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Title: Modified Green Ringer build
Post by: thomasha on December 13, 2016, 10:33:17 PM
Hi, this time tried a modified green ringer with another extra transistor and a controlled octave effect.
Had some problem with the etch, the paper wasn't right. I still need to calibrate the sensitivity of the sensor...

(http://i1303.photobucket.com/albums/ag159/Thomas_Eduardt_Hafemann/Photo%2013-12-2016%2020%2012%2032_zpssyekoluj.jpg)
(http://i1303.photobucket.com/albums/ag159/Thomas_Eduardt_Hafemann/Photo%2013-12-2016%2020%2005%2036_zpslzxq5rlf.jpg)


cheers
Title: Re: Modified Green Ringer build
Post by: stringsthings on December 13, 2016, 10:45:10 PM
Very nice build .  I like that controlled octave with the LDR.  I also like the etch.
It has a good vibe to it.
Title: Re: Modified Green Ringer build
Post by: matmosphere on December 14, 2016, 01:20:19 AM
That's a great design for the graphics. The whole thing looks great. You kids and your crazy tiny enclosures.
Title: Re: Modified Green Ringer build
Post by: Addy Bart on December 14, 2016, 05:14:48 AM
Cool. How is the LDR connected?
Title: Re: Modified Green Ringer build
Post by: thomasha on December 15, 2016, 08:17:54 PM
the outside LDR is connected between ground and a transistor's base, like this:

(http://reuk.co.uk//OtherImages/ldr-darkness-activated-circuit.jpg)

There is another internal LDR coupled with the led shown on that schematic.
The internal ldr is in series with one of the green ringer's diodes. When the internal led is off, the resistance is very high and only one diode rectifies the signal. When the led goes on the resistance drops and the octave effect kicks in.
Title: Re: Modified Green Ringer build
Post by: Addy Bart on December 15, 2016, 11:51:09 PM
Thanks for sharing how you did it. I've got some left over LDRs so this will be fun to try on different circuits. Cheers.  :)