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LED Christmas Tree
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This flashing LED mini Christmas tree is not only dead simple to build but the design is also repeatable and very reliable in operation. In fact an ideal last-minute project to brighten up the house or office in the run-up to Christmas.It can sometimes be satisfying for the electronics enthusiast to build something that adds a personal touch to a special occasion. The mini Christmas tree design described here fits the bill and should strike a suitably festive note. This particular flashing Christmas decoration cannot be purchased ready made but needs instead to be assembled. The circuit design is just about as bullet-proof as is possible using a PCB, battery and just a few components. It is aimed at the less experienced constructor.
Materials
Component list
Resistors:
R1 = 10kOhm (black-brown-orange)
R2 = 100kOhm (black-brown-yellow)
Capacitor:
C1 = 1nF
Semiconductors:
D1-D12 = LED, low current (all colours possible except white)
IC1 = 4060
Miscellaneous:
16-way DIL socket for IC1
9-V (PP3/6F22) battery with clip
PCB, order code 010019-1 (see Readers Services page)
Kit of PCB & parts, order code 010019-91
R1 = 10kOhm (black-brown-orange)
R2 = 100kOhm (black-brown-yellow)
Capacitor:
C1 = 1nF
Semiconductors:
D1-D12 = LED, low current (all colours possible except white)
IC1 = 4060
Miscellaneous:
16-way DIL socket for IC1
9-V (PP3/6F22) battery with clip
PCB, order code 010019-1 (see Readers Services page)
Kit of PCB & parts, order code 010019-91
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