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we've been using overhead projectors for those cool interference pattern transparencies that explo came up with a long time ago, also polarizing lenses and scotch tape is endless fun for some.
eric siegel
On Jul 9, 2012, at 2:34 PM, jeff courtman wrote:
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> Occasionally I will see surplus overhead transparency projectors for sale
> cheap - last week 20 of them, with stands went for about $40 on a local
> school auction site. I've thought about bidding next time for the lenses
> and light sources, but I'm curious if anyone else has scavenged for parts
> and what use you've made of them?
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> Many years and several jobs ago, a guy I worked with (Dave Sanders)
> prototyped a simple wave tank using such a projector. You could gently
> blow on the fluid, set different acrylic shapes in the shallow water, etc.
> It was pretty cool! If you have one of those projectors just laying
> around, I highly recommend the activity!
>
> Jeff Courtman
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