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10-05-2010
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Flickering Fluttering Sputtering Flame Light Generator
Something I use every Halloween: Fluttering lights. Be it for faltering electrical effects or fire. And I hate to just use a constant "on" light---even to illuminate my displays. I've purchased some flicker generators, but they cost (usually) upwards of $40 if you can even find them. (I actually rented big-time units for $100+ overnight for a movie shoot.) " 'wish I knew then...." I came up with an inexpensive way to make these...and you can make many for the cost of even one store-bought unit!
Project Link: http://booityourself.blogspot.com/20...puttering.html 
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10-05-2010
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That's a great idea! I've always wanted to get my lights to flicker but, like you, didn't want to spend a lot of money.
Love the news format video also, very high quality. 
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10-16-2010
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There's many, many photo sensors on lamp sockets. The one I used and showed is the only easily available off-the-counter thing I could find.
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10-16-2010
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What a great effect! and it's soo simple
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10-18-2010
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I like it. Nice and simple. Now I'm off to Walmart.
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"Whatever you do, don't fall asleep" - A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984) Last edited by psyko99; 10-18-2010 at 08:51 AM. Reason: spelling
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10-18-2010
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For those having problems finding the photosensor, here are a few links:
First a couple of links to the one mentioned in the How-To: http://www.acehardware.com/product/i...ductId=1286429 Now some alternatives: http://www.doitbest.com/main.aspx?pageid=64&sku=530778
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