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What is Build a Blinkie?

This is where you get to build one of those LED flashing things. You might have seen a

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few at various conventions and other places that enjoy a bit of hands-on make-and-

take activities. Over the years a couple thousand blinkies have been assembled.

You start with the kit, and use the tools we have in the room. When you are done, you

have a working blinkie. We have blinkie Techs to help you debug any problems.

The average Blinkie builder takes about 75 minutes, and if it is your 1st time using a

soldering iron we suggest you start with a beginner’s kit.

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Can’t get enough of the Blinkies? Decided to take a kit home,

but need tools?

Soldering Tools

An excellent choice for doing a

Pg Skill Kit Name

1 Index

2 B Kit-01b 6 Circle G2

3 B Kit-07 Simple 4

4 B Kit-16 Simple 4 DogTag but need tools?

We have been very pleased with the temp controlled soldering station. Several people asked if

An excellent choice for doing a couple of kits at home.

New 40W Soldering Iron $1

5 B Kit-14 6 LED DogTag

6 B Kit-15 2 RGB DogTag

7 B Kit-04 4 RGB

8 B Kit-04b 5 RBG

9 B Kit-18 Atomic Musecon

10 I Kit-06 3x3 Matrix

11 I Kit-09 12 Circlethe temp controlled soldering station. Several people asked if we sell them so we picked up a few extra on our last order.

250 °C to 480 °C Soldering Station $35

11 I Kit-09 12 Circle

12 I Kit-11 Alligator

13 I Kit-02 19 Circle

14 I Kit-21 Star

15 I Kit-05 14 RGB Stick

16 I Kit-19 Rocket

17 I Kit-08 19 Stick

18 A Kit-20 8x8 RGB Matrix

19 A Kit-10 8x16 Matrix

20 A Kit-10B 8x16 Matrix

21 A Kit-12 4x4 RGB Matrix

22 A Kit-03 5x7 Matrix

23 A Kit-17 24 Sphere

24 A Kit-13 4x4x4 RGB Cube

Pg-01 Pg-26

24 A Kit-13 4x4x4 RGB Cube

25 Soldering Tools / Batteries

26

6 Circle G2Kit-01b

USB Battery widgetsA number of the Blinkie have USB ports, here are

some battery to USB power solution for your

Blinkie.

The 6 LED circle was a the 1st blinkie

design we created. It’s a classic, we

are out of circuit boards. When

ordering new boards we made a

number of improvements, so many

that we are calling it a new product.

Learn to build a blinkie. It’s a 2.0” by 2.6”

Blinkie.

Single AA to USB $4

Double AA to USB $6

LanyardsLearn to build a blinkie. It’s a 2.0” by 2.6”

with a mounting pin on the back side.

The LEDs are controlled by a PIC

processor. Multiple blinking patterns

controlled by a pattern selection button.

Batteries

How about a lanyard to hang the blinkie from?

Ask for color selection $1

Kit /w standard Red, Yellow, or Green LEDs $5

Upgrade to R/G or G/Y +$1

Upgrade to bright Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue , Pink, or White

+$2

Upgrade to bright bi-color R/G or R/B +$3

BatteriesAlthough each Blinkie kit comes with a set, don’t

forget an extra set batteries for your Blinkie.

4 LR44 Batteries (1 Set) $1

24 LR44 Batteries (6 Sets) $5

Pg-25 Pg-02

Upgrade to bright 10MM Red, Yellow, Green,

Blue, Pink or White

+$4

Firmware: w Mono X Bi-Color

24 LR44 Batteries (6 Sets) $5

2 CR2032 Batteries (1 Set) $1

12 CR2032 Batteries (6 Sets) $5

Simple 4Kit-07

4x4x4 RGB CubeKit-13

We picked up some bright LEDs with

a built in flasher chip and we were

so impressed with them, we created

a simple, easy-to-solder 1.5” square

board around them.

Dwayne has always wanted to make an

LED cube after seeing them on the

internet. The soldering of LEDs to a

wire lattice just seemed too fragile.

After doing the "Gator" design,

Dwayne learned the circuit board

maker could do sophisticated board

Under Development

maker could do sophisticated board

cuts. The design of the Cube is 8 circuit

boards, 3 upper levels, 1 bottom driver

board and 4 legs, creating a 3.25 x 3.25

x 3.25 cube. With 64 RGB LEDs

Dwayne added 4 driver chips to help

the PIC drive the 192 LEDs.

Kit /w bright flashing Red LEDs $5

Upgrade to bright bi-color R/G, R/B or G/B +$2

Upgrade to bright RGB 3mm +$5


This blinkie comes with and is powered by a USB wall wart that plugs

into 110 volt. You will see CR2032 battery clips on the silkscreen

because the 4x4 RBG matrix uses the same circuit board. Batteries just

don’t last long enough driving 192 LEDs.

Pg-03 Pg-24



Firmware: K13

Kit /w bright RGB Square LEDs $80

24 SphereKits-17

Simple 4 DogTagKit-16

The Simple 4 Dogtag

Down at Blinkie Labs, we

found we had extra board

material as part of a future

project. Rather than waste

Looking for something really spectacular? Yes, we designed the 12 LED

Circle Blinkies so a second board can interlock with the first, forming a

sphere of 24 LEDs. But it gets better. There are multiple LED

placement options for each board. Create a truly unique Blinkie!


it, we took it as a challenge.

What you see here is the result. A 4 LED dogtag blinkie, which can

have either single, two-color, or RGB LEDs. Since it is designed to be

worn with a chain or lariat, you can see where we got the name.


Upgrade to bi-color R/G or G/Y +$3


+$6






Pg-23 Pg-04


Upgrade to bright 10MM Red, Yellow, Green, Blue, Pink or White

+$10

Firmware: K17-M Mono K17-B Bi-Color


6 LED DogTagKit-14

5x7 MatrixKit-03

The 6 LED Dogtag

Down at Blinkie Labs, we

found we had extra board

material as part of a future


This is a 5x7 Matrix Blinkie Kit. It’s a

1.8” by 2.95” double-sided circuit

board with a mounting pin on the

back side. Patterns and text scroll on project. Rather than waste

it, we took it as a challenge.

What you see here is the result. A six LED dogtag blinkie, which can

have either single or two-color LEDs. Since it is designed to be worn

with a chain or lariat, you can see where we got the name.

back side. Patterns and text scroll on

a matrix made up of 35 LEDs. And

yes, there is an IR emitter and

receiver for two way communication

to other blinkie boards.



Upgrade to bright Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Pink, or White

+$2




+$10

Pg-05 Pg-22

Upgrade to bright Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Pink, or White

+$2


Firmware: R Mono S Bi-Color


+$10



2 RGB DogTagKit-15

4x4 RGB MatrixKit-12

The 2 RGB Dogtag

Down at Blinkie Labs, we found

we had extra board material as

part of a future project. Rather

than waste it, we took it as a

Watch as colors wash from side to

side, corner to corner, up/down,

fading in and fading out. 16 RGB

LEDs, each individually firing to

create the penultimate in

mesmerizing patterns.than waste it, we took it as a

challenge.

What you see here is the result. A 2 RGB dogtag blinkie. Since it is

designed to be worn with a chain or lariat, you can see where we got

the name.

It’s a 3.15 square board, with a 4x4 array of RGB Leds. You might have

noticed it is the same board we use for the base of the 4x4x4 cube.

The design has two buttons to select the pattern

Pg-21 Pg-06


Firmware: T AnodeFirmware: K12


4 RGBKit-04

8x16 Matrix G2Kit-10B

Dwayne found some most

excellent square RGB LEDs, and

created a prototype to showoff

to Dale, convincing him it was

worth the investment to buy lots

of the LEDs.

This is a update to the 8x16 matrix.

It's a 2.2” by 1.4” double-sided circuit board with a mounting pin on

the back side. It has 4 RGB LEDs controlled by a PIC processor. And

yes, there is an IR emitter and receiver for two way communication


We removed the IR emitter and detector to make room for the USB

interface. Yes, you can now update the 1st message via your

computer (with software loaded on your PC). We switched to the

CR2032 batteries, and the unit can also be powered by a micro USB

charger.


Kit /w bright RG(Yellow) matrix LEDs $15

Pg-07 Pg-20


Firmware: 1 Anode 2 Cathode

optional USB charger +$5

Firmware: K10

5 RGBKit-04B

8x16 MatrixKit-10

Our first 4 RGB Blinkie was so

successful, we have almost sold

out!

After making the 5x7 Matrix, Dwayne

always wanted to do something bigger.

We took the opportunity to make some improvements over the

original design, resulting in the new and superior 5 RGB Blinkie. In

addition to the extra LED, improvements include longer battery life

and wider circuit traces for more beginner-friendliness. Our biggest

improvement was solving the round-peg-in-a-square-hole problem.

A clever bit of engineering allows either square RGB LEDs *or* round

He had to overcome two problems. The 1st was how to light up so

many LEDs (256, as each bi-color LED counts as two)! The 2nd issue,

how long would it take to solder in all the LEDs?

After searching the globe, Dwayne located the perfect parts - two

beautiful 8x8 matrixes. He added 2 driver chips to improve the

brightness. We still support the board with the standard four LR44 A clever bit of engineering allows either square RGB LEDs *or* round

10mm RGB LEDs to be used. The 5 RGB is a 1.5” by 2.6” double-sided

circuit board with a pin-back for wearing, which will display various

user-selectable patterns.

brightness. We still support the board with the standard four LR44

batteries, but have added support for external power.

It's a 2.5" by 1.8" double-sided circuit board that will display various

user-selectable patterns and text messages. The design has two

buttons to select the pattern.

Kit /w bright RG(Yellow) matrix LEDs $15 Kit /w bright RGB Square LEDs $10

Pg-19 Pg-08Firmware: G Cathode

optional AC Power +$5

Firmware: K10

Upgrade to 10mm RGB LEDs +$2

Atomic MuseconKit-18

8x8 RGB MatrixKit-20

Our circuit board maker was able

to do advance cutouts for the

cube. We worked with our

friendly artist Mskivin to push

our board maker to the limit.

If you are a blinkie connoisseur, we

have a new showpiece blinkie for you!

Watch as colors wash from side to side

and corner to corner, fading in and

fading out. 64 RGB LEDs, each

individually firing to create the ultimate

in mesmerizing patterns.our board maker to the limit. in mesmerizing patterns.

Features of the 8x8 RGB Matrix include a display that is slightly larger

than the board, so kits can be tiled to create a larger panel; full USB

interface to provide both power and programming, in addition to the

internally stored patterns; and three different power options -

standard AAA battery, rechargable AAA, or a AA USB power source.

The 8x8 RGB matrix display is based on a 2.4” by 2.4” doublesided


Upgrade to flashing Blue +$1


The 8x8 RGB matrix display is based on a 2.4” by 2.4” doublesided

circuit board.

Kit with 8x8 RGB matrix (with AAA battery) $45

Lithium batter charger /w 10440 battery +$5

Extra Lithium 10440 battery +$3

Pg-09 Pg-18




Firmware: K12

Extra Lithium 10440 battery +$3

USB charger +$5

3x3 MatrixKit-06

19 StickKit-08

It's a 2.1" by 3.2" double-sided circuit

board with a mounting pin on the back

side that requires assembly and

soldering. It has 9 single or bi-color LEDs

that will display various user-selectable

patterns. There is an IR emitter and

receiver for two way communication to So, for a technical challenge, Dale asked how many LEDs can you put receiver for two way communication to

other blinkie boards.

One of the special features of the 3x3 are

the 5 push buttons.

So, for a technical challenge, Dale asked how many LEDs can you put

in a line using the our smallest PIC, and the 19 LED Stick was created.

It’s a 0.6” by 8.25” double-sided circuit board with a hole for hanging

from a lariat.

It has 19 LEDs controlled by a PIC processor. This allows for some

fairly intricate blinking patterns. And yes, there is an IR emitter and

receiver for two way communication to other blinkie boards.




+$3

Upgrade to bright bi-color R/G or R/B +$4Kit /w standard Red, Yellow, or Green LEDs $5

Pg-17 Pg-10


Upgrade to bright 10MM Red, Yellow, Green, Blue, Pink or White

+$7

Firmware: F Mono E Bi-Color


+$5

Firmware: 7 Mono

12 CircleKit-09

RocketKit-19

We always try to support different

levels of assembly skills, this time we

think we nailed them all with a single

design.

The Rocket. Three RGB 10mm

LEDs for the portals, 3 LEDs

for the thrusters, and 7 LEDs

for the running lights.It's a 5"

by 2.375" double-sided circuit

board in the shape of an

rocket. This blinkie design was

Starting with a 3 inch circle, we placed 12 LEDs around the edge, a

very easy to solder board. Dale wanted support for 10mm LEDS, so

we added support for them too! With so many assembly options,

take a look through the options to decide how you want to assemble

yours.

rocket. This blinkie design was

introduced in 2012

at Musecon.




+$3

Upgrade to bright bi-color R/G or R/B +$4Kit /w standard Red, Yellow, or Green LEDs $10

Pg-11 Pg-16


Upgrade to bright 10MM Red, Yellow, Green, Blue, Pink, or White

+$5



+$5

Firmware: U

AlligatorKit-11

14 RGB StickKit-05

The 19 LED Stick has proved to be very popular and so Dwayne

wanted to improve on the design. Thus the 14 RGB Stick was

designed.

The Alligator's snarly, toothy grin lights up with 15 LEDs, whilst it

stares you down with an RGB LED eye. And lest your think that's all,

it talks to any nearby Gators with an IR equipped tail.

It's a 2.0" by 8.25" double-sided circuit board with a hole for

hanging from a lariat that requires assembly and soldering. It has 14

RGB LEDs that will display various user-selectable patterns. There is

an IR emitter and receiver for two way communication to other

blinkie boards.


Pg-15 Pg-12


+$5

Firmware: Q


Firmware: K05-C Cathode K05-A Anode

19 CircleKit-02

StarKit-21

This is a 19 Circle Blinkie Kit. It’s a 1.8” by

2.6” double-sided circuit board with a

mounting pin on the back side. It has 19

LEDs controlled by a PIC processor. This

allows for some fairly intricate blinking allows for some fairly intricate blinking

patterns. And yes, there is an IR emitter

and receiver for two way communication

to other blinkies.Be your very own wild west character with this gold five-pointed 5

LED Sheriff Star. This blinkie badge has special silver artwork done by

MSkirvin. This 4.3” by 4.3” double-sided circuit board has pin-back so

you can wear your sheriff star on your leather vest, or other clothing.

It can be built with various LEDs (single, bi-color, or square RGB), and




+$5

It can be built with various LEDs (single, bi-color, or square RGB), and

will display various user-selectable patterns.




+$2


Pg-13 Pg-14

Blue , Pink, or White




RGB UFO +$5

Firmware: A Mono B Bi-Color C RGB

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