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machine pp3 and bOb battery bots: 9-volt robot goodness

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What do you get when you take a couple of bright red LEDs, a tiny circuit board, a few wires and strap them to a couple of batteries ? I’ll tell you what you get. You get Machine PP3, a teensy, weensy little pocket sized robot that will charm the socks off of anyone he…

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January 22nd, 2009 comments stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: cool toys gadgets just plain fun robots

9-volt flashlight: a simple, bright idea

Kikkerland 9-Volt LED Flashlight

This tiny flashlight is about as minimal as it gets. Just snap the little LED light unit onto the top of any 9-volt battery, and voilĂ , you have a fully functional source of illumination.

The compact light includes a trio of super-bright LEDs, which should be plenty for helping you find your keys in the…

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September 19th, 2007 comments (4) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

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9-volt lights are brilliantly minimal

Richard Lawson 9-Volt LED Lamp

Designer Richard Lawson has created the oh-so-simple LED lights that clip on the top of an ordinary 9-volt battery.

Originally designed for a Mathmos-sponsored design competition, they’re now available for you to purchase for the first tim. Each little light starts out white, but glows in either blue or white when you turn it on.…

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July 13th, 2007 comments stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: design just plain fun

dandelight: light up led dandelions

Dandelight LED Dandelions

Dutch artist Lonneke Gordijn of Drift has created these beautiful little lights which create an amazing synergy between technology and nature.

The Dandelight combines a 9-volt battery, an LED, phoshphorusbronze and a real dandelion head to create a fragile, but stunning light source.
[via dezeen via Core77]

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April 25th, 2007 comments (1) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: design strange + wonderful