MitchElectronics

The Bright Heart

£6.99
20 items in stock
Want to create an impressive heartbeat display, or show your affection for that special someone? The Bright Heart is the kit for you! RoHS compliant, REACH compliant, and perfect for beginners.
Product Code
HEART
Manufacturer
MitchElectronics
Manufacturer Part Number
HEART
Category
Other Kits
Country of Origin
United Kingdom
RoHS: YesREACH: YesCE: YesUKCA: Yes
Overview

Product Description

The Bright Heart is an LED display in the shape of a heart, and will show the outline of a heart when used in the dark. This kit can be powered with an external PP3 battery, but for those who want to control the LEDs, an external relay or transistor can be used. This is especially useful for those who want to create interactive BPM displays in DIY ECG machines.
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Instructions & Documentation

Technical

Product Specifications

Assembly
Kit form
Prebuilt

No

Battery Type
9V PP3
PCB Dimensions
50mm x 53mm
Mounting Holes

No

Battery Powered

Yes

Component Count
28
Battery Included

No

Operating Voltage
6V to 12V
Operating Frequency
N/A
In the box

Included With This Product

NameQuantityReference
3mm Red LED21D1 to D27
470Ω Resistor7R1 to R7
PP3 Connector1J1
Heart PCB1
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Applications

  • One excellent use for The Bright Heart is as an active display in heart rate monitors. The intensity of the LEDs can be matched to the intensity of heart beats which would not only show the beats per minute (BPM), but the strength of each beat. This kit can also be used as a valentines project, with one potential use being IoT-connected hearts. Two devices, separated across the world, can both connect to the same server, and when both parties press the same button at the same time, each heart glows to indicate the presence of the other. Overall, this kit is an excellent add-on to other circuits, and the unique design and colour make it suitable for many different projects.
  • Education and training – Useful for teaching LED arrays, current-limiting resistors and parallel LED groups, while providing practical experience with through-hole soldering, component identification and PCB assembly.
  • Project integration – Suitable for projects such as Heart-Rate Indicator, Interactive Gift Display, Decorative Mood Light, and other designs where the following function is useful: Illuminated heart-shaped LED display kit intended for decorative and interactive electronics projects
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Notes

  • Electrical specifications are nominal and may vary with component tolerances, supply voltage, load and operating conditions.
  • The product is supplied in kit form and requires soldering and assembly before use.
  • Check component values and observe the polarity or orientation of ICs, diodes, LEDs, transistors and electrolytic capacitors before applying power.
  • A 9V PP3 battery is not included.