How to Make a Fading Light Circuit

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Introduction: How to Make a Fading Light Circuit

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Step 1: Parts

9 volt battery led and a capacitor

Step 2:

Step 3: Done

Power it up and remove one of the battery wires and it will fade off

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    5 Comments

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    TheStJoe83
    TheStJoe83

    7 years ago

    I think this needs more detailed instruction

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    coolyyz
    coolyyz

    Reply 8 years ago on Introduction

    the capacitor and the led

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    BurgersBytes
    BurgersBytes

    9 years ago on Introduction

    9 volts may kill most LED's instantly! Use a current resistor for .20 ma at the LED voltage.

    Resistance = Vin - Vled / .02

    Red and yellow LED's need only 1.5 to 2 volts. Bright LED's can use up to 3 volts.

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    kakashibatosi
    kakashibatosi

    9 years ago

    one step short of a flashlight. a "breathe" effect would be more useful.