Silicon Chip December 2009

In stock now the December Issue of Silicon Chip, with a wealth of interesting articles and projects, this magazine is ideal for the electronics enthusiast. This month’s articles, include a brief wrap-up of this years World Solar Challenge, this exciting event drew competitors from all over the world and is now one of the prestigous solar competitions in the world. Also this month a quick look at the Hakko SMD soldering station, this compact unit is ideal for the hobbyists to solder a wide range of SMD parts.

This month’s projects include the second part of the Web Server in a box project. This part includes all of the configuration and set-up details for this compact Web Server. With this unit you can easily monitor and control various outputs from anywhere over the internet. Also this month a giant seven segment display, which can be used to display house number, or for a factory or sporting facility. The unit can be easily controlled and can be connected directly to a computer for display of various values. This month also includes an easy to build Capacitor Leakage Meter, this unit with an attractive LCD display, is used for measuring the leakage current in a wide range of capacitors up to 100V ratings. Finally, a Voltage Interceptor for cars with ECU’s. With this unit you can change the signal response of many of the sensors to improve the driveability, throttle response, etc of your car. All projects come complete with circuit diagram and electronic parts list.

Part Code: SILCHIPDEC2009

Features

World Solar Challenge
Review: The Pest Free II Electromagnet Pest Repellent
Review: Hakko's FX-888 SMD Safe Soldering Station

Projects

WIB: Web Server In a Box, Part 2
Voltage Interceptor for Cars with ECU
One of Nine Switch Position Indicator
7 Segment LED Panel Meter Display
Capacitor Leakage Meter

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