The Flickr set of the build shows [James] installing a compact fluorescent bulb in the body of the scanner. Aluminum foil reflects the light, and the scanner glass is painted white for diffusion.

Learn what that pesky dashboard light means before heading to the shop, and maybe save some cash in the process.

The scanner uses 3D-printed parts and repurposed ... By creating two small apertures between a light source and a sensor, it’s possible to measure the light waves which make it through.

The need for a diagnostic scan tool can make interpreting a check engine light difficult. If you don't have access to one of these devices, you may struggle to understand why your CEL is lit.

Some models take it a step further with a light in the scanner lid that illuminates the negatives from above so they're evenly lit. Shortly after my grandma passed away, our family was going ...

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Image (C) ABLATOM, with permission. A new scanner from ABLATOM (a Institut Lumière Matière startup) uses LIBS technology, the technique employed by NASA to identify Martian rocks, by launching ...

The best OBD-II scanners are a must for any car owner, thanks to their ability to unlock the secrets of your car. It doesn't matter how laid back you are, a mysterious light on your dashboard is ...

The team are hoping for preliminary results by the start of 2020. The scanner fires out beams of laser light which bounce back and are captured by cameras to build up a 3D model of the stone But ...