Last time, I disassembled the “wireless” (i.e. six AA battery-powered), touch-activated member of Jasco’s GE Enbrighten LED-based lighting product line. This time, the “plug-in” motion-sensing variant ...

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If you’re a long-time Hackaday reader like we are, you’ll certainly remember a rash of projects from around ten years ago that all (mis-)used an LED as a light sensor. The idea wasn’t new, but somehow ...

LEDs are a wonderful technology. You put in a little bit of power, and you get out a wonderful amount of light. They’re efficient, cheap, and plentiful. We use them for so much! What you might not ...

This circuit shows how to use an ordinary LED as a light sensor. It makes use of the photovoltaic voltage developed across the LED when it is exposed to light. LEDs are cheaper than photodiodes and ...

This post is brought to you in paid partnership with AUVON. They plug directly into your outlets, add a warm backlit glow, and automatically adjust to your environment so you’re not wasting energy or ...

LED light strips are a very popular and creative way to experiment with light design. They are used for indirect lighting applications that help enhance your décor while also providing additional ...

This is the fourth episode in our six-part video series where Bob Clagett of I Like to Make Stuff takes on home DIY projects inspired by the features of the new Ford F-150. You know the drill: You ...

Most people probably have at least one spot in their home that could benefit from some additional lighting. Not trendy geometric fixtures, or classic vintage lamps, but lighting that’s more functional ...

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We independently evaluate all of our recommendations. If you click on links we provide, we may receive compensation. We found the best options to brighten up outdoor spaces Camryn Rabideau is a writer ...