LED Throwies (Alternative Uses)

A LED throwie is a small LED attached to a coin battery and magnet (usually with conductive epoxy or electrical tape), used for the purpose of creating non-destructive graffiti and light displays. They were devised by the Graffiti Research Lab as a new kind of graffiti art to be used on ferromagnetic surfaces. Part of GRL's original campaign involved distributing throwies to a group of people, who were then encouraged to throw them onto a metal sculpture, called Alamo, located at Astor Place on the isle of Manhattan in New York City. The low cost of materials and the ease with which throwies can be constructed have led to concern over their potential environmental impact. The spent Throwies might not later be collected and eventually the lithium batteries would leak. Some types of lithium batteries are toxic and should never be left in the countryside as they need to be disposed into special recycling bins for batteries. While the devices are single-use, they can be collected later so that the LEDs and magnets can be reused and the batteries can be disposed of properly. IEC LR series alkaline batteries can be used to reduce environmental risks. LED Throwies vs. Fight Club thanks to Graffiti Research Lab and instructables.com

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