On Sat, 5 Aug 2006 09:34:20 -0400 DJ Delorie <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> > Even just a little 555-based LED blinker or something would count > > as "functional" in this case, I think. > > 0603 cap = 1 cent > 0603 led = 7 cents > > Even the venerable 555 is too expensive in the small sizes appropriate > to this project (about $0.60). > > Now, if you can think of a circuit that uses a flip flop and some > inverters, plus low-valued caps (even resistors cost 3x what caps > cost), that might be feasible. Yes - and think about being able instantly identify if the soldering was successful or not by seeing the LED blink. 'Built-in diagnostics'... That's at least worth another $.02? John _______________________________________________ geda-user mailing list geda-user@moria.seul.org http://www.seul.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/geda-user