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   Just Curious to All   
   Re: Noobie looking for LED project help   
   08 Apr 10 12:14:14   
   
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   From: cloporte@gl.ca   
      
   Hi Craig, since you are in Canada, have look at ABRA Electronics Web site.   
   They are in Montreal, Quebec and are specialized in school and education   
   kits. they seem to have pretty much what you need. Good luck   
   "TheMilkGuy"  a écrit dans le message de news:   
   34f047da-047f-478b-8aad-576046865614@f13g2000vbl.googlegroups.com...   
   > Howdy!   
   >   
   > First of all, I understand electronics on a kindergarten   
   > level.  :)   ...but I'm a keen study!   
   >   
   > I have a project idea in my head that I would really like to bring to   
   > life.  I want to put 16 LED lights in a circle and have them "chase"   
   > each other.  Random patterns would also be great (ie: two lights   
   > moving clockwise and anti-clockwise from the 12 or 6 o'clock position   
   > and then back), and if it's possible, a couple of "faded" lights   
   > behind the leader.   
   >   
   > Can you even fade a diode?  I'm not even sure.   
   >   
   > Either way, if there is a kit available or if someone has a URL they'd   
   > be willing to share, I would really appreciate it.   
   >   
   > I have a handful of 555 timers as well as a breadboard.  I will be   
   > sourcing LEDs online shortly.   
   >   
   > Many thanks!   
   > Craig   
      
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