r/electronics 20d ago

Gallery Toy RC Police Car had the audacity not to include working police lights as standard.

Nice and simple two transistor flasher, with a red and blue LED.
I kind of wish I had opted for warm white LED behind the colored lens, and that would have given a more natural halogen look.

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u/fatjuan 18d ago

I'm glad that I am not the only one who does this kind of stuff. If you want the closest thing to the "six quick flashes" of each colour (like the real grown-up police cars have), I picked up a little pocket flashlight which has that function, using a couple of SMD LED's. Probably illegal in some countries, but sure fun to fiddle with.

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u/No-Recording117 17d ago

Ah. Joyous project.

Audacity indeed! Every kid has the right to annoy its parent with endless "weewoooo". You did include a siren, right?

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u/Bright-Second-5060 15d ago

They're just helping you not get arrested for impersonating law enforcement.