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How to build a fiber optic light for use when turning deep vessels.
AMERICAN WOODTURNER Dec 1991 (v.6#4) pg. 26
Added Info AMERICAN WOODTURNER Mar 1992 (v.7#1) pg. 29

Communicate on a light beam. Circuits for sending data communications over a beam of laser light. Also involves the use of fiber optics for short distance transmission. Use to transmit digital information from a computer.
BYTE May 1979 (v.4#5) pg. 32
Correction BYTE Aug 1979 (v.4#8) pg. 194

An introduction to fiber optics. Part 1.
BYTE Dec 1984 (v.9#13) pg. 121

A primer on fiber optics.
COMPUTERCRAFT Jun 1991 (v.1#3) pg. 72

Optical fiber sensors and how they work. Includes instructions on making and experimenting with simple sensors.
COMPUTERCRAFT Jul 1991 (v.1#4) pg. 73

Experimenting with a low-cost fiber-optic link. A General Electric kit includes a near-infrared emitter, a detector, and 1-meter of fiber-optic cable. Est. cost: $10.
COMPUTERS & ELECTRONICS Feb 1983 (v.21#2) pg. 113

Radio frequency interference. A case history and some observations. Why modern fiber-optic communication systems may be more susceptible to some RFI and EMI problems and how to correct the problem.
CQ. THE RADIO AMATEUR'S JOURNAL Dec 1997 (v.53#12) pg. 38

A beginners guide to fiber optics. Circuits included for a transmitter, oscillator, remote temperature sensor, remote control transmitter, and optical repeater.
HANDS-ON ELECTRONICS Sep 1987 (v.4#9) pg. 41

Fiber optics in model railroading. Combine fiber optics with remotely-located Christmas tree lights to produce many special lighting effects. Ideal for multiple lights around a sign or theater marquee.
MODEL RAILROADER Nov 1990 (v.57#11) pg. 88

Fiber-optic sensors. A discription of the most important kinds of optical sensors and how to make several kinds of sensing systems based upon fiber-optics.
MODERN ELECTRONICS [2] Nov 1984 (v.1#2) pg. 71

Under-carpet fiber optics. Simplify routing of lines to carry power, voice signals and data signals throughout an office or building. A comparison of cost and installation of copper versus fiber optic cable.
MODERN ELECTRONICS [2] Jun 1989 (v.6#6) pg. 28

How to convert your flash unit into a fiber optic flash unit for lighting up the tightest macro situations. Est. cost: $20
MODERN PHOTOGRAPHY Jul 1984 (v.48#7) pg. 58

Optical fiber communications. Part 1. How it works, where to purchase the fiber, cutting the fiber, and attaching the fibers to LEDs and photodetectors. Includes a simple circuit for transmitting and receiving a tone signal.
POPULAR ELECTRONICS [1] May 1980 (v.17#5) pg. 84

Optical fiber communications. Part 2. Experimenting with several transmitter and receiver devices.
POPULAR ELECTRONICS [1] Jun 1980 (v.17#6) pg. 76

Experimenting with fiber optics. Add audio capability to a digital fiber link and get hands-on experience with the latest communication technology.
POPULAR ELECTRONICS [1] May 1982 (v.20#5) pg. 63
Correction POPULAR ELECTRONICS [1] Jul 1982 (v.20#7) pg. 6

Curing computer-induced electromagnetic interference on shortwave receivers. Build this fiber-optic interface unit for attaching a digital computer to a SW receiver.
POPULAR ELECTRONICS [2] Mar 1989 (v.6#3) pg. 90

Injury-free snack attacks. Build a fiber optic lighting system for use as a night light, boundary marker for hallway or carpeting, etc.
POPULAR HOME AUTOMATION Mar 1999 (v.4#1) pg. 44

A look at optical fiber lamps that can be constructed from kits.
POPULAR MECHANICS Dec 1973 (v.140#6) pg. 67

How to make a fiber-optic light fountain and a fiber-optic base for a table lamp.
WORKBENCH Jan-Feb 1973 (v.29#1) pg. 50

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