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Video: 34523 E12 Low Profile 12 LED Low Voltage 12V AC/DC LED LampOriginal at YouTube
• Wed, Jun 3
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By rss@youtube.com (LEDLightd0tcom) Author: LEDLightd0tcom Keywords: led lights led light bulb led led light led bulbs led bulb led lighting led lamp 12 volt led lights Added: June 3, 2009
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Video: 86525 GU10 Three 1 Watt LED LightOriginal at YouTube
• Tue, Jun 2
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By rss@youtube.com (LEDLightd0tcom) Author: LEDLightd0tcom Keywords: led led light led bulbs led light bulb led lighting led lamp Added: June 2, 2009
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Video: Funky 50p pop-up LED lampOriginal at YouTube
• Mon, May 18
By rss@youtube.com (nytecam) Author: nytecam Keywords: led lamp tesco 50p night light pop up Added: May 18, 2009
Video: By Request: The Messenger with Fog (and a light shOriginal at AOL Video
• Sun, May 17
youtube user mgmmikemiller asked to see the new ADJ LED Messenger with fog, so, here it is! With nothing to do on a Sunday night, just for fun I ... video.aol.com
Video: Our 61,000 LED Christmas Lights 2008 Dance to Wiza...
Original at AOL Video
• Thu, Apr 23
This is our Christmas display, 61,000 LEDs, using Light-O-Rama controllers, took me probably 5 days to create this complex sequence for 128 ... video.aol.com
Video: New 26 bulb LED light on the LacOriginal at YouTube
• Tue, Apr 7
By rss@youtube.com (CadillacMatt95) None Author: CadillacMatt95 Keywords: VID 00024 20090406 2014 Added: April 7, 2009
Video: Are you Using LED Christmas Lights this Holiday Season?
Original at Yahoo! Video
• Wed, Mar 11
http://geeks.pirillo.com - http://live.pirillo.com - I've had this particular light string on for the past three days. Each of the bulbs is still ... video.yahoo.com
Video: Trance Energy 2009 Rank 1 LED there be light by erickOriginal at YouTube
• Tue, Mar 10
By rss@youtube.com (legolasb) Author: legolasb Keywords: trance energy rank 2009light erick Added: March 10, 2009
Video: Dynamo 5 LED Handy Torch Radio
Original at Metacafe
• Mon, Mar 9
Energy saving and environmentally friendly FM radio (optional)After winging handle for 1 minute, the 3electric torch can light up continuously for ... www.metacafe.com
Video: A color changing LED Light Square.Original at YouTube
• Sat, Mar 7
By rss@youtube.com (CaptainElevator42189) Here is a very nice color changing LED light panel that has a wonderful,... Author: CaptainElevator42189 Keywords: Color Changing LED Light Bulb Added: March 7, 2009
Video: s13 LED tail light project low light testOriginal at YouTube
• Sat, Mar 7
By rss@youtube.com (jordyrein) home made project. More info can be found in this forum thread:... Author: jordyrein Keywords: s13 LED tail light Added: March 7, 2009
Video: Digital LED Watch
Original at Metacafe
• Thu, Mar 5
Unisex Mirror Face LED Watch is suitable for both men and women! Red LED light displays Time, Date. Mirror Face Design and white adjustable soft ... www.metacafe.com
Video: LED MR16 vs GU10 Part 1 of 2Original at Grouper
• Tue, Feb 17
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By info@crackle.com (leddistributors) On: Tuesday, February 17, 2009 Views: 0Tags: lights light tutorial two LED science experiments series Flexible Tips difference lighting electronics circuit DIY LEDs distributors circuits Pequena net One shows between project Part
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Video: hyperphotochondriacOriginal at YouTube
• Mon, Feb 9
By rss@youtube.com (ciaheadmechanic0809) This is an Arduino microcontroller hooked up to some LEDs and a photoresistor. The programming cycles through the LEDs base don the amount of light that the resistor sees. The maximum and minimum lighting values are dynamically set by the system and should work out so that lower light slows...
Video: EUROLITE LED light module set RFL-6, 6 KanäleOriginal at YouTube
• Wed, Feb 4
By rss@youtube.com (eurolitevideo) Modular light organ in LED design ¨Controller module with plug-on power unit, On/Off switch, microphone, sensitivity control and speed control ¨6 light modules each having 47 LEDs radially arranged in the colors: red / yellow / blue / green / orange / white (6500K) ¨Sound-control via b...
Video: Joule Thief Lights 300 LEDs On Single AA Battery!!Original at Metacafe
• Fri, Jan 23
By Pirate88179 My modified Fuji AA Joule Thief circuit lighting 300 LEDs! Each LED requires 3.5 volts to light. I am still using the old AA battery that you have seen in all of my other videos. For more information, go to Overunitydotcom in my Joule Thief topic. Thanks. 59 views | 0 comments
Video: Rancho Cucamonga Christmas Light Display 2008 - Carol of the BellsOriginal at YouTube
• Fri, Jan 16
By rss@youtube.com (aaura1) This display has over 80,000 LED & incandescent lights sychronized to the song Carol of the Bells. This was possible using Light-O-Rama software and controller boxes - 280 channels in all were used to control the lights. Keywords: Light-O-Rama LOR christmas lights animated display...
Video: MOV01456Original at YouTube
• Thu, Jan 8
By rss@youtube.com (xM1NtYxFr3Shx) I recently bought a new light bulb (http://www.lighthound.com/Lighthound-Cree-Drop-In-LED-Bulb-for-SureFire-and-other-Flashlights_p_965.html) for my M6 Tactical RAS Flash Light by G&P. Just showing how bright it is, lol...pretty cool
Video: Cool White; LED Rope Light; 3 Wires with 8Function ControllerOriginal at YouTube
• Tue, Jan 6
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By rss@youtube.com (orangetreetrade) www.orangetreetrade.com Cool white LED, with color temperature 7500K, emits brilliant cool fluorescent light. It is manufactured by InGaN technology which is trustable and sophisticated, producing the exact white color we expect. Mini 8 functions controller is already installed to p...
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Video: Multi-Color LED Rope Light; 3 Wires with 8Function ControllerOriginal at YouTube
• Tue, Jan 6
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By rss@youtube.com (orangetreetrade) www.orangetreetrade.com Multi-Color LED Rope Light consist of red, green, blue and yellow LED lights, joining together to form a colorful and breathtaking rope light. Our manufacturer utilizes sophisticated electro-optical designs to control the blend and diffusion of the light. Thi...
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Video: Warm White; LED Rope Light; 3 Wires with 8Function ControllerOriginal at YouTube
• Tue, Jan 6
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By rss@youtube.com (orangetreetrade) www.orangetreetrade.com Warm white LED, with color temperature 2800K emits incandescent white which is similar to studio light or household light. It is manufactured by InGaN technology which is trustable and sophisticated, producing the exact white color we expect. The warm white lig...
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Video: DIY LED lamps in useOriginal at YouTube
• Mon, Jan 5
By rss@youtube.com (jipasd) Quick video showing the DIY dimmer and led lamps in action. Each lamp has eight leds and the light output is very nice. The three lamps are enough to lit up a room so it's easy to walk around and for example reach for a drink on the table while watching movies. For more info visit: http://allthemod...
Video: XeroGear Baja 5t crashing / Bashing - New truck light systemOriginal at YouTube
• Sun, Jan 4
By rss@youtube.com (XeroGearLLC) Check out a new Baja 5t jumping and crashing with the new XeroGear Light System Author: XeroGearLLC Keywords: 5t air baja bashing crash crazy HPI jump LED lights Monster Truck xerogear Added: January 4, 2009
Video: NiteCore EX10 Review Part 1Original at YouTube
• Thu, Dec 18
By rss@youtube.com (crumbub) I left out a few things... the light has a glass non-reflective lens. and to make the light fade or get brighter, you press and hold the button untill your desired light intensity is reached. thanks for watching!!! Author: crumbub Keywords: NiteCore EX10 Flashlight Review LED Cree Q5
Video: How To Use Track and Pot Lighting In Your HomeOriginal at Grouper
• Wed, Dec 17
By info@crackle.com (info4yourlife) Views: 7Tags: home know art Don Green lights light room put technology thought pot using set furniture lot add energy friendly Tone paint features lighting cost reduce LED Showcase dimension Bulb colours effectively philips homeowners Cor ah...
Video: First dimmable LED Light Bulb in the wolrd by ELECOSNOriginal at YouTube
• Sun, Dec 14
By rss@youtube.com (rain5539) MR16, 3W, Dimmable Author: rain5539 Keywords: MVI 2445 Added: December 14, 2008
Video: lightbulbs.movOriginal at YouTube
• Wed, Dec 10
By rss@youtube.com (ecogeeky) EcoGeek.org shows the difference between incandescent, CFL and LED light bulbs in light quality, brightness and (of course) energy use. Author: ecogeeky Keywords: cfl Added: December 10, 2008
Video: LED CHRISTMAS LIGHTS Light Emitting Diode Holiday Green IdeaOriginal at YouTube
• Sun, Dec 7
By rss@youtube.com (GREENPOWERSCIENCE) These Led Lights are awesome. They give off the same light for 2 watts a stringer. For those of you not versed in the watt conversion, that is 50 stringers, (2500 bulbs) = 1 standard light bulb. Keywords: GREEN ENERGY SOLAR POWER LOW WATT LED LIGHT EMITTING DIODE EARTH DAY
Video: DIY Party Light – Make Your Own PartyOriginal at Google Video
• Thu, Nov 6
Have the house that's always up for the party with the LED color changing light bulb with wireless remote. [ http://www.chinavasion.com/axn8 ]. If you're looking to add a certain something to your room, a little 'atmosphere' you could get one of the many colored light bulbs that are on the mar...
Video: LED Strobo - first test with 30 Watt of LED powerOriginal at Google Video
• Sat, Nov 1
4 min - 2008-11-01 Here are my first tests with my LED strobo I'm building at the moment. You will also see 80 watt halogen vs. 30 watt LEDs!! Check out my other video for an sound 2 light test! Infos: http://dmxcontrol.de/wbb2/thread.php?threadid=2230
Video: LED Strobo - Sound 2 Light TestOriginal at Google Video
• Sat, Nov 1
3 min - 2008-11-01 The second test of my LED Strobo. It has 12 Power LEDs (3,7 V, 700 mA) which is controlled by an Atmel Mega8 AVR. The final strobe can be controlled by DMX or from the inegrated sound to light module, which is tested here.
Video: LED Traffic LightsOriginal at Google Video
• Sat, Nov 1
brLEDtronics announces 12inch 300mm Type 1 and Type 2 TrafficLED direct incandescent replacement lamps designed to accommodate preexisting traffic signal enclosures Using Indium Gallium Aluminum Phosphide InGaAlP and Indium Gallium Nitride InGaN Light Emitting Diode LED techn...
Video: How to build a super LED lightOriginal at Google Video
• Thu, Oct 30
3 min - 2008-10-30 Learn how to make a very powerful led flashlight. Using 2 p7 the most powerful LEDs. Put your sun glasses on for this one.
Video: Episode 9 - Freezing With DotsisxOriginal at Grouper
• Thu, Oct 30
By info@crackle.com (symbianguru) Tags: show Episode Paris week she light name France filmed LED Freezing mobile using dark recording hosts Guru location Changed nokia DUAL Grea Rita Benefit LEDs temporarily pwns klipzz lukring
Video: How To: Change Prius License Plate Light Bulb (to LED)Original at Google Video
• Thu, Oct 30
2 min - 2008-10-30 To help Prius owns who are interested in changing their license plates into energy efficient cool white LED light.
Video: How to make an extremely bright, super LED flashlightOriginal at Google Video
• Wed, Oct 29
Use the world's brightest LED lights to make the brightest flashlight ever! You may need to put some sunglasses on for this project. Just watch this video tutorial to see how to make this extremely bright super LED flashlight. To make this light box, you'll need a power control, some wires, s...
Video: ElectraPourOriginal at YouTube
• Tue, Oct 28
By rss@youtube.com (electrapour) See the hot new electrapour LED pour spout - this first edition has a red LED and a black pourer Author: electrapour Keywords: pourer pourspout illuminating light-up Added: October 28, 2008
Video: LED BULBSOriginal at Google Video
• Thu, Oct 9
are the new age trend for green solutions, for its initials in English L = Light, E = Emitter, D= Diode. Thus an LED is NOT a light bulb but an electronic component, a semiconductor that has been designed to produce a bright light. To the contrary of a regular incandescent or fluorescent bulbs,...
Video: inTRIKat "Incandescent" (experimenting with LED)Original at Google Video
• Tue, Oct 7
Unknown length - 2008-10-08 inTRIKat.net in/can/des/cent adj 1.) emitting light as a consequence of being heated to a high temperature 2.) shining or glowing brightly Pete Brandt filmed in San Francisco, California by Dan Goldwater. 2008
Video: CFL Toxic Mercury Vs LED TechnologyOriginal at Google Video
• Mon, Oct 6
Unknown length - 2008-10-06 http://www.Section9Led.com LED technology unlike fluorescent and compact fluorescent utilizes no toxic mercury or glass. LED light bulbs can save you up to 87% of your energy costs when compared to standard incandescent light bulbs.
Video: How Light Emitting Diodes (LED)Work - Part 2Original at Google Video
• Mon, Oct 6
A diode is the simplest sort of semiconductor device. Broadly speaking, a semiconductor is a material with a varying ability to conduct electrical current. Most semiconductors are made of a poor conductor that has had impurities (atoms of another material) added to it. The process of addi...
[I Have To Have That] Ultrasonic Insect and Pest Repeller - $4.99 (Reg. $29.99)
Original at DODTracker.com New Deals
• Thu, Nov 19
Ultrasonic Insect and Pest Repeller w/ Built-In Night Light - Repel insects with sound! It's that time of year where the bitter cold will bring everyone inside, even unwanted guests such as spiders, insects, and rodents. Protect yourself and your family with the Ultrasonic Insect and Pe...
[DODHero] LED Candle and Stand ? You can blow it out!! - $5.98 + FREE S/H (Reg. $12.00)
Original at DODTracker.com New Deals
• Thu, Nov 19
Today we have some techno gadgets for the techie hero?s out there. You can bring the other tech hero?s over to the cave and say, ?HEY BOB, check this out!! You can blow it out!!? Then he yells at you and tells you to address him as, ?The Silver Face.? The LED candle light fades in to multiple cal...
[Big Daily Sale] Meridian LED Tap Light - 2 Pack - $3.99 (Reg. $14.99)
Original at DODTracker.com New Deals
• Wed, Nov 18
gt;Battery powered lighting without wiringPush on, push offCool to the touchSuper-bright LED lightWall mountable or free-standing
[QVC] Waring Pro Stainless Steel Double Belgian Waffle Maker - $89.00 + $10.22 S/H (Reg. $109.00)
Original at DODTracker.com New Deals
• Wed, Nov 18
Looking for just the right amount of crispiness? The rotary feature ensures even baking on the top and bottom of each waffle. Use the browning control adjustment for different batters or your personal preference. When your waffles are done, the unit beeps and an indicator light lets you kn...
Color Change USB Hurricane Lamp
Original at Coolest Gadgets
• Wed, Nov 18
By Ally These hurricane lamps are made out of plastic and stand 4” tall. The light within the lamp can change colors, it flips between a total of 7 different colors. The light uses LED bulbs, so it won’t require too much power to keep it going. It of course just requires you to plug it into your USB port...
[Woot.com] 1 Garrity ke900g Rechargeable Power Failure LED Flashlight - $4.99 + $5.00 S/H
Original at DODTracker.com New Deals
• Tue, Nov 17
“Nope, and since this here gem provides up to 10 hours of continuous light on a full charge and has LED bulb that never needs replacin’, I’d say you’re not going anywhere any time soon, hero. Hey, Jimmy! Guido! Get in here and get this scumbag, will ya?”
[ThingFling] Home and Garden Solar Power Light 4 Pack - $9.99 + $6.00 S/H
Original at DODTracker.com New Deals
• Mon, Nov 16
Solar Garden lightRechargeable battery (included)Super bright white LEDWaterproofCharged by the sun or day lightAutomatically turns on/off (dusk to dawn)Quick installation, no wiringAprox height 43.1cm (17") Remember, at Thing Fling it's not a deal ------- It's a steal!!!
[13 Deals] 3 Pack - 3 LED Tap Light - $5.99 (Reg. $19.99)
Original at DODTracker.com New Deals
• Mon, Nov 16
Note: Each order will receive 3 lights in assorted colors. We will choose the colors for you. 3 Pack - 3 LED Tap Lights - Easy, adhesive installation! Battery-powered light lets you see inside and underneath cabinets, cupboards, dark closets, basements, stairwells, and any dark areas! Th...
[Telescope.com] Orion RedBeam II LED Flashlight - $15.00 (Reg. $21.95)
Original at DODTracker.com New Deals
• Sun, Nov 15
RedBeam features continuously adjustable brightness for just the right amount of red LED lightTwin LEDs are powered by one replaceable 9-volt alkaline battery (included) for 600 hours of useThe durable, 4-1/4" plastic housing fits easily in a pocketRed light preserves your night vi...
In the Maker Shed: Peggy 2 LED display kit
Original at MAKE Magazine
• Fri, Nov 13
By Maker Shed Peggy 2 is an updated version of the original Peggy light-emitting pegboard display. Version 2 adds simple animation capability and Arduino compatibility. Like its predecessor, the open-source Peggy 2 provides a quick and efficient way to drive up to 625 LEDs.
[Calumet Photographic] Zylight Z50 LED Light Head - $450.00
Original at DODTracker.com New Deals
• Wed, Nov 11
The Z50's cutting-edge HD-led module is packed with over 230 LEDs packed in just a single square inch. Unlike 'projected' LED lights whose lenses cut the output down to 50° or less, the HD-led module casts 160° of beautifully soft light with no hotspots or fringing.
[Daily Memories] Metal Fixture Solar Light Kit - $59.95 + $5.00 S/H (Reg. $89.95)
Original at DODTracker.com New Deals
• Tue, Nov 10
This set of Malibu® Super Bright Solar lighting is the safest and easiest kind of outdoor lighting to install. These Malibu Solar lights utilize the latest LED technology and provide sufficient light to mark entrances, accent walkways and steps, and to indicate the location of darkened...
[The Now Deal] SuperBright 9LED Metal Flashlight-Free Shipping - $5.45 + FREE S/H (Reg. $19.99)
Original at DODTracker.com New Deals
• Tue, Nov 10
These 9 LED Flash lights are super bright. Measures 3.5" with full metal construction. Rubber on/off switch on end of light. Perfect for camping, travel, boating, home emergency kits, or even walking the dog! Buy extras for the vehicles and tool box. Every memebr of the family should have one. L...
[Woot.com] 1 Brinkmann 809-2082-0 3 Watt Luxeon LED Aluminum Flashlight - $9.99 + $5.00 S/H
Original at DODTracker.com New Deals
• Sun, Nov 8
“Luxeon. That’s the technology behind the super-bright LED in my Brinkmann flashlight. The world’s brightest LED’s, they say. Whenever I’m ‘tempted’ to see in the dark, all I have to do is hit a button right there on the rugged anodized aluminum body. Zap! Bright light, for up to 30 hours on two...
[REI Outlet] Gerber Cornea Hi Flashlight - '09 Overstock - $44.93 (Reg. $121.50)
Original at DODTracker.com New Deals
• Sun, Nov 8
Sleek, sturdy and oh-so-bright, the Gerber Cornea Hi flashlight will light up the sky with its superpowered 3-watt LED.3-watt Cree LED is nearly indestructable and has a lifespan rated at 50,000 hrs.Narrow main cylinder fits securely in your hand; push-button control lets you switch be...
[Moonlight Special] Gemoro Pro-D Diamond Tester - $119.00 + $5.00 S/H (Reg. $119.00)
Original at DODTracker.com New Deals
• Sat, Nov 7
• Ultimate diamond tester • White sapphire indication • Bright white LED stone illumination light • Glowing green probe tip cone, LED bar graph and beep tone indicates diamond • Powered by 3 included long-life AAA rechargeable or alkaline batteries
[Moonlight Special] MoonLight Special Gig Light - $1.99 + $5.00 S/H (Reg. $1.99)
Original at DODTracker.com New Deals
• Thu, Nov 5
Today we offer a gig light. This little guy is perfect for that dark stage and fits right in your gigbag or case. It is made of Aircraft Aluminum alloy so it can take a beating. It has 9 LEDs that are VERY bright and its just under 5 inches long. The best thing about this gig light is the price - which is 1....
MotionLites LED wheelsOriginal at Ubergizmo
• Thu, Nov 5
Talk about going the disco way to bling up your ride! The MotionLites could very well be the next big thing for boys who want to soup up their rides, being servo-actuated, multi-colored LED lights that extend from the wheel wells in order to bring some light to your set of chrome beauties. It w...
LED Table Lamp plugs into phone jack
Original at Coolest Gadgets
• Thu, Nov 5
By Ally The phone jack will keep this environmentally friendly light powered. Now, if the phone line goes down too then you’re kind of hosed. At least it’s something though. The durable plastic lamp has 8 white LED lights. It has your usual switch to turn the light on and off. All around, it’s a pret...
Help needed in powering 500 flashing led.
Original at electro-tech-online.com
• Tue, Nov 3
By RaySoul I have try using the 555 timer to control, but the Power supply i am supplying is 16 x AA" battery which will add up to 24v? I added in so much battery is because, LED is a current component. So in order to light them up, i have to supply enough current for all of them?
designing a 0.5W audio amplifier with mute and volume control using IC TDA7052A
Original at electro-tech-online.com
• Tue, Nov 3
By xeon89 Hi, can anyone tell me how to design a 0.5W audio amplifier with mute and volume control? The design should allow user to switch between different bandwidth and also light up specific LED when different bandwidth is selected. Thanks..=) Hi, can anyone tell me how to design a 0.5W audio amplifie...
[Froobi] 11-in-1 Tool Kit w/ Emergency Hammer, Screwdriver Set & LED Lights - $6.99 (Reg. $24.99)
Original at DODTracker.com New Deals
• Mon, Nov 2
Specifications: Black/red color scheme11-in-1 toolIntegrated 3 LED light tool on one end to use on its own Integrated 1 LED on other end to illuminate area when using screwdriversEmergency hammerElectrically insulated heavy duty handle and screwdriver stemsExtra heavy dutry scre...
LED Mega Man tribute
Original at Ubergizmo
• Mon, Nov 2
Love all things Mega Man? You must be a pretty big fan like Nicholas here who came up with the pixelated light-up figure, glowing so brightly in the dark that even the color scheme can be changed according to a shade of your choice. Made from construction paper and plastic from used CD cases, t...
[Sellout.Woot] Garrity Rechargeable LED Flashlight - $4.99 + $5.00 S/H
Original at DODTracker.com New Deals
• Sun, Nov 1
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[DailySteals] New 3 In 1 Emergency Crank Dynamo Lantern AM/FM Radio With 3 White LED Lights + Light Reflector - Gift Wrapped - $3.99 (Reg. $39.99)
Original at DODTracker.com New Deals
• Sun, Nov 1
minutes of winding will provide 20 minutes of LED light!, The Radio Lantern Radio never again will you be stranded without light. Or emergency information! Product Features: 3 super Bright White LEDs AM and Fm radio Extended range speaker Adjustable Light Reflector
[EjectIt] 20 LED Multi-Purpose Cordless Power Light w/Adjustable Neck & Hanging Hook - $17.99 + $5.00 S/H
Original at DODTracker.com New Deals
• Sun, Nov 1
The FINE TOOL 20 LED Multi-Purpose Power Light is a great gadget to have on hand. It's a powerful cordless light source that's perfect for all types of applications, from camping, auto work to use in an unexpected power outage. With 20 white LEDs , you'll have no problem finding your way in the...
[Yugster] Tech-Tools Pro 12V Heated Ice Scraper and Hot Key Deicer Set! - $8.97 + $5.00 S/H (Reg. $24.95)
Original at DODTracker.com New Deals
• Sun, Nov 1
A bonus Hot Key Deicer keychain delivers instant heat to the door lock. Just slide the probe out and insert into the frozen lock. In seconds unlock your car and you are on your way! Built-in white LED light illuminates the lock area at night. Comes with a sturdy key ring and requires 2 AAA batteri...
[Big Bear Outlet] Coleman Wide Beam Flashlight - $3.99 (Reg. $19.99)
Original at DODTracker.com New Deals
• Sat, Oct 31
• WideBeam lens offers a 140-degree angle of light and patented two-tier reflector for a focused spot to see even more • Three levels of illumination • Super-bright Xenon bulb runs up to 2.7 hours • Combine LED and xenon for an added boost of light, up to 2.5 hours on 2 AA batteries (included)
[DailySteals] FREE - New 2 Pack Glowing Temperature Controlled Red / Blue LED Faucet Light. Great Stocking Stuffer - FREE (Reg. $39.99)
Original at DODTracker.com New Deals
• Fri, Oct 30
FREE 2 Pack LED Faucet Light - Red / Blue Temperature Sensing Glow Tap No More Burns" Blue/Red LED - Normally streams BLUE LED's until the water temperature hits 89 degrees after which the LEDs turn RED (now with a brushed chrome finish)!
[TigZoo] Robotic Book Light - $3.99 + $5.00 S/H
Original at DODTracker.com New Deals
• Fri, Oct 30
This powerful compact booklight clips onto all types of books or magazines. Very versatile as a booklight or flashlight. The Robotic Book Light is named for it’s unique robotic motion when released into action. Great for Auto, Home, Office, & Travel. Here’s what you need to know… 1 Ro...
[New Davincis] Emergency Strobe (HC052) - $15.95 (Reg. $19.95)
Original at DODTracker.com New Deals
• Thu, Oct 29
Super bright LEDs can be seen for 8,000 feet. Beacon strobe light has 9 different light pattern/settings 16 Super bright LED lights around edge On/off button on one side of strobe light Requires one 3V (CR123A) battery (included) Battery compartment is located inside strobe light
Simple LED grid backlight
Original at electro-tech-online.com
• Thu, Oct 29
By The newguy11 To test the brightness I wired them up in parallel without resistors. It worked fine and the light output was very good. An online calculator said I should use a resistor (39 ohms) in front of every LED. I would also like the grid to have a high low setting, possibly mid level setting. My current pl...
dimmable LED control board
Original at electro-tech-online.com
• Thu, Oct 29
By Todamont Hi. I'm making a stained-glass peice for a friend and I'd like to have around 500 LED lights set behind it, controlled to light / dim / off in predefined sequences with a standalone PIC control board, powered by a 5V supply. I have a BS in computer engineering, but it's been a while since I did any...
Dim Backlight for Graphical LCD to 16F877
Original at electro-tech-online.com
• Wed, Oct 28
By tiwari.sachin Second, the LCD is working fine but the LCD back light is very dim. ie to LED+ i am connecting 3V through a voltage divider. before connecting to LED+, the voltage reading is 3V but once i connect to LED+, the voltage drops to 2.6 V and because of this the backlight is very dim. This, i am sure is due to...
[BuyersHQ] Fine Tool 20 LED Multi-Purpose Flashlight - $11.95
Original at DODTracker.com New Deals
• Wed, Oct 28
If only I had a flash light that would stand freely and could be aimed in any direction. I wouldn't have ruined my Van Halen concert t-shirt. You know the one when David Lee Roth was still the lead singer. Sure my Van Halen t-shirt was pretty worn and had a few holes. But, it was still wearable and per...
Sending a hearbeat over ethernetOriginal at MAKE Magazine
• Wed, Oct 28
By Collin Cunningham The phototransistor is connected to the Arduino in a similar way to a potentiometer. One lead is connected to +5V and the other to ground. The +5V lead is also connected to an analogue input on the Arduino. When the phototransistor receives more IR light it becomes more resistive and a lower vo...
[Good Deals 18] Viper 2 way Remote starter car alarm keyless entry 771XV - $68.40 (Reg. $399.99)
Original at DODTracker.com New Deals
• Wed, Oct 28
6 channel remote start/security/keyless entry systemConfirms commands and system triggers using flashing LEDs on the TransceiverClone-Safe Code-HoppingParking Light FlashFailsafe Starter KillAnti-GrindStinger DoubleGuard Shock SensorRevenger Six-Tone SirenBright Blu...
[GoodiyZ] 80 LED High Power Money Saving Light Bulb - $13.99 (Reg. $34.99)
Original at DODTracker.com New Deals
• Wed, Oct 28
Electric lighting burns up to 25 of the average home energy budget.LEDs are small, solid light bulbs which are extremely energyefficient.
In the Maker Shed: Danger Shield kitOriginal at MAKE Magazine
• Wed, Oct 28
By Maker Shed The Danger Shield kit is a shield for the Arduino micro controller. It's has a variety of fun, and useful components including: 3 linear sliders, pushbuttons, temperature and light sensors, 7 Segment LED, a piezo buzzer, a knock sensor, and more!
Led Help
Original at electro-tech-online.com
• Tue, Oct 27
By fred666777 so i have 50-100 lights to wire and most likely a 9VDC 100ma power supply maybe a 24VDC 416ma power supply so on the 24v can i have about 6 in each row or am i completely wrong? Light being used Blue, 3900mcd, T1-3/4 (5mm) LED. Max forward current 20mA
Joby Announces the Global Availability of the Gorillatorch(TM) Features include a 360 degrees high powered directional light, flexible ..
Original at PR Inside (Pressemitteilung)
• Mon, Oct 26
GENEVE, SWITZERLAND -- (Marketwire) -- 10/26/09 -- Editors Note: There are two photos associated with this Press Release Joby : http://joby.com/ , the world-renowned designer of the Gorillapod(TM) : http://joby.com/gorillapod line of flexible camera tripods, announces the global...
[EjectIt] 12-in-1 Precision Extensible Pocket Screwdriver w/LED Light & 6 Screwdriver Bits - $14.99 + $5.00 S/H
Original at DODTracker.com New Deals
• Sun, Oct 25
This 12-in-1 Precision Extensible Pocket Screwdriver with LED Light is great for working on projects at home or in the office! The stretch extensible tip allows you to work in narrow areas with ease and with the built-in LED light makes working in dark areas a breeze! With six tips include...
[Yugster] LED Magnetic Spotlight - Garages, Work Shops, Attics, Basements! - $6.97 + $3.00 S/H (Reg. $14.99)
Original at DODTracker.com New Deals
• Sun, Oct 25
Condition: Brand New! LED Magnetic Shop Spotlight Lamp - Garages, Work Shops, Attics, Basements! Are you a gearhead, craftsman, or a Mr./Ms. Fix-It that just can't seem to shed enough light on your special projects? Don't strain your eyes and potentially risk injury from poor lighting - i...
[Collections Etc.] Woodland Holiday Bear - $7.97 (Reg. $14.99)
Original at DODTracker.com New Deals
• Sat, Oct 24
Let Santa's torch bearing bear light up your holidays with the colorful light-up woodland candlescape he's carrying. Delightful sculpture is a real holiday treat displayed indoors or out. Crafted of hand-painted polyresin with bright LED flames. On/off switch. Button cell battery incl...
MTB head light project
Original at electro-tech-online.com
• Sat, Oct 24
By bike_light_project 2nd road block is, I'm planning to use a MR16 12V 20W Halogen bulb (flood light) on the left, and a 12V 4W LED bulb (spot light) on the right. I've wired them in parallel. My road block is, when I turn on just the LED on only, it works. When I turn on the Halogen bulb on together with the LED, the LED swit...
LED Light bar
Original at electro-tech-online.com
• Sat, Oct 24
By witkop06 I have an enclosed led light bar for my car which plugs into the cigarette lighter. It also has the ability to plug into an adapter so that you can control more than one stick at a time. I lost the plug so i only have the cord that runs from the led to the adapter( photographed below). I cut the cord (sh...
IC 555 duty cycle
Original at electro-tech-online.com
• Sat, Oct 24
By mhar I'm using a 555 timer to generate a pwm signal to drive a LED driver chip. I'm a bit tight on space in the light fitting. Attached Thumbnails I'm using a 555 timer to generate a pwm signal to drive a LED driver chip. It all works except on dim the LED is still slightly on, pwm pulse is...
LED lighting hype
Original at MAKE Magazine
• Fri, Oct 23
By Gareth Branwyn Trouble is, they're being oversold, like whoa. For about two-and-a-half years, I've been reporting on LED lighting for a trade magazine called Architectural SSL*. During that time, I've watched mainstream press and enviro blogs tout LEDs as the green energy miracle light. Often, with a l...
Capacitor to remove LED flicker
Original at electro-tech-online.com
• Thu, Oct 22
By svinto I have a microscope lit by a 12V 10W car light bulb, which doesn't work well because the lamp generates too much heat. So I replaced it with a four-LED array with the same spec and fitting (meant to be used in cars). This provides good lighting without heating up, but the 50Hz flicker is very anno...
How-To: TV modulator from salvage
Original at MAKE Magazine
• Thu, Oct 22
By Collin Cunningham To power this modulator I built a simple 5 volt regulator using the ubiquitous 7805 IC. I simply soldered a TO220 heatsink to the module case and built the circuit around it. My choice of capacitor values was based on those I had to hand. I also included an LED to serve as a pilot light to indicate t...
CAT 5 minimum current for 25 meters
Original at electro-tech-online.com
• Wed, Oct 21
By cba421 I propose using current amplifier first near the port pin increasing the current level to about 50 mA (voltage level is 4.4 V) , and then transmit the signal 30 meters using CAT 5 and finally ZTX601(darlingon pair) to drive the LEDs . Is it enough or too much ? Please shed some light!
Green traffic light
Original at Ubergizmo
• Wed, Oct 21
By green, we don't mean its color but more of its intention, especially when this traffic light comes with a solar panel to obtain all the energy it needs to maintain traffic flow round the clock in an orderly manner. Apart from that, this Solar Traffic Light will also feature Discolor LED (L...
Dosun J-1 Safety Pedal
Original at Ubergizmo
• Tue, Oct 20
Cyclists often get the short end of the stick as they tend to be bullied by motorists and the like, but here's a safety product that would go some ways in making cyclists much more visible - the Dosun J-1 Safety Pedal. This replacement platform pedal comes with a light within, where a tiny LED b...
Adding a simple PWM circuit to this circuit?
Original at electro-tech-online.com
• Tue, Oct 20
By dawhale I am developing a LED light test model. At this stage I am creating a test unit using a TI TPS61042 constant current LED driver. A smaller .pdf of the LED driver is attached. I want to add a variable brightness control to go from 0 to 100%. Such as a rheostat. The diagram indicates I can do this via a PWM c...
Light Sensor to be used in fog
Original at electro-tech-online.com
• Tue, Oct 20
By elwyn Hello, new to the forum, currently at college for a apprenticeship and we have been tasked in designing and making a project, mine is for a light to come on during low visibility. My current idea is a form of light sensor using maybe a LED that switches on a light when the visibility of the LED is...
LED touch-sensitive coffee table
Original at Ubergizmo
• Mon, Oct 19
Thanks to an array of infra-red proximity sensors, this table can "sense" when objects are on (or near) it and light itself accordingly. It works better with transparent plates or glasses and probably looks better with cocktails, so here's your excuse for not drinking water with your fri...
Collage project
Original at electro-tech-online.com
• Mon, Oct 19
By Acars Been given a project at collage where we have to design and build a device which uses the flashing LED light on a digital electric meter to trigger the input on our device. Our device can be anything as long as it is triggered by the LED from the meter, and quite simple so we can build it !!
Ambient LED flowerpot clock
Original at MAKE Magazine
• Sun, Oct 18
By Sean Michael Ragan In the Maker Shed: Fashioning Technology Ready to take your craft projects to the next level? With "smart" materials, unorthodox assembly techniques, and the right tools, you can create accessories, housewares, and toys that light up, make sounds, and more.
Detect low battery and light an LED
Original at electro-tech-online.com
• Sat, Oct 17
By bestcallumuk What I want to do is when 8 size d batteries are low to light a red LED. Is it possible? How? Thx. What I want to do is when 8 size d batteries are low to light a red LED. Is it possible? How? Thx.
DEMUX (Help me see if its correct!, assignment!)
Original at electro-tech-online.com
• Wed, Oct 14
By DorumonSg 1) When the DEMUX is enabled and a Binary Counter is continously pulsing through it, all the LEDs will be Light Up and the Output will be the LED that is Not Light Up and running through all 8 Output LEDs. This is because the DEMUX has active low outputs where Logic 1 does not light up the LED.
Routine for a 12C508 / 509 etc. - SPST switch state detector
Original at electro-tech-online.com
• Tue, Oct 13
By timetec 2/ At each switch press, LED A lights for 1 second and then extinguishes. 4/ Subsequent slow switch presses light LED A for 1 second intervals, however LED B remains switched ON 5/ If the switch happens to be pressed again TWICE within 2 seconds, LED 2 toggles back OFF
simple LED circuit
Original at electro-tech-online.com
• Tue, Oct 13
By mnymoen I am sure there is an easy way to do it but I have limited experience. Any schematic reference or advice would be greatly appreciated. I am trying to make a circuit which will do the following. If the circuit has voltage applied to it (like 3 volts) then the LED will light up for 2...
[ShopNBC] Enchantment™ Flameless Scented Wax Candles w/ Metal Sleeve - Set of 3 - $49.86 + $7.99 S/H (Reg. $63.50)
Original at DODTracker.com New Deals
• Mon, Oct 12
Real scented wax Battery-operated so there's no need for matches Choose from an Antique Brass or Black decorative sleeve Automatic timer runs 6 hours on / 18 hours off Safe around children and pets LED light is set low in candle so the "candlelight" extends throughout most of the candle Se...
Genius Electronic Optical Addresses Street Lighting Applications in China with LUXEON Rebel Power LEDs
Original at PR Inside (Pressemitteilung)
• Sun, Oct 11
Philips Lumileds and Genius Electronic Optical Company (GSEO) announced today that GSEO is developing new solid-state street lights and street light modules with LUXEON Rebel for use on roadways throughout China. The first installations of GSEO’s new streetlights are expected in ea...
Junkbot student videosOriginal at MAKE Magazine
• Sun, Oct 11
By Chris Connors Three things I learned about components that I did not use on my junk bot are things about LEDs, stepper motors, and potentiometers. I learned that LEDs only allow electricity to flow in one direction. If you hook up an LED backwards, it will not light up. Another thing I learned is that you cann...
Trying to use RAM... Circuit becomes Light Sensitive???!!
Original at electro-tech-online.com
• Sat, Oct 10
By dag10 The problem is, it sorta doesn't work. I see hints of it working, but it just doesn't work. I can leave the address at 0x00000000, and set the data to 0x0100 for example, and press Write. The LEDs will then immediatly reflect 0x0100. But then, if I lightly tap the wires on the small address bus, the...
running light pls
Original at electro-tech-online.com
• Fri, Oct 9
By ernex420 can someone give one schematic diagram of running light, with 10 LED will be better .. i need it for my proj. its hard for me to find one, thnx ^^ can someone give one schematic diagram of running light, with 10 LED will be better .. i need it for my proj. its hard for me to find one, thnx ^^
Nachteule LED light clip on
Original at Ubergizmo
• Fri, Oct 9
Love reading wherever you are, regardless of the time of the day? The Nachteule LED light clip ons ought to be your cup of tea then - it clips onto your glasses so that you can enjoy your reading sessions without turning on the room's lights. Of course, this would work only if you already wear a p...
Nikon Coolpix S1000pj teardown
Original at MAKE Magazine
• Wed, Oct 7
By Gareth Branwyn Light has to travel through at least four glass lenses until it shines on the CCD sensor. What a journey! Light for projecting images is supplied by a very powerful LED that even has its own heat sink to conduct heat to the aluminum front panel.
Stepper motor bike light generatorOriginal at MAKE Magazine
• Tue, Oct 6
By Gareth Branwyn Over on DinoFab, Dean shows off his latest bike improvement, an LED light system that uses a generator built from an old printer stepper motor. He points readers to this article about how to generate electricity using steppers. Stepper Motor Powered Bike Light
OPTIM provides the smallest and brightest Portable LED Light Source for borescope inspections
Original at PR Inside (Pressemitteilung)
• Tue, Oct 6
Sturbridge, Mass…OPTIM Incorporated, an innovative manufacturer of flexible endoscopes sets a new standard for white light with its Portable L.E.D. Light Source. The OPTIM PLS provides the user a completely portable hand held light source that is brighter than any similar products curr...
Chess set with LED powered lights
Original at Newlaunches.com
• Mon, Oct 5
This is like taking the thousands of year old game, chess to a totally a different level. The LED powered chess set will let you enjoy the game where you will definitely get distracted with the pretty colors. For getting the maximum effect try playing the game in very low light conditions. But g...
LED powered chess set
Original at Ubergizmo
• Sun, Oct 4
Chess won't be the same ever again with the LED powered chesst set, where you will be able to enjoy your game while getting distracted by pretty colors (actually there are only two colors since you have just a couple of parties involved). This is meant to be played in low-light conditions for...
How To: Current Meter LED Bar Graph
Original at electro-tech-online.com
• Sun, Sep 27
By jakeselectronics So, 0-99mA will light 1 LED. 100-199mA will light 2 LED's and so on. I was thinking of using the LM3914 to drive the LED's, but this means I need to convert the Current to a Voltage. So, I was thinking of using this part; ASC712 Hall Effect Current Sensor
Show Me water consumption meter
Original at Ubergizmo
• Fri, Sep 25
Check out the prototype of the Show Me water consumption meter, where it will let you know just how much water you have used up by visualizing the effect of a blocked drain in your shower stall. A blue LED will light up each time 5 litres of water is used in the shower, and this prototype has moved...
Wireless RGB LED light bulb
Original at MAKE Magazine
• Mon, Sep 21
By Adam Flaherty Looking to increase his atmospheric lighting options, maker Jeroen Domburg built this wirelessly controlled RGB LED light bulb using an ATTiny44, RGB LED emitter, USB-PSU, and 433MHz RF receiver. The whole thing managed to fit inside a standard CFL housing and cost slightly less than a...
TerraLUX Continues to Strengthen Executive Team by Adding Industry Veteran to Lead Business Development Efforts in Energy Efficient ..
Original at PR Inside (Pressemitteilung)
• Thu, Sep 17
TerraLUX Inc. announced today that Mr. Erik Milz has joined the leadership team as the Vice President of Business Development. Erik will be responsible for crafting the strategies and forging key relationships that will continue to fuel the adoption of TerraLUX Embedded Light Modules an...
HP Envy Hands On: MacBook Pro Clone Better Than the Real Thing?
Original at Gizmodo
• Mon, Sep 14
By Joanna Stern notebook in this class. A Nightvision VGA webcam that is optimized for low-light or zero-light conditions is standard on the HP ENVY 15, incorporating an infrared LED that assists the webcam(3) by providing the necessary illumination in dark environments.
Opinion: Sizing a Solar Panel & Battery for an LED Light
Original at electro-tech-online.com
• Tue, Aug 25
By Drunk Dumbass I have a 12 volt, 10 LED light that I would like to hook up to a battery & solar charger with a photocell switch so that the light will come on at night and shut off during the day. The current draw for the light is .08 Amps. So 12 volts X .08 Amps = .96 Watts
Giz Explains: What's So Great About LED-Backlit LCDs
Original at Gizmodo
• Wed, May 27
By matt buchanan LEDs (light emitting diodes) are different from say, an old school incandescent bulb, which heats up a filament to generate light, in that they're electroluminescent—electricity passes through a semiconductor and the movement of the electrons just lights it up. Instead of having one...
Pull the right strings to light up lives
Original at Times of India
• Fri, May 15
India VADODARA: What will you do if you are in the middle of a jungle where you have no means to charge the battery of your mobile phone or light a LED lamp? Well, all you need is pull the right strings. And not metaphorically speaking either! ...
Rock Band guitar gets DIY infrared upgrade
Original at CNET News.com
• Fri, May 15
CA YouTube user adderd019 posted a video of what is believed to be the world's first light beam gaming guitar. The guys took a gaming guitar, removed the strum bar, and replaced it with a single infrared beam, projected by a LED emitter. ...
Gambia: New Solar Lighting System Introduced
Original at AllAfrica.com
• Fri, May 15
Washington LED Lighting Solutions Limited, a newly registered company in The Gambia, has introduced a new solar lighting system championing the Light Emitting Diodes technology in the sub-region. These new products are solid-state semi-conductor devices that ...
Saving earth one house at a time
Original at Waukegan News Sun
• Fri, May 15
IL Recessed lighting in the most frequently used parts of the house will use LED bulbs, each using just 12 watts of power compared to the 65 watts of regular canned light bulbs. The new owners have also asked for a large space outside that they can use as ...
Asian Electronics Signs Pact With Innovolt;Bd OKs Rights Issue
Original at Wall Street Journal
• Fri, May 15
The Mumbai-listed company said also that it has signed the joint venture pact, which will give it access to Atlanta-based Innovolt Inc.'s high-end technology and also entry into the energy saving products and light-emitting diode, or LED, markets. ...
Camping in the UK: Is it nuts in May?
Original at Telegraph.co.uk
• Fri, May 15
United Kingdom There was a hob and grill and three LED lamps, which together emitted about as much light as a key-ring torch. There was an ice box and a mop and bucket. The press blurb issued before the holiday promised bed linen, of which there was none. ...
Samsung puts its money on LED
Original at Channel News Asia
• Thu, May 14
Singapore Divided into three lines (the 8000, 7000 and 6000), the series employs light-emitting diodes (LEDs), instead of conventional cold cathode fluorescent lamps (CCFLs), for backlighting. LED technology makes the sets slimmer, increases the screen contrast ...
New Cool-er kid on the e-reader block
Original at CNET News.com
• Thu, May 14
CA You could certainly put a little LED light on your e-reader, but that would take a lot of battery power. The whole point of these things is that they last forever without recharging. Why don't you just get a little lamp next to your bed? by ...
Smallest RGB Multi ChipLED Developed Especially for High ...
Original at Azom.com
• Thu, May 14
The LED is housed in a black package that reflects hardly any ambient light at all. The LED emits light in brilliant colors with excellent contrast. Thanks to the Multi ChipLED, high-resolution full-color video screens, for example in television ...
ASUS Adds LED-Based Laptops to Stylish U-Series
Original at PC Magazine
• Thu, May 14
The U80V's 16:9 aspect ratio LED screen, Chiclet-style keyboard, and touchpad are all backlit; the touchpad is illuminated to trace the user's fingertips. AI light-sensing technology automatically adjusts the backlighting. It uses a thin (9.5 mm) DVD ...
Let LED fixtures light up your outdoor space - The Plain Dealer
Original at Cleveland Plain Dealer
• Wed, May 13
But it wasn't very bright, and didn't come in clear white. LED technology has improved and is spreading rapidly into everyday lighting. LED bulbs operate on a lot less electricity than standard light bulbs. Whereas a standard bulb lasts for 750 hours, ...
Micron seeks stimulus funds to develop its LED business
Original at IdahoStatesman.com
• Wed, May 13
ID Light-emitting diodes, commonly called LEDs, use one-seventh as much energy as conventional lighting and can last many times longer. LED lights can be used in lamps and fixtures, municipal streetlights and outdoor lighting such as Boise startup Inovus ...
Biomimicry: Color-Changing Cuttlefish Inspire Green TV Screens
Original at Fast Company
• Wed, May 13
The screen stays completely dark if there's no light in the room. Other institutions working on reflective screens include Microsoft, Sun Chemical Corp., and Cornell University. The screens have a ways to go before they can compete with LED and OLED. ...
Cree, Inc. to Webcast Upcoming Conference Presentations - GlobeNewsWire
Original at Primenewswire
• Wed, May 13
GlobeNewsWire (press release), CA Cree is leading the LED lighting revolution and setting the stage to obsolete the incandescent light bulb through the use of energy-efficient, environmentally friendly LED lighting. Cree is a market-leading innovator of lighting-class LEDs, ...
Quantum Leap in Lighting
Original at MIT Technology Review
• Tue, May 12
But to make white light, you either have to mix together leds of different colors or use a blue LED coated with a phosphor that emits yellow light to produce a whitish mix. The problem with the phosphors is that they don't emit evenly across the ...
Carmanah Reports Q1 2009 Results - Earthtimes
Original at Earthtimes.org
• Tue, May 12
• 2 related articles
Earthtimes (press release), UK February 11, 2009) Carmanah Introduced solar LED lighting for streets and parking lots with the launch of its most powerful solar-powered LED area light to date: the EverGEN™ 1500 lighting system. Providing up to 6800 lumens of delivered light output, ...
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Couple takes advantage of the green side of the sun
Original at Norwich Bulletin
• Tue, May 12
CT DeWalt has some LED light bulbs but thinks the technology has a way to go before LED becomes practical for home lighting. Both CFL and LED technology produce light with less energy than traditional incandescent bulbs, but they also produce less heat, ...
Prasanto K Roy | How to live light and use less energy--at home or ...
Original at Livemint
• Tue, May 12
India Try out LED lamps. You can expect a 10% premium. It's worth it, especially for devices that are often or always on (fridges, tubelights). You should look out for Energy Star and other (eg BEE star) ratings. But what if you already have many appliances? ...
GE Jasco Adds LED, Z-Wave Lighting Devices
Original at Electronic House
• Tue, May 12
MA Designed to replace your current light switches, the On/Off Switches ($59.99 for a standard switch and $79.99 for a three-way switch), enable wireless control of incandescent, LED, xenon and halogen fixtures, and are two of few switches able to control ...
Cree sees demand growth, could tap debt market
Original at Reuters
• Tue, May 12
But Swoboda said the US stimulus packaged passed earlier this year is helping cities and municipalities fund new LED projects, and the company is expecting some growth in the current quarter. leds, or light-emitting diodes, are typically more expensive ...
Try-It-Out-Tuesday: Daylite Flashlight
Original at WCPO
• Tue, May 12
OH You can see the difference between the LED light it supplies and a typical incandescent beam flashlight. The Daylite clearly outshines the competition. And, because it is LED, the batteries should last much longer. We found it for about $23 on Amazon, ...
Sequoia National Park's Crystal Cave to feature LED lights
Original at Visalia Times-Delta
• Tue, May 12
CA They're so thick and delicate, you can actually see light through them." The LED glow is supposed to look like natural lighting, so color filters are not being used. Besides creating a new look for the cave, the lights will also help its inhabitants, ...
"First Review: Samsung Series 7 LED TV"
Original at Smart House
• Mon, May 11
Australia The battle between LCD and Plasma has shifted with the introduction of LED panels. These aren'ta new type of panel but more a new light source for LCD TVs. Instead of using a fluorescent back light, the panel uses LEDs which offer better control of the ...
KOREAN SCIENTISTS CREATE HIGHLY EFFICIENT GREEN QUANTUM DOT LED
Original at TMCnet
• Mon, May 11
The breakthrough is noteworthy because efforts to develop green quantum dot LEDs have generally resulted in expensive and poor-quality products that are limited in overall use. Most LEDs are red-light based. The team led by Char Kook-heon, ...
LED Toothbrush could light the way to better dental health
Original at Geek.com
• Mon, May 11
Well, someone has come up with an easier way to keep an eye on those teeth not so easily seen, by combining an LED light with a toothbrush. The result is a toothbrush that lets you see inside your mouth a little easier as you are brushing. ...
LG hunts for New Scarlet's face
Original at Al-Bawaba
• Mon, May 11
Jordan Unlike the breathing LED on her older sister, the circular icon at the centre of her lower bezel has a glowing LED light. It also has a touch sensor and plays a pleasant melody at every touch. As the TV powers on, the glowing light turns from a deep ...
Greening your commute
Original at MiamiHerald.com
• Mon, May 11
FL A LED light indicates charging status and the device is a compact 5 x 4 x 9 inches. $34.99 at DuracellDirect.com - Cut the electricity. Many commuters love listening to music on the commute but hate wearing ear buds for too long. ...
LEDs put efficiency in entirely new light
Original at London Free Press
• Sun, May 10
Canada Last week, two small companies showed off an LED lamp that's both very power-efficient and produces a light similar to that of a standard tungsten or halogen bulb. The LEDs in the lamp shine through a thin layer of "quantum dots," a scattering of ...
Industry Looks to LED Bulbs for the Home
Original at New York Times
• Sun, May 10
Much of the industry's effort is aimed at making LED lamps that emit as much light as a 60- or 75-watt incandescent bulb. Cree, a leading maker of LEDs, showed a new version of its LED ceiling fixture that uses 6.5 watts, compared with 11 watts for ... LED Light Bulbs coming soon Thaindian.com
Litepanels announces low headroom light
Original at Broadcast Engineering
• Fri, May 8
KS Litepanels has announced a new 1x1 Low Profile LED lighting fixture that's designed to mount flat against a ceiling or wall while delivering precise lighting for television or motion picture production. The 1x1 Low Profile fixtures extend only 3in out ...
Compact fluorescent lights hit a wall
Original at MarketWatch
• Fri, May 8
For this reason and others, Congress in 2007 approved a phase-out of incandescent bulbs starting with the 40-watt bulb in 2012. Begley, who owns an electric car that he uses solar cells to recharge, said LED light bulbs could eventually take their ...
The Little Light Engine That Might
Original at New York Times
• Fri, May 8
United States By Eric A. Taub While the Department of Energy is demanding strict guidelines before it gives its Energy Star seal of approval to new LED-based lighting products, many companies are making claims for product life, efficiency, and brightness that seem a ...
Tech Bits: blackberry Curve outsold iphone in first quarter
Original at Times & Transcript
• Fri, May 8
Canada But two small companies have showed off an LED lamp that's both very power-efficient and produces a light similar to that of a standard tungsten or halogen bulb. The leds in the lamp shine through a thin layer of "quantum dots," a scattering of ...
Lighthouses illuminate Hawaii's unique history, environment
Original at San Francisco Chronicle
• Thu, May 7
USA Bonus beacon: Although it's considered a "minor light," the very first beacon to be converted to a solar-powered LED system by the Coast Guard is McGregor Point Light, a 20-foot concrete tower overlooking Mā'alaea Bay. ...
New Solar Powered Bus Stop LED Light Pole - PRLog.Org
Original at PRLog.Org
• Thu, May 7
The batteries are controlled by the solid state morningstar controller which has 10 different time settings. These pole mounted Bus Stop LED Light Poles are great for areas without enough street lighting to protect the patron waiting at the bus stop. ...
Light Bulb Makers Talking Trash
Original at New York Times
• Thu, May 7
A few companies peddling their cutting-edge, LED lighting products at this year's Lightfair resorted to trashing — literally — fluorescent and incandescent lamps in their sales pitches. A transparent trash pail filled with standard and CFL bulbs, ...
Single IC integrates both drivers and controller for HB-LED lighting
Original at EDN.com
• Thu, May 7
MA By Margery Conner, Technical Editor -- EDN, 5/7/2009 Most solid-state lighting applications require more electronics than just a series of HB LEDs (high-brightness light-emitting diodes) and their associated power-control circuitry. ...
UCLA Physicists Create World's Smallest Light Bulb
Original at RedOrbit
• Thu, May 7
Inventors are currently trying to figure out how to make LED lights cheap enough to take over the job of lighting homes and offices so that society can move away from wasteful incandescent bulbs. The National Science Foundation funded the study. ...
No Entrants Yet in Contest for 60-Watt LED Bulb
Original at New York Times
• Thu, May 7
NY But creating an LED lamp that can produce the equivalent of 60 watts of light while using a fraction of the power of a standard bulb is no easy task. Speaking at Lightfair, the lighting industry trade show, Mr. Brodrick told me that five companies have ...
LED 'Battle Royale' Pits Rivals Against Each Other
Original at Korea Times
• Tue, May 5
LEDs (light emitting diodes), as an alternative lighting technology, consume less power and last longer than traditional light sources such as CCFL. Because of their energy-efficiency, the bulbs are gaining in popularity for mobile phones and ...
Turbidity Analyzer utilizes multi-beam sensing technology. - ThomasNet Industrial News Room
Original at ThomasNet Industrial News Room
• Mon, May 4
press release), NY The first light beam is a reference detector that compensates for changes in the LED light source caused by aging or other variables. The second light beam detects the short path length, which is best of high concentration measurement. ...
The New Class Of Light With OSRAM OSLON SSL LED
Original at PR Inside (Pressemitteilung)
• Mon, May 4
The new ultra-white OSLON SSL LED from OSRAM Opto Semiconductors may be small in size, at only 3 x 3 mm, but it’s big on performance. Using the latest chip technology, the 1 W OSLON SSL LED achieves impressive brightness and high luminous efficiency of 100 lm/W. The OSLON SSL LED meets the requ...
Molex Launches Solid State Lighting Business Unit and Introduces Revolutionary New Products to Shed Light on the LED Marketplace ..
Original at PR Inside (Pressemitteilung)
• Mon, May 4
Molex Incorporated : http://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.molex.com%2F&esheet=5955068&lan=en_US&anchor=Molex+Incorporated&index=1 (NASDAQ: MOLX) and (NASDAQ: MOLXA) announced today the launch of its Solid Stat...
T8 LED Fluorescent Lights replace conventional lighting. - ThomasNet Industrial News Room
Original at ThomasNet Industrial News Room
• Sun, May 3
Product lines include modular, open frame & enclosed ... more Manufacturer of a variety of lighting products including LED, fluorescent, incandescent, UV Black & ... more Distributor of lighting systems including light bulbs, lamps, lights, ballasts, ...
LEDs Become Next Global Battleground
Original at Korea Times
• Sun, May 3
South Korea - Kim Yoo-chul Some electronics giants are taking the second option, spending on highly efficient light emitting-diodes (LEDs). Despite the ongoing global economic crisis, the global LED market has been rapidly growing with an increasing number of countries and ...
Helping sea turtles, one bulb at a time
Original at Sarasota Herald-Tribune
• Thu, Apr 30
FL In parking lots and along walkways, where lighting contributes to safety, red light-emitting diodes are the latest fashion for turtle lights. They cost less than low-pressure sodium lights (another good choice), and a 6-watt LED puts out as much ...
Automobiles to Get LED Headlights
Original at Korea Times
• Thu, Apr 30
South Korea LEDs have recently been gaining traction in the global auto industry, which is struggling and competing to go greener and more fuel-efficient. The efficient solution, replacing traditional glass light bulbs, consumes less energy, lasts longer and comes ...
Bicycle dynamo LED - adding a "super cap" to keep it lighted ( after stopping )
Original at electro-tech-online.com
• Thu, Apr 16
By Xenagor Dynamo LED Light Systems for Bicycles (electronic circuits) So ! Dynamo LED Light Systems for Bicycles (electronic circuits) So ! DealExtreme: $6.90 9-LED Bike Head Light (3xAA) Dynamo LED Light Systems for Bicycles (electronic circuits)
Preventing a voltage source from stealing from AA batteries
Original at electro-tech-online.com
• Tue, Apr 14
By PowerJunkie If I touch the two wires on the battery, it's super bright. Measuring the DC voltage between the two LED pins, I'm getting 2.8v to the LED. Here's where my problem comes in: When I connect the "idiot light" to the MAF sensor, the LED lights up EXTREMELY dim, so dim that you can't really see it at all...
How To: Saving Energy with LEDsOriginal at wikihow.com
• Thu, Apr 2
Learn how to use LED light bulbs in order to conserve energy and save the planet one light a time. www.wikihow.com
How to make an LED or a light emitting diode
Original at wonderhowto.com
• Wed, Mar 25
Take a tour through the world of the light-emitting diode. Learn - who invented it, how to use it, and how to make your own. A light-emitting ... www.wonderhowto.com
Opinion: Environmental agency offers tips for cutting carbon emissions
Original at eTaiwan News
• Tue, Mar 24
MiamiHerald.com Taiwan Replacing two five watt incandescent light bulbs with two 0.8 watt LED light bulbs could cut emissions by 0.13 kg for every 24 hours of use, while replacing one 7.2 watt incandescent night light bulb with a 0.8 watt LED light bulb could produce 0.03 kg ...
How To: Spyder Installation Video: Ford F150 04-07 LED Tail LightsOriginal at YouTube
• Thu, Mar 19
By rss@youtube.com (spyderauto) Author: spyderauto Keywords: spyder sonar Installation how to install Aftermarket car parts guide tail altezza light lights led leds ford f150 f-150 150 04 05 06 07 2004 2005 2006 2007 Added: March 19, 2009
How To: Wiimote Rumble LED Mod Tutorial 1/2 By: INSANITYOriginal at YouTube
• Tue, Mar 17
By rss@youtube.com (i7vSa7vi7y) Author: i7vSa7vi7y Keywords: Wii LED LEDs light lights bright blue wiimote nunchuck hack hacks hacking easy mod mods modding modify modified i7vSa7vi7y INSANITY Added: March 17, 2009
Art Review | Jenny Holzer
Original at New York Times
• Thu, Mar 12
United States Using recently developed, thinner-than-ever LED signs, “For Chicago” is the first Holzer piece made specifically to lie flat on the floor. Its 11 48-foot-long LED signs, placed parallel about two feet apart, nearly reduce language to pure light. ...
How To: Astable then steady
Original at electro-tech-online.com
• Wed, Mar 11
By jeno2 I try to build an auxiliary LED brake light driver to my bike using a basic 555 astable circuit. I want it to flash 3-4 times in the first second when the brake applied then hold a steady light until I release the brake. Any idea how to achive this?:confused:
How To: MAKE presents: The CapacitorOriginal at MAKE Magazine
• Thu, Feb 26
By Collin Cunningham In this installment of the MAKE presents series I explain - how to build a leyden jar, how the capacitor was invented, and how to use one to light an LED. I incorporated some viewer requests from MAKE presents: The Resistor and I'll be adding more in the next installment. Please a comment if the...
Opinion: biOrb Life Fish Tank
Original at Ubergizmo
• Fri, Feb 20
Some people keep fish as a hobby, and the more serious ones would normally take extra care when purchasing an aquarium. For newbies, there is always the biOrb Life fish tank to help them out. Made from transparent toughened Perspex with a colored middle piece, you will find a subtle LED light...
Opinion: LED Bulbs Costs £2, Lasts 60 Years
Original at Ubergizmo
• Thu, Jan 29
With some people doing their part to go green these days for the sake of our planet's future, we are heartened to report that Cambridge University researchers have successfully developed cheap, light-emitting diode (LED) bulbs which light up the room brilliantly while sipping on very...
Opinion: Leo Hickman on ecofriendly lightbulbs
Original at EducationGuardian.co.uk
• Wed, Jan 7
By Leo Hickman The packaging should always tell you the equivalent wattage of the bulb. In general terms, CFLs use 65-80% less power than an incandescent bulb. Therefore, a CFL marked as "100W" could need as little as 20 watts of power. There are even some newer bulbs that use LED (light emitting diode) tech...
[Yugster] USB Programmable Scrolling Red LED Name Tag - PC Programmable! - $9.97 + $3.00 S/H
Original at DODTracker.com New Deals
• Mon, Jan 5
What we really like about this one is the fact that it's super light, very thin - just 1/4" and so easy to attach to your shirt/blouse. There is an included safety pin on the backing or use the its powerful magnet to affix to your shirt or blouse without the unsightly pin holes. Just put the LED nam...
Recycle old holiday lights
Original at The Olympian
• Wed, Dec 31
Here are a few other holiday light recycling options: For more information, go to www.christmas-light-source.com/Christmas-Lights-Recycling-Program_210.html. 5. Put your light sets in plastic bags or any other interior packaging.
Unique LED light chaser questions, w/ schematic
Original at electro-tech-online.com
• Mon, Dec 29
By R2-D2 Can I use just one resistor for each group of LEDs (R7, R8 and R9) instead of one for each of the six branches in the LED groups? If I need a resistor for each branch (of three LEDs), I have calculated them to be at 75Ω each. R = (1.8 volts dropped / 0.024 Amps) = 75Ω
Engineers: Efficient organic LEDs a step toward better lights
Original at University of Florida
• Tue, Dec 23
By khowell So and his team’s blue OLED achieved a peak efficiency of 50 lumens — a lumen is a measure of brightness perceived by human eyes — per watt. That’s a significant step toward the goal of his project: to achieve white light with efficiency higher than 100 lumens per watt.
Energy-saving lights catch on
Original at Sacramento Bee
• Tue, Dec 23
By rfaturechi@sacbee.com (Robert Faturechi) Regular bulbs have a filament inside that emits light when heated, a process that can waste a significant amount of energy in the form of heat. Strands of LED lights plug in like traditional lighting, but they stay cooler as they use most of their energy to create light.
Twas the light before Christmas, or maybe a book
Original at Toledo Blade
• Fri, Dec 19
Perhaps I can shed a little light on your shopping dilemma — LED, as in flashlights and headlights. Switch onto these new lights, powered by advanced lithium batteries, and you won’t look back. Your old gear will become backup. Since late summer I have been field-testing an Energizer e2 lith...
For an even greener holiday, get the LED(s) out
Original at Consumer Reports Home & Garden
• Tue, Dec 16
As we noted last year in our review of holiday lights, in which we compared mini and standard-size incandescent light strings with LED light strand, LED lights use a lot less energy than traditional holiday lights. Lots of people have apparently switched over to these energy-efficient l...
Opinion: SureFire E2D LED DefenderOriginal at YouTube
• Sat, Dec 13
By rss@youtube.com (SL044310) Make: Surefire Model: E2D LED Defender Power Cell: 123A lithium (x2) Lumens: 5/120 Type of Light: Target Acquisition and Task Light Runtime: 76/1.9 Hours Product of: USA? Practical for Tactical Applications: Very Practical Customization and Accessories: - Surefire F05 Red Filter - S...
Opinion: LED Screwdriver Light
Original at Ubergizmo
• Wed, Nov 26
There are times when we need to screw something in tight, dark corners, and it isn't too nifty biting the tip of a flashlight while working on your project since your teeth aren't exactly the best placeholders in the world. Well, the LED Screwdriver Light now retails for $8.95 a pop, and like i...
[HandHeldItems] Combo Deal - iSolator Hi-Fi Earphone Metal Gold, Flying Monkey and Infinite Portable Dancing LED Speaker + 1 Christmas Sock - $14.99 (Reg. $69.99)
Original at DODTracker.com New Deals
• Tue, Nov 25
Fun party speakers! Infinite portable LED dancing speaker to enlightening your nights. Listen to your favorite music and watch the LED lighting dance around these speakers. Once you turn on the music and the LED will light up with the beat.
How To: Make's LED History Movie Is Pretty Cool, Includes DIY Instructions [LEDs]Original at Gizmodo
• Mon, Nov 24
By Kit Eaton We all take LEDs pretty much for granted, but the guys over at MAKE have done a good job with this movie that shows the history behind the little glowing things. Turns out the Light Emitting Diode was one of those devices that was more or less discovered by accident, during an experiment at Mar...
How To: Light + charger for flip cams
Original at MAKE Magazine
• Thu, Nov 13
By Collin Cunningham From the MAKE Flickr photo pool ProdMod made this charger/light combo for use with Flip cameras using just 2 AA batteries with a DC step-up circuit - double handy! - ProdMod Video Light and Charger for Flip camcorder More: ProdMod LED Camera Light Kit v1.1
Review: The World's Thinnest LCD HDTVs
Original at Gizmodo
• Wed, Nov 12
By Wilson Rothman This has much to do with the tight grid of RGB LEDs behind the main panel that light only what's needed. This technique has recently earned Sony and Samsung high praise for contrast and color reproduction, but it has a third crazy attribute: The 65-inch Sharp is capable of using less energy t...
Cool Light Microscopy with Leica DM IL LED
Original at Medgadget.com
• Mon, Nov 10
Leica has released a new inverted routine microscope that features LED (light emitting diode) illumination of the target. LED's tend to run much cooler, and so do not disturb samples that are sensitive to temperature fluctuations. Product page: Leica DM IL LED
How to build a super LED light
Original at articlesbase.com
• Fri, Nov 7
Learn how to make a very powerful led flashlight. Using 2 p7 the most powerful LEDs. Put your sun glasses on for this one. www.articlesbase.com
Pumpkin Mods Combine Tech, Orange Squash
Original at Wired
• Tue, Oct 28
By Priya Ganapati This tiny carved pumpkin carries the circuit diagram symbol for a light-emitting diode and is lit using LED lights. The circuit inside it is a Tirefly, a blue LED light designed for your bicycle tires. A quick mod of the Tirefly defeats the motion sensor so that the LED can blink all the time.
EyeClops Night Vision Review: Brad
Original at EyeClops Night Vision
• Wed, Oct 22
By EyeClops Guide There is a knob on the right side of the EyeClops Night Vision that Michael tried and he said it triggers an LED light that is very bright but it helps you see farther. Of course, due to the brightness, if you are playing a game with ...
LED Lights Are Efficient, But Can They Also Transmit Data?
Original at Huffington Post
• Fri, Oct 10
By The Huffington Post News Editors LEDs are a fantastic technology. They are more efficient and less polluting than compact fluorescent light bulbs, and come with a host of other advantages. But one advantage that is certainly new to us is the possibility of using them to transmit data.Or at least, so says the Smart Lighting r...
LED Lighting Growing More Popular
Original at Sci-Tech Today
• Mon, Jun 25
And as LEDs expand their reach into the aesthetic-minded market for home lighting, they boast something traditional lighting sources can't: LEDs can be programmed to emit light in virtually any color without the use of filters, enabling homeowners to design their own living room ligh...
LED Lighting Growing More Popular
Original at NewsFactor Network
• Mon, Jun 25
And as LEDs expand their reach into the aesthetic-minded market for home lighting, they boast something traditional lighting sources can't: LEDs can be programmed to emit light in virtually any color without the use of filters, enabling homeowners to design their own living room ligh...
LED Lighting Growing More Popular
Original at Top Tech News
• Mon, Jun 25
And as LEDs expand their reach into the aesthetic-minded market for home lighting, they boast something traditional lighting sources can't: LEDs can be programmed to emit light in virtually any color without the use of filters, enabling homeowners to design their own living room ligh...
Subnotebooks with Flash-drives on the horizon
Original at TeleRead: Bring the E-Books Home
• Fri, May 25
By Branko Collin The idea behind sub-notebooks seems to be that they are ultra-mobile, that is to say that they can actually be used “on the road”. This requires laptops that go easy on the juice, are light-weight and so on; many of the qualities that a good e-book reading device should have. But they should al...
Podcast: You Probably Missed A Great Show Saturday
Original at Seattlest
• Mon, Apr 30
By Donte We spent the bulk of Parts & Labor's opening set staring at the drummer. The frequency of Chop Suey's LED-based light system made for trails on the drumsticks so it was pretty trippy to watch. The fact that he was at the top of his game only added to that, cracking the snares and booming the b...
Temp Sensing LED Faucet Light Review (Verdict: Needs More Spray)
Original at Gizmodo
• Wed, Apr 18
•The LED isn't variable: Once you hit 89 degrees or greater, the red LED switches on. Before that, its blue. And when your water isn't running the circuit opens and the light goes off. bull;The flow is superb, but unfocused. Ultimately, I couldn't justify this without a wide spray and stream mo...