POV Wand Project

Rapid Brand: Rapid

Build this PIC based kit which uses the persistence of vision (POV) of the human eye to create the illusion of a message being written in mid-air. Instruction details are available and are designed to be photocopied for class use.



Teachers notes: available to download by selecting the pdf icon below.

  • Programmable – create your own messages up to 6 characters long
  • 57 pre-defined characters
  • Complete set of components including printed circuit board
  • Ideal demonstration of PIC controlled electronics and construction
  • Component count 25
  • Also available as a money-saving classpack of 20 kits packed in a Gratnells tray
  • Empty PCBs are also available separately
  • Suitable for Key Stages 2, 3 & 4 (ages 7 to 16)
Requires 2x AAA batteries (not included).
Description Image Product Buy Pricing (Ex VAT) Type Component Pack Size Power Soldering Required
Rapid POV Wand Project Kit
Rapid POV Wand Project Kit
Standard range
Order code: 70-2555
MPN: 70-2555

Out of stockContact us for availability
1+ £12.40
5+ £12.34
Price per unit Ex VAT 		Persistance of vision wand kit count 25 Yes
Rapid POV Wand Project Class Pack (20)
Rapid POV Wand Project Class Pack (20)
Standard range
Order code: 70-2557
MPN: 70-2557

Order in multiples of 5


Available to back orderBack order, lead time 14 days
5+ £242.57
Price per unit Ex VAT 		Persistance of vision wand kit 20 Yes
Rapid PCB for Pov Wand Project Kit
Rapid PCB for Pov Wand Project Kit
Standard range
Order code: 70-2556
MPN: POV WAND PCB

281 in stock, despatched same dayAdditional quantity lead time 14 days
2+ £2.21
Price per unit Ex VAT 		Empty PCB for kit 1 Not Applicable Yes
Order codeMftrs Part No.
70-2555KITPOV wand project
70-2557KITClasspack of 20
70-2556POV WAND PCBPCB only


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