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DIY night vision scope

Nightvision Sight
Nightvision Sight Example-1
From the MAKE Flickr photo pool

Member Jiskar built this sweet night vision scope -

Finished nightvision device. XX1080 image intensifier tube @ 10kV, powered by two 9V battery blocks, ccfl inverter and voltage multiplier. All mounted in plumbing pipe. Adapter for pentax lenses. IR flashlight mounted on top for small distance illumination.

Head over to Flickr to see more photos - Night vision scope

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Posted by: imvain2 on March 31, 2008 at 2:26 PM

nigt vision

So is nigt a new internet abbreviation for night? Just Kidding.

Posted by: Collin Cunningham on March 31, 2008 at 2:51 PM

nope - but it's a great way to get commenting started :P

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