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youtube.com - 11/21/2008

MAKE presents: The LED (video)

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Take a tour through the world of the light-emitting diode and learn - who invented it, how to use it, and how to make your own.

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vimeo.com - 11/19/2008

MAKE presents: The LED on Vimeo (video)

— vimeo.com — Credits make magazine Tags LED 415 light-emitting diode 3 electronics 366 diy 1201 how to 1754 history... 927 invention 77 crystal 156 circuit 205 60 Likes ofa plus 4 hours ago habib bolat 5 hours ago Raphael Chaib 5 hours ago Carter 7 ... (more) MAKE presents: The LED on Vimeo (video)

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