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DIY 4-Watt Fluorescent light power supply

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This is an interesting hack that uses a disposable camera to make a 4-Watt Fluorescent light power supply. The light is powered using a 1.5 volt battery and the flash circuit from the camera. I wonder how long the light will last? Read all about making your own 4-Watt fluorescent light.

Posted by | Monday March 24th, 2008 8:16 PM

Categories: DIY Projects, Electronics | 1 Comment

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One Response to DIY 4-Watt Fluorescent light power supply

  1. Volkemon on said:

    Nice find from 2006. wonder how it got by PT.

    Will try, as I had run out of disp/cam mods.

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