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Originally Posted by RahatAhmed
Our team's programmers have gotten the basic controls of the robot coded already, so we're thinking of tackling the image processing. We clearly have missed the chance to nab the ring light from AndyMark, so I was wondering if anyone knew any good alternatives? Are ring lights the most effective form of lighting? Or would a flashlight right next to the camera be just as effective?
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You can make your own. 5mm superbright LEDs on Ebay typically go for about $.02-$.05 each, depending on the color and quantity you purchase.
They'll typically draw 15-30 mA at 3 volts. Throw in a perfboard and a couple resistors and it'll cost about $4-5, and provide a nice little project.
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