SST--Straw Lamp

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#SST – Eco-Light ##A Bright Solution for Recycling Plastic Straws My youngest daughter is leading the charge to rid the world's oceans of plastic pollution. Living on the Gulf Coast, she faces a daunting task every day, collecting trash and convincing local restaurants to switch from plastic straws to paper straws. Her tireless efforts inspire me to make a contribution to this crucial cause. That's why I created the "Save the Sea Turtles, or SST, Eco-Light" project. ##Basic Components - White LED – COM-00531; $0.95 - 220-ohm Resistor – COM-10969; $7.95 - Coin Cell Battery Holder – 2x CR2032 Batteries; PRT-12618; $1.95; PRT-00338; $1.95 (x2) - Scrap Wire - Heat Shrink Tubing; tape will work, too - 5x Discarded Plastic Drinking Straws *Components available at: https://www.sparkfun.com* Building this eco-friendly light couldn't be easier. Collect five plastic straws from the trash and assemble a simple LED circuit. Insert it into one of the straws, then grasp the straws together and slide them through the ring on the bi-pod 3D-printed piece. Finish by slipping the 3D-printed end cap over the loose straw ends. That's it – the SST – Eco-Light is complete and ready for use. Based on the parts listed in the schematic, you can expect a soft, warm glow similar to that of a traditional night light. Perfect for illuminating your child's room with a recycled ray of light. Learn more about plastic straw pollution here: https://www.strawlessocean.org/faq Enjoy.