BUILD THE BEN CLOCK - PART I Although much smaller than its namesake, this "Big Ben" clock has a unique LED twist.by john Carter Related Information
A SIMPLE FLEA POWER VHF TV TRANSMITTERSay good-bye to wires with this handy transmitter that will interface a myriad of devices to your TV set. by Bill Sheets and Rudolf Graf Related Information
FEATURES
BIPOLAR TRANSISTOR COOKBOOK -PART 2A variety of practical common-collector amplifier circuits ar covered this month. by Ray Marston
DIGITALLY PROGRAMMABLE POTENTIOMETER (DPP) BASICS Learn the basics of DPPs, including block diagrams, data sheet parameters, and applications. by Chuck Wojslaw Related Information
SOFTWARE FOR AUDIO TESTINGPerform audio testing with virtual instruments. by Ron Tipton
COLUMNS
AMATEUR ROBOTICS Getting Started in Combat Robots - Part 3. Armor, electronics and last steps.
ELECTRONICS Q&A What's Up: More applications for the disposable camera flash. Getting started with PICs. Circuits of the month: turntable preamp, pink noise filter, and a zero-crossing detector. Finally, a look at the summer sky.
IN THE TRENCHES For Design Engineers facing real-world problems. This month: An Electromagnetic Interference Primer.
JUST FOR STARTERS Basics for beginners. This month: Audio basics.
LASER INSIGHT Construction of the Cr: Ruby laser is continued, focusing on the placement of the optical components on the rail and seeing what is required for a water cooling system for the laser.
OPEN COMMUNICATIONSLicensing and Certification: The hot tickets for new communications jobs.
ROBOTICS RESOURCES Using toy parts for building Robots
STAMP APPLICATIONS Get your motor runnin' with the PWMPAL. Related Information
TECHKNOWLEDGEY 2003 Wireless sensor chip measures only five square millimeters; New wireless LAN standard adopted; Desktop DC-powered PC for vehicles; Illuminated keyboard for dark and poorly lit workspaces; Mono/stereo amplifiers offer low distortion; GPS personal locator finds children; and Low-cost 900 MHz RF module available.
