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Customizable Holiday Display

Step 4Customize and Win

Customize and Win
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Because I used a breadboard instead of a solid pcb you can simply change the behavior of the LED by changing the components around the NE555. In the default mode it fades in and out. Have a look at the images for some alternative circuits.

The first one is the simplest. Just light.

Picture #2 shows a circuit for a flashing LED. Change the value of C2 and R1 to adjust the speed.

Picture #3 shows 2 alternately flashing LEDs.


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I would be happy if you made the display and play around with the circuit. If you made your own circuit design, share it in the comments to get a 1 year pro membership. The only restriction: the circuit has to fit on a mini breadboard. Deadline is Jan. 31th 2012. So go creative and win! 
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I like to play with electronics and other fun stuff, modify things to make them more useful or just more funny, putting things together that seem not to fit to make funny stuff. Sharing ideas make the...
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