Alt-BEAM Archive

Message #00519



To: beam@corp.sgi.com
From: "Paul B. Webster VK2BZC" pwebster@clinipath.com.au
Date: Wed, 17 Feb 1999 18:35:41 +1000
Subject: [alt-beam] Re: 240-based 'reverser' query


Chiu-Yuan Fang wrote:

> "two LED's of opposed polarity" to ground???

I think it's fairly evident he connected the back-to-back LEDs to the
two outputs, just as you would do a motor, to indicate "motor"
direction.

> Remeber to use series resistors too.

That wasn't mentioned, but certainly is important. *One* series
resistor.

> Also, try the 4016 reverser. You can get a whole tube of 25 4016
> chips from Electronic Goldmine for $4.00

Not surprising since the part is virtually obsolete. The 4066 and in
particular, 74HC4066 is a higher-spec. version. But for a reverser,
74HC4052 or 74HC4053 devices make great reversing switches with a little
logic to spare.
--
Cheers,
Paul B.

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