Its a single row of leds made in a "wand" shape and when you wave it back and forth preprogrammed text or shapes appear in the air. I think that could be a interesting project I'd like to build, but is beyond my skill.

[Request] Has anyone made a "Message Wand"?

system May 7, 2010, 12:05pm 3

There is a kit you can buy as well but I can't remember who makes it.

It's Adafruit's "Mini POV":

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