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Frankly dangerous hot dog-based LED tester could be a Weiner in the 2025 Hackaday Component Abuse Challenge

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An LED testing device made from a hot dog, two forks, and a power supply has been entered into the 2025 Hackaday Component Abuse Challenge. The creator, Ian Dunn, warns against trying this at home due to safety risks and potential food contamination. The unconventional LED tester can also cook the hot dog in about two minutes when connected to a 120V AC power source. Dunn provides detailed instructions for replicating the project but emphasizes caution around the high voltage and hot components involved.

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