Everyday Practical Electronics (EPE) adalah salah satu majalah terbaik bagi hobiis elektronika dan komputer. Majalah ini berisi aneka proyek elektronika, baik untuk pemula maupun untuk tingkat mahir. Setiap edisi EPE dilengkapi dengan ide-ide rangkaian, teori dan proyek, lengkap dengan diagram rangkaian yang sangat rinci, foto dan sketsa, serta layout PCB beresolusi tinggi (dapat langsung dicetak). Jika Anda berminat belajar elektronika atau membuat rangkaian elektronika spektakuler, inilah majalah yang paling tepat bagi Anda. Dapatkan segera koleksi lengkap majalah EPE, mulai dari edisi 1 (Juli 1998) hingga edisi terbaru (sesuai dengan bulan pada saat Anda membeli). Jumlah total ada 150++ edisi, ukuran file 4 GB.Harga: Rp 74.900,- Bonus: Teach Yourself Electronics 4th edition, TAB Electronics Guide to Understanding Electricity and Electronics, dan Starting Electronics.
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2009
(January 2009) 1000:1 UHF Prescaler - Extend the range of your frequency counter to over 2.8GHz; 20W Class-A Amplifier Module - Part4 Low-noise preamplifier and remote volume control; Radar Speed Gun - part 2 Construction details; Breadboarding Projects Part 4 - Clap Switch andLow-Budget Intercom
(Febuary 2009) LED Tachometer - Part 1 For use with virtually any internal combustion engine; Adjustable 1.3V to 22V regulated Power Supply A simple easy to build versatile circuit; 20W Class-A Amplifier Module - Part 5 Chassis assembly, wiring and adjustment details; Breadboarding Projects - Part 5 Frost Alarm - Simle Dice
(March 2009) Digital Stereo VU/Peak Meter LCB bargraph display of audio levels; Tank Water Level Indicator Keep a check on rainwater tank levels; LED Tachometer - Part 2 Final construction details plus testing and set-up; Breadboard Projects - Part 6 A Bat detector
(April 2009) Super Accurate GPS-Based Frequency Reference - This PIC based project creates a highly stable frequency reference; Oscar Noughts & Crosses machine This PIC powered version brings the game up to date; Versatile Four Input Mixer This low-cost, low noise design is suitable for a wide range of signal sources; Breadboarding Projects - Part 7 This series for beginners in electronics
(May 2009) Microstepping Four-Phase Unipolar Stepping Motor Driver- Our microstepping motor driver provides up to 1/16th step operation; Infrared Audio Headphone Link for TV - Do you have trouble hearing your TV properly and need the volume cranked up too loudly for anyone else?; Super Accurate GPS-Based Frequency Reference (Part 2) - This very high quality design uses a PIC 16F628A microcontroller; Breadboarding Projects (Part 8) - a motion detector and a moisture monitor Mk 2.
(June 2009) Remote Volume Control & Preamplifier - Digital attenuation, amplification and readout of volume and banalce; Spectacular Bike Wheel POV Display - Users persistance of vision (POV) to create a spectacular 'in wheel' display; Solar Water Heating System Controller - Part 1 - A PIC controlled system for solar water heating panels; Breadbaording Projects - Part 9 - Lighting Detector
(July 2009) PICPROBE - A PIC-based logic probe that fits inside a ballpoint pen case; Remote Volume Control & Preamplifier Module - Part 2 - completes the construction and provides the set-up procedure; Solar Water heating System Controller - Part 2 - Assembly testing and calibration and operates completely unattended; Breadboarding Projects - Part 10 - AM Radio - Sound Sensor
(August 2009) Rolling Code Keyless Entry System - Part 1- Rolling code makes it super secure. Can respond to up to 16 keyfob transmitters; Simple Data-Logging Weather Station - Part 2 - Records rainfall and temperature, and operates completly unattended; Fast Charger for NiMH Batteries - Can charge up to 15 identical NiMH or NiCad cells; Breadboarding Projects - Part 11 Festive Lights
(September 2009) Programmable Ignition System for Cars - Part 1 - A highly versatile PIC-controlled system Rolling Code Keyless Entry System - Part 2 - A super secure system with up to 16 keyfob transmitters PIC Programmer SOIC Converter - Allows easy programming of 18-pin surface mount PIC's Random Mains Timer - Effectively simulates a house being occupied when its empty
2008
(January 2008) PIC Carillon - the authentic sound of bells ringing; Serial I/O Controller and Analogue Sampler - switch relays dependent on sensor levels. Phone - Fax Missed Call Alert. Midi Drum Kit (Part 2). Teach-In Part 3 - using PIC Microcontrollers.
(February 2008) ElectroSmog Sniffer — simple measurement of surrounding EM fields. Studio Series Stereo Preamplifier - super low noise design. Turbo intercooler water spray controller - improves performance. Midi Drum Kit (Part 3). Teach-In Part 4 - using PIC Microcontrollers.
(March 2008) Multi Throttle Control for PC-based flight simulators; Fluorescent Tube Driver 6V d.c. operation; Studio Series Stereo Headphone Amplifier - very low noise and distortion. MIDI Drum Kit (Part 4); Teach-in 2008 (Part 5) - timers, BCD counting and equality checking.
(April 2008) PC-Controlled Burlgar Alarm System - a highly versatile PC programmed alarm system with dialler capabilities and free Windows software. Studio Series Audio System IR Remote control uses a universal remote to control volume and source. MIDI Activity Detector to set up and debug MIDI setups. PIC In Circuit Programming Add-On adds in-circuit capabilities to your PIC programmer.
May 2008 Mini Theremin (1) - our latest version of the ever-popular electronic instrument that creates "spooky music". Electric Mobility Buggy Monitor - measures speed, distance and temperature on small-wheeled vehicles. Studio Series Audio System - final assembly of the modules, to round off our high quality audio project series.
June 2008 Universal High-Energy LED Lighting System (Part 1). A powerful Luxeon-compatible driver with many versatile features. Starship Enterprise Door Sounder FX for Trekkie fans everywhere. Monopoly Money a PIC-powered controller for 4 Monopoly board game players and Banker. Mini Theremin (Part 2) constructional details.
July 2008 PIC MIDI Wave sound generator - a wavetable 18 voice music generator source; Coolmaster - turns a fridge into a wine chiller; Galactic Voice - self-contained robotic voice effects unit; Universal High-Energy LED Lighting System (Part 2).
August 2008 Four channel A/V Selector - electronic switching of four video/ audio channels. DC Relay Switch - sensitive opto-isolated driver for a power relay. Temperature Switch general purpose thermostat. Mains Monitor tracks electricity usage around the home via radio links. PC compatible.
September 2008 Speedo Corrector - adjusts your car speedo for better accuracy, or after modifying the drivetrain. Ultrasonic Eavesdropper - low cost design lets you listen to human-inaudible signals. Magnetic Cartridge Pre-Amp for re-recording your vinyl collection onto disk etc. S-Video to Composite Video Converter boosts picture quality.
October 2008 Superb 20W Class-A Amplifier module; Building Breadboard Projects - super new series of solder-free projects for beginners. Intelligent Car Air-Con Controller reduces loading during overtaking etc. Recycle It! Battery trickle charger from recyced components.
November 2008 Superb 20W Class-A Amplifier module part 2; Building Breadboard Projects - super new series of solder-free projects for beginners Low cost 50Mhz Frequency meterMK-2 An upgradeof our popular compact meter Using the Microchip PICKIT2 debug Express to build a 'Theremin' Just three extra components give the 'feel' of aTheremin Simple variable Boost Control For cars with turbochargers Fuel cut Defeater for use with the simple boost control
December 2008 Programmable Christmas Star Attractive seasonal LED design cycles offers hundreds of twinkling and flashing patterns. Radar Speed Gun (Part 1) A microwave Doppler speed radar detector displaying in mph or kmh with 1% accuracy. 20 Watt Class-A Amplifier Module (Part 3) A loudspeaker protection module offering audio enthusiasts power-up dethump and protection against potential amplifier failures. Using the Microchip PICKit2 Debug Express: a very simple but effective capacitive touch switch is described that utilises Microchip's mTouch™ technology. Breadboarding Projects (Part 3) Our beginner's guide to electronics continues with a simple low power thermostat and a Games question timer.
2007
January 2007 Balanced Microphone Pre-Amp for PA, karaoke and many other applications. Jumping Spider electronic version of the rubber bulb toy. High Efficiency Power Supply for 1W Luxeon Star LEDs. - use two D cells with our switch mode design. Deep Cycle 12V Lead Acid Charger - a very sophisticated design to charge and preserve batteries.
February 2007 Programmable Robot Buggy A PICAXE-08 powered mobile 'bot that is fully manoeuvrable and has programmable sound, light sensing and more besides! PIC Digital Geiger Counter - 4 line LCD data display and PC uploading, USB interface — a super challenge for advanced constructors. Courtesy (Dome) Light Delay for cars - opto isolated time delay fader for your car's interior light. Deep-Cycle Charger for 12V Lead Acid batteries (Part 2).
March 2007 PIC Polyphonium (Part 1) — create your own music on a computer with our PIC-powered musical project. Our Infra Red (IR) Remote Control Checker tests whether an IR remote is sending out a code when each of its buttons is pressed. Swimming Pool Lap Counter — this PICAXE powered counter tracks the number of lengths completed, leaving you to get on with your swimming. SMS Controller (Part 1) — using the convenience of SMS (text messaging) this design utilises an ordinary pre-pay only mobile phone to let you remotely-control equipment by sending plain texts, such as 'pump on' 'reset' 'blast horn' etc. and the unit can also text you to advise 'alarm activated' or similar.
April 2007 PIC Polyphonium (Part 2) — create your own music on a computer with our PIC-powered musical project. Students' 20W Amplifier — a robust 20W mono audio amp module that is very easy to build. Star Power Supply — drive Luxeon high power Star LEDs safely from a 12V supply. Ideal for automotive and marine use. SMS Controller (Part 2) — setup and usage.
May 2007 Energy Meter — accurately monitor energy usage for individual appliances and even calculates the running costs. Bass Extender — provides as much as an extra octave of bass response from your existing hifi speakers, as long as you are not using them at full power. Caravan Lights Tester — check your lighting without the need for an assistant. SMS Controller Add-Ons — three extra add-ons to interface with our SMS Controller (March/ April 2007): test jig, PIR sensor interface and low battery alarm.
June 2007 with FREE CD Bat Sonar — enables you to listen to bat's ultrasonic radar at frequencies up to 60kHz. 3V to 9V Converter - power a 9V project or apparatus from AA, C or D cells instead! Poor Man's Q-Meter In conjunction with a signal generator and voltmeter, inductance and "Q" can be measured quite accurately. Energy Meter (Part 2) calibration and setup.
July 2007 Video Reading Aid — enlarges small text and displays it on screen. Lead Acid Battery Zapper - can help rejuvinate 'sulphated' lead acid batteries. Digi-Flash Slave enhances indoor flash photography by driving a second 'slave' flash optically. Minical 5V Calibration Standard check out your DVM. Built -in frequency reference too.
August 2007 V2 PC Scope — a PIC and PC controlled hobbyist oscilloscope; RFID Security Module - contactless/ keyless entry for security systems etc; TwinTen Stereo Amplifier - great performance from a compact sized amp!; Printer Port Hardware Simulator - tests parallel equipment.
September 2007 Pocket T.E.N.S. Unit - electrical pain relief device, latest version. V2 PC Scope (Part 2) — a PIC and PC controlled hobbyist oscilloscope; Flexitimer - PICmicro-powered multi purpose programmable timer. USB Breakout Box - simple aid to help avoid USB port overloads.
October 2007 Standby Power Saver - turns off mains equipment using a wireless remote control. V8 Doorbell - sounds like a real engine! Inductance and Q Factor Meter - a wide range multifrequency inductance and Q-factor meter with digital display. Build Your Own Seismograph - display earth tremors on a PC
November 2007 TEACH-IN 2008 (PIC Microcontrollers) — PART ONE OF OUR FLAGSHIP EDUCATIONAL SERIES. USB Electrocardiograph - displays ECG on a PC. Vehicle Multi-Voltage Monitor - adaptable bargraph checks sensor levels or the battery; Experimenter's Audio System for radio experimenters. Inductance & Q-Factor Meter (2).
December 2007 PIC Speech Synthesiser — add the power of speech to your PIC projects. iPod and MP3 recharger — USB-level compatible voltage charger, works in-car or from a plugpack. Midi Drum Kit (Part 1) — sensational solid state musical instrument for use with a computer or synthesiser. AVR ISP Socketboard - helps with Atmel-based circuit development. Teach-In 2008 PIC Micro simple LED experiments.
2006
January 2006 "Tiptronic" style Gear Indicator fo cars and motorcyles; Sunset Switch, dusk-operated mains switch. PIC Ambilux temperature to colour modulator. Teach-In 2006 Part 3 - capacitors and RC networks. AC/DC Current Clamp. All in EPE Magazine — now in full colour.
February 2006 Highly flexible keypad alarm; Active 3-way Crossover network for loudspeakers. Status monitor : wireless on-off monitor of remote systems. Jazzy Heart LED badge or necklace. Teach-In 2006 (Part 4); semiconductors and diodes.
March 2006 PortaPal Portable PA system (Part 1); GPS/ Meade Telescope interface; Intelligent Power Strip; Video Audio Booster; Teach-In 2006 (Part 5) and all the regular features. A tribute to the late Fred Bennett, the founding Editor of Practical Electronics and Everyday Electronics.
April 2006 PortaPal Portable PA system (Part 2 - construction); Programmable Continuity Tester; Omni Pendulum; SmartSlave Flash Trigger. Teach-In 2006 Part 6 - transistor circuits.
May 2006 Digital Reaction Timer; Nail Sniffer and Volts Hound; LED Lighting for your car; Smartcard Reader & Programmer; Teach-In 2006 Part 7 - test and measurement equipment.
June 2006 Telephone Ringer & Tester for stage productions and more; Widgy Box Distortion FX for guitars; Poor Man's Metal Locator; Digital Instrument Display for cars. Teach-In 2006 Part 8 - introducing logic families and logic gates.
July 2006 PIC Sudoku handheld game. High current +13.5V power supply from an old PC PSU; PC Power Supply Monitor; Digital Instruments for cars (2). Teach-In 2006 Part 9 - microprocessors and microcontrollers.
August 2006 High Intensity LED Torch/ Flashlight - superbright LED array with intelligent control. Telephone Dialler for Burglar Alarm systems. Home Theatre Sound Level Checker. Adjustable DC-DC converter for cars. Teach-In 2006 Part 10 - introducing PIC microprocessors.
September 2006 Smart Mixture Display for your car — low cost 50MHz digital frequency meter — human-powered hand cranked LED torches — water level gauge for storage barrels.
October 2006 Studio 350W Power Amplifier Module (Pt. 1) — Fridge Door Open Alarm — ideal when your fridge door doesn't close properly or you simply forget! Linear Supply for 1W Star LEDs
November 2006 Studio 350W Power Amplifier Module (Pt. 2). Giant LED Moving Message Display — expandable, modular design for animated or static alphanumeric/ graphical displays. Free Windows software. Micropower Battery Protector — guard against total discharge. Quick Brake - add precious time and distance to your brake light display with this early warning circuit.
December 2006 USB Power Injector feeds extra power to hungry USB peripherals. RGB to Component Video Converter brings out the best in home cinema setups. Lapel Microphone Adaptor for PA Systems allows electret mics to be used on PA systems. Mind Trainer game of logical deduction, a PIC powered 'Mastermind' style game. All this and all the usual popular features in EPE Magazine!
2005
January 2005 GPS Speed Camera Watch locates speed cameras . Gate Alarm - simple versatile annunciator. Light Detector uses an l.e.d. for a sensor. Smart Karts (4) more on our PIC-powered buggy. And all the regular features
February 2005 PIC Electric Meter Mk2 analyser and data logger for electrical appliances. Sound Card Mixer helps with PC-based live sound recordings. Sneaky magician's RF communicator. Smart Karts (5) our PIC-powered buggy grabs and pushes!
March 2005 PIC Toolkit TK3 Mini Simulator & PIC 18F upgrade. Even more for your EPE Toolkit TK3. Headphone Amplifier to monitor audio line-out over a set of headphones. Cat Flap deters unwanted moggie intrusion. Bingo Box advanced random number caller. Smart Karts (6) our PIC-powered buggy grabs and pushes!
April 2005 Safety Interface for PIC/ logic/ PC control of mains apparatus using a triac and opto isolator. Simple 550kHz - 30MHz Radio Receiver. Enjoy the thrill of listening to radio programs on your own radio set. Back to Logic Basics - a new series of simple projects using CMOS chips. PIC 18F microcontroller family - what can they do for you? Smart Karts (7) our PIC-powered buggy grabs and pushes!
May 2005 DAB Radio Aerial an ingenious loft/attic mounted 1/4 wave ground plane antenna for digital radio reception. Crossword Solver A PIC powered aid with LCD display and 57,000 word memory. Back to Logic Basics - simple projects using CMOS chips: Water Level Alert, Burglar Alarm. 20 Watt amplifier module - low distortion mono/ stereo project. Smart Karts (8) final installment of our PIC-powered buggy!
June 2005 PICMicro Ultrasonic Radar experimental circuit to equip your mobile robot or buggy. Super Ear Audio Telescope long distance listening with this parabolic microphone and amplifier. Back to Logic Basics - simple projects using CMOS chips: Digital Scarecrow ultrasonic animal repeller, Digital Lock. R/C Model Switcher - power on-off module for radio control systems.
July 2005 Cybervox Dalek/ Robot voice FX Unit. LF & VLF Converter radio frequency converters and loop aerial designs; Multi Clap Switch. Back to Basics Doorchime and Electronic Dice. Discovering PICS: Review.
Aug 2005 Robot Buggy Motor Speed Controller - a battle hardened ultra-heavy duty speed controller for R/C robots; Audio System Communications with agc, forms the heart of many audio comms systems. Pain Monitor - patient welfare monitor records and logs pain thresholds; Back To Basics Room Thermometer, Kitchen Timer.
Sept 2005 Snooker & Darts Scoreboard PICmicro-based electronics aid and display for your favourite pastimes! Multicore Cable Tester for ethernet/ LAN, computer, A/V etc. Controlling Model Railway/ Railroad Signals - electronics for miniature semaphore signals. All-Band Radio - simple LW-41metre band receiver, no specialist radio skills needed. Back To Basics - Daily Reminder, Whistle Switch.
October 2005 Halloween Howler - sound/ lights FX units for your pumpkin! PIC USB / RS232 interface; Photic Phone - light-beam communicator; Back to Basics Parking Radar and Telephone Switch (remote control activation switch). Exclusive: Introducing the Virtual DIY Calculator - learn how computers domaths without making your brain ache! Ingenuity Unlimited correction: page 698 TR2 should be a pnp type not npn. The type TIP32 is correct.
November 2005 Teach-In 2006 our major new ten-part tutorial for beginners (click here for more details and updates); Speed Camera Watch Mk2 (GPS based speed camera locater); Multi-function R/C switch; Chromatone Colour-to-Sound modulator; Back to Basics (Noughts & Crosses/ Tic Tac Toe Enigma/ Weather Vane Repeater).
December 2005 Teach-In 2006, Part 2 of our new ten-part tutorial for beginners (click here for more details); Vehicle Frost Box Mk 2 (ice alarm for cars); Propeller Monitor for R/C models; Solid State Hammond ambient sounds effects modulator; Solid state Valve (Vacuum Tube) 12V d.c. to HT converter.
2004
December 2004 Smart Karts (3) more on our PIC-powered buggy.Versatile PIC flasher - uses external stimuli to create a dazzling display! Simple Wind Direction Indicator, uses rotary shaft encoder and decoder/d river circuit, displays on a circle of LEDs. Super-sensitive Vibration Switch, versatile and easy to build.
November 2004 Smart Karts (2) - more on our PIC-powered buggy. Thunderstorm Monitor, a fascinating early warning aid - Logic Probe, simple but handy test gear - MW Amplitude Monitor lets you listen to FM or other audio, over an old MW radio receiver! Floating point for PICs (feature), and lots more inside!
October 2004 FREE Robots Supplement mini catalogue of suppliers. EPE Theremin - an update on Leon Theremin's 1920's electronic musical instrument. Moon & Tide Clock Calendar - simple graphics display of moon phases and tide tables. SmartKarts (1) - adaptable PIC-based mobile buggy. Volts Checker - universal AC/ DC test device.
September 2004 EPE Wart Zapper - an inexpensive project that destroys most common warts; Radio Control Failsafe; AlphaMouse game; Rainbow Lighting Controller. NEW SERIES: Using Light-emitting diodes. and all the regular features .
August 2004 EPE Scorer scoreboard/ timer for quizzes and sports. Keyring LED Torch. Simple FM Radio. PIC to PS/2 Mouse & Keyboard interface. Teach-In 2004 (last part).: d.c.motor control. EPE PIC Magnetometer for metal detectors and archaeologists (2) and all the regular features.
July 2004 EPE PIC Magnetometer for metal detectors and archaeologists. Advanced detector and data logger design uses two fluxgate sensors, PC compatible logging option. Free Windows software. Portable PIR Alarm - micropower pulse count design. Bongo Box - multipurpose electronic drum interface, MIDI compatible.
June 2004 PIC Quickstep stepper motor controller. Crafty Cooling: the Peltier Effect explored. MIDI Synchronome audio-visual MIDI helper. NEW SERIES: PIC n MIX for Microchip PIC enthusiasts of all levels. Teach-In 7: Movement Detection.
May 2004 Beat Balance Metal Detector - a new genre in detectors! Low Frequency Wien oscillator - In-Car Laptop PSU - Experimental Seismograph (2). Special Feature: Coping with lead-free solder. NEW SERIES: PIC n MIX for Microchip PIC enthusiasts of all levels. Teach-In 7: Mositure Detection & radio links.
April 2004 Loft Light Alarm; Experimental Seismograph Logger (Part 1). PIC Moon Phase Clock. Infra-Guard Car Luggage Area Monitor. USB to PIC Module review.
March 2004 Bat-Band Converter - Emergency Standy-by Light - MIDI Health Check - PIC Mixer for RC planes. (Teach-In 2004 Part 5) - logic gates as switches.
February 2004 Teach-In 2004 Part 4 - our educational series for beginners investigates logic gates with more practical demos for you to try. Sonic Ice Warning for cars - PIC LCF Meter - PIC Tug of War game - Jazzy Necklace. Using SMD devices: 555 timer.
January 2004 : Teach-In 2004 Part 3 - our major new educational series for beginners in electronics introduces the op.amp with more practical demos for you to try. Car Computer - GPS to PIC & PC conversion - PIC Watering Timer - Safe Bedside Nightlight - Radio Circuits 8 (Prescalers, Mixers, Oscillators).
2003
December 2003 Teach-In 2004 Part 2 - our major new educational series for beginners in electronics continues with transistor circuits and more practical demos. PIC Virus Zapper Mk 2 - Christmas Cheeks LED Novelty - PIC 'NIM' game - Radio Circuits (7) The Superhet Receiver.
November 2003 Teach-In 2004 - major new educational series for beginners in electronics. PIC Random LED Flasher - Anyone at Home (Buglar Deterrent) - Cardboard Clock - Radio Circuits (6) Direct Conversion Receiver.
October 2003 R/C Car Wars - Serial Interface for PICs and VB6 - Spooky Bug Hallowe'en Effect - Practical Radio Circuits (5) - Interface PC parallel port interfacing.
September 2003 PIC-A-COLOUR game; Part 2 of the EPE PIC Weather Station ('Met Office') ; Vibration Alarm ; Priority Referee quiz master. Practical Radio Circuits (4).
August 2003 EPE PIC Met Office Weather Station - Alarm System Fault Finder - Practical Radio Circuits (3) - Regenerative Radio Receiver - Master-Slave Intercom - Electronic Two-Up game.
July 2003 Mini Metal Detector - Low Range Ohmmeter Adaptor - Practical Radio Circuits (2) - Ultimate Egg Timer - PICronons LED Wall Clock.
June 2003 FREE PIC Supplement! PICronos LED Wall Clock - Practical Radio Circuits (new series) - Back to Basics (Part 5): Mini Theremin, Twilight Switch - 'FIDO' pedometer.
May 2003 Super Motion Sensor - EPE PIC Tutorial Version 2 (Part 2) - Earth Resistivity Logger (Part 2) - Back to Basics (Part4) - Live Wire Detector, AM Radio - Door Chime.
April 2003 Atmospherics Monitor - EPE PIC Tutorial Version 2 (Part 1). Our fantastic PIC microcontroller tutorial is absolutely the easiest low-cost way to learn about the techniques needed for programming the PIC family of devices. Earth Resistivity Logger (Part 1) - Back to Basics (Part 3) - Plant Watering Reminder, Touch Light - Intelligent Garden Lights Controller.
March 2003 Driver Alert (Reaction Timer) - 200kHz Function Generator - Wind Up Torch Mk II - Back to Basics Metal Detector, Simple Timer.
February 2003 Tesla Transformer (DIY Lightning) - Brainibot buggy - Wind tunnel - Back To Basics (Hearing Aid, Mini Power Amplifier).
January 2003 EPE Minder - FM Frequency Surfer - Wind Speed Meter - PICAXE Project (Chaser Lights).
2002
December 2002 PIC Flasher - EPE Hybrid Computer (2) - Door Defender - PICAXE Projects (2) Temperature Sensor, Voltage sensor, VU Indicator.
November 2002 PICAXE Projects (1) EggTimer, Dice Machine, Quiz Game monitor - Transient Checker - EPE Hybrid Computer (1) - PIC Tuning Fork & Metronome.
October 2002 Free 16 page supplement: Collecting & Restoring Vintage Radios. EPE Bounty Treasure Hunter - IC Tester - PIC Pocket Battleships - Headset Communicator. Logic Gate Oscillators (2).
September 2002 Vinyl to CD Preamplifier - Freebird Model Glider Control - PIC Morse Code Reader - Telephone Tester. Logic Gate Oscillators (1).
August 2002 PIC World Clock - Big Ears Binaural Buggy - Simple Audio Circuits (4) - Pickpocket Alarm - Teach In 2002 (Part 10).
July 2002 StyloPIC stylus operated instrument - Infra Red Autoswitch - Rotary Combination Lock - Simple AudioCircuits (3) - Teach In 2002 (Part 9). Using PIC PCLATH.
June 2002 World Lamp - BioPIC electrocardiograph (heartbeat monitor) - Frequency Standard Generator - Simple Audio Circuits (2) - Teach In 2002 (Part 8).
May 2002 Big Digit Display - Washing Ready Indicator - Simple AudioCircuits (1) - PIC Freezer Alarm - Teach In 2002 (Part 7).
April 2002 PIC Controlled Intruder Alarm - Stepper Motor Controller - Solar Charge & Go (mobile phone battery charger) - Teach In 2002 (Part 6) - Electric Guitar Tuner - Programming PIC Interrupts (2).
March 2002 Relative Humidity (RH) Meter - PIC Virus Zapper - Programming PIC Interrupts (1) - Teach In 2002 (Part 5) - PIC Mini Enigma (encryption/ decryption system) - Short Wave Receiver.
February 2002 PIC Spectrum Analyser - High Tension (HT) 120V Power Supply - Teach-In 2002 (Part 4) - Guitar Practice Amplifier - Versatile Current Monitor .
January 2002 PIC "Magick Musick" musical instrument - Time Delay Touch Switch - Teach In 2002 (Part 3) - Versatile Bench Power Supply - Forever Flasher.
2001
December 2001 Twinkling Lights - Ghost Buster (Standing Waves Monitor) - PIC Polywhatsit musical effects unit - Teach In 2002 (Part 2) - Mains Failure Alarm.
November 2001 Teach-In 2002 (Part 1) - start of ten part series "Making Sense of the Real World", how to use a wide range of sensors - Capacitance Meter - Pitch Switch - Car Lighting Up Alarm - Teach In Dual PSU. Free Supplement: Using PIC Toolkit TK3 for Windows.
October 2001 EPE PIC Toolkit TK3 - Camcorder Power Supply - 2 Valve (Vacuum Tube) Radio Receiver - Perpetual Projects (Bird Scarer, Gate Sentinel).
September 2001 LED Flashlights - Perpetual Projects (Loop Burglar Alarm, Rain Alarm) - Water Monitor - 50 Hz or 60Hz Synchronous Clock Driver.
August 2001 Digitimer for Sky Satellite TV - Solar-powered Perpetual Projects (Flashing LED, Door buzzer) - Compact Short Wave Loop Aerial - Lead Acid Battery Charger.
July 2001 PIC to Printer Interface and Data Logger - Perpetual Projects Solar Power Supply - Stereo/ Surround Amplifier - MSF Rugby 60kHz Signal Repeater & Indicator.
June 2001 Magnetic Field Monitor - Hosepipe Controller - Dummy PIR Detector - In-Circuit Ohmmeter.
May 2001 PIC Graphics LCD Scope - Camcorder Mixer - Intruder Alarm Control Panel (2) - Using Schmitt Triggers (concluding part) - Small DC Motor Controller
April 2001 Intruder Alarm Control Panel (1) - Snug Bug Controller (tropical pets heater system) - Wave Sound Effect - Sound Trigger. The Schmitt Trigger (6).
March 2001 DIY Tesla Lighting - Doorbell Extender - Body Detector - Circuit Tester - Understanding Inductors. The Schmitt Trigger (5).
February 2001 Using Graphics LCDs (Free supplement)- Car Ice Alert - Simple Metronome - PC Audio Power Meter. The Schmitt Trigger (4).
January 2001 UFO Detector/ Recorder - Intercom - PIC-monitored dual PSU (2) - Using PICs and keypads - Versatile Optical Trigger. The Schmitt Trigger (3).
2000
December 2000 PIC-Monitored dual PSU (1) - Static Field Detector - Christmas Effects (free supplement) - The Schmitt Trigger (2) -
November 2000 PIC Pulseometer (waveform pulse timings, frequency etc.) - NB for a heartbeat monitor see June 2002 - Opto Alarm - Sample & Hold circuit - Handclap Switch - The Schmitt Trigger (new series, Part 1).
October 2000 PIC Dual Channel Virtual Scope - Wind Up Torch (Flashlight) - Fridge/ Freezer Alarm - Moodloop Field Strength Indicator - Teach-In 2000 (Final, 12).
September 2000 Active Ferrite Loop Aerial - Mood Loop PSU - Steeplechase Game - PIC Programmer's remote control IR decoder - Teach-In 2000 (11).
August 2000 Mood Loop (electromagnetic field relaxant) - Door Protector - Cave Electronics - Quiz Game Indicator - Handy Amplifier - Teach-In 2000 (10).
July 2000 G-Meter (accelerometer) - Camera Shutter Timer - PIC GEN Frequency Generator/ Counter - Atmospheric Electricity Detector (2) - Teach-In 2000 (9).
June 2000 PIC Tide Predictor - Atmospheric Electricity Detector (1) - Automatic Nightlight - Technology Timelines (5) - Multichannel transmission system (2) - Teach-In 2000 (8).
May 2000 8/16 Channel 2 wire Multichannel transmission system (1) - Versatile Mic/ Audio Preamp - Low Cost Capacitance Meter - PIR Floodlight Checker - Technology Timelines (4) - Teach-In 2000 (7).
April 2000 Micro PIC Scope - High Performance Regenerative Receiver (2) - Garage Link - Slave Camera Flash - Technology Timelines (3) - Teach-In 2000 (6).
March 2000 PIC ICE Breaker in-ciruit emulator/ programmer/ debugger - Parking Warning System - Auto Model Train Signal - High Performance Regenerative Receiver (1) - Technology Timelines (2) - Teach-In 2000 (5).
February 2000 PIC Video Cleaner - Voltage Monitor - Key Finder (LED blinker) - Technology Timelines (Part 1) - Teach-In 2000 (4). Easy Typist Tape Controller.
January 2000 Flashing Snowman LED novelty - Scratch Blanker (scratch filter) - Vehicle Frost Box - Versatile Burglar Alarm - Teach-In 2000 (3).
1999
December 1999 PIC Micro-Probe - Magnetic Field Detector - Loft (Attic) Guard - Practical Oscillator Designs (6) - Ginormous Stopwatch (2) - Teach-In 2000 (2).
November 1999 Teach-In 2000 (Part 1 of 10) - Ginormous Stopwatch (1) - Vibration Alarm - Car Demister One-Shot - Acoustic Probe - Practical Oscillator Designs (5).
October 1999 QWL Loudspeaker - Mains Cable Detector - Car Interior Lamp Delay - Practical Oscillator Designs (4) - Micro Power Supply.
September 1999 8-channel PIC Data Logger (2) - Loop Aerial Short Wave Receiver - Child Guard - Variable Power Supply - Practical Oscillator Designs (3) - Electricity from Pipelines to Pylons (2).
August 1999 8-channel PIC Data Logger (1) - Ultrasonic Puncture Finder - Magnetic Field Detective - Sound Activated Switch - Freezer Alarm - Practical Oscillator Designs (2) - Electricity from Pipelines to Pylons (1).
July 1999 LED Stroboscope - Mood Picker "dream machine" - Intruder Deterrent - Practical Oscillator Designs (1) - 12V battery tester.
June 1999 Musical Sundial - PC Audio Frequency Meter - The life of Alan Dower Blumlein - Clipping Video Fader - PhizzyB Computers (8).
May 1999 MIDI Handbells - AM/FM Radio Remote Control - PIC Toolkit 2 - PhizzyB Computers (7) - PC Engines from 4004 to Pentium.
April 1999 Mechanical Wind Up Radio - Voice Record/ Playback Module - Versatile Event Counter - Ironing Board Saver - PhizzyB Computers - the PhizzyBot(6) - MAX761 d.c. to d.c. converter.
March 1999 Solder Smoke Absorber - Auto Cupboard Light - PhizzyB Computers (5) - Time & Date Generator - Wireless Monitoring System (2).
February 1999 Wireless Monitoring System (1) - Light Alarm - PIC Midi Pedal - PhizzyB Computers (4).
January 1999 Twinkle Twinkle Xmas Reaction Timer - Alternative Courtesy Light (domelight) controller - TV advert Volume Compressor - PhizzyB Computers (3)
1998
December 1998 Mind PICkler (mind entrainment/ relaxation unit) - Handheld Function Generator - Damp-stat Electronic Thermostat - Fading Xmas Lights - PhizzyB Computers (2).
November 1998 15-way IR Controller - PIC Ultrasonic Tape Measure - T-Stat Electronic Thermostat - PhizzyB Computers (Part 1)
October 1998 Voice Processor FX Unit - Digiserv R/C Channel Expander - Reliable IR Remote Control - PC Capacitance Meter.
September 1998 PIC Altimeter - Mains Socket Tester - Greenhouse Monitoring System (3) - Personal Stereo Amplifier - Teach-In 98 (Part 11) Conclusion of our educational series on digital electronics.
August 1998 Light Bulb Saver - Float Charger - PC Transistor Tester - Greenhouse Computer (Part 2). Teach-In 98 digital electronics (Part 10).
July 1998 PIC 16x84 Toolkit Mk 1 - Low Battery Indicator - Greenhouse Computer (Part 1)- Noise Cancelling Unit - Teach-In 98 digital electronics (Part 9).
2009
(January 2009) 1000:1 UHF Prescaler - Extend the range of your frequency counter to over 2.8GHz; 20W Class-A Amplifier Module - Part4 Low-noise preamplifier and remote volume control; Radar Speed Gun - part 2 Construction details; Breadboarding Projects Part 4 - Clap Switch andLow-Budget Intercom
(Febuary 2009) LED Tachometer - Part 1 For use with virtually any internal combustion engine; Adjustable 1.3V to 22V regulated Power Supply A simple easy to build versatile circuit; 20W Class-A Amplifier Module - Part 5 Chassis assembly, wiring and adjustment details; Breadboarding Projects - Part 5 Frost Alarm - Simle Dice
(March 2009) Digital Stereo VU/Peak Meter LCB bargraph display of audio levels; Tank Water Level Indicator Keep a check on rainwater tank levels; LED Tachometer - Part 2 Final construction details plus testing and set-up; Breadboard Projects - Part 6 A Bat detector
(April 2009) Super Accurate GPS-Based Frequency Reference - This PIC based project creates a highly stable frequency reference; Oscar Noughts & Crosses machine This PIC powered version brings the game up to date; Versatile Four Input Mixer This low-cost, low noise design is suitable for a wide range of signal sources; Breadboarding Projects - Part 7 This series for beginners in electronics
(May 2009) Microstepping Four-Phase Unipolar Stepping Motor Driver- Our microstepping motor driver provides up to 1/16th step operation; Infrared Audio Headphone Link for TV - Do you have trouble hearing your TV properly and need the volume cranked up too loudly for anyone else?; Super Accurate GPS-Based Frequency Reference (Part 2) - This very high quality design uses a PIC 16F628A microcontroller; Breadboarding Projects (Part 8) - a motion detector and a moisture monitor Mk 2.
(June 2009) Remote Volume Control & Preamplifier - Digital attenuation, amplification and readout of volume and banalce; Spectacular Bike Wheel POV Display - Users persistance of vision (POV) to create a spectacular 'in wheel' display; Solar Water Heating System Controller - Part 1 - A PIC controlled system for solar water heating panels; Breadbaording Projects - Part 9 - Lighting Detector
(July 2009) PICPROBE - A PIC-based logic probe that fits inside a ballpoint pen case; Remote Volume Control & Preamplifier Module - Part 2 - completes the construction and provides the set-up procedure; Solar Water heating System Controller - Part 2 - Assembly testing and calibration and operates completely unattended; Breadboarding Projects - Part 10 - AM Radio - Sound Sensor
(August 2009) Rolling Code Keyless Entry System - Part 1- Rolling code makes it super secure. Can respond to up to 16 keyfob transmitters; Simple Data-Logging Weather Station - Part 2 - Records rainfall and temperature, and operates completly unattended; Fast Charger for NiMH Batteries - Can charge up to 15 identical NiMH or NiCad cells; Breadboarding Projects - Part 11 Festive Lights
(September 2009) Programmable Ignition System for Cars - Part 1 - A highly versatile PIC-controlled system Rolling Code Keyless Entry System - Part 2 - A super secure system with up to 16 keyfob transmitters PIC Programmer SOIC Converter - Allows easy programming of 18-pin surface mount PIC's Random Mains Timer - Effectively simulates a house being occupied when its empty
2008
(January 2008) PIC Carillon - the authentic sound of bells ringing; Serial I/O Controller and Analogue Sampler - switch relays dependent on sensor levels. Phone - Fax Missed Call Alert. Midi Drum Kit (Part 2). Teach-In Part 3 - using PIC Microcontrollers.
(February 2008) ElectroSmog Sniffer — simple measurement of surrounding EM fields. Studio Series Stereo Preamplifier - super low noise design. Turbo intercooler water spray controller - improves performance. Midi Drum Kit (Part 3). Teach-In Part 4 - using PIC Microcontrollers.
(March 2008) Multi Throttle Control for PC-based flight simulators; Fluorescent Tube Driver 6V d.c. operation; Studio Series Stereo Headphone Amplifier - very low noise and distortion. MIDI Drum Kit (Part 4); Teach-in 2008 (Part 5) - timers, BCD counting and equality checking.
(April 2008) PC-Controlled Burlgar Alarm System - a highly versatile PC programmed alarm system with dialler capabilities and free Windows software. Studio Series Audio System IR Remote control uses a universal remote to control volume and source. MIDI Activity Detector to set up and debug MIDI setups. PIC In Circuit Programming Add-On adds in-circuit capabilities to your PIC programmer.
May 2008 Mini Theremin (1) - our latest version of the ever-popular electronic instrument that creates "spooky music". Electric Mobility Buggy Monitor - measures speed, distance and temperature on small-wheeled vehicles. Studio Series Audio System - final assembly of the modules, to round off our high quality audio project series.
June 2008 Universal High-Energy LED Lighting System (Part 1). A powerful Luxeon-compatible driver with many versatile features. Starship Enterprise Door Sounder FX for Trekkie fans everywhere. Monopoly Money a PIC-powered controller for 4 Monopoly board game players and Banker. Mini Theremin (Part 2) constructional details.
July 2008 PIC MIDI Wave sound generator - a wavetable 18 voice music generator source; Coolmaster - turns a fridge into a wine chiller; Galactic Voice - self-contained robotic voice effects unit; Universal High-Energy LED Lighting System (Part 2).
August 2008 Four channel A/V Selector - electronic switching of four video/ audio channels. DC Relay Switch - sensitive opto-isolated driver for a power relay. Temperature Switch general purpose thermostat. Mains Monitor tracks electricity usage around the home via radio links. PC compatible.
September 2008 Speedo Corrector - adjusts your car speedo for better accuracy, or after modifying the drivetrain. Ultrasonic Eavesdropper - low cost design lets you listen to human-inaudible signals. Magnetic Cartridge Pre-Amp for re-recording your vinyl collection onto disk etc. S-Video to Composite Video Converter boosts picture quality.
October 2008 Superb 20W Class-A Amplifier module; Building Breadboard Projects - super new series of solder-free projects for beginners. Intelligent Car Air-Con Controller reduces loading during overtaking etc. Recycle It! Battery trickle charger from recyced components.
November 2008 Superb 20W Class-A Amplifier module part 2; Building Breadboard Projects - super new series of solder-free projects for beginners Low cost 50Mhz Frequency meterMK-2 An upgradeof our popular compact meter Using the Microchip PICKIT2 debug Express to build a 'Theremin' Just three extra components give the 'feel' of aTheremin Simple variable Boost Control For cars with turbochargers Fuel cut Defeater for use with the simple boost control
December 2008 Programmable Christmas Star Attractive seasonal LED design cycles offers hundreds of twinkling and flashing patterns. Radar Speed Gun (Part 1) A microwave Doppler speed radar detector displaying in mph or kmh with 1% accuracy. 20 Watt Class-A Amplifier Module (Part 3) A loudspeaker protection module offering audio enthusiasts power-up dethump and protection against potential amplifier failures. Using the Microchip PICKit2 Debug Express: a very simple but effective capacitive touch switch is described that utilises Microchip's mTouch™ technology. Breadboarding Projects (Part 3) Our beginner's guide to electronics continues with a simple low power thermostat and a Games question timer.
2007
January 2007 Balanced Microphone Pre-Amp for PA, karaoke and many other applications. Jumping Spider electronic version of the rubber bulb toy. High Efficiency Power Supply for 1W Luxeon Star LEDs. - use two D cells with our switch mode design. Deep Cycle 12V Lead Acid Charger - a very sophisticated design to charge and preserve batteries.
February 2007 Programmable Robot Buggy A PICAXE-08 powered mobile 'bot that is fully manoeuvrable and has programmable sound, light sensing and more besides! PIC Digital Geiger Counter - 4 line LCD data display and PC uploading, USB interface — a super challenge for advanced constructors. Courtesy (Dome) Light Delay for cars - opto isolated time delay fader for your car's interior light. Deep-Cycle Charger for 12V Lead Acid batteries (Part 2).
March 2007 PIC Polyphonium (Part 1) — create your own music on a computer with our PIC-powered musical project. Our Infra Red (IR) Remote Control Checker tests whether an IR remote is sending out a code when each of its buttons is pressed. Swimming Pool Lap Counter — this PICAXE powered counter tracks the number of lengths completed, leaving you to get on with your swimming. SMS Controller (Part 1) — using the convenience of SMS (text messaging) this design utilises an ordinary pre-pay only mobile phone to let you remotely-control equipment by sending plain texts, such as 'pump on' 'reset' 'blast horn' etc. and the unit can also text you to advise 'alarm activated' or similar.
April 2007 PIC Polyphonium (Part 2) — create your own music on a computer with our PIC-powered musical project. Students' 20W Amplifier — a robust 20W mono audio amp module that is very easy to build. Star Power Supply — drive Luxeon high power Star LEDs safely from a 12V supply. Ideal for automotive and marine use. SMS Controller (Part 2) — setup and usage.
May 2007 Energy Meter — accurately monitor energy usage for individual appliances and even calculates the running costs. Bass Extender — provides as much as an extra octave of bass response from your existing hifi speakers, as long as you are not using them at full power. Caravan Lights Tester — check your lighting without the need for an assistant. SMS Controller Add-Ons — three extra add-ons to interface with our SMS Controller (March/ April 2007): test jig, PIR sensor interface and low battery alarm.
June 2007 with FREE CD Bat Sonar — enables you to listen to bat's ultrasonic radar at frequencies up to 60kHz. 3V to 9V Converter - power a 9V project or apparatus from AA, C or D cells instead! Poor Man's Q-Meter In conjunction with a signal generator and voltmeter, inductance and "Q" can be measured quite accurately. Energy Meter (Part 2) calibration and setup.
July 2007 Video Reading Aid — enlarges small text and displays it on screen. Lead Acid Battery Zapper - can help rejuvinate 'sulphated' lead acid batteries. Digi-Flash Slave enhances indoor flash photography by driving a second 'slave' flash optically. Minical 5V Calibration Standard check out your DVM. Built -in frequency reference too.
August 2007 V2 PC Scope — a PIC and PC controlled hobbyist oscilloscope; RFID Security Module - contactless/ keyless entry for security systems etc; TwinTen Stereo Amplifier - great performance from a compact sized amp!; Printer Port Hardware Simulator - tests parallel equipment.
September 2007 Pocket T.E.N.S. Unit - electrical pain relief device, latest version. V2 PC Scope (Part 2) — a PIC and PC controlled hobbyist oscilloscope; Flexitimer - PICmicro-powered multi purpose programmable timer. USB Breakout Box - simple aid to help avoid USB port overloads.
October 2007 Standby Power Saver - turns off mains equipment using a wireless remote control. V8 Doorbell - sounds like a real engine! Inductance and Q Factor Meter - a wide range multifrequency inductance and Q-factor meter with digital display. Build Your Own Seismograph - display earth tremors on a PC
November 2007 TEACH-IN 2008 (PIC Microcontrollers) — PART ONE OF OUR FLAGSHIP EDUCATIONAL SERIES. USB Electrocardiograph - displays ECG on a PC. Vehicle Multi-Voltage Monitor - adaptable bargraph checks sensor levels or the battery; Experimenter's Audio System for radio experimenters. Inductance & Q-Factor Meter (2).
December 2007 PIC Speech Synthesiser — add the power of speech to your PIC projects. iPod and MP3 recharger — USB-level compatible voltage charger, works in-car or from a plugpack. Midi Drum Kit (Part 1) — sensational solid state musical instrument for use with a computer or synthesiser. AVR ISP Socketboard - helps with Atmel-based circuit development. Teach-In 2008 PIC Micro simple LED experiments.
2006
January 2006 "Tiptronic" style Gear Indicator fo cars and motorcyles; Sunset Switch, dusk-operated mains switch. PIC Ambilux temperature to colour modulator. Teach-In 2006 Part 3 - capacitors and RC networks. AC/DC Current Clamp. All in EPE Magazine — now in full colour.
February 2006 Highly flexible keypad alarm; Active 3-way Crossover network for loudspeakers. Status monitor : wireless on-off monitor of remote systems. Jazzy Heart LED badge or necklace. Teach-In 2006 (Part 4); semiconductors and diodes.
March 2006 PortaPal Portable PA system (Part 1); GPS/ Meade Telescope interface; Intelligent Power Strip; Video Audio Booster; Teach-In 2006 (Part 5) and all the regular features. A tribute to the late Fred Bennett, the founding Editor of Practical Electronics and Everyday Electronics.
April 2006 PortaPal Portable PA system (Part 2 - construction); Programmable Continuity Tester; Omni Pendulum; SmartSlave Flash Trigger. Teach-In 2006 Part 6 - transistor circuits.
May 2006 Digital Reaction Timer; Nail Sniffer and Volts Hound; LED Lighting for your car; Smartcard Reader & Programmer; Teach-In 2006 Part 7 - test and measurement equipment.
June 2006 Telephone Ringer & Tester for stage productions and more; Widgy Box Distortion FX for guitars; Poor Man's Metal Locator; Digital Instrument Display for cars. Teach-In 2006 Part 8 - introducing logic families and logic gates.
July 2006 PIC Sudoku handheld game. High current +13.5V power supply from an old PC PSU; PC Power Supply Monitor; Digital Instruments for cars (2). Teach-In 2006 Part 9 - microprocessors and microcontrollers.
August 2006 High Intensity LED Torch/ Flashlight - superbright LED array with intelligent control. Telephone Dialler for Burglar Alarm systems. Home Theatre Sound Level Checker. Adjustable DC-DC converter for cars. Teach-In 2006 Part 10 - introducing PIC microprocessors.
September 2006 Smart Mixture Display for your car — low cost 50MHz digital frequency meter — human-powered hand cranked LED torches — water level gauge for storage barrels.
October 2006 Studio 350W Power Amplifier Module (Pt. 1) — Fridge Door Open Alarm — ideal when your fridge door doesn't close properly or you simply forget! Linear Supply for 1W Star LEDs
November 2006 Studio 350W Power Amplifier Module (Pt. 2). Giant LED Moving Message Display — expandable, modular design for animated or static alphanumeric/ graphical displays. Free Windows software. Micropower Battery Protector — guard against total discharge. Quick Brake - add precious time and distance to your brake light display with this early warning circuit.
December 2006 USB Power Injector feeds extra power to hungry USB peripherals. RGB to Component Video Converter brings out the best in home cinema setups. Lapel Microphone Adaptor for PA Systems allows electret mics to be used on PA systems. Mind Trainer game of logical deduction, a PIC powered 'Mastermind' style game. All this and all the usual popular features in EPE Magazine!
2005
January 2005 GPS Speed Camera Watch locates speed cameras . Gate Alarm - simple versatile annunciator. Light Detector uses an l.e.d. for a sensor. Smart Karts (4) more on our PIC-powered buggy. And all the regular features
February 2005 PIC Electric Meter Mk2 analyser and data logger for electrical appliances. Sound Card Mixer helps with PC-based live sound recordings. Sneaky magician's RF communicator. Smart Karts (5) our PIC-powered buggy grabs and pushes!
March 2005 PIC Toolkit TK3 Mini Simulator & PIC 18F upgrade. Even more for your EPE Toolkit TK3. Headphone Amplifier to monitor audio line-out over a set of headphones. Cat Flap deters unwanted moggie intrusion. Bingo Box advanced random number caller. Smart Karts (6) our PIC-powered buggy grabs and pushes!
April 2005 Safety Interface for PIC/ logic/ PC control of mains apparatus using a triac and opto isolator. Simple 550kHz - 30MHz Radio Receiver. Enjoy the thrill of listening to radio programs on your own radio set. Back to Logic Basics - a new series of simple projects using CMOS chips. PIC 18F microcontroller family - what can they do for you? Smart Karts (7) our PIC-powered buggy grabs and pushes!
May 2005 DAB Radio Aerial an ingenious loft/attic mounted 1/4 wave ground plane antenna for digital radio reception. Crossword Solver A PIC powered aid with LCD display and 57,000 word memory. Back to Logic Basics - simple projects using CMOS chips: Water Level Alert, Burglar Alarm. 20 Watt amplifier module - low distortion mono/ stereo project. Smart Karts (8) final installment of our PIC-powered buggy!
June 2005 PICMicro Ultrasonic Radar experimental circuit to equip your mobile robot or buggy. Super Ear Audio Telescope long distance listening with this parabolic microphone and amplifier. Back to Logic Basics - simple projects using CMOS chips: Digital Scarecrow ultrasonic animal repeller, Digital Lock. R/C Model Switcher - power on-off module for radio control systems.
July 2005 Cybervox Dalek/ Robot voice FX Unit. LF & VLF Converter radio frequency converters and loop aerial designs; Multi Clap Switch. Back to Basics Doorchime and Electronic Dice. Discovering PICS: Review.
Aug 2005 Robot Buggy Motor Speed Controller - a battle hardened ultra-heavy duty speed controller for R/C robots; Audio System Communications with agc, forms the heart of many audio comms systems. Pain Monitor - patient welfare monitor records and logs pain thresholds; Back To Basics Room Thermometer, Kitchen Timer.
Sept 2005 Snooker & Darts Scoreboard PICmicro-based electronics aid and display for your favourite pastimes! Multicore Cable Tester for ethernet/ LAN, computer, A/V etc. Controlling Model Railway/ Railroad Signals - electronics for miniature semaphore signals. All-Band Radio - simple LW-41metre band receiver, no specialist radio skills needed. Back To Basics - Daily Reminder, Whistle Switch.
October 2005 Halloween Howler - sound/ lights FX units for your pumpkin! PIC USB / RS232 interface; Photic Phone - light-beam communicator; Back to Basics Parking Radar and Telephone Switch (remote control activation switch). Exclusive: Introducing the Virtual DIY Calculator - learn how computers domaths without making your brain ache! Ingenuity Unlimited correction: page 698 TR2 should be a pnp type not npn. The type TIP32 is correct.
November 2005 Teach-In 2006 our major new ten-part tutorial for beginners (click here for more details and updates); Speed Camera Watch Mk2 (GPS based speed camera locater); Multi-function R/C switch; Chromatone Colour-to-Sound modulator; Back to Basics (Noughts & Crosses/ Tic Tac Toe Enigma/ Weather Vane Repeater).
December 2005 Teach-In 2006, Part 2 of our new ten-part tutorial for beginners (click here for more details); Vehicle Frost Box Mk 2 (ice alarm for cars); Propeller Monitor for R/C models; Solid State Hammond ambient sounds effects modulator; Solid state Valve (Vacuum Tube) 12V d.c. to HT converter.
2004
December 2004 Smart Karts (3) more on our PIC-powered buggy.Versatile PIC flasher - uses external stimuli to create a dazzling display! Simple Wind Direction Indicator, uses rotary shaft encoder and decoder/d river circuit, displays on a circle of LEDs. Super-sensitive Vibration Switch, versatile and easy to build.
November 2004 Smart Karts (2) - more on our PIC-powered buggy. Thunderstorm Monitor, a fascinating early warning aid - Logic Probe, simple but handy test gear - MW Amplitude Monitor lets you listen to FM or other audio, over an old MW radio receiver! Floating point for PICs (feature), and lots more inside!
October 2004 FREE Robots Supplement mini catalogue of suppliers. EPE Theremin - an update on Leon Theremin's 1920's electronic musical instrument. Moon & Tide Clock Calendar - simple graphics display of moon phases and tide tables. SmartKarts (1) - adaptable PIC-based mobile buggy. Volts Checker - universal AC/ DC test device.
September 2004 EPE Wart Zapper - an inexpensive project that destroys most common warts; Radio Control Failsafe; AlphaMouse game; Rainbow Lighting Controller. NEW SERIES: Using Light-emitting diodes. and all the regular features .
August 2004 EPE Scorer scoreboard/ timer for quizzes and sports. Keyring LED Torch. Simple FM Radio. PIC to PS/2 Mouse & Keyboard interface. Teach-In 2004 (last part).: d.c.motor control. EPE PIC Magnetometer for metal detectors and archaeologists (2) and all the regular features.
July 2004 EPE PIC Magnetometer for metal detectors and archaeologists. Advanced detector and data logger design uses two fluxgate sensors, PC compatible logging option. Free Windows software. Portable PIR Alarm - micropower pulse count design. Bongo Box - multipurpose electronic drum interface, MIDI compatible.
June 2004 PIC Quickstep stepper motor controller. Crafty Cooling: the Peltier Effect explored. MIDI Synchronome audio-visual MIDI helper. NEW SERIES: PIC n MIX for Microchip PIC enthusiasts of all levels. Teach-In 7: Movement Detection.
May 2004 Beat Balance Metal Detector - a new genre in detectors! Low Frequency Wien oscillator - In-Car Laptop PSU - Experimental Seismograph (2). Special Feature: Coping with lead-free solder. NEW SERIES: PIC n MIX for Microchip PIC enthusiasts of all levels. Teach-In 7: Mositure Detection & radio links.
April 2004 Loft Light Alarm; Experimental Seismograph Logger (Part 1). PIC Moon Phase Clock. Infra-Guard Car Luggage Area Monitor. USB to PIC Module review.
March 2004 Bat-Band Converter - Emergency Standy-by Light - MIDI Health Check - PIC Mixer for RC planes. (Teach-In 2004 Part 5) - logic gates as switches.
February 2004 Teach-In 2004 Part 4 - our educational series for beginners investigates logic gates with more practical demos for you to try. Sonic Ice Warning for cars - PIC LCF Meter - PIC Tug of War game - Jazzy Necklace. Using SMD devices: 555 timer.
January 2004 : Teach-In 2004 Part 3 - our major new educational series for beginners in electronics introduces the op.amp with more practical demos for you to try. Car Computer - GPS to PIC & PC conversion - PIC Watering Timer - Safe Bedside Nightlight - Radio Circuits 8 (Prescalers, Mixers, Oscillators).
2003
December 2003 Teach-In 2004 Part 2 - our major new educational series for beginners in electronics continues with transistor circuits and more practical demos. PIC Virus Zapper Mk 2 - Christmas Cheeks LED Novelty - PIC 'NIM' game - Radio Circuits (7) The Superhet Receiver.
November 2003 Teach-In 2004 - major new educational series for beginners in electronics. PIC Random LED Flasher - Anyone at Home (Buglar Deterrent) - Cardboard Clock - Radio Circuits (6) Direct Conversion Receiver.
October 2003 R/C Car Wars - Serial Interface for PICs and VB6 - Spooky Bug Hallowe'en Effect - Practical Radio Circuits (5) - Interface PC parallel port interfacing.
September 2003 PIC-A-COLOUR game; Part 2 of the EPE PIC Weather Station ('Met Office') ; Vibration Alarm ; Priority Referee quiz master. Practical Radio Circuits (4).
August 2003 EPE PIC Met Office Weather Station - Alarm System Fault Finder - Practical Radio Circuits (3) - Regenerative Radio Receiver - Master-Slave Intercom - Electronic Two-Up game.
July 2003 Mini Metal Detector - Low Range Ohmmeter Adaptor - Practical Radio Circuits (2) - Ultimate Egg Timer - PICronons LED Wall Clock.
June 2003 FREE PIC Supplement! PICronos LED Wall Clock - Practical Radio Circuits (new series) - Back to Basics (Part 5): Mini Theremin, Twilight Switch - 'FIDO' pedometer.
May 2003 Super Motion Sensor - EPE PIC Tutorial Version 2 (Part 2) - Earth Resistivity Logger (Part 2) - Back to Basics (Part4) - Live Wire Detector, AM Radio - Door Chime.
April 2003 Atmospherics Monitor - EPE PIC Tutorial Version 2 (Part 1). Our fantastic PIC microcontroller tutorial is absolutely the easiest low-cost way to learn about the techniques needed for programming the PIC family of devices. Earth Resistivity Logger (Part 1) - Back to Basics (Part 3) - Plant Watering Reminder, Touch Light - Intelligent Garden Lights Controller.
March 2003 Driver Alert (Reaction Timer) - 200kHz Function Generator - Wind Up Torch Mk II - Back to Basics Metal Detector, Simple Timer.
February 2003 Tesla Transformer (DIY Lightning) - Brainibot buggy - Wind tunnel - Back To Basics (Hearing Aid, Mini Power Amplifier).
January 2003 EPE Minder - FM Frequency Surfer - Wind Speed Meter - PICAXE Project (Chaser Lights).
2002
December 2002 PIC Flasher - EPE Hybrid Computer (2) - Door Defender - PICAXE Projects (2) Temperature Sensor, Voltage sensor, VU Indicator.
November 2002 PICAXE Projects (1) EggTimer, Dice Machine, Quiz Game monitor - Transient Checker - EPE Hybrid Computer (1) - PIC Tuning Fork & Metronome.
October 2002 Free 16 page supplement: Collecting & Restoring Vintage Radios. EPE Bounty Treasure Hunter - IC Tester - PIC Pocket Battleships - Headset Communicator. Logic Gate Oscillators (2).
September 2002 Vinyl to CD Preamplifier - Freebird Model Glider Control - PIC Morse Code Reader - Telephone Tester. Logic Gate Oscillators (1).
August 2002 PIC World Clock - Big Ears Binaural Buggy - Simple Audio Circuits (4) - Pickpocket Alarm - Teach In 2002 (Part 10).
July 2002 StyloPIC stylus operated instrument - Infra Red Autoswitch - Rotary Combination Lock - Simple AudioCircuits (3) - Teach In 2002 (Part 9). Using PIC PCLATH.
June 2002 World Lamp - BioPIC electrocardiograph (heartbeat monitor) - Frequency Standard Generator - Simple Audio Circuits (2) - Teach In 2002 (Part 8).
May 2002 Big Digit Display - Washing Ready Indicator - Simple AudioCircuits (1) - PIC Freezer Alarm - Teach In 2002 (Part 7).
April 2002 PIC Controlled Intruder Alarm - Stepper Motor Controller - Solar Charge & Go (mobile phone battery charger) - Teach In 2002 (Part 6) - Electric Guitar Tuner - Programming PIC Interrupts (2).
March 2002 Relative Humidity (RH) Meter - PIC Virus Zapper - Programming PIC Interrupts (1) - Teach In 2002 (Part 5) - PIC Mini Enigma (encryption/ decryption system) - Short Wave Receiver.
February 2002 PIC Spectrum Analyser - High Tension (HT) 120V Power Supply - Teach-In 2002 (Part 4) - Guitar Practice Amplifier - Versatile Current Monitor .
January 2002 PIC "Magick Musick" musical instrument - Time Delay Touch Switch - Teach In 2002 (Part 3) - Versatile Bench Power Supply - Forever Flasher.
2001
December 2001 Twinkling Lights - Ghost Buster (Standing Waves Monitor) - PIC Polywhatsit musical effects unit - Teach In 2002 (Part 2) - Mains Failure Alarm.
November 2001 Teach-In 2002 (Part 1) - start of ten part series "Making Sense of the Real World", how to use a wide range of sensors - Capacitance Meter - Pitch Switch - Car Lighting Up Alarm - Teach In Dual PSU. Free Supplement: Using PIC Toolkit TK3 for Windows.
October 2001 EPE PIC Toolkit TK3 - Camcorder Power Supply - 2 Valve (Vacuum Tube) Radio Receiver - Perpetual Projects (Bird Scarer, Gate Sentinel).
September 2001 LED Flashlights - Perpetual Projects (Loop Burglar Alarm, Rain Alarm) - Water Monitor - 50 Hz or 60Hz Synchronous Clock Driver.
August 2001 Digitimer for Sky Satellite TV - Solar-powered Perpetual Projects (Flashing LED, Door buzzer) - Compact Short Wave Loop Aerial - Lead Acid Battery Charger.
July 2001 PIC to Printer Interface and Data Logger - Perpetual Projects Solar Power Supply - Stereo/ Surround Amplifier - MSF Rugby 60kHz Signal Repeater & Indicator.
June 2001 Magnetic Field Monitor - Hosepipe Controller - Dummy PIR Detector - In-Circuit Ohmmeter.
May 2001 PIC Graphics LCD Scope - Camcorder Mixer - Intruder Alarm Control Panel (2) - Using Schmitt Triggers (concluding part) - Small DC Motor Controller
April 2001 Intruder Alarm Control Panel (1) - Snug Bug Controller (tropical pets heater system) - Wave Sound Effect - Sound Trigger. The Schmitt Trigger (6).
March 2001 DIY Tesla Lighting - Doorbell Extender - Body Detector - Circuit Tester - Understanding Inductors. The Schmitt Trigger (5).
February 2001 Using Graphics LCDs (Free supplement)- Car Ice Alert - Simple Metronome - PC Audio Power Meter. The Schmitt Trigger (4).
January 2001 UFO Detector/ Recorder - Intercom - PIC-monitored dual PSU (2) - Using PICs and keypads - Versatile Optical Trigger. The Schmitt Trigger (3).
2000
December 2000 PIC-Monitored dual PSU (1) - Static Field Detector - Christmas Effects (free supplement) - The Schmitt Trigger (2) -
November 2000 PIC Pulseometer (waveform pulse timings, frequency etc.) - NB for a heartbeat monitor see June 2002 - Opto Alarm - Sample & Hold circuit - Handclap Switch - The Schmitt Trigger (new series, Part 1).
October 2000 PIC Dual Channel Virtual Scope - Wind Up Torch (Flashlight) - Fridge/ Freezer Alarm - Moodloop Field Strength Indicator - Teach-In 2000 (Final, 12).
September 2000 Active Ferrite Loop Aerial - Mood Loop PSU - Steeplechase Game - PIC Programmer's remote control IR decoder - Teach-In 2000 (11).
August 2000 Mood Loop (electromagnetic field relaxant) - Door Protector - Cave Electronics - Quiz Game Indicator - Handy Amplifier - Teach-In 2000 (10).
July 2000 G-Meter (accelerometer) - Camera Shutter Timer - PIC GEN Frequency Generator/ Counter - Atmospheric Electricity Detector (2) - Teach-In 2000 (9).
June 2000 PIC Tide Predictor - Atmospheric Electricity Detector (1) - Automatic Nightlight - Technology Timelines (5) - Multichannel transmission system (2) - Teach-In 2000 (8).
May 2000 8/16 Channel 2 wire Multichannel transmission system (1) - Versatile Mic/ Audio Preamp - Low Cost Capacitance Meter - PIR Floodlight Checker - Technology Timelines (4) - Teach-In 2000 (7).
April 2000 Micro PIC Scope - High Performance Regenerative Receiver (2) - Garage Link - Slave Camera Flash - Technology Timelines (3) - Teach-In 2000 (6).
March 2000 PIC ICE Breaker in-ciruit emulator/ programmer/ debugger - Parking Warning System - Auto Model Train Signal - High Performance Regenerative Receiver (1) - Technology Timelines (2) - Teach-In 2000 (5).
February 2000 PIC Video Cleaner - Voltage Monitor - Key Finder (LED blinker) - Technology Timelines (Part 1) - Teach-In 2000 (4). Easy Typist Tape Controller.
January 2000 Flashing Snowman LED novelty - Scratch Blanker (scratch filter) - Vehicle Frost Box - Versatile Burglar Alarm - Teach-In 2000 (3).
1999
December 1999 PIC Micro-Probe - Magnetic Field Detector - Loft (Attic) Guard - Practical Oscillator Designs (6) - Ginormous Stopwatch (2) - Teach-In 2000 (2).
November 1999 Teach-In 2000 (Part 1 of 10) - Ginormous Stopwatch (1) - Vibration Alarm - Car Demister One-Shot - Acoustic Probe - Practical Oscillator Designs (5).
October 1999 QWL Loudspeaker - Mains Cable Detector - Car Interior Lamp Delay - Practical Oscillator Designs (4) - Micro Power Supply.
September 1999 8-channel PIC Data Logger (2) - Loop Aerial Short Wave Receiver - Child Guard - Variable Power Supply - Practical Oscillator Designs (3) - Electricity from Pipelines to Pylons (2).
August 1999 8-channel PIC Data Logger (1) - Ultrasonic Puncture Finder - Magnetic Field Detective - Sound Activated Switch - Freezer Alarm - Practical Oscillator Designs (2) - Electricity from Pipelines to Pylons (1).
July 1999 LED Stroboscope - Mood Picker "dream machine" - Intruder Deterrent - Practical Oscillator Designs (1) - 12V battery tester.
June 1999 Musical Sundial - PC Audio Frequency Meter - The life of Alan Dower Blumlein - Clipping Video Fader - PhizzyB Computers (8).
May 1999 MIDI Handbells - AM/FM Radio Remote Control - PIC Toolkit 2 - PhizzyB Computers (7) - PC Engines from 4004 to Pentium.
April 1999 Mechanical Wind Up Radio - Voice Record/ Playback Module - Versatile Event Counter - Ironing Board Saver - PhizzyB Computers - the PhizzyBot(6) - MAX761 d.c. to d.c. converter.
March 1999 Solder Smoke Absorber - Auto Cupboard Light - PhizzyB Computers (5) - Time & Date Generator - Wireless Monitoring System (2).
February 1999 Wireless Monitoring System (1) - Light Alarm - PIC Midi Pedal - PhizzyB Computers (4).
January 1999 Twinkle Twinkle Xmas Reaction Timer - Alternative Courtesy Light (domelight) controller - TV advert Volume Compressor - PhizzyB Computers (3)
1998
December 1998 Mind PICkler (mind entrainment/ relaxation unit) - Handheld Function Generator - Damp-stat Electronic Thermostat - Fading Xmas Lights - PhizzyB Computers (2).
November 1998 15-way IR Controller - PIC Ultrasonic Tape Measure - T-Stat Electronic Thermostat - PhizzyB Computers (Part 1)
October 1998 Voice Processor FX Unit - Digiserv R/C Channel Expander - Reliable IR Remote Control - PC Capacitance Meter.
September 1998 PIC Altimeter - Mains Socket Tester - Greenhouse Monitoring System (3) - Personal Stereo Amplifier - Teach-In 98 (Part 11) Conclusion of our educational series on digital electronics.
August 1998 Light Bulb Saver - Float Charger - PC Transistor Tester - Greenhouse Computer (Part 2). Teach-In 98 digital electronics (Part 10).
July 1998 PIC 16x84 Toolkit Mk 1 - Low Battery Indicator - Greenhouse Computer (Part 1)- Noise Cancelling Unit - Teach-In 98 digital electronics (Part 9).