Channel: Applied Science

Category: Science & Technology

Tags: electronicscontestoscillatorsurface-mountnanoapplied scienceinvertersimpleflashing light prizekrasnowschmitt triggermicrotinyminiaturelightbulbrelaxation oscillator

Description: I built an extremely small lightbulb flasher and describe the design process and challenges. This video is free for Patreon subscribers, and if I win the contest prize, I will donate the winnings to a STEM education charity. 2017 Flashing Light Prize: flashinglightprize.com Source of micro light bulbs: cir-kitconcepts.com/shop Single Schmitt inverter: digikey.com/product-detail/en/fairchild-on-semiconductor/NC7SV14L6X/NC7SV14L6XCT-ND/4744593 The SR416 cell is the smallest primary power source available: watchbatteries-usa.com/size.html Spot Welder: powerstream.com/spot-welder.htm Big thanks to Tektronix for very useful test gear. Much appreciated! Applied Science on Patreon: patreon.com/AppliedScience