Maker Faire Austin 2007
Joule Thief / Throwie

Topic(s): Arts | Engineering | Science

Tags: robotics science electronic+art the+robot+group recycled+electronics The+Robot+Group


Joule thief is a boost circuit to suck the last juice out of a battery. It is made entirely (in most cases) of recycled components. Throwie is LED-lighting/flashing circuit coupled with a magnet to temporarily attach it to most steel surfaces.

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About the Maker(s)

Mike Scioli Mike Scioli
M.E.T. "Mike" Scioli is an evolutionary ecologist and environmental scientist by training. He is an instructor in the School of Natural Sciences at St. Edward's University by day, teaching biology, ecology, environmental science, general science, and, sometimes, mathematics. At other times, when not paddling with the Austin Outrigger Canoe Club, he accumulates e-waste for repurposing and mutters to himself about all of the electronics he has forgotten. For some strange reason, his wife puts up with all of this....