Stolen Mail Gag

by Tater Zoid in Circuits > LEDs

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Stolen Mail Gag

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We recently moved to a new city full of hope, excitement and NAIVETY!
We never expected that our mail would be stolen. Well, it has and this is a step I have taken to assure that it will never happen again.
We'll see.
I have created a "Tracking Device" out of parts I had lying around. Your "Tracking Device" can be of any configuration. I figure that if you are dumb enough to steal people's mail, then you are likely to fall for this gag. I doesn't really do anything other than light up and it could possible get you into trouble with the post office if you actually send it. I recommend that you pull it out of your box before the mailman arrives.

Items Needed:

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Tools Needed:
Scissors
Wire Stripper
Regular Screwdriver
Glue Gun

Items Needed:
Spare Remote Control
2032 Coin Battery
LED Bulb or buld if you can't spell
A Bit Of Wire
A Nice Card
A Pen to write a nice note

Let's Build This

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Bust open your remote control.
Remove all of the parts.
Glue the LED to the battery
Glue the wire to the board.
Cut the keypad and glue it to the board.
Glue the LED to the board.
Be sure to write a classy letter on your card (see my example below).
Address and stamp your card and leave in your mailbox overnight.
Check back here often for my results and to post your own.

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