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Christmas Star

Christmas Star

Difficulty
Festive

Summary

Sticking with tradition and going for the early days of electronics with this kit; using the traditional 555 Timer IC and a decade counter to make a strobing star pattern, something to put on-top of the christmas tree. Get some more globes and some logic gates if you're really up for it.

Materials Required

1NE 555 Timer - Linear ICZL3555
110uF 16VDC Electrolytic RB CapacitorRE6066
11k Ohm 1 Watt Carbon Film Resistors - Pack of 2RR2774
110k Ohm Linear (B) Single Gang 16mm PotentiometerRP7510
1Ultra Mini Experimenters BoardHP9556
106V Mini Lamps - LargeSL2673
14017 Decade Counter/Divider CMOS ICZC4017
5BC337 NPN TransistorZT2115
5BC327 PNP TransistorZT2110
16V DC 800mA Ultra-Slim Power Supply 7DC PlugsMP3145
12.1mm PC Mount Male DC Power ConnectorPS0519

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