Normal torches can get quite boring very quickly, so if you have a few hours and some simple parts you can convert it into a fun and interesting version with an RGB LED. This allows you to not only see where you're going in the dark, spot possums on the power line or signal for help - you can do it with a variety of colours and effects. By using an old torch enclosure, Instructables user "Jgniklu" has demonsatrated how to fit a bare Arduino-compatible circuit and a three-watt RGB LED in the enclosure - which can results with a fairly professional result:
The colours are altered using a potentiometer, a simple and durable control system. The rotation determines the colour mix for the LEDs. Doing so would be quite interesting, so review the Instructable to get started. And for more, we're on twitter and Google+, so follow us for news and product updates as well.
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