PC Hardware Projects

Introduction, the logic analyser, the multipath continuity tester, permutations, and combinations; core parts, hard-wired interconnects, tip jacks and plug interconnects, additional parts, integrated system components, parallel port connection selector, the power supply, the prototyping area, and the integrated system case; construction techniques refresher, soldering, the solder joint, the right solder, the soldering iron, wire preparation, stripping tools, tinning, uninsulated jumpers, and component handling; building the 8/8CLA logic analyzer; using the 8/8CLA; building the MCT25 multiconductor continuity tester; using the MCT25; the parallel port connection selector; the power supply; building a stand-alone case; building the integrated system case; 8/8CLA theory of operation; MCT25 theory of operation; technical details of the 8/8CLA software; technical details of the MCT25 software.