	Greetings. Ok... This is the index of the upcomming FAQ as it 
	stands today. I have perhaps 50% of it already organized, index, 
	cross-refed, spell checked, and maybe 10% of that I proof-read 
	and made it "flow".

	If you don't like something, it's not going to change UNLESS you 
	e-mail me. In fact, to force myself to work faster, I completely 
	gave up updating the old FAQ. So, those who sent their requests, 
	will have to wait for the ALPHA release of upcomming FAQ.

	[But since most posters can't read... I got 30 messages from
	 them after this was posted...]


Lines that begin with a "+" mean that I have <50% of the info that will 
be in the ALPHA release for that question.
Lines that begin with a "F" mean that I have a FAQ for that question.

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Introduction
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+Q0.10: What is sci.electronics for?
+Q0.20: What is sci.electronics not for?
+Q0.30: Are there any more specific/related newsgroups?
+Q0.31: Where do I get the FAQ(s) for above newsgroups?
+Q0.32: Step-by-step: How do I get the FAQ thru anonymous FTP?
+Q0.40: Etiquette: What should I know BEFORE posting on sci.electronics?
   

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Beginner/References
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+Q1.10: What books can help me learn/understand electronics?
Q1.20: What books can help me find/design projects/circuits?
Q1.30: What books can help me design fast circuits?
+Q1.40: What books can help me design ISA/EISA/VBL/MCA PC boards?
+Q1.50: What books can help me with learning/using SPICE?
Q1.60: Where do I get literature/data-books on a specific IC/family?
+Q1.70: Are there any electronics-related magazines?
+Q1.80: What are some good books for vacuum tubes?

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MicroComputers/Microcontroller/Single Board Computers (SBC)
------------------------------------------------------------
+Q2.10: Where can I get a SBC?
+Q2.11: Where do I find out more about the MIT Miniboard?
+Q2.12: Where do I find out more about the MIT 6.270 SBC?
Q2.13: Where do I find out more about the Motorola EVB?
+Q2.20: Where can I get a compiler/assembler/linker for my SBC/CPU/uP?
+Q2.21: Where can I get software for my MIT Miniboard? 
+Q2.22: Where can I get software for my MIT 6.270 SBC? 
Q2.23: Where can I get software for my Motorola EVB? 
+Q2.30: What are the FTP sites for PD/free/SW software?
Q2.40: How do I contact the maker of my SBC/CPU/uP? 
Q2.50: What are the common chips and their features?


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Software
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Q3.00: Read this before any of the below.
+Q3.10: I have a PC-clone, what Circuit Simulation software can I run?
+Q3.11: How limiting is MicroSim's student version of PSpice?
+Q3.20: I have a Mac-clone, what Circuit Simulation software can I run?
+Q3.30: I have a Unix-clone, what Circuit Simulation software can I run?
+Q3.40: I have a PC-clone, what PCB design software can I run?
+Q3.50: I have a Mac-clone, what PCB design software can I run?
Q3.60: I have a Unix-clone, what PCB design software can I run?
+Q3.70: I have a other system, what Circuit Simulation software can I run?
+Q3.90: Where do I get more documentation/references on Simulation stuff?


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Logic Device Programming
------------------------
+Q4.00: Read this before any of the below.
+Q4.10: Where can I get an EPROM programmer?
Q4.11|Q4.20: Where can I get an EPROM eraser?
+Q4.12: Where do I get adapters? (ex. QFP->PGA)
+Q4.13: Are there any EPROM programmer plans/references?
+Q4.14: Are there any programming services?
+Q4.20: Where can I get a PAL/PLD programmer?
+Q4.30: Where can I get a programmer for a Microcontroller?
+Q4.40: Where can I get logic manipulation software?
Q4.50: What books deal with Logic Device Programming?


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Prototyping
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Q5.00: What are the best prototyping methods?
+Q5.10: How do I solder and are there any hints?
+Q5.20: What's the difference between all the logic (LS, ALS, F, etc) families? 
+Q5.30: What are the common ways of unsoldering components?
F+Q5.40: Can anyone give me hints on Wire Wrapping (WW)?
Q5.50: How do I solder Surface Mount Devices (SMD)?
Q5.60: How do I proto High Speed Logic?


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Test Equipment
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+Q6.10: What do I need to get started in electronics?
Q6.20: I need to buy an oscilloscope, which one?
+Q6.25: Where can I get a manual for my oscilloscope?
+Q6.26: How good is the Fluke 97 Scopemeter?


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Repair/Parts
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+Q7.10|Q7.00: What are the *RULES* for TV repair?
+Q7.11|Q7.10: Where do I get schematics/part numbers for my VCR/TV/CD?
Q7.12|Q7.20: Are there any books on VCR/TV/CD operation/repair/problems?
+Q7.13|Q7.40: What are the FIRST things to check in a TV?
+Q7.14|Q7.41: What causes the annoying "whine" coming from my TV?
+Q7.15|Q7.42: My "Universal Descrambler" is not working well, anything I can do?
+Q7.16|Q7.60: What makes a good antenna for a TV?

Q7.20|Q7.00: What are the *RULES* for VCR repair?
+Q7.21|Q7.10: Where do I get schematics/part numbers for my VCR/TV/CD?
Q7.22|Q7.20: Are there any books on VCR/TV/CD operation/repair/problems?
+Q7.23:Q7.30: What are the FIRST things to check in a VCR?

Q7.30|Q7.00: What are the *RULES* for CD repair?
Q7.31|Q7.10: Where do I get schematics/part numbers for my VCR/TV/CD?
Q7.32|Q7.20: Are there any books on VCR/TV/CD operation/repair/problems?
+Q7.33|Q7.50: What are the FIRST things to check in a CD?

Q7.40|Q7.00: What are the *RULES* for RADIO/AMP repair?

Q7.50|Q7.00: What are the *RULES* for COMPUTER repair?
F+Q7.51|Q1.90: Are there any articles on Hard Drives (operation, repair)?

+Q7.60|Q7.70: How do I repair/understand MicroWave ovens?

+Q7.70: What are common troubleshooting techniques?
+Q7.71|Q7.80: Why do solder joints go bad?

Q7.80: Are there any repair supplies?
+Q7.81|Q7.90: Are there any chemicals that help with repair/maint?


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Batteries
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+Q8.10: What are the different types of batteries?
+Q8.11: What are the capacities of common battery types?

Q8.20: What should I know about Alkaline batteries?
+Q8.21: What's the deal with the "Alkaline Rechargers" on TV?

Q8.30: What should I know about ZincCarbon/DryCell batteries?
+Q8.31: Can I recharge ZincCarbon/DryCell batteries?

Q8.40: What should I know about NiCd batteries?
+Q8.41: Do NiCd batteries have "memory"?
+Q8.42: How SHOULD I care for/charge my NiCd batteries?
+Q8.43: Can I bring my NiCd batteries from the dead?

+Q8.50: What should I know about LeadAcid/GellCell batteries?
+Q8.51: What's the difference between marine and standard LeadAcid batteries?
+Q8.52: Can I bring my LeadAcid/GellCell batteries from the dead?
Q8.53: How do I care for/charge my LeadAcid/GellCell batteries?

Q8.60: What should I know about NiHM batteries? 
+Q8.61: Do NiMH batteries have "memory"?

Q8.70: What should I know about Lithium batteries? 

+Q8.80: How do I determine which battery to use?

Q8.90: Anything else I should know about batteries?
+Q8.91: Will a capacitor across the battery increase its life? (Subject: Re: 
 Capacitor across battery for longer life? c:\ele\up_5_1\part1\hints.txt 34)
+Q8.92: How should I regulate battery voltage?


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Law
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Q9.00: What "laws" govern electronics?
+Q9.10: How do I file a Patent?
+Q9.20: Do I need FCC approval for my gizmo?
+Q9.30: What's the idea behind the FCC?


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TelePhones
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+Q10.00: Is there a better group for telephones?
+Q10.00: How do I interface to the phone line?
+Q10.00: Where do I find further info on telephones?
+Q10.00: What are the frequencies of the DTMF tones?
Q10.00: How do I simulate the official "ring"?
+Q10.00: What's the circuit for a "phone-in-use" light?
+Q10.00: What chips decode/encode DTMF tones?
+Q10.00: What's "caller-id", what's the data format, and how do I get it?
Q10.00: How do I get audio out of the phone?


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LEDs/IR/UV/UltraSound/Hall-Effect
---------------------------------
Q11.00: How do I increase the range of my remote?
Q11.10: What chips/circuits/modules exist for IR communication?
Q11.20: 


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Sensors/Interfacing
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Q12.00: Humidity/moisture sensors? (Re: Humidity Sensor up_5_1\sens.txt)
Q12.00: Interfacing thru serial port? (Re: Com port as input)
Q12.00: Interfacing to the Mac? (Subject: Re: Macintosh up_5_1\part1\i_o.txt - 7)
Q12.00: PC control of high voltage/current? (Re: PC Control OF 220 V AC?)
Q12.00: Solid-State Compass? (Re: Query: Compas up_5_1\part1\misc.txt|flux 
 gate up_5_1\sens.txt
Q12.00: Barometric pressure? (Re: Electronic Barometric up_5_1\sens.txt)
+Q12.00: Is there a FAQ on the PC parallel port?


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Can I Build It?
+-------------+
+Q13.00: Digital Storage Oscilloscope card for my PC?
+Q13.00: NTSC->PAL, PAL->NTSC converter?
+Q13.00: LED flasher?
Q13.00: Power inverter from 12VDC to 120/220VAC?
+Q13.00: NiCd battery charger?
+Q13.00: 100 Watt audio amplifier?
Q13.00: GAL/PAL/EPROM programmer?
+Q13.00: Speed Radar Jammer?
Q13.00: 
Q13.00: 
Q13.00: 
Q13.00: 
Q13.00: 
Q13.00: 
Q13.00: 


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Getting Parts
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+Q14.10: Where do I get electronic components?
Q14.20: Where do I get surplus/as_is electronic components?
Q14.30: 
+Q14.40: Where do I get vacuum tubes?
Q14.00: 


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Misc
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+Q15.00: What's the "Zapper" and where do I get one?
Q15.00:
Q15.00:
Q15.00:
Q15.00:
Q15.00:
Q15.00:
Q15.00:
Q15.00:
Q15.00: Home Automation?
Q15.00: IIC buss?
+Q15.00: Magnetic card reader (use_4_1\use.txt - 1866)
+Q15.00: Intel HEX format? (4328up_4_1\use.txt)
Q15.00: Toroids? (Re: Toroidal transformerup_4_1\use.txt 3538)
Q15.00: MicroStepping? (c:\ele\up_4_1\use.txt 3538 Re: micro-stepping) 
+Q15.00: Connecting to human body? (c:\up_4_1\use.txt 3487 Re: Detecting muscle 
 voltages)
Q15.00: BarCodes? (c:\ele\up_4_1\use.txt 183)
Q15.00: Lasers? (c:\ele\up_4_1\use.txt  2471)
Q15.00: Sound/Speech? (c:\ele\up_4_1\use.txt 2949 Subject: Re: Sound Generator 
 needed)
Q15.00: Electret Mics? c:\ele\up_4_1\use.txt 5613Re: Electret Mics
+Q15.00: Green Plugs & Power Factor?\up_4_1\use.txt 5941
Q15.00: Audio Mixer? up_4_1\use.txt 5968Re: mixer question
Q15.00: Keypad/keyboard controllers? up_4_1\use.txt 6053
Q15.00: Microwave Popcorn? (up_5_1\part1\hints.txt 229 
+Q15.00: Finishing touches (to project)? (Subject: Re: Making decals on plastic 
 c:\ele\up_5_1\part1\hints.txt 427 
+Q15.00: Govn't & Military auctions? (Subject: Re: hunters & collectors 
 c:\ele\up_5_1\part1\hints.txt 478 

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Periodic Wars
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Q16.10: 
Q16.10: 
Q16.10: 
+Q16.80: Are tubes better than semiconductors?

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Misc
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+QM.10: Acronyms
QM.20: Credits
+QM.30: Is there any good Electronics/Engineering Humor?
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