Kelvin Crazy Cricket Kit

by: Silicon Chip Magazine
SKU: K1109B
Kelvin, the electronic cricket, is a bit of a smart alec. Just like a real cricket, he only starts chirping in the dark. And also like a real cricket, the warmer it is, the more rapidly he chirps. So you can actually tell the temperature, based on the sounds he makes!
$24.09

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Overview

The Kelvin Crazy Cricket Kit is easy to build, consisting of around 20 through-hole components. It runs from a Lithium button cell and because it’s power efficient, you won’t have to change the cell too often. It’s a great project for beginners but experienced constructors will enjoy this one too. Talking about the temperature or cricket is always a good conversation starter although this may be a different kind of cricket.

With Kelvin, the clever cricket, you can talk about both at once. Sure, you could check the temperature on your smart phone but that’s so. . . boring. Using an electronic cricket is a much more entertaining method and a bit of a conversation starter, too. Mind you, Kelvin is just like a real cricket in that he won’t make a single chirp in daylight. It needs to be dark before he finds his voice. Then you simply need to count the number of chirps Kelvin makes to obtain the temperature reading. We have included various chirping options to speed up this process. Includes CR2032 coin cell battery.

Important Note For Kit Buyers: This product is supplied in component form and requires soldering, drilling, and assembly. We recommend users are familiar with at least basic electronic principles and have the ability to solder.

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Products specifications

Warranty 12 Months

Warranty

WARRANTY

We offer 12 Months warranty on this product from its date of purchase. This is available from Altronics stores, online purchases or Altronics resellers. In accordance with our full warranty terms we will repair, replace or refund if goods you have purchased from us are defective.

30 DAY MONEY BACK GUARANTEE

Not withstanding our warranty policy, if you are dissatisfied with our goods or service you may return the goods within 30 days of our despatch date. Simply contact us for a return authorisation number and we will refund your purchase in full, less transport costs on receipt of goods. All returned goods must be in as sold condition including all packaging, instructions, invoices etc.