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JAN UAR Y 2 0 0 1
Circuit Ideas:
Electronic Starter For Single Phase Motor
Modem On/Off Indicator
Precision Amplifier With Digital Control
Precision Attenuator With Digital Control
Random Number Generator Based Game
Touch Select Audio Source

Constructions:
Automatic Room Light Controller
Build Your Own Pentium PC -I

FE B R UAR Y 2 0 0 1
Circuit Ideas:
9-Line Telephone Sharer
Electronic Card Lock System
Generation Of 1 Second Pulses spaced 5 sec. Apart
High/Low Voltage Cutout With Timer
Pulsed Operation Of CW Laser Diode

Constructions:
A Unique Liuid Level Indicator
Build You Own Pentium PC Part II
Intelligent water Level Indicator

M AR C H 2 0 0 1
Circuit Ideas:
AC Mains Phase-Sequence Indicator
Automatic Heat Detector
Hi-Power Bicycle Horn
Luxurious Toilet/ Bathroom Facility
Musical 'Touch' Bell
Non-Contact Liquid Level Indicator
Constructions:
Interface Your Printer With 8085 Microprocessor
Morse Processor

APR I L 2 0 0 1
Circuit Ideas:
Auto Shut-Off For Cassette Players And Amplifiers
EEPROM W27c512 [Winbond] Eraser
House Security System
Intelligent Electronic Lock
Simple Water-Level Indicator-Cum Alarm
Stable 455KHz BFO FOR SSB Reception

Constructions:
Access Control System
Telephone Line-Interfaced Generic Switching System Part I

M AY 2 0 0 1
Circuit Ideas:
15-Step Digital Power Supply
Microphone For Computer
Precision Inductance And Capacitance Meter
Ultra-Sensitive Solid State Clap Switch
Under-/Over-Voltage Beep For Manual Stabilizer

Constructions:
Programmable Melody Generator Part I
Telphone Line-Interface Generic Switching System Part II

JUNE 2001
Circuit Ideas:
Automatic Plant Irrigator
DTMF Proximity Detector
High-Power Car Battery Eliminator
Low-Cost Intercom
Stepper Motor Control
Versatile Zener Diode

Constructions:
Auto-Control For 3-Phase Motors
Programmable Melody Generator -Part II

J U LY 2 0 0 1
Circuit Ideas:
Anti-theft Security For Car Audio
Dual-Input High Fedility Audio Mixer
PC-Based Dial Clock-Cum-Electronic Roulette
Simple Telephone ring Tone Generator
Unipolar/ Bipolar Triangular And Bipolar Square Wave Generator

Constructions:
Microcontroller-Based School Timer
Telephone Remote Control

AU G U S T 2 0 0 1
Circuit Ideas:
Fuse Status Indicators For Power Supplies
Invisible Broken Wire Detector
Long Range Cordless Burgular Alarm
PC-Based Multimode Light Chaser
Water-Level Controller

Constructions:
Digital Capacitance Cum Frequency Meter
Fluid Level With Indicator

S E PT E M B E R 2 0 0 1
Circuit Ideas:
A Hierarchial Priority Encoder
Digital Mains Voltage Indicator
Electronic Dice
Light Operated Organ

Constructions:
MGMA- A Mighty Gadget With Multiple Applications
Traffic And Street Light Controller

OCTO BE R 2001
Circuit Ideas:
12V, 3A Power Supply
A Simple Transistor Tester
Digital Fan Regulator
Heart Beat Monitor
Running Lights And Running Holes
Stereo Tape Head Preamplifier For PC Sound Card

Constructions:
Lead Acid Battery Charger With Active Power Control
Microcontroller Based Digital Clock
NOVEMBER 2001
Circuit Ideas:
Active Shortwave Antenna
Dark Room Timer
High Performance Interruption detector
Long Range Target Shooter
Power Supply For Walkie-Talkies
Speller Effect Sign Display

Constructions:
Amplitude Measurements Of Sub-Microsecond Pulses
Automatic Submersible Pump Controller

DECEMBER 2001
Circuit Ideas:
Condenser Mic Audio Amplifier
Decorative Signboard
Digital Relay Tester For RAX And MAX
Fastest Finger First Indicator
Overload Protector With Reset Button
Smoke Alarm

Constructions:
Transistor Curve Tracer
Tripping Sequence Recorder-Cum-Indicator

JAN UAR Y 2 0 0 2
Circuit Ideas:
Digital Die-Cum-Alpha Display Tosser
Hardware Solution For Two Simultaneous Linear Equations
Laser Torch-Based Voice Transmitter And Receiver
Low-Power Broadcast Transmitter
Mobile Battery Charger
Parallel Telephone With Auto Secrecy And Intercom Facility

Constructions:
A Versatile Programmable Timer
EPROM-Controlled Lighting Effect Generator

FE B R UAR Y 2 0 0 2
Circuit Ideas:
Fan Speed Control By Clapping
FM Booster
Hex-To-Analogue Converter
Multitester With Audio-Visual Indicator
Shortwave Transmitter
Three Phase Star-Delta Motor Starter

Constructions:
Make Your Own Automobile Stereo
Two-Wire Remote Control

M AR C H 2 0 0 2
Circuit Ideas:
5.5MHz/10.7MHz IF-FM Signal Generator
Ding-Dong Bell
Doctor's Switch
High-Power Telephone Extra Ringer
IR Remote Switch
Remote Control Using AC Mains

Constructions:
Make Your Own EPROM Eraser With Electronic Timer
Simple Digital Clock With Hourly Music

APR I L 2 0 0 2
Circuit Ideas:
8085 Kit-based Relay Control
FM Band Receiver
Infrared Car Parking Guard
Music-on-Hold For Telephone
Solidstate Switch For DC-Operated Gadgets

Constructions:
Digital Flow Meter
Multipurpose Absorption Rate Meter For Fabrics

M AY 2 0 0 2
Circuit Ideas:
40-Metre CW Transmitter
Crystal Controlled Time-Base Generator
Dual-Speed Fan Driver For Heat-Sink
Mains-Operated Christmas Star
Security Alarm For Motor Bikes
Single-Plate Touch Switch

Constructions:
Z-80 based Auto-Ranging LCD Capacitance Meter
JUNE 2002
Circuit Ideas:
Contactless Ringer For Telephones
Exclusive-Or Gate Applications
Measuring Rigs And Add-Ons For Radio Amateurs
Temperature-Controlled Ni-Cd Battery Charger
Wireless Stepper Motor Control

Constructions:
PC-Based Dial Clock With Timer
Voice Recording and Playback

J U LY 2 0 0 2
Circuit Ideas:
Electronic Guard For Blind
Infra-re Toy Car Motor Controller
LED-Cum-Diode Tester
Low-Cost Battery Charger With High-/Low-Voltge Cut-Off
Mains Manager
Measurement Of Tranistor h(FE)

Constructions:
Electronic Century Calendar
Electronic Roulette wheel

AU G U S T 2 0 0 2
Circuit Ideas:
CD-ROM Drive As Digital Audio CD Player
Guard For refrigerators And Air-Conditioners
Luggage Security System
Phone Broadcaster
Power-Supply Failure Alarm
Precision 1Hz clock Generator using Chip-On-Board

Constructions:
Number Guessing Game

S E PT E M B E R 2 0 0 2
Circuit Ideas:
20M, 4W QRP Transmitter
AC Line Detector
Infrared Remote Control tester
Low-Cost FM Microphone
Multi-Pattern Running Light
priority Indicator For quiz Contents
Constructions:
Interactive Gal Programmer For Beginners
PICburner: The Programmer For PIC16X8X Microcontrollers

OCTO BE R 2002
Circuit Ideas:
Cell Phone Call Indicator
Home Appliance Protector
Keyhole Finder
Remote-Controlled Fan Regulater
RMS-To-DC Converter
Using Single Telephone on Two Telephone Lines

Constructions:
#95 Debarring Facility For Your Telephone
Microcontroller Based Access Control System

NOVEMBER 2002
Circuit Ideas:
Automated Traffic Signal Controller
Crystal-Controlled VFO for 40M Amateur Radio
Digital Clock with Hour Alarm
Flashing Beacon
Knock Alarm

Constructions:
Multichannel Access Control System
Versatile Programmable Star Display

DECEMBER 2002
Circuit Ideas:
Automatic Porch Light with Melody
Intruder Radio Alert System
Melody Generator
PC-based Oscilloscope

Constructions:
Intelligent Emergency Light
Microcontroller-Based Annunciator System
Truth Table Evaluator And Karnaugh Map Plotter

JAN UAR Y 2 0 0 3
Circuit Ideas:
Blue LED Night Lamp with Back-up
Computerised Universal Timer
Infrared Proximity Detector
Intelligent Water Pump Controller with Water-Level Display
Number Guessing Game
Precision 1Hz Clock

Constructions:
Car Security System With Remote Control

FE B R UAR Y 2 0 0 3
Circuit Ideas:
Garage Light and Security Control
LED Sand-Glass Timer
PWM-Based Speed Control for DC Motors
Three-Colour Display Using Bicolour LEDs
Ultra-Bright LED Lamp
Water-Level Indicator

Constructions:
DTMF Remote Control System
PC-Based Programmer for AT89C51 Microcontroller

M AR C H 2 0 0 3
Circuit Ideas:
Clap-Based Switching For Devices
Electronic Security System
Keypad Control For Multiple Appliances
Lead-Acid Battery Charger With Voltage Analyser
Versatile Emergency Light Using Fluorescent Tubes
Wireless TV Headphone Circuit

Constructions:
A Tutorial on 89C51 Development Kit—Part II
Programmable Logic Controller

APR I L 2 0 0 3
Circuit Ideas:
Anti-Theft Alarm For Vehicles
Automatic Water Pump Motor Controller
Electric Shock Gun
Multi-Switch Doorbell With Indicators
Song Number Display

Constructions:
A Tutorial On 89C51 Development Kit—Part III
Automated Car Parking System
M AY 2 0 0 3
Circuit Ideas:
0-100°C Temperature Detector
Clap Switch
Infrared Remote Control Timer
Low-Range AM Radio Transmitter
Precision Null Detector
Sound Scanner

Constructions:
Simple 32-Bit Relay Card For PC’s Parallel Port
Temperature Measurement Using Transistor As Sensor

JUNE 2003
Circuit Ideas:
DTMF Receiver IC MT8870 Tester
Earth Fault Protector
Intruder Detector Using Laser Torch
Pulse Generator
Simple FM Receiver

Constructions:

Digital Clock With Seconds And Alarm Time Display

Programmable Light Effects Generator

J U LY 2 0 0 3
Circuit Ideas:
Burglar Alarm System
False Triggering Eliminator For Timer 555
Parallel Telephone With Secrecy And Call Prevention
PC-Driven LED Display
Solidstate Signal Lamp
Voltage-Based Controller For Switches

Constructions:
Door-Opening Alarm With Remote Control
Microcontroller-Driven Data Display

AU G U S T 2 0 0 3
Circuit Ideas:
Doorbell with Security Feature
Low-Cost Hearing Aid
Over-/Under-Voltage Protection of Electrical Appliances
Resistance Measurement Using Sample and Hold Method
Touch Bell
Transistor Teste

Constructions:
Microprocessor-Controlled Thermometer
Simple Multichannel Remote Control System

S E PT E M B E R 2 0 0 3
Circuit Ideas:
Alarm Using Your Own Voice
Mobile Phone Multipower Unit
Sensitive FM Transmitter
Telephone Receiver
Vehicle Security System
Washing Machine Motor Controller

Constructions:
DTMF 8-Channel Switching Via Powerline
Two-in-One Stereo Amplifier

OCTO BE R 2003
Circuit Ideas:
Auto Snooze for Digital Alarm Clocks
Electronic Motor Starter
Remote-Operated Musical Bell
Simple Touch-Sensitive Switch
Smoke Extractor

Constructions:
Multifeature Emergency Light
Multiple Device Switching Using PC's Parallel Port

NOVEMBER 2003
Circuit Ideas:
Electrolytic Capacitor Tester
Flashing Headlight For Mobikes
Key Chain Light

Mosfet-Based Preamplifier for FM Radio DXing

Non-Contact Power Monitor
Wireless Door Opening Alarm

Constructions:
Binary-To-Hexadecimal Decoder
Proportional Load Control Using PC
DECEMBER 2003
Circuit Ideas:
Automatic Night Lamp with Morning Alarm
Experimental Study of Switched-Capacitor Circuit
Fan On/Off Control by Light
Intercom with Musical Ringtone
LED Torch
Touch Dimmer

Constructions:
Controlling a 7-Segment Display Using PC’s Parallel Port
Economical UPS for Cordless Phones

JAN UAR Y 2 0 0 4
Circuit Ideas:
DC-To-DC Converter
Intruder Alarm
LED-Based Message Display
Multiband CW Transmitter
Versatile Proximity Detector with Auto Reset
Window Charger

Constructions:
Automatic Water-Level Controller
Microcontroller-Based Call Indicator

FE B R UAR Y 2 0 0 4
Circuit Ideas:
Anti-Bag-Snatching Alarm
LED-Based Reading Lamp
Off Timer with Alarm
Over-Voltage Protector
Programmable Timer for Appliances

Constructions:
Digital Water-Level Indicator Cum Pump Controller
PC-Based Data Logger

M AR C H 2 0 0 4
Circuit Ideas:
AC Mains Voltage Indicator
Doorbell-Controlled Porchlight
Fuse-Cum-Power Failure Indicator
Mobile Cellphone Charger
Smart Foot Switch
Sound-Operated Light
Constructions:
Lift Overload Preventer
Sound-Operated On/Off Switch

APR I L 2 0 0 4
Circuit Ideas:
Highway Alert Signal Lamp
Low-Cost Electronic Quiz Table
Low-Resistance Continuity Tester
Simple Security System
Variable Power Supply With Digital Control
Zener Diode Tester

Constructions:
A Bidirectional Visitors Counter
Digital Clock Using Discrete ICs

M AY 2 0 0 4
Circuit Ideas:
Child's Lamp
Clap-Operated Electronic Switch
Emergency-Cum-Ultraviolet Light
Light-Controlled Digital Fan Regulator
Sensitive Optical Burglar Alarm
Watchman Watcher

Constructions:
Programmer For 89C51/89C52/89C2051 Microcontrollers

JUNE 2004
Circuit Ideas:
Cell-Phone-Controlled Audio/Video Mute Switch
Dome Lamp Dimmer
Frequency Divider Using 7490 Decade Counter
Panel Frequency Meter
PC-Based DC Motor Speed Controller
Random Flashing X-Mas Stars

Constructions:
Device Switching Using Password
Laser-Based Communication Link
J U LY 2 0 0 4
Circuit Ideas:
8-Digit Code Lock for Appliance Switching
Digital Stop Watch
Light-Operated Internal Door Latch
Offset Tuning Indicator for CW
Stabilised Power Supply with Short-Circuit Indication

Constructions:
Remote-Controlled Sophisticated Electronic Code Lock
Temperature Indicator Using AT89C52

AU G U S T 2 0 0 4
Circuit Ideas:
Faulty Car Indicator Alarm
Flashing-Cum-Running Light
Mains Box Heat Monitor
Quality FM Transmitter
Simple Key-Operated Gate Locking System

Constructions:
Load Protector With Remote Switching Facility
PIC16F84-Based Coded Device Switching System

S E PT E M B E R 2 0 0 4
Circuit Ideas:
DC Motor Control Using A Single Switch
Handy Tester
PC-Based Candle Ignitor
Programmable Electronic Dice
Solidstate Remote Control Switch

Constructions:
Dynamic Temperature Indicator and Controller
Voice Recording and Playback Using APR9600 Chip

OCTO BE R 2004
Circuit Ideas:
Anti-Theft Alarm For Bikes
Automatic School Bell
Automatic Water Pump Controller
Microcontroller-Based Monitoring System
Noise Meter
Timer With Musical Alarm
Constructions:
Microprocessor-Based Home Security System
Stepper Motor Control Using 89C51 Microcontroller

NOVEMBER 2004
Circuit Ideas:
Electronic Watchdog
Fire Alarm Using Thermistor
Mains Failure/Resumption Alarm
Multipurpose White-LED Light
Soldering Iron Temperature Controller

Constructions:
Digital Combination Lock
Safety Guard for the Blind

DECEMBER 2004
Circuit Ideas:
Chanting Player
Electronic Street Light Switch
Hit Switch
Sound-Operated Intruder Alarm
Twilight Lamp Blinker
Water-Level Controller

Constructions:
Moving Message Over Dot-Matrix Display
Ultrasonic Lamp-Brightness Controller

JAN UAR Y 2 0 0 5
Circuit Ideas:
Audio Amplifier for Personal Stereo
Automatic Soldering Iron Switch
Infrared Object Counter
Long-Range Burglar Alarm Using Laser Torch
Musical Light Chaser
Versatile LED Display

Constructions:
Microcontroller-based Real-time Clock
Standalone Scrolling Display Using AT90S8515 AVR

FE B R UAR Y 2 0 0 5
Circuit Ideas:
Atmel AVR ISP Dongle
Auto Turn-Off Battery Charger
Digital Frequency Comparator
Miser Flash
PC-Based Timer
Pencell Charge Indicator

Constructions:
Remote-Controlled Digital Audio Processor

M AR C H 2 0 0 5
Circuit Ideas:
Automatic Bathroom Light with Back-up Lamp
Digital Audio/Video Input Selector
Manual EPROM Programmer
Multiple Applications of High-Power LEDs
Simple Digital Security System
Wireless Stepper Motor Controller

Constructions:
Auto Changeover to Generator on Mains Failure—Part I
Device Control Through PC’s Parallel Port Using Visual Basic

A P R I L 2005
Circuit Ideas:
Accurate Foot-Switch
Mains Interruption Counter With Indicator
Micromotor Controller
Power-On Reminder with LED Lamp
Simple Low-Power Inverter
Solar Bug

Constructions:
Auto Changeover to Generator on Mains Failure—Part II
PC-based Scrolling Message Display

M AY 2005
Circuit Ideas:
Mains Supply Failure Alarm
Mock Alarm With Call Bell
Power-Saver LED Lamp
Remote Control For Home Appliances
Sound-Operated Switch For Lamps
TV Pattern Generator

Constructions:
Low-Cost Energy Meter Using ADE7757
Two-Wheeler Security System
J U N E 2005
Circuit Ideas:
16-way Clap-Operated Switch
Battery Charger with Automatic Switch-Off
Brake Failure Indicator
Multidoor Opening Alarm with Indicator
Rechargeable Torch based on White LED
Safety Guard

Constructions:
Medium-Power Low-Cost Inverter
Programmable Timer Based on AT90S4433 AVR

J U L Y 2005
Circuit Ideas:
Dog Caller
Fuel Reserve Indicator For Vehicles
IC 555 Timer Tester
Inexpensive Car Protection Unit
Smart Cellphone Holder
White LED-Based Emergency Lamp and Turning Indicator

Constructions:
Computerised Electrical Equipment Control
Manual AT89C51 Programmer

AU G U S T 2 0 0 5
Circuit Ideas:
220V Live Wire Scanner
Light Dimmer That Doubles As Voltmeter
Medium-Power FM Transmitter
Multicell Charger
Teleconferencing System
Timer for Geyser

Constructions:
Digital Stopwatch
Remote-Controlled Stepper Motor

S E PT E M B E R 2 0 0 5
Circuit Ideas:
Doorbell-Cum-Visitor Indicator
Little Door Guard
Power Failure And Resumption Alarm
Smart Switch
Stress Meter
Constructions:
Audio Mixer with Multiple Controls
Infrared Interruption Counter

OCTO BE R 2005
Circuit Ideas:
Bicycle Guard
Digital Dice
Electronic Fuse
Liquid-Level Alarm
Remote-Controlled Power-Off Switch
Zener Value Evaluator

Constructions:
Noise-Muting FM Receiver
PC-Based Stepper Motor Controller

NOVEMBER 2005
Circuit Ideas:
Heat-Sensitive Switch
Sensitive Vibration Detector
Simple MOSFET-Based CFL
Simple Smoke Detector
Transistor Tester
Water-Tank Overflow Indicator

Constructions:
Automatic 3-Phase Induction Motor Starter
Using AVR Microcontrollers for Projects—Part 1 of 3

DECEMBER 2005
Circuit Ideas:
Automatic Washbasin Tap Controller
Automatic-Off Timer For CD Players
Over-Speed Indicator
Soft Switch
Versatile Water-Level Controller

Constructions:
Speed Checker for Highways
Using AVR Microcontroller for Projects—Part 2 of 3

J A N U A R Y 2006
Circuit Ideas:
Audio-Controlled Running Light
IR Burglar DeterrentRegulator For Battery Eliminator
Remote Emergency Alarm For Unmanned Lifts
Shadow Alarm
Tachometer
Constructions:
A Simple Directional Detector/Counter
Using AVR Microcontroller for Projects—Part 3 of 3

F E B R U A R Y 2006
Circuit Ideas:
Capacitor Evaluator
FM Adaptor for Car Stereo
Panic Plate
Power Supply Reversal Correcter-Cum-Preventer
Ultrasonic Proximity Detector
Versatile Power Supply

Constructions:
Low-Cost LCD Frequency Meter
PC-Based Transistor-Lead Identifier

M A R C H 2006
Circuit Ideas:
Electronic Dice
Infrared Bug
Mains Supply Failure Backup Light
Picnic Lamp
Simple Transistor Type and Lead Identifier
Twinkle Twinkle X’Mas Star

Constructions:
AT89C2051-Based Countdown Timer
PC-Based Remote-Controlled Stepper Motor

A P R I L 2006
Circuit Ideas:
Car Porch Guard
Logic ‘High’/‘Low’ Indicator
Simple Short-Wave Transmitter
Solar Lighting System
Solidstate Relay

Constructions:
Automatic Rain Timer
Power Factor Correction
M AY 2006
Circuit Ideas:
Anti-Sleep Alarm
DC Changeover System with Battery Protection Unit
Farmhouse Lantern-Cum-Flasher
School/College Quiz Buzzer
Visual AC Mains Voltage Indicator

Constructions:
3D Surround Sound System
AVR Microcontroller-Based Clock

J U N E 2006
Circuit Ideas:
Door Guard
Easy Transistor Tester
Multi-Melody Generator With Instrumental Effect
Multipurpose Listening Device
Parrot-Sounding AC Doorbell

Constructions:
Fastest-Finger-First Using Microcontroller
Remote-Controlled Land Rover—A DIY Robotic Project

J U L Y 2006
Circuit Ideas:
Briefcase Alarm
Doorbell
Low-Cost Night Lamp
Low-Power Voltage Doubler
Remote-Controlled Fan Regulator

Constructions:
Microcontroller-based Triggering Circuit for SCR Phase Control
Parallel-Port Testing and Programming Aid

AU G U S T 2 0 0 6
Circuit Ideas:
A Fourth-Order Speech Filter (Based on Texas Instruments Application Note)
Hearing Aid
Micro-Power Flasher
Speed Control of DC Motor Using Pulse-Width Modulation
Touch-Plate doorbell
Constructions:
Auto Switch for TV
Microcontroller-based Code Lock

S E PT E M B E R 2 0 0 6
Circuit Ideas:
Bell-Cum Light Controller
Electronic Ludo
Fastest-Finger-First
Friendly Charger for Mobile Phones
IR-to-RF Converter

Constructions:
Digital Weight Accumulator
Remotely Programmable RTC-Interfaced Microcontroller for Multiple Device Control

OCTO BE R 2006
Circuit Ideas:
Bodmas Rule
Front Door Guard
Infrared Toggle Switch
Optical Remote On/Off Switch
Smart Battery Protector Using a Shunt Regulator
Telephone-Operated Calling System

Constructions:
Beverage Vending Machine Controller
Digital Thermometer-cum-Controller

NOVEMBER 2006
Circuit Ideas:
Appliance Timer-Cum-Clap Switch
Optical Smoke Detector
Photodiode-Based Fire Detector
Sensitive AM Transmitter
Variable Power Supply Using a Fixed-Voltage Regulator IC

Constructions:
Quiz Buzzer
Stepper Motor Controller Using AT89C51

DECEMBER 2006
Circuit Ideas:
Capacitance-Multiplier Power Supply
Digital Counter
Electronic Door Key
Secret Bell
Ultrasonic Proximity Detector

Constructions:
Microcontroller-based Automatic Flush System
Two-Channel PC-based Oscilloscope

J A N U A R Y 2007
Circuit Ideas:
Electronic Horn
IR Music Transmitter and Receiver
IR Proximity Detector Switch
Locker Guard
Simple Message Display System

Constructions:
Digital Phase Selector
Microcontroller-based Bidirectional Visitor Counter

FE B R UAR Y 2 0 0 7
Circuit Ideas:
Clock Timer
Fully Automatic Emergency Light
Light-Operated Doorbell
Simple Automatic Water-Level Controller
Simple HF Power Amplifier

Constructions:
8085 Emulator Using ‘C++’
PIC16F84-based Digital Thermometer
Source Code
source code (.bas file)
Water-level Controller-cum-motor Protector

M AR C H 2 0 0 7
Circuit Ideas:
3V PC Adaptor
Automatic Emergency Light
Digital Thermometer
Low-Cost Battery Charger
Street Light Controller

Constructions:
Auto Controller for Petrol-Run Power Generator
Design Your Own Infrared Remote
APR I L 2 0 0 7
Circuit Ideas:
Accurate 1Hz Generator
Circuit for UPS To Hybernate PC
Electronic Reminder
LED Illumination for Refrigerators
Solar-Powered Pedestal Lighting System

Constructions:
Microcontroller-based Infrared Tracking Robot
Remote-Controlled Real-Time Clock with Device Controller

M AY 2 0 0 7
Circuit Ideas:
5-Band Graphic Equaliser
Auto Muting During Telephonic Conversation
Automatic Wash Basin Mirror Lamp Controller
IR Remote On/Off Switch
MAT Switch

Constructions:
PC-based Dual DC Motor Controller
Wireless Messaging Via Mobile/Landline Phone

JUNE 2007
Circuit Ideas:
Anti-Collision Rear Light
Automatic Darkness-Controlled Lighting System
Contactless Telephone Finger
Light Fence
USB-Powered Desktop Lamp

Constructions:
Microcontroller-based Industrial Timer
Standalone Digital Clock

J U LY 2 0 0 7
Circuit Ideas:
Anti-Theft Alarm
Automatic Phase Changer
Diac-Controlled Flasher
Flying Saucer
Preset ‘Off’ Timer
Constructions:
Digital Voltmeter
Microcontroller-based Graphics Display

AU G U S T 2 0 0 7
Circuit Ideas:
Audible Continuity Tester
Corrosion-Free Water-Level Indicator
Infrared Firecracker Igniter
Mobile Shield
PC Table Lamp
Simple Electronic Dice

Constructions:
PC-based Automatic Time Manager
Stepper Motor Control Using VC++

S E PT E M B E R 2 0 0 7
Circuit Ideas:
‘On’/‘Off’ Ringer
Desktop Power Supply
PC Temperature Alarm
Shutter Guard
Voltage Doubler

Constructions:
Energy Saver for Welding Transformer
Interfacing a Graphics LCD with the Microcontroller

OCTO BE R 2007
Circuit Ideas:
5V/12V Supply From PC
Infrared Burglar Alarm
Laptop Protector
Motorbike Alarm
Stablised Power Supply For Prototyping

Constructions:
Digital Heart-Beat Counter
Secured Room Access System

NOVEMBER 2007
Circuit Ideas:
Audible IR Proximity Detector
Dice With 7-Segment Display
Magic Lamp
Seismic Sensor
Timer

Constructions:
Low-Cost Versatile Timer Using AT89C2051
Parallel-Port Interfacing and Programming Aid

DECEMBER 2007
Circuit Ideas:
Current Sensor
Door Guard
LED Lighting for Christmas
Line-Powered Two-Tone Ringer
Speed Controller for DC Motor

Constructions:
Microcontroller-Based Alarm Clock
Simple PC-Based Digital Sound-Level Meter

JAN UAR Y 2 0 0 8
Circuit Ideas:
Automatic Low-Power Emergency Light
Battery-Level Monitor
Computerised Static Circuit Breaker
Crystal-Based 50Hz Generator
Fit-‘N’-Forget Backup Light
Hum-Sensitive Touch Alarm
Mobile Bug
Playful Lights
Power-Up Sequencer
Set-Reset Flip-Flop Using Comparators
Strobe Light
The Starry Sky

Constructions:
Microcontroller-based Tachometer
Temperature Indicator-cum-Controller

FE B R UAR Y 2 0 0 8
Circuit Ideas:
Cordless Multi-door Alarm
Heat Sensor for CD Players
Ignition for Old Cars
Tester For Remote Control
Versatile CMOS/TTL Logic And Clock Probe
Constructions:
Buzzer Controller For 8-Team Quiz Contests
Microcontroller-based Ultrasonic Distance Meter

M AR C H 2 0 0 8
Circuit Ideas:
Drinking Water Alarm
IR Detector For Robots
Notepad Lamp
Pressure-Sensitive Alarm

Constructions:
Microcontroller-Based DC Motor Speed Controller
MICROCONTROLLER-BASED TEMPERATURE INDICATOR

APR I L 2 0 0 8
Circuit Ideas:
Automatic Battery Charger
IR Detector
Smart Vibration Sensor
Temperature-Dependent Speed Regulator For Fans
Ultrasonic Sound Beam Burglar Alarm
USB Power Booster

Constructions:
Microcontroller-Based Capacitance Meter
Token Number Display

M AY 2 0 0 8
Circuit Ideas:
Automatic Night Lamp for Car Porch/Gate
Car Anti-theft Guard
Staircase Light With Auto Switch-Off
Sunset Lamp
Wire-Break Alarm with Delay

Constructions:
Microcontroller-Based Heart-Rate Meter
Multiple Device Switching Through Parallel Port

JUNE 2008
Circuit Ideas:
Anti-burglar Alarm
Desk Lamp
LED-based Night Lamp
Poor Man’s Hearing Aid
Portable Lamp Flasher

Constructions:
Rank Display System for Race and Quiz Competitions
Remote-Controlled Toy Boat

J U LY 2 0 0 8
Circuit Ideas:
Aquarium Probe
Bicycle Indicator
Electronic Heart
Head-And-Tail Toss
Music-operated Lights

Constructions:
Cellphone-Operated Land Rover
Presettable Timer Using Secret-Coded Punched Card

AU G U S T 2 0 0 8
Circuit Ideas:
Heat Control Unit
Panic Alarm
PC Multimedia Speakers
Simple Earth-Fault Protector
Three-Phase Appliance Protector

Constructions:
Kapalbhati Pranayama Timer
Microcontroller-Based Inductance Meter

S E PT E M B E R 2 0 0 8
Circuit Ideas:
Automatic Parking Light for Cars
Electric Window/Fence Charger
Long-Range IR Transmitter
Peak Hour Timer
Remote Switch

Constructions:
Four-Channel Analogue-to-Digital Converter
Microcontroller-based Temperature Meter
OCTO BE R 2008
Circuit Ideas:
Battery Conditioner
Fastest-finger First
Muscular Stimulator
Simple Code Lock
Wireless Switch

Constructions:
PC-Based Mobile Robot for Navigation
Solar Electric Fence

NOVEMBER 2008
Circuit Ideas:
Electronic Combination Lock
Hot-Water-Ready Alarm
Night Alert
Single-supply Sinusoidal Flasher
Traffic Controller

Constructions:
Clap-operated Appliance Control
Microcontroller-based Speedometer-Cum-Odometer

DECEMBER 2008
Circuit Ideas:
Battery-level Indicator
Continuity Tester With A Chirping Sound
PC Temperature Controller
Pleasant Sounding Bell
Power Pulser

Constructions:
Microcontroller-based LED Light Chaser
Solar LED Lighting System

JAN UAR Y 2 0 0 9
Circuit Ideas:
IR Receiver Module Tester
Laser-guided Door Opener
Running LED Light
Shock-hazard Warning
Traffic Baton
Constructions:
Designing Low-Power Products Using MSP430 Microcontroller (Part 1 of 2)
Sequential Power-‘On’

FE B R UAR Y 2 0 0 9
Circuit Ideas:
555 Timer PWM Audio Amplifier
Automated Alarm Circuits
Automatic Doorbell
Midnight Security Light
Music Water Shower
Night Lamps

Constructions:
Designing Low-Power Products Using MSP430 Microcontroller (Part 2 of 2)
Microcontroller-based Temperature Indicator

M AR C H 2 0 0 9
Circuit Ideas:
In-Car Food and Beverage Warmer
Smart Hearing Aid
Three-Component Flasher
Triple Power Supply
Unique Water Pump Controller
White Light for Refrigerator

Constructions:
Microcontroller-based Ring Tone Player
PC-based Wireless Stepper Motor Control

APR I L 2 0 0 9
Circuit Ideas:
Car Fan Speed Controller
Digitally Adjustable Dancing Lights
Low-cost Stop Watch
Remote-operated Master Switch
USB Power Socket

Constructions:
Microcontroller-Based Moving-Message Display
Stepper Motor Controller Using ‘C’

M AY 2 0 0 9
Circuit Ideas:
Bedroom Light
Controllable Electronic Load Circuit for DC Power Supply
Earth Leakage Tester
Electronic Bicycle Lock
Sixth-Order Butterworth Low-Pass Filter
Solar Panel based Charger and Small LED Lamp

Constructions:
MultiChannel Door Alarm with Display
Parallel-Port Controller Using Matlab

JUNE 2009
Circuit Ideas:
Clock Tick-Tock Sound Generator & LED Pendulum
Hydro Alarm
PC Power Manager
Skin Response Meter
Smart Battery Charger

Constructions:
Digital Respiration Rate Meter
Microcontroller-based DC Motor Controller

J U LY 2 0 0 9
Circuit Ideas:
Digital Camera Adaptor
Generator Room Light
Liquid Level Alarm
Pocket-size Reading Lamp
SMF Battery Guard

Constructions:
High-Current DC Motor Controller
PC-based Wireless Appliance Control

AU G U S T 2 0 0 9
Circuit Ideas:
Constant-Current Battery Charger
Freezer Monitor Alarm
Multitone Siren
Photometer
Smart Emergency Light

Constructions:
Automatic Water Pump Controller
Put Coin and Draw Power
S E PT E M B E R 2 0 0 9
Circuit Ideas:
Inverter for Soldering Iron
Radiation Sensor
Stereo Headphone Amplifier
Transistorised Logic Probe for TTL
Whisker For Robots

Constructions:
Automated Line-following Robot
Microcontroller-Based Solar Charger

OCTO BE R 2009
Circuit Ideas:
Car-Reversing Horn With Flasher
Portable Solar USB Power Port
Short-Circuit Protection in DC Low-Voltage Systems
Smart Loop Burglar Alarm
Temperature-Tolerance Checking System

Constructions:
Microcontroller-based Pranayam Timer
RPM Counter Using Microcontroller AT89C4051

NOVEMBER 2009
Circuit Ideas:
Door-Open Alert
DuoPhone
Electronic Fuse For In-Car GPS Receiver
Mini UPS System
Sound/Vibration-Sensitive Toy Dog Alarm

Constructions:
AT89C52-Based RoboCar
Phase-angle control of SCR using AT 89C51

DECEMBER 2009
Circuit Ideas:
Electronic Quiz Switch
Monolithic Step-Down Switching Regulator
Pyroelectric Fire Alarm
Spy Camera Solar Power Box
Telephone Call Recorder
Constructions:
H-bridge Driver Using PC
Stereo Brick Amplifier

J A N U A R Y 2 0 10
Circuit Ideas:
Electronic Candles
Micro Inverter
Security System Switcher
Water Pump Controller

Constructions:
Solid-State Voltage Stabiliser
Video Switcher

F E B R U A R Y 2 0 10
Circuit Ideas:
Battery-Low Indicator
Doorbell-controlled Security Switch
Numeric Water-level Indicator
Power Resumption Alarm and Low-Voltage Protector
Room Sound Monitor
Versatile Probe

Constructions:
Microcontroller-based Serial Data Transfer to PC
Vehicle Power Adaptor

M A R C H 2 0 10
Circuit Ideas:
Antisleep Alarm for Students
Four-Stage FM Transmitter
PC Timer
Pushbutton Control For Single-Phase Appliances
Timer for Mosquito Destroyer
White LED Light Probe for Inspection

Constructions:
Computersied Electronic Lock
Frequency Counter

A P R I L 2 0 10
Circuit Ideas:
Automatic Light Controller Using 7806
HDD Selector Switch
Multiutility Flash Light
Simple Video Amplifier
Spy Ear
Twi-light using white LEDs

Constructions:
Eight-Channel Data Acquisition & Logging System
Simple Traffic Light System

M AY 2 0 10
Circuit Ideas:
Digital Timer Enhancement
Electric Bug Zapper
Emergency Photo Lamp
Hum-sensitive Touch Alarm
Standby Power-Loss Preventer
Water-Level Indicator Using 7-segment display

Constructions:
Analogue Clock With Add-on Calendar
PIC16F877A-based Temperature Monitoring System

J U N E 2 0 10
Circuit Ideas:
Electronic Dice Using AT89C2051
IR-based Light Control
Leakage and Continuity Tester
Low-cost Hearing Aid
Sequential Device Control Using TV Remote Control
Weekly Reminder

Constructions:
Cellphone-Based device Control with Voice Acknowledgement
PIC Microcontroller-based Electronic Lock