Interest: low cost trap lights


by tatawaki

14 years ago


Wondering if any one would be interested if I put a kit together for basic trap lights

Specs:
10 segment LED + 1 LED
run off 3AA batteries rechargeable or alkaline (if interested in 9V can do that)
Repeating sequence as follows (see video):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RXReS1vwe7k
Estimated Price point: $20-$25 + shipping.

A higher cost option if people are interested would include:
selectable light sequences
white led's for trap door and module for moving trap doors.
switch to activate white led's and trap door motor
I'd like to keep this kit under $100.

Let me know what you think?

by Nix

14 years ago


Neat. As for lights…The only thing I can suggest is for you to try QKits or similar stores–electronics stores, I mean. You can get a strip of 15 or 25 LEDs at $2 per strip or so.

by tatawaki

13 years, 12 months ago


I'll be building a few Traps with the left over foam and foam coat I have laying around. I started with the prototype then built the PCB. I will be running it off 3AA or AAA as I don't like 9volts:
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My plan is to use an arduino to create a selectable custom light sequence when switch for the trap is hit. Will also have a servo to open/close the door and a bright white led for when the doors open.

Not screen accurate but it's good enough for me.