flashing light

flashing lights elektor december 1981 — 12-45 Now that the evenings are long and dark and the price of a pint makes you think twice before venturing out of the house, why not save a little money and con- struct your own Christmas presents? This is an ideal opportunity to indulge in electronics as a hobby for the benefit of the children. Toy cars are always appreciated and, provided they are not too small, can usually accommodate a small circuit board and a couple of batteries. This particular circuit adds a special touch to the "common or garden" toy car. As mentioned earlier, the flashing lights are very similar to those found on police cars etc. What is more, the effect is so well simulated that there is no need to include any moving parts. flashhkg With Christmas just around the corner, why not "brighten" the festivities by constructing the flashing lights described here? These lights can be fitted to an inexpensive (plastic?) toy car to provide an effect very similar to the ...