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Leds & Light Hacks |
 | DIY Tron-Themed Bag using EL Wire
As we've seen from past DIY EL Wire projects, EL Wire (aka electroluminescent wire) is THE ideal material to use for making anything Tron-Themed. As shown in the tutorial video below, it's slightly tricky to solder, but has a superb end... |
 | DIY "Ambilight" for Your Laptop
You may recall a few years back when Phillips released their "Ambilight" TVs which displayed colors on the wall behind your TV for added effect. This DIY ambilight project promises to turn your laptop movie watching into a theater like... |
 | Build an LED Cube Using an Arduino
Learn how to make a stunning LED cube using an Arduino. Although the image above looks a bit plain, you can control the colors and patterns of the 64 LEDs. Also, if you're looking for a unique soldering challenge, this is a great projec to start... |
 | DIY High Speed Photography Trigger with an Arduino
As a photographer, if you need to catch some action which is only visible for a split second, you need a high speed photography trigger. With the magic of an Arduino, you can rig one for yourself. We have seen an Arduino-based high speed... |
 | DIY 1000W Xenon Searchlight
If you've ever wanted to build your own batman-like spotlight, look no further! As you can see from the picture above, this thing looks it matches the high powered light seen in the movies. The 1000W Xenon searchlight build uses some recycled... |
 | Motion Controlled Talking Halloween Skeleton
Halloween always provides superb inspiration for the DIY community. You can see some creative designs in our Top 30 Incredible DIY Halloween Props list. Another great addition to our collection is this Halloween Skeleton built around an... |
 | Stunning Illuminated POV LED Clock
Persistence of Vision (POV) flashes LEDs at certain moments as it spins, thus creating the "clock" above. The PCB blades are spun around using a PC cooling fan to creat this POV clock. The animation effect is thanks to illuminated LEDs which are... |
 | DIY Night Vision Monacle with IR LEDs
Using cheap Infrared LEDs and a cheap camera, you can build this handheld night vision monacle. Start with a viewfinder from an old camcorder, add some IR LEDs, and that's the basis of this simple project. You can also setup the night vision... |
 | Incredible Obi Wan Kenobi Lightsaber Replica
Built with astounding precision and detail, this Obi Wan Kenobi lightsaber prop features a step by step DIY tutorial complete with high-res photos. The lightsaber is machined in precision detail with an aluminum and steel body and a string of... |
 | Fallout 3 "Nuka-Cola" Vending Machine Replica
Nuka-Cola is the number 1 beverage in the post-nuclear world of the game Fallout 3. The Nuka-Cola vending machine is similar to steampunk, but adds a unique aspect of design. Starting with an old Vendo96 vending machine, the builded added... |
