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What You Need to Build a Color Organ Circuit

By: Doug Lowe and

Updated: 05-09-2017

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Other than the Velleman kit itself, most of the materials you need to build a color organ circuit can be purchased at your local RadioShack store or any other supplier of electronic components. The table lists all the materials you'll need.

Quantity	Description
1	Velleman MK110 Simple Onee Channel Light Organ kit
1	2-x-3-x-6-inch project box (RadioShack part 2701805)
1	20 mm PC board standoffs (package of 4, RadioShack part 2760195)
1	RCA-style phono jack (RadioShack part 2740346)
1	3/4-inch control knob (RadioShack part 274415)
1	Chassis-type fuse holder for 1-1/4-x-1/4-inch fuses (RadioShack part 2700739)
1	1 A, 250 V, fast-acting 1-1/4-x-1/4-inch fuse (RadioShack part 2701005)
1	3/8-inch 4-40 machine screw and nut (for mounting the fuse holder)
1	SPST rocker switch (RadioShack part 2750694)
2	3/8-inch grommets (RadioShack part 6403025)
2	Screw-on wire connectors (RadioShack part 6403057)
5 inches	20-gauge stranded hook-up wire
1	Indoor extension cord

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