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(https://www.instructables.com/id/Ten-Breadboard-Projects-For-Beginners/)) hitting more than

300K views and getting a lot of positive feedback from people, I decided to have one more 'How
To' with more awesome projects! So here's presenting you 5 More Breadboard Projects For
Beginners..

Following the same concept as the previous one, I always aim it to be learning experience for
both you and me. If you are not too experienced with soldering or printed circuit boards or
etching, then this is perfect for you. Well breadboards, were made mostly for prototyping, but
you can use them to experiment and learn through temporary projects. This is just to help you
get started with electronics and give an intro to basic components/the way they work. After
trying these, you can move on to micro controllers and try a few difficult projects.

Here's a list of the five projects you'll be learning here:

● Project 1: Firefly (https://www.instructables.com/id/Lets-Make-5-More-BreadBoard-Projects-

for-Begginers/step6/Project-1-Firefly/)
● Project 2: Alternate Flashing LED Lights (https://www.instructables.com/id/Lets-Make-5-More-
BreadBoard-Projects-for-Begginers/#step7)
● Project 3: MultiColor LED Lights (w/ an RGB LED) (https://www.instructables.com/id/Lets-
Make-5-More-BreadBoard-Projects-for-Begginers/#step8)
● Project 4: Traffic Lights (https://www.instructables.com/id/Lets-Make-5-More-BreadBoard-
Projects-for-Begginers/#step9)
● Project 5: Fastest Finger First (Game) (https://www.instructables.com/id/Lets-Make-5-More-
BreadBoard-Projects-for-Begginers/#step10)

Want to interact, leave suggestions/feedback and share your ideas?

Just leave a comment below or contact me at saiyamagr@gmail.com

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Step 1: First Things First

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You avoid any confusion, I clearly specify that I do not hold the copyright of any schematic or
projects mentioned in this instructable. The circuits were obtained from different websites
(which is mentioned after every project). The schematics were re-made using the Fritzing
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readable. The breadboard layouts have also be made using the same software.

This was just an attempt to share a guide to help beginners work with simple circuits. My
intention is never to copy someone's work (I am still 16, and a student so there's not much
complexity involved here).

I got a lot of criticism (constructive, luckily) along with appreciation in the previous version.
Expecting the same here. Please feel free to help me make this instructable and future projects
better.

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Step 2: Some Notes About Breadboard

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The content below gives you a brief description of breadboard before you proceed towards
attempting the projects. The matter has been copied from the previous instructable with some
edits.

So Breadboard is a base for constructing (more for prototyping) electronic projects. It can be a
great option for beginners with the purpose of creating easy and temporary projects without
the need to solder the components. It is a great way to construct temporary projects as almost
all the components can fit smugly (not the ones with thick leads) in the holes. It has mainly two
types of rows- bus rows or horizontal rows and vertical rows.

Bus rows or horizontal rows are used to connect power or a battery to a breadboard. There are a
total of four bus rows in a breadboard- two in the uppermost part while two in the lower part. In
a 840 points breadboard, a divider is present in each row when halfway of a row is completely.
Usually these dividers are connected through hookup wire to easily connect the power lines to
the vertical rows. Bus rows are also called the power rails of the breadboard.

Vertical rows are another type of rows where most of the electronic components are connected.
There is a large gap in the middle of the breadboard where the connection between the vertical
rows is broken. This place mainly holds integrated circuits (ICs). Since the connection is broken
here, each vertical row is connected to its respective pin of the IC where components are added.
Vertical rows are connected to bus rows wherever power is needed.

Breadboards are available in various shapes and sizes to meet the needs of a project. They also
have grooves through which they can be inter-connected to each other to make bigger
breadboards. A special type of wire called hookup/jumper wire is used to make connections in a
breadboard. Using other types of wires can damage it.

More details: How to: Breadboard (https://www.instructables.com/id/Breadboard-How-

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Step 3: Some Notes About Different Electronic Components

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As with the previous instructable, I have provided a brief intro to some of the very basic
electronic components which will be used to build the projects.

(1) Resistor:

So a resistor is a device that reduces current in a circuit by offering obstruction to the flow of
electrical current. So if you connect an LED directly to a 3v battery and then connect it by adding
a resistor in series, the brightness in the second case would be lower than the first one as the
resistor in the second case would not allow much current to pass through, thus reducing the
brightness. Resistance is normally measured in ohms, kilo ohms and mega ohms.

(2) Capacitor:

A capacitor is a device that stores electricity inside it when it is supplied and gives it out in a
circuit when there is a loss in electricity. It is like a rechargeable battery but there is a lot of
difference between them. A capacitor can store a small amount of current and can charge
instantly whereas a battery can store a large amount of current and takes a while to charge.
There are many types of capacitors but the two common types are- electrolytic (polarised) and
non electrolytic (non polarised). Capacitance is normally measured in pico farads, nano farads
and micro farads.

(3) Transistor:

A transistor is a device that amplifies a small current applied on its base pin to produce a large
current that flows between the collector and emitter pins. It does not create a large current but
acts as a switch which when supplied a small current on the base pin, closes the switch
(switches it on). There are two types of transistors- NPN and PNP.
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An integrated circuit is a small package that is made for a particular task. It has a miniature
inbuilt circuit that has many components inside it can perform a particular task. For example- a
555 IC is meant for timing circuits and LM386 is meant for amplifying audio signals. It is usually a
small black chip with pins coming out from the package. There are 3 pin ICs as well as 32 pin ICs
and even more.

(5) Diode:

A diode is a device that allows current to flow only in one direction. This is the reason it has
polarity and should be connected correctly for its proper functioning. It is used to prevent the
reverse flow of current.

(6) Light Emitting Diode (LED):

A light emitting diode is a special type of diode that can emit light when electricity is passed
through it. Like a diode, an LED also allows current to flow only in one direction so to make it
work it should be connected properly in a circuit. These days LEDs are preferred over lightbulbs
as they consume much less electricity than bulbs and CFLs. They are available in different
shapes, sizes and colors but being energy efficient, their cost is much high.

More Details: Instructable- Basic Electronics (https://www.instructables.com/id/Basic-

Electronics/)

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people in the previous I'ble inquired about stores where these parts can be obtained from. So I
have mentioned below some of the sites where they can be bought. The total cost may vary as
per your source. I just got them from my local electronics store, thus it summed up to approx. $8.

1. DigiKey (http://www.digikey.com/)
2. Element14 (http://in.element14.com/)
3. Mouser (http://www.mouser.com/)
4. All Electronics (http://www.allelectronics.com/)
5. RadioShack (http://radioshack.com/)
6. Fry's Electronics (http://frys.com/)
7. SparkFun (http://www.sparkfun.com/)
8. Jameco Electronics (http://jameco.com/)
You can also buy assortment kits, consisting of all the parts required here. Such as this
(https://www.amazon.com/Elenco-Component-Assorted-Electronic-
Components/dp/B0002HBQHC/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1473095346&sr=8-
4&keywords=electronic+component+kit).

Buy this awesome breadboard starter kit online: KEYES KT0053 Electronic Component Package
(https://www.gearbest.com/kits/pp_226898.html?lkid=11408326)

Resistors can't be bought online separately. Hence you can buy this Resistor Pack
(https://www.gearbest.com/diy-parts-components/pp_227607.html?lkid=11408356) which
contains all the values used here.

Similarly, this Electrolytic Capacitor Set (https://www.gearbest.com/diy-parts-

components/pp_227597.html?lkid=11408408) with 12 different values.

And this Non-Electrolytic Capacitor (https://www.gearbest.com/diy-parts-

components/pp_226988.html?lkid=11408441) Set.

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Parts:

1) Integrated Circuits:

● 2x NE555
● 1x 74HC14
● 1x CD4017

2) Resistors:

● 4x 10K ohm
● 3x 100K ohm
● 2x 1K ohm
● 1x 1M ohm
● 3x 100 ohm
● 1x 47K ohm
● 1x 22K ohm

3) Capacitors:
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● 1x 1uF
● 2x 0.1uF

4) Other:

● 6x LEDs (or more)

● 1x RGB LED
● 6x IN4007 or 1N4148 Diodes
● Hookup wires
● 3x Momentary push buttons
● BreadBoard (of course :P)

Tools:

● Wire cutter
● Wire Stripper
● Pliers
● A 5v Power supply (an adaptor or a power bank)

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Step 5: Preparing the Power Rails of BreadBoard

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Now done with the boring (theory) part, you will have to first make some minor connections
and choose a power supply for all of your projects. This is similar to Step 4
(https://www.instructables.com/id/Ten-Breadboard-Projects-For-Beginners/#step4) of my
previous instructable, except that we would be using a power bank instead of a 9v Battery as
some people pointed it there.

First you'll have to make some simple connections (refer the layout above) using jumper wires.
Just use the required length and strip off both the ends using a wire stripper. Use different colors
of wires to avoid confusion.

The next step is to take a random USB cable (should not be damaged). Cut off the other end of
the cable as shown above. On stripping off the insulation, you will notice a Red, a Black, a White
and a Green wire. Leaving the black and red ones, cut the rest as they won't be needed. Now
connect each one of the remaining wires to a jumper wire. These will act as the positive and
negative terminals. Connect the Red wire to Positive rail of the breadboard and black one to the
negative rail. Now the USB port can be connected to any suitable power source (like a wall
adapter, laptop or power bank). I chose the last option, being portable and small.

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Step 6: Project 1: Firefly

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The very first project presents you an LED that glows after every fixed amount of time (like
fireflies do). The connections are quite easy, provided you know the pin configuration of the IC
used- The 555 timer. So this is an 8 pin Integrated Circuit used for timer, pulse generation and
oscillator applications. In this project, it is acting has an astable multi-vibrator, producing pulses
that depend on the values of capacitors and resistors connected in the circuit. The output stays
high for a time based on the 1M resistor plus the 22K resistor as the capacitor charges, then goes
low for a short time based on the 22K resistor discharging the capacitor. Of course, the blinking
frequency can be varied, by changing the 10uF capacitor value from 4.7uF to 100uF.

I will not give in-depth explanation to the workings of the circuit, as you may learn more after
attempting all the projects and referring different articles and blogs all over the internet.

Connect everything as per the BreadBoard layout given above. You can also refer the schematic
diagram if it doesn't work in first attempt. Use proper jumper wires for good electrical contact.
After connecting everything, connect an appropriate power supply. The LED would now glow
every 5-6 seconds. Try changing the values of the 1M/22K Resistors and the 10uF Capacitor, now
see the change in the delay.
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Parts Used:

● 1x NE555 IC
● 1x LED (any color)
● 1x 10uF Capacitor
● 1x 1M ohm Resistor
● 1x 100 ohm Resistor
● 1x 22K ohm Resistor

Circuit Source:https://www.instructables.com/id/The-555-FireFly/
(https://www.instructables.com/id/The-555-FireFly/)

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Step 7: Project 2: Alternate Flashing LED Lights

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The next project describes two LEDs that flash alternately over a fixed interval of time. So again
we're using a 555 timer IC here, in astable mode. The resistor/capacitor values are such that the
output on pin 3 switches between low to high. You may see in the schematic that the positive
terminal of one of the LEDs is connected to pin 3 via a resistor while the negative terminal of the
second LED is also connected to the same pin. Thus, when the output is 1 (High), LED 1 glows
and when the output is 0 (Low), LED 2 glows. The cycle continues.

Connect all the components as per the layout. At last, connect a power supply and check if it
works. You have to be very accurate with the connections. Try changing the value of the 47K
resistor to random. Decreasing the value would increase the flashing speed.

Difficulty: Easy

Parts Used:

● 1x NE555 IC
● 1x 10uF Capacitor
● 2x LEDs (any color)
● 2x 100 ohm Resistors
● 1x 47K Resistor

Circuit Source:Learning About Electronics

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This one's a bit interesting. So an RGB LED is connected to a 74hc14 IC known as the Hex
Inverting Schmitt Trigger, commonly used as wave/pulse shapers and multivibrators. There are a
total of 6 inputs each with an output. As the RBG LED has three colors, we would be using only 3
of them. The circuit is designed in such a way that the input level changes automatically which
results in random output in all the three pins, thus producing different colors (a variety of colors
can be produced by mixing the three primary ones through an RGB LED).

You may want to see the pin configuration of the IC which is given above. Pin 7 is always
connected to Gnd while 14 is connected to Vcc. Carefully make all the connections according to
the layout. Power the circuit and you'll see the LED displaying random colors. You may also try
experimenting with different resistor/capacitor values and notice the change. You may fail
sometimes, but never stop tinkering.

(Note that I used two 10uF capacitors connected to pin 5 instead of one 22uF due to
unavailability. They are connected in parallel, so final value is the sum of both.)

I has to be checked whether you are using a common anode or a common cathode LED. The
above circuit is only for common cathode. For the anode type, just connect the common
terminal to Vcc and R,G,B terminals to their respective output pins.

Difficulty: Easy

Parts Used:

● 1x 74hc04 IC
● 1x RGB LED (I prefer common cathode type)
● 3x 22uF Capacitors
● 3x 100K ohm Resistors
● 3x 100 ohm Resistors

Circuit Source:30 LED Projects by Talking Electronics (

http://talkingelectronics.com/projects/30%20LED%20Projects/30%20LED%20Projects.html)

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Step 9: Project 4: Traffic Lights

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cool automatic timer controlled Traffic Lights. The 555, again is wired in astable mode, which
produced pulses of specific frequency. These pulses are then sent to the 4017 which counts
them, and sets the first pin High. On successive pulses, it makes all the pins high one by one
then again starts from zero. You may see in the circuit that the maximum number of pins are
connected to the green LED, which means that it will glow the longest. On the other hand, the
red one will glow the shortest. Diodes are added here to prevent reverse flow of current into the
output pins.

The pin configuration of 4017 can be found above. You must connect everything as per the
layout. Power up the project and see if it works. Again, you may experiment with the capacitor
and two resistors connected to pins 6,7,8 to vary the timing of each light. Try connecting more
number of output pins to the yellow LED instead of green and notice the variations.

Difficulty: Medium

Parts Used:

● 1x NE555 IC
● 1x CD4017 counter IC
● 1x 10uF Capacitor
● 1x 0.1uF Capacitor
● 3x LEDs (Red, Yellow/Orange, Green)
● 3x 100 ohm Resistors
● 2x 100K Resistors
● 1x 22K Resistor
● 6x IN4007 or 1n4148 Diodes

Circuit Source:CircuitEasy (http://circuiteasy.com/traffic-light/)

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That's the last, and the most interesting of the projects (or rather a game). The aim is to press the
button earlier than your opponent (w/ 2 players). A third person would be there to reset the
switches and to restart the game.

One more use of this is, as a Quiz timer. Whichever competent knows the answer, has to quickly
press the buzzer, which will lead to disability of other buttons. Even if both the players press the
buttons at the same time, this circuit can decide between fractions of milliseconds.

You have to be careful with the circuit, as this one has quite messy connections. Use up the
entire breadboard space to make it more neat. Finally power up the circuit and press one of the
two buttons, the corresponding LED would light up. You will also notice that pressing the other
one would now do nothing. Press the reset button to start the game again.

How To Increase The Number of Players? Well, you can have as many as you want! More details
here (http://electronicsclub.info/p_quiz.htm).

Difficulty: Hard

Parts Used:

● 2x NE555 ICs
● 2x LEDs (different colors)
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● 4x 10K ohm Resistor

● 2x 1K ohm Resistor
● 2x 100 ohm Resistor
● 1x 1uF Capacitor
● 2x 0.1uF Capacitors
● 2x IN4007 or 1N4148 Diodes

Circuit Source:Engineers Garage (http://www.engineersgarage.com/electronic-circuits/2-1-

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(/member/mish22/) mish22 (/member/mish22/) 1 year ago

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I dont understand are the circuit connected in series or parallel. Plus does the musical bell verifies
ohms law

(/member/KonstantinR1/) KonstantinR1 (/member/KonstantinR1/) Question

3 years ago
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Hello ,i want to ask you how much its the supply 9V or 5V ,because its not clearly ,thank you in
advance.Best (http://advance.Best) Regards from Bulgaria :)
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(/member/ProjectMick/) ProjectMick (/member/ProjectMick/) 1 year ago

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Hi. I am a beginner to electronics and I am trying to make the traffic light circuit, on the breadboard
there is a wire missing from the amber light, is the any other problems? These are great for the
beginner to follow but no good if they are wrong, can you please check the circuit and get back to me
please.

I now have this working and found faults in the breadboard diagram, the schematic is ok. Many thanks.
Mick.
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(/member/IanaG2/) IanaG2 (/member/IanaG2/) Question

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What if the LED won't blink? Does it mean there is a problem in our project? What should we take in
consideration in order for the LED to blink? Thank you!

(/member/OzzieJohn/) OzzieJohn (/member/OzzieJohn/) 5 years ago

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Haven't made them yet but have copied them all into my iPod. Will start very soon and as brand new to
electronics as a hobby am looking forward to tackling these projects. Tried other sites but got confused
your selection looks challenging to me but as it starts out easy and gets harder i'm sure I will complete
them all and am looking forward to more from you.

(/member/ken.wathen.9/) ken.wathen.9 (/member/ken.wathen.9/) 5 years ago

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Can you help with stop light. The only light is the green. It doesn't change.

(/member/eart52/) eart52 (/member/eart52/) 5 years ago

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Nice instructable and well writen. One question though. On project #3 if you use 22uf capacitors on all
three pins of the RGB led would that made it to go from off to white only? ( i have only tested it on
circuits.io) would it be better if we used different rating capacitor for each pin? 22uf, 33uf and 47uf for
instance?

(/member/AbdurRehmanK/) AbdurRehmanK (/member/AbdurRehmanK/) 6 years ago

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Hi there! Thank you for this list. I tried to make the last (fastest fingers first game) circuit however, the
LED on the left side of the schematic does not stay on like it's supposed to? It kind of blinks when the
button is pressed and then turns off. The right LED works perfectly though. I have rechecked my
connections several times and even tried different components. One interesting thing to note is, when I
touch the legs of any component on the breadboard with my finger...the circuit magically works! This is
very strange to me and I was wondering if somebody could explain? After googling a bit, I have found
that people have had similar issues when cascading ICs, and I myself recall another instance of "circuit
suspiciously working when I touch my finger a certain way", like what's the deal and how do I fix this?
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(/member/KADA88/) KADA88 (/member/KADA88/) 6 years ago

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wow great, i mght try this...
i voted for you..
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Very neat and useful article! :-) As always! Voted!
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(/member/tal123/) tal123 (/member/tal123/) 6 years ago

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This is the clearest "how to " on bread boarding that I've ever seen. I'm still a relative beginner and
you've helped me a lot! Thanks!
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(/member/JRV31/) JRV31 (/member/JRV31/) 6 years ago

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Very good instructable, this should be featured.
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