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A Fresh
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94999
8K ON BOARD MEMORY! 2 MICROPROCESSORS
5K RAM. 3K ROM or 4K RAM, 4K ROM (link Z80 the powerful CPU with 158 instruction, including
selectable). Kit supplied with 3K RAM, 3K ROM. all 78 of the 8080, controls the MM57109 number
System expandable for up to 32K memory. cruncher. Functions include +, -
/, squares,
roots, logs9xponenti trig functions, inverses etc.
,

2 KEYBOARDS! Range 10- to 9 x 19 to .8 figures plus 2 exponent

56 Key alphanumeric keyboard for entering high level digits.
language plus 16 key Hex pad for easy entry of
machine code.
EFFICIENT OPERATION
Why waste valuable memory on sub routines for
GRAPHICS!
64 character graphics option includes
transistor symbols! Only £18.20 extra!
- numeric processing? The number cruncher handles
everything internally!

MEMORY MAPPED RESIDENT BASIC

high resolution VDU circuitry using discrete with extended mathematical capability. Only
TTL for extra flexibility. Has its own 2K 2K memory used but more. powerful than
memory to give 32 lines for 64 characters. most 8K Basics! -

KANSAS CITY 1K MONITOR

low error rate tape interface.
resident in EPROM.

PSI comp 80 SINGLE BOARD DESIGN

Even keyboards and power supply
Z80 Based powerful circuitry on the superb quality double
sided plated through -hole PCB.
scientific computer
design as published
in WIRELESS WORLD
COMPLETE KIT

Cabinet size 19.0"x15.7"x3.3".

NOW ONLY
Television not included in price.
The kit for this outstandingly practical design by John
Adams published in a series of articles in Wireless World
£225 + VAT
really is complete. Included in the PSICOMP 80 scien-
tific computer kit is a professionally finished cabinet,
fibre-glass double sided, plated -through -hole printed
circuit board. 2 keyboards PCB mounted for ease of
construction, IC sockets, high reliability metal oxide
resistors, power supply using custom designed toroidal
transformer. 2K Basic and 1K monitor in EPROMS and,
of course, wire, nuts, bolts, etc.
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PSI COMP 80 Memory

Expansion System
Expansion up to 32K all inside the computer's own cabinet!
By carefully thought out engineering a mother board with buffers and its
own power supply (powered by the computer's transformer) enables up to
3.8K RAM or 8K ROM boards to be fitted neatly inside the computer
cabinet. Connections to the mother board from the main board expansion
socket is made via a ribbon cable
Mother board: Fibre glass douole sided plated through hole Panel size 19.0" x 5.25". Depth 12.2".
P C B 8.7" x 3.0" set of all components
including all brackets, fixing parts and ribbon
cable with socket to connect to expansion plug
£39.90 14 CHANNELS! 2OSCILLATORS!
8K Static
RAM board
Fibre glass double sided plated through hole
P C 8 5.6" x 4.8" £12.50
NOISE GENERATOR! VOICED/UNVOICED
Set of components including IC sockets. plug LED PPM METERS! DETECTOR!
and socket but excluding RAMs £11.20
2114L RAM (16 required) £5.00 SLEW RATE CONTROL!
Complete set of bdard. components. 16 RAMS

8K Fibre glass double sided plated through hole

COMPLETE KIT ONLY £195 + VAT
ROM board - PCB 56"x48" £12.40 Kit includes FREE foot control and test oscillator!
Set of components including IC sockéts. plug Like all our kits the t VOCODER really is complete - fully finished metal work, professional quality
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and socket but excluding ROMs £10.70 components (all resistors 2% metal oxide), nuts, bolts, etc. even a 13A pluglKits also available as
2708 ROM (8 required) £6.00
Complete set of board. components. 8 ROMs
-
separate packs -See our Free Catalogue.
£66.50

OUR CATALOGUE IS FREE! WRITE OR PHONE NOW!

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DIGEST 9 New news is good news
MICROBASICS 17 Monitoring programs
SPOT DESIGNS 27 And a couple of other spots
AUDIOPHILE 29 Sound seasonal ideas
I/O INTERFACE 43 Computer talk
ASTROLOGUE 54 Win The Spaceflight Directory
.:.NEWS., ...PROJECT&
READERS SURVEY 57 Audience participation
DESIGNER'S NOTEBOOK 72 555 astables
Watch the birdie p.88 SLR ELECTRONICS 88 Watch the LED birdie
TECH TIPS 96 Circuits from your very own selves
ELECTRONICS TOMORROW 102 See -SAW filters

PROJECTS

MULTI -OPTION SIREN 22 Noises and infinitum

UNIVERSAL TIMER 36 Seconds out
LED TACHO 49 Light up your revs
AUDIOPHILE FM TUNER 62 Spot the tuning
POLYSYNTH 77 The makings of a motherboard
FOIL PATTERNS 110 Rub down foils

INFORMATION

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ETIPRINTS 109 Rubbing down PCBs
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ETI JANUARY 1981

 Why the Sinclair ZX80
is Britain best-selling
Built: £9995
Including VAT, post and packing, free course in computing, free mains adaptor.

Kit: £79.95
Including VAT, post and packing, free course in computing.

This is the ZX80. A really powerful, full -facility

computer, matching or surpassing other
personal computers at several times the
price. 'Personal Computer World' gave it
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5 stars for 'excellent value'. Benchmarktests nQ\\iu>\\\\\ \p-.-\\\`_
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say it's faster than all previous personal
computers.
Programmed in BASIC -the world's most
popular language -the ZX80 is suitable for
INTEGRAL FUNCTIONS
beginners and experts alike. And response
from enthusiasts has been tremendous - S TR
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over 20,000 ZX80s have been sold so far! 'es -

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Powerful ROM and BASIC interpreter
The 4K BASIC ROM offers
remarkable programming
advantages:
Unique 'one -touch' key word
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single -key entry.
Unique syntax check.
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A cursor identifies errors immediately.
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Excellent string -handling capability -

takes up to 26 string variables of any
length. All strings can undergo all
relational tests (e.g. comparison).
Up to 26 single dimension arrays.
FOR/NEXT loops nested up to 26.
Variable names of any length. The Sinclair teach -yourself
BASIC language also handles full Boolean BASIC manual
arithmetic, condition expressions, etc. If the specifications of the Sinclair
Randomise function, useful for games ZX80 mean little to you -don't worry.
and secret codes, as well as more serious They're all explained in the specially -written
applications. 128 -page book (free with every ZX80). The
Timer under program control. book makes learning easy, exciting and
* PEEK and POKE enable entry of machine enjoyable, and represents a complete
code instructions. course in BASIC programming -from first
* High -resolution graphics. principles to complex programs.
* Lines of unlimited length.
Kit or built -it's up to you
Unique RAM In kit form, the ZX80 is pleasantly easy to
The ZX80's K -BYTE RAM is the
1 assemble, using a fine -tipped soldering iron.
equivalent of up to 4K BYTES in a And you may already have a suitable mains
conventional computer -typically storing adaptor -600 mA at 9V DC nominal
100 lines of BASIC. unregulated. If not, see the coupon.
No other personal computer offers this Both kit and built versions come complete
unique combination of high capability and with all necessary leads to connect to your
low price. The ZX80 as a family learning aid. Children of 10 TV (colour or black and white) and cassette
years and upwards are quick to understand the
principles of computing -and enjoy their recorder. Plug in and you're ready to go. (Built
personal computer. versions come with mains adaptor.)
4 ET! JANUARY 1981
personal computer.
Now available for the ZX80...
New 16K-BYTE RAM pack
à
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Massive add-on memory. Only £49.95. before you can buy cassette -based software
The new 16K -BYTE RAM pack is a complete using the full 16K -BYTE RAM. So keep an eye
module designed to provide you -and your on the personal computer magazines -and
SinclairZX80-with massive add-on memory. brush up your chess perhaps!
You can use it for those really long and The RAM pack simply plugs into the
complex programs -or as a personal existing expansion port on the rear of the
database. (Yet it can cost as little as half the ZX80. No wires, no soldering. It's a matter of
price of competitive add-on memory for seconds and you don't need another power
other computers.) supply. You can only add one RAM pack to
For example, you could write an yourZX80-but with 16K -BYTES who could
interactive or 'conversational' program to want more!
show people what your ZX80 can do. With
16K -BYTES of RAM, they could be talking to How to order
your computer for hours! Demand for the ZX80 exceeds all other
Or you can store a mass of data -perhaps personal computers put together! So use the
in a fairly simple program -such as a name coupon to order today for the earliest
and address list, ora telephone directory. possible delivery. All orders will be
And by linking a number of separate despatched in strict rotation. We'll
,?;?.;:. programs together into one giant, but acknowledge each order by return, and tell
you exactly when your ZX80will be delivered.
:_.......,.....------... modular, program, you can achieve the same
effect as loading several programs at once. If you choose not to wait, you can cancel

. n', We're also confident that it won't be long your order immediately, and your money will

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be refunded at once. Again, of course, you
may return your ZX80 as received within
14 days for a full refund. We want you to be
v k11;'', satisfied beyond all doubt -and we have no
doubt that you will be.
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I To: Science of Cambridge, FREEPOST 7, Cambridge CB21YY.

Qty Item Code Item price Total

£ £
Sinclair ZX80 Personal Computer kit(s). Price includes
ZX80 BASIC manual, excludes mains adaptor. 02 79.95
Ready -assembled Sinclair ZX80 Personal Computer(s).
Price includes ZX80 BASIC manual and mains adaptor. 01 99.95
Mains Adaptor(s) (600 mA at 9V DC nominal unregulated). 03 8.95
16K -BYTE RAM pack(s). 18 49.95
Sinclair ZX80 Manual(s). (Manual free with every
ZX80 kit or ready-made computer). 06 5.00
NB. YourSinclairZX80 may quality as a business expense. TOTAL: £

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2.5-6pF; 3-10pF: 10-40pF 22p RANGE VAL 1-99 100+ 150 130179 20 MJ491 175 TIP41A 55 2N2497 63 255305 24
5-25pF; 5-45pF; 60pF; 88pF 30p. YaW 2.20-4.7M E24 2p 1p AY -3-1015 550p BDY56 180
MJ2955 90
(510 min.)
BC182 10 BDY60 160 TIP41b 60 2N2646 45 2N5308 24
0W 2.20-4.7M El 2 2p 1p AY -5-1013 395 MJE170 150
COMPRESSION TRIMMERS BC183 10 BDY61 160 TIP42A 60 2N2784 55 2N5457 36
1W 2.20-10M E12 5p 4p AY -5-2376 980 MJE180 150
3-40pF; 10-80pF; 25-190pF 30p BC184 10 BF115 35 TIP426 75 2N2904 28 255458 36'
2%Metal Film 100-1 MO 69 4p DM8123 195
100-500pF45p 400-1250pF 58p 1%0.5W 510-1M E24 8p 6p
100+ price applies o Resistors of each
MC1488
MC1489
90 430284
90 CA3035 235
80 MC13O3
MC1304P
^26088'TBA800
TBA651 190. 7437
7438
35
32
74153 70
74154 120 741 LS76 45
GAS & SMOKE DETECTORS 90 LS78 50
TG5 812 & 813 415p; type not mixed values. MC14411 1020 43036 115 MC1310P 150 TBA810 95 7440 20 74155 75 74100 e8 LS83 106
Socket 30p 74130
MC14412 1520 043043 275 MC1458 45 TBA820 70, 7441 68 74156 75 50 LS85 90
JACKSONS VARIABLE CAPACITORS BRIDGE MK4027-2 450 A3045 365 MC1488 90 TBA92001 260 7442 58 74157 70 74L47 350 LS86 38
DILICON `NO 2 365pF with slow
DIODES RECTIFIERS M K4027-3 365 43046 70 MC1489 90 TBA9900 270 7443 120 74159 165 74175 145: 1390 50
84102 25 MK4027-4 350 093048 214' MC1494 694 70827001 7444 116 74160 99 74L85 349
100/300pF 2059 motion Drive 450p AA119 18
(plastic case) 250.
741121
1391 125
500pF 250p 00208/176 1A/50V 20 MM5208D TBA 43059 195 MC1495 350 TCA965 120 7445 105 74161 99 165 LS92 75
350p 44315 15 MM8116N TBA CA3075 741123 325'
6:1 Bali Drive with slow
,
14/100V 22 213 MC1496L 92 ,TDA1004 290 7446 132 74162 99 LS93 e0
4511/ OAF 145p BY100 24 1A/200V 25 MK4118-4 2099043080E 65MC1596 225 'TDA1008 310 7447 72 74163 99 115
motion drive 410p BV126
1_595
12 1A/400V 80-3-2513L 690 190 MC3302
CA3081 150 T0A1022 575 7448 75 74164-120
Dial Drive 4103 29 LS96 120
6:1/36:1 775p
0804-5pF: 10: 15:
25: 50pF 250p
13V127 12 1A/600V 34 RO -3-2513U
CA3085650 95 MC3340P 120 TDA1024 105 7450 20 74165120 74S LS107 45
CR033 157 24/50V SFF96364E 1050
043089E 215.. MC3360P 120 TDA1490 290 7451 20 74166130 74500
Drum 54mm 55p 100, 150pF 335p 35 80 LS109 75
0-1-365pF 325p 'L' 3x310pF 725p 2A/100V 44. SFC71301 820
CA3090A0 375 MC3401 52 TDA2020 320 7453 20 74167 205 SO4 73 LS112 40
0A47 12 24/200V 46 TMS2516 850
CA3123E 150 MC3403 135 TDA2030 320 7454 20 74170 205 S132 135 LS113 75
00 2 365pF 395p 00-3x25pF 550p 0470 12 2A/400V 53 TMS2716 1050
CA3130 90 MC3405 150 TL061CP 46 7460 20 74172375 3138 240 'LS114 40
RF CHOKES 0479 15 24/600V 65 TMS4027 CA3140325 48 MFC6040 97 TL062CP 90 7470 40 74173 110 S158 240 LS122 70
1µH.4.7.10.22.33.47.100.200.470 0481 15 4A/100V 72 TMS4035 CA3160250 95 MK50398 635 TL064CN 159 7472 30 74174100 0188 210 15123 75
750, 1mH.2.5. 5.10 30p each 0485 15 44/400V 79 TMS4039 ICL7106
250 795 MM5303 635 TL071CP 45 7473 35 74175 82 0189 158 LS124 190
43mH. 100 60p each 0A90 8 64/100V 73 TMS4045 720
ICL7107 975 MM5307 1275 TL072CP 90 7474 34 74176 80 5194 360. LS125 45.
0491 8 64/200V 78 TNS4047 1083
ICL8038CC 340 MM57160 620 TL074CN 140 7475 56 74177 85 S195 755i LS126 45
VEROBOARD 0.1 015 0.1 0495 8 64/400V 85 TM56011 365 ICL8211A 150. MSM5526 820 TL081CP 42 7476 40 74178110 S241 545'1 LS132 80
(copper clad) (plain) 04200 9 67164 56 Z80 CPU 2.5M 850 ICM720A 550 NE515 275 TL082CP 70 7480 52 74179155 S262 850 LS133 35
66p 59p 47p 04202
21/2 x 31/4
21/2 x 5
3hx3'/a
75p
759
69p - N914
N916
9
4
5'
VM18 DIL 50 Z80ACPU4M
280 CTC
999 ICM7205A 1150 NE529
580 ICM7207 475 NE543K
225
210
TLO83CP
TL084CN
95
120
7481
7482
120
75
74180 90
74181280
S287
S288
325
210
LS136
LS138
55
70
ZENERS 5804 CTC 695 ICM7215 1050 NE544 185 044170 170 7483 90 74182 88 S470 325 LS139 70
33/4x5 86p 93p 72p N4001/2 5 Z80 P10
21/2 x17 225p N4003
Range: 2V7 to 610 ICM72164J 1950 NE555 22 UA4180 170 7484 99 74184 130 S472 1150 L0145 120
6 39V 400mal Z804 P10 725 ICM72166 1950 NE556 55 282206 350 7485 105 74185 130 S475 525 LS147 210
31/40 17 296p 260p 210p
41/4 x 17
Pkt. of 36 pins 20p.
390p
VO' Board 150p
- - N4004/5 6
N4006/7 7
N4148 4
3tto
Range: 3V3
each
LINEAR ICs
ICM7216C 1950 NE560
ICM7217A 790 NE561
325
398
X82211
582266
575
750
7486
7489
33
205
74188 310
74190 130 74LS
LS148
LS151
170
90
33V, 1.3W 702 75 ICM7224 785 NE5628 410 ZN414 95 7490 42 74191 120 L800 13 LS153 85
Pin insertion tool 150p. DIP Board 330p N5404 74192 120
17 15p each 709 14 pin 40 ICM7555 89 9E564 435 ZN423 195 7491 84 LS01 13 LS155 85
Spot face cutter 110p. Veroblock 375p 544 20 74193 120
709C 8 pin 35 LD130 452 NE565A 120 ZN424E 130 7492 50 LSO2 15 LS156 56
Spare spool 65p.
-

Combs 7p N5401
N5402
13
14
Thyristors 710 67 LF351 49 NE566 160 ZN425E 415 7493 57 74194 102 LSO3 15 LS157 70
VERO WIRING IA/50V 37 733 75 LF356 90 NE567V 170 ZN1034E 200 7494 85 74195 75 LOW 18 LS158 70
GALO ETCH N5406 18
PEN + Spool 350 1A/100V 42 741 8 pin 17 LM10 395 NE570 450 ZN1040E 685 7495 70 74196 99 LS05 23 LS160 90
RESIST PEN N5408 30 420 7496 22
Spare Spool 85 IA/200V 47 747C 14 pin 78 LM301AP 26 NE571 80 74197 88 LSO8 15161 98
Combs 7
+ Spare tip 90 IA/400V. 55 748C 8 pin 36 LM 308T 95 5041360 110 TTL 74 7497 176 74198 160 LS09 23 LS162 110
NOISE 54400V 39 753 8 pin 185 LM311 70 S5666 275 (TEXAS) 74100 130 74199 160 LS10 20 LS163 95
FERRIC CHLORIDE ULTRASONIC 425 7400 74104 74221 150 LSii
TRANSDUCER 5A600V 43 810 159 LM318S 200 SA83209 11 62 32 LS164 116
1 lb hag Anhydrous. Z5J 180 8A300V 9400CJ 350 LM324A SAB3210
50 275 7401 11 74105 62 74246 150 ,LS12 32 LS165 155
40KHz 350pp 48
225p + 40p P&P 8A500V 58 AV -1-0212 595 LM339 68 SAS560 7402 150 11 74107 34 74247 151 LS13 40 LS166 175
COPPER CLAD BOARDS VARICAPS 84600V 8s AV -1-1313A 660 LM 348 90 SAS570 7403 150 14 74109 60 74248 189 LS14 80 LS168 210
84102 25 124100V' 42 AY -1-1320 225 LM 349 115 SG3402 7404 295 14 74110 54 74249 189 LS15 40 LS169 210
Fibre Single- Double- SRBP 124300V 59 AV -1-5050 99 LM379 415 SL414A 7405 275 18 74111 68 74251 110 1520 21 LS170 296
Glass sided si ed 9.5" x8.5" BEd 0513 40
8B106 40 124500V 92 AY -1-5051 160 LM380 80 SN76003N 240 7406 36 74112 170 74265 66 LS21 32 LS173 105
90p 1 Op 95p 12A800V 120 AY -1-6721/6 210 LM 381 N 145 5N76013 170 7407 36 74116 198 74273 267 LS22 35 LS174 147
6" 2" MVAM2 165
x 1 150p 195p 13T106 150 AY -3-1015 550 rLM382 125 SN76013ND 130 7408 17 4118 85 74278 249 1526 44 LS175 110
MVAM115 74119
DIL PLUGS (Headers) Ribbon Cable 140 13T116 150 AY -3-1270 840 LM 384 140 SN76018 148 7409 20 120 74279 99 iS27 35. LS181 295
14 pin 35p; 16 pin 40p 10 way & 20 way C106D 38 AY -3-8500 390 LM386 99 0976023 170 7410 17 74120 75 74283 149 LS28 35 LS183 288
24 pin 85p; 40 pin 295p. acailable 01044 22 AY -3-8910 850 LM387 120 SN76023ND 170 7411 25 74121 35 74284 350 LS30 20 LS189 128
TRIACS 11045 25 AY -3-8912 796 LM389 99 SN76033N 195 7412 20 74122 50 74285 350 ,1532 25 LS190 95
Soldercon pins: 100 60 ; 500 275p. 254444 140 AY -5-1224A 235 LM 1458 45 SN76115N 115 7413 32 74123 65 74290 107 1533 36 LS191 95
3A2000 49
DIL SOCKETS EDGE 3Á400V 2N5064 35 AY -5-1230 450 LM2917 195 SN76131 125 7414 38 74125 50 74293 135 ILS37 30 LS192 95
50 LM3900 74297 236.
(TEXAS) Low Wire CONNECTORS: AV -5-1315 595 60 SN76227N 95 7416 30 74126 45 ILS38 35 LS193 95
8Á100V 54 DIAC
Prof. Wrap (Double type 84400V 64
AY -5-1317A 630 LM39O9N 70 5576477 175 7417 30 74128 65 74298 185 1LS40 28 LS194 125
ST2 20 AS -5-3500- 350 LM3911 125 SN76660 120 7420 19 74132 55 74365 95 LS42 86 LS195 130
8pin 10p 25p .156.1 84800V 108
14pin
16pin
12p
13p
35p
46p
2x10 way 85p - 124100V
124400V
60 75 SERIES
AY -5-3600 1090
AV -5-4007D 450
LM3914
LM3915
240 SP8629 299 7421
240 TA4621AX1 250 7422
38
25
74136
74141
65
75
74366
74367
95
95
, LS47
LS48
85
105
LS196
LS197
120
85
2x15way 99p 70 75108 350 '74368
18pin 16p 52p 2x18 way 115p 120p 12A600V 115
AY -5-8100 775 LM3916 255 TAA661A 155 7423 28 74142 185 95 LS49 105 LS 200 345
75150 140 CA3011 LM733 99 TAA700 250 7425 74143 250 74390 185 25 LS202 346
20pin 22p 65p 2x22 way 130p 135p. 164100V 110 28 LS51
110 75154 160 CA3012 LM 13600 135 TAD100 159 7426 74144 250 74393 185 L054 30 LS221 120
22pin 25p 70p 2x25 way 149p 160p 164400V 175 43
24pin
28pin
30p 78p
35p 85p
2x30 way 170p -- 164800V
105
195
75450
75451
95
70
CA3014
043018
157
68
M252AA
M253AA
625 TBA1205
1150 TBA5400
70 7427
220 7428
32
35
74145
74147
90
150
74490 185 LS55
LS63
30
150
15240
LS241
186
165
36pin
_-40pin
105p
40p 109p
- 2e36
2x40
way 194p
way 210 --
254500V
254800V
720000
235
195
120
75454
75491
225
89
043019
CA3020
70
186
MC663
MC1204
50 T1345500
250 TBA641-412
330 7430
7432
19
27
74148
74150
125
130
LS73
LS74
45
35
LS242
LS243
185
155
2x43 way 232p 75492 95 CA3023 191.. MC1301 79 BX or BX;1 250 7433 36 74151 70 LS75 45 LS244 1e5

ETI JANUARY 1981

 MáISICAL
COMPUTER CORNER
MICRO
24 TUNE.gifl
SUPERBOARD I1 Ready -built and tested $ STRINGY FLOPPY. Combines economy of
Only £150 Cassette with speed & reliability of DISC (incl. 20
PSU 5V/3A
(for above incl. RF Modulator) £25 wafers) £169
$ 610 Expansion Board (8K RAM) expandable to SOFTY. Intelligent SPROM Programmer Con-
24K £150 nects directly to TV. Develop, copy, Burn EPROMS

DOOR BELL
CHALLANGER1P (Superboard cased with PSU) Kit £99
£188 Ready -built & tested £120
Extra 4K RAM (8x2114) £18 PSU for above (Built) £20
Plastic Case Black, fits UK101 Superboard, UHF Modulators 6MHz 280p
NASCOM II etc £25 UHF Modulators 8MHz 450p
SUPERPRINT 800. 80 column Hugh Perfor- $ KEYPADS 4 x 4 matrix 350p
e Impact Printer. Ideal for PET, NASCOM, Full ASCII coded 56 Key Keyboard Mod. 756
UK101, Superboard, TRS80 etc. only f325 £40
VIDEO GENILE based on TRS80. Utilises Z80, 10x C12 Cassettes in Rack £5.50
12K level II Basic 16K RAM incl. Cassette Deck
£290
(P&P is extra on all items) Call in at our shop tot
Demo. or write in for leaflets. BUILD THE WORLD FAMOUS
CHROMA -CHIME
Give your friends a warm welcome. Yes, think how
SLIDE 250V:
ROTARY: Make your own multiway Switch. Adjust-
SWITCHES
1A DPDT 14p
to DPDT c/over 15p able Stop Shaking Assembly. Accommodate up to 6 delighted and amazed they will be to hear the
TOGGLE; 2A, 250V.
SPST 33p
1/2A DPDT 13p Wafers
Mains Switch DPST to fit
65p
45p
musical Chroma-Chime play when they press your
4 pole 2-way 24p
DPST
DPDT
34p
44p PUSH BUTTON
Break Before Make Wafers. pole/12 way. 2p/ 6
way. 3p14 way. 4p/3 way. 6p/2 way 56p
1
button!
4 pole on/ off DPDT Black Body
54p
Red, Blue, Grn., Yell.
Spacer and Screen
ROTARY: (Adjustable Stop)
Sp
The Chroma-Chim uses a microcomputer to play
SRL Latching 125p
SUB-MIN TOGGLE SRM Momentary
1pole/ 2 to 12 way, 2p/ 2 to 6 way,
way, 4 pole/2 to 3 way
3 pole/ 2 to 4
45p
24 well-known tUne The kit is simplicity itself for
.

125p
SP changeover
SPST on/off
60p
54p MINI. Non Locking
ROTARY: Mains 250V AC. 4 Amp 56p ease of construction. Absolutely everything needed
SPDT biased off 105p is supplied, including:
*
Push to Make 15p 'D' CONNECTORS (Cannon type)
DPDT 6 tags 75p Push Break 25p Plugs Sockets Covers
DPDT centre off 88p
DPDT biased off 145p
DIL SWITCHES 9way
15way
95p
35p
128p Resistors, Capacitors,
(SPST) 195p 150p
Push to break 20p 4 way 85p; 6 way
25way 98p 284p 170p Diodes, Transistors,
95p; 8 way 115p. 37way 290p 398p 18 p
I.C. Socket and all hardware
CRYSTALS
100KHz 323
TRANSFORMERS (Maros Prim. 220-240V)
6-0. V; 9-0-9V; 12-0-12V 100mA
3VA 0-6V 0-6V (PCB mounting)
95p
150p
.
ALUM.
BOXES
PANEL
METERS
* Texas Instruments TMS
1000 microcomputer
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455KHz 383 8VA 6V -.5A 6V-.SA; 9V-.4A 9V -.4A; 12V -.3A WITH LID FSD -
1MHz 323 12V .3A: 15V-.25A 15V -.25A 215p 6Dx46x .

1.008M 395 12V 4.5V-1.3A 4.5V-1.3A; 6V-1.2A 6V -1.2A; 302x1" 55 35mm Comprehensive kit
1.28MHz 392 12V.5A 12V-.SA; 15V-.4A 15V. -.4A; 20V -.3A 0-50 gA
1.6MHz 323 20V .3A 235p (30p p&p)
2'9051/4011/2"
75 0-100 gA manual with full
1.8MHz 323 24VA: 6V -1.5A 6C -1.5A; 9V -1.3A 9V -1.3A; 40401'/" 75 0-50oPA circuit details
1.8432MHz
2.4576MHz
3.2768M
3.57954M
4.000MHz
362
362
323
195
290
12V 1A 12V -1A; 15V-.8A 15V -.BA; 20V -.6A
20V .6A 320p (55p p&p).
50VA: 6V -4A 6V-4A; 9V -2.5A 9V -2.5A; 12V -2A
12V 2A; 15V -1.5A 15V -1.5A; 20V-1.2A 20V-
4x2%x11/2" 75
405'/4011/2" 100
4021/2x2"
50402" 107.
80
0-1 mA
0-5mA
0-10mA
0-50mA
* Ready drilled and
legended PCB included
1.2A; 25V-1A 25V -1A; 30V -.8A 30V -.8A 60402" 110 0-100mA
4.032MHz 323 365p (60p p&p).. 705021/2" 185 0-500mA
4.433619M 135
5.OMHz 355
100VA: 12V -4A 12V -4A; 15V -3A 15V -3A; 80603" 185 0-1A Plays 24 well-known tunes including:
20V-2.5A 20V -2.5A; 30V -1.5A 30V -1.5A; 100703" 240 0-2A
S5M 323 40V -1.25A 40V -1.25A; 50V -1A 50V -1A 695p 1004'403" 228 0-25V
5.24288M 425 (74p p&p). (NB: p&p charge to be added above 120503" 230 0-50V AC Star Spangled Banner, William Tell Overture,
6.0MHz 323 120803" 275 0300V
6.5536M 200
our normal postal charge.). AC
Greensleeves, Rule Britannia,
.7.680M 323
8.0MHz 392 VOLTAGE REGULATORS OPTO 445p each
Colonel Bogey, Oh come all ye faithful, -

8.08333M 362 14 T03 + ve -on LED with Clips plus many other popular tunes.
*
8.867237M 362 7805 7905 220p 41/40314011/;"
5V 145p TIL209 Red 13 0-50PA
9.375M 323 12V 7812 145p 7912 220p TIL211 Grn. 17
10.0MHz
10.7MHz
323
323
15V 7815 145p - TIL212 Yet. )8 0-100pA
0-500g A
No previous microcomputer experience
18V 7818 145p TIL220 .2" Red 14 595p sash necessary
**
12MHz 392 .2" Green, Yellow
14.31818M 362 1A T0220 Plastic Casing
5V 7805 60p 7905 65p or Amber 18 7 Segment Displays
18MHz
18.432M
323
323 12V 7812 60p 7912 65p Square LEDs, Red, TIL307 675 All programming retained is on chip ROM
20.OMHz 323 15V 7815 60p 7915 65p Green, Yellow 30 TIL312 3" CA 105
Fully guaranteed
*
18V 7818 60p 7918 65p LD271 Infra Red 40 TIL 13 3" CC 105
27.648M 323
24V 7824 60p SFH205 Detector 90 TIL321 5" CA 115
38.6667M 350
48.0MHz 323 100rnA TO92 Plastic Casing
TIL32 nlra Red 65 TIL322 5" CC 115 Ideal present any time
100.00MHz 323 78L05 30p 79L05 65p
Ti L78 Detector 75 DL704 3" CC 99
5V
6V 78L62 30p
78L82 30p
- BARGRAPY. Red 10
segments 225
DI. 07.3"CA
DL747 6" CA
99
180
8V
65p 8" Orange CA 250
ETI Projects: 12V 78L12 30p 791_12 tS400 255 FND357 Red 120
Parts available 15V 7BL15 30p 79L15 65p. OCP71 120 FND500
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115
for: Digital LM300H 170p LM327 270p ORP 12 63 3" Green CA 150
ORP61 85 -MP0027A Micro-computer chip available separately
Test Meter, LM305H 140p LM723 38p
2N5777
6" Green CA 215
,DM900, 60W LM309K 135p TAA550 50p 45 3" ` Red CA 150
1
if required. Full 24 tune spec device fully guaranteed.
LM317K 350p. TBA625B 95p .3" - Green CA
Amplifier I 1h,s n,rice ch:p: nt9
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LM323K 550p TDA1412 150p ISOLATORS 150

System. Send LM325N 78H05 + 5V/ 5A 1174 55 DVM176 1885 hui 'or nthe, lrrnlertz equi^.riG m rutlrut
SAE plus 5p LM326N 240p 595p TIL111/2 85 LCD 31/2 Digits 775 ,
Car Horns Musical Boxes Alarms
for list. 78HG +5V to +25V
5A 650p
TIL11L
TIL117
95
110.
LCD 4 Digits
LCD 6 Digits
975
950
Amusement Machines Public Address etc
£4.95
LS245 350 LS373 150 4016 35 4054 130 4175 4522 150
120
LS247 135 L 374 150 4017 70 4055 130 4194 4526 98
115
LS248 135 L 375 150 4018 76 4056 135 4408 790 4527 125 ALL CHHOMATRONICS PROIJUC`S S .. H MONEY BACK GU ARAN TEE
LS249 135 LS377 199 4019 48 4057 2850 4409 790 4528 100
LS251 130 L 378 140
LS253 96 LS379 215
4020
4021
85
90
4059
4060
575
110
4410
4411
750 4529
4530
150
90
IBM 91
950
LS257 95 L 384 250 4022 85 4061 1225 4412F 1250 4531 130 Please send me ETI 1 /81
LS258 120 L 385 420 4023 24 4062 995 4532
4412V 1520 120
LS259 160 LS386 a5
LS261 450 L 390 140
4024
4025
60 4063 120 4415F 480 4534 510 TO:CHROMATRONICS, RIVER WAY, HARLOW, ESSEX
24 4066 46 4415V 850 4536 310
LS266 75 LS393 140 4026 180 4067 430 4419 280 4538 145 Telephone: (0279) 418611
LS273 180 L 395 210 4027 45 4068 26 4422 570 4539 120
LS275 320 L 396 199 4028 92 4069 22 4432 1050 4541 150 NAME
LS279 88 LS398 275 4029 98 4070 30 4435 4543 150
850
LS280 250 L 399 230 4030 55 4071 25 4440 999 4549 395
LS283 90 LS445 140 4031 185 4072 25 4450 350 4553 399. ADDRESS
LS290 130 L 447 195 4032 125 4073 25 4451 350 4554 192
LS293 130 L 490 245 4033 175 4075 23 4452 4555 85
LS295 215 LS668 105 4034 213 4076 85 4490F 350 4556 60
LS298 215 L 669 105 4035 95 4077 30 4490V 750 4557 425
LS299 420 L 670 270 4036 275 4078 28 4501 28 4558 174
LS300 175 L 673 750 4037 115' 4081 26. 4502 105 4559 450
LS302 175 LS674 850 4038 4082 25 4503 4560 199
110' 65
LS320 270 4039
LS323 450
299 4085 90 4506 75 4561 104 enclose cheque/ PO value £
CMOS14
I
4040 85 4086 90 4507 48 4562 525
LS324 200
4000 4041 80 4089 150 4508 325 4566 195 or debit my ACCESS/BARCLAYCARD account no.
LS325
LS326
LS327
320
330
315
4001
4002
4006
14
15
86
4042
4043
4044
70
80
80
4093
4094
4095
55
210
95
4510
4511
4512
85
98
84
4568
4569
4572
299
195
36
nrrT TI 13111
LS346
LS347
185
150 4007 19 4045 175 4096 95, 4513 225 4580 495 Signature
4008 76 4046 96 4097 340 4514 220 4581 320
LS348 190 4047 4098 150 4582
LS352 4009 40 98 4515 250 135
185 4048 4099 4583
4010 48 65 150 4516 90 105

HflOthflTROflI $
LS353 185 4049 35 4160 115 4517 4584 55
LS365 65 4011 18 415
4012 24 4050 38 4161 115 4518 90 4585 140
LS366 65 4051 4162 40106
4013 43 86 115 4519 80 99
LS367 65 4052 4163
4014 80 86 115 4520 90
LS368 90 4053 86 4174 110
4015 82 4521 210

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 TRANSCENDENT 20 0 SINGLE BOARD SYNTHESIZER
Deigned by consultant Tim Orr (formerly synthesizer designer for EMS Ltd.) and featured
as a constructional article in ETI, this live performance synthesizer is a 3 octave instrument
transposable 2 octaves up or down giving sweep control, a noise generator and an ADSR
envelope shaper. There is also a slow oscillator, a new pitch cjetector, ADSR repeat,
sample and hold, and special circuitry with precision components to ensure tuning
stability amongst its many features.
The kit includes fully finished metalwork, fully assembled solid team cabinet, filter sweep
pedal, professional quality components (all resistors either 2% metal oxide or 1/2% metal
-
film), and it really is complete right down to the last nut and bolt and last piece of wire!
- -
There is even a 13A plug in the kit you need buy absolutely no more parts before - -
plugging in and making great music! Virtually all the components are on the one
professional quality fibreglass PCB printed with component locations. All the controls ANSCENDE'NT'-iiDob PWE RM

mount directly on the main board, all connections to the board are made with connector
plugs and construction is so simple it can be built in a few evenings by almost anyone
capable of neat soldering! When finished you will possess a synthesizer comparable in
performance and quality with ready -built units selling for many times the price.
Comprehensive handbook supplied with all complete kits! This fully describes
construction and tells you how to set up your synthesizer with nothing more elaborate
than a multi -meter and a pair of ears!

COMPLETE KIT ONLY

£168.50 + VAT! Cabinet size 24.6" X 15.7" X 4.8" (rear) 3.4" (front)

NEW! TRANSCENDENT POLYSYNTH EXPANDABLE POLYPHONIC SYNTHESIZER

AS FEATURED IN
THIS ISSUE!
COMPLETE KIT from £320 + VAT
By brilliant design work and the use of high technology components the
Polysynth brings to the reach of the home constructor a machine whose
versatilityand range of sounds is matched only by ready-built equipment costing
thousands of pounds. This latest addition to the famous Transcendent family is a
4 octave (transposable over 7 octaves) polyphonic synthesizer with internally up
to 4 voices making it possible to play simultaneously up to 4 notes. An add-on
unit permits expansion up to 8 voices. Each voice is a complete synthesizer in
itself with 2 VCOs, 2 ADSRs, 1VCA and 1 VCF. Being voltage controlled all
voices can be adjusted simultaneously by master controls yet their own pitch
and gate signals mean each voice can be operated independently from the
keyboard.
Although using very advanced electronics the kit is mechanically very simple
with minimal wiring, most of which is with ribbon cable connectors. All controls
are PCB mounted and the voice boards plug into PCB mounted sockets. The kit
includes fully finished metalwork, solid teak cabinet, professional quality
components (resistors 2% metal oxide or 0.5% and 0.1% metal film), nuts,
bolts. etc. Complete kit with 1 voice £320, 2 voices £368, 4 voices £464,
expansion unit to extend to 8 voices £295 (all prices subject to V.A,T.). A mere
fraction of what you would have -to pay for a ready -built comparable instrument!

TRANSCENDENT DPX MULTI -VOICE SYNTHESIZER

Another superb design by

synthesizer expert Tim Orr
published in
Electronics Today International

COMPLETE KIT
ONLY
£299 + VAT!
. Cabinet size 36.3" X 15.0" X 5.0" (rear) 3.3" (front)
The Transcendent DPX is a really versatile 5 octave keyboard instrument. These are two audio outputs which can be used simultaneously. On the first there is a beautiful harpsichord or reed
sound-fully polyphonic, i.e. you can play chords with as many notes as you like. On the second output there is a wide range of different voices, still fully polyphonic. It can .be a
straightforward piano as a honky tonk piano or even a mixture of the two! Alternatively you can play strings over the whole range of the keyboard or brass over the whole range of the
keyboard or should you prefer - strings on the top of the keyboard and brass as the lower end (the keyboard is electronically split after the first two octaves) or vice-versa or even a
combination of strings and brass sounds simultaneously. And on all voices you can switch in circuitry to make the keyboard touch sensitive! The harder you press down a key the louder it
sounds - just like an acoustic piano. The digitally controlled multiplexed system makes practical touch sensitivity with the complex dynamics law necessary for a high degree of realism.
There is a master volume and tone control, a separate control for the brass sounds and also a vibrato circuit with variable depth control together with a variable delay control so that the
vibrator comes in only after waiting a short time after the note is struck for even more realistic string sounds.
To add interest to the sounds and make them more natural there is a chorus/ensemble unit which is a complex phasing system using CCD (charge coupled device) analogue delay lines. The
overall effect of this is similar to that of several acoustic instruments playing the same piece of music. The ensemble circuitry can be switched in with either strong or mild effects.
As the system is based on digital circuitry digital data can be easily taken to and from a computer (for storing and playing back accompaniments with or without pitch or key change, computer
composing, etc., etc,).
Although the DPX is an advanced design using a very large amount of circuitry, much of it very sophisticated, the kit is mechanically extremely simple with excellent access to all the circuit
boards which interconnect with multiway connectors, just four of which are removed to separate the keyboard circuitry and the panel circuitry from the main circuitry in the cabinet.
The kit includes fully finished metalwork, solid teak cabinet, professional quality components (all resistors 2% metal oxide), nuts, bolts, etc., even a 13A plug!

MANY MORE KITS ON PAGE 115. MORE KITS AND ORDERING

INFORMATION ON INSIDE FRONT COVER
POWERTRA All projects on this page can be purchased as separate packs, e.g. PCBs. components sets, hardware sets, etc. See our free
catalogue for full details and prices.

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 NEWS

DIGEST
Hitachi MAGic Welsh Chip Ace Move
Hitachi have developed an
experimental colour video Shop Businessmust be booming
Bately - Ace Mailtronix Ltd
in
has
camera combined with a video tape.
recorder - provisionally christened
the 'MAG Camera'. Using high
the next year construction
VVithin
moved into larger premises at
3a Commercial Street, Batley, West
work is to begin on the first Yorks. W F17 5111. The Ace
density recording techniques, the Inmos large scale production facility component catalogue, listing
combination is little bigger than an 8 in Newport, Gwent. Production of approximately 1,000 items, is
mm cine camera. The cassette, using advanced very large scale integrated available for 30p (refundable on
1/4" tape, is almost as small as an audio semiconductor devices for world- orders above £5) to mail order
cassette and allows two hours of wide distribution should begin in customers. If you're passing through
recordinglplayback. The complete 1982. Inmos is a subsidiary of the Batley (as one does), call into Ace and
unit weighs only 2.6 kg, including a National Enterprise Board. collect your copy free.
rechargeable battery pack. Watch
this space for news on development of
.the MAG Camera.
Hitachi have also launched a
new portable VHS video recorder. four way power source means that the
The VT 7000 is one of the lightest in K 2300 can be used virtually anywhere
the world - just 5.9 kg. All the
controls are of feather touch 'IC logic'
- bedroom (mainslbattery), car,
caravan, garden or Santa's grotty
operation, with a remote control (sorry) grotto.
facility. The recorder can be linked up The quartz clock can be used to
with the VT TU 70 video tuner, which switch the TV on or off, so you can use
also doubles as an AC power it as a snooze switch at night and a
sourcelcharger for the recorder. telly alarm in the morning. Also
If you don't feel like getting up featured is an audio output socket, so
for a bowlful of breakfast telly, you that sound recordings can be made
can amuse yourself in bed with (naughty).
Hitachi's new K 2300 portable Now what about the pound
monochrome set combined with a notes? The VT 7000 is £579, the VT TU
quartz clock. The set has a 4%" tube 70 £159 and the K 2300 £115. All
and receives both VHF and UHF. Its prices include VAT.

Hitachi's new MAG camera (top)

combines video camera and
recorder. The K2300 portable telly
(left) is also an alarm clock. Their new
VHS video recorder (below) is one of
the lightest portables available.

Anne O'Log 'Wedding Bells' and 'Jingle Bells' for

those special days in the year. It will
Watches also play the Big Ben chimes every
hour.
floor old Anne O'Log died a death The digitial display shows hours,
when digital watches took off, but minutes, seconds, AMIPM (or 24 hour
now she's in demand again. Casio's clock), month, date and day (not all at
new AA81 is a digital watch with once, of course). When it's sounding
hands - nothing strange in that, you
may say. However, the AA81 has no
off, a musical stave magically appears
on the display as the melody is played.
moving parts. It's all done with LCDs. AND the M12 features a countdown
The display offers a choice of alarmistopwatch function.
digital hours, minutes and seconds The Casio AA81 with chrome
plus day and date (automatic case, stainless steel bracelet and 18
calendar) OR hours and minutes on month lithium battery costs £34.95.
'hands' plus digital seconds. There is The AA83 (same features with
also a wristful of extra features
stopwatch (to 1I100th of a second),
- stainless steel case and bracelet) costs
£49.95 and the AA81G (gold plated)
daily alarm with variable tone pitch costs £54.95. The M12 costs £26.95
and count-down alarm/timer up to 60 with resin case and strap or you can
minutes. buy the same watch packaged in a
The Casio M12 doesn't have a stainles steel case and bracelet for
hand in sight. Its speciality is playing £34.95 (the M1200). Casio's
tunes -a different one for every day recommended retail prices are the
of the week, if you feel the need. Its maximum you can expect to pay, so
repertoire includes 'Happy Birthday', shop around for bargains.

ETI JANUARY 1981 9

 PRACTICAL ELECTRONICS PROJECT125 WATT POWER AMP KIT
output stage uses four 115 watt transistors normally only ,,
SPECIFICATIONS two would be used, result, a high powered rugged unit.
Max. Output power 125 watt RMS The PC Board is backprinted, etched and ready to drill for
Operating voltage (DC) 50-80 Max. ease of construction, and the aluminium chassis is
Loads 4-16 ohms preformed and ready to use. supplied with all parts
Frequency response Measured at 100 watts 25 Hz-20kHz and circuit diagrams.
Sensitivity for 100 watts 400mV @ 47K
Typical T.11.0. @ 50 watts 4 ohms load
Dimensions
The P.E. power amp kit is a
0.1 %
205 r 90 and 190 x 38 mm
module for high power
125 watt power amp kit

ACCESSORIES
£9 .50 pl
us
£1.00 p&p

applications -disco units, guitar amplifiers, public

£ 1.00
f 7. 5 0
address systems and even high power domestic systems. Suitable L.S. coupling electrolytic plus 20p p&p
AS FEATURED IN
The unit is protected against short circuiting of the load
Suitable Mains Power Supply Unit
I. PRACTICAL ELECTRONICS
and is safe in an open circuit condition. A large safety
margin exists by use of generously rated components, the
sufficient for one power amp L plus f2.75 p&p
OCTOBER ISSUE

DIY STEREO BARGAIN PACKS FEATURING FAMOUS BUILT MULLARD PREAMP MODULES
MULLARD STEREO BUILD A 12 WATTS PER CHANNEL STEREOAMPLIFIER
ACCESSORIES AND L.S. KIT EXTRA (not available separately)
£6
L 00
PREAMP MODULES
f6.00
DIY PACK 2 x power amp kits
AND TWO 12 WATT
1

LP1182/preamp module, suitable for DIY ACCESSORIES Mains transformer

POWER AMP ceramic and auxiliary inputs. plus £1.10 p&p smoothing capacitor rectifier 4 x slider
controls, for base, treble and volume.
KITS. DIY PACK 2 2 x power amp kits LP 1184

preamp module suitable for magnetic

ceramic and auxiliary inputs.
£8.50plus £1.15 p&p £3.00
In easyto build form
plus /1.60 p&p
P.C.B.s backprinted, etched DIY SPEAKER KIT Two 8" x 5" approx.
and drilled ready to use. 4 ohm bass. £3.50plus £1.70 p&p
RIES: Available only
ACCESSORIES:
at time of purchase of Bargain Packs

12 + 12 WATT AMPLIFIER
BSR chassis
record deck with
BSR Manual single play
record deck with auto return and
manual set down
KITNOTE: for use with 4 t0 8 ohms speakers.
and return, com-
cueing lever. Fitted with stereo
ceramic cartridge 2 speeds with 45
With up-to-the-minute features. To complete you just supply plete with stereo
screws, connecting wire and solder. Features include din input rpm spindle adaptor ideally suited
ceramic cartridge
sockets for ceramic cartridge, microphone, tape or tuner. f8.50 plus £2.75 p&p when for home or disco use.
Outputs-tape, speakers and headphones. By the press of a purchased with amplifier. Available separately f 0.50 plus £2.75 p&p.
£12.25
1 O
button it transforms into a 24 watt mono disco amplifier with twin
deck mixing. The kit incorporates a Mullard LP1183 pre -amp 8" SPEAKER KIT. Phillips 8" approx. speakers
2 £4.75 per pus £2.75 p&p Size approx 13" x 11
module, plus 2 power amplifier assembly kits and mains power stereo pair plus £1.50 p&p when pur-
supply. Also featured 4 slider level controls, rotary bass and treble chased with amplifier. Available PHILLIPS RECORD PLAYER
controls and 6 push button switches. Silver finish fascia panel with separately f6.75 plus £1.50 p&p.
matching knobs. Easy to assemble teak simulate cabinet and ready STEREO MAGNETIC PRE -AMP
DECK GC037 Hi Fi record player deck. 2 speed,

f
Size approx 151/4" x 12Ya" damped cueing, auto shut-off, belt
made metal work. For further information instructions are CONVERSION KIT all components
Sizel 8e" Freea with kit.
drive with floating sub chassis to
including P.C.B. to convert your ceramic
Size 9 le price" x 4"
NOTE:
approx.
3-.95 input on the 12 + 12 amp to magnetic.
f2.00 when purchased with kit featured
minimise acoustic feedback. Com-
plete with GP401 stereo magnetic
cartridge-LIMITED
for use with 4 to 8 ohms speakers. plus £2.55 p&p above. f4.00 separately inc p&p. STOCK.

f f.25N 50 UNBEATABLE OFFER AT

.
MONEY by.purchasing 12+ 12 amp kit, BSR
OFFER! SAVE
record deck and speaker kit together for only p&p £4.50 £27.50 complete
plus £2.75 p&p

PRACTICAL ELECTRONICS BARGAIN OFFER!!

CAR RADIO KIT
(Constructors pack 7)
f 10.50
plus £1.75 p&p

30 + 30 WATT STEREO AMPLIFIER ARISTON PICK UP

BUILT AND TESTED
Viscount IV unit in teak simulate cabinet silver finished rotary controls
Ariston pick-up arm manufactured in Japan.
Complete with headshell.
Listed price over £30.00 OUR PRICE
f11- Q9 5
plus £2.50 p&p
2 WAVE BAND MW LW and pushbuttons with matching fascia, red mains indicator and stereo
Easy to build button tuning
5 push
Modern styling design All new unused components
jack socket. Functions switch for mic magnetic and crystal pickups, tape
100 WATT
and auxiliary. Rear panel features fuse holder. DIN speaker and input
' 6 watt output Ready etched & punched P.C.B. socket 30 +30 watts. RMS 60 + 60 watts peak for use with 4 to 8 ohm MONO DISCO
Incorporates suppression circuits '
Now with tape input socket speakers. Size 143/4" x 10" approx.
AMPLIFIER
All the electronic components to build the radio, you supply only
£32.90
plus Brushed aluminium fascia and rotary controls.
the wire and solder as featured in the Practical Electronics March READY TO PLAY £3.30 p&p Size approx 14" x 4" x 101/4. Five vertical slide
issue. Features: Pre-set tuning with five push button options, controls, master volume, tape leverl, mic level, deck
black illuminated tuning scale, with matching rotary control knobs, level, PLUS INTER DECK FADER for perfect graduated change
one, combining on/off volume and tone -control, the other for from record deck No. to No. 2, or vice versa. Pre fade level
1

manual tuning, each set on wood simulated fascia. controls (PRO lets YOU hear next disc before
The P.E. Traveller has a 6 watts output. neg ground and incor-
porates an integrated circuit output stage, a Mullard IF module
fading it in. VU meter monitors output level.
Output 100 watts RMS 200 watts peak.
£ 7 6.00
plus £4.00 p&p
LP1181 ceramic filter type, pre -aligned and assembled and a Bird
pre -aligned push button tuning unit. The Atha fits easily in or i
under dashboards. 50 WATT MONO DISCO AMPLIFIER
Complete with instructions. 323 EDGWARE ROAD, LONDON, W.2 Size annex 133/4" x 51/4" x 63/4". 50 watts rms. 100 watts peak
output. Big features include two disc inputs, both for ceramic
21E HIGH STREET, ACTON W3 6NG cartridges, tape input and microphone input. Level mixing controls
CONSTRUCTORS PACK 7A ACTON. Mail Order only. No callers. fitted with integral
Suitable stainless steel fully retractable locking aerial and
ALL PRICES INCLUDE VAT AT 15
speaker (approx. 6" x 4") is
available as a kit complete 1 .f per pack,
n5:
p&p £1.00
Pack 7A may only be purchased et the same time as Pack 7.
All items subject to availability. Price correct at
1.11.80 and subject In change without notice
push-pull switches.
Independent bass
and treble controls
and master volume.
NOTE: Constructor's pack 7A
sold complete with radio kit f
FEATURED PROJECT IN PRACTICAL ELECTRONICS.
1 5.20 including p&p.
For further information send for instruction booklet

NOTE:
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£30.60
Persons under 16 years not served without parent's authorisation
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A74 10 Std. jack plugs 130p 1-111 20 1N4002 diodes 75p
A75 10 Std. jack sockets 170p H50 20 0A9 I diodes 11Op
A84 10 5 pin 180 DIN plug 1ZOp H60 100 1N4148 diodes 180p
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C20 10 Min. slide switch 130p J 10 20 0.2in. red LEDs 170p
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NEW
THE
A Z80 based S100 Computer System.
100available Available in Kit Form or Assembled. -All components
Houses two 5'/<" drives fora
compact business system
Professional case will house
separately.
7

the complete system

TUSCAN main board. The heart of
Two keyboard options
the system with Z80, video, Ram,
Rom, and I/O plus five S100 slots for
expansion. t Hinged lid for easy access.
Stylish finish ideal for office or home

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optic Bragg cell.

Under The Surface

't
was at HMS Vernon (the Royal Navy's experimental Until recently most SAW devices were fabricated on two
station at Portsmouth) that wireless staff produced particular substrate materials, lithium niobate and ST-cut
the first "Tuned Shunts" receiving circuit at the beginning quartz. Lithium niobate can achieve a large coupling
of the 1900s. Ever since there has been an increasing demand for coefficient but it has poor temperature stability. Frequency
higher frequency tuners, filters and delay lines. Surface acoustic shifts are -90 parts per million per °C. So it is used mostly for
wider fractional bandwidth devices. A reasonable range of
wave (SAW) devices have been with us now for over 10 years
and are in common use for colour television receivers. They can bandwidths is from 3% to 50% of centre frequency.
be incorporated in bandpass filters for radio-frequency Quartz has a zero temperature coefficient at room
receivers, TV intermediate -frequency amplifiers and frequency temperature, but a low coupling coefficient. Minimum loss
synthesisers. Others serve as dispersive delay lines in linear filters can be fabricated for bandwidths below 4%. Wide band
frequency-modulated chirp radar, microscan receivers, as devices are less desirable in quartz due to the much higher
tapped delay lines in biphase-coded waveform generators and insertion loss. The physical constraints of the size of the
correlators and as convolvers with memory and programmable substrate rule out filters at low frequency. A filter with a 100
matched filters. Most of the applications for SAW devices MHz centre frequency, 40 dB side lobes, and a 0.1% bandwidth
occur in the high-frequency range. Crystal and LC filters both would require a four inch long substrate.
overlap the bandwidth and frequency range of SAW filters.
However, in the frequency region of 30 to 500 MHz and Thin Films
bandwidth range of 0.1% to 30% only SAW filters When comparing the fabrication of SAW devices to other
simultaneously offer reproducibility, reliability, low cost, solid-state devices, it should be pointed out that single crystal
selectivity and small size. The techniques used for producing piezoelectric materials are not as easily produced in the same
SAW devices are similar to other solid-state devices so that low manner as, say, silicon slices for microchip production. The
cost and high repeatability can be achieved. Once the mask has surface states of these materials are critical and, to enable
been designed, filters from one production to the next can be cheaper volume production of SAW devices, development
easily produced with identical characteristics. On the other work is being carried out to produce thin film piezoelectric
hand, LC and discrete crystal filters require laborious tuning material. Research at Nottingham University in the Department
procedures. of Electrical and Electronic Engineering is being carried out on

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producing thin film piezoelectric materials. One such material,
zinc oxide, is of particular interest. COMPUTER CHESS
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 AND NOW A DIMMER
THAT MAKES TOUCH DIMMERS OBSOLETE
-
THE REMOTE CONTROL Two years ago TIC Electronics launched a
rouchdimmer kit, the T0300K, which made knob
controlled dimmers obsolete. This was such v
1

/
a great success than many magazines We have designed the light dimmer unit
STORY .
and more retailers soon produced
similar designs. SO THAT OTHERS to fit a standard wall box. the transmitter
to fit your hand and the price'to fit your
-

MAY FOLLOW, TK have designed

a touch dimmer kit with an Infra pocket.
ONCE UPON A TIME Red Remote control enabling you In
switch and control the brightness
of your lights from the comfort
it you wanted to control any equipment remotely you had to buy a dozen logic ICs. chase around the shops for of your armchair etc (es well as manually by touching the frontplate
work. Then one day
crystals and expensive ultrasonic transducers end then spend a few days getting the unit to or by using the TDE / K extension kit).
TK began stocking a new system. All you required was one IC, a couple of transistors.
resistors and a keyboard for As with all our kits, these come complete with all components
16 on/off (digital) In two years time
the transmitter end a couple of ICs plus a few capacitors for the receiver, to give you up to

f
encoder accepts inputs
including RFI suppression frontplate a neon to help you find the switch
outputs or 10 channels plus three analogue (0-10V) outputs. The SL 490 transmitter/ in the dark and a neat box for the iransm tier. The plastic roetplate has everyone will be selling
from a keyhoerd (up to 32 way) sed encodes these into a pulse tram which may be transmitted using infra red, no metal pads to touch ensuring complete safety and enabling the plate ton'
if you want an infra red remote control dimmers
ultrasonic, radio or even wire links. For the receiver you may use the SL480 preamplifier
link or a suitable pre-amplifier for ultrasonic or radio links, and one of the ML920
series decoders depending on
be covered with a decorative finish to
blend with your room decor
F but you can have
"
your TDR3OOK kit NOW for only
the number and type of outputs required. The only adjustment you need to
make is to set one preset (by trial or -

with a 'scope) end that's it. £14.30 for the dimmer unit and E4.20
for the transmitter.
LD271 IR Emining Diode .38 ML926 16 -channel receiver 4 For the more athletic of you the
.es momentary binary outputs 1.40 TD300K is still available at
SFH2O5 Photodiode Detector
SL480 IC Pulse Amp. 1.70 M1928 1 Echannel receiver. 4 £8.50 and the TDE/K at E2.00
SL490 32 Commend Encoder/ latched binary outputs 1.40
DON'T FORGET to add
transmitter 2.40 ML929 16-channel receiver, 4
ML922 10-channel receiver latched binary outputs 1.40 a' 40p P&P and 15% VAT
+ 3 analogue outputs 4.20 to your total purchase

®ML925.
fI

Adecoder designed for model/toy control, providing e 2 -speed drive moro, and three
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a a third motor. eg. gun turret.
winch, etc. Outputs also available for other facilities such as horn, turn indicators, headlights, etc. 2.10
INTEGRATED CIRCUITS
To make things EVEN EASIER, we have designed several new kits:
MKE -
-
Simple Infra Red TRANSMITTER. A Pulsed infra red source which comes complete with a hand held
MINI LEDs
4.20
plastic box. Requires a 9V battery.
MK7 - Infra Red RECEIVER. Single channel. range approximately 20 h. Mains powered with a triac output to 741 Op Amp
555 Timer 21p
21p
TRANSFORMERS
switch beds up to 500W at 240Vac, but can be modified for use with 5 to 15V dc supplies end transistor or AY 5.1224 Clock E2 -e0
relay outputs. 9.00 AY-5-123072 Clock/ Toner E4.50
Special Price' MKE and MK7 together. Order as RCSOOK 12.60 £8.20
Ay3.1270 Thermometer
MK8 - Coded Infra Red TRANSMITTER. Based on the SL490, the kit includes 2 IR LEDs, measures only
13.2x1.3 curs. and requires a 9V )PP3) battery. 5.80 ICL7106 DVM fLCD drivel E7.00
E1.45
iThr LEDS
1M377 Dual 2 W Amp 0.1" Red 9p
MK9 -4 Way KEYBOARD. For use with the MKB let, ro make a 4 -channel remote control transmitter. 1.50
LM379S Dual 6w Amp £3.50
MK10 -
ML926
18 Way KEYBOARD. For use with the MK8 kit, to generate 16 different codes for decoding by the
or ML928 receiver (MK 12) Kn. 5.40 LM380 21N Audio Amp 80p
E1.00
0.1" Green
0_1" Yellow
12p
129
LM387 Dual r low mise Preamp 0.2i Red Be'
MKI 2- 16 Channel RECEIVER. For use with the MKB kit with 16
IR
on/off outputs which with further interface circuitry. such as relays or
LM306 250mW low voltage Amp
LM1830 Fiord Level Detector
75p
E1.50
Standard mains
primaries 240V ac.
0.2i
0.2"
Green
Yellow
12p
12p
Macs, will switch up to t6 items of equipment on or off remotely. LM2907 f-v Converter ill pin) E1.40 100mA secondaries 0.2" clips 3p
Outputs may be latched or momentary, depending on whether the M2917 t -v Converter 14 pub E1.60 6-0-6V Bop 18g
I.
Rectangular Red
ML926 or ML928 is specified. Includes its own mains supply. 11.98 1M3909 L ED Flasher Oscillator Bop 9-0-9V 99g . Rectangular Green 206,
LM39 Thermometer
1 £1.20 12-0-12V 90p 21e,
Rectangular Yellow
i

Nºw you can buy ell the components you require for your infra red system t M3914 Pot/Bar Delver ea. to
ar complete kits from one supplier at unbeatable prices, and live happily MM74C911 4 digit display controller Ea 50
ever after. MM 740915 7 segment-8CD convener 98p
MM74C926 4 digit counter with 7 seq n/p E4.50 DISPLAYS
E2.50

CT4000 CLOCK/APPLIANCE TIMER KIT

55668 Touchdrmmer
59263 Touchswiich 16 way£4.85.
lsrsra"n' sr SN76477 Complex Sound Generator
TBAROO 5W Audio Amp
E2.52
88p DL304 Red 0,3- c.c. pin core
TBA810AS 7W Audio Amp. E1.00 01 Pebble with 01.704 75p

The 014000 has been designed to preset the state Ion or off) of lour
tl 2
TDA1024 Zero Voltage
TDA2020 70W Audio Amp
ZN1034E Tmer
Switch £1 .20
£2.85
£1.80
)x 01305 Red 03" c.a. pin cures-
Pebble with 01,707
DL727 Dual 0.5" ci
Red £1.50
75p
untputs at four acres per day for up to 7 days in advance enabling All ICs supplied with data sheets
the tool to control tape recorders, appliances, central heating, lights. Data Sheets only 10p each device.
in ltie times are set on a 0,1" high red LED display by means of a
keyboard and the output states are displayed on four LEDs. Each '

output can switch up to 20mA at 9V For mains loads use our Surin
Stati- Helay Kit (MK2). The kit includes a PCB. kayswitches. 1.0 4 CMOS BOXES
.hgit LED display. transformer. plus all other components and a
screen printed and drilled box which can also accommodate up 10 4 4ir00 17p 4019 42p 4069 199 Moulded in high impact ABS. Supplied with lids
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Solid State Relay Kits.
£25.25 Colour Black. 4001
4002
í8p
lap
4023
4025
22p
21p
4070
4071
19p
18p,
and crews. Black.
B2 95 x 71 x 35mm 55p
4007 17p 4026 E1.30 4077 26p B3115.95.37mm flip
19p 4027 40p 408r 20p
.11)12 17p 4070 5tlp 4093 54p
24HR CLOCK/APP. TIMER KIT DIGITAL VOLTMETER/ 38p 4040 80p 4501 24g
_4i0 / 75p 4049 38p 4511 gap
THERMOMETER-KIT 41)16 35p 4040 40p 4514 £1.80
Switches any appliance up to Based on the ICL 7106. This
4r' lop 4060 f 1.08 4.,10 £1.80
RESISTORS
1KW on and off at preset kit contains a PCB, resistors,
',ran once per day. Kit con' presets. capacitors. Modes. IC
tains AV 5.1230 IC. 0.5' and0.5" liquid crystaldisttlay. D.I.L. I.C. SOCKETS ZENER DIODES í4W 10ohm.TDM E12.
LED display. mains supply, Componentsare also Included Pack of 10
display drivers switches. to enable the basic DVM kit to (one value) 10p
LEDs. trac PCBs & full in- be modified to a Digital Ther- 8 pin Bp 18 pin 17p
400mW3 39 30V .Bp
10 Packs
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a
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£14.90 9V supply (PP3 battery) 50p/100

CT1000K Basic Kit Soldercon Pins
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CT1000KB with white box 156;131. html1 VOLTAGE REGULATORS
£11.40 MINI KITS
£22.80
CAPACITORS Available in 5V, 12V & 15V
Ready Built
These kits form useful subsystems which may be versions.
78L series 100mA pos 26p
incorporated into larger designs or used alone. Kits Petyeeter 250V
0.22 12p 79L series 100mA neo. 8Op
include PCB, short instructions and all com- 0.01 6p
0.33 12p 78 series lA pos. 52p
LIGHTING CONTROL KITS ponents. 0002 6p
MKI TEMPERATURE CONTROLLER/ 0.033 7p 0.47 15p
LM 317T adjustable 2V -37V t.5A E1.80
THERMOSTAT 0.047 7p 0.68 18p 1

Uses LM3911 IC to sense temperature 180 C 0-068 7p 1.0 24p

Directly replace conventional light switch end control max) and tree to switch heater 1KW £4. 0.1 7p 1,5 27p
p to 300W of lighting. No mains rewiring. Insulated 0.15 1212 2.2 31p RECTIFIERS
touchpletee. Easy to fallow instructions. MK2 SOLID STATE RELAY
TD300K TOUCHDIMMER. Single touchplate with Ideal for switching motors. lights. heaters. etc Electrolytic. A Axial R Radial 4p
alternate action. Brief touch switches lamp on and
1Nd001IA/50V
from logic Optoasolated with zero voltage 1N4004 1A/400V Op
off, longer touch dims or brightens lamp. Neon lamp, switching Supplied without Irian Select the 63V 10 R 5p 16V 10 R 5p
helps find the switch in the dark 2.2 5p 22 R Sp 1N5401 3A/50V Be
£6.50 required triac from our range. £2.90 1N54043A/400V lOp
TDE/K Extension kit for 10300K for 2 -way switch- MK3 OAR/DOT DISPLAY 4.7 6p 33 R Sp
7p 47 R Bp IA 50V Bridge 19p
ing, etc. £2.00 Displays an analogue voltage on a linear 10. 10 R
47 12p 100 R IA 400V Bridge 22p
T$A300K TIME DELAY TOUCHSWITCH element LED display as a bar or single dot Ideal for 13

Sp 71p 3A 50V Bridge SUp

Turns off Sher preset delay (2 aces. to 31/2 mine) thermometers. level indicators etc May be 25V 22 A 220 R
47 A lOp 470 14p 3A 400V Bridge 68p
£4.30 stacked to obtain 20 to 100 element displays R
(Bridge rectifiers am miniature PCB mounting types)
E3-20 Requires 5-20V supply £4.75 100 14p 1000 R 20p
LD300K Conventional leghtdimmer 15p
MK4 PROPORTIONAL TEMPERATURE 110 A 70V 47 A Bp
CONTROLLER 470 24p 100 A SP
34p
DISCO LIGHTING KITS Based on the TDA1024 Zero voltage switch this 1000 A 220 A 12p
YMOS POWER FETS
kit may be wired to torm a -burst fire power
controller or a --proportional temperature -
Tarwrdum (bead)
35V 0.1 Sp 10V 22 ZOp VN OKM 0.5A/60V (1092) 52p
controller enabling the Temperature of an enclos- 1

240V per 0.22 9p 6.3V 33 20p VN664F2A/60V(10220) Bop

Each unit has 4 channels (rated at 1KW at ure to be maintained to within 0 5 C
3KW £5.65 0.47 Op 47 27p
channel) which switch lamps to provide sequencing
effects, controlled manually or by an optional opto MK5 MAINS TIMER t0 3V 100 27p
Based on the ZN 1034E Timer IC this kit will switch 25V 2.2 tOp
isolated audio input,
4.7 149 TRANSISTORS
DL 1000K mainsa bad on (or off) for a preset time from 20
10 20p
This kit features a bi-directional utes ro 35 hours Longer or shorter periods
may be realised by minor component changes BC108 8p BEY50 2e -
sequence, speed of sequence and BCt82 Sp TIP31A 40P
frequency of direction change Maximum load 1KW £4.50 Ceramic 50v t,000pF 4p
0C182L Sp TIP32A 40p
being variable by means of 100uí 4p 2,200pF
220p/ 4p 4.700pF 6p BC2t2 ºp 2N3055 415p
potentiometers. Incorporates BC212L 9p ZN3442
nester dimming control. £14.50 4700 41, 10.000pF 5p
20p
01210041K
TRIACS 00337 18p 263819
A lower cost version of the above,
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 FEATURE: Spot Designs

8 Watt Audio
Amplifier

Using a modern audio power amplifier IC, it is easy to produce an

amplifier giving several wafts of output with quite good quality.
This amplifier is based on the TDA2006 and gives about 8 W RMS into
an 8R speaker, or 12 W when using a 4R load. At most output powers NOTE:
IC1 IS TDA2006
the distortion is typically only a fraction of one percent, but it does rise D1 & 2 ARE 1N4148
significantly at higher output levels. o
The TDA2006 is in many ways like an operational amplifier, but it +24V
has a class B power output stage. In this circuit it is used in the inverting
amplifier mode with R1 and R2 forming a potential divider that biases
the non-inverting input to half the supply voltage. Cl filters out hum
and noise which might otherwise be coupled from the supply lines to
I D7

+
C3
the non -inverting input via the bias circuit. The inverting input is bias- f 2200u
+
ed by R4 and together with R3 this resistor forms a negative feedback
circuit, which sets the voltage gain and input impedance of the Ci ca
100u
amplifier. As would be the case with an operational amplifier, the 4u7 +
voltage gain is equal to R4 divided by R3 and the input impedance is =112 ¡l
D2
equal to R3. With the values shown this gives a voltage gain of 27 times 100k
RV1
and an input impedance of 100k. However, within reason these figures 100k
LS1
4-8R
can be modified by changing the values of R3 and R4. RV1 is the log
volume control and does of course shunt the input impedance of the o
0V
circuit as a whole (down to as little as 50k with the specified values).
©COPYRIGHT MODMAGS Ltd
As the TDA2006 has a supply ripple rejection ratio of 50 dB, it is
not essential to use a very well smoothed supply, but it is important
that the device's 30 V maximum supply voltage rating is not exceeded.
The maximum average supply current is a little over 500 mA when us-
ing an 8R speaker and about 800 mA when using a 4R load. The
TDA2006 should be mounted on a substantial heatsink, but has ther-
mal shutdown circuitry, which protects it against overheating. It also
incorporates output current limiting circuitry.

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 3 CHANNEL SOUND/LIGHT STEREO DISCO MIXER/PREAMP

KELLMIGOR LB31000SLC
CHASER
£32.70
LBPA3
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A high performance
and to light system which
£33.70
Magnetic or ceramic deck
versions-Plea...1
All the requirements of a stereo disco preamp on one
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automatically switches to a chase when the music board. left and right deck mixers/tone controls/oho.
ceases. Super sensitive with an anti interference cir- mixer/tones/mic. auto fade over decks/and P.F.L. The
the unit will operate from practically any amp unit can be used with either LB100/ 150/250
and control up ro 1,000W/channel. 5H, to 701t. Con-
trOls:bass/mid/irebte/m astersensihvity/chase speed. Full set of pots -£6.83
LPBA2 LSPA1
3 CHANNEL SOUND/LIGHT
LB31000SL'.
A
f17.20
four channel mixer
f19.50
A stereo hi -fì preamp
and tone stage for mica, and tone stage for mag.
guitars. etc. Can be e/tuner, etc.
LADIES WATCHES
5 function -
Hours, mins, secs
used with any LB amps
Set of pots £2.74,
Set of pots 63.27,

day, date, back light, auto cal-

endar. Only 6mm thick. Ele- £22.70 3 -WAY ACTIVE CROSSOVER
An the advantages
gant matching metal bracelet. of the SLC without chase.
LBACO1
Dress £8.95 Day £5.95 Controls baºs/mid/treble/m aster sensitivity
f17.90
2/4/8 CHANNEL CHASER

LBB1000LC
QUARTZ LCD LBPSUI
Alarm / Chrono- .d £7.20
graph. 22 funct-
ions. Hours,mins,
secs, day, date, active crossover w m
QUARTZ LCD month,1/10 sec stage booster Available with crossover points of 200

ALARM. 6 digit stopwatch,split & £28.00 or 30014,, and 2K or 3KH, (please specify) LOPSUt
An as logic chaser system supply for LBAC01 (1 or 2).
hours, mins, secs, lap modes, 12 & ap channels
24 hour modes, POWER AMPLIFIERS
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LBRLDI
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A 4 channel sequence generator
for banks of lamps up rot 000W pet channel. Two
r £6.20
speed controls, cross effect toprovide settings A de -thump unit for use with any LB power amps.
between seconds and rapid burst.

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Send s.a.e. for £11.20 £16.20 £19.00 £26.50
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Single channel version

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L1311000LD £7.20
Power dimmer - for theatre/stage applications up ,,.+
1 OOOW os h I. with 011 board s ng..
ro 't is alsoavailable without rotary potsots for use
-h sliders --
0531000M (no potsi£15.00s'ders 75p each.
CELESTION6LOUDSPEAKERS
ROPE LIGHTS/DRIVER
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£24.20 £20.70 ñ 70 £26.45 Lÿ 78 £14.70
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11
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Ingeniously designed mini pre -amplifier 'building
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plays Yellow month, date,
Blue/Green choose the type and number of unitsrequirefor
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Rose of Texas F' your oanicutar system and mount each module via its
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,
h control direct onto your panel.
date, stop- ALL WATCHES CARRY A 1 ,. LBMM1 Pre -amp for mica, guitars etc.
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ONLY matching, stainless steel straps and modes, back- £45.40 LBPSUI ± 15V supply for up to 12 modules
LBROU ± 15V regulated for up to 50 modules
£14.95 demonstration battery fitted (this light. A four channel chaser on to 1,000W per channel, with
MM1 C4,50: MM2 £9.201 MM3 £5.70: MM4
and nigger facility. The music Input signal
battery is not guaranteed). Please E5.70: rams ES.70; P8U7 £7.20; RPSU E14.60.
ONLY modulates the speed of the chase giving an excellent
Mini Module Discount. Any types between 10 and
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add 60p for each spare battery £7.95 with chase speed and trigger level control 24 )quantity) -20%. 25+-30%.
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quoting watch/watches required to Each module is manufactured from the highest quality
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 THE ZX80 COMPANION Codespeed Electronics
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Second Edition-THE MONITOR REVEALED
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This best-selling Sinclair ZX80 manual has now been extended to e LED ALARM CLOCK MODULE with bright 0.7" LED display and switched alarm
output. Just add mains transformer and time setting switches for operational clock. At the *
include a detailed explanation of the monitor, routines and entry e special price of £4.99 whilst stocks last. With data sheet Cat No 205.

points. Send £10 cheque/P.O. to:

SOUND EFFECTS MODULE Brand new, designed for Spaceman- toy. Gives 5 audio/visual
programs. Requires 8 ohm speaker (not supplied). 85p. Cat. No. 108.
LINSAC SIMULATED LASER CANNON for spaceman toy. LED on moulded 6" lead with mini jack
plug. Fits socket on Sound Effects Module. Only 20p each.
68 Barker Road, Middlesbrough GIANT LED DI Common cathode, non -Multiplexed super 4 digit LED clock display.
Lots of other uses too. Only £3.95 each. Cat No. 204.
Cleveland TS5 5ES DIGITAL MULTIMETER CHIP Builds into high accuracy dvm or panel meter. Requires

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educational and utilities -
in lower -priced packages.
- games,
additional circuitry. With data and circuit. MM5330 only £3.55. Cat. No. 404.
POLARISING FILTER MATERIAL 0,006" thick plastic film. Any site cut even sq. inch.
Max width 19", any length. Only 3p per sq. inch, Cat. No. 701
DIGITAL ALARM CLOCK CHIP MM5316 alarm clock chip. With data £2.35. Cat. No 203
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LED DISPLAYY Red. common anode. 0.3" digits with crisp, bright segments. 74 pin DIL
package. Super value at 52p. Cat. No. 313.
Also available: ZX80 Monitor Listing MINI 8 DIGIT LED DISPLAY 8 dign. 7 segment calculator style display. Common cathode.
multiplexed, with 0.1" high digits. 99p each. Cat. No. 312.
20 KEY KEYBOARDS. Calculator keyboards, excellent key action. 20 keys per board. 2
keyboards for 99p. Cat No. 101.
0.1" LED WRISTWATCH DISPLAY. High brightness display in 'legless flatpack' style
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MOMENTARY SWITCHES Miniature push button switches (spring loaded) with one
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TV SOUND TUNER new. lap each. Cat No. 702.
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RESISTORS 1 ohm to 10 megohms E12 serres. 2 ohms to wegohm E24 series 'Paw. 5%
1

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100 each. 220uF 12p each. 470uF. 18p each.
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All parts available/send for list 0 033uF. 7p each. 0.04, 0.05. 0.1 uF. 8p each.
100v cosmic pieta 1.8p1 to 47pf, Sp each. 56pf to 4700pí. Op each.
TRANSISTORS BC207, 15p each. BC251 b, 15p each. 00135. 28p each. BD136. 28p
ALSO each
DIODES 153470, 4p each or 25 for 50p. 1(44003, Sp each. 154140, 3p each. 1N4151, 5p
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CALCULATOR CHIP Nortec 4204, 4 function and constant. Not compatible with our talc.
TV Spare Parts and Components kybds. With data and calculator circus, 80p. Cat. No. 408.
BRIGHT ORANGE DISPLAY 9 digit. 7 segment gas discharge display. 0 25" high digits.
With data, only 75p each. Cat No. 310.

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FLUORESCENT CALCULATORS Manufacturers rejects. Most repairable but no guarantees.
10 function with full memory. With 'repairing calculator' info £2.50. Cat. No. 107.
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Crimson modular audio amplifiers feature: *Low values The Crimson range of amplifier modules are built to very high standards and have earned an enviable
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(guaranteed for two years) and can be used to advantagewhere high quality signal amplification is required.
tion (below 500 Hz) less than 0.05% *on -board electronic The power amplifier modules range from 60WRMS to 310WRMS with up to twice this amount in bridge
protection *P. C. B. pin and edge connector termination mode. All feature substantial heatsink brackets which can be bolted to any available heatsink or the
* Full range of complimentary components, i.e. P.S. Crimson purpose designed types. Input sensitivity is set at 775mV and power supply requirements are
catered for by one of the three Crimson toroidal power supplies. The Pre -amplifier module ICPR11 is
heatsinks etc. available from Crimson. basically a phono amplifier with sophisticated circuitry incorporating R.I, A.A. equalisation. Also on-
board is auxiliary amplification for tape and tuner inputs. A separate module (MC1) is also available and
gives the required boost for low output moving coil type cartridges. External components required are
potentiometers for volume and balance, switches for signal routing and a regulated ± 15V D.C. power
source (REG1 I. Complimenting this range, are the electronic crossover modules X02/X03 which, with a
special muting board (MU t) can be incorporated in all types of active speaker systems.
Numerous applications are possible with Crimson modules. For example, a complete Hi-Fi Pre Et Power
amplifier of 40-125WRMS/channel can be built using our Hardware kits (see Hobby Electronics review,
August 1980). Alternatively, Mono or Stereo slave amps of up to 500WRMS can be built into proprietory
flight cases, while other uses include active loudspeaker systems such as designed by R.I. Harcourt in
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Users/A elication Manual available at £0.50.
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TVA. 0/P8onme OiP4ahme PSU arenes Slew Siff Se/Previte TII012pí F Size

CE 808 38 CP51 50mn, 3112/í,S ilode 775mV 00035'", 15n,SOM. 30e 80,120'25
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CE 1008 65 CPS3 1007 30v/u, 11048 7750,, 00035,, 150, 50Kn, Alb r 80 120 - 25
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powers are obtainable if using one module per P.S.U. or if using a stabilised P.S.U.
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 ETIPRINTS
ETIPRINTS offer you the easy ETIPRINTS are made from our
way to produce high quality original artwork ensuring a
printed circuit boards. Each neat and accurate board. We
ETIPRINTS sheet contains a set thought ETIPRINTS were such
of etch resistant rub down a good idea that we have
transfers of the printed circuit patented the system (patent
board designs for several of numbers 1445171 and 1445172).
our projects.

PARTS LIST
040A ETI 80 VCO/VCLFO Feb 80 Speed Control
DTM Switching Board
0406 ETI 80 PSU Feb 80 RIAA Preamp
Tuning Fork
Hi -Lo Filter 047C ETI 80 Envelope Shaper Sep 80
Coin Toss TV Sound
Survival
041A Audiophile Driver Amp Mar 80
VCA 048A Sustain/Fuzz Box Oct 80
Signal Tracer Flash Trigger
Heater Controller Main Board FM Radio Control Receiver:
Electromyogram (Top side)
(Bottom side)
041B ETI 80 VCM Mar 80 FM Radio Control
Heater Controller Sensor Transmitter
046A ETI 80 Dual VCA Aug 80 048B Vocoder Slew Rate Control Oct 80
100 W Power Amplifier Vocoder Output Amp
Vocoder Input Amp
046B Capacitance Meter Aug 80 Vocoder PSU
US Alarm Vocoder LED PPM Display
BGM 100 W Amplifier
Logic Tester 048C Cassette Interface Oct 80
100 W Power Amp ETI 80 Monitor Amp
047A Digital Test Meter Sep 80 049 AF Generator Nov 80
Multi -Option Board
0478 Vocoder Internal Excitation Sep 80 Space Invasion PSU

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for £1.20 per sheet with details of the carefully making sure that the
project for which you require an ETIPRINT, resist has transferred. If you've
and the month and year of publication to: been a bit careless there's even a
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 NEWS: Digest

Crystal Clear Beckman Instruments' new

Ambit International's four new model 740 and 742 large area LCDs
compact modules combine a data feature as standard pin connectors
decoder and LCD display for only bonded to the display. The connec-
£19.95. Two versions (DM1801 tors are also available separately.
DM181), based on the ICM 7211, The 740 features six digits (1/2"
provide simultaneous decoding and high) with colons and decimal points
display from multiplexed BCD inputs. in a 2.75" x 1.2" package. The 742
Hex or Code B displays are also offers eight digits, also 1/2" high with
available. Power consumption is 3V5 colons and decimal points, in a 3.7" x
to 6 V at typically 20 uA in either four 1.2" package.
or 3'/2 digit formats. Power consumption is very low
All the modules measure 60x30
x 7 mm (12.5 mm LCDs with integral
- 50 uW for the 740. Both models
offer a wide operating voltage range
incandescent backlighting) and can (3-20 V RMS) and are compatible with
be supplied with a panel mounting available CMOS drive circuits.
bezel. For further details contact For further information contact
Ambit International. 200 North Beckman Instruments Ltd,
Service Road, Brentwood, Essex Queensway, Glenrothes, Fife,
CM14 4SG. Scotland KY7 5PU.

Pocket Printer
Hanimez have launched what they It uses standard 38 mm thermal
believe to be the smallest and paper from its own paper store or
most versatile print and display from a larger paper holder. The
calculator in the world. The Micro keyboard includes a fully addressable
1226T features a 12 digit green display four key memory, percentage key,
plus full print-out capability in a 140x item count key and single and double
72.4 x 23.5 mm package weighing only zero input key. Print-out speed is 1.8
260 g. lines per second.

Ultrasound mum bandwidth of 3 kHz. Overall

dimensions are 1" long (body length
Anew series of matched, low-cost 0.37") by 0.95" diameter for both
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Ambit International (above) and Beckman (below) displaying themselves.
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ETI JANUARY 1981 11

PCB FOIL
PATTERNS

The FM Tuner boards B (above), C (left) and D (below).

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110 ETI JANUARY 1981

 PCB Foil Patterns

m
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The FM Tuner PSU (above), switch assembly board (right) and PCB A (below).
O OQ

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O OQ
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D

(Below) LED Tacho.

ETI JANUARY 1981 111

 PCB Foil Patterns

(Above) Universal Timer.

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cassette £3.90. SNnd.rd B Ireck
stereo 11.95. ASH MM 1330 4r track 50p:
plii err modules. suiadle for magnetic
cartridges. new. supplied Witt annedien
defeds. El. 95. x
NAND NELO BON. White ABS. 2Hn
3.7 in tapered, with wne, 68p each. -
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teleSin -SPECIAL SPEER DEMAGNETIZER.
double aches 112 tags) 29 I
furved probe type. suitable or reel le reel or
ROTARY SWITCHES healer] 3P4W. 4P3W, cassette machines. operates on 240y AC only
IPI2W 21.95.
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2P619 and ANTE% SOLDERING IRONS. All 240V AC, HANDY BFMCN VICE, I"
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Terms. Cash wth order (official orders welcomed from PROGRESSIVE RADIO
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 MPA 200 100 WATT (rms into 80) MIXER/AMPLIFIER
Featured as a constructional article in ETI, the MPA 200 is an exceptionally low priced -
but professionally finished -
general purpose-high power amplifier. It features ail adaptable input
mixer which acceptsa wide range of sources such as a microphone, guitar, etc. There are wide range tone controls and a master volume control. Mechanically the MPA 200 is simplicity itself
with minimal wiring needed making construction very straightforward.
The kit includes fully finished metalwork, fibreglass PCBs; controls, wire, etc. -complete down to the last nut and bolt.

COMPLETE KIT
ONLY
£49.90+VAT!
MATCHES THE
CHROMATHEQUE 5000
Panel size 19.0" x 3.5". Depth 7.3" PERFECTLY!

CHROMATHEQUE 500 0 5 CHANNEL LIGHTING

EFFECTS SYSTEM
This versatile system featured as a constructional article in ELECTRONICS TODAY INTERNATIONAL has 5 frequency channels with
individual level controls on each channel. Control of the
lights is comprehensive to say the least. You can run the unit as a straightforward sound -to -light or have it strobe all the lights ata
speed dependent upon music level or front panel control
or use the internal digital circuitry which produces some superb random and sequencing effects. Each channel handles up to 500W
and as the kit is a single board design wiring is minimal
and construction very straightforward.

Kit includes fully finished metalwork, fibreglass PCB controls, wire, etc. - Complete right down to the last nut and bolt!

COMPLETE KIT
ONLY
£49.50 + VAT!
Panel size 19.0" x 3.5". Depth 7.3"

0 E T SYNTHESIZER KITS ON PAGE 8. MORE KITS AND ORDERING

INFORMATION ON INSIDE FROMT COVER.

IAll kits also available as separate packs (e.g. PCB, component sets, hardware sets,
etc.). Prices in our FREE CATALOGUE.

DE LUXE EASY TO BUILD LINSLEY HOOD

75W STEREO AMPLIFIER £85.00 + VAT T20+20 20W STEREO AMPLIFIER £33.10+VAT
This easy to build version of our world-wide acclaimed 75W amplifier kit based upon
circuit boards interconnected with gold plated contacts resulting in minimal wiring and This kit, based upon a design published in Practical Wireless, uses a single printed circuit
construction delightfully straightforward. The design was published in Hi-Fi News and board and offers at very low cost, ease of construction and all the normal facilities found
Record Review and -features include rumble filter, variable scratch filter, versatile tone on quality amplifiers. A 30 watt version of this kit (T30+30) is also available for
controls and tape monitoring while distortion is less than 0.01%. £38.40+VAT. MATCHING TUNERS -See our FREE CATALOGUE!

Above 2 kits are supplied with fully finished metalwork, ready assembled high quality teak veneer cabinet, cable, nuts, bolts,
etc. and full instructions - in fact everyth g!

MUSIC EFFECTS DEVICE AS FEATURED

IN ELECTRONICS TODAY INTERNATIONAL!
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The BLACK HOLE designed by Tim Orr, is a powerful new musical effects device for processing both natural and'
electronic instruments, offering genuine VIBRATO (pitch modulation) and a CHORUS mode which gives a
"spacey" feel to the sound achieved by delaying the input signal and mixing it back with the original. Notches
(HOLES), introduced in the frequency response, move up and down as -the time delay is modulated by the chorus
sweep generator. An optional double chorus mode allows exciting antiphase effects to be added. The device is
floor standing with foot switch controls, LED effect selection indicators, has variable sensitivity, has high
signal/noise ratio obtained by an audio compander and is mains powered -no batteries to change! Like all our
kits everything is provided including a highly superior, rugged steel, beautifully finished enclosure.

COMPLETE KIT ONLY £49.80 +VAT (single delay line system)

De Luxe version (dual delay line system) also available'for £59.80+VAT
Cabinet size 10.0" x 8.5" x 2.5" (rear) 1.8" (front)

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Texas 'Ti 58C
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...
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ML 90
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K002 Extended range 22pF to 0.10F, 330 values
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testing circuits can accommodate any size of IC.
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for £4.05.
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Minimum order value from this section is FX81 £13.95 FX510 £18.95
220. 470 and1000, F. Total of 100 for £6.05. £10+VAT+post. VAT receipt on request.
K021 Miniature carbon film 5% resistors CR25 or
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FX330 £15.95 FX3200 £20.95
1
RESISTORS FX2600 £18.95 National NS108 £17.95
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The following values only at
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2201501 6mm. Very neat 659 5k lin: 100k lin, 220k Ito: 500k log: M lin. All
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Z450 Miniature 6V DC motor, high quality tope with std. bush and spindle..14..
32m dia x 25mm high. with 12mm spindle.
Only £1. FIVE OR MORE PÔST FREE
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A372 Audible Warning device solid state circuit
drives high efficiency transducer to give high
ELECTROLYTICS-PC RADIAL LEAD
Ail 5mm pitch, Value/Voltage BUY SIX PACKS AND GET A SEVENTH PACK FREE!
output. Voltage regd 4-18V. Can also be driven 0.47/50 .022 47/40 .026
direct from TTL or CMOS. Module size 1/50 .024 100116 .022
45x21 x12mm Comprehensive data supplied 2.2/50 .024 100/40 .027 MN1. 300 1/4 -watt Resistors pre-formed MN23. 116 asstd, screws, nuts,
£1.50 4,7/25 .022 220/63'
W892 Heavy Duty 12V relay. ideal for car use -
single 15A make contact. Coil 25R in sealed metal
10/16
10/40
.021
.023
330/25
1000/16 .06
.048
.048
for P&C Mtg.
MN2. 200 1/4 & 1/2 -watt Resistors.
washers, self-tappers etc.
MN24. 100 asstd. small springs.
can with mounting bracket 85p. 22/25 .023 2200/400 32 MN3. 100 & 2 -watt Resistors.
1 MN25. 50 asstd. pop rivets.
W890 DIL Reed relay SPCO 2.4-10V. 200R coil. 47/25 .025 'amm 16mm pitch. MN4. 50 Wirewound Resistors. MN26. 50 asstd, insulated crimps.
Only £2.20. MN5. 100 metal oxide Resistors. 1%, MN27. 200 items, grommets, spacers,
ESRA60 Latching relay. 2 X 10A contacts, 1M Minibox Polyesters
Value/Voltage/Pitch 2% and 5%. cable markers. plastic screws, sleeving, tie
10. Coil is 250R, and rated 60V ac, but works on
18-24 DC. Solid Ecapsulation with screw ter- MN6. 12 asstd. potentiometers. wraps etc.
.1/100/7.5 .024 .033/250/10 .028 MN7. 25 asstd. skeleton pre-set Resis- MN28. 20 asstd. fuses. 11/4" 20mm etc.
minals makes it ideal for use. £1.20. .068/250/10 .024 22/100/15 .036
.022/400/10 .024 .33/100/15 .046 mrs. MN29. 75mts equipment, wire, asstd.
REGULATED PSU PANEL .01/630/7.5 .022 47/100/15 .052 MN8. 50 asstd. Electrolytic Capacitors. colours and sizes.
Exclusive Greenweld design - better spec. than
anything on the market being offered at the price.
01/100/7.5 .022 MN9. 100 asstd, Ceramic Capacitors.
Pite, disc, tub and monolythic etc.
MN30. 3 x 2m length. 3 core, mains
cable.
Panel 110 x82 X33mm high contains all com- ZENERS. 400mW 5% 2V4 3V6 4V7 6V2 6V8 MN10. 100 mixed capacitors. Polyester, MN31. 12 asstd. trimmer capacitors,
ents including /Incise rectifier and smoothing 7V5 6V2 11V 12V 14V 18V 24V. All at .03
Polystyrene, Metallised, Radial and Axial compression film. Air -spaced etc.
capacitor. Ready built and tested -
lust add a 30V
24 transformer and two pots for a fully variable LED's TANT BEADS types. MN32. 15 30pF Beehive trimmers..
voltage and current supply 3mm red .055 5mm yellow .09 1
5,-35 .06 MN11. 20 asstd, Silver Mica Capacitors. MN33. 20 coil formers, ceramic, plastic,
Output voltage 0.280
3mm yellow .08 5mm green .09 3.3/25 .08 MN12. 8 Tantalum Bead Capacitors reed relay etc.
SPEC 3mm green .08 3mm clips .02 10 25 .15 (useful values). MN34. 25 min. glass reed switch.
Output current 2OmA-2A 5mm red .06 5mm clips .02
Source Impedance OR 1
MN13. 20 asstd. Transistors. BC, 2N MN35. 10 assts. switches, toggle, slide,
Open circuit ripple 10mV
MINIATURE CERAMIC CAPS Series + Power etc. micro etc.
Thompson; CSF miniature type in the following
Send SAE for full details of the many ways this lues MN14. 40 IN4148 Diodes. MN36. 10 ex equipment panel lamps (no
useful module can be used- together with price list 3a9pF, 4.7pF, 22pF. 33pF, 47pF, 47pF. 68pF, MN15. 5 Light Sensitive Devices. rubbish).
of parts for various options. Only £7.75 82pF. 100pF, 560pF', 2700pF1. All 5'/, except MN16. 20 min. wire -ended Neons. MN37. 10 asstd. audio connectors. Din
10/,, 720» - MN17. 2 12 -volt Relays. Ex nearly new phono etc.
1N4004 & 6 DIODES Prices. up to 82pF £7/1000
Special purchase of 1A sects, Russian made 100pF £9;1000 equip. MN38. 1 PCB with triac control IC data
Packed in boxes of 300. £8.50 per box: 4 boxes 560pF £5/1000 MN18. 3 Encapsulated Reed Relays, inc.
£30.00; 10 boxes £75.00 2700pF £9/1000 9-12v. coil, d. -pole and t. -pole. MN39. 1 oscillator PCB loads of com-
DISC CERAMICS Simples on request (sae please). MN19. 2 24 -volt Relays. Ex nearly new ponents. (no data).
0.220F 12V 9mm dia. Ideal for decoupling. 100 Mullard mi, ceramics:
equip. 'MN40. 50 Polystyrene capacitors.
for £2.75; 1000 £20.00.
33pF 5% 100V £7/1000 MN20. 1 240-110 to 12 -volt, 100ma MN41. 10 asstd. T.T.L. I/Cs.
0.05uF 12V 15mm dia. 100 £1.50; 1000 Transformer.
£12.00. Pack of disc ceramics, assorted values
330pF 2% 100V £8/1000 MN42. 10 BC107 Transistors.
and voltages - 200 for £1.00 3300pF 10% 100V
Sterner min. ceramics
£13/1000 MNZ1.
Transformer.
1 240-110 to 24 -volt 100ma MN43.
MN44.
10 BC108 Transistors.
10 Screwfio S.P.C.O. min. slide
TRANSFORMERS 330pF 5'rß 63V £7/1000 MN22. 8 .2" Led s with clips, 4 red, 2
Mains primary. 50V 20A sec. £20.00. Mains pri. 022uF 63V £14/1000 switches.
110V 15A sec £30.00; 20A £40.00. yellow, 2 green.
temco 047LF 63V £16, 1000
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Made by Piher. types PL40CP & PLOOC. Silly

prices for superb goods,
PI4OCP -
69x16 x Hmm. 40mm slide length.
741.12.555.19: 7401 .08: 7405 .09 74L74
.21 4001 .17 4011 .17 S1 signal diodes like
154148 by TI on bandoliered reels of 10k £80 (1k CHORDGATE LTD.
770ß. 2k2 0110k Ito only. Prices (any mix) 1-24
£101 IN4002 £25,1, IN4006 £34;k: IN4007
£36.'k. Ge signal diode DK14 £20/k. SCRs. 75 FARINGDON ROAD, SWINDON, WILTS
20p; 25-9917p; 100+ 14p.
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PL600 84 x10 x 7mm, 60mm slide length. 5k,
2P4M (C10601 4A 400V .26 2N5060 .8A 30V
.15 CR201 IA. 2000.18. TEL: SWINDON (0793) 33877
log. only. Prices 1-24 25p; 25-99 22p; 100+ RETAIL SHOP AT ABOVE ADDRESS
17p. Send see for latest bulk buyers list.
PLEASE QUOTE NO. OF PACKS WHEN ORDERING

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 VidEo The latest from the U.S.A.

PINBALL WIZARD
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HAND HELD GAMES *Still available *

MON ¡TORS Supersonic Mastermind £21.00
£22.95
Featured in Nov. issue of E.T.I.
Home TV Game -131W Kit
for CCTV or Galaxy Invaders
Mattel Soccer £21.50 Basic Kit £28.90
Character Display ENTERPRISE 4 in 1 £24.95 Contains everything except box and con-
3 Games and calculator in one trols
P4(White) P31(Green) 'Electronic Mastermind £12.90
£24.95
Box & Controls
- £3.90 - £6.50. Mains Adaptor
U.F.O. Master Blaster
and P39 (Green, Long Persist- Amaze-A -iron maze gargle . £18.95 Play 7 games with 4 options on each
ance) available as standard. Touch Me by ATARI (like Simon) £26.95 game
Football (two players) £24.95 4 -Pinball games 2 -Basket, 1 -Breakout
ZAP missile game £11.95
'DIGITS (like Mastermind) £14.95 Versatile car alarm kit £18.90
Space Invaders £21.95 See review in Hobby Electronics
November
ALL GAMES HAVE SOUND EFFECTS
CHROMA CHIME 24 tune door chimes kit

MONITOR DRIVE: BOARdS

EXCEPT'
£10.75 Built £15.95
C.B. Aerials and Accessories

for OEM's available

for both 90° and
ATARI video
computer .. , £99.95
COMPUTERS Home,
Business etc.
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110° Tubes. iSargon 2.5 Chess £278.00 Videogenie System 16k .. . £368.00
Super System 3 Chess - £149.95 PET 8K £458.85
SPACE INVADERS CART . £29.95 PET 16K £573.85
STAR CHESS T Game . . 'E63.35 SORCERER 16K £861.35
DATABASE Prog. T.V.. Game SORCERER 32K £918.85
NEW £89.95 SUPERBOARD II 4K £180.00
PHONE OR WRITE CHESSMATE 8 Level NEW £59.95 UK 101 Kit 4K £205.85
CHESS CHALLENGER 7 £84í.D0 Built 4K £286.35
FOR DETAILS
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CHESS CHALLENGER 10 ...£155.00 TRS80 Level 2 16K £409.40

VOICE CHALLENGER £219.00 5'4" Floppy Drive . £271.40
CHECKER CHALLENGER 2 .. £54.00 Dual Drive £506.00
'CHECKER CHALLENGER 4 .. £90.00 NASCOM 2 Kit £339.25
ZODIAC Astrol Computer NEW £29.95 HEATH WH89 ......... £1,805.00
£14.90
CROFTON Snooze Alarm
EL -MAC 5MHz Scope
EL-MAC 3" 5MHz Scope
£139.90
£115.00
HEATH WH14 Printer
Softy Kit
Softy Built
£586.50
£115.00
£138.00

ELECTRONICS RADAT 10MHz Scope

PDM35
PFM
£169.00
£36.50
£52.30
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TV GAMES COMPONENTS
OHIO SCIENTIFIC SUPERBOARDS AY -3-8550 chip
£4.00, kit £5.26.
1N4148 0.9p. 1N4002 3.7p. 2114 memory chips,
low current 300ns £3.45. 723 14 dig 36p. NE555 8 dig
"p. 741 8 dil 20p. be 547, bó49, óc182, bc184,
WITH 32 x 32 DISPLAYS Stunt cycle ÁY-3-
8765 hip + kit bc212, bc214, 6.1p. tip 32c 43p. tip41 c 48p. bd 132
32p. Fuses 20mm x 5mm cartridge .1 5, .25, 5, 1, 2,
£20.95. 10 game 3, 5a quickblow 2p. Resistors, 5%'/4W E12 IOR to
paddle 2AY-3-8600 10M 1.5p, 0.8p for 50+ of one value. Polyester
Announcing the new 50Hz guard band models chip £5.95, kit
with 1.5MHz clocks giving 50% more speed, a capacitors 160v .015, .068mf, 2.6p, .047. lmf 4p,
£7.03. Modified .01 mf 3p..022, .033mf 3.3p, .15, .22, ,33mí 4.9p,
full 32 x 32 display and a multi -speed tape shoot kit £5.28. Col.
.47mf 6p. Polystyrene capacitors 012 63v 10 to
interface. our generator kit 1000pf 4p, n2 to 10n 5p. Ceramic capacitors 50V E6
BLACK AND WHITE £159 + 15% post free E9.95. 1

22pf to 47n 2.5p. electrolytic capacitors 50v 5, 1, 2mí

COLOUR VERSION £225 + 15% VAT 6p, 25v 5, 10mf 6p, 16v 22, 33mf 6p, 47, 68mf 5p.
MAINS TRANSFORMERS 100mí 7p, 330 470mf 9p. 1000mf 11p. Zeners
6.0-6V 100ma 96p, 11/2a £3.32. 9-0-9V 75ma 96p, 400mW E24 2v7 to 33v 7p. Preset pots subminiature
la £3.08, 2a £4.93. 12-0-12V 100ma £1.20, 1a 0.1W horiz or vert 100 to 2M2 8p. Potentiometers '4 W
THE UNIQUE SPECIAL £3.70. 15-0-15V £3.98. 4K7 to 2M2 single 29p. dual 71p, Ye- red LEDs 11p.
OFFER YOU CANNOT RESIST IC sockets 8 dil 8.7p, 14 dig 10.1p, 16 dig 12p.

If bought with Superboard these items are at the JC12 and JC20
reduced prices shown first. Also sold separately at the Integrated circuit audio amplifier chips with data and
printed circuits. JC12 6 watts £2.50. JC20 10 watts
BATTERY ELIMINATORS
bracketed prices. Add 15% VAT. Guard band kit £0 3-way types with switched output and 4 way multi lack:
CHEAPO EXPANSION OFFER (£8). Modulator and power supply kit £1 (£25). 4K extra £3.54. 3/41/2/6v 100ma E2.99, 6/71/2/9v 300ma £3.50.
Buy a 610 expansion board with 8K ram on ram £20 (E24). Display expansion kit, approx. 30 lines 100ma radio types with press -stud connectors 9v
board and spacefor another 16K for£159 + X 54 characters, £15 (£20). Case £23 (£26). Colour £4.77, 6v £4.77, 41/2v £4.77, 9 + 9V £5.99.6 + 6v
15% and get a free 5V 2A power kit and any conversion board kit £35 (£45) or built £65 (E65). CONTINENTAL SPECIALITIES £5.99.41/2 + 4'/zv £5.99. Cassette recorder mains unit
extra ram you want for £3.50/K + 15%. Cassette recorder £14 (£16). CEGMON improved 71/2v, 100ma with 5 pin din plug £4.77. Fully stabilised
Buy a minifloppy + case + power supply + monitor rom poa. Extended monitor (tape) £20 (E20). PRODUCTS type 3/6/71/2/9v 40oma £7.15. Car converters 12v
2 copies dos for £275 + 15% with the 610 Assembler/ Editor £25 (£25). Word processor £10 EXP300 £6.61. EXP350 £3.62. EXP325 £1.84.
dc input, output 71/2v 300ma £1.19; output 3/41/2/
EXP650 £4.14. EXP4B £2.64.
and we will da the extra ram for £2/K + (£10). 6/71/2 /9/12v800ma £3.04.
15% (up to 16K).
STABILIZED POWER KITS
TTL computer supplies 5v 2a £8.38. 5v 4a £14.16. BATTERY ELIMINATOR KITS
PRINTERS THE NEW OHIO SERIES 8-way types 3/41/2/6/71/2/9/12/15/18v 100 ma. 100ma radio types with press -studs connectors 41/2v
2 CHALLENGER CIP £3.12. la £8. 2a 1£12.11. Variable voltage models £1.64, 6v £1.64, 9v £1.64, 4'/ + 41/2v £2.30, 6 +
2-18v 100ma £3.12, 1-30v la £8.30. 1-30v 2a 6v £2.30, + 9v £2.30. Cassette type 71/2v 100ma
9
£14.82. with din plug £1.64. Heavy duty 13 -way types
41/2/6/7/81/2/11 /13/14/17/21/25/28/34/42v
la £6.82, 2a £10.86. Car converter input 12v dc,
PRINTED CIRCUIT output 6/7'52/9v to stabilised £1.62.
MATERIALS
PC etching kits: economy £2.92, standard £5.26. 40
sq in pcb 50p. lb FeC1 £1.70. Etch resist pens:
1

economy 50p, dalo 90p, drill bits 1/32nd in or 1mm SINCLAIR PRODUCTS
35p. Etching dish 92p. Laminate cutter £1.30.
.m
BI-PAK AUDIO MODULES
AL30A £4.53. PÁ12 £9.31. PS12 £1.75. T538
Program selectable 24 x 24 or t 2 x 48 displays. Sound,
£2.90. S450 £27.90. ALSO £5.62. PA100 £19.24.
The best value in matrix printers and a fantastic cheapo music and voice output. 8K ram expandable to 32K. 8K
SPM80 £5.26. BMT80 £6.36. Stereo 30 £24.14.
offer to boot. OKI Microline 80 (illustrated) £359 + basic. We dare not publish our cheap price for fear of
AL80 £8.56.
15% BASE 2 8008 (new improved version of the being gunned down in the street by desperate rivals.
800MST) £359 * 15%. BASE 2 850 Model price by Send a highly ooaque sae for a stunning quote from the
secret quotation only. Anacom 150 £699 + 15%. Buy masters of cheapo and freebie trading. We also stock the COMPUTER GAMES
any of the above and we will supply an interface kit and Cl PMF Series 2 disc version. Again. secret quotations New Sensory Chess Challenger 8 £119. Chess Chal-
word processor program for Superboard for only £t. only. lenger 7 £79. Chess Champion 6 £49.95. Checker
Challenger 2 E33. Star chess £62. Atari Video SC110 10MHz oscilloscope £144.95. PFM200
computer £107. Cartridges £14.85 (except chess £51.95, case £2.07, adaptor £4.20, connector kit
£43.95, backgammon £33.95 and space invaders £13.95. Microvision TV £89, adaptor £6.88. PDM35
SWANLEY ELECTRONICS
Dept. ETI, 32 Goldsel Rd., Swanley, Keel BR8 8EZ
£27.501. £34.23, adaptor £4.20, case £2.07. DM350 £85.21,
DM450 £109.11, DM235 £59.95. Accessories for all
3 models-. rechargeable batteries £7.99, mains

Telephone Swanley 64851. Please add 40p postage. Prices include VAT unless stated. Lists 27p post free. S -DEC AND T-DECS adaptor/charger £4.20, case £8.90. Enterprise prog
5 -Dec £3.79, T -Dec £4.59, 16 dig adaptor £2.31. calculator £19.95. TG 105 £87. TF200 £150.
Overseas customers deduct 13%. Official credit orders welcome.

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 Quantum
Electronics

The 102, shown above, must be the most cost-effective pre-amp available, catering for
auxiliary, 2 or 3 head tape and providing a perfect match for any cartridge, moving coil or
magnetic, by using our unique low-cost matching card to define the sensitivity and
cartridge loading. Prudent choice of components and elegant circuitry give outstanding
objective and subjective performance (see Popular Hi-Fi August). The module used in the
102 is available separately, as are suitable mains supplies and moving coil head
amp/modules. There are two matching stereo power amp kits which are supplied with
built and tested circuit boards, requiring only straightforward assembly and point to point
wiring. The new ready -built 'D' versions feature separate d.c. supplies for each channel
and other refinements which elevate their performance into the super -fi class but which
Top of all systems
are not incorporated in the kits. Our power amp modules and supplies below enable an
tested by independent
amp of high specification to be constructed.
national authority
July '79
*COMING SOON: ACTIVE CROSSOVERS *
102 pre -amp: module only £63.50; built £92.00

45W channel: kit, P2, £100.50; built, 202D £151.00

110W/channel: kit, P4, £126.00; built, 204D £185.00

POWER AMP MODULES AND SUPPLIES

QE 1708, 1704 £31.96 QE 3003 £46.29*

C3001 E9200 QE 1004 (608) £20.69 QE 3008 £49.97*

high performance electronic ignition,to add power,

economy, reliability, sustained smooth peak perfor-
mance, instant all weather starting, to your car.
Surefire has sold in its thousands in ready made form from big
name accessory firms, but it is now available in quality kit form to fit all M1504, 1508 £35.79. M3003 £50.28. M854
vehicles with coil ignition up to 8 cylinders. £26.00. M3008 £53.96. M4002, 5004 £82.80*

ES200. A high performance inductive discharge ignition incorporating

a power integrated circuit (special selection): electronic variable dwell
6 NEW MODULES
We offer
* NOW UP TO 500W r.m.s.!
wide range of modules to suit virtually any application with an honest specification unbeatable at the
a
circuit (maximises spark energy at all speeds): pulse processor price. They are available in both the popular medium duty 'L' bracket format for up to 300W r.m.s. (M3008.
(overcomes contact breaker problems). Coil governor (protects coil). MS6.8ohms( and also in high dissipation versions using various heatsink combinations. Correct choice of
Long burn output. Negative earth only. Compatible with all rev. counters. modules allows reliable continuous operation at up to 500W r.m.s, (M5004. 1756, dollies( without premature cut
off or the need for external circuitry. Matching toroidal power supplies with single and double d.c. sections are
C300. In it's ready built form (C3000) it came top of all systems tested available. Exemplary specifications include I.h.d. lass than .01% at )kHz: 30 V/i, S slaw rate: noise below
by an independent national authorityJuly' 79. A high energy 11008; integrity protected against overload and high d.c. output offset: stable into any load.
capacitive discharge ignition incorporating. a high output short circuit
proof inverter, top grade Swedish output capacitor, pulse processor
circuit, transcient overload protection. Fast rise bidirectional output
ideal for fuel injection, sports carburation, oily engines. Compatible with
* EXCELLENT TRADE PRICES *
most rev. counters. (Low cost adaptors available for rare cases.
Application list enclosed with each kit. Note: Vehicles with Smiths( NEW DELUXE SPEAKER KITS
Jaeger rev. counters code RVI on dial will require adaptortype ICI).
What's in the kits. Surefire' s own precision anodised aluminium
extruded case. P.C. mounted security changeover switch, static
timing light. Special selection Motorola semi -conductors. Capacitors,
resistors etc. selected after 5 years experience. Glass fibre pcb, solder,
complete down to last washer.
Fully illustrated comprehensive instructions
and full technical back up service.

SYSTEM 1

£69.00
SYSTEM 2
£89.00
PRICES PER PAIR INC. BAFFLES
Have you wondered why the existing sources of speaker kits offer a bewildering choice of
systems, particularly combinations of 200mm bass unit and tweeter? Don't they know
Dept. ETI 11
Suretron Systems (UK) Ltd. which onesare best? If so, why bother with the rest! Well we have sorted out these super kits
Bayer Buildings, Lower Bristol Road, Bath, BA2 3EF. Tel: Bath (0225) so you can order in confidence, knowing you get our full endorsement of their performance
332317 and value. The kits incorporate professionally finished front baffles with the drive units
already mounted so all the fiddly work is done for you. All that is lek to do is to make a simple
Name _ box. Crossover networks, foam and terminals are included. Systems t and 2 use a 200mm
bass and 25mm dome tweeter from Son Audax, System 2 bemg a reflex design that we
Address... enthusiastically recommend. System 3 is a competitive 3 -way i.B using Seas bass and mid
with a Son Audax tweeter, cleverly incorporating a stand at the bottom of the enclosure, as
does System 4, undoubtedly the best kit on the market, using a Volt 250mm bass driver
with a 250mm ABR on the rear baffle (also supplied), a modified Peerless mid and Son
'Phone order with Access Barclaycard Quantity Audax tweeter. We will also be retailing selected drive units at competitive prices, e.g. Son

is.
VAT and P & Pine required Audax 200mm bass, 20B25J4 £13.50; 25mm tweeter, HD 100025, £9.00.

ES200: Neg ..L f1-1-9§- £11.95 /enclose All our prices include V.A.T. and delivery. Export no problem -
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C300: Neg f1:7-95- £15.95 Chg No
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Tacho Adapt. TC1 £3.90 U.S.A.: OX DISCO, BOX 123, CLAYMONT, DELAWARE 19703
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1000's already in use! jplete Instruments /Systems. Write A.. J_
150 ASSORTED RESISTORS £1. 100 + ATTWÓOD, C.Eng., MIERE, Heathercote,
assorted capacitors £1, 100 IN4148 £1. P.
KIT: only £12 Built & Tested: only £18 Heatherton Park, Taunton, Somerset, TA4
and 20p. S.a.e. lists of components, mikes,
P. -- please add VAT at 15% to all prices
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meters. Dept. T, D.B. Products, Holly Tce., 1
'536.
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Flip-Caller telephone to your friends. out now. Ring: C.W.A.S. 0274 682674. MZ80 Computer 20K £504.85-48K £573.85
Features micro -chip controlled MZ80 P3 line Printer £585.50. MZ8OFD Disc Drive
push-button dialling and memory £885.50.
recall. Sells itself. Generous MZ80 I/O Expansion Interface £109.25.
commission. For details write to Dept. ETI £99 SYNTHESISER DIY. Professional All prices include VAT and UK delivery
results, easy -build. S.a.e. Dewton, 254
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SUPERSAVER I SUPERSAVER 12' Just arrived. ITT 2082 Data
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ICL POWER SUPPLY (ex -
(1A) 100 bit shift register PCB,
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Ribbon Cable Headers 16 OIL TMS 3128NC Static shift register, Modem. Brand new and boxed, change units) 240V AC input.
i 75mm x 94mm containing 9 X Jermyn, gold plated, with cover £1.50, p&p 25p, with manual. 600/1200 Baud. Output +24V at 2 amps DC,

(
7491, 6 X 7496 and 1 X 7441. 45p, p&p 25p. Data Modem to CC ITT. V24/ -24V at 2 amps DC (adjustable

)
Terrific bargain 85p, p&p 30p. SUPERSAVER 14 to 12V) +5V at 4 amps DC
Ansley Header plugs. 14 Way Recording Designs Ltd digital RS232C. Channel centre
Data General Nova 3 PCB 4K 75p, 16 Way 95p, 24 Way 1300 and 1700Hz -100V DC and 8.3V AC.
memory ereach+£2p&p cassette deck. 50-100 Baud freq
MPU CORNER
£1.80. (Insulation piercing RS232 240V input. A professional Baud) or 1300 and 2100Hz £12.00. Callers only.
2122 (200ns), £3. 2114 (450ns)
p/p 25p, superb deck. £68.00, p&p £2.00. (1200 Baud). Synchronous or Terms cash with order (official
Ansley I/O Header plugs. .1 in asynchronous operation over 2 orders welcomed from colleges,
£4.50.( 26 Way 65p, 26 Way (right- SUPERSAVER 15 or 4 wire, switch or dedicated etc). All enquiries s.a.e. please. All
Texas Instruments. 2716 single angled) 85p. 40 Way £1.00 p/p 5K multiturn trimpots, PCB mown- lines, built in self and lines test prices inclusive of VAT, unless
rail. Brand new. Full spec. £6.95 25p. Ling, per box of 14 £2.50, p&p functions. Some of the best otherwise stated. Postage as
each p&p 25p. 2708 (400na) SUPERSAVER 2 25p. equipment we have ever shown per item.
£4.50. Tantalum Capacitors 25 volt. 4.7 SUPERSAVER 16 obtained. £115.00 each, p&p FOR THE PROFESSIONAL
MK 1002P (dual 128 bit Shift Reg) uF, 14 for £1.00, p&p 25p. Qmax chassis punch 114" £3.25, - £3.00. (Fraction of original USER. CP Clare Keyboard
35p. SUPERSAVER 3 p&p 45p. cost),.. switches with buttons (blank) 65p
LM711CH (Voltage Comparator) .
PRICE SMASH END 500 .5in. IC HOLDERS (Low -profile) each p&p 25p.
30p. LED displays, full spec 50p each, LEDs (Full spec.) 8 Dil 12p 14 Dil 15p BURROUGHSkeyboard, 96 key
(All Full Spec) p&p 25p, large quantities POA. - TIL209, red 10p. 0.2in, red 12p. 16 Dil 17p 18 Dil 20p station. On -board crystal and
2526 Character Generator (64 x 9 SUPERSAVER 5 0.2in. green 28p. 0.2in, yellow 22 Dil 28p ' 24 Dil 35p TTL. Brand new and boxed.
X 9) £2.95 + data & p&p 25p. Battery eliminator 6VDC 28p. 28 Di! Up All p&p 35p 50Ornm x 190mrn. At the time
MM5240 AA/J Character 200MA 240V AC input ideal for RL54 red Axial lead. l5p. WE STOCK a vast range of TTL, of advert no data. No keytops at
Generator £3.50 + data. p/p calculators, radio, etc., give -
P&P on all above 25p.
CMOS, some 74LS. MINIATURE all. Clare pender. Reed
25p. away price 95p each. Large VERNITRON Ceramic filters type TOGGLES, etc. switches. Bargain £12.00 each,
International rectifier SOLID games P.O.A. p&p 35p. FM4 10 yMHz 45p, p&p 25p. PSUs. We have a large stock of P&p £1.50'
STATE RELAY type A2402. Out- .
SUPERSAVER 6 TRANSISTORS, BD236 40p, power supplies at very realistic PLEASE DO NOT ORDER GOODS

p&pea
put 240 VAC 2.5 amps input 90- RS 338-383 Miniature Decade BC783L 10p, 6E195 10p. prices (callers). FROM OLD ADVERTS. PHONE
240 VAC/45-200 VDC £6.00 Thumbwheelswitch. E1.65, p&p TBA 8105, with data, 85p, 4-way BEFORE ORDERING.
p/p 25p 25p. Dil switches, 75p. MC1303 Dual RELAYS - SURPLUS STOCKS
DTYPE CONNECTORS SUPERSAVER 7 Stereo preamp with data, £1.25. Banor resettable double pole PURCHASED a
9 Way: sockets (solder) 55p. SN74116 Dual 4 Bit !etch 75p, 7in. Nylon cable ties 1 00 for changeover 12V £1. Both FOR CASH maw
15 Way: wirewrap plugs only 75p. p&p 25p. £1.50. All p&p 25p. 25p. LB ELECTRONICS
25p.825
50 Way: skt (wirewrap) £1.65. SN7418 Arithmetic Logic Unit, NEW SN76477 (Yes, back in

25p.All
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11 HERCIES ROAD
50 Way:skt £1.45, p&p p&p stock). Sound Generator IC (Train, CIRCUIT BREAKERS
N7
p
4450v AC 65v DC 0.5A 50P;ditto HIL 11 HER N, MIDDLESEX
25 Way Male to Female with SN74194 4 Bit Register, 50p p&p plane, explosion, laser gun, etc.).

35p.p&p
UB10 9L5. ENGLAND
covers plus minimum metre of
1 25p. with data £3.25, p&p 25p. 7A 80p, p&p enquiries s.a.e. please
cable (12 way) £4.00 each p/p SN741988 Bit Shift Register, 75p PCB KEYBOARD, 65mm x ALLEN KEYS, 7/16in 5p; 12 for
25p. 82mm, 18 key Clickers -less Key 50p) p&p 25P- telephone answering machine
tops, ideal Hexadecimal use 35p, ASR33 (with tape punch reader), service out of business hours.
25 Way plu (soldercail), 25 Way SUPERSAVER 8 New retail premises, now open
socket £1.20 each, ITT 4ex 2506 brand new full P&P 25p. generally overhauled. £185.00
inc. of VAT. Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri, and Sat,
COVERS spec £7.50 each p&p 25p. CAPACITOR SCOOP. .600uF
25 Way: 75p (plastic), p&p 25p.
1

at 10v, BOuF at 25v. Axial lead. 2 CENTRONICS 101ADot Matrix 9.30-6.00 Lunch -2. 5 week -
1 7
SUPERSAVER 9 1
days. Closed all day Wednesday.
37 Way:9 (plastic), p&p 25o. 5 digit 7 segment DIL LED t " dozen for £1 + 25P P & P printer. Fully overhauled. 165
We are situated just off the A40
. 1

DISPLAYS displays 4 for £1.50 p/p 25p. MINI FANS 80 x 80mm char/see. £450.00 inc. VAT.
Carriage at cost. As above dual opposite Master Brewer.
HP 5082 4 digit DIL display full SUPERSAVER 10 approx. 115v. Brand new, £4.50
spec £1.50 each, p&p 25p. Large 9 way male/female connector, + £1.00 p&p. headed 300 char/sec £650 inc. ALL PRICES
quantities POA. ELCO 8129, 0.1 inch pitch, gold- IEC mains chassis plug 75p suit- VAT. INCLUSIVE
UXBRIDGE
MAN 72 7 seg CC £1.25, p&p plated PCB mounting, ideal for able socket 35p, p&p 25p. OF VAT 55399
25p. Burroughs Panaplex 9 Dig. + bussing two PCBs together. C.P.U. TYPE 10660. These de-
skt and bezel £1.00, p&p 25p. Superb value, 35p, p&p 25p. GIVEAWAY vices are brand new, supplied with All components full spec.
LED 3 Digit DIL 55p, p&p 25p. SUPERSAVER 11 22 pin low profile dil socket, comprehensive, data sheet for oilleamsfflemememjabeej
Bowmar 9 digit .1 in LED with red 74LS266 50p. 74LS245 £2.40. gold plated. experimental use or hang them on
bezel. (As used in calculators). 74LS240 £1.00. 74S260 35p. 12p EACH your Christmas tree! 4 for £1. p&p MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL
£1.00 + 25p p&p. P&P on all above 25p. p&p 25p 25P. OUR CUSTOMERS AND ETI STAFF

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 MICROS 74LS00
LSÓ10

LS03
LSO4
13
16

20
16
LS3867
LS673
LS3SO2

LS374
36
85
160
180
WENEWHAVE
TO OUR
MOVED
CENTRAL LONDON SHOWROOM
LS05 23 LS375 160
LS08 23 LS377 IN
LS378 116
LSO9
LS10
LS11
23
20
32
LS379
LS386
216
16
59/61 THEOBALDS RD, WC1 TUBE HOLBORN.
Micros, memory and support LS12 32 LS390 140
MC1489 55 74S287 2.60 LS13 40 LS393 140

TUSCAN S100
MC1488 55 74S288 2.60 LS14 76 LS395 210
LS15 40 LS396 199
M C 14411 11.86 745471 4.96
LS20 24 LS398 275 FLOPPY DISK DRIVES
MC14412 11.16 74S472 11.86 32 LS399 230
1702 8.95 74S474 11.86
A Z80 based S100 Computer
LS212 40 LS445 140
2101 2.89 8T26 1.80 LS26 46 LS447 166
2102 89 8T28 1.80 LS27 46 LS490 150 We sell all you
2111 2.32 8795 1.80 LS28 48 LS668 106 need cased or un -
2112 2.32 8797 1.80 LS30 24 LS669 106 cased. Cables & Single board will hold up to 8K RAM, 8K
2114 3.46 8798 1.80 LS32 30 LS670 270 connectors. Brand ROM, Video interface Z80 processor -
2114L
2142
3.75 SC/MP2 9.86
10.40 8080 5.49
LS33
36
MOS6 new fully guaranteed. I/0 and cassette interface 5 spare S100
expansion sockets for memory/disc ex-
LS38 39 4001
Price
2376 11.60 8085 11.86 78
Single b'/. Drive £195 pansion. System monitor, resident
2513 6.60 8086 89.00 LS42 p 4002 24
Single 8" SA800 £395 BASIC or CP/M system option. All com-
2516(5v) 13.96 8154 11.60 LS47
4006 U2
ponents available separately or ready -built
29.00 8155 12.60 4000078 Dual 51/x PSU £59
2532 120 R
6.50 81LS95 1.30 Dual 8" PSU £76 NEW LOW PRICES
2708
4027
4116
2.89 81LS96
4.16 81LS97
1.30
1.30
LS49
LS51

LS54ioó
r120
26
4009 10 Dual Cabinet & PSU 1x8" £565
Dual 8" Drive Unit £945
TUSCAN MAIN BOARD KIT ONLY £235
+ VAT SAE FOR DETAILS
4118 14.95 81LS98 1.30 5 4012 24 Dual 5'V. Drive Unit £440
7.95 8212 2.46 LS63 110 4013
5204 46
LS73 40
2.50

TRITON SINGLE BOARD

57109 12.43 8216 14 86
57161 9.89 8224 2.50 LS74
LS 75
40
41
4015 46 VIDEO TERMINAL
6011
6402
4.95 8228
4.89 8251
4.20
4.89
LS76 45 4Ó140176
42
á 24x80 display PERSONAL
LS78 \ Pentland Video
6502 7.96 8253 10.86 106 4019 Ñ Terminal full COMPUTER
6520 4.50 8255 4.89 LS85 106
features 8080 BASED SINGLE BOARD
6522 7.89 8257 10.95 LSF36 48 4021 1006
professional system with EUROCARD
6532
6545
8.90 8259
17.50 8678
11.89
12.96 LS90 1
76
4022 $1

ß terminal. Full details on request

Price a96
EXPANSION
6578 14.95 8602 2.20 LS95 116 Complete Kit incl. PSU/Case/Keybd
6800 7.89 96364 10.89 025
493 26
LS96 180 4026 160 Expansion Motherboard Kit
6802 12.49 Z80-2mHz 7.60 LS107 46 8K 121141 RAM Card Kit
S100 CARDS
19.95 Z80 -P10 8.86 4027 48
6809 LS109 76
8K 127081 ROM Card Kit

MU
6810 3.89 Z80-CTC 6.89 LS112 4029 106
6821 4.50 280-4mHz 6.96 LS113 85 4030 NEW Expandable up to CP/M
6845 19.50 180-P10 7.50 LS114 44 03 176 LOW Disc System. SAE tor
6860 3.89 Z80-CTC 7.60 LS122 70 4034 details.
LSI23 16
210 PRICES
6862
74500
6.89 Z8000 120.00
89 A000817 14.47
LS124 160
4035
1
74504
745201
96 DG300
3.89 F8
3.89
9.96
LS125
LS126
LS132
80
60
16
4041
4042
4043
10
80
18K STATIC KIT ASSM
with no RAMI2114 E 62 E 82
TCL PASCAL
M
745188 2.50 F8SMI 9.86
4044 % " 8K RAM " £109
" 16K RAM " £157
£130
£178
FOR PET Et CP/M systems
74S262 LS136

ÿ
9.86 LS 6
630
4046 120
LS138 70 8K static 116x2114 chips) E 48
7 Put Pascal on your PET now
LS139 90
64K DYNAMIC 141161 Pascal conversion ROM E 20
SOFTWARE
LS145
LS148
120
176
4050
4051
A
p with 16K RAM £149 £165 Pascal manual £ 9
LS151 118 with 32K RAM £189 £205 Complete package including
CP/M" Win ¡MAN
LS153 85
40523
p with 48K RAM £229' £245 compiler £120
LS155 98 4054 130 with 64K RAM £269 £285
MANUAL LS156 M E 40
4055 136 16K upgrade 8x4116
Available on LS157
LS158
71
95
406824 16/32K EPROM CARD Insulation/Piercing
8" IBM format &
LS160 120
4069
4070
28
Without EPROMs Edge £4.00
5% for TUSCAN w 30
Connectors -1%Ibbon/Cables
& TRITON
LS161
LS162 110
4071
4072
25 2708/2516
FDC DOUBLE DENSITY
£63 £ 89
1/OHEADER -LOO
LS163 100 4073
26
26
S100 10 way £2.20 10 way £1.60
TCL SOFTWARE LS164 116 Double Density for 51/4 20 way £3.40 20 way £2.30
TCL Disc Basic £55/09 LS165 116
4075
4075
26
86
or8"Drives E- £195
26 way £4.00 26 way £2.70
TCL Pascal _ .£120/£9 LS166 175 4078 30 34 way £4.80 34 way £3.30
LS168 210
MICROSOFT LS169 210
4061
4093
28 40 way 05.40 40 way £3.75
Basic -80 0155/£15 281
M ALL OUR 50 way £6.00 50 way £4.60
LS170 4502 126 PRICES
Basic Compiler
Fortran-80
Cobol -80
£195/015
£205/015
£325/£15
LS173
LS174
00175
LS181
106
147
110
295
4507
45508
4510
4511
60
326
99
150
VAT EXCLUDE
VAT Br P/P DIP Switches
Zero Insertion
Force Sockets
16 way £4.95
60 way £6.50 60 way £6.00
Insulation Piercing
Edge Connectors
Edit 80 £45/£10 LS190 120 4512 as
4way £1.20 24 way £6.00 20 way £3.60 40 way £5.30
Macro 80 £75/£10 LS191 120 4514 1e6 CENTRONICS 737 PRINTER 7way £1.75 40 way £9.50 26 way £4.00 50 way £6.00
MICROPRO LS192 126 4515 211 LETTER 8way £180 34 way £4.60
LS193 126 4516 120 QUALITY D -Types
Word Star £255/£15 126 DIP Plugs
.
LS194 4518 105 FOR 25W Male £2.80 Insulation Piercing
Word-Star/Mail-Merge £315/015 LS196 126 4519 70
11:21213 14DIL f 65 25W Female £3.80 DIP Plugs
Data Star £195/025 LS196 120 E 425
4520 116 24 DIL £2.20 25W Cover £1 80 14way DIP Plug £1.30
Word-Master £75/£15 LS202 346 4521 260
LS221 120 40 DIL £3.60 16way DIP Plug £1.50
Edgº
DIGITAL RESEARCH L0240 218 4526 160 Uses any paper roll, fanfold, DI SOCKETS Connectors 24 way DIP Plug £2.80
CP/M 1-4 075/£18 LS241 215 4527 180 single sheets, 96 character (TEXAS)
LS242 232 1 156 Ribbon Cable
CP/M 2-2 £95/018 4528 120 ASCII, 7 e 7 dot matrix, 50 Wire 2x 6 way - 1.75 PRICE/M
LS243 232 Low
MAC 055/010 CPS, RS232 or parallel I/O. -
LS244 226 REGS Prof Wrap 2x12 way 3.00 0 ee Coloured
SID £45/010 LS245 360 T03 + vs 8pin 10p 26p 2x10 way - 2.00 10 65 10 90
OTHERS LS247
LS248
136
136
7805 146
OK TOOLS 14pin 12p 36p 2x15 way - 3.20 14 90 14 1.20
KISS .. £190/015
£125/£15
LS249 136
7812
7815
146
146 Full range of wire wrapping ac- 16pin 13p 42p 208 way - 3.50 16 1.20 16 1.40
SUPER SORTI LS251 130 7818 146 cessories & boards & dip 18pin 16p 80p 2x22 way 3.203.65 20 1.40 20 1.60
C BASIC 2 £75/010 LS253 130 - ve jumpers etc. Visit our showroom 20pin 22p 90p 2x25 way 3.60 - 26 1.60 26 2.40
-
.

280DevPack _£50/012 LS257

LS258
116
120
7906 22o or send for our catalogue. 22pin 25p 2x30 way 4 15 - 34 240 34 2.80
ZSID 060/07 7912 220 24pin 30p 86p 2x36 way 4.753.90 40 2.80 40 3.30
LS259 160 VERO
POSTMASTER 085/010 LS261 460
T0220
7805
pleat 28pin 36p 90p 2x40 way 5.00 - 503.30 50 4.00
OD S100 prototyping boards and full
MEDIA LS266 76 7812 60
range of accessories.
40pin 40p 1.10p 2x43 way 5.504 60 60 4.00 60 5.50
S/Sided D/D £3.50 LS273 180 7815
" per 10 £29.50 LS275
LS279
320
M
6 BOOKS
£4.50 7824 90 Complete range of microcom-
8" S/Sided D/D
" per 10...... . .£35.00
LS280
LS283
250
110 790
112
66
16
puter books and magazines on CRYSTALS FOR MICROS
C12 Data Cassettes 50p LS290
LS293
130
130
75 IS sale in our showroom.
32.768KHz 3.00 4.00MHz 2.70 10.00MHz 2.70
7918 06
LS295 216 100KHz 3.00 4,43MHz 1.00
MAIL ORDER LS298 215 74XX 200KHz 3.70 5.0MHz 2.70
10.7MHz
16.00MHz
2.70
2.90
TEL&MAIL ORDERS ACCEPTED LS2
LS324
420
200 74CXX CATALOGUE 1.0MHz
1.008MHz
3.60
3.50
6.0MHz
6.144MHz
2.70
2.70
18.00MHz
18.432
2
2.90
90
LS325 320 LINEARS
LS326
LS327
LS352
330
316
166
Many other
types In
AVAILABLE 1.8432MHz
2.00MHz
3.00
1.50
7.0MHz
7.168MHz
2.70
2.50
36MHz
48 0MHz
2.90
2.70
stock. Tel Catalogue available. Send 50p 2.45760MHz 3.05 8.00MHz 2.70 100MHz 2 90
LS353 116
LS355 16 for detalle & S.A.E. (A4 size). 3.276MHz 2.70

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Please add 40p for P&P + VAT to all orders
HAPPY MEMORIES 60 TRANSAM COMPONETS 12
HEATH ELECTRONICS 86 UNILAB 113
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ON HENRY'S RADIO 52, 60, 101
ROADRUNNER PRODUCTS SEND VIDEOTONE 25
ICS 93 WATFORD ELECTRONICS .. 6 & 7
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 COMP POCKET COMPUTER YOU NEED NEVER MISS AN
GREATEST BREAKTHROUGH IMPORTANT CALL AGAIN
YET TWO CORDLESS TELEPHONE
8K £399
16K £499 I vA
£99.90
SYSTEMS -
DIRECT FROM USA
+ VAT
32K £599
COMPUTER
RRP £795 for 32K POWER THAT
ONCE FILLED A ROOM
popularb for
CAN NOW BE CARRIED IN YOUR POCKET!
The PEDIBGREMM PETS
use 8K Microsoft asic in
home 6 usiness
8K Pet 32K & 16K, with Programs in BASIC "OWERTY" Alphabetic
new improved keyboard All with green screen Keyboard 1.9K Random Access Memory Long
Cassette Deck £56 extra Full range of software available Battery Life.
Interface PET IEEE -
Centronics Parallel Computer power that once filled a room can now be carried
in your pocket! It's easy to load with ready-to-run software
Decoded £77.00 + VAT
from cassette tape (interface and recorder optional) or
program it yourself in easy -to-learn BASIC. 24 -character only £147 + VAT
liquid crystal readout displays one line at a time. Special THE ALCOM
feature is advanced non-volatile memory allows you to Base station connects to your telephone line. Remote
power on and off without losing the contents of memory. handset clips to your belt and gives you push-button dialling
Note: Memory must be transferred to tape before changing
batteries. Automatic statement compaction squeezes every
- Bleeps when call arriving
Charger in base unit.
- Nicad rechargeable batteries.

ounce of memory space. Features power -off retention of

programs and data. Powerful resident BASIC language
includes multiple statements, math functions, editing,
strings, arrays and much more. Multiple program loading
capability subject to RAM availability. Carrying case and
GET
Q4 oo' PRINTER FOR ° batteries included.
Program Each Program Each
gG0 YOUR PET AND SAVE Real Estate
Civil Engineering
£13.95
£13.96
Games 1
Business Statistics
£8.95
£10.96
A FORTU Aviation £13.95 Business Financial £10.96
Math Drill 03.95 Personal Financial £10.95
Oonly £299NE
VAT +

Interface Cards £49

Full Pet Graphics including ACULAB
cables. Ready to go. EX -STOC K.
FLOPPY
Interfaces with APPLE, PET, EXIDY, TRS80, only
,COMPUKIT and NASCOM. The tape behaves
tthhat LOW COST TELEPHONE £99.95
like disc, for
a
TRS-80 LEVEL 2.
ANSWERING MACHINE + VAT
Microprocessor controlled answering machine. Plug into
ASCOM 2 DISC DRIVES your phone line. Records any phone call messages. Remote
Add a powerful, double bleeper enables you to listen to your messages from
density, mini floppy disc to Connects directly to TRS-80 Level 2 Keyboard. Operating anywhere in the world. Uses standard cassettes. Comes
your Nascom system. and file handling software in ROM. 8 commands add 12 complete with mains adaptor, microphone, remote bleeper,
Disc Controller Card (includes..,..; powerful functions to Level 2 BASIC. base unit, cassette with 30 sample pre-recorded messages.
Nasbus 6 S100 interface
Will control 4 Drives.
CPM operating system.
Extended Disc Basic COMMERCIAL EXPANDABLE COMPLETE
Compiler.
Power supply included
TRS 80 MODEL II
This new unit from the world's most successful micro company is
One Disc System -
£499 + VAT now available immediately with software.
Additional Disc Unit -
£299 + VAT The basic unit comes complete with 64 thousand characters
(bytes) of Memory. The built in 8" Floppy disc adds another N
million extra characters including the disc operating system.
More disc expansion is now available.
NASCOM 2 GAMES TAPE 26
megabyte The Model ll is a complete unit with a full keyboard including a
numeric pad and 12" screen which gives 24 lines of 80
featuring Space Invaders and Android Nim, Re -numbering Hard Dteo
program and other goodies! characters. The computer is supplied with both the disc
operating system and the Level Ill Basic.
£7.50 +VAT DOS A full self test routine is written into the power up procedure to
eliminate incorrect operation. Both serial and parallel expansion
WE USE THIS sockets are standard. A printer is a plug-in operation.
MACHINE IN OUR BUSINESS Both hardware and software necessary to talk to a mainframe are
included. Terminal usage is very possible. With the addition of
NEC 1 DISK CPM2 you can operate with COBOL, FORTRAN, MBASIC,
CBASIC in which languages are many other applications
SPINWRITER EXPANSION 'packages i.e. accounting, payroll stock etc.
only Room for 3 64K 1 -Disk Model II £1995.00. VAT
£1490 500K per Drive gives
+ VAT total of 1.5M Byte -
i Drive
CP/M2 £86.00 CBASIC £75.00
RRP £2250.00
FORTRAN £220.00
NEC's high quality printer uses a print "thimble" that has plus Cabinet £799 +VAT
CIS COBOL £400.00 M BASIC £155.00 WORDSTAR £256.00
less diameter and inertia than a daisy wheel, giving a quieter,
faster, more reliable printer that can cope with plotting and
printing (128 ASCII characters) with up to five copies, fric-
tion or tractor fed. The ribbon and thimble can be changed in
seconds. 55 characters per second bidirectional printing - I EPROM 2716 £12.50 +VAT 11
THE VIDEO GENIESYSTEM
with red/black, bold, subscript, superscript, proportional
spacing, tabbing, and much, much more. EG3000
Series

TEAÒ 16K WITH

16K user RAM
DISK £289
111111111mi plus extended 12K Microsoft

en we TRS80 sA BASIC in ROM Fully TRS-80 Level Il

DRIVES Fully converted to UK T V
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Standall4el DRiplel"e
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Cassette Leads UHF modulator, and cassette

software compatible Huge
range of software already available Self contained, PSU,
Simply plugs into video
easy to tollow manuals UK Power Supply
monitor or UHF TV Full expansion to disks and printer
. Sample tapes Special box to enable you to plug 1100 vow
own TV Recommended for first time buyers Just plug in Absolutely complete - just fit into mains plug.
TEAC FD -50A hastracks giving 125K Bytes
40 and go Full Range of Software Available
unformatted single density capacity.
Interface to Centronics Parallel for TRS80 £75.00 + VAT
The
mode.
The
FD

FD
-50A

-50A
can

is
be used

Shugart
in double density recording

SA400 interface compatible.

Directly compatible with Tandy TRS80 expansion
onl £295
Expand your TRS80 by
\A1 MANG SOON
interface.
Also interfaces with Video Genie, SVVTP, Heathkit,
32K Memory on board 3
32K ti4 EXPANSION
ON
North Star Horizon, Superbrain, Nascom, etc, etc.
Address selection for Daisy chaining up to 4 Disks. Centronics parallel port INTERFACE
- -

Disks plus power supply housed in an attractive grey

case.
Disk controller card Real
time clock Requires Level
Il Basic Interface for 2
THE MARTELL
Single
Disk Drive
£225, VAT Double
Disk Drive
£389+ VAT rasselte decks complete
with power supply. TV GAME
 RRP EUROPE'S FASTEST SELLING ONE BOARD COMPUTER
only
£540
£399
+ VAT
OMUKIT UK101
ANADEX *6502 based system -*
best value for money on the market. * Powerful 8K

DP8000
Basic
on board.
-Fastest around
*
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Power supply and RF Modulator on board.
*
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No Extras needed * -
Super Quality -Low cost printer. Tractor Feed with full 96 Plug-in and go. * Kansas City Tape Interface on board. * Free Sampler Tape
ASCII character set. Accepts RS232C at band rates between including powerful Dissassembler and Monitor with each Kit. * If you want to
100 and 9600 and Parallel Bit data. learn about Micros, but didn't know which machine to buy then this is the
Attaches either directly or through interfaces to Pet, Apple, machine for you.
TRS80, Sorcerer, Nascom, Compukit etc. 40 pin Expansion Jumper Cable for Compukit expansion £8.50 + VAT

Build, Understand and Program your own KIT ONLY £179 + VAT
oFo THE NEW ANADEX Computer for only a small outlay. .
NO EXTRAS NEEDED
DP9501 Available ready assembled, tested Er ready to go £729 + VAT
A PROFESSIONAL PRINTER NEW MONITOR FOR COMPUKIT UK101
Bi-directional printing In 2K Eprom 2716 Allows screen editing Saves data on tape Flashing cursor Text scrolls down £22.00+ VAT
Up to 220 chars/line Super Space Invaders (8K) fß.50
with 4 print densities FOR THE COMPUKIT Game Packs Space Invaders £5.00
500 char buffer
RS232C and Centronics Assembler/ Editor £14.90 1. Four Games £5.00 Chequers £3.00
Parallel interface built in Screen Editor Tape £5.90 2. Four Games £5.00 Real Time Clock £3.00
Full software control of matrix
needles allowing graphics capability All Prices exclusive VAT 3. Three Games 8K only £5.00 Case for Compukit £29.50
200 chars/sec Adjustable width tractor feed.

All this for only £895 + VAT.

HITACHI ENGLISH COLOUR TV/
PROFESSIONAL AMERICAN NTSC
THE ATARI VIDEO COMPUTER MONITORS COLOUR MONITOR
GAMES SYSTEM
Atari's Video Computer System Ç VP
9"
12"
--
î1-2g £99.95
fa9g £149
Suitable for Apple, Atari and Texas 99/4 £295 + VAT

Ir
4 now offers more
than 1300 different game
variations and options in twenty
Game ProgramTM cartridges!
Reliability Solid state circuitry using an IC and silicon
transistors ensures high reliability. 500 lines horizontal
resolution Horizontal resolution in excess of 500 lines is
8MHz Super Quality Modulators
6MHz Standard Modulators
C12 Computer Grade Cassettes
Anadex Printer Paper - 2000 sheets
10 for £4.00
£4.90
£2.90

£25.00
Most Cartriages only £13.90+VAT achieved in picture center. Stable picture Even played
Prices may vary with special back pictures of VTR can be displayed without jittering. Floppy Discs 53/4" Hard and Soft Sectored £3.50
editions Basic Maths, Airsea Looping video input Video input can be looped through
Battle, Black Jack, Breakout, with built-in termination switch. External sync opera- Floppy Disc Library Case 5''/e" £3.50
Surround, Spacewar,. Video tion (available as option for U and C types) Compact
construction Two monitors are mountable side by side in a Verocases for Nascom 1 Or 2 etc. £24.90
Olympics, Outlaw, Basketball,
Hunt Et Score*, Space War, standard 19 -inch rack. Keyboard Cases £9.90
Sky Diver, Air Sea Battle,
Codebreaker*, Miniature Golf.
Extra Paddle Controllers *Keyboard Controllers
MEMORY UPGRADES SPECIAL OFFER
- £14.90 + VAT -£16.90 + VAT 16K (8 x 4116) £29.90 +VAT We will part exchange
SPACE INVADERS NOW IN STOCK £25 4K Compukit (8 x 2114) £29.90 +VAT your Sinclair ZX80 for
any of our products. >'
see TV GAME BREAK OUT Refurbished ZX80's-fully guaranteed £69.90
Has got to be one of the world's greatest TV games. You really Ill!
+ VAT
get hooked. As featured in ETI. Has also 4 other pinball games
and lots of options. Good kit for up -grading old amusement
(Supply dependant upon stocks).
games.
MINI KIT - PCB, sound Er vision modulator, memory chip We have one of the largest collections of Computer Books under one roof, along with
and de -code chip. Very simple to construct. £14.90 + VAT racks of software for the PET and TRS80.

X
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We give a full one year's
APPLE II EUROPLUS AT ÓMpNCARE warranty on all our products.
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Getting Started
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APPLE II is faster, smalle and more
,

powerful than its predecessors. And it's more fun to use too OUR 1100/ 16K £399
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London W2. 32K or 48K memory. 8K Microsoft Basic in ROM. Dual
Cassette I/O, RS232 I/O. Parallel I/O (Centronics).
display and start using programs (or writing your own) the
first day. You'll find that its tutorial manuals help you make it Telephone: 01-441 2922 Expansion available through optional extra
Motherboard. 69 Key keyboard including 16 key
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OOPS brave attempt to escape off the edge

of the page. We've reprinted the
Tech -Tips offending end of the diagram, which
also shows the values of the
Last month you may have noticed capacitors in parallel with ZD1 and a
that the 'circuit diagram for the recommended change to the
Direct -Conversion Receiver made a capacitor in series with coil 1.2.

33u
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A variety of standard type sizes
Compu-copy and faces are available, but the 9700 3-30p
CERAMIC
can also print company logos, TRIMMER

signatures and any other shape that /77n

Rank Xerox's new baby, the Xerox can be converted into a digital code
9700, offers the first direct link using the 90,000 dots per square inch
between computers and the printing format.
xerographic process. From a digital Graham Clark, Managing
input, the 9700 can simultaneously
produce a business form and the
Director of Rank Xerox (UK), said that
he hoped to see 100 of the 9700s
Micro -Taping
installed in the UK within three years.
Panasonic Business Equipment has
computer -generated text to go on the announced the introduction of the
form. Xerox believe a 9700 installation to be
Panasonic RN -Z01, a new low-priced,
The input data can be received feasible in applications where
computer technology is linked to a mains/battery, two -speed micro-
on-line from an IBM mainframe or cacºette recorder. Features include
off-line via nine -track magnetic tape. demand for more than 700,000 high
one-touch recording with cue and
Laser technology converts this data quality prints per month.
review controls, which allow the tape
into the selected typeface. At the The system will be available
with a range of software for sale, lease to be rewound or played on to locate
same time, the standard letter or form a particular piece of. recording. There
is called from memory and the two or rental, a 24 hour service support
is also a 'follow-up' feature, which lets
combined, using the same process, and free operator training from
you start recording during playback
printing on both sides of the paper at January 1st 1981. The minimum sale
price will be £184,650 and rental without having to stop the recorder
the rate of two copies per second. first.
Output on A4 paper can be vertical or options from £5,900 per month
The RN -Z01 measures only
horizontal, as necessary. (including 700,000 impressions).
- Input Subsystem
14.25 x 64 x 2.58 cm, weighs only 270g,
is fully compatible with the Panasonic
RN -195 transcription machine and

j comes complete with a cassette and

IBM
MAGNETIC DATA
CHANNEL carrying case for only £49.42 plus

-
\ssTAPE
UNIT
VAT. It is only available through
r Control Subsystem distributors of Panasonic Business
MAIN
MEMORY
Equipment. For details of local
stockists contact Panasonic Business
Equipment Ltd, 9 Connaught Street,
<SYSTEM.\ SYSTEM London W2.
DISK KEYBOARD)
CONTROLLER

Colour Tuning
CHARACTER OUTPUT
itsubishi Electric have intro- The front panel features soft-
DISPATCHER DEVICE
CONTROLLER
ducedM a new FMILWIMW tuner, touch switching for MW, LW, FM,
the DA -F630, with an unusual method muting/mode and power, a five -LED
FONT of tuning indication. When you tune signal strength indicator and a single
MEMORY
into a mono station, the scale tuning LED.
T illumination changes from white to
orange. When you tune into a stereo
Sensitivity (FM stereo, 40 kHz
dev) is 16 uV, SIN (stereo, 40 kHz
_L
SAMPLE
PAPER PATH
AUXILIARY
station it changes from white to green.
As soon as you let go of the tuning
unweighted) is 70 dB, THD (stereo, 1
kHz, 40 kHz dev) is 0.4% and
PRINT
COPY FEEDER control, a locking circuit frequency response is 40 Hz to 15 kHz
TRAY 1

automatically engages to prevent (± 3 dB). The DA-F630 measures 42.4

drift. x14x25cm.

STACKER STACKER MAIN

BIN BIN FEEDER
PHOTORECEPTOR

SCANNING
LASER DEVELOPER

LOutput Subsystem Llmaging Subsystem Xerographic Subsystem

Functional Diagram of Xerox 9700 Electronic Printing System

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On
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MZ 801/0 Interface unit 82.00 12.30 94.30 1000's SOLD
MZ 80 FD Dual Disk Drive 650.00 97.50 747.50

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MZ 80 P3 Printer 430.00 64.50 494.50
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 o Look out for the February issue
on sale January 2nd
xel
Crystal Calibrator
If you need a frequency standard for calibration purposes
anywhere in the 100 Hz to 1 MHz range, then you need the
February issue of ETI. Our Crystal Calibrator lets you determine
the frequency of an unknown crystal or produce an accurate
calibration signal for setting up and test applications-a useful
piece of test gear.

SPL Meter
For the first time in a UK electronics magazine, ETI features
IR Beam Alarm an accurate, calibrated Sound Pressure Level Meter design
based on a special-purpose, but modestly priced, precision
Our IR Beam Alarm features a dual beam IR link. The two microphone insert.
Use it to check absolute values of sound level or loudness
beams, a few inches apart, must be broken simultaneously to
activate the alarm. So, you won't have any false -triggering at home or work - Crossroads at 96dB can damage your
health! Use it to set up the graphic equaliser in your hi-fi system
problems when a fly lands on the transmitter or receiver. Mind
you, if you are visited by the East Lothian formation fly - check that sound levels at all frequencies are equal in your
deep -pile, luxuriously upholstered, sound absorbing penthouse.
ensemble, you've got problems.The link will operate over 10m
range and could form the basis of a comprehensive house Build the ETI SPL Meter at a fraction of the cost of commercial
alarm system. units.

Digital Designers' Circuit Stethoscope

Supplement ETI February also features our engineers' stethoscope
design. This useful instrument can be used in a variety of
Only 10 years ago, relatively simple digital circuits engineering applications to check for faults in moving parts
pistons in cylinders, for example.
-
occupied acres of boards bristling with components. Now, very
often, there's a single, special-purpose chip to do it all. Even if
there isn't, a microprocessor can handle most contingencies. So, The ETI Roulette game
digital designers face increasingly complex problems as more - the home casino.
and more functions are condensed into chip -size logic. Tim
Orr's Digital Designers' Circuit Supplement starts you off on the
road to making sense of it all.

Drum Sequencer
If you need a lot of banging in your life (perhaps you're a
musician), try your hand at the ETI Drum Sequencer. It's
designed in two distinct sections. The drum effects unit will
simulate high/low tom-tom and bass and snare drum voices,
manually triggered by, say, a loudspeaker sensor. The clever bit
is the sequential programmer, which will reproduce the drum
rhythm of your choice from the effects unit.

Articles described here are in an advanced state of preparation. However, circumstances may dictate
changes to the final contents.

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16
 FEATURE

MICROBASICS
`Speak to me only with thine software'.
Henry Budgett discusses the monitor
program that ties together the
hardware from previous Microbasics.

If, at this point in the series, you feel that you have got
yourself a real microcomputer, then think again. What you
have is a collection of hardware that will process, store and
transmit data but it has not yet been told how it should do it.
Whilst the average person will usually be working in a high
level language such as BASIC the actual CPU can only under-
tand binary numbers. Quite apart from the Interpreter that
translates the high level language instructions into the ap-
propriate binary codes there has to be a piece of software call-
ed the monitor.
The name 'monitor' is synonymous with the operating Microtan 65 with TANBUG and XBUG.
system in bigger machines and performs the same tasks as the
front panel used to in the days when computers had pretty
lights and knobs all over them. The term 'software front panel'
Bugging Your Micro
is still used in some literature to imply something special.
For historical reasons monitors are generally given BUG
as part of their name. TAN BUG is the standard monitor sup-
plied with the Microtan 65 computer and, along with its
Monitoring The Situation enhancement XBUG, is the basis of the rest of this article.
TAN BUG is rather special in that you can plug in either a
Before we take a detailed look at one particular monitor simple Hex keypad or a full ASCII keyboard and it will detect
and what it does it is necessary to understand the tasks that which one is being used. For the sake of simplicity, assume that
should be done first. The monitor must be aware of the size the ASCII keyboard is used. As soon as the machine is reset by
and location of the memory, the location of the I/O devices means of the hardware switch, the internal hardware reset vec-
and, most important of all, how to start everything up in the tor jumps straight into the start of the monitor. Being polite,
right way. 'user friendly' to use the jargon, the monitor announces its ex-
If we have informed the computer of these facts by istence and gives you a character on the screen known as a
writing a short machine code routine and a look -up table that prompt. Within the context of a monitor, the prompt and the
details the various devices and their functions, we can now cursor can be regarded as the same unless an error has oc -
proceed. cured and then a '?' is displayed.
We will assume that our microprocessor is being driven Before we can run any programs we first have to write
by an ASCII keyboard and that it will display the information them and thus we need a means of getting information into the
on a TV screen. How does the monitor know when a key has memory and changing it if necessary. This is achieved by the M
been hit on the keyboard? The usual procedure is to operate <addr> command which opens the specified address and
under interrupts. This is done by causing a special bit in the displays its contents on the screen followed by a prompt. We
CPU's status word to be set whenever a key is pressed. The can now type in the code that we require to replace that cur-
monitor is continually looking at this bit, even if it's doing rently stored, step back to the previous location, step forward
something else, and when it detects it, whatever is currently to the next location or go back to the monitor by pressing
happening is suspended and the I/O port that caused the inter- respectively ESC, LF or CR. These apparently meaningless
rupt to occur is examined. It knows which one this is by means mnemonics are ESCape, Line Feed and Carriage Return
of a wonderful device known as the interrupt vector. It can respectively and are interrupted in various ways by the
now read the value of the key that was pressed. monitor. Let us assume that you have written a program into
What the monitor does with this piece of information the memory of your micro using the monitor and that you now
depends on the type of monitor that you have. Some are very wish to run it. In the case of TAN BUG simply type 'G <addr>
complex and allow all manner of special things to be done in CR'. This tells the CPU to load the CPU's program counter with
the way of machine code programming. The one I am going to the specified address, to load the stack pointer with the begin-
take a close look at is a good example of the kind of complexi- ning of the stack area in RAM and to start obeying the instruc-
ty that you can achieve within a very small space. tions. Clever stuff. 418, -

ETI JANUARY 1981 17

 Doing It Slowly
The trouble with programs written in machine code is that
they tend to run extremely quickly. We can slow them down
by writing delay loops but we can also use a monitor com-
mand which gives us single steps. Keying S sets the process in-
to one -step -at -a -time mode. After each step has been process-
ed the program stops and goes back to the monitor with a full
display of the CPU's registers. You can execute the next step by TANBUG
keying P for proceed. It must be noted that a program step is
not just the contents of one address but the complete instruc-
tion such as 'jump to address A000'.
Because the main cause of programs crashing is the Fig 1. The monitor announces itself to the world and 'prompts' the user to do
wrong interpretation of information in the registers, the something. The is replaced by a 'T' in the event of an error.
monitor allows you to adjust their values in much the same
way as you can alter the contents of the memory. Even more
common than that is the occasional 'bug' that lurks within the
code and only jumps out at obscure times. We can catch this
by setting a trap for it called a breakpoint. We generally know
where the bug comes from but we don't know what causes it
to appear so we set the breakpoint to the relevant position in
the program and leave it running. When the bug appears and
takes the trapped route it trips the breakpoint and this causes a
complete printout of all the registers allowing you to find the
reasons for its sudden emergence. With the TAN BUG monitor
M100,0E,FF CR
you can set up to eight different traps, allowing bug catching
on a lavish scale.

Display Your Contents Fig 2. Typing M100 CR opens the specified location and reveals the current
value 0E. We have replaced this with FF and closed the location but we could
Keeping track of the program in the depths of the memory have stepped forward or back through memory by using other commands.
is made easy by having a list command. This allows you to
display memory contents on the screen in a regular format,
making the checking and copying on to paper easy. As the
final option in the TAN BUG repertoire, we can calculate off-
sets. Because it is quicker to tell a program to jump back ten L0400,3 CR
steps rather than to tell it the absolute address, there is a
relative jump command which allows you to move up to 127 0400 A2 FF 9A E8 86 17 20 B7
steps in either direction. To use this, merely key in the address
of the jump command, the address you wish to get back to and 0408 AO OF 20 73 FE 88 10 A9
CR. The monitor then gives you the HEX value for the relative
jump. 0410 20 8D E0 03 A9 00 85 00

Saving The Day

The basic Microtan 65 is equipped with only 1K of RAM
Fig 3. The monitor will list the program from any given address in blocks of
and out of this must be taken the stack requirements for the
eight bytes per line for up to 256 lines. Here we have selected three.
CPU and the monitor, the 512 bytes of video RAM and some
working space. The user is left with about 430 bytes for his pro-
grams although it is possible to use the video RAM area to
some extent. Because of this limited area it was not thought
necessary to include any cassette storage capability on the
CPU card; there isn't any space left anyway! Once one enters
the realms of expansion with the TAN EX card, cassette I/O is S CR
essential and the enhanced monitor package, XBUG, supplies G
this and more. 010 eFF 00 00 01
XBUG is packaged in a 2K EPROM and gives the user
three extra functions. These are cassette handling, a line -by- 010 20 FF 00 00 01
line assembler and a line -by-line translator. The latter two are P R
almost unique and, at this price level, give the system a distinct 010 20 FF 00 00 02
edge.
The cassette -handling software allows the saving and
loading of named files as well as the verification of saved files
Fig 4. By setting themonitor to operate in single steps, we can inspect the con-
against the memory at two speeds. The slow CUTS (Computer tents of each register in the CPU after each step before proceeding with the P
Users Tape Standard) 300 baud speed is generally used for im- command. The registers are; next address to be executed, CPU status value,
portant system files, and for any back-up copies because the low byte of the stack pointer, index X register value, index Y register value and
recordings made are inherently less prone to corruptions. That the accumulator value.

18 ETI JANUARY 1981

 FEATURE: Microbasics

The Next Step

Nowadays the almost universal introduction to high level

language programming is through BASIC. With a language
T400 eD like this, a new piece of software is required -
the Interpreter.
This is, if you like, equivalent to the mnemonic assembler in
040Q E8 INX h that it converts the 'English' of the BASIC commands into the
Hex code that the CPU needs. To avoid wasteful repetitions of
0401 DD ! the code, the BASIC will use routines that are already written
in the monitor, the cassette -handling routines for example.
This use of standard routines allows the BASIC program-
mer to call machine code programs from this BASIC program.
©COPYRIGHT MODMAGS Ltd This is often done to speed execution of a program or to per-
form a repetitive chore. On my system there is no 'Clear
Fig 5. Using the assembler, we define the starting address and the current
Screen' command in BASIC, so have a standard machine
I

memory value is displayed. We have overwritten this by keying INX which has code routine for this stored in memory, which call as re- I

been translated into its correct Hex code and the assembler has stepped to the quired.
next location in memory. The prompt symbol'!' is used to identify the fad that
you are in the assembler mode and the 'h' to the extreme right is the ASCII
character that corresponds to the Hex code. This ads as a check.
A Close Encounter
not to say that the fast speed, of approximately 2400 baud, is hope to be taking a very close look at one specific com-
is
-
I

unreliable one generally uses this for the convenience of puter in the next two episodes. As yet the computer hasn't ar-
loading programs quickly; a program takes eight times longer rived, but with luck next month will see the first part. The
to load using the CUTS format. The manual gives the setting reason for taking a look at a complete computer is to try to ex-
up information in two programs which should be tried at each plain the systems aspect, ie how all the bits and pieces fit
tape speed. I use a manual level control tape recorder which together, rather than continue to inspect the individual
also allows the tape speed to be varied slightly, but the system elements. ETI

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works perfectly on virtually any cassette recorder. The reason
that chose a rather more expensive machine is not because
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system to that of the person who is supplying the tape. It's so easy and tidy with the Easibind
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MULTI -OPTION
SIREN
Warbles, bleeps, rising tones,
falling tones and key-shifted tones,
with or without vibrato just a few -
of the near-infinite variety of sounds
generated by our Multi -option Siren.
Design by Ray Marston. Project
development by Steve Ramsahadeo.

This design has a total of seven variable controls plus six to disable the audio output signal during either the leading or
switch -selectable operating modes and can generate the trailing part of the VLF waveform or on alternate VLF -
such a vast range of different sounds that it is quite dif- generator cycles. To gain an insight into the functional effect
ficult to adequately give a written impression of the full of this gating facility, imagine that the siren controls are set to
capabilities of the project. produce a symmetrical VLF ramp waveform with lots of mod
The heart of the unit is a tone generator that can have its depth and no vibrato.
operating frequency varied over virtually the full audio range With the gating circuit turned off, the siren produces the
by a single tone control. The frequency of this tone generator familiar wailing sound. With leading gating applied the siren
can also be modulated by either or both of two more repeatedly produces a 'peeow' or falling tone sound followed
,generators, the first of these being a vibrato square wave by a blank period. With trailing gating the siren repeatedly pro-
oscillator. Both the vibrato rate and vibrato depth can be duces a 'wheep' or rising tone sound followed by a blank
varied by individual controls. Thus, a little bit of fast vibrato period. With alternate gating the siren repeatedly produces a
imposes a 'buzz' sound on the tone, while lots of slow vibrato wail sound followed by a blank period of equal length.
produces a sound like that of a tinkling piano key. Thus, the gating facility effectively trebles the variety of
The second frequency-modulation generator is a very-low -
frequency (VLF) oscillator that can produce either a pulse or a
sounds that our siren can produce - and three times a 'near-
inf inite variety of sounds' should be enough to satisfy anyone!
ramp waveform. Two mod shape controls allow the rise and The Multi -option Siren circuit needs a 12 V supply, which
fall times of the ramp or the on and off times of the pulse to be can be derived either from batteries or from the mains via a
independently varied over a wide range to produce a wide suitable supply circuit.
variety of frequency -modulation waveforms. The depth of All components are mounted on a single PCB to ease con-
modulation is fully variable by a mod depth control. struction. Begin by inserting all low profile components, ie
Thus, with lots of symmetrical VLF ramp modulation ap- wire links and sockets, followed by resistors, diodes,
plied, the circuit produces a 'wailing' American police-car capacitors and transistors, observing the orientation of all
sound without vibrato, or the sound of a repeatedly scaled (up polarised components. Fit the ICs last, taking care when handl-
and down) piano when lots of slow vibrato is applied. With a ing the CMOS 555.
little bit of symmetrical VLF pulse modulation applied, the cir- If you decide to use the recommended Vero case, drill all
cuit produces the familiar 'dee-dah' British police -car sound the holes to accommodate the potentiometers, switches and
without vibrato, or the alternate sounds of the repeated ham- loudspeaker vent. Fix the loudspeaker in the upper half of the
mering of one piano key followed by the similar hammering of case and hold it in place with a few drops of the ever faithful
a different key when lots of slow vibrato is applied. The circuit Super -glue. The PCB must be centralised, so that the two bat-
can, of course, generate a virtually infinite variety of sounds tery holders can be placed either side. To enable the holders to
between these extremes. fit in this way the battery connectors are not used. The power
connections are soldered directly onto the studs, so take care
not to apply excessive heat. A piece of insulating tape can then
Gating Facilities be stuck across the connections to stop interference with the
front panel.
In addition to all the above sound generating facilities After a visual check, you will now be able to produce a
we've provided the ETI Siren with a number of gating func- variety of sound effects that will span the galaxy; yes, you too
tions. The gate is driven by the VLF oscillator and can be used can have the best battery -powered bird caller in the land.

22 ETI JANUARY 1981

 PROJECT

Cd
470u
133
2k2 814
D1 2k2
8 R7
R1
4k7 47k
RV3 C3
4M7 1 8
84 R9 MOD 5
RS
2k2 2k2 2k2 DEPTH
3 ICI 2 PULSE 015
SW1 262
R2 R6 IC4
RAMP IC3 3
334 2M2
D RV6
2
100k
VIBRATO
RATE
RV1 RV7
470k 470k 8V5
MOD MOD 10k +
SHAPE SHAPE + R8
VIBRATO
47k
DEPTH
Ti 4+7
4n7
T15
+0

NOTE
IC1. 54 ARE ICM7555
IC2 IS CA3140
ICS.IS CO40278
0 01,35 4 ARE BC109
36
+12V 02 IS BC212L
Dl -5 ARE 154148
0615 154001

16
SPEAKER
K
880 T0 680
"5-7-6
CL CLK OTAL
11200

+ ICSb
ALT ICSa
OFF R
`
GATING O RV7
10k
VOLUME

017
4k7

0V

016
22k

Fig.1 Circuit diagram.

HOW IT WORKS
The heart of the project is the tone generator designed around IC3.
This is a fairly conventional 555-type astable, except that C2 charges
via R13 and the constant current generator formed by Q2 and its
associated resistor and diode networks. Normally, the output of IC2
(feeding D4) is at half -supply volts, so Q2 base is at a couple of volts
below the positive supply value. The operating frequency of IC3 is
variable via tone control RV4. The output (pin 3) of the IC3 tone
generator is divided -by -two to provide a symmetrical waveform (via o 0
SW3
ON
IC5b) and the resulting audio signal is fed to the speaker via Q4-R17 ,12V
and volume control RV7.
IC4 is wired as a perfectly conventional 555 type astable and is us-
ed as a vibrato generator, with its square wave output being used to
frequency modulate the IC3 tone generator via pin 5. The vibrato rate
is variable via RV6 and the vibrato depth is variable via RV5.
IC1 is also wired as a 555 -type astable, but in this case the charge
and discharge times of Cl are independently varied by RV1 and RV2 oV

respectively and the circuit operates at a very low frequency (VLF).

The output of the VLF oscillator can be used to frequency-modulate
tone -generator IC3 via 1C2 and constant -current generator Q2, the pin
3 output being used to provide pulse modulation and the Cl output to
provide ramp modulation. The depth of modulation can be varied by Fig.2 Alternative battery and mains power supply options.
mod depth control RV3, which enables the gain of IC2 to be varied
from near -zero (RV3 = zero) to approximately x2 (RV3 = 4M7).
The square wave (pin 3) output of the VLF oscillator can also be us-
ed to synchronously gate the audio output signal of the siren on and
off via Q3. When this transistor is driven to saturation (by a high bias to BUYLINES
R16) it kills the input signal to amplifier Q4. If R16 is driven directly
from pin 3 of IC1, the audio signal is killed (gated off) when the VLF
output is high. If R16 is driven from the collector of inverter Q1, the There should be no problem in obtaining any of the components used
audio signal is killed when the VLF output is low. If R16 is driven from in the ETI Siren. All should be available from mail order suppliers
the output of divide-by -two flip-flop ICSa, the audio signal is killed on advertising in this issue. If you have trouble obtaining a 68R
alternate VLF cycles. loudspeaker, Technomatic should be able to help.

ETI JANUARY 1981 23

 PROJECT: Multi Option Siren

PARTS LIST
Resistors all 1/4W 5% C3 4u7 63 V electrolytic PCB type
R1,10,17 4k7 C4,7 470u 25 V axial electrolytic
R2 33k C5 luO 63 V electrolytic PCB type
R3,4,5,9,12, C6 100n polyester Mullard C280
14,15 2k2
R6 2M2 Semiconductors
R7,8 47k IC1,3,4 1CM7555
R11 10k IC2 CA3140
R13 6k8 IC5 4027B
R16 22k Q1,3,4 BC109
Q2 BC212L
Potentiometers D1-5 1 N4148

RV1,2,4 470k linear D6 1N4001

RV3 4M7 linear
RV5 10k linear Miscellaneous
RV6 100k linear SW1,3 DPST miniature toggle
RV7 10k logarithmic SW2 1 pole 4 way rotary switch
LS1 68R
Capacitors 4 Section battery holders (HP7 type) (2 off)
Cl 4u7 35 V tantalum Vero Case (order code 202.210371)
C2 4n7 ceramic Knobs to suit (8 off)

RV1 + RV2 SW1 RV3 RV4 RV5 RV4

COMMON WIPER WIPER
RV2 RV3
WIPER

SW2 I-)
SW2 (ALT)

SW2(+)

OV

RV7
(VOLUME)
SW1 (PULSE) RV1 SW2 RV5 RV6
COMMON VIBRATO VIBRATO
Fig.3 Component overlay. DEPTH RATE ETI

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inverting input. C4 to C7, R4,5 and PR1 form a T-notch filter, which
CW Filter provides frequency selective negative feedback over IC1. R4 and R5
also bias the inverting input of the device. A T-notch filter allows most
one of the most desirable features of a communications receiver is frequencies to pass readily, but at and close to its operating frequency
a set of really good IF filters for the various modes of modulation. it gives a high level of attenuation. Thus, in this case it gives virtually
Presumably due to the expense and complexity of such circuitry, this is 100% negative feedback and only about unity voltage gain at most
lacking in many sets. In such cases it is often possible to obtain a worth- frequencies. However, at its operating frequency there is little feed-
while improvement in performance by using an audio filter with a back and high voltage gain. This gives the required narrow passband.
response tailored to suit the required mode of reception. A filter of this PR1 controls the bandwidth of the filter and a fairly flat response
type is of most help for CW (Morse) reception, where only a very nar- will be obtained at maximum resistance. Decreasing its resistance
row bandwidth is needed. In fad, an infinitely narrow bandwidth is the gives a sharper and narrower response, but too low a resistance will
theoretical ideal, since the CW signal is just a single frequency! In give an unusably sharp response. The circuit might even start to
practice, a bandwidth of a few hundred Hertz is necessary, since it is oscillate. R1 attenuates the input signal to a level that gives roughly
very difficult to tune to a signal and stay accurately tuned to it with a unity gain at the centre of the passband, but the exact voltage gain
narrower bandwidth. depends on the setting of PR1. The output can be fed to low, medium,
The circuit uses an integrated circuit audio amplifier (TDA2006) in or high impedance headphones, or a loudspeaker. Current consump-
the non -inverting mode, with R2 and R3 being used to bias the non tion is about 15 mA.
do -O
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AUDIOPHILE
It's almost time for Rudolph the red -nosed guinea pig (everyone's had
to economise) to drag his sleigh across your roof. If you haven't sent
your letter .o Santa yet, Ron Harris offers a few sound suggestions.
Iis that time of the year again, is it not? Out with the
plastic holly, stale booze and cast-iron fruit cake. At
Format For Mats And Things
work everyone goes around smiling and saying "cheers" A glance at any audio emporium will show you that there
too often, all the time checking people over with hungry eyes to are more than just a few accessories and gadgets to choose
see who is gonna grab who at this year's booze -up. Goodwill to from these days and it would have been totally impossible to
all men and all that. cover them all; by the time we published this, someone would
Another quaint little custom widely practised in some have released a hundred more. Beside which, not all the vended
social circles is that of spending money that doesn't exist upon items can even remotely meet their manufacturer's claims. l've
things which are totally unnecessary and giving them away to been very selective, therefore, about which items to include. If
people who don't want them anyway, in return for which you you don't find a particular item here, that in itself is no
are guaranteed to receive several pieces of ultra-modern junk condemnation. However, everything which is included, is
yourself. Sheer unadulterated lunacy really. recommended!
Why not change things this year? As you are most unlikely There is in addition a 'special' section for what think are I

to get Felicity Kendal, regardless of who you ask (l've written to 'special' items and these are written up in more detail than the
Santa seven years running with no luck, so far -
why should rest. Prices appended to each are typical prices you can expect
to pay in the shops, inclusive of VAT. It might be an idea to leave
you be any different, eh?), something remotely hi-fi might make
the pain and heartache of disappointment a little less hard to this article lying around with certain items heavily ringed in
bear. Now, unless you're friends with a few dozen Arab Sheiks it flourescent yellow, or something. Alternatively be direct and hit
is also unlikely that, on the morning of the 25th, you will awaken a few friends over the head with it -
you never know, as well as
broken bones you might just get a stylus cleaner or two.
to find a neatly packaged Meridan, SME or Linn sat sitting
beneath the Woolies tree .. . Items appear in no particular order of merit or anything
Audiophile this month is dedicated to providing a few else.
dozen or so ideas for additions and improvements to hi-fi (Oh yes, Merry Thingy and all that.)
systems of all denominations that are financially feasible, be it
your intention to give or to receive. It is especially more blessed
to give when you can afford it.

Above: Discguard. I'm always suspicious of things

to spray onto records, but this seems harmless
-

i
enough if I can overcome the hidebound con-
servative attitude that the less stuff I put under the
Above the Lencomatic record cleaner. This is the most unusual of the hordes of tracking cleaners arund the stylus, the less will end up stuck all over it!
shops these days. Rather than fit it to the deck on a nice plain, ordinary, boring pillar it attaches to the Discguard is a permanent anti -static treatment
perspex lid and that evil looking tongue rests on the spindle to locate the device! There is a little carbon -fibre which is undetectable audibly (we tried it!) and
brush and a large pad on the business end. Perfect for lazy people or those who wish to aspire to such heights greatly reduces the LP's ability to attract dust.
of inaction. The only drawback is the somewhat odd appearance. Price: £8.93. Price:- £4.50.

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 Above (and below!): Now this has got to be the Idea Of The Year! Without
passing any comments
too - -and you mucky minded lot out there can keep quiet
this is a vibrating stylus cleaner from Audio Technica. There is a pad at
the end, attached to a vibrator within the body of the device. You lower the
Above: Technics SH -50P1 stylus pressure gauge. A long way from little weights stylus onto the pad and leave it alone for a few seconds. The clever little
this. A strain gauge measures the downforce present and reads out the tracking widget meanwhile proceeds to shake all the muck off the stylus!
weight on a meter. It is accurate to about 0.1g if set-up properly -a reference Ingenious in the extreme and it works superbly. Sheer magic. Never in the
weight is provided - and looks very very flashy in use. Just the thing to impress
- field of human grooves has so much been cleaned so well by so little. There is a
Technics?
-
the neighbours and yourself! I like this idea how about a digital version eh,
price:- £17.95.
bottle of cleaner supplied to deal with really bad cases of encrustation.
Thoroughly and totally recommended. Every home should have two.
Price:- £9.95.

Not all turntable mats

are designed to be
anti -resonance à là
the Metrocare. This
Goldring is primarily
anti -static and is corm
posed of carbon
fibres to provide a
leak-path to earth for
Above: Turntable mats are a favourite tune-up these days and these are conse-
the charge present on
quently a large number of them around. This is one of the newest. The
Metrocare has a very high surface tension -
VERY high. It grips an LP like a
the LP.
Price:- £3.90.
Scotsman grips his drink and thus provide an excellent bond. price- £16.75.

The ultimate accessory? The Thorens Reference deck, built with no com- Above: the Exstatic carbon fibre sweep arm. Of all the millions of Dust -Bug
promise whatsoever to price. It weighs 90 kgs, claims to possess unmeasurable descendents available this is my favourite. It looks very classy indeed and does
rumble and wlf at 0.02%, is a subtle 620 x 360 x 510 mm in size. The chassis is the job better than most. An earthing lead is provided to form a conductive
aluminium cast, filled with iron grain. In other words it is very big, very heavy, path to ground static encountered in mid-sweep and the counterweight pro-
and very expensive (circa £4,000). Supposed to sound pretty good too. vides playing weight adjustment to optimise tracking. Price:- £8.40.

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Above: the Metrocare anti-resonance clamp. This 's Above: a smallie-but-goodie. Just the thing to buy
formed of clear Perspex with a brass center. The with the change from an LP! The Exstatic stylus
idea being that it is fitted over the spindle atop your care kit only costs 90p and will earn that back with
records, to clamp them firmly onto the mat, thus de - the first wipe of the brush! Goon - you know it
warping warps and supressing resonance. Used makes sense. Make a good present for the person
together with a good turntable mat the clamp can that bought your Des O'Connor Greatest Hits last
offer a worthwhile improvement in sound quality, year. If he plays that sort of stuff, SOMEONE bet-
especially in the bass. price:- £4.54 ter take care of his stylus and quick!
Price:- £0.90.
Below: aneat little notion this. As the cleaning tape
passes the heads, it rotates a cunningly placed
rotary magnet which simultaneously de -magnetises
them. The magnet is moved away automatically
within the cassette by the spooling action.
Price:- £3.50.

Above: do you suffer from dirty, ingrained,

groove dust? Do your records lack that new-look
sparkle? Are your highs too low and your lows
distorted? Give your LPs a face-lift with the
Metrocare Rejuvenating Fluid!
This is literally applied like a face -pack from
Above: Triple Checker! Well, it is. A record the bottle, being smeared across the surface and
weight, spirit level and 45 RPM adaptor all in one. allowed to dry into a thin plastic film. This is then
That little ball bearing you can see lurking under peeled away, taking most of the gunge with it!
the glass rolls around in a shallow dish to indicate Price:- £4.24.
how level the deck is (inaudibly might add) and
1

the thing is so heavy no warp will dare defy it! The

Triple Checker comes from Goldring and costs; Below and left: the Exstatic record brushes. Both
Price:- £6.00 consist of carbon fibre bristles, with the wiper
possessing a pad down the centre for better dust
collection. Both come with a stand.
Prices:- £6.00 and £7.50 (super).

Above: one for those always in the dark. A light

from Goldring, which fits onto the dust-cover (or
cupboard door) wherein lurks the record deck and
switches on as you open the door! A little mercury
switch does the work, leaving you free to return to
whatever it is you were doing in the dark
Price:- £12.00.

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 NEWS: Audiophile

Above: the tracking cleaner for automatic record

players. It attaches to the headshell. From
Metrocare at price:- £1.68.

Above: how about playing your record under water? Or under liquid anyway. The Lencoclean has been
around a long time and continues to have its followers. It is a wet-playing system, which means that the arm
(filled with fluid) tracks ahead of the stylus, dispensing a band of liquid into the groove. Any matter present is
held in suspension when the stylus arrives and has minimal effect. No more snap, crackle and pop. No more
static. Quiet backgrounds guaranteed.
The penalty to be paid is that once used, always used. Dry playing becomes impossible because the
mud in the grooves has to be suspended else it gathers around the stylus somewhat rapidly. As I said, the
system has a lot of followers and works superbly. It is up to you whether you take the plunge!
Price:- £5.93.

Left and below: TDK make two head de-

magnetisers, one very pretty cassette
unit (left) which is fully automatic and
absolutely beautiful! The conventional
unit below (not to scale!) is designed for
reel-to-reel mainly and is superbly con-
structed.
Price:- £11.25 (cassette)
£21 (reel-to-reel).

Above: the renamed Spectra mat. Dumpa it is

called now apparently, but it is still one of the very
best of the turntable mats to be purchased work-
ing well on a wide range of decks.
Price:- £19.80.

Below: the Metrocare 'cling' cleaner. A perma-

nent 'sticky' roller which never needs replacing.
Just wash it when dirty and start again!
Offers On Offer
The ETI switchboard has glowed red in the night since we
Price:- £5.87.
ran our hi-fi system offer a couple of issues back. The most oft
asked questions were whether the equipment was purchasable
separately and where it could be heard.
The answers are yes -
prices below -
and at Videotoné s
showroom in Crofton Park Road (see advert in this issue). We
chose the system for its sound vs price performance and if you
make the trip to Videotone you'll see what we mean. Take a
copy of ETI along and you can buy at the prices quoted below.
But be quick about it as time, tide and stock levels wait for no
man!
ST 4120 tuner £55 + £3 p&p
ST 4130 amplifier £50 + £3 p&p
SC 3200 cassette deck £75 + £3 p&p
(reduced again from £88. Too
good to our readers we are!)
GB2 loudspeakers (pair) £45 + £7 p&p
Incidentally, since Audiophile uses a Coral MC81 quite
extensively as a reference, Videotone are prepared to let ETI
readers buy one at a good discount on normal prices. An MC81
and H300 head-amp will cost you £44.50 and £45.00
respectively in stead of £48.87 ( + p&p) and £51.75 ( + p&p). Add
a quid to each for postage as usual and tell them ETI sent you!

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UNIVERSAL
TIMER
Our two-range (1-10 and 10-100 min) timer has excellent
stability and produces a 30 S pulsed alarm sound
at the end of each timing period.
The unit is mains powered,
can switch 15 A mains loads
and can give either make or break
timing operation.
Design by
Ray Marston.
Project development by
Steve Ramsahadeo.

Most analogue (pot controlled) long-period timers Construction

published in hobby magazines use a 555 one-shot IC
and a large electrolytic capacitor as their main timing Most of the circuitry (with the exception of T1, the relay,
elements. Unfortunately, conventional electrolytic
capacitors have very wide tolerances (typically -
50% to
the switches and pot) is mounted on a single PCB, the con-
struction of which should present few problems. Note that
+100%) and suffer from relatively large and unpredictable IC1-3 (CMOS types) should be mounted in suitable sockets
leakage currents. Consequently, these simple circuits cannot and voltage regulator IC4 needs to be fitted with a small heat-
be relied upon to give accurate or repeatable timing periods or sink.
to give periods significantly exceedingly minutes or so. When construction is complete, fit the PCB in a suitable
Our ET! Universal Timer gets away from the conventional case, together with the mains transformer and the heavy-duty
design approach, with its inherent disadvantages, by using an relay (which MUST be fitted in the specified socket) and pro-
astable clock generator and a divide -by-8192 CMOS counter ceed with the interwiring. Take special care over the interwir-
as its main timing elements, the astable period being controll- ing of the relay contacts and SW2 and the mains connections.
ed by a pot and a highly stable polyester capacitor. Conse- Finally, drill a small hole (roughtly 4 mm) in the top of the case,
quently, our timer has excellent accuracy and stability and bond the PB-2720 acoustic transducer below it and connect it
can fully span the1 min to 100 m ins timing range in two switch - to the rest of the circuitry.
selected decade ranges.
Our timer has a few other unusual features. It is mains
powered and has a relay -switched mains output lead that can
be used to feed power to external loads (heaters, lamps, etc); Testing
the relay can switch mains currents of up to 15 A and a mode
switch enables the timer to give either make or break timing When the unit is complete, give it a functional test as
operations of the external loads. follows. First, connect the unit to the mains and check that its
Timing operations are initiated by a push-button start neon indicator illuminates when SW2 is set to TIMED BREAK
switch and a pulsed -tone alarm sounds for 30 S to give an audi- position and turns off when SW2 is set to TIMED MAKE. Now
ble warning on the completion of each timing cycle. The unit set RV1 to its minimum position, set SW1 to the '1-10 min'
has a variety of practical uses in the home, workshop, range and firmly operate PB1. Check that the neon immediate-
darkroom, etc. ly changes state, indicating that the relay has turned on and

38 Ell JANUARY 1981

 PROJECT

o
.12V

PB1 RLA
START 1

R1
2k2
C3
100n
I 16
C4
47u
R5
4k7
01

RESET

R2
39k
2 ICI 10 IC2
LK
39k
RV1 4705 27k
arok
SET
TIME

TX
Owl RLA PB 2720
113 1 V
1M0 >1000 R8
1-10 mint -100 mine 2M2
C5
10u
110cz
c1
10011 T 100 'C:' COPYRIGHT MODMAGS Ltd

77777

Fig.1 Circuit diagram.

NOTE:
ICI IS ICM7555
IC2 IS CD40206
IC3 IS CD4011B
IC4 IS 78M12
01 IS BC214L
D11S1N4148

.H IC4 +12V
D2 & D3 ARE 1N4001
BR, IS 50V, 1A BRIDGE
RLA IS 12V RELAY, COIL RESISTANCE
1008 MIN: 3 SETS OF HEAVY-DUTY
I240V, 10A) CHANGEOVER CONTACTS
To IS AMBIT PR 2720 TRANSDUCER

C9
100n
TIMED
MAINS
INPUT L2A 1
5 2+
CB
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25V
INDICATOR

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OUTPUT
SOCKET
(C'; COPYRIGHT MODMAGS Ltd

Fig.2 Circuit diagram of the power supply, incorporating the switched relay output.

the timing period has begun; also check that the relay turns off
BUYLINES
again at the end of the timing period (roughly one minute) and Most of the components used are readily available from suppliers
advertising in this issue. In case of difficulty, Watford Electronics can
that the acoustic alarm operates and generates a pulsed -tone supply the relay specified.
signal for roughly 30 S when the timing period is complete.

HOW IT WORKS
The circuit comprises four main blocks, these being an astable clock Timing operations are initiated by momentarily closing PB1,
generator (IC1), a multi-stage binary divider (IC2), a relay driver (Q1) thereby connecting the supply to the 1C1 -1C2-Q1 circuitry. As PB1 is
and a gated alarm -call generator (1C3), all powered from a 12 V closed, a reset pulse is fed to pin 11 of IC2 via C3 and causes the
regulated line provided by IC4. counter's registers to set to zero, driving the output of IC2 low. As IC2's
The clock generator is designed around IC1, a CMOS version of output goes low it drives Q1 and the relay on via R4-R5, thereby caus-
the 555 timer. The chip is wired in the astable mode and generates ing contacts RLA11 to close and maintain the supply to the circuitry
clock signals with periods variable over the 7.3 mS to 732 mS range via once PB1 is released.
RV1 and SW1. The output of IC1 is used to clock the multi -stage As soon as PB1 is closed, IC1 starts to oscillate and generate clock
CMOS binary counter designed around 1C2, which is effectively wired pulses, which are then counted by IC2. On the arrival of the 8192nd
in the 'divide -by -8192' mode; the output (pin 3) of this counter is nor- clock pulse the output of IC2 switches high, turning Q1 and the relay
mally low but goes high on the arrival of the 8192nd clock pulse. off and causing contacts RIM to open and break the supply connec-
The output of IC2 is used to drive relay RLA on via Q1 and to gate tions to 1C1 -1C2-Q1. The timing sequence is then complete.
on the alarm-call generator (IC3) via the D1 -R6 -C5-R8-R7 network. This C4 imposes a slight turn-off delay on Q1, so that the output of IC2
generator comprises a fast astable (IC3c-lC3d) and a slow astable (IC3a- remains high for 100 mS or so before the relay turns off. This brief high
IC3b). The slow astable is gated on by a momentary high output from period is sufficient for the IC2 output to fully charge C5 via D1 and R6,
IC2 and then gates the fast astable on and off at a rate of about 2 Hz. thereby activating the IC3 alarm -call generator, which produces an
The alarm -call generator part of the circuit is permanently con- audible pulsed -tone signal in the PB -2720 transducer. Once the relay
nected to the 12 V supply lines, but the IC1-1C2-Q1 parts of the circuit has turned off, the charge on C5 slowly leaks away via R8 until, after
are only connected to the supply rails when PB1 or relay contacts about 30 S, insufficient charge remains to gate IC3a on, at which point
RLAI1 are closed. The complete circuit functions as follows. the alarm-call generator turns off. The entire operating sequence is
then complete.

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 PROJECT: Universal Timer

P81 D3 RL1 &

RV1 PB

SW1
RV1

SW1

OV AND D3
ANODE

TRANSDUCER

Fig.3 Component overlay.

PARTS LIST
Resistors all '/4 W 5% Semiconductors
R1 2k2 IC1 ICM7555
R2,10 39k 1C2 CD4020B
R3,9 1 MO 1C3 CD4011 B
R4 6k8 IC4 78M12 or 7812
R5 4k7 Q7 BC214L
R6 470R BR1 50 V, 1 A bridge rectifier
R7 27k D1 1N4148
R8 2M2 D2,3 1N4001
R11 47k
Potentiometer
RV1 470k Linear Miscellaneous
Capacitors SW1 1 pole rotary switch
C1,3,9 100n polycarbonate SW2 DPDT toggle 15 A 240 V
C2 1u0 polycarbonate PB1 momentary push button
C4 47u 25 V axial electrolytic Tx1 transducer PB 2720
C5 10u 63 V electrolytic PCB type RIA 12 V coil resistance>100R. 3 pole changeover,
C6 220n polycarbonate contacts rated at 240 V, 10 A and 11 pin relay
C7 10n polycarbonate base 15 A rated (see Buylines).
C8 1000u 25 V axial electrolytic T1 12 V, 6 VA

Calibration
Once the unit is functioning correctly, you can proceed
with the scale calibration. The obvious (and very time consum-
ing) way to do this is to check the timing periods obtained by
varying RV1 against a stop watch, by trial and error, until
suitable RV1 calibration points are found.

Alternatively
If you have access to a reasonably accurate 'scope, a far
easier way to calibrate the timing scale is to directly measure
the period of the IC1 clock waveform, noting that a period of
7.32 mS corresponds to a timing period of precisely one
minute. Thus,1 min = 7.32 mS, 5 mins = 36.6 mS, 10 mins =
73.2 mS, etc.
The upper timing range of SW1 is approximately a decade
up on the lower range, so a single calibration scale can serve
for both ranges. The tracking accuracy of the two ranges
depends on the relative accuracies of C1 and C2 and will
typically be within 10% if good polyester components are us-
ed. If you want precise tracking, you can achieve it by replac-
ing C2 with a 820nF polyester capacitor and then padding its
Construction is fairly straightforward. IC4 needs a small heatsink and CMOS value up by trial and error, until precise coincidence of the '5
ICs1-3 should be mounted in sockets. m in' and '50 min' points is obtained on the two range scales. ETI

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 FEATURE

i/o INTERFACE
Computers share a common failing
with man (and woman) they use a -
variety of different languages and
dialects. This design by Clive Cartlidge
lets the Compucolor 11 talk to a
whole new family of computers.
The interfacedescribed here was originally built to
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connected to any one of four "mainframes" at North
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GEC 4082, an HP 2000E, an ICL 2960 and an ICL 2904; both of
the latter machines being front ended by 7502 processors. After
The Transmitter
construction, however, it became obvious that the device had a The same clock signal may be used for the transmitter as
much wider appeal and could be used in a variety of for the receiver. The external reset pulse is also common. When
applications where bit length and parity changes were this is applied the 'Transmitter Buffer Empty', End of Character
necessary. and the Serial Output lines of the device are driven to logic 1.
This device was required to overcome the problem that the Data occurring on the Data Input lines, pins 26-33, is strobed
Compucolor II transmits and receives eight bit characters from into the device by a pulse on pin 23, the Data Strobe. Once this
its RS232 port, whereas the mainframes mentioned above all has occurred, the Transmitter Buffer Empty (T BMT) flag goes to
transmit and receive seven bits with an even parity bit added. a logic 0, indicating that a character is being transmitted and the
The UART is an LSI sub -system which accepts binary device is unable to accept further characters until this flag
characters from either a terminal or a computer and returns again to logic 1. The device is double buffered and so
transmits/receives this character with appended control and when the TBMT flag returns to logic 1, one full character time is
error detecting bits. All characters contain a start bit, five to available for loading the next character without any loss in
eight data bits, one or two stop bits and either an even/odd or a transmission speed.
no parity bit. This is all hard wire selectable on the UART Data transmission is initiated with the transmission of a
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The UART Receiver is ready for transmission.
The UART requires a clock signal 16 times the designed
baud rate. Initialisation is performed by applying a reset pulse Control bits
to pin 21. This sets the Data Available flag, pin 19, to a logic 0. The number of bits per character (five through eight)
Reception of data starts when the serial input signal changes together with a parity bit (odd, even or none) and one or two
from a marking state (logic 1) to a spacing stage (logic 0). This stop bits can be selected by strapping appropriate pins on the
condition constitutes a start bit and it is valid if the serial input UART to logic 1 or logic 0. These selections apply to both the
line continues to be at logic 0, when centre sampled, eight clock receiver section and transmitter of the chip.
pulses later. If this is not the case, however, and the serial line
has returned to logic 1 when sampled, the start bit verification
process will be reset. After a genuine start bit has been received
Code Converter
and verified by the process above, data bits, parity bit if used One particular problem encountered when using this
and stop bits are received. interface was that most of the logging -in data received from the
On receiving parity and stop bits, the receiver will compare mainframes was in lower case ASCII code. While most terminal
the transmitted parity and stop bits with the 'expected' pattern devices would simply display this as upper case, the
and indicate any errors by changing the parity error flip-flop Compucolor II treats lower case code as graphics display
and/or the framing error flip-flop to a logic 1. information. This difficulty is overcome by the NAND gate
When a full character has been received, internal logic code converter (IC10). The circuit's logical function simply
examines the 'Data Available' line to see if data has been read drops bit six when bit seven is set to a logic 1, effectively
out. If the line is at a logic 1, the receiver will assume that data converting lower case code to upper case before it emerges
has not been read out and the over -run flip-flop will be set to from the interface.
logic 1, indicating an over -run error. If 'Data Available' is set to A second problem was encountered when using the device
logic 0, the receiver will assume that data has been read out. with the HP 2000 Basic system. This was the need for a break
After the Data Available line goes to logic 1, indicating a key. Break not being a valid ASCII character, it cannot be
character has been received, the receiver shift register is ready implemented through the UART. This is easily cured by fitting a
to accept the next character and has one full character time to push button switch on to the computer side of the interface as
remove the first character received. shown.

43
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IL46 ICSb 18
R4 R5 C6 7
6
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2 5 2 NOTE.
3 IC1 IS SN75152
---.2.1IC4a 73
t5 1C2 IS SN75150
14 IC3 & 6 ARE AV -3-1014A
1 47n 4711 t4 I04 & 5 ARE 74123

1
A 1 3
Nt/TE
ALL POINTS TO BE
6
4 DA
IC7 IS MC14411P
ICB IS 74121
IC9 4 HELD HIGH le. AT LOGIC 1 9 109 & 10 ARE 7400
SHOULD BE CONNECTEO IC 9b
Z
01-6 ARE BC1081F REQUIRED
LED1-6 ARE ANY SMALL LED IF
REQUIRED
7012 ARE g2Ye8 4V7

2 11
17 21

40

COMPUCOLOR SEE TABLE

20 1 14

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MPL18 107
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Fig.1 Circuit diagram.

HOW IT WORKS
On witching on the power, the monostable multivibrator IC8 gives a 100
uS positive-going pulse at its 'Q' output, pin 6. This is applied to both
IC9vIN1

UARTS at their reset inputs, pins 21. This pulse is also inverted by the
NAND gate IC9b and used to reset the baud rate generator chip 1C7 at
pin 10. The clock signal is applied to both UARTs at pins 40 and 17 at 16
times the baud rate required. Referring now to Fig. 2, the pulse timing
diagram, it will be seen that at To pin 2 of IC9a is at logic 1 (derived
from the Transmitter Buffer Empty flag of 106). Assuming reception of a
character by UART IC3, pin 1 of IC9a will go to logic 1 when data
becomes available on the reception of a complete character. This is
shown on Fig. 2 at T3. The output of the NAND gate, pin 3 of IC9a will, IC9 PINS 0

therefore, go to logic 0.
This negative-going pulse is used to strobe the received character
into the transmit buffer of the second UART at pin 23 (Data Strobe) and
to trigger monostable multivibrator IC4a whose output, pin 9, will go to
a logic 1. NAND gate IC9 pin 2 is now returned to logic 0 as the Transmit
Buffer Empty flag of DART IC6 will be driven to logic 0, having been
'filled' with a character. The time delay shown on the diagram is due to
chip propagation which proves ample in the design shown. After a
timing delay in the first monostable set by timing components C3 and
R4, pin 9 on IC4b goes to logic 0 (T2 on the timing diagram). Pin 12 on
1C4 follows it and this signal is used to reset the Data Available flag on Fig.2 Pulse timing diagram.
DART 1C3. At this stage, once the Transmitter Buffer Empty line of
UART IC6 has returned to logic 1, the circuits are back in their original BUYLINES
states and ready to accept the next character.
This description also applies to characters flowing through the Most of the components required can be ordered from suppliers
interface in the opposite direction. IC1 and IC2 are both dual level advertising in this issue. In case of difficulty, advertisers specialising in
converter chips which convert RS232 levels (usually ± 12 V) to TTL computer hardware may be of assistance.
levels of 0 V and 5 V. The variable regulator (RC4149D) is a Radiospares component -
RS No. 306011.

44 ETI JANUARY 1981

 FEATURE: I/O Interface

NOTE
01 IS 9C109
Pin No. Function User Baud
FP. PARITY ERROR R13
Rate
OHOVEPNONEPRON 949 5,009
ON Fa4N11NG EaHON I940 1 Fl 9600
á1VI6V RFC TIFIE
C GOO.9IGNT MOOM4GS L, I

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- 2 F3 4800
3 F5 2400
4 F7 1200
5 F8 600
6 F10 200
7 F9 300
72E
PRI
8 F11 150
Ók
1120r-AAA IN OiuHN
9 F14 75

i 10
11
12
13
Reset
NC
Ground
F13 109.9
Fig.3 Circuit diagram of the power supply and LED indicators if required. 14 F12 134.5
15 F6 1800
PARTS LIST 16 F4 3600
Resistors all 1/4 W 5% unless otherwise stated 17 F2 7200
R1 10M 18 F15 921.6 kHz
R2, 3 2k2 19 F16 1.843 MHz
R4, 5, 6, 7 22k 20 Crystal
R8 72k (120k + 180k in parallel) 21 Crystal
R9 47R 2 W
R10 18k
22 rate select
R11 4k7 23 rate select
R12 390R (six if required) 24 +5V
R13 3k9 (six if required) Table 1
Potentiometer MC14411P pin connections and clock speeds
PR1 20k 10-turn preset Pins Logic 0 Logic 1
Capacitors 35 Parity No parity
Cl, 11 470n polyester
Odd parity
39 Even parity
C2 2u2 35 V tantalum
C3, 4, 5, 6 47n ceramic
36 One stop bit Two stop bits
C7, 8 1000u 25 V axial electrolytic
C9, 12 1n0 ceramic Character Pin 37 Pin 38
C10 100n ceramic Lengths
Semiconductors 5 bits Logic 0 Logic 0
IC1 75152 5 bits Logic 0 Logic 1
IC2 75150 7 bits Logic 1 Logic 0
IC3, 6 AY -3-1014A 8 bits Logic 1 Logic 1
IC4, 5 74123
IC7 MC14411P
Table 2.
IC8 74121 UART control connections (1C3,6).
IC9, 10 7400 1 Vcc Power Supply (+ 5 V)
IC11 7805
2 NC
1C12 RC4194D
Q1 BC109 (six if required)
3 Ground
ZD1, 2 BZY88 4V7 4 Received Data Enable RDE
BR1 1 A bridge rectifier 5-12 Received Data Bits (RD8-RD1)
LED1 0.2" LED (six if required) 13 Parity Error (PE)
Miscellaneous 14 Framing Error (FE)
XTAL MPL18 (1.843 MHz), 12ü12 6 VA transformer, Veroboard, SW1 15 Over run (OR)
SPCO pushbutton, SW2 DPDT toggle, case. 16 Status Word Enable
17 Receiver Clock (RCP)
18 Reset Data Available RD3
19 Data Available (DAV)
20 Serial Input (SI)
21 External Reset (XR)
22 Transmitter Buffer Empty (TBMT)
23 Data Strobe DS
24 End Of Character (UDC)
Serial Output
25 (SO)
26-33 Data Bit inputs (DB1-DB8)
34 Control Strobe (CS)
35 No Parity (NP)
36 Number of stop bits (TSB)
37-38 Number of bits per character
39 Odd/Even parity select
40 Transmitter Clock (TCP)

Table 3.
AY -3-1014A pin connections.
The method of construction is not critical. The author's board is shown above.

ETI JANUARY 1981

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48 ET! JANUARY 1981

 PROJECT

LED TACHO
A unique two-range tacho that gives an analogue RPM display on a bar
of 21 LEDs. The display flashes to indicate an alarm condition when the
RPM exceed a preset limit. Design by Ray Marston. Project development
by Steve Ramsahadeo.

The ETI Tacho/Alarm is an all solid-state project. It

displays engine speed in analogue form (like a con-
ventional tacho) as an illuminated section of a line of 21
LEDs. The length of the illuminated section is proportional to
the engine speed, so that half of the scale is illuminated at half
of full-scale speed, and so on. In other words, the display is in
bar rather than dot form.
The Tacho/Alarm can be used with virtually any type of
multi -cylinder petrol engine. It has two speed ranges, each of
which can be calibrated by a preset pot to give any full-scale
speed range required by the individual owner. Our prototype
is calibrated to give full scale readings of 10,000 RPM and
1,000 RPM on a four -cylinder, four-stroke engine. The lower
range is of great value when adjusting the engine's ignition and
carburation for recommended tick -over speeds. The upper
range has adequate resolution (500 RPM per step in our case).
A unique feature of our product is the provision of a visual
over -speed alarm facility, which causes the LED display to
rapidly flash on and off when the RPM exceed a preset level; switch. On our prototype we've used a DIL slide switch,
the tacho continues to indicate the actual RPM under the mounted directly on the PCB, for this purpose. Some readers
alarm condition. Tachos are normally placed directly in front may prefer to mount this switch off -board.
of the driver in sports/racing cars, so this visual alarm system is (4) Note that the values of C2 and C3 must be chosen to suit the
a highly effective 'attention getter' in such vehicles. engine type and full-scale RPM ranges required (see the con-
The unit is designed for use only on vehicles fitted with version graph). Our prototype, calibrated to read 10,000 RPM
12 V electrical systems. It can be used with conventional or and 1,000 RPM on a four-cylinder four-stroke engine, uses C2
capacitor -discharge (CD) ignition systems and is wired into the and C3 values of 22nF and 220nF respectively.
vehicle with three connecting leads. It can be used on vehicles When the construction is complete, connect the unit to a
fitted with either negative or positive earth electrical systems. 12 V supply and check that only LED 1 illuminates. If all LEDs
illuminate, suspect a fault in the wiring of IC1.

Construction Calibration
The complete unit, including the 21 LED display, is The unit can be calibrated against either a precision
mounted on a single PCB. Take care over the construction, tachometer or against an accurate (2% better) audio gen-
paying special attention to the following points: nerator that gives a square wave output of at least 3 V peak -to-
(1) Our prototype uses a display comprising a linear row of 21 peak. The method of calibration against an audio generator is
square LEDs, mounted horizontally on the PCB. You may as follows,
prefer to use a semicircular display of LEDs, in which case you Connect the tacho to a 12 V supply and connect the
can mount the display on a separate board of your own design, square wav, output of the audio generator betweeen the 0 V
with suitable connections to our board. In either case confirm and CB terminals of the unit. Check against the conversion
the polarity and functioning of each of the 21 LEDs, by con- graph to find the frequency needed to give the required high
necting in series with a 1 k0 resistor and testing across a 12 V range full-scale RPM reading on the type of engine in question
supply, before wiring into place on the PCB. Note that the LED and feed this frequency into the tacho input. Switch SW1 to its
colours can be mixed, if required. high range (10,000 RPM on our prototype) and adjust PR1 for
If you use the same display form as our prototype, bend full-scale reading. Now set the generator to the alarm frequen-
and adjust the LED leads so that each LED slightly overhangs cy and adjust PR3 so that the display flashes. Recheck both ad-
the edge of the PCB when soldered into place. justments.
(2) Seven link connections are made on the PCB. Also note that Now switch SW1 to its low range (1,000 RPM on our pro-
the external connections to the unit (0 V, + ve and CB) are totype), set the required full-scale frequency and adjust PR2
made via solder terminals (Veropins). for a full-scale reading on the tacho. Note that the alarm facili-
(3) Range -changing is achieved via a three -pole two-way ty is inoperative on this range.

ETI JANUARY 1981 49

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Fig. 1 Circuit diagram.

HOW IT WORKS
The ignition signal appearing on a vehicle's contact -breaker (CB) that they perform as a single 20 -LED voltmeter with a full-scale range
points has a basic frequency that is directly proportional to the RPM of of 2V4. This full-scale value is determined by precision voltage
the engine. Our tacho works by picking up the CB signal, extracting its references built into the ICs. The full-scale reference voltage (2V4) is
basic frequency, converting the frequency to a linearly -related DC generated across R16 and PR3. The configuration of our voltmeter is
voltage and then displaying this voltage (and thus the RPM) on a line of such that it gives a bar display, in which LEDs 1 to 11 are illuminated at
21 LEDs. The basic tacho can thus be broken down, for descriptive pur- half -scale or LEDs 1 to 21 are illuminated at full-scale. R7 to R12 are
poses, into an input signal conditioner section, a frequency -to -voltage wired in series with the display LEDs to reduce the power dissipation of
converter section and a LED voltmeter display section. the two ICs. LED 1 is permanently illuminated so that the RPM display
does not blank out completely when the engine is stationary with the
The input signal conditioner section comprises R1-R2-R3-ZD1-C1. ignition turned on.
The CB signal of a conventional ignition system consists of a basic The alarm section of the tacho is fairly simple. 1C4 is wired as a
RPM-related rectangular waveform that switches alternately between voltage comparator with a stable reference voltage fed to its non -
zero and 12 V, onto which various ringing waveforms with typical inverting (pin 3) input from PR3 and with an RPM -related voltage fed
peak amplitudes of 250 V and frequencies up to 10 kHz are superim- to its inverting (pin 2) input from R13 via SW1c. The output of IC4 is us-
posed. The purpose of the input signal conditioner is to cleanly filter ed to enable or disable astable multivibrator 105 and the output of IC5
out the basic rectangular waveform and pass it on to the F -to-V con- is used to enable or disable the inputs to the IC2-1C3 voltmeter via Qt
verter. It does this first by limiting the peak amplitude of the signal to and R14.
12 V via R1 and ZD1 and then filtering out any remaining high fre- At low engine speeds (below the alarm level) the input of IC4 is
quency components via R2 -R3-C1. The resulting clean signal is passed driven high, thereby disabling the IC5 astable by preventing C8 from
on to the input (pin 1) of IC1. discharging. Under this condition the output of IC5 is driven low, cut-
IC1 is a frequency -to-voltage converter chip with a built-in supply ting off Q1 and enabling the tacho circuit to operate in the normal
voltage regulator. The operating range of the IC is determined by the way.
value of a capacitor connected to pin 2 and by a timing resistor and At high engine speeds (at or above the alarm level) the output of
smoothing capacitor connected to pins 3-4. In our application, two IC4 is driven low, thereby enabling the IC5 astable to operate at a rate
switch -selected presettable ranges are provided. The DC output of the of roughly 2 Hz and alternately drive Q1 on and off. In the moments
IC is made available across R13 and is passed on to the high - that Q1 is cut off, the tacho operates in the normal way, but in the
impedance input terminals of the IC2-IC3 LED voltmeter circuit via moments that Q1 is driven on its collector pulls the pin 5 input ter-
series resistor R14. R14 is essential to the operation of the alarm sec- minals of IC2 and IC3 to near -zero volts and thereby effectively blanks
tion of the tacho. the LED displays. The LEDs flash rapidly under the alarm condition,
IC2 and IC3 are LED display drivers. Each IC can drive a chain of 10 but continue to indicate RPM values.
LEDs, the number of LEDs illuminated being proportional to the The alarm point can be set in any position on the tacho scale by
magnitude of the IC's input signal. Put simply, the ICs ad as LED PR3. SW1c is used to disable the alarm section when the tacho is set to
voltmeters. its low (1,000 RPM in our prototype) range. Note that the power supply
In our application, the two LM3914 ICs are cascaded in such a way to the alarm is decoupled from the main supply by D3 and C9.

ETI JANUARY 1981

 ..
PROJECT: LED Tacho

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12STROKE ENGINES!
The completed unit can either be mounted in a special
E.G. 10000 RPM = 500 N, ON A OCV LINDER 6 -STROKE cut-out in the vehicle's instrument panel or (preferably) can be
- 373 IN ON gL
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assembled in a home-made housing and clipped on top of the
500
instrument panel. In either case try to fit some kind of light
shield to the face of the unit, so that the LEDs are shielded

,
from direct sunlight.
To wire the unit into place, connect the supply leads to the

.
403
tacho via the vehicle's ignition switch and connect the unit's
Y4pe0 CB terminal to the CB terminal on the vehicle's distributor.
Note that the unit can be fitted to vehicles using either positive
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Fig. 2 Conversion graph to determine the values of C2 and C3.

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R1,2,5 10k C4 1u0 35 V tantalum
R3,13 22k C5 4u7 35 V tantalum
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R22 6k8 ZD1 BZY88 12 V
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Potentiometers D3 1N4001
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LINEAR ICs NUMERIC LISTINGS TTL Nand LSN 7415169 VARICAP TRANSISTORS CAPACITORS
- 74434 1.15 7415112 0.38 2.00
TB41206 1.00 Kß4413 1.95 7444N 1.12 7415113 0.38 741704 2.30 TUNING DIODES AUDIO DEVICES_ All 5mm or less spacing
L200 = 4_95 684417 1.80 74004 0_13 7445N 0.94 7415114 0.38 7415170 2.00 I1Á1020.080.30 ßC237
31,1541/: SOv
U237B 1.28 T044420 2.25 741500 0.20 74464 0.94 741184 0.83 7415174 1.20 84121 0.080.30 80238
213k, 34 3,417,6133
02478 1.28 Kß44208 1.09 7401N 0.13 741547 0.89 74120N 1.15 741754 0.87 I'IT210 0.080.30 ßC239
412, 1331, 151, 1í3P..0.04
U2578 1.28 Kß4423 2.30 741501 0.20 74484 0.56 74121N 0.42 7415175 1.10 802048 130307 0.080.36 223,271,361,47!'
U2676 1.28 684424 1.65 74024 0.14 741548 0.99 741224 0.46 74176N 0.75 1381058 111:308 0.080.36 ',6I',6331',ß21, 1051.0.05
[11301R 0.67 Kß4431 1.95 741502 0.20 741549 0.99 741234 0.73 7417714 0.78 86109 130309 0.080.27 15ÚP,2201,1753'
1143014 0.30 1.95 74034 0.14 745114 0.17 7415124 1.75 741815 1.65 MVM125 ßC413 0.10 1.05
684432 1301', 3901,4701...0.055
[1130813 0.96 684433 1.52 741503 0.20 741.551 0.24 741254 0.38 7415181 3.50 138212 BC414 0.11 1.95
14Ú,242,36(3,467..0.06
124308N 0.65 684436 2.53 7404N 0.14 74534 0.17 7415125 0.44 7415183 2.10 KV1210 130415 0.072.45 106 (0.01.u61,.,.0.05
I143390 0.66 1454437 1.75 741504 0.24 7454N 0.17 741264 0.57 741844 1.35 KV1211 BC416 0.08 1.75
213,474 0 06
183484 1.86 Kß4438 2.22 7405N 0.18 741554 0.24 7415126 0.44 74185N 1.34 KV1226 16.546 0.121.95 10033,2205 0 09
113514 0.38 684441 1.35 741505 0.26 741555 0.24 74128N 0.74 7415190 0_92 KV1225 í3C556 0.122.75 6tX4OLITHLC CERAMIC
1.03534 0.76 Kß4445 1.29 74068 0.28 7460N 0.17 74132N 0.73 74192N 1.05 KV1215 ßc550 0.12 2.55
108,1000 0 16
1143748 3.75 Kß4446 2.75 7407N 0.38 741563 1.24 7415132 0.78 7415192 1.80 KV1225 ßC560 0.122.75
34380N-14 1.00 6134448 1.65 74088 0.17 7470N 0.28 7415136 0.40 741934 1.05 SWITCHING AND 8.639 0.22 11-:0771114'

[M3804-8 1.00 NE50444 2.26 741508 0.24 74724 0.28 7415135 0.60 7415193 1.80 PIN DIODES ßC640 0.23 1610 5031)65 IN....0.09
143818 1.81 NE55323 1.85 7409N 0.17 7473N 0.32 741414 0.56 741944 1.05 SHOTTKY DIODES 2SC1775 0.18 P01,613TER (513341NS)
2N419CE 1.95 S06000 3.75 741509 0.24 741573 0.38 741424 2.65 741960 0.99 2SA8724 0.14
136263 0.62 lOtnn LEAD SPACING
NE5444 1.80 74104 0.15 7474N 0.27 741430 3.12 7415196 1.10 25D666Á 0.30
516270 2.03 84182 0.19 1014,22N,33N 0 17
NE5554 0.30 SL6310 2.03 741510 0.24 741574 0.28 741440 3.12 7415197 1.10 2566464 0.30
ßA244 0.17 474,684,1004 0 19
NE556N 0.50 SL6600 3.75 74114 0.20 7475N 0.38 7415145 0.97 741988 1.50 2506684 0.40
84379 0.35 2204,4704 0 22
NE5608 3.50 741511 0.24 7476N 0.37 74147N 741998 1.60 2586488 0.40
SL6640 2.75 1.75 TD41061 0.95 luF 0 29
NE5624 4.05 51.6690 3.20 7412N 0.17 741576 0.38 741484 1.09 7415247 0.93 250760 0.45
7415257 1_08
SIGNAL DIODES POLYESTER (GENERAL)
NE564N 4.29 SL6700 2.35 7413N 0.30 741578 0.38 7415148 1.19 2513720 0.45
7414N 0.51 74804 0.48 741.5260 1.53 & RECTIFIERS 2SC2546 0.19 10o5 LEAD SPACING
NE5658 1.00 ICL8038CC 4.50 741508 0.99
NE5664 1.60 MS19362 1.75 741515 0.24 74814 0.86 741513 0.55 7415279 0.52 144148 0.06 2541084 0.20 104,15N,22N,33N..0.06
NE5704 3.85 MSL9363 1.75 7416N 0.30 7482N 0.69 7415151 0.84 7415283 1.20 144001 0_06 2502547 0.19 473,681,1000 0 08
51624 3.28 HÁ11211 1.95 7417N 0.30 74858 1.04 74153N 0.64 741,5293 0.95 144002 0.07 2541085 0.20 220N 0 11
TBA651 1.81 11811223 2.15 74208 0.16 741585 0.99 7415153 0.54 7415365 0.49 185402 0_15 AUDIO POWER 20:85 LEAD SPACING
uA70913C 0.64 HÁ11225 1.45 741520 0.24 741586 0.40 74154N 0.96 7415366 0.49 (2891 0.07 DEVICES 2205,3300,47031...0.18
uA709PC 0.36 HÁ12002 1.45 74214 0.29 74890 2.05 74155N 0.54 7415367 0.43 AÁ112 0.25 MYIAR
2S8753 2.34
uA710HC 0.65 HA12017 0.80 741521 0.24 7490N 0.33 7415155 1.10 7415368 0.49 8RIf0515: 17341 SPACING
2S13723 2.34 5615
uA710PC 0.59 HÁ12402 1.95 7423N 0.27 741590 0.90 741568 0.80 7415374 1.80 14/50V 0.35
256133 3.00 1140,1031,224,334..0.08
u4741CN 0.66 0812411 1.20 74258 0.27 74910 0.76 741574 0.67 7415377 1.95 64/200V 0.75 2SJ 48 3.00 100N 0 09
uA741C4 0.27 HÁ12412 1.55 7427N 0.27 741591 1.10 7415157 0.55 7415379 1.30
256134 3.10 200er 3 r'nn SPACING
uA747CN 0.70 1E13741 0.33 741527 0.44 7492N 0.38 7415158 0.60 7415393 1.40
251135 3.75 22014,470N 0.17
uA748C4 0.36 05766608 0.80 7428N 0.35 741592 0.78 741594 2.10 2SJ 50 3.75
uA753 2.44 741528 0.32 7493N 0.32 74160N POLYSTYRENE
0.82 TOKO COILS AND FILTERS 00535 0.52
ta4758 2.35 FREQUENCY DISPLAY 743014 0.17 741593 0.99 00F, 151, 181,221,
7415160 1.30 SEE THE EXTENSIVE SECTION 80536 0.52
TBA810AS 1.09 741530 0.24 7494N 0.78 27P,47P,56P,68P..0_08
& SYNTHESISER ICs 741614 0.92 IN OUR NEW PRICE LISTS AND 80377 0.33
T8A820M 0.75 74324 0.25 7495N 0.65 1008, 1808, 22OP,
7415161 0.78 CATALOGUE 80378 0.33
TCA940E 1.80 SAA1056 3.75 741532 0.24 741595 1.14 74123162 1.30 270P,3.30P,390P...0.09
7437N 0.40 7496N 0.58 LF/HF FIXED INDUCTORS &)165 0.30 4708,6808,820P...0.10
T141028 2.11 SAA1058 3.35 741634 0.92 80166 0.31
T1241029 2.11 SAA1059 3.35 7438N 0.33 741596 1.20 7415163 0.78
-FULL E12 RANGE 140,182,185,188..0.11
784 series luH-1mll 0.16 SMALL SIGNAL 282,287,353,3119..0.12
TD41054 1.45 11C9010C 14.00 741,538 0.24 7497N 1.85 741648 1.04
TD41062 1.95 141232 19.00 74400 0.17 7415107 0.38 7415164 1.30 8Rß series RI DEVICES 4147,5316,658,105 0.13
TDA1072 2.69 741540 0.24 7410914 0.63 100u14-33mH 0.19 131194 0.18
1611242 19.00. 741654 1.05 TANTALUM BEAD CAPS
TO410744 5.04 MSL2318 3.84 74414 0.74 7415109 0.70 7415165 1.04 IORB series 130195 0.18 16v: 0.22,0.33,
TD41083 1.95 MSM5523 11.30 7442N 0.70 7411014 0.54 741678 2.50 33mH-12033H 0.33 330224 0.22 0.68,1 0 0 18
TD41090 3.05 MSM5524 11.30 741542 0.99 741114 0.68 IORBH series 8F241 0.18
16v: 2.2,4.7,10..0.19
HA1137 1.20 MSM5525 7.85 12089-1.53) 0.55 81274 0.18 6v3: 22,47 0 30
1iA1196 2.00 M345526 7.85 B1440 0.21 10v: 22,100
4043 0.85 PIE20 SOUNDER 0 35
13A1197 1.00 MS45527 9.75 0.44 BF441 0.21
4044 0.80 VOLTAGE REGULATORS 1832720
T1141220 1.40 MS855271 9.75 ßF362 0.49 ALUMIN ELECTROLYTICS
LM1303 0.99 ICM7106CP 9.55 4046 1.30 ßF395 0.18 RADIAL (VERT. MOUNT)
1.55 4047 0.99 78series 0.95 81479 0.66
LM1307 ICM7107CP 9.55 (uF/voltage)
4049 0.52 79series 1.00 CRYSTAL FILTER PRODUCTS LEDs
MC1310P 1.90 ICM72168 19.25 3F6795 0.55 1/63,2.2/50,4.7/35
4050 0.55 78Mseries 0.65 10.7MHZ -2 POLE TYPES: 5MM RED 0.12
MC1330 1.20 ICM7217A 9.50 81,1391 1.33
3MM RFD (',.EAR 0.15 10/16,15/16,22/10
MC1350 1.20 888629 3.85 4051 0.65 78Lseries 0.35 10M154 15K112 131 2.49 BEN/92 0.60 0 08
79L05 0.85 10.7MHZ 8 SOLE TYPES: 3MM RED 0.15 30/6.3
HÁ1370 1.90 SP8647 6.00 4052 0.65 BFT95 0.99
4053 0.65 78MOr2C 1.75 1014481 15kHz 144 14.50 2.5 X SMM REO 0.17 22/16,33/10,
IfA1388 2.75 95H90PC 6.00 BFY90 0.90 47/10
79MGr2C 1.75 34402 7.5KHZ 8W 15.50 5314 GREEN 0.15 0.09
T1141490 1.86 11010551 2.45 4063 1.09 40238 0.85
334M CN CLEAR 0.16 10/63,22/50,33/50,
MC1496P 1.25 51)44015 4.45
4066 0.56 723CN 0.65 1014220 2.4KHZ 858 17.20
GREEN 0.16
RI POWER 47/16,100/16 0 10
4068 0.25 1200 1.95 HF F16135 FILTER: 314161
5116101 1.60 H012009 6.00 2.5 X 5MM (34 0.20 DEVICES 47/63,100/25,220/16
SL1611P 1.60 4069 0.20 T1Y31412 0_75 534084 34.5MHz HF 32.00
HI)44752 8.00 5MM YELLCW. 0.15 01166AF 0.95 470/6.3 0 12
SL1612P 1.60 4070 0.20 NE55534 1_25
3MM YE1.164 CL 0.16 283866 0.85 100/63,470/16,
SL1613P 1.89 4071 0.20 LM317MP 1.48 RADIO CONTROL CRYSTALS 0 18
511620P 2.17 CMOS 4000 SERIES 4072 0.20 143 37MI' 1.48 3MM 5011114 0.18 SMALL SIGNAL 1000/10
(No splits available) 1000/16,470/63 0.23
S11621P 2.17 4073 0.20 2.5 X 5MM YE 0.20 RF FET/MOSFET
MICROMARKET AM TX: - 5MM OR7XGER11) 0.20 1000/63,2200/16 0.30
S11623P 2.24 4001 0.17 4075 0.20 81256 0.38
3rd (1F 3OpF H(:25Ú 1.65 5MM ORA Cl. 0.29 3300/25 0 69
51624C 3.28 4000 0.17 4076 0.90 25655 0.28
80804/2 7.50 AM/FM RX:- 3MM ORN1GERED 0.19 1000/100 0 88
S11625P 2.17 4002 0.23 4077 0.20 256168 0.35
8212 2.30 3rd OT 30pF 1102511 1.65 2.5 X 51414 ORA 0.24 10000/70 3 00
S11626P 2.44 4008 0.80 4078 0.20 1310 0_69
SL1630P 1.62 4009 0.58 4082 0.20 8214 3.50 FM TX :- 5MM INFRA RES) 0.56 J176 0_65 AXIAL. (HORIZ. MJUM)
8216 1.95 Fund 20pF 110250. 1.85 ß1W41 IR OFT 1.51
SL1640P 1.89 40100 0.58 4093 0.78 40823 0.65 1/25,4.7/16,6.4/25
SL1641P 1.89 40114E 0.20 4175 0.95 8224 3.50 Pairs FM 3.25 114 OPT .PLR 1.44 40673 35651 10/16 0 08
T1142002 1.25 40118 0.20 4503 0.69 5251 6.25 Pairs AM 3.10 514M CLIP 0.04 35145 0.49 4.7/63,22/10,22/16
TI142020 3.00 4012 0.55 4506 0.51 8255 5.40 [CDs 35651 0.54 33/16 0 09
ULN2242A 3.05 4013 0.55 4510 0.99 3.5660 0_58 47/25,100/16 0 10
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C830800 0.70 4016 0.52 4512 0.98 6810 5.95 32.768 kHz 2.70 5 digit 8.95 81961 0.70 1000/16 0 25 -

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CA3090AQ 3.35 4019 0_60 4518 1.03 6850 4.90 455kHZ 5.00 35648 1.64 1000/35,4700/16 0.45
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 The cause of the Ariane rocket accident in May 1980 Trials of the improved AIM-54C Phoenix missile continue. This US Navy photo
shows an engineering development model being fired from an F-14 Tomcat
has been found. As I reported in October's Astrologue, fighter at the Pacific Missile Range. Once again, the new model, teamed with the
the second test flight of the European launcher lasted Hughes' AWG -9 RADAR fire control system, behaved perfectly, passing well
only two minutes. The vehicle broke up in flight and exploded. within the lethal distance of the drone target. The Phoenix is regarded as one of
Extensive tests, simulation and examination of wreckage the world's most technologically advanced tactical missiles.
recovered from the sea were necessary to narrow down the
range of hypotheses and eventually reproduce on the test -stand testing proceeds satisfactorily. The fourth and last test flight
the behaviour of the faulty engine. would then be scheduled for June 1981. The first operational
It was proved that the cause of the engine failure was not launch could take place in October.
external to the engine itself, or due to a foreign body present at
ignition or an acoustic 'ground efect' during lift-off. AWOL Satellite
Accident investigators have found that the failure was due Late last year, RCA's multi -million dollar Satcom III
to combustion instability at high frequency (above 2 kHz) in one satellite disappeared 14.5 S into the 28 S apogee kick motor
of the four first stage engines 5.75 S after ignition. The vibration burn (to place the satellite in geostationary orbit). A study of the
lasted only 0.3 S, but it was so violent that it abruptly altered the incident has suggested two possible causes.
characteristics of the fuel injector. Damage to the injector If, when the motor fired, the exhaust cone broke, hot gases
destroyed the engine 64 S after ignition, starting a propulsion would have melted the back end of the satellite, destroying the
bay fire, which destroyed the vehicle 108 S after lift-off. communications equipment. Alternatively, if, after the motor
fired, the solar array was deployed prematurely, suffering
Fuel Injection structural damage due to thrust, a total power loss would ensue.
The fuel injector is a very complex element of the rocket As exhaust overheating was observed prior to loss of contact,
design. It is used to deliver almost 250 kg of fuel and oxidant to the review board has opted for the first alternative.
the combustion chamber through nearly 1,000 orifices. Its In addition to the cost of the launch and hardware
failure was probably due to slight variations in component involved, RCA may lose a further $20 million in expected
manufacture, although the injectors behaved normally in revenue. However, the venture was insured for around $77
nearly 200 engine development tests. To resolve the problem, million.
injector manufacturing tolerances are to be altered and In the meantime, Satcom II l's customers can use 11
transponders on another satellite (Comstar D-2) for $40,000 per
injectors will be selected by static firings on the engine test-
stand. transponder -
the same as the Satcom usage charge. Comstar
D-2's full charge is normally $70,000 per transponder. RCA will
The third Ariane vehicle should be equipped with the new
injectors and ready for launch by the end of March 1981, if launch a replacement satellite in June 1981.

54
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 FEATURE: Astrologue

projects reflects in his authoritative writing on the subject. In

nearly 400 pages, The Observer's Spaceflight Directory updates
and augments the smaller Observer's books on manned and
unmanned spaceflight. It includes sections on space
programmes in 14 countries, tabulations of manned and
unmanned flights and blow by blow accounts of satellites and
launch vehicles from Oscar to Skylab and Surveyor to the
Space Shuttle. Soviet projects are also covered extensively.

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Across 1.
4.
7.
CROSSWORD CLU

Messenger of the Gods, fir t in line from the Sun. (7)

Car step seen through prisr is. (7)
One of those returned fron i the Moon in a rocket. (4)
1

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2

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ll5.6
9 10
8. Such a wing on a variable eometry aircraft. (5)Go
10 Major or minor, a friend of o(4)
11 In Scorpio and in plant a re sistor.(7)
13. Benny's friends in the sky s end out streams of gas.
(4) n 12
15. Getting up and down short 'y giving lots back. (4)
17. Getting on course for the h loon initially in fast 13 to 15 16
limousines. (3)
18. LEM -
4: Neil Armstrong - 2, giving support. (4)
22. Imitates Bonny and Sam. (d 17

24. Troubled SOS in grim for fi st Mercurial Gemini

11111
man. (7) 18 19 20 21 22 23
27. National Oceanic and Atm )spheric Administration.
(4)
24
28. Peenemunde led to Saturn for him. (5)
31. Join Oriental take-off for o le. (41
32 The seriousness of the dow nward pull.() 25
33. Enterprise will never be thi c, Columbia.
27 28 29 31

Down 1. The Vikings headed here ar id returned in express

ramjets. (4)
2. Company trek carrying a p iyload. (6)
3.
4.
5.
Plane turn about vertical a (is way back.(3)
In part, it's unlikely to prov i de a shining example. (3)
Propulsive force through A moriran ctrPot (Al
Shepard or Bean in a Lancaster bomber. (4)
32 33
111111
6.
8. Liberty Bell did this, we hear - five accross the
channel. (4)
9. Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite
leaves. (4) NAME
12 At Los Angeles south missile. (5)
13. Pasadena's famous laboratories -
tenth, sixteenth
ADDRESS
and twelfth. (3)
14. So, point to call for help. (3)
15. A damp reception for astronauts partly due to phase
angle. (3)
16. The French southern Launch Escape System. (3)
19. French place of departure for Ariane. (6)
20. Graduate back with credit for nebula. (4)
21. Brief moment on our satellite. (4)
23. Scheme and French celestial body. (6) NUMERICAL VALUE
25. A single letter pulling down at sea level. (3,1)
26. Southern seaman only coming out at night. (4)
29. Narrow beam fired by futuristic gun. (3)
30. Nameless aircraft alias airborne crockery. (3) ETI

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1
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AUDIOPHILE FM
TUNE
A high performance
stereo tuner with preset and
manual tuning facilities, LED tuning
and signal strength scales. Optional extras are an
automatic search-and -lock tuning facility and a stereo LED audio level
indicator. Design by Ray Marston. Development by Steve Ramsahadeo.

The heart of this unusual FM stereo tuner project is a

ready-built type 7254 tuner module available from Construction
Ambit International. This module has built-in varicap We strongly recommend that you build up the individual
diodes and is tuned by an externally applied DC voltage. It re- units of this project one at a time and interconnect and test
quires a mere handful of external components, plus a them on the open bench before fitting the full set of modules
regulated 12 V power supply, to make a ready -to-run tuner (with or without the optional 'extras') into the final case. Start
unit with switch selection of muting, AFC and mono/stereo off by building the power supply unit and check that a stable
functioning. The audio output of the module (about 200 mV 12 V is available at the output of IC1.
RMS) can be fed directly to the input of any stereo audio Next, refer to the basic wiring and interconnection
preamp. diagram and temporarily wire up the 7254 module as shown,

Spot the Tune

In our Audiophile tuner unit we've provided the basic 7254
module with switch-selected tuning either with one of four
preset pots for fixed station selection, or with a 10 -turn pot for
normal manual tuning. As an optional extra, you can also tune
with a special search -and -lock circuit which automatically
locates and locks on to strong FM broadcast stations. This cir-
cuit is provided with 'search' buttons that can be used to rapid-
ly find the approximate location of a wanted station or reject
an unwanted station.
We've designed our FM tuner to cover the 87.5 MHz to
104.5 MHz frequency range, with tuning indication provided
on a linear 20 -LED frequency scale. We've also provided the
unit with a 10 -LED signal -strength meter and with an optional
stereo audio level indicator with 10 LEDs on each channel. The
completed 'full option' unit is exceptionally attractive, with
lots of fixed and moving lights, and gives a very impressive per- The Audiophile FM Tuner has been designed to match the Audiophile 4000
formance in the automatic 'search -and -lock' mode. preamp and power amplifier (featured in ETI October 1979).

ETI JANUARY 1981

 PROJECT

connecting the following components in place: R1, R2, R3,

LED 1, SW1, SW2, SW3, SW4, PR1 to PR4, RV1, R4, R5. Note
Signal Strength Meter
that on our prototype unit we used six interlocking push but- Next, build up the optional LED signal strength meter on
tons (including one for the 'automatic' tuning mode) to make PCB 'C', noting that R39 is mounted on the underside of the
SW4 and mounted them on their own PCB, together with PCB and that square LEDs are again used. In this instance the
multi -turn preset pots PR1-4. Connect the unit to the 12 V LEDs are mounted vertically on the PCB and special care must
power supply, connect an antenna (a few feet of wire should be taken to establish the LED heights, as follows. Make a
be adequate) and connect the audio outputs of the module to mock-up of the signal strength meter section of your final
a preamp/power amplifier combination. front panel, complete with a cut-out for the 10 -LED display,
Switch the unit on, turn SW4 to position five (manual tun- temporarily fit the PCB in its final 'fixed' position behind the
ing), SW1 (muting) on, SW2 (AFC) off, SW3 (mono/stereo) to front panel, push the two end LEDs into position on the PCB
mono and check that the unit can be tuned with RV1. Check with their faces flush with the front of the panel and then
that interstation noise is suppressed to a reasonable level solder into place. Now fix the remaining eight LEDs in place,
when mute switch SW1 is on. If necessary, trim the 100k pot on using a straight edge across the two end LEDs to give the cor-
the 7254 module to obtain satisfactory muting. Check that the rect height adjustment. When construction is complete, con-
unit is functional in the four preset positions of SW4. Finally nect the unit to the power supply and to the 7254 module, scan
switch SW3 to the stereo mode and check that LED 1 turns on the band in the manual mode and adjust PR3 so that the
when a stereo station is tuned in and that stereo noise is not ex- lowest signal strength LED is barely on with the weakest of in-
cessive. If necessary, trim the 10k pot on the 7254 to obtain the put signals; you'll find that only the lowest three to seven LEDs
correct stereo operation. illuminate under most signal conditions.
Now make up the 20-LED frequency scale on PCB 'A'.
Note that this board uses square LEDs, mounted horizontally.
Fit the LEDs in place with great care, ensuring that their front Auto Search And Lock
faces are all in line and overhang the edge of the PCB by the The search and lock circuit is an optional 'extra' and re-
thickness of the front panel of your proposed tuner case. quires some care in setting up. Construct the PCB as shown in
When construction is complete, make the connections to the the overlay, taking care to use good quality (low leakage) tan-
power supply and to pin 1 of the 7254 module. Switch on and talum components in the C7 position. Temporarily remove the
adjust PR2 to set 1V75 between point 'A' and ground. Check link from the completed PCB, connect the board into the tuner
that the frequency scale can be fully scanned via RV1 in the circuit, TURN THE AFC OFF (SW2), turn SW4 to auto position
manual tuning mode, noting that the PCB is fitted upside and switch the unit on. Check that the frequency scale can be
down in the final tuner case, so that the display moves to he scanned up and down using the fast and slow search buttons
right with increasing tuning voltage and frequency. (PB1-4) and that a selected station remains in tune for a

AUDIO OUTPUT

SW5a
SKT2 L SKT3
1 12V IREG OUT OL
SKI FS1
75R N 500mA
125
78Cl
H CT
IA
OSN HEAT
ail
ANT

R1
1Y5
TYPE 7254
FM STEREO TUNER
MODULE -i SIGNA
M
-
L10-STRLEDENGTH

(BOARDETERCI
SINK)

ìW5E N

oE

11 12 3 14 15
/7)n /7/77
12V
4.7 IREG)
R3 LEDI
680R STEREO 1
TUNING
VOLTAGE
FROM
SW3 PIN 12
(RIGHT/ OPTIONAL
MONO
o
STEREO
-b IREN
IREG(
FROM
STEREO AUDIO -LEVEL
INDICATOR
110 LEDS
PERR D KANNELI
,12V PIN 11 Qom'
(REG) (LEFT)

f 1

NOTE:
BR1 IS 50V. IA BRIDGE RECTIFIER
Ti IS 12V I6V-0-6V 112V A
MAINS TRANSFORMER
AUTO SEARCH/LOCK
BOARD
(BOARD RI
Fig.1 Basic wiring and interconnection diagram.

20 -LED
FREQUENCY -SCALE
(BOARD AI BUYLINES
SW4
SEARCH SEARCH
TUNE
SELECT
SLOW FAST The heart of this project is the FM Stereo Module 7254, obtained from
0E
6 FBI P82 Off Ambit International.
The LM3916 could present a problem for your local component
AUTO
il. emporium. However, Watford Electronics are now stocking this
3 84 l+ device and the chrome push buttons, PB1-4.
0r O
0CH
FAST Square LEDs should be available from the major advertisers in this
SEARCH S S AR
issue.
Our case was chosen from the ever -popular Classic II range of-
LE023
fered by West Hyde Developments. Order as Classic II CDJ.
LED22
SEARCH LOCK
(RED) (YELLOW)

ETI JANUARY 1981 63

reasonable time (at least a minute) when the buttons are Now switch SW4 to the auto tuning position, drive the tun-
released. If all is well, insert the link on the PCB. ing scale fully to the left with the PB4 fast left button and then
Switch SW4 to the manual tuning position, tune upwards release PB4. The circuit will now start slowly scanning up the
(with RV1) towards a reasonably strong station and very band (to the right), looking for a strong station. When a suitable
carefully adjust PR2 so that the search LED (LED 22) is normal- station is located, the circuit will scan fractionally past the
ly on, but turns off and switches lock LED 23 on just as the peak signal strength position and then lock on, driving on LED
signal strength indicator goes past its peak reading position. 23. The search LED will subsequently give an occasional flash
Repeat the action several times, checking that the lock LED as a correction pulse is generated to maintain correct tuning. If
acts as an effective 'optimum tuning' indicator. necessary, trim PR2 very slightly to obtain the same action.

2V
(REG)

LED LED LED

LED
LEDO LEDI LED8
11 15 17 1
LED2
` LED

-
.r,"\
12
-41-10: LED
22k 13
/4,"\ LED LED LED LED
14 20
LED3 LEDO LEDI LED9

8 18 15 14 8 17 18 15 14 13
7

IC3
1C2

5
The design is built around
22 3

the assembled 7254 timer T1 C2

AFL.
C3
47
module (below). R9 /7%77
R12
1kO
6808

1k0
R13
10k
R7
*JVV
2206
TUNING VOLTAGE
INPUT FROM
PIN 1 OF
NOTE. TUNER MODULE
IC2 & 3 ARE LM3914N

PR5
4700
SET
A
175V
87.5 MHz)

.1128 'B'

Fig.2 Circuit diagram of the 20 LED frequency scale. This circuit is driven by the timer module
(with its ancillary components) and so the component numbering follows on from the module.

í12V (REGULATED/
o

R1 R3
4708 02 2208 4
4708

R6

4k7 D1 02
4 R5
4k7 03
22017

D4
01 Q

nln
LED12 LED14 LED16 LED18 LED20
% % e e /1'l t/5'1LED10
LED11 LED13 LE015 1E1717 LED19

ED1 LED2 LED3 LED4I LEDO LEDE LED LED/T LEDO

8 17 16 1 14 13 12 11 10 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10

ICI IC2

P /77177
1kO
SET 1613
FSD 330R

C3 R7 R10
470n 12k 4706

FROM PIN 11 OA 109

NOTE.
(AUDIO LEFT) D1 -04 ARE 754148
1000
OF FM MODULE Q1 & 3 ARE 80212L
R8 C4 mra 02 & 4 ARE BC182L
100k 1n0 IC1 & 2 ARE LM3918N

C6
470E

Fig.3 A number of optional extra boards can be R11

100k
R12
12k
I F:OM PIN 12
(AUDIO RIGHT)
added to the system. We begin here with the cir- wvvti- OF FM MODULE

cuit diagram of the stereo audio level indicator.

64 ETI JANUARY 1981

 PROJECT: Audiophile FM Tuner
FROM +12V
PCB 'A' (REM
Fig.5 Circuit diagram of the
R15 R16
J+ 10 -LED signal strength meter.
390k 391,
CB
tÓOu

R20
5606
05 0
R24
2 5fik 10(-)
PB1 PB2
SEARCH SEARCH
SLOW FAST D5 INPUTS
C3
C9 C10 FROM
.+ IC4
22Ón 4]On FM TUNER
MODULE
R14 LINK R19
1M5 4 + 3
10k + +C7b
C7a
5(+)
..;T T6.
R25
56k
OUTPUT TO
POSITION 6 PR2
I IC P83 I SEARCH 10k
OF SW4 SLOWCH FAST SET
SLOW LOCK NOTE:
IC3,4 ARE CA3140
R21 823 05,6 ARE BC212L
10k 10M 07,8,8 ARE BC182L
D5 IS 1N4148

09 R22
5608 o
LED 23
LOCK INPUT
017 018 (YELLOW) LED22 PROM
120 SEARCH PIN 15
(RED) Fig.4 Circuit diagram of the auto OF FM
TUNER
PR3 NOTE:
MODULE
1kÓ 105 IS LM3914N
FROM
searchllock network. SET 628-R39 ARE 8206
LEVEL
PCB 'A'

HOW IT WORKS
The heart of the ETI Audiophile FM Tuner is a ready -built type 7254 connected LEDs 1 and 2 both go on and each passes the same 10 mA of
FM stereo tuner module with built-in varicap diodes, designed to be current. Similarly, if pin 15 goes low, series-connected LEDs 1-5 all go
tuned with an external DC voltage applied to pin 1. In our application on and each passes the total of 10 mA that flows into pin 15 of the IC. If
this tuning voltage can be derived from the 12 V regulated power sup-
pin 14 goes low only LED 6 is turned on by the IC and passes 10 mA into
ply line via the R1-R5-PR1-to-PR4-RV1-R4 potential divider or via an the chip. This current flows via R1 and Q1 base, however, so Q1 con-
auto search -and -lock board. In either case, we use a 20-LED 'voltmeter' ducts and turns on constant -current generator Q2, which, in turn,
circuit to monitor the pin 1 voltage and to thus act as an effective fre- draws 20 mA (say) through the whole of the series-connected LED 1 to
LED 5'bar'; six LEDs are thus driven on under this condition and the cir-
quency or tuning scale.
The 7254 tuner module has a number of useful output pins. Pin 7 cuit consumes a total of 20 mA. Similarly, if pin 10 goes low the whole
LED 6 to LED 10 'bar' is driven on by the chip and the LED 1 to LED 5
includes an AFC voltage which can be used (via the tuning potential
'bar' is driven on by the constant -current generator, so all 10 LEDs are
divider) to hold stations on-tune. A voltage proportional to the tuned
signal strength is generated at pin 15 and is used in our circuit to drive a on and the circuit consumes a total of only 20 mA.
The search circuit is quite simple. To understand its operation,
10-LED indicating meter. Tuning meter 'nulling' signals are generated
assume that the link is broken. Capacitor(s) C7 is a low -leakage tan-
between pins 5 and 10 and are used in our application to control an
automatic search -and-lock circuit. Decoded stereo output signals are talum type and is used to store a tuning voltage that can be fed to pin 1
available at pins 11 and 12 and can be used to drive an optional stereo
of the 7254 tuner module via the IC3 high -impedance unity-gain buffer
audio-level indicator as well as for feeding audio signals to an external amplifier and via SW4. Transistors Q5 to Q8 are all wired as low-level
preamp power amplifier combination. The 20 -LED frequency scale is constant-current generators and can be used to charge or discharge C7
via 'search' buttons PB1 to PB4 and thus scan the frequency band of
simply an expanded scale LED voltmeter circuit designed around two
series-connected LM3914 bargraph ICs operated in the 'dot' mode.
the tuner module. When the buttons are released, C7 tries to store the
The lower and upper limits of the voltmeter scale are determined by
tuning voltage, but in practice the voltage slowly leaks away via the
fixed reference voltages fed to pin 4 of IC2 (1V75) and pin 6 of 1C3 (8V5) capacitor imperfections and the operating frequency of the tuner very
respectively via the PR6-R7-R8-R1O-R12-R13 potential divider. The in- slowly decays downwards. The 'lock' section of the circuit is driven
from the pin 5 and pin 10 outputs of the 7254 module. These pins are
put to the voltmeter is fed to pin 5 of the two ICs from the pin 1 tuning
intended to drive an analogue tuning meter. If you connect a sensitive
voltage of the FM tuner module. This voltage is directly proportional
to the tuned frequency, so the voltmeter acts as an effective tuning volt or current meter between these pins in the polarity shown (it is
scale.
recommended that you do so to check circuit operation) you'll find
The 10 -LED signal strength meter is also an expanded scale LED
that the meter will normally give a positive reading, but that the
reading will null or go slightly negative when the 7254 module is
voltmeter designed around an LM3914 bargraph IC, but in this case the
precisely tuned to a reasonably strong broadcast station. In our circuit,
IC is operated in the 'bar' mode. The lower and upper limits of the
voltmeter scale are determined by fixed reference voltages fed to pins the pin 5 and 10 outputs of the tuner module are fed to voltage com-
4 and 6 respectively of the IC. The input voltage to the meter is derived
parator IC4 via a simple filter network in such a way that the IC4 out-
put goes high when a station is not present or is off-tune, but switches
from the pin 15 'signal -strength' output of the FM tuner module.
low when a reasonably strong station is correctly tuned. Thus, when a
The stereo audio-level indicators take the form of a pair of virtually
station is not present the high output of IC4 slowly charges C7 via
R19
identical 10 -LED voltmeters with semi -log scales. Each voltmeter is
and D5 and causes the 7254 tuning voltage to slowly increase as the
designed around an LM3916 bargraph IC, a VU -scaled version of the
module 'searches' for a station. Under this condition search LED 22 is
LM3914. The full-scale sensitivity of the meters is set at a few hundred
driven on via R22. Q9 is also driven on via R21 and turns lock LED 23
millivolts peak (to suit individual tastes) by preset PR1 and audio in- off. When a reasonably powerful station is located and correctly tuned
puts are fed to pin 5 of each IC from the outputs of the 7254 tuner
the output of IC4 switches low, so C7 is no longer charged via R19. D5
module via a simple filter network. The audio signals are AC -coupled into
is back-biased under this condition, so C7 does not discharge back
and the meters respond to the positive halves of the waveform only.
IC4. Simultaneously, LED 22 and Q9 are disabled and lock LED 23 is
The LEDs are connected to the LM3916 ICs in a most unusual man-
driven on via R20. Once a station is 'locked' in this manner, C7 very
ner in this particular application. The actual ICs are operated in the
slowly discharges via leakage currents, so the tuning voltage slowly
'dot' mode, with only one output being low at any moment of time, but
decreases. As soon as a station goes fractionally off-tune, however, the
the LEDs are connected to each IC in two series-connected groups of IC4 output switches momentarily high and generates a brief 'correc-
five and produce a 'bar' form of display. The purpose of this configura-
tion' or 're -charge' pulse which brings the C7 tuning voltage back up to
tion is to provide current conservation. In a normal 'bar' display, if all
the correct value. This action is indicated by a brief flash of LED 22.
10 LEDs are on and each LED consumes 10 mA, the total current con-
Note in the IC4 comparator circuit that a small amount of
sumption is 100 mA. In the configuration shown in the diagram the hysteresis is provided by R23. Also note that the trip point of IC4 can
currents of each group of five LEDs pass through the series -connected be varied over a narrow range with PR2, to compensate for slight off-
LEDs, so that the circuit consumes a total of only 20 mA when all 10
sets in the pin 5 to 10 outputs of the 7254 module and allow correct
LEDs are on and consuming 10 mA each.
locking to be obtained. If a circuit fails to lock correctly, it may be that
To understand the operation of the circuit, let's take the example
the offset of these outputs is excessive. This effect may be overcome by
of IC1, remembering that only one output pin can be low at any mo-
wiring a shunt resistor (value determined by experiment) between the
ment. If pin 1 is driven low by an audio output signal, LED 1 goes on
relevant pins of the tuner module.
and draws (say) 10 mA from the supply. If pin 18 goes low, series -

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ETI JANUARY 1981
 RV1
PR2 P PR4 WIPER

FROM R14

OV
PIN 7 OF
TUNER MODULE

TO PIN 1 OF
TUNER MODULE

--
SW4
= LINK

Fig.6 (above) Component overlay of the SW4 six -way switch assembly.

Ñ
- couldn't be simpler.
0 0 y
G O O
W W u+ The power supply board

ktiJ n444444 44 RIGHT

ANGLE
PARTS LIST
BRACKET FM Module and Tuning Scale

Resistors all 1/4 W 5%

R1,2 1k5
R3,9,11 680R
R4 3k3
R5 4k7
R6 22k
R7 220R
R8,10,12 1k0
R13 10k
PIN OF-
+12V PCB 'Er MODULE PCB 'B' OV
Potentiometers
PR1.4 100k 1/4 in. 20 -turn cermet preset
Fig.7 (above) Component overlay of the LED tuning scale. PR5 470R miniature horizontal preset
RV1 100k 10 turn linear

Capacitors
Cl 1000u 25 V electrolytic
OV C2 100u 16 V electrolytic PCB type
C3 4u7 35 V tantalum
+12V

Semiconductors
IC1 7812
IC2,3 LM3914N
BR1 50 V lA bridge rectifier
LED 1 TI1209
LED 2-21 square LEDs (yellow)

Miscellaneous
T1 6-0-612 VA transformer
SW1-3 SPDT miniature toggle
SW4 2 pole changover interlocking push button (6 -way
assembly)
SW5 DPDT miniature toggle (optional)
7254 FM module (see Buylines), PCB 'A', fuse and holder, phono
Fig.8 (above) Component overlay of the PSU. sockets (X2).
And this is how the whole jigsaw goes together (below).

66 ETI JANUARY 1981

 PROJECT: Audiophile FM Tuner

PARTS LIST
Stereo audio level indicator

Resistors all 1/4W 5%

R1,4,10 470R
R2,5 4k7
R3,6 220R
R7,12 12k
R8,11 100k
R9 100R
R13 330R

Potentiometers
PR1 1k0 miniature horizontal preset

Capacitors
+12V
C1,2 4u7 35 V tantalum
C3,6 470n polycarbonate
C4,5 1n0 polycarbonate

Semiconductors
IC1,2 LM3916N (see Buylines)
Q1,3 BC212L
Q2,4 BC182L
D1 -D4 1N4148
LED 1-20 square LEDs (red)
Miscellaneous
PCB 'D'

FROM
PIN 11
Auto searchllock

Fig.9 Component overlay of the stereo audio level indicator. Resistors all 1/4W 5%
R14,21 10k
R15 390k
FROM TUNER
R16 39k
MODULE
R17 120k
5 +) R18 12k
10)-) R19 1M5
R20,22 560R
+12V
R23 10M
PB2 R24,25 56k
05
PB1
Potentiometers
FROM PCB 'A' (B)
PR2 10k miniature horizontal preset
POSITION 6 SW4
PB1,2,3 & 4 Capacitors
C7a,b 47u 16 V tantalum
0V 100u 25 V electrolytic

} r
C8
t.s
LED 22 CATHODE
PB3
d C9
C10
220n polycarbonate
470n polycarbonate
FROM PCB 'A' (A) Semiconductors
PB4 1C3,4 CA3140
Q5,6 BC212L
NC
Q7,8,9 BC182L
LED 23 LED22 D5 1N4148
CATHODE ANODE LED 22,23 TIL209
LED23
ANODE Miscellaneous
PB1-4 momentary push buttons (see Buylines)
Fig.10 Component overlay of the auto searchlock network. PCB 'B'.

Signal Strength Meter

Resistors all 1/4W 5%

R26-35 820R
R36,37 2k2
LEO R38 680R
R39 150k

Potentiometers
PR3 1k0 miniature horizontal preset
INPUT FROM
PIN 15 Capacitors
C11 2u2 35 V tantalum
LED2S4 +12V
Semiconductors
oV
IC5 LM3914N
LED 24-33 square LEDs (green)
Miscellaneous
PCB 'C'.
Fig.11 Component overlay of the signal strength meter.

ETI JANUARY 1981 67

 PROJECT: Audiophile FM Tuner

Stereo Audio Level Indicator

The stereo audio level indicator is an optional item and
gives an attractive visual indication of the tuner's audio out-
put signals. The circuit is built on PCB 'D' and uses 10 square
LEDs on each channel. These LEDs are mounted vertically on
the PCB, their heights being adjusted in the same way as for the
signal strength indicator board. When construction is com-
plete, wire the unit into place (connect its 0 V rail directly to
the power supply common terminal) and give the unit a func-
tional check. PR1 (on PCB 'D') is simply adjusted so that the
display does not run off the scale when strong peak audio
signals are present.

Casing The Tuner

The tuning scale is mounted above the switch assembly, which takes care When all of the modules have been fully tested on the
of manual and auto timing. The search and lock indicators can also be
seen.
open bench they can be fitted together in a suitable cabinet,
noting that all supply connections must be taken directly to
the power supply module (to avoid hum loops, etc.). If you
decide to use the 'Classic II' case that we have used in our pro-
When using the auto search -and-lock facility, note that the totype, note the following constructional points.
circuit always scans (searches) to the right and will only fully The 'Classic II' case is provided with PCB mounting slots
lock on to signals of reasonable strength (it may temporarily and these are used to hold the power supply and the signal
lock to weak signals). To rapidly locate a required station, the strength and audio level boards in place. The basic 7254 tuner
search buttons may be used to set the tuning scale slightly to module, the SW4 PCB, the search -and -lock board (PCB 'B') and
mains transformer T1 are all mounted on the case baseplate
the left of the known position. The search buttons can also be
used to unlock from an unwanted station. Also note that the
AFC facility must be turned off when the auto search-and -lock
with / inch stand-off pillars. The tuning scale (PCB 'A') is
mounted on the front panel with angle brackets that are epox-
circuit is in use. ied to the rear face of the panel. ETI

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 DESIGNER'S
NOTEBOOK
Ray Marston devotes this month's Notebook to a discussion of special
applications for 555 or 7555 astable circuits.
The old-fashioned 555 timer, or its modem CMOS counter- 0
part, the ICM7555, can readily be used as a highly stable +12V

and cost-effective astable multivibrator. Usually, the 4

device is merely used to generate simple square waves, but in RESET 1
practice it is readily capable of performing some fairly fancy
tricks: it can, for example, be used to generate useful ramp and
sine waveforms and can be gated on and off in a variety of
ways.

Gating The 55517555 Astable FLIP-FLOP

3
0
OUT
The 555/7555 astable can be gated on and off in a variety
of ways, to produce a variety of output waveforms. Figure 1
shows the basic connections and the equivalent circuit of the
standard 555/7555 astable, it is necessary to understand the
operation of this basic circuit in order to appreciate the action
of the various gating methods. In the following discussions, a i.2.
12 V supply rail is assumed in all circuits.
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The first point to note about the Fig. 1 equivalent circuit is
that the IC contains a three-resistor potential divider, two 0V

voltage comparators, a flip-flop, a transistor and an output Fig.1 b Equivalent circuit of the 555-type astable multivibrator.
buffer. The divider ratios are such that one-third of the supply
voltage (ie. 4 V) is set on the lower comparator and two-thirds The conventional way of gating the 555/7555 astable is
of the supply voltage (ie. 8 V) is set on the upper comparator. with the pin 4 reset terminal, as shown in Fig. 2. When this pin is
The circuit action is such that, in each operating cycle, Cl first pulled to ground (by a 1k0 resistor), the flip-flop output is
charges up to 8 V through R1 -R2, at which point the upper driven high, thus discharging Cl through R2 and the transistor
comparator activates the flip-flop and turns the pin 7 tran- and also driving the pin 3 output low. The resulting circuit
sistor on; the transistor then discharges Cl through R2 until the waveforms are shown in the diagram. Note that, when the
Cl voltage falls to 4 V, at which point the lower comparator astable is gated on, the first half cycle is considerably longer
activates the flip-flop and turns the pin 7 transistor off, causing than the succeeding half cycles. Also note that, when the
Cl to recharge through R1 -R2. The operating cycle is then astable is first gated off, the C1 voltage takes a substantial
complete and repeats ad infinitum. A ramp waveform with an time to decay to zero. The pin 3 output is zero under the off
amplitude that swings between 4 V and 8 V is generated condition.
across Cl and a rectangular waveform is generated at output
pin 3. +12v

ON
OFF---.--ON OFF -
OFF

OV

12V

OV

OV ©COPYRIGHT MODMAGS Ltd

©COPYRIGHT MODMAGS Ltd
OV

Fig.1a Basic circuit of the 55-type astable multivibrator. Fig.2 Conventional way of gating the 555 astable, with resultant waveforms.

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*12V

-OFF ON e-OFF

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4V
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12V
B

0V ©COPYRIGHT MODMAGS Ltd

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Fig.3 Basic method of gating the 555 astable using Cl, with resultant Fig.6 The voltage-controlled astable produces an output only when Vo,,
waveforms. Note that the period of the first half-cycle is longer than that of the ex-
ceeds two-thirds supply (8 V in this example).
succeeding half -cycles.

í12V Fig. 6. Here, the circuit produces output waveforms only when
the input voltage exceeds 8 V. The circuit can be made to trig-
- OFF-., ON OFF
ger at other levels by giving the op-amp an appropriate voltage
gain factor.
F
Finally, an alternative method of gating the 555/7555
A astable is shown in Fig. 7. Here, the circuit is gated off by driv-
4V
ing the Cl voltage above 8 V by Dl. A feature of this circuit is
I .1 0V
that its 'B' output is low under the off condition.
I I

J------ 12V

SW
BV
Asymmetrical Astables
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Fig.4 Modification of the Cl gating scheme, giving constant-period half- The basic 555/7555 astable generates near -symmetrical
cycles. output waveforms, provided that R2 is large relative to R1 (giv-
ing near -equal Cl charge and discharge time constants).
Alternative Methods Figures 8 to 10 show alternative methods of generating non -
symmetrical waveforms. In Fig. 8, Cl charges through R1 -R2
One alternative method of gating the 555/7555 is shown in but discharges through R2 in parallel with R3 -D1, to produce
Fig. 3. Here, when the circuit is gated on, D1 is back -biased and the waveforms shown. In Fig. 9, Cl charges through R1 and R2
the astable operates in the normal way, but when the circuit is in parallel with R3 -D1, but discharges through R2 only; this cir-
gated off D1 shorts out Cl and pulls point A to ground; in prac- cuit is useful for providing narrow output pulses at the 'B' ter-
tice, of course, SW1 can be replaced by an electronic swit- minal.
ching waveform (the output of a CMOS gate, etc.) Note in this Finally, in Fig. 10, Cl charges through R1 -R3 -D2 and
circuit that, when the astable is gated on, the first half cycle is discharges through D1-RV1-R1-R2, to produce narrow output
again considerably longer than the succeeding half cycles, but pulses at the 'B' terminal. This circuit is useful for generating
that the Cl voltage falls abruptly to zero at gate-off. Also note variable -frequency constant-width pulses.
that the pin 3 output is high in the off state.
Figure 4 shows how the above circuit can be modified so
that the duration of the first half cycle is almost equal to that
of the succeeding half cycles. This is achieved by choosing the
R3 -R4 values so that the C1 voltage is only a fraction below 4 V
(one-third of supply volts) under the off condition. A substan-
tially different set of waveforms can be obtained by choosing
the R3 -R4 values so that the Cl voltage is a fraction below 8 V
(two-thirds of supply volts) under the off condition, as shown in
Fig. 5.
.12V

OFF -e-
-e ON -s1-OFF-
i
OV
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Fig.7 This Cl gating scheme produces a 'B' output that is low in the off condi-
- 8V
tion.
A

OV

12V
B(

OV

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OV
Fig.5 This slight modificat on of the Cl gating scheme produces a con-
r- 12V

siderable change in the circuit output waveforms.

OV

It should be appreciated that the 555/7555 astable can on-

©COPYRIGHT MODMAGS Ltd
ly oscillate if its timing capacitor (C1) is free to swing between OV
the 4 V and 8 V switching levels. This simple fact makes it
possible to voltage -gate the astable by using the circuit of
Fig.8 A method of producing a non-symmetrical fixed-ratio from the 555
astable. ..
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- _8V

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11
1_ _ _
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1
4V
12V
PB1

I I OUT
. 12V

-
1

87
100R
0V

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C2
1000

OV

Fig.9 Alternative method of producing a non-symmetrical fixed-ratio output

from the 555 astable. B1 PRI
PRES RELEASE

12V

55517555 Sine Wave Generation

OUTPUT WAVEFORM - OV

Figure 11 shows how a sine wave signal can be obtained 'C COPYRIGHT MODMAGS L10
from a 555/7555 astable. Here, the symmetrical ramp
waveform of C2 is buffered by Q1 and then AC coupled to the Fig.12 A method of amp tude-modulating the pin 3 output of the 555 astable
R1 -R2 -D1-02 divider/limiter network. This network attenuates in music and sound generator applications.
the ramp signal and then non -linearly removes the ramp's
positive and negative peaks, to produce a sine -shaped
waveform of about 1 V peak -to -peak amplitude at the output
+12V
terminal. The distortion level of the resulting sine wave is

I
typically of the order of 3% and its frequency can be varied D2
from a few cycles per minute to several hundred kilohertz by 9C109
suitable choice of the C2 value.

+12v OUT

R9
RV1 AT MAX RV1 AT MIN 10k

-- 8V

a
©COPYRIGHT MODMAGS Ltd OV
I2
Fig.13 A modification of the Fig.12 circuit to give extended decay
times and a
buffered output.

NOTE
01 & D2 ARE 1N4148
0V
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AM Output
Fig.10 A method of producing a non -symmetrical variable -ratio output from Figure 12 shows how the pin 3 square wave output of the
the 555 astable. 555/7555 astable can be amplitude -modulated to produce the
012V
typical attack -hold -decay envelope of a simple musical instru-
ment or of a special -effects sound generator. The heart of the
unit is the diode AND gate, or mixer, formed by D1-D2-R5.One
input of this gate is fed from the output of the astable via
R3-R4 and the other from across R6. The basic action of this
gate is such that (ignoring the diode volt drops) its output
amplitude is equal to the lesser of the two inputs.
Thus, when D1 is fed with the square wave output of the
astable, the peak output of the unit will be zero when the R6
voltage is zero, or 5 V when the R6 voltage is 5 V, etc. In our cir-
cuit, R6 is shunted by electrolytic capacitor C2. Thus, when
NOTE: PB1 is pressed, a large voltage is applied to R6 and a large -
OV
01 & D2 ARE 1N4148
amplitude square wave output is available. When PB1 is
released, the R6 voltage and the square wave output
amplitude decay exponentially to zero (with a time constant
- 0V
of R6 -C2), as shown in the diagram. The R3 -R4 network is used
to apply a slight offset bias to the rectangular input waveform,
------0V5
-` - -0V8 to ensure a full cutoff of the output waveform after PB1 is
OUTPUT WAVEFORM
released.
©COPYRIGHT MODMAGS Ltd
Finally, Fig. 13 shows how the above circuit can be
modified to give extended display times (via emitter follower
Fig.11 A 555 sine -wave generator with a range of 83 Hz to 1.4 kHz (via R1). Q1) and a buffered audio output (via emitter follower Q2).
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 PROJECT

POLYSYNTH
Part 2: This month we continue the Polysynth project with details of the
motherboard and control boards. Design and development by Tim Orr

polyphonic portamento has been provided by using a Panel Boards

voltage controlled slew limiter for each pitch voltage
(Fig.10,11). The slew rate is controlled by the 1,4B, current Board PS5 generates all the common synthesiser para-
and the timing capacitor CB. meters and PS6 the individual parameters. Most of the panel
controls merely generate DC voltages. However, there are
three modulation oscillators which are used to produce VCO
Slew Rate = I,,Bc
vibrato, VCF sweep and pulse width modulation of the VCO
VS-' square wave output. Note that the pulse width modulation
CB
pots (RV2,4) are dual function.
Clockwise they are connected to the modulation
An LM13600 OTA is used to charge and discharge CB. oscillator and anticlockwise they produce a manual control
The OTA is contained in a feedback loop of two op -amps to ranging from one-to-one square wave to a very thin pulse. In
reduce the differential offset voltage change between the in- the centre of the pot movement there is a mechanical 'click'.
put and the output. The circuit generates a voltage change of A pseudo -random noise source (IC5,6) with a low frequen-
about 100 uV over its full range of 0 to -4 V at all slew rate set- cy boost has also been included as a sound source. Boards PS5
tings. and PS6 connect to PS4 via preformed 12" flexible jumper
With the portamento pot fully clockwise, the pitch of the links. Make certain that these links are clamped to the boards
notes will not be noticeably slewed. As the pot is rotated an- with self-adhesive ribbon cable clamps, as these will take the
ticlockwise the slew limiting will become very obvious. At its strain of the cables as they are flexed.
slowest rate, a four octavetransition will take about 2 S.

Volume Control BUYLINES

The audio outputs from all voices are mixed into IC13, Powertran Electronics can supply a complete kit of parts for each op-
Fig.10. This is a voltage controlled amplifier. With the master tion of the Transcendent Polysynth
1 voice £320
volume control anticlockwise the output will be fully off. 2 voices £368
4 voices £464
4 voice expansion kit £295
Pitch Bend All prices are exclusive of VAT.
Powertran Electronics, Portway Industrial Estate, Andover, Hants
The pitch bend joystick is shown in Fig.12. Note that the SP10 3NM
offset lever has to be cut short to avoid fouling the pitch bend Note: The price of the 4 voice expansion kit was shown incorrectly last
plate. This lever is adjusted so that with the joystick in the cen- month. The correct price is £295.
tre, the voltage on the pot wiper is zero.

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 PARTS LIST : PS4
Resistors all t/. W 5% unless otherwise stated C8 330p ceramic
R1,3,5,7 IMO C13 1n0 polycarbonate
R2,4,6,8 1k5 C14,16,18,20,22 220n polycarbonate
R9 1k2 C15,17,19,21 470p ceramic
R10,26,30,33,36,39 15k
R11,32,35,38,41 100k Semiconductors
R12,17 1R02W 1C1 723 (D1L)
R13 12k 2% metal oxide IC2,12 741
R14 10k 2% metal oxide 1C3 7905
R15,18 10k 0.5% metal film IC4,5 1458
R16,20,21,27,29,31, 106,8,9,11 LF353
34,37,40 1k0 IC7,10,13 LM13600
R22,23,25 22k Q1,2 BC212L
R19,24,28 10k Q3 TIP30A
R42 100R 1 W Q4 TIP29A
R43 270k ZD1 10 V
ZD2 5V1
Potentiometers D1,2,3,4 1N 4002
RV33 10k linear (single axis joystick) D5,6 1N4148
PR1 10k cermet preset

Capacitors Miscellaneous
C1,2,3,4 1n0 ceramic PCB PS4, 8 off 8 pin D1L sockets, 14 pin DIL socket, 3 off 16 pin DIL
C5,6 2200u 25 V electrolytic sockets, 2 off heatsinks (RS 401-964 or equivalent), TV5 heatsink, con-
C7,9,10,11,12 10u 16 V tantalum necting pins, self-adhesive clips.

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BASE OF THE SYNTHESIZER UNDERNEATH PS4. THESE WILL HELP
Fig.4 Mechanical details of the joystick pitch bend control.
TO LIMIT THE CONSIDERABLE FORCES GENERATED WHEN THE
VOICE BOARDS ARE INSERTED OR REMOVED FROM PS4
C COPYRIGHT MODMAGS T1/1

PITCH BEND MOUNTED

ON KEYBOARD KEYBOARD
Fig.2 Plugging in the voice boards could damage the
motherboard if it is not cushioned as shown.

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Fig.3 The effect of variable slew limiting (portamento) on pitch Fig.5 Mounting the joystick pitch bend control (RV33) on the
voltage. end of the keyboard.

80 ETI JANUARY 1981

 PROJECT: Polrysy th
Fig.6 (left) Circuit diagram of the
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 PROJECT: Polysynth

NOTE:
IC1, 2, 4 ARE 1458 VOL2
IC3, 7 ARE 741
ICS IS 40708 RV5
IC6 IS 40068 10k
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IS
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Next month: The Polysynth continues with constructional

details of the voice boards.
FF SW3 SYNC

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44359 510' 4539 97p 1.6 MN C4.25 T.raad quas 11.50/500
4009 4048 77p 40101 £1.59
4110
(3.01 4541 £1.19 1.8 Mit (4.25 Y-OOPlure £1.17
50p 4049 /0102 1&67 '4450
4010 45, 4513 21.80 1.8432 MHz C3,62 MPkrnMoA £2.91
25p 4050 49p 40103 £3.67 4451 £3.51
4011
4549 E4,30 2.000 MKx £3.62 Opel ha adle
í8p 4051 BOP 40104 £1.65 4461 11,93
4012
£14.85 2.097152 Mit £323 He lewd« eat 21.
4013 5841 4052 BOP 40105 £1.85 4462 £441 1552
4553 2430 2.4576 Nett £3.82
04p 4053 40106 4490FP £4.20
4014 OOP
4554 £1.38 2.500 Mit £392
4015 84p 4054 [2.II 40107 £1.28 449OP 23.14
2.56250 105 £342 SOLOERCON DIMS
4055 22.55 40106 £7.54 4500 £6.95 4555 78p Igo Sop 1000 (3.95
4016 45p 3.000 1417 £3.62
4056 £2.55 40109 11.21 4501 299 4556 72p
4017 Bop 3.2168 Olt 23.23
40110 (3.90 4502 £1.20 4557 £3.06
Two easy to Me units designed for both the professional and 4018
4019
88p
45p
4059
4060
£6.23
22.10 40114 £1.77 4503 700 4558 £1.25 3.579545 109 21.95
011=rut
3.93216 MN £3.52
saaaeteur UV-prom user 4020 4062T £10.00 40100 21.54 4505 £9.71 4559 24.39 0/14/1óple
4580 £250 4.060 Mit 12.90 IN/12p/IM
21.10 4083 (1.90 40161 21.54 4506 Sop
Features 4021
159 4561 81p 4.032 M6t (..23 11/20/22 0
4022 £1.00 4066 40162 £1.54 4507
4.096 Oh £3.23
Can erase up to 14 promo. 4023 27p 1067 £7±2 40163 £1.54 4506 £206 4502 £580 18t/20p/25p
4.19/304113 23.23
Special short wave ultraviolet tube. 4024 71. 4068 40114 E1.54 4512 900 4566 £1.59
4.433619 we £1.25
24220/40 ple
Erase time variable between 5 and 50 minutes in 5 minute
steps 4025 27p 4069 27p 40181 £5.03 4511 (1,50 4588 22.38 31p//0p/50p
4.0060010 23.23 lexled lever
(preventing over exposure which may shorten prom life). 4010 40182 £1.90 4512 4588 22.50 24 No type
4021 1115 4.000 Mk £3.23
4514 £2.03 4572 are eMrllle lene WO
Sliding tray carries proms on conductive foam.
4071 25p 40192 £2.41
6727 4.9152 lilt £3.23
Safety interlock switch prevents the timing circuit from operating
4023 lip 4072 25p 40193 £2.41 4515
4515
£3.00
£1.10
4580
4511 £ 2.62 5.00011M £3.23
«29 9101 4013 25p 10194 £3.27
£3.23
and switching on the tube with the tray open. (4.46 4582 £1,14 5.0688 MIb EDGEODNMECT000
4830 74, 4075 4021 £7.54 4517
5.120 MIN £3.23 wry. 0.1" plia, win
"Mains On" and "Tube On" indicators. 07 4583 433
14.31 4015 E¡ 10257 £231 4518 £1.00 0011
4031
4077 4160 91p 4519 MP 4584 9011'
5.185 109 £3.23 4 p, perigee'
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Smart textured case. 4832 £1.31
1078 4520 £1.00 4505 E1.27 6.000 MIN £3.23 01.0Ie Mel 11.4217.3.11
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Complete instructions supplied. 4033 £2.63 25P 4181
02.50 4597 (244 6.144 MIN £3.23 DaYle tided (2x42(141.10
27p 1162 98p 4521
Supplied complete with mains plug and flex 4034 £2.00 4081
4082 27p 4163 96p 4522 11.11 4.598 £2.99 6.4011661 £3.23
4535 £1.10 6.55360 811 2323
£6.95
Riedel UY141. Price £77.70 417 £1.99 4085 £1.35 4174 901. 4520 £1.08 4599
41M £1.75 7.01 NMt 23.23 TINIER ICs
4038 £1.20 400 £1.35 4175 £1.15 4527 11.50
Also available without timer as 22.91 4528 £1.20
711 Mit £3.23 1E5557555 29p/40p
4539 (2.11 4019 4194 £1.16 £3.23
7.81 Mitt
4048 £1.00 9093 ror 44M £9.37 Eire 7.1432 MIN
Model UV140: Price £61.20 4041 £1.59' 4094 £2.50 4409 £9.37 45453300
8.000 Mit 123 OP -01021
8.08333 M19 £342 IAhe dips)
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-TEX MÏCROSYSTEMS 74176 57p 741153 £1.15 141903 57p 740925 15.01
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11.23
£3.23
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1101410 559
"OEPROMPTC UV ERASER 74183 £1.34
£1.34
741164
741165
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£7.53
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74185 741927 £5.01 5,800 We (3.92
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740928 10.01 we £3.23
74102 28p 74089 £4.62 741174 93p 741907 57p 141929 £17.90 LEO ORNATE
10.245 M1t £3.23
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10.700 149 £3.23
74£08 28p 74093 89p 74C 192 £1.15 741909 £1.69 01.7271/7201 E2
1092 Mit (3.62
24110 28p 74095 £1.08 741193 £1.15 741919 £7.45 8195 850 01.747E/7510 El.80
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1151/51 £1.20
74C'20 740150 13.81 741200 £7.49 740912 £7.39 80897 14.0 Mitt £3.92
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A low cost alternative to the above erasers (UV 140/ 14 11 claimed by the. 74232 28p 144154 13.81 74C245 £2.98 741915 E1.15 82119 £6.20 16.01 M1z £1.92 51011.41
manufacturer to erase up to 32 chips in 15-30 mins. This is the cheapest eraser 74142 95p 740157 £2.29 74C373 £1.79 741919 £1.10 68C29 £2.90 18.01 MKt £3.23 4.01" NA 40 pie el
we have seen. The unit hes no timer. power switch or safety interlock switch. The 74148 £1.43 741150 (1.49 74374 £1.79 741921 £17.07 88130 £2.90 18.432 069 £3.23 11.95
user places up to 32 chips into loom conducting foam in the erasure tray (16 74173 57p 741161 £1.15 /ace 57p 741922 13.70 204001119 £3.02
along the base, 8 on each side). The chips are held in place by the UV tube which 74174 59p 741162 £1.15 74C91 79p 740923 £3.86 20.1134 Mix £3.23
sits in the tray. (Unlike the UV 140, 141. no special precautions have been taken 24.0 MN £3.92 CLACK CHIPS
to prevent the seepage of UV light but the manufacturers state that "Incident
light from this device is quite safe at distances above 12 inches" ) 74LS 1 741055
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7415151
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741573
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7415154
7415155
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7415247
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7411378
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A range of 'International' (1 14 x 203mm) she cards which may be purchased £2.15
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MZB-3 Z80-CPU 30p £1.16 £1.06 £1.10
MXA-1 211 of 2102 £9.40 741015 741595 7415173 7410283 £1.1592 7415490
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MXA-3 BK of 2114
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£8.90 74132 27p 7411123 70p 7415192 £1.30 7415326 (2.94
TPA -2 Tape Interface 390 E1.80 £1.30 AC 57º1151/1M
IP -2 Input Port £9.40 141833
39p
7418124
74/0125
7418193
£1.36
7411327 £2.06
21.48 Á£ 92215 51/56 124/114 -1211/13. -FOAM EMI
CR -6 Keyboard Input (8.90 741837 60p60p 1415194 7415347
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011-3 Output Port 28p 7415132 7415106 £1.00 £2.20
511/1114.1211/211. -129/LL -121/111AIA
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PP-2 PROM Programmer £9.40 7411040 7410352
£8.90 741542 7410136 35p 7415197 £1.40 7415353 £2.20
PSU -A4 Power Supply 74/041 Sop 7410138 7415221 65p OPEN CARO SWITCH MODE Pell
PSU -B 5V Power Supply £5.50 7415365
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7415147 £1.70 7413242 22.32 ,1A, -12V/1Á
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ETI JANUARY 1981 87

SLR ELECTRONICS
The humble 35 mm SLR camera has changed a great deal in recent
years. Ian Graham investigates one aspect
of electronics in photography, the
development of camera
electronics.

The point and shoot' phenomenon was for many years

associated with cheaper non -reflex cameras, designed to
be idiotproof, with ease of film loading and exposure in
mind. Now, however, most manufacturers have at least one
automatic SLR (single lens reflex) model in their range.
The 35 mm SLR is the most popular and versatile camera
type in use today. It's versatile, because a typical SLR offers a
range of interchangeable lenses and matched add-ons -
motor -drive, power winder, electronic flash, bulk film pack,
databack, etc. Further, because the viewfinder shows the im-
age seen through the lens, the effect of any lens can be seen
-
immediately the photographer sees what the film 'sees'.

Meter Manual
In a manual TTL (through the lens) meter, light
passes through the lens and is reflected by a mirror
up to a prism at the top of the camera and out
through the viewfinder eyepiece. Photocells
mounted on the prism measure the brightness of
the incoming light. Film speed and, typically,
shutter speed are preset by the photographer.
Adjusting the aperture of the lens causes a
needle visible in the viewfinder to move
towards a + (over exposure) or a -(under
exposure). When the needle is central, the
film will be exposed correctly when the
shutter release is pressed.
However, this system cannot be used
to operate an automatic system. It's
easy to see why. You switch on the
meter and compose your picture. The
automatic meter selects the
appropriate shutter speed (in an
aperture priority system). When
you press the shutter release, the
mirror up, it is not seeing the view
through the lens any more. The end
result is a wrongly exposed film.
The answer is to provide some
means of storing or remembering
the meter measurement during the.
exposure. One method involves the
use of a capacitor to store the meter
control voltage.

ETI JANUARY 1981

 FEATURE.

OVER-RIDE FILM SPEED APERTURE

C2

ADDITION

ADDITION

METER

BRIGHTNESS
ADDITION OF SUBJECT

VIEWFINDER
INFORMATION
1,
MEMORY SWITCH

{al

MEMORY

SUBJECT

LOGAR THMIC
EXTENSION

M
MANUAL
RESISTOR

FIXED MIRROR
PRISM

SCAN MIRROR
FIRST SWITCHING FOCUS DETECTOR
NEAR

BATTERY CAMERA LENS

CHECK
RETARDATION F" FOCUS CONTROL AMPLIFIER `\ RATCHET

FOCUS SELECTING SOLENOID

FOCUS SELECTING PAWL

LAMP SECOND
SWITCHING
IMAGE

FILM
MAGNET Fig. 1 Fig. 4

: FNIUER 1

_'

TENSION
I
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ETFF
0-` BATTERY

MEMORY

Ec

L _.,A ERT Fig. 2

©Copy RIGA r MOOMGS
TIl A ANURUUTO

Fig. 1 Block diagram of the manuallautomatic exposure control employed by blind. The charge time of C1 is determined by the shutter speed. (c) The instant of
the Minolta XE-1. exposure. When Cl reaches a preset voltage, C2 discharges, energising the
moving coil. This releases the second blind. (d) The second shutter blind moves,
Fig. 2 Circuit diagram of the exposure control system used by the Minolta XE -1. closing the shutter. C2 charges in a very short time, consuming very little power
3 Mamiya's moving coil electronic shutter consumes a tenth the power of
- ready for the next exposure.
fig.
electromagnetic systems. In addition, the consumption remains constant Fig. 4 Konica developed the first self -focusing camera -
the C35 AF. Light from
whatever the shutter speed. Up to 100,000 exposures can be made with one 6 V the subject passes through two windows on the front of the camera on to two
silver oxide cell. (a) The shutter is closed. The moving coil energising capacitor mirrors, one fixed and one moveable. When the shutter release is pressed, the
(C2) is normally charged. Current is not flowing. (b) The first blind moves,
opening the shutter when the shutter release button is pressed. The exposure
time control capacitor (C1) begins to charge. The latch holds back the second
moveable mirror turns until the two images coincide on the focus detector. A
focusing control signal is then used to focus the lens correctly
mS.
-
all within 80
-'
89
ETI JANUARY 1981
 Direct Measurement
The Olympus 0M-2 uses TTL metering, but its SBC (Silicon
Blue Cell) sensors face the film, and so they measure the light
actually reaching the film emulsion during the exposure. This
makes the memory device used in other cameras obsolete. The o EF
OM-2's system doesn't have to remember its light reading, o M
because the reading is taken during the exposure itself. Its o OVER
o 2000
advantage is that it can compensate for changes in light levels o 1000
after the beginning of the exposure. By eliminating a memory o
o 500
250
device power consumption is reduced. o 125X
Also, in flash photography, the sensors can follow the flash o 60
o
intensity as it increases in fractions of 1/10,000 S and cut off the o
30
15
camera's flash unit when the correct exposure is reached. Of o 8
course, a dedicated flash system is needed. o 4
o 2
The 0M-2 manages to combine centre and average o 1

exposure weighting. At high shutter speeds (over 1/60 S) the light o 2s

o 4s
level reading is taken from the shutter curtain. Its reflective o t1NCEF
coating pattern produces a centre -weighted reading. At lower
speeds (below 1/15 S) the measurement is made directly from
the whole film surface. Fig. 5 The Pentax ME Super displays data by means of a three-colour line of LEDs.
At 1160 S and above, the speed selected by the camera will turn on the
appropriate green LED. If you see green, it's OK to shoot. If the camera selects
Logarithms 1130 S or below, the LED lit is yellow, warning you that, although the exposure is
corred, there is a danger of blur due to camera shake. At each end of the scale
The shutter speed settings follow the simple geometric there is a red LED to indicate under or over exposure. If exposure compensation
progression 1 S, 1/2 S, ' S, ... 1/250 S, 1/5005, 1/1000 S. If, for is being used, a red EF LED comes on. Manual operation is similarly shown (green
ease of calculation, we start with a meter circuit output of OV1 LED).
and double it for each successive stop on the shutter speed dial,
by the time we reach the last speed setting, the output voltage
would be:
OV1 X 210 = 102V4
Because of the size, weight and expense of batteries, no camera
can use a 100 V supply.
The answer is logarithmic compression of the voltage
steps, so that the maximum power requirement is given by:
OV1 X10=1V
In practice, most of the cameras available now derive their
supply requirements from a single 6 V silver oxide cell or two
1V5 silver oxide cells.

Metering
One exception is the Konica FS -1, powered by four
alkaline -manganese penlight cells. However, the FS -1 is no Fig. b The Konica FS -1 uses a simple all-red LED display to give details of aperture
ordinary camera, It looks much the same as any other, except selected, underlover exposure, battery check, flash ready and manual mode.
for the lack of a wind -on lever. It doesn't need one -
it has its
own built-in power winder, yet the combination is smaller and
much lighter than a conventional SLR plus add-on winder.
The four size AA cells power the winder and camera
electronics. The obvious advantage is that the photographer
need carry only one spare set of batteries. Normally camera and
winder batteries are not interchangeable.

Processing
The ES -1 employs a digital CPU (Central Processing Unit)
together with support ICs to take care of light measurement,
exposure calculation and motor control to provide total
electronic control. The tiny CPU manages to pack in more than
1100 gates and 250 transistors, impossible to fit inside a camera
just a few years ago.
Information from the Gallium Arsenide Phosphide
photocell about the light level is compared with preset values
for film speed and shutter speed to compute the appropriate
WOO OA
Fig. 7 The Canon A -1's alphanumeric LED display gives the photographer data
aperture (f/stop). This analogue value is converted to a digital on just about all the camera's functions -
aperture, shutter speed, underlover
input for the f/stop register. The aperture information is also exposure, flash ready, manual mode, B selling, out of range and operating error.
displayed in the viewfinder. There's even an automatic brightness control to match the display brightness to
The Pentax ME Super has a wind -on lever, but rio shutter that of the image in the viewfinder.

ETI JANUARY 1981

90
 FEATURE: SLR Electronics

speed dial. In manual mode, shutter speeds are selected by

pressing one of two buttons on the top of the camera -one
causes the shutter speed selected to increase one LED at a time,
the other causes it to decrease, until the desired speed is
reached.

Multi -mode
Z,. +
125
60
.
9 Up to now I have been describing cameras using either
shutter speed priroity or aperture priority. But, it is possible to
have both. In fact, the Canon A-1 has no less than five automatic
programmes:

- -
30 a
I

a 1. Shutter speed priority useful for action photography.

i 2. Aperture priority useful if you know that your subject is
not going to get up and run away.
t. 3. Stopped down - with the meter reading the light entering
the lens, accessories which don't couple directly to the camera
electronics can be used.
Fig. 8 The Olympus OM -2's bright viewfinder display shows the shutter speed
by means of a needle on a scale. Information about underlover exposure, flash
ready, exposure compensation, etc is also shown. When you switch to manual,
4. Programmed
aperture.
- the camera decides the shutter speed and
the shutter speed scale disappears and you are left with the conventional
needle display described earlier. When the camera is switched off, the
5. Flash - using a flashgun which couples directly to the
camera electronics, automatic flash photography is possible.
viewfinder display disappears completely.
The viewfinder alphanumeric LED display gives a
5.6
complete run-down on just about everything. The A -1's self -
timer allows selection of a 2 S or 10 S delay. As the timer is
completely electronic, it can be cancelled at the touch of a
button, unlike most mechanical self-timers.
A
The A-1 and the Nikon FE (an aperture priority model) both
have a memory lock facility. Suppose you are photographing
-
1

502
ZSf your loved one (or wife) against a bright window. Click and
60
30
IS

0 there you have an interesting silhouette. The meter has exposed

the film for the bright window, not for the subject.
With the A-1 and FE, you can take a correct exposure
reading from the subject's face, turn on the memory lock and
take the picture. The meter will 'remember' the correct
exposure until the lock is turned off.

Screen Data
The information displayed in the viewfinder and the
Fig.9 Like the 0M-2, the Nikon FE's display of shutter speed is a needle-on -
method of display varies enormously from camera to camera.
Some give full alphanumeric data on everything. Others rely on
scale type. The Silicon Photodiodes used in the FE are filtered to match the
spectral response of the human eye. a very simple three -LED system - red, green, red meaning
under -exposed, correct and over-exposed (manual TTL system).
Typically, slight pressure on the shutter release button
switches the meter on. Some cameras still use an on/off switch
mounted on the camera body. If yours does, remember to
switch it off! The first-pressure type is foolproof, even with an
absent-minded photographer to contend with. Table 1 is a quick
guide to a few popular automatic mode 35 mm SLRs, giving
details of the camera's electronic systems. It is by no means

gD'A exhaustive and is not intended to be used as a buyers' guide.

The space available for components and PCBs inside the
camera is severely limited. Nowadays the circuitry is commonly
mounted on and in flexible, paper -thin, plastic film PCBs, which
can be wrapped round the familiar shape of the major features
of the camera under the thin metal skin. The flexible tracks
greatly reduce the number of flying leads and solder joints
necessary. The fewer connections, the less chance there is of a
broken wire or a dry joint.

Finally ...
The microprocessor is only now beginning to make an
impression on amateur photography, so the camera is probably
at the simple four-function pocket calculator stage. Look what

Fig.10 With the mirror in the down position (top), the Nikon FE looks much the
has happened to calculators in a very few years - LCD
displays, programmable, sound effects, talking displays, etc. It
same as any other camera, but when the mirror flips up (above) a light reading will be interesting to watch how the designers transfer this kind
is taken directly from the film plane. of technology to cameras.

ETI JANUARY 1981

91
 FEATURE: SLR Electronics
Table. 1 A comparison of the electronic systems used by some popular 35 mm
Silts with automatic programmes.

A -L E D EHC Aperture Priority TTL 6 V Silver Oxide

Canon A-1
Aperture Shutter priority SP Cell
Shutter Speed Pre -Programmed ted
Manual Override Stopped Down
Flash Ready Flash
BSetting
Over/Under Exposure
Out of Range
Operating Error
Fujica AX -5 LED EHC Aperture Priority 1 TL it Silver Oxide
Aperture Shutter Priority SPIä
Exposu( Pr pi° ed
Over/
B

Konica line-
Cells
Ready
"er/Under Exposure
anual Overr = t
Automatic
Battery C
Minolta XG9 wt 1V5 Silver
Oxide Cells

Nikon IT Two 1V5 Silver

SPCriz Oxide Cells
(:entse-Weight,
Full Aperture

Olympus OM -2N Exposure Index (Manual) ET1(; Aperture Priority TTL Two 1V5 Silver
Shutter Speed (Auto) SPD +(,cis Oxide Cells
(.7e ratn-A'eighted
Full Aperture

Pentax ME Aperture EVM Aperture Priority TTL fwo 1V5 Silver

Super Shutter Speeds Exposure LEDs (1 PD Oxide Cells
Over/Under Exposure Centre -Weighted
Flash Ready Full Aperture

KEY:

Viewfinder Information A -LED - alphanumeric IED

-- electronic
Shutter E

H horizontal
V
C
-- vertical
cloth
M - metal
Meter TTL -- Through The Lens
Silicon Photodiode
GaAsP - Gallium Arsenide Phosphide
SPD

CdS - Cadmium Sulphide

GPD - Gallium Photodiode

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 approximately 3 mS and a hold time of

TECH TIPS
the order of 5 S. No buffer is required
for C5 as the comparator of the click
detection circuit has a JFET input. R4
and R5 bias the peak integrating
section to give a minimum of
Click Eliminator reducing the sensitivity during peak
transient levels.
approximately OV5 on C5 when the
preset PR1 is adjusted for optimum
Auto Threshold The left and right channels are click detection. This adjustment is best
added and amplified by the performed using a badly scratched
operational amplifier IC1, which record (borrow a friend's if necessary)
S.P. Cobbold, Cambridge largely cancels the antiphase signals of and setting PR1 to the point where the
the click. Cl and C2 decouple any DC loudest click is just removed from a
This circuit designed to increase the
is offset voltage from the input section of loud music.
versatility of the 'ETI Click Eliminator'. amplifiers. D1 and C4 hold the peak Q3 and LED1 give a visual
It automatically adjusts the threshold level of the higher frequency audio indication of operation by changing
level for greater sensitivity during signals and pass this to C5 through Q1 from dull to bright with the music signal
extended quiet passages, while and Q2, giving a rise time of when switched to automatic.
PEAK INTEGRATOR It can be seen from the rise and
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NOTE:
o hold times of the peak integrator that

--
-012V
D1 IS OA200
R3
470k LEDI IS TIL209
01 T0 03 ARE BC108 R9
large transients in the middle of a quiet
Cl
R4
4k7
R8 AND RV1 ARE PART
OF THE ORIGINAL CIRCUIT
R8
4k7
4700
passage (eg a cymbal crash) may cause
100n (324 AND RV3(
ICI IS 741 a single inappropriate click detection
01
SW1
LED 1
before the integrator charges up.
AUTOMATIC
IN/OUT
Conversely, a series of clicks in very
rapid sucession may be ignored.
_12V
However, have found these two faults
I

o far more acceptable than the severe

PRI
C4 100k
OUT TO PIN 3
CLICK DETECTOR distortion caused by repeated spurious
100n COMPARATOR
L AND R TO POINTS C5
click detection when unexpectedly
A AND 8 OF CLICK
DETECTOR
10u
TANTALUM
high transient levels pass the manually
o o set threshold.
OV

delay operates from the closing of the

Shop Doorbell door for a period of 20-30 S, during
oscillator is stopped, leaving Q1 on.
This gives a constant indication until C2
R. Gamester, Chesham which time the LED is constantly discharges through R3, PR1 and R4.
illuminated. The bell is a standard 3 V vibrator
This unit was designed to give a When the door opens, C2 charges type and is powered by C4, this being
remote indication of a shop door quickly through D1 and IC2b turns Q2 discharged through the armature by
opening. The bell rings once as the door on. The oscillator (IC2d) is running and Q3. IC2c generates the drive pulse, its
opens and a flashing LED indicates that interrupts the LED by switching Q1 on duration being the charge time of C2.
the door is open. To prevent the unit and off.
being repeatedly triggered, a time When the door is closed the
N D3

R10 12V
2700
ICI
H gl
DS

a6

I
BELL

N
FIIII 12V
1k0 136

C4
100u
63V
NOTE: +
01 IC1 UA78L15
IS
DOOR IC2 IS CD4093
SWITCH
Cl C2 D1--3 ARE 1144148 C5
100n 5 04 & D5 ARE 1N4001 100u
01 IS BC149 3V
25V0u
02 IS 8C157
03 IS MJ2501
OE

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 FEATURE

modified by rewiring the output diodes nine goes high it turns on Q1, thereby.,
Simple (D1-9) to different switches. To change switching the relay and desired load.
Since only one of the outputs is high at
Combination Lock the number of active code switches (ie.
numbers 1234 in this case), you will any one time, only one of the keys will
have to either remove or add to the
move the counter and, should any dud
number of diode OR gates. key (ie. keys 567890 in this case) be
M.D. Chapman, Sale pressed, this will reset the counter to
Operation is very simple. As the
zero, making guesswork ineffectual.
Although this circuit uses surprisingly counter sequences through its outputs the code
0-9 it provides a logic 1 to one of the
When selecting
few components, the unit provides up sequence, it is worth remembering that
to nine code elements and a billion -to - four diode OR gates, thereby making
in order to maintain a nine element
one chance of random operation. one of the active switches live. When
this live switch is pressed it provides the code the effect of switch bounce
The first nine outputs of the should be minimised by avoiding the
decade counter (IC1) are fed via the clock pulse to increment the counter
use of any number consecutively, ie.
diode OR gates (one for every different one step. This, then, provides a logic 1
codes such 123343222. However, if
number used in the code) to the to the next OR gate, making the next
necessary, the clock input can be
selected switches. As shown on the digit in the code live, which in turn, debounced to allow such a sequence.
circuit diagram the combination when pressed, provides the next clock
sequence is 123412341. However, both pulse and so on until the counter
the numbers and the sequence can be reaches its tenth output. Once output
o
+12V
NOTE:
D1 TO D10 ARE 1N4001
IC1 IS 4017
01 IS BC108C
PB1-PB11 ARE SPST N/O
PB1 D1-9
'1'
PB2
N 3 '0'

2 15
RESET
PB3
F4
0.-AAO Q
P84

O O
'4'
PB5
I, CLOCK
14

010
RELAY
R >120R

.4.
PB6 IN
'6'

PB7 N '5

. N 5
'6'
1~O 3 R6
PB8 CLOCK
,8, R5 100k
6 INHIBIT
'7' 100k
I/
O PB9
'9'
PB10
9

R7
'9. CARRY 32- 1k0
01
OUT

R4
P811 R1 100k
'RESET' 100k
R2 R3
100k
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100k 0
OV

remain fairly stable (±0V5) for a fuse will blow. This trigger level may be
5 V TTL Supply change in input from 8 V to 12 V. If, for set by PR1. Cl reduces the (extreme)
sensitivity to noise. SCR1 is not critical,
some reason, the output voltage
D. McIntyre, Camberley should rise above the preset level to, but it should be capable of sinking the
say, 6 V, SCR1 will be triggered and the required current.
The circuit shown was designed to FS1
2A
eliminate expensive accidents with TTL 0
+12V
caused by inadvertently turning up the SCR1
knob on the (heavily smoothed) train 3A TYPE
03
ON HEATSINK
controller normally used as a bench
PSU. It is provided with crowbar
protection just in case, though. R1
470R
Cl
Power Darlington Q3 is biased to 100n

just over 5 V by ZD1 and Q2 (this does PRI +5V

not have to be a Darlington, although 10k 0

the output will not be as stable if it is
not). Any change in output voltage is PR2
10k
sensed by Q2 and it adjusts ZD1's o o
NOTE OV
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level accordingly. Any
OV
reference 01 IS BC 08
Q2 & Q3 ARE TIP121
R1 MAY HAVE TO BE
change in input voltage is adjusted by ADJUSTED FOR RELIABLE
TRIGGERING OF DIFFERENT
normal zener operation. The output TYPES OF SCR1
ZD1 IS 4V7 TYPE
level may be set using PR2 and it will

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 FEATURE: Tech Tips
Cl

IC3 is a CMOS 555 timer, forming a

Accenting monostable. The on time is determined
by C2, R2 and R3. Since R2 only has
Metronome effect once during the beat cycle, the
ov accent is produced by increasing the on
P. Hill, London 13
time.
IC2
15

The circuit consists of a clock 7

generator determining the beat and a 4/4

monostable producing the accent. R2
10k O 3/4
The clock is formed by IC1 a,b 02/4
configured as an astable. The
1,,0
frequency or tempo is adjusted by RV1.
UNACCENTED
C1 must be a non-polarised type. The D1 D2 4 5-18V
o
clock pulses are fed to IC2. This divides
01
and decodes the clock to produce a
high at each output in succession. By
feeding one of the outputs via
monostable IC1c,d to the reset input,
NOTE:
IC1 IS 4011
IC2 IS 4017
IC3 IS 7555
R3
10k
t
2
2 2
- R5
10k
SPK
80R

division by one, two, three or four 01 Is Bc184

D1-4 ARE 1N4148 V
OV
possible, thus selecting the beat. OV

A cheaper power transistor

Contact Breaker (2N3055) is chosen instead of the high
voltage type. A neon bulb is used
E. P. Young, Plymouth IGNITION across collector-emitter to protect the
COIL
transistor from a high induced EMF.
The contact breaker carries a mere
25mAwhen the ignition coil is charging
up for the induction of high voltage to
produce a spark in the spark plug.
Further, without the induced EMF CONTACT
BREAKER
across the CB from the primary winding
of the ignition coil, the life of the C B wi II
be greatly increased. `C©COPVRIGHT MODMAGS Ltd

The formula for the circuit This means that with a constant
Simple VCR resistance is as follows: applied voltage, the output current will
200RCON Ry be proportional to the control voltage
S. Draper, Sudbrooke R + Rc and the effective resistance is inversly
19.2VCON R x
proportional to same.
This circuit is a simple voltage - In circuits such as an envelope
controlled resistor, which may be used generator, where a capacitor is charged
in a variety of applications (it was V CONTROL
through a resistor, this circuit has the
originally designed as a portion of a added advantage of having a high
voltage -controlled envelope R impedance input and so does not load
generator). It has two big advantages CON
the charging source. In this example,
over the often -used FET type circuit the capacitor would charge
-a large control range(10,000:1)and a exponentially to the voltage on
predictable voltage -current terminal A at a rate determined by the
characteristic. control voltage.
The voltage differential between
terminals A and B is amplified and
converted to a current by OTA IC1, the
R6
gain of which is controlled by the R1
10k

current flowing into it at pin 5. The A 100k

resulting current is fed to current

multiplier IC2, which multiplies it by a
factor of Rx/Ry and feeds it to terminal
B. This means that the current flowing R2
4700
into or out of terminal B is proportional NOTE:
IC1 IS CA3080E
to the voltage difference between IC2 & 3 ARE 741
01 IS 1N4148
terminals A and B and to the control 01 IS BC182 0V
current generated by voltage -current
converter IC3. `)COPYRIGHT MODMAGS Ltd

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7402 MEMORIES 1+ 50+ 200+ prime, full epee. and fully guaren
12p 130p
7403 13p' 21141.450 NS 225p 200p 1769 60+ 100+ LINEARS 1+ 50+ 100+
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45p
75p LOW PRICES 2114 1.300 NS 2509 2269 196P
EPROMS
2708 450 NS
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80p LCD 106 31/2 -digit;
7410 16p 50p All our microchips are at micro price. Don't be 4116 150 NS 375p gasp 325P 2716 Single 5V!
7412 18p 225p 195p 450 NS 595p 660p 496p LCD Display 11176p 626p 47sp
31 195p fooled by low price.. We do not offer for sale 4116 200 NS Ceramic 250p
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7413 28p 145p w rpw, wb-spat or r.bnnded devices. All our 6514 (TC 5514P) kx4 1
2532 Single 5V' NE 555P 18p 17p
7470 16p part. are Suarsnt..d now, fir.t quality, factory 450 NS 1B55p 1496p 33p 30p 28P
104p CMOS RAM 45ONS 550p 625p 495p '.1996p 723
71-30 18p prima, fun mac device. It is elm our policy to offer
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7440
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7448
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1039
110p
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- EXCITING, ENTERTAINING SOFTWARE FOR THE
APPLE II and APPLE II PLUS!!
4040 99p
7473
7474
32p
32p
4041
4042
75p
73p
orders from school., colleges, univ.rsitiee and
Gov. authorities accepted. ASTEROIDS IN SPACE!!!! RUNS ON ANY APPLE II WITH AT LEAST
7475 40p 4043 86p If you liked 'Invaders' you'll love ASTEROIDS IN SPACE by Bruce Wallace! Your
7476 4op spaceship is travelling in the middle of a shower of asteroids. Blest
the asteroids with 32K AND ONE DISK DRIVEI
1490
7497
35p
sop
4044
4045
88p
160p 2114 300N5 250p AY 5 10134 3259
lasers, but bonne BIG -
ASTEROIDS FRAGMENT INTO SMALL ASTEROIDS! The
Apple game paddles allow you to rotate yourspaceship, fire its laser gun, and give it thrust
ON DISKETTE ONLY
4047 9sp
7493
7496
74121
74173
sog
45p
35p
45p
4048
4049
4050
56p
38p
40p
2114L45oNS
4116200NS
4116 15071S
4315 (4Kx11 CMOS
225p
2609
375p
AV 3 1015D
IM6407

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398p
425p
to propel it through endless space. From time to time, too, you'll encounter
spaceship whose mission is to DESTROY YOU, so you'd better destroy
an alien
it first! High
resolution graphics and sound effects add to the arcade -like excitement this program
generates. e 14 g 5
4051 69p 450N5 995p
74154 90p 4052 75p 6514 (1 Kx4) CMOS
RAMS
FROM INTERSIL ICL 7660 Voltage Converter
7412?
14125
55p
45p
50p
4053
4054
4055
73p
111p
121p
RAM45ONS 550p 27L500
93419DC
995p
1125p Lliy_ The Intersil ICL7660 is a nolithic MAXCOMOS power supply circuit which offers unique performance
advantages over previously available devices. The ICL7660 performs the complete supply voltage conversion
from
/4195 loop 4056 121p positive to negative for an input range of +1.5V to +10.0V. resulting in complementary output vnitaees of -1.5 to
100p
74196
14283 140p
120p
4059
4060
560p
112p
6502
6504
895p
750p
FEATURES -10.0V.
+ Simple Conversion of +5VLogic Supply to + 5V' Supplies
APPLICATIONS.-
+ On Board
Negative Supply for up to 64 Dynamic
74290 750p 2513110 45Op
74 365 90p
4063 112p 6505 RO :3
Simple Voltage Multiplication (VOUT = (-)nVIN) RAMs,
4066 56p 6800 845p * 99.9% Typical Open Circuit Voltage Conversion Efficiency * Localized u -Processor (8080 type) Negative
74366 9Op
4067 422p 9z5p
6802 * 98% Typical Power Efficiency Supplies
4068 19p 2450p *
74LS 4069 19p
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4070 28p 808054 1005p 2564 64K (8Kx8) 45055
74L500 12p 4071 25p 700p 28 pin E120 Passive Components
741S01 12p Z80
4072 25p Z804 900p 2708 450 NS 395p
740502 13p 2716 5V 450 NS 695p (256x4) 16 -pin open collector
74LS03
74LSO4
13p
40'5
4076
4077
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88p
23p
28001
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12500p
9600p 2532 32K 450 NS 1995p le dent.'
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we reserve the right to
1K
MB7057 / 745387 / TBP14S410 / 93417 / 825126 / 7610 /
6300 395p
740508 loop 4078 29p VOLTAGE 256 bit (32x8) 16 -pin tri -state .2K (512x4) 16 -pin tri -state
740510 4081 23p REGULATORS FLOPPY rl K MB7051 / 27509 / 7603 / 5600 / 6331 / 745288 / 625123 M87053 / 93446 / 825131 / 7621 / 6306 495p
740511 20p 4087 25p CONTROLLERS 395p 2K (512x4) 16 -pin open collector'
7805 7812 55p 256 bit (3248) 16 -pin open collector 4959
74LS12 M87058 / 93436 / 82S10 / 7620 / 6305
741513 35p
4085 86p 7905 7912 65p 8/0 Meted Me
F01111 E-01 MB7056 / 27508 / 7602 / 5600 ( 6330 / 745188 / 82523
4086 68p 575p 395p 4K (1024x4) 18 -pin tri -state
781-105SC 2995p K (256x4) 16 -pin tri -state
740514 4089 130p 625p
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4093 68p 8301 395p
740520 1Sp 4094 225p
74L521 Sop 4095 99p 7959
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741526
741.527
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4096
4098
325p
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6570 .' oLuzams
4959
SE 01 Sound Effects NEW SUPER MUSIC MACHINE KIT!
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23p

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6551
6810
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895p
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375p
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The SE-01 a complete kit that con-
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74L547 7 '935 65p 6850 425p 'signed around the new Texas Intro - FEATURES:
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740548 86p
944 65p
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740549
740573
740574
74L575
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30p
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55p
55p
55p
8712
8214
8716
8224
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395p
395p
board provides banks of MINI DIP
switches and posts to program the
various combinations of the SLP
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740585 98p 9Pp 8228 395p Oscillator, VCO, Noise, One Shot, and
39p 495p `Tar Nam sea M sing jaspa saledid e Marl e hem la tek. SIP twines.
°PITCA VOLUME d TEMPO in IN ela.liU5.
74L586 8251 Envelope Controls. A Quad Op Amp IC
740590
74L593 70p
74C30p 8253
8255
1125p
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741596 /4C 76 60p
7405107 8759 1325p Multiplex Oscillator for even more °5189-ET-81EP ASSEMLY INSTRUCTIONS psallid.
itr Ile lid price.
74L5112 75p
74C85
74097
145p
125p
MC14417V) 797p versatility. The 31/4 3 PC Board Lie ember n PsEPROSRAMMEO IOM8 wig papou aid clinical tun readily nankin. Slid SAE

74L5123 113p 74C98 125p

Z80 PIO 595p
features a protype area to allow for user
ORLY E11.15lr basic kit ait pap Sop)
741S125 50p Z80 CTC 595p
I4C107 100p added circuitry. Easily programmed to
STEREO! S100 SOUND
7405126 50p /80A PIO 695p
74LS132 79p
/4C160 110p BG CTC 695p duplicate Explosion, Phiser Guns,
145p
COMPUTER BOARD!
740161 infinite
741.5138 Sip 740167 145p
Z80 DMA 1995p Steam Trains, or almost an
7405139 75p Z80Á DMA 2495p number of other sounds. The unit has
74C163 145p 2995p
74L5148 170p 74C197 175p
280 510 0
a multiple of applications. The low price At last, an S-100 Board that unleashes the full power of two unbelievable General Instruments AY -3-8910 NMOS
7405151 75p /804 510 /1 3495p Computer sound ICs. Allows you, under total computer control, to generate an infinite number of special effects
for
740193 175p 280 SIO 2995p includes all parts, assembly manual,
74LS153 75p games or any other program. Sounds can be called in BASIC, ASSEMBLY LANGUAGE, etc.
1

7405155 86p
74C194 175p 280A 510 1 3495p programming charts, and detailed KIT FEATURES
/4C195 176p 2995p
7405157 74p 740903 45p
280 S10 ?
76477 chip specifications. It runs on a + Two GI Sound computer ICs (AY 3-8810)
ZRl1A SID 3495p
7405160 115p 2
9V battery (not included). On board + Four parallel I/0 ports on Board
INTERFACE
74LS161 78p
74L5163 90p LINEAR IC's LINEAR
100MV amp will drive a small speaker
directly, or the unit can be connected to
+ Uses on Board audio Amps or your STEREO
* On Board proto typing area
74L5164 90p
Ay 3 1350 695p your stereo with incredible results! * All sockets, parts and hardware are included
741_5165 150p PC Board is soldermasked, silk screened with gold contacts
AY 3 8910 850p MC1488 9Op (Speaker not included).
7405168 190p

I
MC1489 + Easy, quick and fun to build. with full instructions
74L5173 100p 9 30p 9Op
COMPLETE KIT ONLY £14.99 * Uses Programmed I/O for maximum system flexibility
723 33p DM8r23 125p
7405174 99p
741 18p /5150 125p P&P 67p + VAT Both BASIC and ASSEMBLY language programming examples are included
7405175 99p
7415181 280p ICL7106 575p 15154 125p
UNIVERSAL SCR COMPLETE KIT ...
ONLY E59.96, includes 60 page data Manual
74L5190 110p /1(17 695p 15182 195p BARE BOARD ...
ONLY E25.00, includes 60 page data Manual
7405195 87p In 8030 295p 75327 25op 1060 400V 5A Sale 3Op AY -32910 chip special price with purchase of BARE BOARD (2 chips) Ely.
74L5196 100p iCM /?16A 875 4 325p
C
SOFTWARE: SCL is now available! Our Sound Command Language makes writing Sound Effects programs e
1CM12168 1675p s325 325p SNAP! SCL also includes routines for Register-Examine -Modify, Memory -Examine -Modify and Play -Memory. SCL is
7405221 110p
M 7555 80p Int 350p available on CP/M compatible Diskette or 2708/ 2716 Diskette E19.95, 2708 E14.05. 2716 -E24.55. - -
7405240 210p
74L5241 200p
74L5242 220p
M301AN
'11 11 1
30p
50p
75365
75451
295p
50p
see". AI- 3.8910 ea Diskette Includes the source. EPROMS are ORG at E000H.

7405244 175p IM,i1B

LM374
75p
45p
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2 75p
175p
gogele
7405245 220p
74L5251 120p M339 45p 8128 175p
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6809 S-100 SINGLE -BOARD COMPUTER
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7405253 120p
741S257 110p
M'18(1
M14u6
M1811
65p
65p
550p
13195
P197
175p
17sp
THE NEW GI * Meets IEEE S-100 Standard! *
*
'RS - 232 Handshake!
741_5260 90p
550p LEDO COMPUTER SOUND CHIP * Uses Motorola's Powerful MC6809 CPU! Selectable BAUD Rates!
74LS273 176p
M 311'CI 50p 'I1209 9p The ami ing An -3-8910 Is a fantastically * 4K, 8K, 16K ROM! * Manual includes'. 11" x 7" Schematic,
7405290 95p Parts List, User Notes, Software
7405293 120p 1M3911 225p T1/2'1 13p powerful sound and mus is generator perfect * 2K RAM!
7405366 67p L

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M 1915 225p
125p 0
15p
12p
for use with any 8 ra micro processor Contains
(tone channels no se generator 3 channels of
* ACIA, PIA, 8080 Simulated I/O! Listings and MORE!
740S373 170p lBp
741.5374 170p
51555 15p ampl de c rots 16 bite velope period Bareboard only £49! (plus £1 p&p)
NE558 50p tll224 18p ontrol 2 pa allel I. O 3D A converters plus CPU (6809) £24.501
7405375 140p C1136 85p mtch more All in 40 pin DIP Super easy le
74LS393 135p SN761/7N 1759 ADSMON; Monitor (2716) £251
terface to the S 100 or other Busses
7405490 140p iBAHILIDAS 85p
DISPLAYS
Only £8.50 F. VAT, including FREE reprint of COMPLETE BOARD ASSEMBLED AND TESTED, ONLY £2501 (plus £2 p&p)
7415670 260p 55p ,N0500 80p
tr BYTE 79 article, Also add E7 25 for 60 page
Ttli11 130p rNOS10 BOp
data manuai
7L083 75p ',1055, 125p
85p
Perhaps the next lamons composer will not Autoranging, Auto Unit Display, 31/2 -digit LCD DAM
19p I,084 110p f,. 101 -pe
direct a 150 eu. orchestra but rather a o of
19p T11t1(1 175p 0i ni l
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85p mputer sconirolling a bank 01 AO 3 forONLY £39.95 inc. VAT!.
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4007
1008
75p
19p
80p
OIL SWITCHES
325p
375p
ISOLATORS
225p 8910s BYTE July 79 The nationally advertised 6200, giving 200mA AC / DC current measurement; AC voltage
;o 750V (DC to 1000V), 100,A resolution and 0.1 Ohms 2 Megohms. Accuracy is

0.8% and it displays mV, V and mA. You won't find a cheaper DMM with these features
- £39.95
4009 35p Ordering information. Unless otherwise stated, AND batteries, test leads, spare fuse and one year guarantee are INCLUDED in the low, inc. VAT
4(110 45p 99p 120p for orders under ESO add 50p p&p. Add 15%
325p price of just
4011 200 115p VAT to total (no VAT on books). All devices are
401.' 24p 140p 90p brand new, factory prime and full spec and
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38p 10 Fol 175p 75p subject to prior sales and availability Prices
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