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Leds & Light Hacks |
 | Super Nintendo Toaster LED Case Mod
There really are no limits in the world of case modding. Who the heck comes up with the idea to use a toaster as a SNES case anyways? The same person also stuffed a NES inside a toaster too. The creator gives a step by step... |
 | DIY Macro Photography Kit on the Cheap
In a quick break from our typical hacks and mods, learn to create a simple macro (close up) photography setup allowing you to create some fantastic, professional shots (see some samples below). Â I'm an avid photography fan, and besides... |
 | Incredible World's Largest Model Railway "Miniature Wonderland"
Miniature wonderland is the largest model railway in the world and also the most successful permanent exhibitions. The miniature wonderland started growing in 2001 and is continuing to do so. At first, the layout spanned Switzerland, Australia,... |
 | How to Make Daft Punk El-Wire Suits and Helmets
After seeing a post about how to create daft punk suits and helmets (featured in our Top 40 Arduino Projects), this couple created their own fantastic daft punk costumes. You're guaranteed to learn everything about the Arduino, LEDs, sewing... |
 | POV iPhone App Writes Messages in Midair
We've seen plenty of persistence of vision (POV) projects using LEDs but this is the first non-LED version we've seen. The new Light Writer app allows you to write messages or display clipart when you wave your arm through the air. Check out some... |
 | PSP Hacks: Sound Activated LED Light Mod
We've seen a wide range of PSP hacks since the handheld was released varying from the simple (adding button LEDs) to the more complex (add a PS2 controller). Although this may seem like a complex hack, it requires simple circuitry and basic... |
 | Joe Grand's LED Watch Flashes Time in Midair
We've covered a few of Joe Grand's projects on the site before and here's another fantastic project to add to the collection. This POV (persistence of vision) watch displays the current or elapsed time while the arm is swinging (such as... |
 | Giant Seven Segment LED Displays
After traveling to the world's most incredible electronics emporium, Evil Mad Scientist Labs brings us a nice tutorial teaching you how to create giant seven segment LED displays. As always, their tutorials are incredibly informative and... |
 | Extreme LED Synthesizer Piano Mod
Take an old upright piano, gut the innards, stuff a high tech synth and keyboard inside, add sexy blue LED lights and presto, you've got yourself one incredible pimped piano synthesizer. The author has some great documentary photos of the entire... |
 | How to: DIY Star Wars Lightsabers & Replicas
Using some spare parts from eBay (a Graflex flash bulb) and a bit of ingenuity the guys at Systm show you how to create your own legit lightsaber (using actual parts they used in the movies) and other Star Wars replicas. You can buy the super... |
