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Overview

NANDCat is an SAO compatible logic gate demonstrator/cute badge accessory.

The output (LED: D1) is a function of the inputs (Pushbuttons: SW1, SW2), here's the truth table for a NAND gate:

A (SW1)B (SW2)Y (D1)
001
101
011
110

The artwork is by @psd, who kindly let me turn it into a silly PCB. Thanks, Paul!

Schematic​

Bill of Materials​

DesignatorPartDescription
SW1, SW2Omron B3S or similar6mm SMD SPST-NO Tactile Switch
Q1, Q2BC847B or similarNPN Transistor, SOT23 package
R1, R2, R41kΊGeneric 0603 resistor
R3, R5100kΊGeneric 0603 resistor
D13mm LEDGeneric LED, diffused lenses are better
J12x3 100mil headerGeneric header
BAT1Keystone 3034 or similarSMD 20mm coin cell holder

SW1 and SW2 use the ubiquitous 6mm SMD pushbutton footprint, the Omron part is for reference only and there should be many other, cheaper, parts that can be used there. Same goes for BAT1.

Q1 and Q2 can be pretty much any NPN transistor in SOT23 package that has the following pinout:

Transistor pinout

Go crazy with your LED choice and decorations!

Downloads​

Changelog​

  • Revision A (Oct 2019)
    • Initial release.
  • Revision B (Nov 2019)
    • Added a battery holder (CR2032) and some exposed copper for a brooch/pin back.

Contact​

Ping @OmerK