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a lamp that flickers
Hi, I've discovered this site just yesterday.... I try to use the search engine but it doesn't help. I'm preparing a location for a video. Now, I need to simulate an almost broken lamp, you know, a lamp that flickers. We're using incandescent lamps. It is possible to build a switch (or something else) that can simulates this effect on an incandescent lamp? Tnx in advance, ciao
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13 years ago
might need to widen the socket a bit too. to give it room to wobble
Reply 13 years ago
Mmh, yes, this is a really simple idea: I'll try it tomorrow, tnx. I've found these too
http://wolfstone.halloweenhost.com/Flicker/flebuy_CommercialElectronicFlicker.html
with some solutions....
ciao
Reply 13 years ago
Well, I had a long distance dialogue with Jim from this site
http://hauntmasterproducts.com/
and for just 83 usd I bought this product
http://hauntmasterproducts.com/17.html
You can find some video samples too in this page.
I think it will be great for us.... I know, this isn't just an "instructable" solution but you know, it's easy and inexpensive (I'm not an electrician). ciao
13 years ago
just unscrew the bulb to the point it just barly connects.....any movement will make it flicker
13 years ago
You could try this idea, or use a 555 chip to work a relay or reed switch?
Reply 13 years ago
Yes, tnx: maybe can use the idea of Joe426.... But I don't know: we're using 220 volt and 200 watt incandescent lamp.... but I'll think about this idea, maybe I can adapt it. I didn't know that exists an 555 chip (I read about it on wicki). Anyway, I'm not an electrician an I'm still looking for a simple, easy to build/almost ready idea. Tnx, ciao
Reply 13 years ago
it shouldn't matter, it's using a relay.