Application notes

Using a transistor to make a dimmer light

Describes how a potentiometer can be used to vary the base voltage of a transistor to produce a dimming effect.

dimmer.pdf (1 pages)

Light / heat activate switch kit applications

Describes how a Kitronik light activated or temperature activated board can be used to make a night light, draw alarm, ice warning detector and so on.

ldr_temp.pdf (5 pages)

Building a 7 segment dice using logic

Describes how a 555 timer, counter IC and binary to 7 segment display converter can be connected to drive an 7 segment display to work as a dice.

7segdice.pdf (1 page)

Connecting a PSU to project kits

This application note details how to connect a power supply to a project kit instead of powering it form batteries. A list of power supplies can be found here

 PSU connection.pdf (1 page)

Add a power switch and LED to a project kit

This application note details how to connect a power switch and power LED to a project kit. A list of power switches can be found here

 Adding a power switch and LED.pdf (1page)