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I tried making artificial sunlight at home

Some time ago, I saw where they make artificial sunlight at home with a 500W LED and a gigantic (1.2m) parabolic reflector. I’ve been fascinated by this pro…

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This is an interesting and extremely geeky post and project! Something worth trying out if your electricity and electronics chops are up to date. Bookmarking it for the day that happens

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AstonJ

Keep us updated Alvin! Just don’t blow yourself up (or us!) in the process

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alvinkatojr

Haha thank you, Aston. I just cracked open a high school physics book. The journey ahead is long but not impossible. Wish me luck!

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