how to make LED flash?
For all the electronically inclined people out there... I have an LED that I would like to make flash (its for my carputer standby), so I'm wondering if there is a timer or something like that in can put inline with the LED to make it flash?
Any thing like that out there?
Thanks
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Have you looked at Radio Shack or Auto alarm dealers.
Someone sells an led that plugs into 12v and will flash...is that what you want?
Also there is a simple circuit using a 555 timer chip to make one flash.
I had two links to circuit designs but they are both broken. Try a google search.
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Try partsexpress or electronic goldmine or such... there are plenty of LEDs out there with built-in flash.
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the problem is i already have a nice led i want to use that doesn't flash.
i think i might beable to whip something up with that 555 timer chip.
95 Honda Civic DX Coupe - In Progress
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Don't use the 555 timer. Use the LM3909. It will flash a LED with 2 external components from as low as 1.5V.
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That looks like a better chip. It has been discontinued though... non of the electronic stores around me carry it.
Damn.
95 Honda Civic DX Coupe - In Progress
mp3civic site
check out http://www.techamerica.com
Its owned by Tandy co. (the radioshack people) they sell ALL kinds of electronic kits, parts , etc. they have flashing led kits, flashing leds, and tons of ther cool stuff.
www.national.com may be able to help.
they will even give you FREE samples, on some chipsI should have one for another project at my house tuesday
just register, and tell them you are some kind of engineer.
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