MSP430 Based Chronulator (using Launchpad chip)

Step 5 Helpful Gizmos

While I was building the Chronulator, I ended up constructing a few useful gizmos. They are not necessary, but I have found them helpful. They also can be used over again on other Launchpad projects that use batteries and require a regulated voltage. The gizmos consist of a small 2.5V regulator that can be piggybacked to the Launchpad, a power line for the battery pack to the regulator, and a super glued block of 5 jumpers to speed putting in and removing the jumpers on the Launchpad. The schematic for the little piggybacked regulator is the same as the power supply shown in step 2.