Name Tag
Here's how to make a cool Name Tag using Seven segment displays (SSD). Earlier, we had made a key chain using a SSD which you can view here. A similar method is used to connect the SSD's in parallel to a cell and use them to make a short Name Tag. I have used red SSD's but different colors are available in market and you can select one of your choices.
Difficulty level : Easy
Things you will need :
1. Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
2. Seven Segment Displays(SSD) x 3
2. 3v Cell
3. 3v Cell holder
4. A switch
5. Soldering equipment
6. M seal/Hot glue
Pin Diagram :
#Steps :
Step 1 : Cut a general purpose PCB of appropriate size.
Step 2 : Insert a SSD in the PCB. Make sure you don't damage the pins while doing so.
Step 3 : Insert the second and third SSD neatly besides each other. Again make sure the pins don't bend.
Step 4 : Solder all the SSD's as shown. Do not over heat the SSD's while soldering to avoid damage. Only solder the pins which you want to use.
Step 5 : Take a 3volt Battery holder and place it firmly in the PCB and solder it.
Step 6 : Add a switch in series with the cell and SSD's and solder it.
Step 7 : Place the battery in the holder and Check if its working. I wanted to display 'SHA' which is one of my friends name and seems like its working perfectly :P
Step 8 : Get Mseal or Hot glue and mix some amount to get the paste and cover the whole area as shown.
Step 9 : Paint as per your favorite color and set to dry. Here i have used black acrylic. Color as per your choice.
Thats it! Done! :) Make any names depending on the letters used. Use it on the showcase or as a nameplate on your door.
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