Silicon Chip April 2010

The April Issue of Silicon Chip Electronics magazine includes a wealth of interesting articles and projects, this magazine is ideal for the electronics enthusiast. This month’s articles, include an interesting look at the coming 3D TV’s available and the technology required to produce 3D films and photographs. This brief overview looks at the history of 3D television from it’s early days over 100 years ago, to the latest in high-tech video equipment from Sony, Panasonic and others. Also this month, following the success of the WEB project, we answer some of the most commonly asked questions about setting up and operating the unit. This unit is a simple low cost unit for remote control and monitoring over the internet. Finally this month, a review of the high accuracy 6.5 digit benchtop multimeter, this unit features very high accuracy together with USB output for recording and computer monitoring.

This month’s projects include a capacitor leakage adaptor for DMMs. This unit is easy to build and plugs directly into a standard multimeter. Ideal for the technician or test engineer, the unit has an adjustable test voltage from 10 to 100V, together with selectable test switches and led indication of operation. Also this month a EHT probe to measure high voltages in CRT monitors, TV’s, photocopies and more. The unit divides the voltage by 1,000 for output to a standard multimeter. This unit is simple to build and is ideal for the serviceman’s toolkit. Finally this month, a professional easy to control Arduino Compatible I/O controller, this unit features 8 relay outputs, 4 opto-isolated inputes and 3 analog inputs. The unit is easy to connect to a standard controller and also includes support for a standard USB and RS485 connection. All projects come complete with circuit diagram and electronic parts list.

Part Code: SILCHIPAPR2010

Features

3D TV is Here at Last
FAQ’s On The Web Server In a Box (WIB)
Review: PICOTEST M3510A 6.5 Digit Multimeter

Projects

Capacitor Leakage Adaptor for DMM's
A 1000:1 EHT Probe
Arduino Compatible I/O Controller
Digital Audio Signal Generator, Part 2

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