Uses a Basic Stamp 2 to display the number of lightning strikes per minute on a row of 8 LEDs. Depending on the mounting configuration, the lightning sensor is capable of detecting lightning strikes greater than 50 miles away.
http://homepage.mac.com/tbitson/weather/bslam/
http://www.ethanwiner.com/basstrap.html
uses four low wattage coloured bulbs and four fluorescent lamp starters
http://www.dmx512.com/web/light/diy/flikfire/flikfire.htm
Building your own generator (on the cheap). This basic generator (gas powered motor, alternator and battery only), can be used as a 12 volt power source.
http://theepicenter.com/tow02077.html
http://pw1.netcom.com/~t-rex/BatDetector.html
a serial logging interface between the Dallas Semiconductor One-Wire bus and a host PC
http://www.midondesign.com/Temp05/TEMP05.html
http://www.qsl.net/g3pto/meter.html
This is a variable voltage 1.5A supply that can be built cheaply and used for bench experimeting. With a 24VDC wall wart, this board can produce anywhere from 23V to 1.2V
http://www.seattlerobotics.org/encoder/200112/variable.html
build a simple floodlight usign an office rubbish bin made of metal and a photoflood bulb
http://www.dmx512.com/web/light/diy/lflood/lflood.htm
EDN-Design Ideas
http://www.edn.com/contents/images/20603di.pdf