Jun 8, 2026
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Eight LEDs to Replace the Word Purple
LED Absorption SpectroscopyBuilt a spectrophotometer because calling mushroom dye 'purple' isn't specific enough. Eight discrete LEDs, one photodiode, and the end of subjective colour.
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Measuring Concentration by Adding Up Trapezoids
Trapezoidal Integration 🔗 LED Absorption SpectroscopyWhen you measure how much dye is in solution, you're really just counting trapezoids under an absorption curve.