At night, the city streets are filled with flickering lights. This light fascinates and attracts the attention of everyone. This effect is achieved using a special device - a stroboscope. It is often used for some technical purposes, for example, for automobiles, as well as in other areas. The circuit of this device is not so complicated, so you can make a strobe with your own hands.
Historical reference
The strobe was invented in the 19th century by the Austrian scientist Simon von Stampfer. A similar device at that time was called phenacystiscope. This device consisted of two spinning disks: on one were applied pictures, in the second were cuts. During rotation, the light entering through the cracks created the impression of an independently moving figure. Simultaneously with Stampfer, the Belgian Joseph Plateau made the same discovery and made a stroboscope with his own hands from cardboard discs. The invention of this device marked the beginning of the projection of films.
Using a strobe
A device such as a strobe is used in several areas. For example, in scientific research of processes of a periodic nature, taking measurements of amplitude movements and others. In addition, this device has found application in medicine - as a strobe-laryngophone for people with speech damage.
In automotive technology, the device is used to check and set the initial moment of ignition. LED strobe lights are mounted on the radiator and bumper of the car to attract the attention of drivers on the road.
Also, the device is widely used in outdoor advertising, in places of entertainment, at discos and in other areas.
Types of strobe lights
There are several types of this device: these are basement, baseless, and superstrobes. Superstrobes can be distinguished from a distance of three kilometers, while other types of these devices are visible only within one kilometer.
The schemes of these devices are currently of different types, but they are not so complicated. Making stroboscopes with your own hands is quite simple, having at least basic knowledge of electrical engineering.
Instrument manufacture
Depending on the purpose of the device, the principle of its manufacture is slightly different. We bring to your attention the easiest way to make a stroboscope with your own hands for the LED illumination of the gear knob on the car.
To do this, you will need an LED lamp, a knife, a soldering iron and glue - the best thing to use is an adhesive gun. Next, we act according to the plan:
- Remove the gear knob , clean the upper glass part from paint.
- After that, polish it with felt with a special paste.
- We make a hole in the handle to connect the lamp with power.
- In the handle we make a recess for the lamp, removing unnecessary parts.
- Using a soldering device we connect the diode wires and the handle.
- We fix the lamp on the handle with glue.
- We assemble and install the handle.
The use of such a device facilitates the operation of the car. And if you make a stroboscope with your own hands, you can significantly save on the purchase of a finished device.