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Kitronik Micro USB Lamp Kit - 1W LED V2.0 plus 5V power supply
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Kitronik Micro USB Lamp Kit - 1W LED V2.0 plus 5V power supply and soldering starter kit
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Description
Our newest version of our very popular Micro USB Lamp Kit allows you to build an economic mains powered lamp that takes power from a standard Micro USB phone charger (available separately). The previous version was built using a breakout board, V2.0 features a board designed specifically for purpose which means that the kit is now much neater and easier to build.
The kit comprises a very bright 1W Power LED which connects (with the cable provided) to a PCB that has a power switch, Micro USB connector and power resistor.
All that is required to assemble the kit is to connect the LED to the desired length of cable and solder the other end of the cable, the resistor, and the switch to the board.
Features:
- Easy to build lamp kit.
- Ultra-bright 1W Power LED.
Contents:
- 1 x Wirewound Resistor, 2.5W, 10 Ohms.
- 1 x 1W Warm White Power LED Star.
- 0.5m Figure 8 Speaker Cable 2x (7x0.18mm).
- 1 x PCB Mount Slide Switch.
- 1 x PCB.
Dimensions:
- Max Built Height: 12mm.
- PCB Length: 44mm.
- PCB Width: 25mm.
- PCB Height: 1.5mm.
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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 2161.
Note: this service is only offered to schools for evaluation purposes only.
Buy British:
This product is designed and manufactured in the UK by Kitronik.
Same Day Dispatch
- Orders placed online before 3:00pm Monday - Friday (excluding public holidays and our Christmas shutdown period) are always dispatched the same day provided the goods are in stock. If the goods are not in stock we will endeavour to contact you as soon as possible to discuss a dispatch date.
UK Deliveries
- If you live on the UK mainland and don't have any large materials or lithium batteries in your order it will cost £3.95 (£4.74 including VAT) if you spend less than £40 (£48 including VAT).
- If you spend between £40 and £200 (£48 - £240.00 including VAT, excluding large materials or lithium batteries) delivery is free to most locations, £12 (£14.40 including VAT, excluding large materials or lithium batteries) to Northern Ireland and £15 (£18.00 including VAT, excluding large materials or lithium batteries) to UK remote locations. For a list of postcodes that will be charged the remote location rate: remote area list.
- If you spend over £200 (£240.00 including VAT, excluding large materials or lithium batteries) delivery is free within the UK.
Rest of the world
- These orders are sent via UPS, and the cost is dependant on the service you choose at checkout. Alternatively you can choose the free collection option and have your own courier collect it from us. International orders can only be shipped to the registered card address. Please note: International orders may be charged import duty dependant on local import laws and duty rates. These charges are usually billed to you directly from UPS.
- Delivery times vary for international orders depending on the service selected and the destination. You can see the delivery time and cost at the shipping stage, or by using the shipping estimator from within the shipping basket.
Collection
- If you would like to collect your order, or use your own courier then there is an option you can select during checkout. We do not charge a packaging or handling fee for this service, and you will receive an email when your order has been processed, you can collect half an hour after receipt of this email.
Further Information
- For information about all of the delivery options we offer see full delivery details.
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Q:
Hi, what are the dimensions of the LED it self?
A:
Thank you for your question, the LED used on this kit is the 1W power LED star. We have a data sheet below for it which covers the various dimensions and technical specs for you.
https://resources.kitronik.co.uk/pdf/Using_a_Kitronik_1W_star_LED.pdf
https://resources.kitronik.co.uk/pdf/Using_a_Kitronik_1W_star_LED.pdf
Answered by: Cullen Lewis
01-Dec-20
Q:
Hi, I would like to be able to panel mount the usb connector so that I don't have to position the pcb next to the wall of a case. Can you please tell me if this is possible and if so what product would you recommend?
Asked by: Hayden
A:
Hi there,
Thank you for your question, the USB connector is pre-mounted on the board I am afraid. You could theoretically remove it but it would not be recommended.
Best Regards
Cullen
Answered by: Cullen Lewis
13-Dec-18
Q:
Hi, do you sell usb leads for this product. I see you have the mains supply but do you have the USB cable? On its own? Thanks
Asked by: Terry
A:
Hi Terry,
Thank you for your question, we do sell a 1m USB to micro usb cable that would fit this. It is our code 4154 and I have posted a link below for you.
https://www.kitronik.co.uk/4154-1m-usb-type-a-to-micro-b-usb-noodle-cable.html
Best Regards
Cullen
Answered by: Cullen Lewis
13-Nov-18
Q:
Hi,
Can you swap the switch in this kit for a variable resistor to enable dimming?
Thanks
Asked by: william harding
A:
Hi William, In theory yes you could as long as the potentiometer had a high enough A rating to cope, typically the LED can pull 310mA so it would need to be rated higher than this. However what you would likely find is that it will dim the LED slightly, then just turn it off and wouldn't operate as a normal dimming function as LDs don't dim well.
Answered by: Michael Lockhart
29-Jan-18
Q:
Hi. I have searched for the cable to accompany this kit but cannot seem to find the right one. Could you give me the code please? Many Thanks.
Asked by: Jo Hicks
A:
Hi Jo, If you are referring to the power cable that is shown in the photo then it is this product, https://www.kitronik.co.uk/2208-5v-1a-micro-usb-uk-mains-wall-power-supply.html. If you mean the cable that connects the power LED star to the board then this is the cable, https://www.kitronik.co.uk/2448-figure-8-speaker-cable-2x-7x018mm-100m-reel.html.
Answered by: Michael Lockhart
05-Jan-18
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