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Flicker Controller Microcontroller

A fairly simple controller that allows an output to randomly flicker when turning on or off, or even for as long as it's on. You could even disable flickering entirely, and then question why you're using it if you don't want a flicker...

It's fairly simple to use. Adjusting the chance of a light being on during a flicker is a simple chance out of maximum chances. Whether it flickers on when turning on, turning off, or constantly while it's on is configurable via three binary settings.

If you wish to adjust the startup and shutdown flicker lengths, you must open the controller, and modify the capacitors on the left. The upper capacitor controls startup, and the lower one controls the shutoff.

Note: I have not tested whether the output of a microcontroller that is influenced by a math.random() function will sync in multiplayer.

Possible use scenarios can include: Simulating lights in abandoned or dysfunctional facilities, broken equipment, those lights that always take a moment to turn on, et cetera.

Feel free to check out the HSV variant