Miniature Simulator Modules

Early-era Flasher Simulator

This simulator replicates the older-style signal and hazard warning flashers that used incandescent (filament) lamps to generate light. Typical flash rate of 3/4 second with a increasing and decreasing brightness curve to duplicate that of filament type lamps. Three outputs will each drive up to one pair (wired in  series) of red and/or yellow LEDs Outputs flash sequentially so the module could also drive a very short series of "chase" lights.

Beacon Simulator

This simulator provides a single repeating burst, increasing and decreasing in intensity for a single yellow 20ma LED. While designed to mimic a typical roof warning beacon, it also simulates the effect of most early-era bulb-type roadside warning flashers (detour, road work, pedestrian crossing, hospital zone, etc.).

Extremely small physical size of just .31" x .31" x .118" to accommodate  most modeling scales, and utilizing the industry’s smallest microcontroller and associated voltage control circuitry, the total module consumes less than 500 µa (<1/2 ma). Typical peak operating current for these modules with LED(s) attached and running through full brightness curves range from 18-38 ma. This makes them ideally suited for operation with battery power as well as a DC power source. Designed specifically to provide truly realistic lighting effects for 20ma LEDs, these modules include input protection against reverse polarity. Input voltage range 6-18 volts DC, so they'll work in most hobby environments. On-board current limiting resistor. Extra input wires included.

Early-era Alternating Flasher Simulator

This module reproduces alternating flashes (with increasing and decreasing brightness curves) as seen in the older early-era incandescent lamp driven traffic signals alternating between red and yellow (yield and stop) at intersections, or 2 alternating yellows, such as a school zone. Will drive two pairs of series-wired red or yellow (or mixed) LEDs without additional external circuitry.

Rotating Beacon Simulator

This module is designed to reproduce a highly realistic simulation of a rotating beacon by sequencing 3 yellow LEDs (sold separately) that are positioned to produce the effect. See LED Construction in the More Info table to the right for complete information. The timing of the rotational effect replicates that of rotating beacons used occasionally on street or highway signs to draw attention.

Custom Lighting Effect Simulators

Do you need a special lighting effect that that no one produces or have a unique prototype requirement? We may be able to help. The N8051 will support 2 LED outputs, and the N8052 will support 3 LED outputs. For an additional programming charge (quoted separately), we will program the appropriate simulator to create your effect. Just email or call us with your requirements. We will review them, determine if they are within the capabilities of our simulator, and if so, respond with our quotation. Delivery can be within 2 weeks and our quote will be reasonable.

After approval and response to our quotation, add appropriate item(s) to the shopping cart, then enter the agreed-upon programming charge and add it to the shopping cart. Once we receive your order, we will begin processing.

Super Flashers

AUTOMATIC CURRENT PROTECTION!

At just 3/4" square, this product series includes a state-of-the-art current source which provides a constant 20 ma for LEDs connected to the module. This means any color 20 ma LED can be connected without the need for external current limiting resistors, multiple LEDs can be connected in series (requires a power source of sufficient voltage) and different colors of LEDs can be combined in the same series. All will operate at 20 ma.

For certain applications it may be desirable to have the LED (or series string) connected to operate at less than full brightness. For this purpose, solder pads are included on the back of the module for placement of resistors to adjust of current source output.

Input voltage range 6-16 VDC. Extra power wires included.

Emergency Flasher

This module is designed to produce a short "burst" flash of approximately 1/15 of a second (65-70 ms) at a rate of two times per second (2 Hz). This simulates strobe flashers such as those used on modern-era road work signs.

Campfire / Fireplace Simulator

This simulator produces a random varying change in output intensity for 2 series-wired LEDs that realistically mimics the crackling fire of a campfire. Perfect to add a road or trailside scene of a campfire or picnic BBQ. If used with our Nano LEDs even the smallest scale scene can enjoy the added realism this effect produces.

Signal Flasher

Produces a flash of 3/4 of a second (700-750 ms) with a 50% duty cycle (equal on and off periods). This simulates the style of flasher used for various modern-era traffic signals, certain highway/roadway conditions, air traffic clearance for buildings/radio towers, etc.

Variable-rate Flasher

Produces a flash with a 50% duty cycle (equal on and off times). Rate of flash is adjustable from 30 flashes per second (33 ms) to one flash every 3 seconds. This adjustment is made by rotating the slotted center of a variable resistor (bottom right corner of flasher). This flexibility allows for adaptation to a wide variety of warning and attention lighting.

Alternating Flasher

This module creates an alternating flash between a pair (or pairs) of LEDs of approximately 3/4 of a second and 50% duty cycle. This is a typical sequence for many modern-day traffic warnings such as school zones, traffic revisions, low bridges, etc. This product supports "common anode" devices, see More Info for details.

Variable-rate Alternating Flasher

This module creates an alternating flash between a pair (or pairs) of LEDs with a 50% duty cycle (equal on and off times). Rate of flash is adjustable from 30 flashes per second (33 ms) to one flash every 3 seconds. This adjustment is made by rotating the slotted center of a variable resistor (bottom right corner of flasher). This product supports "common anode" devices, see More Info for details.

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Last modified: June 04, 2008