Brett's Build Log » Interesting Links http://brettinman.com Hardware tinkering with the occasional bit of software Thu, 11 Mar 2010 09:24:26 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 Woot-off Time! http://brettinman.com/2009/07/21/woot-off-time/ http://brettinman.com/2009/07/21/woot-off-time/#comments Wed, 22 Jul 2009 06:40:39 +0000 brettinman http://brettinman.com/?p=154 Just in time to test the USB Power Shield, it’s a Woot-off! I’ll post some pics of the lights in action tomorrow, but for now, head over to the Woot Tracker to keep up with all the items.

]]> http://brettinman.com/2009/07/21/woot-off-time/feed/ 0 Make your own (dim) LED http://brettinman.com/2009/05/17/make-your-own-dim-led/ http://brettinman.com/2009/05/17/make-your-own-dim-led/#comments Sun, 17 May 2009 09:24:58 +0000 brettinman http://brettinman.com/?p=19 Want to make an LED yourself? All you need is some Silicon Carbide, a sharp piece of metal, and a 12V power supply (and maybe a couple resistors to limit current). You can see the faint glow at the tip of the needle touching the SiC.

Silicon Carbide, a needle, and 12V makes an LED

Silicon Carbide, a needle, and 12V makes an LED

Via HackADay

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