the gravity powered LED lamp

    Feb. 22, 2008
    Here's an interesting idea: The slow fall of a mass spins a rotor that powers 10 high-output LEDs. A Virginia Tech student made a lamp using this concept which you can read about here: http://www.newswise.com/articles/view/537851/?sc=swtr It ...

    Here's an interesting idea: The slow fall of a mass spins a rotor that powers 10 high-output LEDs. A Virginia Tech student made a lamp using this concept which you can read about here:

    http://www.newswise.com/articles/view/537851/?sc=swtr

    It is about four feet high and apparently operates more of less the same as an hourglass. But they don't say how often you have to tip the thing over.

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    Leland was Editor-in-Chief of Machine Design. He has 34 years of Service and holds a B.S. Engineering from the University of Michigan, a B.S. Electrical Engineering from the University of Michigan;, and a MBA from Cleveland State University. Prior to joining Penton, Lee worked as a Communications design engineer for the U.S. Government.

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