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ISSN 0262 3617
ProjeCtS theory
newS CoMMent
PoPulAr feAtureS
INCORPORATING ELECTRONICS TODAY INTERNATION AL
vol. 39. no 4 April 2010
www.epemag.com
Projects and Circuits
An AlternAtive 12v 10A Power SuPPly by Ken Ginn
10
A battery-backed mains supply that can top up under high load conditions
PiC-BASed wAter tAnk level Meter – PArt 1 by John Clarke 20
Easy-to-install instrumentation with optional remote monitoring by radio
uSB Power injeCtor for externAl hArd driveS by Greg Swain 32
Use when your USB ports don’t have enough ‘juice’!
lM3909 rePlACeMent Module by Thomas Scarborough
38
This circuit’s even more versatile than the original chip
inGenuity unliMited
72
Current-stealing Audio Signal Injector – Faultfinding made easy
Series and features
teChno tAlk by Mark Nelson
18
Unreported News
reCyCle it! by Julian Edgar
42
The multi-purpose tape answering machine
teACh-in 2010 lAdder loGiC ProGrAMMinG for
the PiC MiCro by Walter Ditch
45
Part 6: Customising and Extending the Software
CirCuit SurGery by Ian Bell
56
Driving LEDs and a Take Note Message
PiC n’ Mix by Mike Hibbett
60
Introducing The Propeller Processor
BeSt vAlue ever 18-Pin PiC S by Peter Brunning
62
A new range of 18-pin 16F PICs
interfACe by Robert Penfold
64
More on USB-to-serial conversion
MAx’S Cool BeAnS by Max The Magnificent
73
Blown away!
net work by Alan Winstanley
74
Online pilgrimage; Wonder Wheels
regulars and Services
editoriAl
7
newS – Barry Fox highlights technology’s leading edge
8
Plus everyday news from the world of electronics
win A MiCroChiP mtouch Ar1000 develoPMent kit!
16
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17
Cd-roMS for eleCtroniCS
66
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reAdout Matt Pulzer addresses general points arising
69
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70
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PCBs for EPE projects
AdvertiSerS index
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Our May 2010 issue will be published on
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Everyday Practical Electronics, April 2010
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