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Description
This kit allows you to illuminate the edge of a picture frame using a number of LEDs. This happens for a period of time when the button is pressed. The duration is set using a trimmer potentiometer and can be anything from a few seconds to 30 minutes. The student can choose which LEDs they would like to use. These are connected to the terminal block (along with a current limit resistor). The board can drive 200mA, which is about 10 high brightness LEDs.
This kit includes:
- 1 x PP3 Clip lead
- 1 x Battery holder (3x AA)
- 1 x Terminal block (2 way)
- 1 x Push to make switch
- 1 x Capacitor, electrolytic, 16V, 220uF
- 1 x 10M Pot
- 2 x 10K resistor 5%
- 2 x N channel FET (2N7000)
- 1 x 0.5 metre length of single core wire
- 1 x Picture frame LED driver PCB
PCB dimensions: 58mm x 28mm.
This kit is supplied as a pack of parts and requires soldering.
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Click here to download the full teaching resources
Selecting LEDs for using with the circuit.
The circuit can be used with a variety of LEDs. Below are a selection of LEDs that can be used. Also listed is the current limit resistor that will be required if four LEDS are used.
Free samples:
Teachers can order a sample of this kit (one per school) request a sample kit.
You will need to select the kit from a list of all the sample kits; the stock code for this kit is 2146.
Note: this service is only offered to schools for evaluation purposes only.
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This product is designed and manufactured in the UK by Kitronik.
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Q:
what current limit resistor would I need to power 6 standard white LED,s?
A:
Hi Craig, We have a number of different white LEDs however if you want to use the 3542, which is a 5mm standard diffused LED then 6 of these in parallel would need a 15 Ohm resistor based on a 4.5V supply input.
Answered by: Michael Lockhart
14-Mar-18
Q:
Hi there is it possible to use an ir sensor instead of the push switch so that if i walk past at night it will turn itself on. if so please point me in the right direction.
Asked by: Terry Meade
A:
We sell a PIR detector but if you are looking to use it you would be better off designing your system using a microcontroller like an Arduino Uno instead of using this LED picture frame kit. http://www.kitronik.co.uk/products/sparkfun-electronics-products/add-on-modules/pir-motion-sensor/ .
Answered by: Aaron Sturman
23-Oct-13
Q:
Hello, Our Yr 8 students are designing and making picture frames this next year and your picture frame illumination kit may well be of intyerest to some of them. Would it be possible to get a sample so that we can make up a demonstration model for them please? Thanks, Myke
Asked by: Myke Pocock
A:
Yes it is possible for schools to request a free sample of this kit. The easiest way to do this is to fill in the online form which can be found by clicking on the samples icon (the PCB) in the product description or by navigating on the top menu to services > samples.
Answered by: Geoff Hampson
27-Jun-12
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