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CHAPTER 12
High-Brightness
LED Strobe
This project uses an array of 36 high-brightness
PROJECT SIZE: Medium LEDs (HB LEDs). It’s small, battery-powered, and
SKILL LEVEL: ★★★★ very efficient. A knob on the side allows the
frequency of the flashing to be varied.
THE EVIL GENIUS FINDS that a bright strobe light WARNING!
can be used to strike fear into the heart of his
enemies. (See Figure 12-1.) What’s more, it’s great Because this project creates a bright strobe light,
you should be aware of the following dangers.
for parties. The Evil Genius writes himself a
memo: “Arrange party for me. Order minions to ■ Do not use this strobe light around anyone who
suffers from epilepsy.
capture some guests.”
■ Do not stare into the strobe light—it is very
bright at close range.
Figure 12-1 High-power strobe
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