Reviewer:
Rockin' Scientist
from Redwood City, CA United States
To the reviewer who said it only glows red after a while: change your batteries.. the multicolor LEDs are more efficient at generating red than other colors, so when the voltage drops you only see red. New batteries are the solution.
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Like a lava lamp without the lamp
June 12, 2010
Reviewer:
Paul Krueger
from Fishers, IN United States
Just put this together with my 9-year-old. He couldn't do the butt splices but did everything else. The project gave rise to questions like "What's a diode?" which was kind of the point. We chose not to attach the "projector" to the frame because we like the way it looks from a greater distance. Stood the frame up with part of a binder clip. It's glowing away on the mantel right now.
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Simple Project
February 12, 2010
Reviewer:
keith fox
from marysville, OH United States
This could all be done with a child as a great learning tool. It involves using two AA batteries (not included) powering up three LED's that change colors automatically and crimping them in a simple series electricity setup. The only thing the adult needs to assist with is crimping with pliers because it takes a strong hand, but the rest is simple setup and probably took me 5 minutes to put together. Looks great and is smaller than I imagined, I thought it was a regular photo frame size but rather a smaller frame. This also requires tape that is not included, directions say to use clear tape but I used masking tape which was slightly better to use because it's a little more durable. Looks good on the desk or next to the bed, anywhere you put it, it nicely adds a little style with low voltage batteries. :)
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Great Simple Project
December 31, 2009
Reviewer:
Jerry Heiselman
from Des Moines, IA United States
I got one of these for my daughter. She liked to sleep with the lights on, so I thought this would be perfect.
It is simple to assemble, though I agree with the other reviewer in that the butt splices are difficult. Just solder the LEDs together.
My only other complaint is that after some time, the LEDs only light red now. I don't know if they've worn out or what.
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Nice idea
February 10, 2009
Reviewer:
Ben Combee
from Brooklyn, NY United States
It's a very simple kit, and I really like the idea of having the three LEDs get out of sync. The screen is a nicely designed way to project the light. However, the butt splices were difficult to work with; I ended up just soldering the LEDs together. Also, the glue dots dry only work for short periods of time, so you'll need to find a better way to attach the screen to the art circuit for long term viewing.
Perfect first project 
Like a lava lamp without the lamp 
Nice idea 
