{"id":119,"date":"2012-05-07T20:02:19","date_gmt":"2012-05-08T01:02:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/slackworld.org\/blog\/?p=119"},"modified":"2012-05-10T16:28:42","modified_gmt":"2012-05-10T21:28:42","slug":"lux-spectralis-build","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/slackworld.org\/blog\/archives\/119","title":{"rendered":"Lux Spectralis Build"},"content":{"rendered":"

Here is an electronic kit I received from Sparkfun<\/a> earlier in the year and just got around to assembling.\u00a0 It is the Lux Spectralis<\/a> from Dale Wheat.\u00a0 It is a nice little RGB LED blinky toy that uses an ATTINY13A.<\/p>\n

\"Lux<\/a><\/p>\n

The kit would make an excellent beginner electronics project, especially for kids.\u00a0 There are a total of 24 so joints to solder and 9 components.<\/p>\n

The Lux Spectralis has the following modes 30 modes that are selectable using the button to cycle through the modes. To control power, the 3xAAA battery pack has a power switch built in. This would make a nice night light project for a kid, especially since the first two modes are a 5 minute and 30 minute night light that powers down after it times out.<\/p>\n

Astute observers will note that, 1) I didn’t install the battery wires through the holes meant for stress relief and 2) I added an 8 pin DIP socket.\u00a0 The DIP socket was not included, but I added it in case I want to modify the existing\u00a0 modes\u00a0or possibly re-purpose the entire device.\u00a0 So now I can remove the ATTINY13A to reprogram it.<\/p>\n

Since I purchased my Lux Spectralis, Sparkfun has stopped carrying it, but it is also available from the Make Magazine: Maker Shed<\/a> for $10 + S\/H.\u00a0 They may also be available from dalewheat.com<\/a> directly.\u00a0 I emailed Dale and he was quick to get back to me and very helpful.<\/p>\n

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