer SC10106911-2 Pt 1 June 1991
John Clarke/Leo Simpson DSE kit Pt 2 July 1991
Compact Solid-State Laser Pointer December 1991
Leo Simpson Oatley Electronics kit
Mini Gas Laser 11104931 May 1993
Flavio Spedalieri Oatley Electronics kit
Inverter For Fluorescent Tubes 11312931 November 1993
John Clarke Altronics kit
Low-Voltage LED Stroboscope 04112931-2-3 December 1993
Darren Yates
High Power Dimmer For Incandescent Lamps 10107941 August 1994
Marque Crozman
Electronic Ballast For Fluorescents 11309941 October 1994
John Clarke
IR Illuminator For Cameras & Night Viewers March 1995
Branko Justic Oatley Electronics kit
Build Your Own Laser Lightshow May 1996
Branko Justic Oatley Electronics kit
Build A Ropelite/Rope Light June 1996
Robert Riede Oatley Electronics kit
Build A Laser Pointer From A Kit June 1996
D Light DSE kit
Electronic Starter For Fluorescent Lamps 10308961 August 1996
John Clarke DSE kit Errata: October 1996
Power Control With A Light Dimmer October 1996
Leo Simpson
Low-Cost Fluorescent Light Inverter November 1996
Branko Justic Oatley Electronics kit
How To Repair Domestic Light Dimmers November 1996
Leo Simpson
Stop Blowing Incandescent Lights January 1997
Leo Simpson
Neon Tube Modulator 05105971 May 1997
Rick Walters DSE kit Jaycar KC5221
Build A One Or Two-Lamp Flasher 16301981 January 1998
John Clarke DSE kit Jaycar kit
12V CFL/Compact Fluorescent Lamp Inverter March 1998
Branko Justic Oatley kit Errata: Aug 1998
Laser Light Show April 1998
Branko Justic Oatley kit
Beat Triggered Strobe Light 16305981 August 1998
John Clarke Altronics K5792
Proximity Switch For 240VAC Mains Lights August 2000
Leo Simpson/Allan Bonnard Futurlec kit
Santa & Rudolph Christmas Lights Display 16111001 November 2000
John Clarke/Ross Tester DSE kit Jaycar KC5302
Build A LED Torch 11112001 December 2000
John Clarke DSE kit See also Circuit Notebook
January 2002, May 2002 and October 2002
Pardy Lites Party Lights December 2001
Ross Tester Oatley Electronics kit
Errata: April 2002
The Itsy-Bitsy USB Lamp March 2002
Stan Swan/Ross Tester Jaycar KC5328
Krypton Bike Light September 2003
Julian Edgar
Prawnlite January 2005
Branko Justic/Ross Tester Oatley K217
Universal High Energy LED Lighting 11004061 Pt 1 April 2006
John Clarke/Julian Edgar Pt 2 May 2006
Salvage It: Super Bicycle Light Alternator October 2006
Julian Edgar
Bike Wheel POV Display 16109071 September 2007
Ian Paterson
12V Speed Controller or 12V Lamp Dimmer 05111081 November 2008
Leo Simpson
Solar Powered Lighting System 16105101 Pt 1 May 2010
John Clarke Altronics K6028 Pt 2 June 2010
Digital Lighting Controller 16110101-2 Pt 1 October 2010
Nicholas Vinen/Jim Rowe Pt 2 November 2010
Altronics K5885/K5886 Pt 3 December 2010
Errata: November 2010, February 2011, June 2011
LED Dazzler 16102111 February 2011
Nicholas Vinen RMS Parts kit
Errata: April 2011
Digital LED Lighting Controller 16110111 October 2011
For Christmas Lights Nicholas Vinen
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17 SOLAR ENERGY/WIND POWER/RENEWABLES
Battery Charger For Solar Panels November 1991
Steve Calder Jaycar kit Errata: February 1992
Solar Charger For 12V Batteries March 1993
Branko Justic
Solar-Powered Electric Fence April 1993
Branko Justic Oatley Electronics kit
Errata: January 1994
Switching Regulator For Solar Panels January 1994
Otto Priboj
Sun Tracker For Solar Panels SC13101951 January 1995
Nenad Stojadinovic
Solar Panel Regulator December 1999
Alan Bonnard Futurlec kit
Cybug - The Solar Fly September 2000
Ross Tester DSE kit
Intelligent Solar Power Battery Charger March 2002
Ross Tester Oatley Electronics kit
Errata: April 2002, May 2003
Solar-Powered Wireless Weather Station 07112041 December 2004
Uses PICAXE Nenad Stojadinovic
Build Yourself A Windmill Generator Pt 1 December 2004
Glenn Littleford Pt 2 January 2005
. Pt 3 February 2005
. Pt 4 March 2005
Mini Solar Battery Charger OE-K251A February 2008
Branko Justic Oatley kit
Solar-Powered Alarm For Sheds & Boats 03103101 March 2010
John Clarke Altronics K6026 Jaycar KC5494
Solar Powered Lighting System 16105101 Pt 1 May 2010
John Clarke Altronics K6028 Pt 2 June 2010
12V 20-120W Solar Panel Simulator 04103111 March 2011
John Clarke
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18 POWER SUPPLIES/REGULATORS
Dual Tracking +/- 18.5V Power Supply SC041188 January 1988
John Clarke/Leo Simpson Altronics kit ETB
Universal Power Supply SC04106881 August 1988
For Op Amp Circuits Leo Simpson ETB
Altronics K3215, DSE, Jaycar KC5038
Errata: November 2004
+/- 50V 1.5A Dual Tracking Power Supply SC0410490 April 1990
John Clarke/Greg Swain Errata: October 1990
Low Cost Dual Power Supply SC0410790 July 1990
John Crichton
Alarm Power Supply With Battery Back-Up September 1990
Greg Swain DSE kit
13.5V 25A Power Supply SC14105911-2 Pt 1 May 1991
For Amateur Transceivers John Clarke Pt 2 June 1991
Adjustable Power Supply SC04201921 Pt 1 January 1992
John Clarke Altronics kit Pt 2 February 1992
Refer April 1998 for revised & updated version
The Eliminator SC04104921 May 1992
Power Supply For Personal Radios
Marque Crozman
Switching Regulator For Solar Panels January 1994
Otto Priboj
40V 3A Variable Power Supply 04202941 Pt 1 January 1994
John Clarke Altronics kit Pt 2 February 1994
Errata: October 1994 ETB
Discrete Dual Supply Voltage Regulator 04103941 April 1994
Darren Yates Errata: Sept 1994
Variable Dual-Rail Power Supply 04110941 October 1994
Darren Yates Altronics, DSE kits ETB
Dual Power Supply 04101971-2 Pt 1 January 1997
Computer Controlled Rick Walters Pt 2 February 1997
Power Supply For Stepper Motor Cards 10112971 December 1997
Rick Walters Jaycar kit
Refer Projects July-September & December 1997
Revised 40V 8A Power Supply 04304981 Pt 1 April 1998
John Clarke Altronics K3365 Pt 2 May 1998
Refer project January/February 1992
Use Your Old PC Power Supply For High December 1998
Current Outputs Leo Simpson Errata: Jan 1999
Solar Panel Regulator December 1999
Alan Bonnard Futurlec kit
Switchmode Power Supply 04106001 Pt 1 June 2000
AKA Li'l PowerHouse Peter Smith/Leo Simpson Pt 2 July 2000
Altronics kit
Errata: September 2000, August 2001
Multi-Power Bench Power Supply 04104021-2 April 2002
Jim Rowe Altronics K3200, DSE kit, Jaycar KC5331
13.5V 17A Bench Supply October 2003
Uses Old PC Power Supply Col Hodgson
High Efficiency Power Supply 11101041 January 2004
For 1W Luxeon Star LEDs Peter Smith
Altronics K1000 Errata: February 2004
Simple DC Power Supply 04103041 March 2004
Peter Smith Errata: May 2004
Regulated 125W HV Power Supply For Valve July 2004
Amplifiers Modified PC Power Supply
Leonid Lerner DSE K3438
Salvage It! A $5 Variable Voltage Power Supply April 2005
Julian Edgar
Alternative Power Regulator Shunt Regulator June 2005
Ross Tester Oatley Electronics K222
Errata: August 2005
Power Supply 01109052 October 2005
For the Studio Series Stereo Preamplifier
Peter Smith Altronics K5501, Jaycar KC5418
Adjustable Regulated Power Supply 10105071 May 2007
John Clarke Jaycar KC5446
High Current Adjustable Voltage Regulator May 2008
11105081 Jim Rowe Jaycar KC5463
Dual Tracking Power Supply 04206101-2-3 Pt 1 June 2010
Nicholas Vinen Altronics K3218 Pt 2 July 2010
Errata: August 2010, September 2010, January 2011
Intelligent 12V Fan Controller 18107101 July 2010
Geoff Graham Altronics K6120
Hot Wire Cutter & Controller 18112101 December 2010
John Clarke
Cheap High-Current Bench Supply January 2011
Nicholas Vinen
Universal Voltage Regulator 18103111 March 2011
Nicholas Vinen (Jaycar KC5501)
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19 TIMERS/COUNTERS/SEQUENCERS
Workout Timer For Aerobics Classes SC08102901 March 1990
Steve Calder
Universal Safety Timer For Appliances SC1010790 August 1990
John Clarke
3-Digit Counter Module SC0430990 September 1990
Darren Yates Jaycar kit Errata: October 1990
See also Ask SC April 1994
Ticking Egg Timer SC08110901 November 1990
Darren Yates
Telephone Call Timer SC12104921 March 1992
Darren Yates
Telephone Off-Hook Timer SC12106921 July 1992
Darren Yates
Courtesy Light Switch-Off Timer 05209931 October 1993
John Clarke 20EPC
Simple Timer For The Steam Train Whistle 05207941 July 1994
John Clarke
Oil Change Timer For Your Car 05102951 February 1995
Darren Yates
Photographic Timer For Darkrooms 10304951 April 1995
John Clarke DSE, Jaycar kits
Errata: November 1996
See also Circuit Notebook December 1996
Teeny Timer: A Low-Tech Timer For Your Car April 1997
Leo Simpson
Turbo Timer For Your Car 05411981 November 1998
John Clarke Altronics K4060, Jaycar KC5254
Errata: February 1999
Microcontroller-Based 4-Digit Counter Modules May 2001
Peter Crowcroft/Frank Crivelli Jaycar kits
Errata: June 2001
Do Not Disturb Telephone Timer 12107011 July 2001
John Clarke Jaycar kit
6-Digit Frequency Counter Module 04108011-2 August 2001
David L Jones
PICFun eTimer 4-Way Event/Race/Anything Timer February 2002
Ross Tester eLabtronics kit
Multi-Mode Timer April 2002
Frank Crivelli/Peter Crowcroft Ozitronics kit
4-Digit Crystal-Controlled Timing Module: November 2002
Stopwatch, Photographic Timer, Frequency Meter,
Programmable Down Timer Frank Crivelli/
Peter Crowcroft K148 Start/Stop Timer kits from
Ozitronics and Oatley Electronics
Digital Reaction Timer 04106031 June 2003
Jim Rowe Jaycar KC5360
Digital Timer For Less Than $20.00 August 2003
Jess Benning/Ross Tester
Programmable PIC-Powered Timer 04111031 November 2003
AKA Master of Time Trent Jackson
Versatile Auto Timer: Performance Electronics For Cars 2004
05car081 John Clarke Jaycar KC5379
Intelligent Turbo Timer: Performance Electronics For Cars 2004
05car031 John Clarke Jaycar KC5383 - discontinued
QuickBrake 05103041/05car071 March 2004
Emergency Brake Light Trigger/Delta Throttle Timer
John Clarke Jaycar KC5373 - kit discontinued
Also published in Performance Electronics For Cars 2004
4-Minute Shower Timer January 2005
Ross Tester Gum Leaf Energy kit
Swimming Pool Lap Counter 08103051 March 2005
Rick Walters Errata: April 2005
Salvage It! An Automatic Stopwatch Timer May 2005
Julian Edgar
Programmable Flexitimer Digital Timer 04108051-4 August 2005
Jim Rowe DSE K3580 Jaycar KC5415
Errata: December 2005
Ceiling Fan Timer 10110051 October 2005
John Clarke
12V Digital Clock Timer ZA0019-ZA0020 October 2006
Bill De Rose DSE K3582
Adaptive Turbo Timer 05108071 August 2007
John Clarke Jaycar KC5451
PIC-Based Flexitimer Mk4 EC8284 June 2008
Jim Rowe Jaycar KC5464
Special Function Timer 05110081/05car081 October 2008
John Clarke Altronics K6140
Remote Controlled Digital Up/Down Timer 19108101 August 2010
Nicholas Vinen Errata: September 2010
Altronics K6145 Jaycar KC5496
VersaTimer/Switch 19106111 June 2011
Latching Relay/Programmable Timer John Clarke
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20 BOATING/NAUTICAL/MARINE
Marine Twin Engine Speed Match Indicator 04111091 November 2009
John Clarke Altronics K6220 Jaycar KC5488
Solar-Powered Alarm For Sheds & Boats 03103101 March 2010
John Clarke Altronics K6026 Jaycar KC5494
Ultrasonic Anti-Fouling For Boats 04109101 Pt 1 September 2010
Leo Simpson/John Clarke Jaycar KC5498 Pt 2 November 2010
GPS Boat Computer/Navigator 05101101 October 2010
Geoff Graham Altronics K1143
Rudder Position Indicator 20107111-4 Pt 1 July 2011
Nicholas Vinen Pt 2 August 2011
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21 WEATHER/CLIMATE/TEMPERATURE/HUMIDITY ETC
Simple Turnstile Antenna For Weather Satellite November 1991
Reception Garry Cratt Amateur Radio
Three-Function Home Weather Station 04201931-2 April 1993
John Clarke
AM Radio For Aircraft Weather Beacons 06107941 September 1994
Darren Yates DSE kit
Digi-Temp Temperature Monitor January 1997
Graham Blowes Mantis Micro Products kit
Errata: April 1997
Digital Anemometer Wind Speed Meter March 1999
Julian Edgar Altronics kit
Electronic Wind Vane 04103001-2-3-4 March 2000
John Clarke
Temperature Logger April 2000
Mark Roberts Softmark kit
Digital Thermometer/Thermostat 04208022 August 2002
John Clarke Altronics K6110, DSE K3016
Errata: October 2002
See also PID Temperature Controller, July 2007
PICAXE: 18X Series & 18A Temperature Sensor November 2003
Stan Swan
VHF Receiver For Weather Satellites 06112031 December 2003
Jim Rowe DSE K3226 Errata: January 2004 p38,
February 2004, April 2004, October 2004
Antenna/RF Preamp For Weather Satellites 06101041 January 2004
Jim Rowe Errata: April 2004
PICAXE-18X 4-Channel Datalogger
Pt 1: Basic Module January 2004
Pt 2: Real Time Clock February 2004
Pt 3: Humidity Sensor, More Memory & An LCD March 2004
Clive Seager Errata: August 2004
Solar-Powered Wireless Weather Station 07112041 December 2004
Uses PICAXE Nenad Stojadinovic
High Temperature Digital Thermometer With LCD: Performance
Electronics For Cars 2004
05car041 John Clarke Jaycar KC5376
PICAXE-Powered Thermostat & Temperature Display February 2006
Michael Jeffery Errata: April 2006
Parts from Clinch Electronic Systems
Aquarium Temperature Alarm 03109061 September 2006
Peter Smith
PID Temperature Controller July 2007
Leonid Lerner Refer Project August 2002
Data Logging Weather Station 04109071-2 Pt 1 September 2007
Glenn Pure Pt 2 October 2007
Errata: November 2007
PICAXE Humidity Measuring Using The HopeRF HH10D June 2009
Wayne Geary/Stan Swan
Temperature Logger & Controller 10101101 Pt 1 January 2010
Leonid Lerner Pt 2 February 2010
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22 ROBOTICS
Build A PC-Controlled Robot From Surplus Parts November 1995
Tony Mercer Refer Stepper Motor article,
SC January 1994
A 2-Axis Robot With Gripper December 1997
Graeme Matthewson Oatley Electronics kit
The Line Dancer Robot 11385991 May 1999
Andersson Nguyen Jaycar kit
Errata: August, September 1999
The Hexapod Robot July 1999
Ross Tester RobotOz kit
Autonomouse The Robot 08409991-2-3 Pt 1 September 1999
John Clarke Errata & Pt 2 October 1999
PICMAN 2000: A Programmable Robot 11101001 January 2000
Andersson Nguyen Altronics kit
Escape Robot Kit Altronics K1103 August 2004
reviewed by Dave Kennedy
PICAXE: Programmable Robot 07209041 September 2004
Thomas Scarborough Errata: November 2004
Introducing Microbric: Programmable Robotics November 2005
The Microbric Viper Robot DSE K1800 December 2005
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23 MUSIC/MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS
Syntom: A Synthesised Tom-Tom May 1989
Leo Simpson
Low-Noise 4-Channel Guitar Mixer SC01101921 January 1992
Darren Yates DSE, Jaycar kits
See also Circuit Notebook February 1996
Digital Effects Unit Musicians/Guitar 01301951-2 February 1995
John Clarke Errata: March 1995
Jaycar kit
Guitar Headphone Amplifier 01305951 May 1995
John Clarke Altronics, DSE, Jaycar kits
A Low-Cost MIDI Adaptor For Your PC Or Amiga July 1995
George Hansper
Sustain Unit For Electric Guitars 01302981 March 1998
John Clarke Altronics, Jaycar kits
Errata: July 1999
A Waa-Waa Pedal For Your Guitar 01307981 September 1998
John Clarke Altronics, DSE, Jaycar kits
Versatile Electronic Guitar Limiter 01308981 October 1998
John Clarke Jaycar kit
Theremin 01207001 August 2000
John Clarke Altronics, DSE K3015, Jaycar KC5295
Guitar Jammer 01110001 October 2000
Leo Simpson/Peter Smith Altronics K5536, Jaycar
2-Channel Guitar Preamplifier 01111001 Pt 1 November 2000
Altronics K5340, Jaycar kits
Digital Reverberation Unit 01112001 Pt 2 December 2000
Combining Both Units In A Metal Rack Case Pt 3 January 2001
John Clarke
Errata: January 2001, September 2002
MIDI-Mate: A MIDI Interface For PCs 01201011 February 2001
Jim Rowe Jaycar kit Errata: February 2003
Simple MIDI Expansion Box 01103011 March 2001
Jim Rowe
Guitar Tremolo Unit For Musicians 01104011 April 2001
John Clarke DSE, Jaycar kits
Direct Injection DI Box For Musicians 011080110 August 2001
John Clarke Altronics, DSE, Jaycar kits
Errata: September 2001
WidgyBox: Guitar Distortion Box 01105031 May 2003
Peter Smith Altronics K5541, Jaycar KC5353
MIDI Theremin 01204051-2 Pt 1 April 2005
John Clarke Jaycar KC5410 Pt 2 May 2005
MIDI Drum Kit 01211051-2
John Clarke Introduction Pt 1 November 2005
Putting It Together Pt 2 December 2005
Building The Sensors And Stand Pt 3 January 2006
Installing And Running The Software Pt 4 February 2006
Passive DI Box For Musicians May 2006
No PCB John Clarke
Mini Theremin 01207061 Pt 1 July 2006
John Clarke Jaycar KC5426 Pt 2 August 2006
Errata: December 2006
Versatile 4-Channel Guitar Mixer 01106071 June 2007
Jim Rowe Altronics K5353, Jaycar KC5448
Errata: November 2007
PICAXE Plays Music! VMUSIC Driver July 2007
Clive Seager www.rev-ed.co.uk
PIC-Based Musical Instrument Tuning Aid 04107081 July 2008
Jim Rowe Altronics K1124
New Improved Theremin Mk.2 01203091 March 2009
John Clarke Jaycar KC5475
Errata: April 2009
USB MIDI-Mate 23110111 October 2011
Jim Rowe
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99 MISCELLANEOUS
Portable Electronics Workbench November 1987
Leo Simpson
Build Your Own Lightbox March 1988
Leo Simpson
Electronics Workbench For Home Or Lab July 1992
Leo Simpson
Cranial Electrical Stimulation Unit 99101111 January 2011
Robert Scott
A Vacuum Pump From Junk March 2011
Neno Stojadinovic
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CIRCUIT NOTEBOOK
DC Speed Control For Model Motors November 1987
Measuring The Tracking Of Dual Potentiometers November 1987
How To Obtain -5V From A +5V Supply November 1987
Frequency Comparator With Visual Display November 1987
Low Power RAM EPROM Emulator December 1987
Simple Transistor Oscillator December 1987
Courtesy Light Delay Switch December 1987
Voltage Regulator For 12V Alternators December 1987
Sequential Lamp Flasher For Cars January 1988
High Impedance Op Amp With Input Protection January 1988
Crowbar Over-Voltage Protection For January 1988
Power Supplies
Substituting Electrolytic Capacitors January 1988
Thermatic Fan Timer For Cars February 1988
Dynamic Noise Reduction For Cassette Players February 1988
El Cheapo Car Burglar Alarm February 1988
Higher Power Car Stereo Conversion p94 Ask SC February 1988
Ref Car Stereo For Your Home, November 1987
Bridge Circuit For Amplifier Modules February 1988
p95 Ask SC See also EA June 1985
Adjustable Load For Power Supplies March 1988
Synchroscope For Frequency Comparison March 1988
CRO Probe Modification March 1988
Precision Reset For Microprocessors March 1988
How To Dim Fluorescent Lights p95 Ask SC March 1988
High Speed Pulse Amplifier April 1988
Headphone Noise Monitor For Power Amplifiers April 1988
Quiz Game Using A CMOS Latch April 1988
VU Meter For Tape Dubbing April 1988
How To Stretch Pulse Widths p94 Ask SC April 1988
Voltage & Current Metering For Power Supplies May 1988
Improvements For Modem End-Of-File Indicator May 1988
High-Q Notch Filter May 1988
Dual Power Circuit With Back-Up June 1988
Battery Indicator
Brighter Flashing Lamp For Alarms June 1988
Flashing Pilot Lamp June 1988
Fuel Cut-Off Solenoid For Cars July 1988
Telephone Ring Simulator August 1988
DC Stereo Volume Control August 1988
Digital Lissajous Frequency Comparator August 1988
National Semiconductor's LM12 150W Op Amp September 1988
Off Peak Indicator For Hot Water Systems October 1988
Audio Overload Detector October 1988
Long Interval Timer October 1988
Video Distribution System p97 Ask SC October 1988
Self-Oscillating Detectors Explained p98 Ask SC October 1988
Knightrider LED Scanner Jaycar kit November 1988
12-240V 60VA Inverter November 1988
Volume Control For Power Amplifier p102 Ask SC November 1988
Microphone Preamp Circuit p103 Ask SC November 1988
Charger For 12V Gel Batteries December 1988
Constant Current Nicad Charger December 1988
Pulse Charger For Dry Cells January 1989
200-250mA DC Electronic Fuse January 1989
RS232 To RS422 Adaptor January 1989
Simple Binary Encoded Keypad February 1989
Crystal Oscillator Using A CMOS 555 February 1989
Alternative Override For Car Safety Light February 1989
Ref Project November 1988, 20EPC
Tacho Connection For HEI p93 Ask SC February 1989
Photo-Interruptor For Digital Counter March 1989
Schmitt Trigger Using Discrete Transistors March 1989
Wide Bandwidth Video Amplifier March 1989
High Impedance 1W Amplifier March 1989
Keyboard Sound Improver April 1989
Keypad Alarm For Car Security April 1989
Relay Output For Door Minder April 1989
Ref Project February 1988
Leading Zero Blanking For Digital Speedos May 1989
Thermostat For Cooling Fans May 1989
Bit Saver For Soldering Irons May 1989
Power Supply For Walkman Radios June 1989
X-Y Light Source Plotter June 1989
Tone Decoder Input Control Circuit July 1989
Using Centre-Zero Meters In Power Supplies July 1989
Low Cost Locker Alarm July 1989
Channel Switch For DSE UHF Converter August 1989
Flasher Unit For Cars August 1989
Fuse-Fail Alarm For Cars August 1989
Car Battery Voltage Monitor August 1989
Using An Impulse Tacho With The High Energy 20EPC
Ignition System p109 Ask SC August 1989
Sawtooth/Triangle Waveform Generator September 1989
Digitally Controlled Stereo Volume Control September 1989
Siren & Flash Generator For Toy Cars October 1989
Balanced Outputs From A Single Supply October 1989
Timer For Motor Driven Cameras October 1989
Walkman Car Stereo Amplifier November 1989
Traffic Light System For Model Railways November 1989
4-Channel Mixer With Effects Send November 1989
High Current Intelligent Charger December 1989
Exhaust Temperature Alarm For Boats December 1989
Self Cycle Bilge Pump Control December 1989
El Cheapo Buffer Amplifier December 1989
Stereo FM Microphone Transmitter December 1989
6V Version Of Brake Lamp Flasher p117 Ask SC December 1989
Ref project April 1989
Quiz Game With Light Chasers January 1990
High & Low Boost For PA Loudspeakers January 1990
Clipping Indicator For Stereo Amplifiers January 1990
Electronic Speedo February 1990
Parametric Equaliser February 1990
Simple Transistor Beta Tester February 1990
30-Second Bilge Pump February 1990
100-Sequence LED Chaser March 1990
Pulse Width Modulated Signal Compressor March 1990
Bilge Pump With 15s Sloshing Delay March 1990
Pulse Width Modulated Signal Expander April 1990
Low Cost Alarm Status Indicator April 1990
Single Supply Instrumentation Amplifier April 1990
Delay Circuit For Intermittent Wipers May 1990
24V Gel-Cell Battery Charger May 1990
Ref project March 1990
Adjustable Boxing Timer May 1990
2-Phase Oscillator Uses A Flipflop May 1990
Antenna Control In Holden Cars June 1990
Gutsy 220V Power Supply June 1990
40W Bridged Power Amplifier June 1990
Driving Stepper Motors From A July 1990
Parallel Printer Port
Switching Mains With Your Computer July 1990
One-Chip DC Volume Control July 1990
Electronic Time Delay Switch August 1990
Effective In-Circuit Battery Tester August 1990
Remote Control For Early Rank Arena TVs August 1990
Overvoltage Protection For Power Supplies August 1990
2.4GHz Prescaler For 1GHz Frequency Meter September 1990
see Project November 1987-January 1988
Low Cost Battery Minder September 1990
Traffic Lights For Model Railways September 1990
Electronic Control For Radiator Fan September 1990
1Hz Timebase With Variable Pulse Width September 1990
Expanded Scale 11.6-12.6V Voltmeter October 1990
Low Cost Mains Frequency Indicator October 1990
Obtaining -5V From A +5V Supply October 1990
Digital Staircase Waveform Generator October 1990
Low Frequency Sample & Hold Circuit November 1990
Single Chip Low Battery Alarm November 1990
FM Stereo Test Tone Transmitter November 1990
Current Limiter For 240VAC Lamps December 1990
Climate Controller For A Greenhouse December 1990
Constant Volume Amplifier January 1991
Diode Test Adaptor For Multimeters January 1991
Precision Timer Goes To 46.6 Hours January 1991
Wide Range Inductance Meter February 1991
Mid-Frequency Tone Control February 1991
Water/Coolant Level Alarm For Car Radiators February 1991
Audio Filter For HF Receivers March 1991
3MHz Digital Frequency Counter March 1991
Direct Coupled Sniffer Probe March 1991
Simple Metal Detector March 1991
300Hz-3kHz Audio Filter April 1991
Simple IR Detector Checks Remote Controls April 1991
Bare-Bones Dual Power Supply April 1991
Lightning Distance Meter May 1991
Toy Car Motor Controller May 1991
Switchmode Power Supply June 1991
Discharger For Nicad Battery Packs June 1991
Shunt Controller For Solar Panels June 1991
3-Team Quiz Adjudicator July 1991
Analog Data Logging Via A PC's Parallel Port July 1991
Leading Zero Suppression For August 1991
The Capacitance Meter
Automatic Controller For Sullage Pumps August 1991
Low Distortion Sinewave Oscillator August 1991
Soft Start For 240V Lamps September 1991
Voltage Regulator For Alarm Backup Battery September 1991
Simple Nicad Charger With 16-Hour Timer September 1991
How To Dim Fluorescent Lights p94 Ask SC September 1991
Dual Tracking Power Supply Uses Cheap Parts October 1991
DC Offset Canceller For Amplifiers October 1991
Battery Charging For Garage Door Controller October 1991
Ref Project March/April 1991
3-Way Quiz Game Uses Relays & Diodes November 1991
Low-Cost Variable Power Supply November 1991
Speed Sensitive Direction Switch November 1991
Power Supply For Portable Valve Radios November 1991
Budget Burglar Alarm System December 1991
Expandable 3-Way Quiz Game December 1991
Power Supply For Flash Gun December 1991
12 LED Voltmeter December 1991
Signalling For Model Trains January 1992
. 14MRP
Automatic Night Light Timing Circuit January 1992
Alarm Dialler uses An EPROM February 1992
8-Channel ADC For PCs February 1992
Courtesy Light Delay For Cars March 1992
Adjustable 20V Power Supply March 1992
Traffic Lights For Model Train Layouts March 1992
Using Your Games Port For Data Input March 1992
Electronic Ignition & Positive
Chassis Vehicles p91 Ask SC March 1992
Scanning Facility For A CB Radio April 1992
EPROM-Based Stepper Motor Driver April 1992
Low Cost Audio Oscillator May 1992
Bulletin Board Watchdog May 1992
Airconditioning Override With Kickdown Switch May 1992
Nicad Fast Charger Timer May 1992
Loudspeaker Protector has Power-On Delay June 1992
Courtesy And Headlight Delays For Cars June 1992
Chocolate Wheel With Fixable Numbers June 1992
Sequential Combination Lock July 1992
Modification To Headlight Controller July 1992
BCD & Decimal To 7-Segment Decoding With July 1992
An EPROM
Musical Chime Generator August 1992
12VDC To 240VAC Inverter For Small Appliances August 1992
High Performance Drill Speed Controller August 1992
Simple Lap Timer For Slot Cars August 1992
Relay Output For Car Reversing Alarm p92 Ask SC August 1992
Ref project January 1989
Traffic Lights For Model Train Layouts September 1992
Automatic Electric Blanket Controller September 1992
Tester For 2-Input Logic Gates September 1992
Cross-Coupled FET Mixer September 1992
Automatic Soldering Iron Timer October 1992
Stutter Trigger For An Audio Strobe October 1992
Self-Contained Autofire Module For Electronic October 1992
Games
Reversing Light Chaser For 12V Lamps November 1992
A Low Cost Crystal Checker November 1992
2-Chip Electronic Blackjack Game November 1992
Timer Safeguards Rechargeable Cells November 1992
Board Game Countdown Timer December 1992
Power On/Low Battery Indicator December 1992
High-Current 0-20V Power Supply December 1992
Errata: January 1993
LED VU Scanner Display January 1993
Parking Lights Reminder January 1993
Cable Tester With LED Indicators January 1993
Simple Tester For IR Remote Controls January 1993
Horn Blower For Mobile Telephones February 1993
Square Wave Frequency Doubler February 1993
Simple Way To Make PC Boards February 1993
Robotics Interface For PCs February 1993
A 20-Metre Director Conversion Receiver March 1993
Blown Fuse Indicator March 1993
Simple 2-Input Logic Gate Identifier March 1993
Breakerless Pick-Up For Car Ignition April 1993
Dynamic Noise Reduction Circuit April 1993
VFO Controlled Transmitter For 80 Metres April 1993
Interface For The LCD Panel Meter May 1993
see Project September 1992
Seven Day Hose Controller May 1993
Add-On Circuit For A Sidereal Clock June 1993
Battery Monitor For Solar Chargers June 1993
Refinement For The Interphone Exchange June 1993
Repeater Time-Out Indicator June 1993
Discrete Step-Down Voltage Converter June 1993
Battery Charge Status Monitor July 1993
Single-Chip Combination Lock July 1993
Pulser Probe For TTL & CMOS July 1993
Low-Cost Piezo Screamer Siren July 1993
Increasing The Output Of A
3-Terminal Regulator p93 Ask SC July 1993
Low-Cost Isolation Amplifier August 1993
Low Distortion Oscillator August 1993
Phase Adapter For Digital Multimeters August 1993
Handy Hint Pulsing Beeper August 1993
AND or OR Gates With Diodes p92 Ask SC August 1993
Ref Quiz Game Adjudicator, July 1993
Wide Range Phase Control September 1993
Regulator For Solar Panels September 1993
Microcontroller Timer September 1993
RF-Linked IR Remote Control Extender October 1993
Electronic Mousetrap Catches 'Em Alive October 1993
Electronic Starter For Fluorescent Lights October 1993
Low-Cost Controller For Model Trains November 1993
6/12V Gel Cell Charger November 1993
Photographic Flash Meter November 1993
Power Supply Pre-Regulator Circuit November 1993
Single Chip Touch Switch December 1993
240V Motor Speed Control December 1993
Amended Pulser Probe see July 1993 January 1994
Beta Measurements With An Analog Multimeter January 1994
Induction Motor Speed Controller January 1994
Single-Pot Wien Bridge Oscillator January 1994
Using Two Train Controllers To Operate February 1994
One Section
Replacing Selenium Cells With Solar Cells February 1994
Digital Tachometer & Dwell Angle Meter February 1994
Resistance & Capacitance Meter March 1994
Adding Latched Outputs To The IR Train Controller March 1994
Ref SC April, May, June 1992
Low Power Voltage Booster March 1994
Simple Quiz Game Adjudicator March 1994
Cockroft-Walton Voltage Multiplier p93 Ask SC March 1994
Battery-Life Indicator For Radio Microphones April 1994
Block Signalling For Model Trains April 1994
Simple 4-Step Voltage Comparator April 1994
Debounce Circuit For Counter Input p92 Ask SC April 1994
Ref 3-Digit Counter Module, September 1990
Battery Voltage Indicator For Cars May 1994
Light Meter Adaptor For A DMM May 1994
Delayed Reset For PCs & Compatibles May 1994
Six-Way Decision Maker Uses Two ICs May 1994
Optical Pickup For HEI p92 Ask SC May 1994
Variable Constant Current Load June 1994
RF Actuated CW Sidetone Unit June 1994
Photographic Lightmeter Adapter June 1994
Discrete Monostable Multivibrator June 1994
Positive To Negative DC Inverter July 1994
Floating Constant Current Limit July 1994
Tester For IR Remote Controls July 1994
Analog To Digital Interface Circuit July 1994
Theft Protection For Automatic Cars August 1994
20EPC
Sensitive Lightmeter For The Darkroom August 1994
Low-Cost LED Level Display August 1994
Optoelectronic Pickup For Ignition Systems August 1994
Ref High Energy Ignition Project, May 1988 20EPC
Tape Equalisation For Preamp p90 Ask SC August 1994
Ref Universal Preamplifier, April 1994
Timer For Security Lights September 1994
Tester For Radio Control Servos September 1994
Automotive Voltage Regulator September 1994
20EPC
Test GPO For Workshops October 1994
Flashing Battery Monitor October 1994
PC Alert - A Simple Watchdog Alarm October 1994
Auto-Shutoff For Battery Circuits October 1994
Super Bright LED Brake Light Array November 1994
Errata: December 1994
12-24V Circuit Tester For Cars & Trucks November 1994
20EPC
Display Dimmer For LED Clocks November 1994
Low Cost Photo Timer November 1994
Power Supply For Subsidiary Amplifier December 1994
Rotary Encoder Decoder December 1994
Simple 1-Chip Logic Probe December 1994
6V To 12V Converter December 1994
Ref 12V SLA Battery Charger, July 1992 20EPC
Using 3-Wire Railway Crossing Lights January 1995
Electronic Guitar Tuning Fork January 1995
Level Translator For PC Games Port January 1995
Analog Multiplier Uses Transconductance Amp February 1995
Thumb Wheel Selection For Pattern Generator February 1995
Ref SC Nov/Dec 1991
Pump Control System Uses LDT March 1995
Adjusting Pulse-Train Mark-Space Ratio March 1995
Buzzer For Infrared Security Light p91 Ask SC March 1995
48V Charger For SLA Batteries Ref SC July 92 April 1995
Tachometer Pick-Up For Diesel Engines April 1995
Ref SC August 1991
Temperature Controller For Home Brewers April 1995
Digital Readout For A Weighbridge May 1995
Balanced Microphone Preamplifier Incorporating May 1995
"Phantom Power" Ref Project p38 April 1995
Automatic Charger/Discharger May 1995
Ask SC p93: Using A Multi-Tap Transformer With May 1995
The Walkaround Throttle For Model Railroads
Errata: August 1995
Emergency Lighting Circuit Has Charger June 1995
Expanded Scale Voltmeter For Cars June 1995
Low Cost Nicad Zapper Ref SC August 1994 June 1995
Simple Probe Detects Logic Levels & Pulse Trains June 1995
Stereo Signal Switcher For Testing June 1995
Dummy Printer For Testing Parallel Ports On A PC June 1995
Encoder For Surround Sound Decoders July 1995
Car Radiator Water/Coolant Alarm For Positive July 1995
Earth Vehicles Ref Project June 1994
Relay Driver Board With High Voltage Supply August 1995
Oatley Electronics kit
Automatic Antenna Controller For Cars August 1995
Rev Limit Indicator For Rally Cars September 1995
Car Courtesy Light Monitor & Extender September 1995
Touch Sensitive Switch Uses A Single IC September 1995
Speed Controller For Small Motors In Models October 1995
Adding Tail Lamps To Guards' Vans October 1995
Low-Cost Stepper Motor & Controller October 1995
Ask SC p93: DiscoLight With Neon Lighting October 1995
Ref Project July/August 1988
Weekly Rubbish Reminder November 1995
Simple Solar Tracker November 1995
Multi-Way Switching For 240VAC Lighting November 1995
Ignition Coil/Condenser Tester November 1995
Campervan Inverter Controller December 1995
Simple LED Chaser Using Transistors December 1995
Optical Tachometer Has Digital Readout December 1995
Ref SC May 1988 & SC December 1993
Automatic Level Control For Line Signals January 1996
Bilge Pump Timer Uses A Mercury Switch January 1996
PWM Speed Controller January 1996
DC Amplifier For A Centre-Zero Meter January 1996
Moisture Monitor For Pot Plants January 1996
Reluctor Circuit For High Energy Ignition February 1996
Ref SC May 1990
Intercom Uses Surplus Telephones February 1996
4-Channel Mixer Modifications February 1996
Ref SC January 1992
Model Railway Level Crossing Control March 1996
Binary Counting Demonstrator March 1996
Charge Controller For A Transceiver March 1996
Precision Timer Uses Cheap Crystal March 1996
Brake Pedal Alarm Circuit March 1996
Body Filler Depth Detector April 1996
Micropower Low-Voltage Indicator April 1996
RS232 Modem Switcher April 1996
Single Rail Operation For The TDA1514 April 1996
Reluctor Version Of Programmable Ignition May 1996
Ref Project March 1996
Larger Search Coils For The Metal Locator May 1996
Ref Project May 1994
0-18V Power Supply With Current Limiting May 1996
Electrolytic PC Board Etcher May 1996
Bridge Operation For LM3886 Stereo Module June 1996
Ref Project February 1995
Stereo Preamplifier With Selectable Gain June 1996
Ref Project April 1994
Novel Modulator For Signal Generators June 1996
Ask SC p92: Remote Control For Dolby Decoder June 1996
Ref Project November/December 1995
Ask SC p93: Loudspeaker Protection/Compression June 1996
Ref ALC Project March 1996
Multi-Cell Charging With The TEA1100 July 1996
Random Number Generator July 1996
0-16V 15A Power Supply With Current Limiting July 1996
Errata: September 1996
Tone Burst Source For Loudspeaker Testing August 1996
Cordless Telephone Ring Tone Booster August 1996
Low Cost Monitor Amplifier For 32 Ohm Headphones September 1996
Pulse Stretcher For Printer Signals September 1996
Digital Display For The Geiger Counter September 1996
Ref Projects Sept 90 & Oct 95
Ask SC p94: Millivoltmeter Drive Modification September 1996
Ref Project August/September 1988
Muting The LM3886 Module October 1996
Ref Projects March 94 & Feb 95
Printer Port Zero Voltage Detector October 1996
6V Motor Speed/Direction Controller October 1996
Swimming Pool Lap Counter November 1996
Obtaining Balanced & Isolated 9V Supply Rails November 1996
Thermostatic Fan Controller November 1996
9V Nicad Battery Saver/Regulator November 1996
Overload Protected Power Supply December 1996
Adding 1/4 Stops To The Photographic Timer December 1996
Ref project April 1995
VCO Has Constant Mark/Space Ratio December 1996
A Low Cost Darkroom Lamp January 1997
Nicad Battery Discharger Has Capacity Indication January 1997
AC Power Supply For Photographic Flashgun February 1997
Precision Analog Multiplier February 1997
Audible Headlight Reminder March 1997
Low Voltage Drop Bridge Rectifier March 1997
Automatic Pump Timer/Controller March 1997
12V PA System Has A Balanced Mic Input April 1997
Switching Circuit For The M65830P Digital Delay April 1997
12V Or 24V Lamp Flasher April 1997
Passive Network Reduces DC Offset Effect May 1997
SCR Pre-Regulator Circuit May 1997
Latched Outputs For IR Remote Control May 1997
Ref Project February 1996
Ask SC p90 Master/Slave For Fast Clocks May 1997
Ref Project December 1996
Low-Cost Telephone Intercom June 1997
Low-Loss Solar Battery Charger June 1997
Audio Signal Tracer With Inbuilt Amplifier June 1997
JFET Tester Adaptor For DMMs July 1997
Cheap Heatsink Temperature Sensor July 1997
Single Gate Oscillator July 1997
Timer With 240VAC Switching August 1997
Pistol Target Frame Timer August 1997
Thermatic Fan Monitor September 1997
Addressing The 16s Message Recorder September 1997
Ref Project July 1993
Intercom Uses Touch Phones September 1997
3-Aspect Signalling For Model Railways October 1997
Low Dropout 5V Regulator October 1997
Errata: November 1997
Using The 12/24V Speed Controller As A Dimmer October 1997
Ref Project June 1997
Single Supply Version Of LM3876/LM3886 Modules November 1997
Ref Projects March 1994 & February 1995
Square Wave Pulse Generator November 1997
Changing The Neon Tube Modulator November 1997
Ref Project May 1997
Ask SC p92 High Energy Ignition: Positive November 1997
Chassis Points Version Ref Project May 1988
Errata October 1998
Binary Guessing Game December 1997
Waveform Generator Ref Project July 1997 December 1997
Monster Servo Uses A Windscreen Wiper Motor December 1997
Audio Signal Injector Ref Project June 1997 December 1997
Ask SC p90 Preventing Solenoid Burnout December 1997
Programmable Multispark CDI January 1998
Ref Project September 1997
Versatile Laser Beam Door Minder January 1998
12/24V Courtesy Lamp Extender For Cars January 1998
Solid State LED Oscilloscope January 1998
Electronic Circuit Breaker February 1998
Simple Op Amp Hybrid February 1998
Quasi-Peak Detector February 1998
RF Noise Generator March 1998
240VAC Powered Strobe Lamp March 1998
Cheap Ammeter Using LEDs March 1998
DC Amplifier For CRT Deflection April 1998
Engine Water Temperature Gauge April 1998
Nicad Cell Tester & Discharger April 1998
Deluxe LED Tester Identifies Leads May 1998
Torch Battery Recharger May 1998
Linear Voltage Controlled Oscillator May 1998
Current Indicator For 12V Battery Chargers June 1998
Charging Lithium Ion Cells June 1998
Code Access Control June 1998
Battery Capacity Meter Circuit June 1998
Bargraph Auto Tachometer July 1998
Phase/Program Indicator July 1998
N-Channel FET Tester July 1998
1.5V DC-DC Converter July 1998
LOPT/Shorted Turns Tester August 1998
Low Voltage Drop Bridge Rectifier August 1998
Thermal Protection For Power FETs August 1998
Stepper Motor Driver August 1998
High Frequency Driver Protection August 1998
Ask SC p91 Optoelectronic Ignition August 1998
Ref High Energy Ignition Project, May 1988
0V Output For Adjustable 3-Terminal Regulators September 1998
Simple Relay Voltage Booster September 1998
Automatic Reversing For Model Trains September 1998
DVM Adaptor For High Frequency AC September 1998
Independent Messages From Sound Recorder October 1998
Frequency Doubler For A Cruise Control October 1998
Charger Controller For An Outboard Motor October 1998
Fuel Injector Driver For Added Power October 1998
Regulator For A Car Battery Charger November 1998
DTMF Radio Alarm System November 1998
Improved Relay Voltage Booster December 1998
LED Indication For 12V SLA Charger December 1998
Speed Alarm & Digital Speedometer December 1998
9V Battery Checker January 1999
Timed Audible Alarm January 1999
Balanced Input & Bridging Module January 1999
PC Stake Crimper January 1999
Low Current Shunt Regulator January 1999
24V Output For Trickle Charger February 1999
Ref Project October 1998
Timed Audible Alarm February 1999
Temperature Controlled Fan For Power Amplifiers February 1999
Bedside Lamp/Tape Recorder Timer February 1999
Optical Pickup For 5-Digit Tachometer March 1999
Ref Project October 1997
PC-Controlled LED Matrix Display March 1999
12V Charge Indicator March 1999
Solid State Relay Circuit March 1999
Using The LED Ammeter On 24V March 1999
Ref Project January 1999
Simple Alarm Circuit March 1999
You Have Mail In Your Letterbox April 1999
Relax Your Brain With Just Two LEDs April 1999
Random LED Flasher April 1999
9V Battery Monitor April 1999
Simple Tester Checks Transistors & Continuity April 1999
Add Bass Harmony To A Guitar May 1999
Add Remote Control To An Old VCR May 1999
Low Frequency RF Preamplifier May 1999
Simpler Metering Circuit For Capacitance Meter May 1999
refer Project February 1999
Logic Probe With 7-Segment Display June 1999 & ETB
Bistable Motor Switch June 1999
PC-Controlled Function Generator June 1999
Extra Reversing Light For Older Cars June 1999
DTMF Decoder And 1Hz Timebase July 1999
Auto Nicad Charger With Float July 1999
Rev Limiter Modification For Points Distributors July 1999
refer Project April 1999
Mains Powered Remote Control Tester July 1999
Simple 3-Digit Frequency Counter August 1999
Burglar Alarm For Continuous Security August 1999
One Chip Audio Preamplifier August 1999
Dry Cell Battery Checking September 1999
Foolproof Audio Compressor September 1999
Surveillance Lights With Buzzer September 1999
Errata: October 1999
Audio Distribution Amplifier October 1999
Automotive Fuse Monitor October 1999
Low Cost SLA Battery Charger October 1999
18W Fluorescent Light Inverter Uses Ferrite Rod October 1999
Refinements To The PC Monitor Checker November 1999
Refer project August 1999 Errata: February 2000
Simple Christmas Light Tester November 1999
Simple Lights-On Warning November 1999
Negative Line Switching For Daytime Lights November 1999
For Cars refer Project August 1999
Reverse Battery Protection With Low Voltage Drop December 1999
Power-On Muting For PC FM Tuner December 1999
refer Project June 1999
Backup Battery For AC-Powered Cordless Phones December 1999
Battery Charging From A 1V Or 2V Solar Panel January 2000
TTL Decision Maker January 2000
Paralleling The Output Of 3-Terminal Regulators January 2000
Buffered Virtual Ground Generator January 2000
Using A Photo-Interrupter As A Train Detector February 2000
Monitor For 12V SLA Batteries February 2000
How To Cut Clean Holes In Plastic Front Panels February 2000
12V Fan Controller For Lower Noise February 2000
Constant Current Load For Power Supply Testing February 2000
PC Printer Port Controls I-V Curve Tracer March 2000
Adding LED Indication To 12V Trickle Charger June 2000
refer Project October 1998
Speed Controller For 240VAC Universal Brush- June 2000
Type Motors
Low-Cost Logic Indicator For PICs June 2000
4-Wire Milliohm Tester For DMMs July 2000
Constant Voltage Charger Uses LM317 July 2000
Fine & Coarse Power Supply Control July 2000
Soldering Iron Time-Out August 2000
Split Supply With Low Quiescent Current August 2000
Off-Hook Indicator Has Better Visibility August 2000
refer Project January 2000
Mains Power For Battery-Operated Clock August 2000
Improved Engine Immobiliser Uses SCR September 2000
A Really Simple Transistor Tester September 2000
Adding A Timer To The NiCd Discharger September 2000
Different Colours From A Green LED September 2000
Opto-Electronic Version Of High Energy Ignition October 2000
refer Project June 1998 Errata: November 2000
Water Level Indicator November 2000
Do-It-Yourself Car Battery Charger November 2000
Hi/Lo Pulse Indicator Uses A 7-Segment Display November 2000
Multi-Station Intercom Uses CB Microphones December 2000
refer projects Champ Feb 94 & Pre-Champ July 94
Solar-Charged Battery Regulator December 2000
Model Aeroplane Navigation Strobe/Battery Level January 2001
Indicator
Economy Mic Preamp Has Phantom Power March 2001
Shaft Rotation Indicator March 2001
refer Speed Alarm, November & December 1999
Metering Circuit For Sine/Square Generator May 2001
refer project February 2000
Crystal Timebase For Capacitance Meter May 2001
refer project May 1990
Convert A Momentary Pushbutton To Alternate June 2001
Action
Precision Voltage Calibrator June 2001
Running A LED From 240VAC June 2001
Computer Controlled Chaser June 2001
Vibrating VU Meter August 2001
Digital Trainer Using 4000 Series Chips August 2001
Thermistor Addition For Heat Controller August 2001
refer project July 1998
Switchable Output Crystal Oscillator September 2001
Low Ohms Adaptor For DMMs Based On September 2001
An LM317 Regulator Errata: December 2001
LED Number Display Uses Parellel Port September 2001
Errata: November 2001
Sound Source Locator Uses PreChamp October 2001
Refer project July 1994
Building A Synchronous Clock October 2001
Errata: November 2001
Blown Fuse Indicator October 2001
Alternative Circuit For A White LED Torch November 2001
Refer project December 2000
Central Locking Interface November 2001
Temperature-Controlled Soldering Iron November 2001
Using A LED As A Light Sensor November 2001
Analog & Digital Modulation For Laser Pointers December 2001
Measuring The Current Drain Of Devices With December 2001
DC-DC Converters
Regulator For Solar Battery Charger January 2002
Simple Time Switch For Battery-Operated Projects January 2002
Door Monitor For A Dog January 2002
Electric Field Proximity Switch January 2002
White LED Torch Circuit Uses Flash Parts January 2002
Ref Project December 2000
NTSC-PAL TV Signal Identifier February 2002
Grand Prix Starting Lights February 2002
Tracking Down Scratchy Pots February 2002
Low Cost Battery Condition Indicator February 2002
Heart Rate Monitor February 2002
Pump Controller For Solar Hot Water System March 2002
Battery Equality Monitor March 2002
Component & Voltage Tester March 2002
Solar Battery Protector April 2002
Radio Controlled Electronic Flash April 2002
Luminescent Generator April 2002
Neon Flasher Runs From 3V Supply April 2002
Isolation For PC Boards In Cars April 2002
Protection For White LED In Torch May 2002
Refer Project December 2000
Relative Field Strength Meter For A DMM May 2002
Constant Current LED Drive May 2002
Loudspeaker Protector Monitors Current June 2002
Modification To Smoke Alarm ref Jan/Feb 97 June 2002
Body Charge Detector June 2002
Preamp Stage For Ceramic Phono Cartridge Or June 2002
Violin Pickups
Cheap AC Current Measurement July 2002
Low-Cost Dual Power Supply July 2002
Quick Counter For Young Children July 2002
Switchmode Constant Current Source July 2002
Passive RIAA Preamplifier July 2002
Up/Down Timer For A Power Antenna July 2002
Soldering Iron Tip Preserver August 2002
TV Relative Signal Strength Meter August 2002
Simple Card Access Control System August 2002
Petrol/Gas Switch For A Pajero August 2002
Ultra Low Drop Linear Voltage Regulator September 2002
Simple Logic Probe September 2002
12V Car Battery Charger September 2002
Battery Tester For Deaf-Blind Persons September 2002
Awaken The Deaf Loud Alarm For Clocks September 2002
DC Automotive Tester With Current Probe October 2002
Winter Charge Booster For 12V Car Batteries October 2002
Triple-LED Version Of Torch October 2002
Ref Project December 2000, Notebook January 2002
and May 2002
One Of Nine Sequencer October 2002
Headlight Controller For Motor Bikes October 2002
Touch Enabled Fuel Cut-Off For Diesels October 2002
Simple AM Transmitter Uses Crystal Ear Piece October 2002
As Microphone
Battery Status Indicator October 2002
Smoke Alarm Battery Life Extender October 2002
Speaker-Headphone Switch For PCs November 2002
Simple Cat.5 Network Tester November 2002
Using AC For LED Christmas Lights November 2002
DC Motor Speed Controller November 2002
Short Circuit Protection For Balanced November 2002
Supply Rails
Table Reminder Uses Watch Module November 2002
Traffic Lights For Model Cars Or Railways December 2002
LED Torch Uses Blocking Oscillator December 2002
AFX Slot Car Lap Counter December 2002
Simple BFO Metal Locator December 2002
Capacitor Leakage Adapter For DMMs December 2002
Errata: February 2003
Simple AM Radio Receiver December 2002
Motor Speed Control With Protection January 2003
Magic Wand For 3-Way Control January 2003
Automatic Tape Control For Display Stand January 2003
Filter Reduces Supply Ripple By 40dB January 2003
12V Lead Acid Battery Desulphator February 2003
Low Supply Rail Detection Circuit February 2003
Fifth Channel For Code-Hopping Remote Control February 2003
Refer Project July 2002
Simple Headlight Reminders February 2003
In-Situ Battery Test Probe February 2003
Automatically Armed Engine Immobiliser February 2003
Automatic Headlight Switch March 2003
Simple Universal PIC Programmer March 2003
Bat Detector Picks Up Ultrasound March 2003
Junkbox-Parts Oven Timer March 2003
Super-Regenerative Receiver For AM & FM April 2003
Neon Scintillator With 300V Up-Converter April 2003
LED Carnival Game April 2003
Low Cost Pistol Shooting Game April 2003
Simple SLA Battery Charger April 2003
Single Entrance Vehicle Counter May 2003
Test Interface For PC Soundcards May 2003
refer project August 2002
White LED Torch Driver Circuit May 2003
Adding Outlets To An Irrigation Controller May 2003
Computer Data Cable Tester June 2003
Inductive Speed Sensor For Cars June 2003
Digital Thermometer With LCD Readout June 2003
Low Battery Indicator June 2003
555 Timer Circuit With Variable On/Off Times June 2003
High Current Battery Discharger June 2003
High Current Low-Dropout Regulator June 2003
Infrared Remote Receiver Has Four Outputs July 2003
Wide-Range Inductance Meter July 2003
Simple Circuit Charges Up To 12 NiCds July 2003
Simple Knock Alarm With Piezo Sensor July 2003
Gym Agility: A Simple Strategy Game July 2003
Adding A 100V Line Transformer To The SC480 July 2003
Amplifier Errata: page 59 August 2003
Ref Project Jan/Feb 2003
Low-Cost Dual Digital Dice August 2003
Maximum/Minimum Voltage Indicator August 2003
Halogen Lamp Dimmer With Soft Start August 2003
"Safe" Oscillator For Watch Crystals September 2003
Internal Resistance Tester For Batteries September 2003
Pendulum-Controlled Clock September 2003
Super Light Sensor Circuit September 2003
LED Lighting For Dual-Filament Lamps September 2003
Ref LED Lighting For Your Car Project, March 03
Interactive Toy Traffic Lights October 2003
Multipurpose Flipflop Timer October 2003
Automatic White-LED Garden Light October 2003
PICAXE-Based Bicycle Odometer October 2003
Making The Flexitimer Cycle On And Off November 2003
Ref EA Project March 1991
Low Battery Indicator November 2003
Simple 9-Way Cable Identifier November 2003
Clipping Indicator For Audio Amplifiers November 2003
8V DC Supply With Overvoltage Protection November 2003
Cheap Switchmode DC-DC Converter November 2003
Simple 6-Input Alarm Circuit December 2003
Courtesy Light Extender December 2003
Battery Replacement Power Supply December 2003
Automatic Headlight Reminder December 2003
Speed Alarm For Cars December 2003
Low Cost Burglar Alarm For Boats January 2004
Remote Alarm For Smoke Detector January 2004
Yes-No Indicator Has Zero Standby Current January 2004
Battery Charger Regulator January 2004
Video Tracer For Trouble Shooting January 2004
Cable Tester Uses Quad Latch February 2004
Phantom Supply For Lapel Microphone Adaptor February 2004
Refer Project January 2004
Frequency Multiplier For LF Measurements February 2004
LED Chaser Provides Three Game Functions February 2004
Signal Meter For Weather Satellite Receiver March 2004
Refer Project December 2003
Car Battery Failure Detector March 2004
Switch Timer For Bathroom Light March 2004
Model Theatre Lighting Dimmer March 2004
Fully Adjustable Power Supply March 2004
4-Wire Stepper Motor Driver March 2004
Refer Project May 2002 Errata: February 2005
Curve Tracer Adaptor April 2004
Logic Probe With Sound April 2004
7.2V Battery Replacement For Camcorders April 2004
Stroboscope Uses White LEDs April 2004
Exit Sign With Battery Protection May 2004
One ADSL Filter Serves Several Phones May 2004
PICAXE-Based Home Security Project May 2004
PICAXE-Based Car Speed Alarm May 2004
Low-Cost Low-Intensity Alarm May 2004
Voice Bandwidth Filter June 2004
El-Cheapo Fluoro Ballast June 2004
Surveillance Camera Recorder June 2004
Experimental Pendulum Clock June 2004
Handy Time Delay With Relay Output June 2004
Using Dr Video Mk2 To Process NTSC Video July 2004
Refer project June 2004
Room Recorder Simple Microphone Preamp July 2004
An Accurate Reaction Timer July 2004
PICAXE-Based Cable Tester July 2004
How To Connect Two PCs Using Modems July 2004
PICAXE Code Stops False Triggering July 2004
Stepper Motor Controller July 2004
Electronic Conjuring Trick August 2004
Adding An RGB Flag Output To The Component August 2004
Video/RGB Converter Refer project May 2004
Keypad Decimal Encoder August 2004
PICAXE-Controlled Solar Fountain August 2004
USB-Powered PIC Programmer September 2004
Economical Desk Lamp For Camping September 2004
Quartz Clock Flasher Protects Equipment September 2004
Two Switches Share One Pin September 2004
Multi-Level Lock System September 2004
PICAXE-Controlled Battery Charger September 2004
Errata: January 2005, March 2005
Light-Controlled Pond Pump October 2004
Bike Battery Charger October 2004
6-Station Sprinkler Controller October 2004
4-Channel Oscilloscope Adapter October 2004
Low-Coolant Alarm For Falcon EF & EL Models November 2004
One-Second Darkroom Ticker November 2004
Simple PC Power-Up November 2004
Micro Timer With LED Readout November 2004
Water Pump Monitor November 2004
Reducing The Effective Mains Voltage November 2004
Simple Combination Lock December 2004
Bare Bones ESR Tester December 2004
Ultrasonic Rangefinder For Robots December 2004
Festive Doorbell December 2004
Junk Box Fan Speed Controller December 2004
Lithium-Polymer Peak Charger January 2005
Efficient Fan Speed Controller January 2005
Simple White Noise Generator January 2005
PICAXE-Based Toy Traffic Lights January 2005
With Battery Saver
12V Halogen Dimmer January 2005
Laser Guided Parking Aid February 2005
Novel White LED Torch February 2005
Electronic Thermostat For Plug-In Heaters February 2005
ESR & Low Resistance Test Meter February 2005
Headlight Reminder March 2005
El Cheapo Cable Tester March 2005
Aviation Intercom March 2005
Touch Lamp Remote March 2005
Simple Under-Voltage Cut-Out March 2005
Reverse Polarity Protector March 2005
PICAXE Freezer Thermostat March 2005
Errata: May 2005
Automatic Security Lights April 2005
Op Amp Auto-Zero April 2005
Synthetic Floating Negative Inductor April 2005
Plugpack Checker April 2005
Automatic Bathroom Exhaust Fan May 2005
Your Probing Questions Answered May 2005
Meter Probe Extensions Errata: August 2005
Automotive LED Timing Light May 2005
Low-Voltage Cutout For 12V SLA Batteries May 2005
Solar Hot Water Controller June 2005
Two Basic Motor Speed Controllers June 2005
Op Amp Building Blocks June 2005
Simple Infrared Remote Control Extender July 2005
Improved Stability For Dr Video Ref June 2004 July 2005
Cordless Drill Auto-Charger July 2005
RGB To Component Video Converter Fix July 2005
Ref project October 2004
Using A Transistor As A High-Power Zener July 2005
Low-Voltage Remote Mains Switch July 2005
Vertical Sync For The Component Video August 2005
To RGB Converter Ref project May 2004
LED Noughts & Crosses August 2005
Audio Level Threshold Control August 2005
Cheap Pump Controller August 2005
DC-DC Converter Powers USB August 2005
Ref project March 2004
Antenna Input & Audio Line-Out Adaptor For September 2005
Portable Radios
Automatic Alternate Motor Switch September 2005
Errata: October 2005
Filter For "Ripple Control" Mains Tones September 2005
Errata: October 2005 - WARNING! DO NOT USE CIRCUIT
PICAXE RGB LED Display September 2005
see also Circuit Notebook, June 2006
Morse Code Practice Oscillator September 2005
Discrete Dual-Tracking Power Supply October 2005
PICAXE-Controlled Bird Brooder October 2005
Electronic Nim Game October 2005
Trickle Charge Uses Optocoupler October 2005
1W LED Driver Circuit November 2005
Simple Cable Tester November 2005
Improved LED Torch November 2005
Load Sharing Multiple Supplies November 2005
Paraphase Tone Control November 2005
Solar Hot Water Differential Pump Controller December 2005
The Mystery Swinger December 2005
Clap Controlled Switch December 2005
Winch Controller For Boaties & 4Wders January 2006
Pushbutton Relay Selector January 2006
Dual Input-Combining Stereo Line Amplifier January 2006
Battery Desulphation Progress Monitor January 2006
Nicad Charger Uses Voltage Cut-Out January 2006
Morse Code Identification Unit February 2006
Automatic Soldering Iron Controller February 2006
Improved Speed Alarm Sensor February 2006
Refer Project November/December 1999
Steam & Diesel Loco Sounds March 2006
Long Life Lamp Beacon March 2006
Accurate Milliohm Meter March 2006
Sensitive Over-Current Protector March 2006
Delay Circuit For Power Windows March 2006
Versatile Electronic Load March 2006
4-20mA Current Loop Tester April 2006
"Beer-O-Magic" Temperature Controller April 2006
Errata: September 2006
Improved Automatic Exhaust Fan May 2006
A Rotary Encoder For Your PIC Project May 2006
Tank To Cistern Pump May 2006
PICAXE-Powered Pocket Timer May 2006
Miniature LED Torch Bulbs May 2006
PICAXE Drives Nokia LCD June 2006
Improved PICAXE RGB LED Display June 2006
refer Circuit Notebook, September 2005
Low-Coolant Alarm For EA-ED Falcons June 2006
Mains Frequency Monitor July 2006
Errata: February 2007
RC Phase-Shift Oscillator July 2006
Add Tick 'N' Tock To A Quartz Clock July 2006
Simple Judging System For Photography Clubs July 2006
Infrared Remote Extender August 2006
PICAXE Battery Protector August 2006
Mains-Derived Timebase August 2006
Automatic Daytime Running Lights August 2006
Errata: September 2006
Cheap 1W Luxeon LED Driver August 2006
Improved Delay Circuit For Power Windows September 2006
Protected 12V Automotive Supply September 2006
Reliable 4-Channel RF Switch September 2006
Expandable 2-Digit LED Counter September 2006
Cheap, Reliable LED Torch September 2006
Battery Capacitor Tester October 2006
Temporarily Silencing A Smoke Detector October 2006
Refer Project February 1996
Cheapskate's Headset Adapter October 2006
Reservoir Pump Controller October 2006
Wiegand Decoder November 2006
Electronic Combination Lock November 2006
Model Train Detector November 2006
PICAXE To LCD Interface November 2006
PICAXE-Controlled Yoghurt Maker November 2006
Mains Zero-Crossing Recovery December 2006
Improved Vibrating Battery Tester December 2006
CB Radio Beeper With Selectable Tones December 2006
Inexpensive Remote Watering System December 2006
DRM Down-Converter For 455kHz IF Receivers January 2007
Mechanical Soldering Iron Timer January 2007
Toslink Splitter January 2007
Telephone Intercom Offers Privacy January 2007
Versatile Multi-Driver Speaker Connections January 2007
3-Digit LED Stopwatch January 2007
Errata: February 2007
PICAXE 4-Channel RF Remote Switch February 2007
Sinewave-To-Digital Clock Shaper February 2007
Tachometer & Elapsed Time Accumulator February 2007
PICAXE-Controlled MP3 Doorbell February 2007
12/24V Auxiliary Power System March 2007
Portable Headphone Amplifier March 2007
Preamplifier For Moving Coil Magnetic Cartridges March 2007
refer project August 2006
Odd/Even Day Watering Solution March 2007
Fun With Flashing LEDs March 2007
LCD Clock Battery Upgrade March 2007
Optical Water Level Switch April 2007
12V SLA Battery Capacity Tester April 2007
Rotary Encoder Interface April 2007
Measuring High-Q Inductors April 2007
Stage Microphone Muting Circuit April 2007
LED Pattern Flasher May 2007
IR Remote Control Tester With Audible Output May 2007
Slave Flash Trigger For Digital Cameras May 2007
Low-Dropout Voltage Regulator For Battery May 2007
Equipment
Using A Stereo Amplifier As A 3-Input Guitar May 2007
Amplifier
2-Channel Background Sounds For Model Railways May 2007
Simple Battery Isolator June 2007
Using The PICAXE In SPI Mode June 2007
LED Stroboscope Uses A Frequency Counter To June 2007
Measure RPM
Egg Timer Uses One CMOS IC June 2007
PICAXE-Based Tank Pump Controller July 2007
Halogen Lamp Optical Pyrometer July 2007
Timer For MIG Welder July 2007
Simple DC Motor Speed Control July 2007
Make Your Own SMD Tools July 2007
Leap-Frogging LED Chaser July 2007
Traffic Indicator Works From 12V Or 24V August 2007
Airflow Detector Using A Torch Bulb August 2007
Freezer Alarm With LED Temperature Readout August 2007
PICAXE Thermostat For A 240V Heater August 2007
White LED Touch Light August 2007
MP3 Player Remote Control August 2007
Alarm Clock With Day Selector September 2007
DC-DC Converter Has Two Outputs September 2007
IR LED Used As Remote Control Checker September 2007
Battery Saver Under Micro Control September 2007
Musical Doorbell Based On A Toy Piano September 2007
Phone Call Alert For Partially Deaf September 2007
Bi-Directional Variable Speed Drive Includes October 2007
Regeneration
Pea & Thimble Or 3-Card Trick October 2007
Emergency Lights Controller October 2007
Two Novel LED Flashers October 2007
Adjustable Q For Subwoofer Equaliser October 2007
PIC-Controlled SLA Battery Capacity Meter November 2007
Audio Link Via Cat.5 Cable November 2007
Simple Model Train Controller November 2007
R/C Servo Exerciser November 2007
Animation For Mobiles November 2007
Discrete Component Low Dropout Regulator November 2007
In-Car Charger & Switcher For An SLA Battery December 2007
Temperature-Controlled Fridge Fan December 2007
Simple Water Pump Controller December 2007
Low-Current Stable Clock Source December 2007
Quiz Adjudicator Has No Pushbuttons December 2007
Buck & Boost Regulator December 2007
Doorbell Circuit With Zero Standby Current December 2007
Nicad Cell Discharger January 2008
CFL Inverter Has Overload Protection January 2008
Spa Heater Control January 2008
Using The Enhanced Voice Recorder February 2008
In A Model Railway refer project December 2007
Rechargeable Cell Logger & Discharger February 2008
Infrared Light Beam Relay February 2008
Novel Neon Flasher Has Low Current Drain February 2008
TV Field Strength Meter March 2008
Alternator Controller For Charging Deep Cycle March 2008
Batteries
Emergency Light uses 3W White LED March 2008
PICAXE Light Box Countdown Timer March 2008
Impedance Bridge Measures At Three Frequencies March 2008
Simple Mosfet Tester March 2008
PC Cooling Fan Driver March 2008
Regenerative Shortwave Radio Receiver Has Audio April 2008
Limiter
Timer Has Zero current After Shutdown April 2008
2-Way Active Crossover Uses Transconductance April 2008
Amplifiers
Magnetic Proximity Switch April 2008
Simple 9V Battery Tester April 2008
Frequency Indicator For Generating Equipment May 2008
Constant-Current LED Navigation Lights May 2008
Optical Smoke Detector May 2008
Biased Yes Or No Circuit May 2008
24V & 6V Versions Of Battery Charge Controller May 2008
Refer Project April 2008
Synchronous AM Detector For Improved Shortwave June 2008
Reception
Photo-interrupter Bias Circuit For Electronic June 2008
Ignition Systems
Infrared Close Object Detector June 2008
Meteoric LED Display June 2008
6-Digit Demonstration Counter June 2008
Simplified Headphone Adaptor June 2008
Refer Project April 2008
PIC Capacitance Meter Measures Charging Time July 2008
Mobile Phone Can Power PICAXE Circuits July 2008
Simple Door Guard Alarm July 2008
Programming The Remote Control Codes For The CD- July 2008
ROM Playback Adaptor Refer Project November 2007
12V CDI For Motorbikes July 2008
Universal Ding-Dong Chime Driver July 2008
PICAXE 21 Game July 2008
Expanded Scale Voltmeter July 2008
Charging Controller For 12V Lead-Acid Batteries August 2008
Random Direction Control For Model Railways August 2008
Antenna Resonance Indicator August 2008
Balanced Supply Rails From A 12V Battery August 2008
Universal IR Remote Control Repeater August 2008
Kill Those Adverts Quickly With The Supermute September 2008
4017 Counter Tester September 2008
Water Tank Level Indicator September 2008
PICAXE-Based Star 5W LED Control Unit September 2008
A Low-Power Class-A Valve Amplifier September 2008
Sweep Frequency Generator For Audio Testing September 2008
Tester For Ultrasonic Devices October 2008
USB-Controlled Desk Lamp October 2008
Tacho Interface For Diesel Motors October 2008
Smart Pool Pump Control October 2008
PICAXE-Based Mosfet Tester October 2008
Phone Mute For PA Sound System November 2008
Converting A Linear Pot To A Log Curve November 2008
12V Inverter Runs High-Voltage Supply November 2008
Exerciser For Manual Dexterity November 2008
Squeeze Speed Control For Bosch IXO November 2008
Cordless Screwdriver
Vandal-Proof Bell Button For Entry Gate November 2008
Fuzz Box For Guitars December 2008
Monitor For Pet Bed Heater December 2008
One-Button Camera Timer December 2008
VHF Aircraft Receiver With Squelch December 2008
Toy Poker Machine Is No Risk To Wallet December 2008
Battery Monitor Has Low Current Drain December 2008
Fuel Economiser Uses Strain Gauge On Accelerator January 2009
Phone Ringer With Remote Control January 2009
Solar Powered Backyard Lighting System January 2009
Crystal-Controlled Short-Wave Converter January 2009
Switchless Intercom January 2009
Model Railway Track Cleaner January 2009
Tricks With A 4017 Chaser February 2009
Low-Power Analog Computer February 2009
Loud Repeater For Traffic Indicators February 2009
Semiconductor Evaluator For Scope February 2009
Bedside Lamp Controller February 2009
Modification To Yaesu FRG7 SW Receiver March 2009
Solar-Powered Fountain Driver March 2009
Simple Circuit Measures The Temperature Of March 2009
Your Hot Water System Errata: June 2009
Fast Clock Driver For A Model Railway Layout March 2009
USB Polarity Tester For Circuit Prototypes March 2009
Automated Water Tank Filler April 2009
Modified Flexitimer Ref EA March 1991 April 2009
RS232C To Current Loop Converter April 2009
See Mailbag May 2009 for modifications
Simple Counter Uses Crystal Clock As A Readout April 2009
High Side Current Monitor April 2009
Electronic Kaleidoscope April 2009
12V Regulated Inverter Supply May 2009
Solar Panel Tracker Uses LED Sensors May 2009
PICAXE-Based Solar HWS Boost Control May 2009
3-Stage Dimmer For Mountain Bike Light May 2009
Reticulation Valve Locator May 2009
Over-Voltage Protection For DC Loads May 2009
Errata: October 2009
Preamplifier For Speed Controller May 2009
Errata: July 2009
One-In-Five Timer June 2009
External USB Supply For iPOD Touch June 2009
Remote Control Extender For Foxtel June 2009
Electronic Mousetrap June 2009
4-20mA Current Loop Tester June 2009
Tester For Rotary Encoders June 2009
Floating Current Source June 2009
Modified Vehicle Voltage Monitor June 2009
Refer project May 2006
20-LED Chaser Uses SCR Flipflop June 2009
RF Preamplifier For World-Band Receivers July 2009
Signal Inverter Runs From A 5V Rail July 2009
Simple Water Spillage Alarm July 2009
Accurate Timer Locked To 50Hz Mains Supply July 2009
Enhanced Software For the Appliance Energy Meter July 2009
Refer project July & August 2004
Phase Modulator Vibrato For Musical Instruments August 2009
Fractional Frequency Division With A PICAXE August 2009
12V-36V DC Converter August 2009
Stereo Stethoscope For Troubleshooting August 2009
FireWire-Sensing Mains Power Switch September 2009
A Discrete Op Amp For Audio Use September 2009
Temperature-Sensing Battery Charger Cut-Out September 2009
6-Digit PICAXE Timer September 2009
Relays Can Do It By Themselves September 2009
High-Current Voltage Doubler September 2009
RS232 To IrDA Transmitter October 2009
Valve Radio Power Transformer Replacement October 2009
Audio Power Meter With Programmable Load October 2009
Electronic Tank Gauge & Pump Control For October 2009
Caravans & Boats
Ultra-Low Power Flasher October 2009
Solar Powered Automatic Garden Lighting System November 2009
Relay Switcher For Testing Diodes & Transistors November 2009
Power Supply With Balanced Rails November 2009
Modulated Oscillator For AM Radio Alignment November 2009
Passive RIAA Valve Preamplifier November 2009
Trailer Lights Test Circuit December 2009
Rain Sensor Uses AC December 2009
RF Wobbulator For AM/FM Receivers December 2009
Solar Powered Night Light December 2009
PICAXE-Controlled Slow-Down For DCC Model Trains January 2010
Simple Battery Tester Uses Quartz Clocks January 2010
Bathroom Fan/Timer Has Single Switch Operation January 2010
Old Mobile Phone Battery Powers LED Torch January 2010
PICAXE Digital Clock & Switch Control January 2010
Shower/Egg Timer Uses Red & Green LEDs February 2010
Switchmode LED Driver February 2010
Self-Interrupting PICAXE February 2010
Trailer Wiring Tester February 2010
Lithium-Ion Powered Reading Light February 2010
PICAXE-Controlled Watering System February 2010
Errata: March 2010
Beam-Break Detector For Camera Shutter March 2010
Or Flash Control
Capacitance Meter Is Based On Reactance March 2010
Discrete Low-Dropout Voltage Regulators March 2010
Simple FM Receiver Has Pulse-Counting Detector March 2010
Adding A Restart To The Modified Flexitimer April 2010
Ref John Clarke Circuit Notebook April 2009
Panoramic Adaptor For A Communications Receiver April 2010
Blackout Alarm For A Life-Support Machine April 2010
Constant Current Source LED Sorter April 2010
Cancelling Op Amp Input Bias Current April 2010
Momentary Switch Teamed With Latching Relay May 2010
Digitally-Controlled Tone Filter May 2010
People Counter Uses Light Beam Sensors May 2010
Level Translator For A PIC Programmer May 2010
Switching Balanced Microphones Using Foot Switch May 2010
PICAXE Traffic Light Controller May 2010
Float Charger For NiMH Cells June 2010
Low-Cost Gigaohm Decade Resistance Box June 2010
12V To +/-24V Switched Capacitor Supply June 2010
Programming Adaptor For The WIB Microcontroller June 2010
Refer project November/December 2009/January 2010
Using The Voltage Interceptor With A Frequency June 2010
Output Air-Flow Meter
Using 12V LED Replacement Lamps In Cars July 2010
UHF Link For Remote Control Extender July 2010
Refer project October 2006
Modifying The Flexitimer For Short Intervals July 2010
Refer project EA March 1991
Sound-Triggered Camera July 2010
Check Inductors With This Simple Q Meter August 2010
Adding Protection Diodes To Positive/Negative August 2010
Regulator Circuits
DC Motor Speed Sensing August 2010
SCR Circuits Based On Discrete Transistors August 2010
Playing Dice Games With A PICAXE08M August 2010
Random Playback Trigger For The Voice Recorder August 2010
Ref project December 2007
PICAXE Refrigerator Timer For Cafes September 2010
PICAXE I/O Demonstrator Circuit September 2010
Magnetic Pole & Flux Strength Indicator September 2010
Automatic Exterior Light September 2010
6-Stage Cascaded Timer Uses SCRs September 2010
PIC-Based Water Distributor October 2010
Auto-Sensing Master/Slave Power Control October 2010
PICAXE Supply Uses Supercaps For Backup October 2010
USB-Powered Headphone Amplifier October 2010
Cat Door Control October 2010
Electronic Fuse Employs A Relay November 2010
Golf Buggy Battery Charger Control November 2010
Reversing Camera Delay November 2010
Lullaby & Lamp Timer November 2010
High-Performance Shortwave Converter November 2010
Using The LM335Z For Temperature Measurement December 2010
Dual Motor Control For Robotics Applications December 2010
Wien Bridge Oscillator Uses Paralleled Op Amps December 2010
Errata: January 2011
LEDs & Ladders December 2010
Lightning Detector Uses 555 Timer December 2010
Fuel Flow Meter For Diesel Engines January 2011
NMEA Interface For EM-408 GPS Module January 2011
PIC-Based Direct Digital Synthesiser January 2011
RC5 Infrared Remote Control January 2011
Power Supply For Salvaged Amplifier January 2011
PICAXE-Based Dual Frequency Counter February 2011
Nicad/NiMH Battery Charge Controller February 2011
Senses Temperature Rise
PN Junction Acts As Voltage Reference And February 2011
Noise Source
Wien Bridge Oscillator Uses Zener Stabilisation February 2011
PICAXE Version Of Simon Says February 2011
PICAXE-Based Data Logger March 2011
Sinewave Oscillator Has Low Distortion March 2011
Using Transistors To Measure Temperature March 2011
PICAXE-Based 48-LED Chaser March 2011
Mains Timer For Battery Chargers April 2011
Chirp Suppressor For A Car Alarm April 2011
PIC-Based Square-Wave Generator April 2011
H-Bridge Circuits For Robotics April 2011
LED Light Controller April 2011
Electric Guitar/Violin Preamplifier May 2011
PICAXE-Based Automatic Multi-Core Cable Tester May 2011
Data Logger Based On OpenLog uSD Board May 2011
Flexitimer Modification Gives Adjustable On And May 2011
Off-Delay Settings (Ref Project EA March 1991)
Wireless Doorbell Relay Driver June 2011
Microphone Adaptor For A Violin June 2011
Diesel Engine Watchdog Circuit Monitors Oil June 2011
Pressure & Water Temperature
PICAXE-Based Metronome With Accented Beat June 2011
Multi-Decade Period-Multiplier For Precision June 2011
Frequency Comparisons
Surf Sound Synthesiser July 2011
Errata: August 2011
Geiger Counter Uses Cockcroft-Walton Multiplier July 2011
PICAXEL The Electronic Cricket July 2011
Wein Bridge Oscillator Uses LM386 Power Amplifier July 2011
Synthetic 5-Segment Potentiometer July 2011
Maximite Stepper Motor Interface August 2011
Ref project March-May 2011
Solar Tracking With A Standard August 2011
Motor Speed Controller
Audio Impedance Meter Operates At 1kHz August 2011
Stereo Headphone Adaptor For LCD & Plasma TVs August 2011
Shunt Regulator For Battery Float Charging August 2011
Automatic TOSLink Digital Audio Switcher September 2011
Temperature Meter Has Celsius & Fahrenheit Scales September 2011
PICAXE Infrared Remote Switch For September 2011
Decorative LED Light
Phantom Power For The USB Recording Interface September 2011
Ref project June 2011
Postie Annunciator Indicates When You Have Mail September 2011
Substitute For AC Motor Reversing Switch October 2011
Simple Lithium-Ion Battery Charger October 2011
Timing Laser For Small 2-Stroke Motors October 2011
Additional Features For The Digital Inclinometer October 2011
Ref project August 2011
AC Source For Testing Pool Salt Concentration October 2011
Prototyping Board For PICAXE Micros October 2011
Mains Timer Has No Stand-By Power October 2011
Upgrade For The Digital Insulation Meter November 2011
Ref project June 2010
5-Level Logic Probe November 2011
Twist-Grip Throttle For 12/24V 20A Speed Control November 2011
Ref project June 2011
PICAXE-Based Digital RF Meter November 2011
Battery Replacement For An AVO Mk8 Multimeter November 2011
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