cold cathode moonlighting?

[wizzin]

So I was at my brother in laws the other day and he had these cold cathode lights running in a pc he made. A light went off in my head. Then he told me how much they cost. They're like $7.00 he says. He showed me some he got for free. Now, the thing is, they're made to run off a PC power supply, which can be had for about $14.00. So for $21 you've got a nice moonlight system.

So you're yawning. Here's the kicker. Cold cathode lights can be dimmed simply by reducing their voltage. So if you guys can find a lamp dimmer on a timer, your in business!

http://www.casecooler.com/ducocalikit1.html

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=1621514&CatId=106

 

[señor_pescados_felices]

sweet,but im still not messing with cold cathodes,I got my 300 blue LED's all strung out and ready to be glued into an empty shop light hood.

 

[prophets]

cold cathode lights are cheap and does the job very well. I have a blue one, and its pretty bright but not overwhelming. Also, you don't need a computer power supply, any 12V dc adapter will do. There is only 2 leads coming from the cathode light, red and black..(+ and -), its simple and effective.