The M34 has been mentioned on another list, UK only? COB in a real package? http://www.rapidelectronics.co.uk/rkmain.asp?PAGEID=80010&CTL_CAT_CODE=30405&STK_PROD_CODE=M34523 D Spehro Pefhany wrote: > At 01:32 AM 8/4/2005 -0700, you wrote: > >> On Aug 4, 2005, at 1:14 AM, Tony Smith wrote: >> >>> Anyone know what chip bicycle flashers use? They're 1.5v, blink AND >>> have >>> on/off. Must be billions of the buggers made... >> >> >> I don't think I've ever seen one that ran off 1.5V; most use several >> cells. In fact, I might add "improved batteries" to the list of thing >> leading to the demise of the 3909 - even the smallest, cheapest (thing >> trade show giveaway) blinky things throw in extra batteries. >> When you can go to a web site and buy a couple lithium batteries, >> several LEDs, a COB IC to drive them, and some magnets to hold them >> somewhere, all for less than $2 in ones; why would anyone use a 3909? >> >> BillW -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist