Introduction: Make Your Own LED Stroboscope
In this project I will show you how the stroboscopic effect works and how we can use it to determine the RPM of a motor. Also I will be showing you how to create a simple LED stroboscope at home by utilizing an Arduino or a 555 Timer circuit. Let's get started!
Step 1: Watch the Video!
The videos gives you all the information you need to create your own LED Stroboscope. During the next steps though I will present you some additional information.
Step 2: Get Your Components!
Here you can find a parts list with example seller for the 555 Timer circuit (affiliate links):
Aliexpress:
1x TLC555: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_dTrUY9D
1x TC4420: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_d9epnMB
1x IRLZ44N MOSFET: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_dWhSrDl
1x 100W High Power LED: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_dWfQbNq
1x 7815 Voltage Regulator: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_d6rQN6C
1x 50k Potentiometer: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_dX83GAF
1x 25k Potentiometer: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_dX83GAF
2x 1N4148 Diodes: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_dYR45Bh
2x 4.7uF, 1x 100uF Capacitor: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_d7dOwRz
1x 0.1uF, 1x 470nF Capacitor: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_dU4FEsB
Ebay:
1x TLC555: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?...
1x TC4420: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?...
1x IRLZ44N MOSFET: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?...
1x 100W High Power LED: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?...
1x 7815 Voltage Regulator: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?...
1x 50k Potentiometer: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?...
1x 25k Potentiometer: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?...
2x 1N4148 Diodes: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?...
2x 4.7uF, 1x 100uF Capacitor: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?...
1x 0.1uF, 1x 470nF Capacitor: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?...
Amazon.de:
1x TLC555: https://amzn.to/2Ce14Lt
1x TC4420: https://amzn.to/2Cbcv6F
1x IRLZ44N MOSFET: https://amzn.to/2OUsz3q
1x 100W High Power LED: -
1x 7815 Voltage Regulator: https://amzn.to/2CfsdxK
1x 50k Potentiometer: https://amzn.to/2IXIVD6
1x 25k Potentiometer: https://amzn.to/2IXIVD6
2x 1N4148 Diodes: https://amzn.to/2RLG6ZC
2x 4.7uF, 1x 100uF Capacitor: https://amzn.to/2OSYIsc
1x 0.1uF, 1x 470nF Capacitor: https://amzn.to/2Ce1Fgb
Step 3: Build the 555 Timer Circuit!
Here you can find the schematic and reference pictures of my 555 timer circuit. Feel free to use them.
Step 4: Do the Wiring!
Here you can find the final wiring schematic for my stroboscope light as well as pictures of my distribution box.
Step 5: Bonus: the Arduino Circuit!
If anyone is interested in creating the Arduino circuit that was featured in the video, then you can find the schematic and the code for it here.
Attachments
Step 6: Success!
You did it! You just created your own LED Stroboscope!
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