Miniature Simulator Modules

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.

Small enough for nearly any scale!

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.

Early-era Alternating Flasher Simulator

This module reproduces alternating flashes (with increasing and decreasing brightness curves) as seen in the older incandescent lamp driven type alternating warning flashers. Will drive two pairs of series-wired red LEDs without additional external circuitry.

Universal Strobe Simulator

This simulator will support strobe effects for a wide range of locomotives, emergency vehicles and traffic situations. The strobe pulse is a short 70ms burst occurring either once per second on all three outputs simultaneously, or when the simulator input is grounded, on two outputs together and one output separately, alternating at one-half second intervals .  See Examples of use in the More Info table to the right for complete information.

Rotating Beacon Simulator

This module is designed to reproduce a highly realistic simulation of a rotating beacon by sequencing 3 yellow or red 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 closely replicates that of typical rotating beacons used on many emergency, construction, utility and military vehicles. The N8042A version of this module is configured specifically for white LEDs, and the N8042B version is for blue LEDs.

Machine Gun Simulator (modern)

This simulator generates a rapid stream of pulses alternating between 2 connected LEDs whenever the input pin is grounded. The timing and duration of these pulses mimics the appearance of automatic weapons fire like that seen in WW2 and modern era ground and urban assault vehicles. The N8060A version of this module is configured for 4 LEDs (2 series pairs) alternating between pairs to simulate 4 guns firing.

Unmarked Police Car Simulator

We've all seen this in real life, hopefully, only as we are driving past. This module generates a rapid 4-pulse alternating strobe type flash for 2 common-anode wired LEDs to simulate the rear window emergency lights seen in so many modern-era unmarked highway pursuit and state police cars. The simulator has input control for hookup to a remote switch to activate the effect.

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.

Machine Gun Simulator (WW1)

This simulator generates a stream of pulses for a single LED whenever the input pin is grounded. The timing and duration of these pulses mimics the appearance of machine gun fire for early (slower rate) guns that were used on World War 1.

Super Flashers

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.

6-LED Chase Light Simulator

This simulator will sequence 6 white or yellow-white LEDs in two different ways. With the input control pin left unconnected, LEDs will light in succession (1 through 6) then repeat over and over. With input control grounded (-DC), LEDs will sequence in an up and down fashion (1,2,3,4,5,6,5,4,3,2,1) and repeat over and over. The N8049A version is for red and/or yellow LEDs. Modern construction vehicles use lighting boards with this type of lighting sequence to direct traffic.

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 approximates strobe flashers used on modern-era emergency equipment such as fire trucks, police cars and ambulances.

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).

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.

Beacon Simulator

This simulator provides a single repeating burst, increasing and decreasing in intensity to accurately represent a warning beacon.  The standard module N8032 will support yellow or red 20ma LEDs and when used with red,  it is an excellent choice for earlier-era police cars, fire trucks and ambulances. The N8032A version of this module is configured specifically for white LEDs.

Copyright © 2006 Ngineering

Last modified: June 04, 2008