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DIY CD LPT Desktop Light + Video

DIY CD LPT Desktop Light + Video
In this instructable I will show how to make your own CD LPT Desktop Light .
I came to the idea of making this after I saw the Instructable of how to make an Simple music light show
I really liked the idea of controlling Led's trough an printer port. 
So it thought, 'Why not make that with some old Cd's?'. 
Here's the result, I hope you like it. 

It’s very easy to make and the materials are very easy to find.
Just follow the steps and enjoy the build.  

The Video:
 
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Step 1Materials

Materials
The materials you need are not so hard to find. 
Most people already got them.  

- Hot Glue Pistol
- Many old cd's
- Wires ( I've used an old internet cable, witch is perfect for this project)
- An old printer port  
- Scissor 
- 8 led's 
- Soldering Iron



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6 comments
May 15, 2011. 4:29 AMKirbsome! says:
I just tried this, and it works like a charm!
May 16, 2011. 5:16 AMKirbsome! says:
Sure thing.
The original connector was broken, had to solder on a new one.
(thats why the connector looks messy)
Mar 17, 2011. 2:37 PMzazenergy says:
Cool desktop light! Yes, I would absolutely love to see a video of this!

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