Lux Spectralis 2

$9.95

The Lux Spectralis 2 is a deluxe RGB (red, green, blue) LED thingy that you can build. Over thirty different visual patterns to amaze and delight you. This is a kit that requires soldering. Schematic, assembly instructions and source code available.

Available on backorder

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Description

What is it?

The Lux Spectralis is a deluxe RGB blinky that you can build! It has super-bright red, green and blue LEDs that are controlled by a pre-programmed microcontroller (the AtmelMicrochip AVR ATtiny13a). It has over 30 flashing, blinking and glowing modes. You can use it as a night-light, a reading lamp, a strobe or just an all-around fun blinker. The Lux Spectralis comes with a 3xAAA battery holder with a cover and power switch. Three AAA batteries are required but not included.

Why do it?

This is a great kit for people who are learning to solder, or are building models that need to blink, or designing costumes with LEDs in them. If you are looking to draw visual attention to your next project, costume or model, this is the kit for you! This easy-to-build kit is fun to assemble and is even more fun to use and show off to your friends.

Benefits & Value

After you build the kit, you will have gained experience in soldering common types of components to a printed circuit board (PCB). Along the way, you’ll have learned some best practices & good habits about electronics assembly. You’ll be better at soldering and can impress your friends! This is also a great kit for folks who are looking to start learning computer programming or embedded system development.

Who benefits?

Parents love seeing their kids learn new skills, and this is a great learning kit for learning how to solder. Teachers can use this simple kit to illustrate basic electronics and soldering concepts to students aged 8 years old and up. Kids love learning new skills and things that blink, so this kit is great for practicing fine motor skills with a cool reward at the end.

What’s included in the kit?

The kit includes in the resealable plastic, static dissipated bag:

  • 1 PCB with pre-programmed microcontroller
  • 3 LEDs
  • 3 resistors
  • 1 push-button switch
  • 1 battery holder
  • Product label

Information & Instructions

Assembly Guide | Schematic | Source Code (.ZIP)

Additional information

Weight 0.5 oz
Dimensions 5 × 3 × 0.5 in
Assembly Guide

Assembly Instructions (PDF): https://www.dalewheat.com/lux-spectralis-2-assembly-instructions/

Schematic

Schematic (PDF): https://www.dalewheat.com/lux-spectralis-2-schematic/

Source Code

Source Code (ZIP): https://www.dalewheat.com/info-content/LuxSpectralis2Csourcecode.zip

Assembly required?

Yes – this kit requires soldering

Extra parts or tools needed?

Three (3) AAA batteries (not included), Rosin-core solder, Soldering iron, Wire cutters, Safety goggles

Warnings & Cautions

Contains small parts, Requires soldering, Adult supervision required

Country of origin

USA