How do I make a standard LED blinking ?

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Topic: How do I make a standard LED blinking ?

Posted By: hakkinen
Subject: How do I make a standard LED blinking ?
Date Posted: December 29, 2004 at 11:15 AM

I want to know how I can make a standard 12V LED blink please.

Any help is much appreciated.

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cheers

Hakkinen

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Posted By: jaurora
Date Posted: December 29, 2004 at 11:57 AM

You need to use an RC circuit.

Depending on the seconds between blinks will determine what size capacitor you will need.

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MECP certified (If it really means anything)
Jeremy

Posted By: xetmes
Date Posted: December 29, 2004 at 3:14 PM

look up 555 led flasher, easy way to get an accurate flash speed

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