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Leds & Light Hacks |
 | Dirt Simple POV LED Display
In case you don't know, POV (persistence of vision) is the blur you see when you wave an object quickly. In this case, by flashing LEDs at certain times while an object is waved, a message appears in the air. Easily build your own... |
 | Easily Control your Computer with an IR LED
The program Laser Interaction will track either a laser or an infrared LED, letting you use them to control your computer like a mouse. Both the Laser and IR LED require different setups but they are all straight forward and easy to use. You could... |
 | DIY Iron Man Hand Replusor Gadget
In the Iron Man movie, Tony Stark lifts his arm, palm facing toward his target. This replusor device releases a powerful blast of energy, blowing his opponents off their feet. Build your own which illuminates an array of "energy emitting"... |
 | Build your own LED Slingshot
So, you've got an old sling shot lying around. Â All you need to do is attach some LEDs to some batteries to create a few LED throwies. Then, set your camera exposure, spin them around your head and let them fly. What's next, launching... |
 | How to make a Rubens Tube (Music to Flames)
Maybe you've seen a Rubens tube before. Well I'm sure you haven't seen one this festive. All it takes is some wood, some hardware you can pick up in any neighborhood, and a few common tools.
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Another version of the... |
 | Make a Dummy Alarm System
This Dummy Alarm project makes an LED flash briefly once every 5 seconds to imitate the indicator light of a real alarm. The circuit is designed to use very little current to prolong battery life so that it can be left on permanently. An on/off... |
 | Antique LED and Electronic Projects
Tesla down under sent in some of his old projects, dating back to the stone ages of the 1980s.... |
 | Make a Glowing USB Turtle
Take any transparent figure, drill a hole in it, stick an LED inside, and POOF - the perfect cheap n easy LED Charm or Christmas... |
 | Make a Ghetto Simple LED Flasher
No programming or 555 Timers are required for this incredibly simple project. Using a pop can, a small motor, and 2 LEDs you can create an LED flasher.
Get a piece of cardboard, cut two slits in it. Then, take an aluminum can, cut
it into 2 small... |
 | Hack a Fiber Optic Display
Some toys with fiber optics have lame, low intensity lights to illuminate them. Learn how to hack one, and install new LEDs to the... |
