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Blinkenlighten

Building blinking lights with a 555 timer.

Purpose

These blinking lights will blind our enemies, or at the very least, confuse them into disco dancing.

Kit

Each kit costs $15, and you get:

These parts are all reusable, since we won't be soldering anything!

Parts List

BGMicro
Product Description Price Quantity Total
CABCM12 10 WIRE- 5 COLOR BOOTED ALLIGATOR CLIPS $2.62 3 $7.86
RES1039 100K Ohm Potentiometer $0.79 12 $9.48
ICSTLC555 TLC555 $0.50 12 $6.00
LED1164 Pure Green 3mm LED $0.04 12 $0.48
CAP1018 220 uf/35V $0.10 12 $1.20
RES1122 220 Ohms 1/4W 5% Pack of 200 $2.95 1 $2.95
RES1117 100 Ohms 1/4W 5% Pack of 200 $2.95 1 $2.95
RES1136 1k Ohm 1/4W 5% Pack of 200 $2.95 1 $2.95
TRNPN2222A PN2222A $0.06 12 $0.72
SWT1002 Open Push Button Switch $0.33 12 $3.96
SWT1004 Small Paddle Switch $0.20 12 $2.40
MOT1055 Mabuchi Motor $1.19 12 $14.28
King-Cart.com
Product Description Price Quantity Total
Breadboard Solderless Breadboards $4.20 12 50.40
Shipping 11.52