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Very Bright PVC Light

Very Bright PVC Light
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This light can be used for reading or just to see in a dark room.It can be made into a circuit board,which makes a great homemade gift for the geek in your family.
 
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Step 1Materials Needed

Materials Needed
Here are the materials needed for this Instructable.
.PVC tubing 3/4in. (about 1ft long)
.PVC angled connector 3/4 in.
.PVC Tee connector 3/4in.
.3ft long copper wire
.Flashlight light bulb or LED light (This instructable is really meant to b used with a LED light)
.masking tape or Scotch tape
.a thick rubber band that is tight across two batteries
.rechargeable batteries(AA) and charger (if you use regular batteries please recycle them)
. two brass paper fasteners
.9x11 wooded tablet (optional,to make it a circuit board)
.3x4 wood block (if you didn't get 9x11 tablet)
.3/4 1or 2 metal clips (optional,if you want to make it a circuit board)
.two metal screws

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6 comments
May 9, 2009. 10:35 PMBerserk87 says:
those bulbs arn't very bright at all, a $0.07 ultra bright led is brighter, cheaper, used less power, and will last longer. where is the eco friendly?
May 13, 2009. 12:17 PMBerserk87 says:
i like the button switch :P
May 11, 2009. 7:24 PMPadlock says:
So this would be... a flashlight? Wow. So original...
May 10, 2009. 11:33 AMNikonDork says:
I like how people "name drop" Eco Friendly nowadays.
May 10, 2009. 11:21 AMlemonie says:
You've documented the project very well, we can see clearly how it's made. But the materials you have used aren't very eco-friendly, nor is the power supply. L

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