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.



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  • 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
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+ £9.20
5+ £8.74
10+ £8.13
Price per unit Ex VAT 		Persistance of vision wand kit
Rapid POV Wand Project Class Pack (20)
Rapid POV Wand Project Class Pack (20)
Standard range
Order code: 70-2557
MPN: 70-2557

Out of stockContact us for availability
1+ £139.02
Price per unit Ex VAT 		Persistance of vision wand kit
Rapid PCB for Pov Wand Project Kit
Rapid PCB for Pov Wand Project Kit
Order code: 70-2556
MPN: POV WAND PCB
2+ £0.270
Price per unit Ex VAT 		Empty PCB for kit
Order codeMftrs Part No.
70-2555KITPOV wand project
70-2557KITClasspack of 20
70-2556POV WAND PCBPCB only


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