TinyTronics LM3915 LED Audio Level Indicator

TinyTronics LM3915 LED Audio Level Indicator

Packaging Contents

Product nameQuantityPCB indicator
PCB1 
1MΩ resistor2R1, R2
4.7KΩ resistor6R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8
Teng Jie Cool White LED – 5mm Clear6D1, D2, D3, D4, D5, D6
Small switch – 90 Degrees – Extra Strong2SW1, SW2
Ceramic Capacitor – 10uF 25V2C1,C2
NPN Transistor BC5472Q1, Q2
CR2450 Battery Holder for PCB – Flat1BAT1
Optional: Duracell CR2450 3V Lithium Battery1 

Color code resitor

  • 1MΩ
    brown, black, black, yellow, brown
    Color code resitor
  • 4.7KΩ
    yellow, voilet, black, brown, brown
    Color code resitor

Other supplies that are not included

  1. Soldering iron.
  2. Solder wire.
  3. Cutting pliers.
  4. Optional: Ribbon to hang the Snowflake DIY kit from.
  5. Optional: Stand for the Snowflake DIY kit.

Instructions

Solder the components at the positions listed in the table above. Although the order does not matter, it is convenient to place the components from top to bottom according to the table. Note that the LEDs should be placed at the front of the PCB and the rest of the components on the back side.

When soldering the BC547 NPN Transistor, be careful not to push it too far into the PCB, or the pins will bend out too far and possibly damage the transistor. If you find that the pins are tight enough to solder, that is enough.

Before inserting the battery, cut off the excess pins of all components to prevent accidental short-circuit.

The Snowflake DIY kit includes two switches. SW1 can be used to turn the LEDs on or off, and SW2 can be used to set whether the LEDs are flashing or be on continuously.

Schematic

Schematic

Documents / Resources

TinyTronics LM3915 LED Audio Level Indicator [pdf] Instructions
LM3915 LED Audio Level Indicator, LM3915, LED Audio Level Indicator, Audio Level Indicator, Level Indicator, Indicator

References

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