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Advanced RGB LED 1.0 Kit

December 2013, Rev 1

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Advanced RGB LED 1.0 Kit

At first, surface mount soldering may seem a bit difficult, but its actually much easier
than thru-hole soldering once you get the hang of it. Good luck and take your time!

Summary of Contents for Advanced RGB LED 1.0

Page 1: ...1 http www EasternVoltageResearch com Advanced RGB LED 1 0 Kit A Ad dv va an nc ce ed d R RG GB B L LE ED D 1 1 0 0 I In ns st tr ru uc ct ti io on n M Ma an nu ua al l E Ea as st te er rn n V Vo ol lt ta ag ge e R Re es se ea ar rc ch h L LL LC C ...

Page 2: ...re pre programmed into the PIC12F683 microcontroller and user selectable by the onboard pushbutton As I previously stated this kit is definitely one of my children s favorites and I hope you enjoy it too Notice to Beginners If you are a first time kit builder you may find this instruction manual easier to understand than expected Each component in this kit has an individual check box while a detai...

Page 3: ... the LED D2 via the MOSFET transistors Q1 Q2 and Q3 Voltage regulator U1 provides the regulated 5VDC required by the PIC12F683 microcontroller U2 while diode CR1 provides reverse voltage protection against a battery or power supply that is hooked up backwards A pushbutton PB1 allows the user to cycle through the various modes of operation which include but is not limited to the following effects S...

Page 4: ...oard and the leads are bent on the backside of the board to prevent the part from falling out before soldering The part is then soldered securely to the board and the remaining lead length is clipped off It is also extremely important to place the components as close to the board as possible This is necessary for proper operation over the wide frequency range of the various kits we provide Also be...

Page 5: ... slightly tin one of the pads on the PCB board that will connect to the component This is accomplished by simply applying a very small amount of solder directly to the pad with the soldering iron as shown below The next step is to pick up and hold the component in place on its tinned pad using tweezers While holding the component in place with tweezers briefly re heat the solder with the soldering...

Page 6: ...3 Rev 1 6 http www EasternVoltageResearch com Advanced RGB LED 1 0 Kit At first surface mount soldering may seem a bit difficult but its actually much easier than thru hole soldering once you get the hang of it Good luck and take your time ...

Page 7: ...own blue brown R2 R3 3 10 ohm Resistor brown black black R4 R5 R6 CAPACITORS 1 0 33uF Capacitor C1 1 0 1uF Capacitor C2 DIODES 1 1N4148 Diode CR1 1 High Power RGB LED Module D1 SEMICONDUCTORS 1 MC78L05AB Voltage Regulator U1 1 PIC12F683 Microcontroller U2 3 BS170 MOSFET Q1 Q2 Q3 MISCELLANEOUS 1 Pushbutton PB1 1 9V Battery Connector 1 DIP Socket 8 Pin REQUIRED NOT SUPPLIED 1 9V Battery or 9 12V DC ...

Page 8: ...Advanced RGB LED 1 0 Kit December 2013 Rev 1 8 http www EasternVoltageResearch com Advanced RGB LED 1 0 Kit Advanced RGB LED 1 0 Component Layout Diagram ...

Page 9: ... e Electrolytic capacitors diodes ICs transistors etc 4 Solder all connections unless directed otherwise Ensure enough heat is used to allow solder to flow for clean shiny and completed connections Also please be sure to take us seriously when we say that good soldering is the key to the proper operation of your circuit Use a 25W soldering pencil with a clean sharp tip DO NOT USE a high power sold...

Page 10: ...sitive Be sure to not apply too much heat while soldering or to leave the soldering iron in contact with the pad or part for more time than is necessary Excessive heat may damage this part Place the LED on the board with the notch oriented toward the silkscreen DOT on the board 2 Install R1 220 ohm resistor red red brown 3 Install R2 160 ohm resistor brown blue brown 4 Install R3 160 ohm resistor ...

Page 11: ...stall Q2 BS170 MOSFET transistor marked BS170 This transistor needs to be orientated properly Please insert U2 into the board with the flat edge of the transistor orientated according to the silkscreen layout drawing 15 Install Q3 BS170 MOSFET transistor marked BS170 This transistor needs to be orientated properly Please insert U3 into the board with the flat edge of the transistor orientated acco...

Page 12: ...Reconnect the 9V battery or 7 12VDC power source 6 The unit will start up in the mode it was last operating on Generally it will default to the first operating mode pulsating red the first time the unit is powered up Congratulations Your Advanced RGB 1 0 is now completed and operational Selecting Modes There are several pushbutton modes of operation Pressing the pushbutton twice in succession will...

Page 13: ...is possible As our customers we value your opinions comments and additions that you would like to see in future publications Please submit comments or ideas to Eastern Voltage Research LLC Technical Support support easternvoltageresearch com Thanks again from the people here at Eastern Voltage Research Terms and Conditions of Sale Before opening or assemblying your kit please read and review the l...

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