This circuit is a simple ultraviolate light that can be powered by a 6 volt battery or power supply (such as the
power supply on the
"Circuits" page) that is capable of supplying 1 or more amps.
PCB Layout and Parts Placement |
| Part | Total Qty. | Description | Substitutions | | C1 | 1 | 0.0047uf Mono Capacitor | | | C2 | 1 | 0.1uf Disc Capacitor | | | D1, D2 | 2 | 1N4007 Diode | | | FTB | 1 | Filtered Blacklight Tube | | | IC1 | 1 | 555 Timer IC | | | P1 | 1 | 10k Trim Pot | | | Q1 | 1 | TIP30 PNP Power Transistor | | | R1 | 1 | 470 Ohm Resistor | | | R2 | 1 | 270 Ohm Resistor | | | S1 | 1 | Slide Switch | | | T1 | 1 | Medium Yellow Inverter Transformer | | | MISC | 1 | IC Socket, Heat Sink For Q1, Screw, Nut, Wire and PC Board | |
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- P1 changes brightness of the black light tube.
- Transformer T1 and the blacklight tube are available from The Electronics Goldmine (see "Where To Get Parts
