In the figure we have the way to obtain 500 gain from a FET. FETs can be BF245 or MPF102. The circuit is from the 1977 National Semiconductor FET Data Book. Power supply depends on the application.
This fast trigger circuit allows the counting of up to 300 pulses per minute. The circuit is from...
This intercom uses transistors from the 60s. It was found in a Japanese publication at the time....
This circuit is from an old publication from the 90s, but it can be adapted to operate with LEDs....