Silicon Chip August 2013

In the August issue of Silicon Chip Magazine, build a relaxing PC Birdies playback module, this unit has two singing birds and can be built easily by the beginner. The unit only chirps or sings during daylight hours and provides a wide range of random playing canary songs. Also this month, how to track aircraft with a low-cost USB DVD-T receiving dongle. With just a PC, USB Dongle, Antenna and some free software, you can identify planes as they flow over your location, and display the results on your PC. If you need an inexpensive iPod Charger, our simply iPod Charger Adapter can be built for a few dollars and uses a standard plugpack.

Finally this month, a RF Detector Probe for DMMs, this unit will allow you to measure RF signals from 100kHz to 1GHz, with signal voltages of 20mV to 10V RMS. All projects come complete with circuit diagram and electronic parts list.

This month’s articles include a very interesting feature on tracking commercial aircraft anywhere in the world. The article looks at how this is done and some of the websites available, that show real-time information on the location of various aircraft. Also this month a review of the some of the popular Adventure Cams available, these Action Cams, are great for recording water action, such as board riding, skiing, snorkling etc.

Part Code: SILCHIPAUG2013

Features

ADS-B & flightradar24.com
Adventure Cams
Digital TV: Where To From Here?
Review: Samsung Chromebook
Review: Tiny Scope Shoot-out

Projects

PC-Birdies: Bird Song Playback Unit
Track Aircraft on your own ADS-B Receiving Station
Build an iPod Charger Adaptor
Active RF Detector Probe for DMMs

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