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Thursday, October 21, 2010

Tiny FM transmitter bugs rooms - Hack a Day

Tiny FM transmitter bugs rooms

posted Oct 21st 2010 1:00pm by Mike Szczys
filed under: radio hacks

Lucid Science delves into spy-tech once again with this tiny FM transmitter. Their post demonstrates a bit larger version than seen above, using a 9-volt battery and protoboard sized to match which makes for easier soldering. The design uses a microphone, two transistors, enameled wire for the coil, as well as various resistors, capacitors, and a potentiometer. What you end up with is an amazingly clear audio signal that can be picked up with a normal FM radio.

This would make a great project to do with the kids. You can talk about circuit design, practice soldering, and when finished they’ve got an almost miraculous toy to play with. Just be careful what you say around the house, the room might be bugged!

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Go there...
http://hackaday.com/2010/10/21/tiny-fm-transmitter-bugs-rooms/

Don

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