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http://www.instructables.com/id/USB-Menorah-AKA-Chanukiyah/
Step 1: Materials
You will need. -9 LEDs (~$2) -soldering iron -solder -USB pigtail cable (~$2) -6" hookup wire -pliers LEDs can be assorted colors or all the same color, you decide. You can get LEDs from almost any electronic store like Radio Shack or online. Colors are a personal preference and dont really matter. I had some spare ones laying around, but next time I think I will use these cool Purple LEDs from Allied Electronics .
http://www.instructables.com/id/USB-Menorah-AKA-Chanukiyah/
Step 4: Finish up
Now that your array is all soldered together, finish up by soldering the USB pigtail. There are four wires plus a shield on the pigtail. The only ones needed are the Black and Red wires. The others can be cut back to insulation and ignored. Solder it all together and plug it in. OPTIONAL --Just to be save and sure that I nor the little ones shock themselves, I covered mine with liquid tape that you can get at Wal-Mart or automotive store. The insulated hookup wire should be sufficient to keep you from shocking yourself and its not really needed. Five volts also wont hurt you if you do accidentally shock yourself, but my wife doesn't believe me. You now have a USB Menorah (or Chanukiyah if you prefer) to sit on top of your monitor or desk at work. My next idea is to submerge this into a Borax Crystal solution so crystals can grow on it. Maybe next year.
http://www.instructables.com/id/USB-Menorah-AKA-Chanukiyah/
http://www.instructables.com/id/USB-Menorah-AKA-Chanukiyah/
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Episode 36: Hanukkah Special - The Menorah USB Hub (video) by StupidInventions
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Jan 5, 2009. 8:01 AM REPLY
marc.cryan says:
That's really funny. I love it!
http://www.instructables.com/id/USB-Menorah-AKA-Chanukiyah/