Bill of Material
Check to make sure your kit comes with the following parts. Sometimes we make mistakes so double check everything and email [email protected] if you need replacements!| Image | Name | Description | Part # | Distributor | Qty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
IC1 | Microcontroller (preprogrammed when purchased in a kit) | ATmega48v-10PU |
Digikey Mouser |
1 |
|
IC1' | 28-pin socket | Generic |
DigiKey Mouser |
1 |
|
C3 | Ceramic 0.1uF capacitor (104) | Generic |
Digikey Mouser |
1 |
|
R1-R16 | 100 ohm 1/4W 5% resistor (brown, black, brown, gold) | Generic |
Digikey Mouser |
16 |
|
LED1-LED16 | 5mm Green LED | Generic |
Digikey Mouser |
16 |
|
ON/OFF | 6mm tact switch button | Omron B3F-1000 (or equiv) |
Digikey Mouser |
1 |
|
BATT | 2 x AA battery holder | Generic |
Digikey Mouser |
1 |
|
PCB | Circuit board | Adafruit Industries | 1 |
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Optional parts
If you're planning to make a really large array, or you want to make this kit work with the older Game-of-Life kits that had 9V battery inputs then here are extra parts you may need.| Image | Name | Description | Part # | Distributor | Qty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
IC2 | 5V regulator
part #7805 TO-220 package For older-version compatibility |
Generic 7805 |
Digikey Mouser |
1 |
|
C1 | 100uF/6V capacitor
If you're using a 7805, this will help power stability. |
Generic |
Digikey Mouser |
1 |
|
C2 | Ceramic 0.1uF capacitor (104)
If you're using a 7805, this will help power stability. |
Generic |
Digikey Mouser |
1 |
| N,W,S,E |
4-pin right angle male header. For easily connecting multiple kits together. The purchase links are for 'breakaway' 36-pin header, so just buy one and break off 4-pin pieces. |
Generic | Digikey | 1 | |
| N,W,S,E |
4-pin right angle female header. For easily connecting multiple kits. |
Generic | Digikey | 1 | |
|
ICSP |
6-pin header For reprogramming chip with new firmware. |
Generic |
Digikey Mouser |
1 |
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