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BIT-BANG USB -PERHAPS THE EASIEST USB INTERFACE YETI The enhanced functionality of the new FT245BM device provides developers -no matter what their level of experience - with the ability to easily connect to the USB interface. by Don L. Powrie
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EASY CNC MACHINING WITH GCG An improved and expanded version of a G Code Generator presented previously that will create code for many additional features for your CNC milling machine. by Matthew Evans
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AUTOMATED 256 MESSAGE INTERFACE Reserve as much of the BASIC Stamp BSI code for your control application as possible. and use a PC for display of up to 256 pre-determined messages. by Mark Van Steenburgh
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BUILD THIS FURNACE FAN CONTROL TO INCREASE THE EFFICIENCY OF YOUR CENTRAL AIR CONDITIONER This timer circuit keeps the fan running a couple extra minutes after the AC compressor shuts off to make your forced air system more efficient. by Michael Kornacker
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BUILD AN EMERGENCY CELL PHONE CHARGER Suppose your cell phone battery runs out of charge at the most inopportune time.And you're no where near your vehicle or an AC receptacle? You'll want to keep this compact emergency charger on hand. by Anthony J. Caristi
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BUILD YOUR OWN DESKTOP JACOB'S LADDER Zeus will have nothin' on you with this amazing, battery-powered, high-voltage Jacob's Ladder that is safe enough to sit on your desk. by Karl P. Williams
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DOUBLE-DUTY RADIO FLAGPOLES Whether you are a ham radio operator or a shortwave/scanner radio listener, consider the telescopic aluminum flagpole. by Gordon West
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TECHKNOWLEDGEY 2002
Atomic batteries may produce power for decades Music from outer space; HP puts Vatican library online;"Red Storm" super- computer project begins; Wireless charging available for mobile devices; Switching chip achieves 40
Gbit/s rate; and Samuel J Palmisano elected IBM chairman
By Jeff Eckert
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ROBOTICS RESOURCES NEW COLUMN!
Hosted by robot-guru Gordon McComb, this new column will feature timely "where it is and how to get it" information on a wide variety of robotic sources. This month under-$200.00 robot kits are covered. By Gordon McComb
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LASER INSIGHT
Working with photosensors, plus how to speed up a seemingly slow photodiode to use with a pulsed laser. By Stanley York
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ELECTRONICS Q & A
What's Up:
A schematic/project Christmas present from TJ. Eleven circuits printed here, and hundreds of others you can find on cool web sites. By TJ Byers
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STAMP APPLICATIONS
It's All About Angles.
Take a look at some sensors that will give you an indication of angle. By Jon Williams Related Information
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AMATEUR ROBOTICS
Sequence programmable robotic arm system. Guest Hosted By Terence Thomas
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OPEN COMMUNICATION Part 2:
Broadband Communications. Using data modulation. By Louis Frenzel
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