While we’re unsure of the exact origins of the Nuka-Quantum Cola (it supposedly will be invented in 2044), we do know that this “dream substance” will include a mild radioactive isotope that will make the liquid glow bright blue… as well as cause the drinker’s urine to glow! While we’ll have to wait until then to see if this actually happens, this week’s Instructables How-To will teach you how to turn any empty soda bottle into a glowing blue light.Some of the tools and materials you’ll need are a utility knife, a high-speed rotary tool, a soldering iron, a wire stripper, sanding paper, an empty can of tuna, a UV LED, 100 ohm resistor, some battery clips, silver and black paint, an old broken flashlight, and an empty plastic soda bottle.
First, open and clean out the can of tuna, setting aside the lid for later. Next figure out where you want to put the light switch and cut out a hole on the side of the can. Then coat the inside of the can with Plasti Dip spray to insulate the metal from any electronics, and place a foam buffer in the bottom of the can. This is where the battery will go.Trace the lid of the tuna can onto a sheet of plexiglass (or an old CD cover), cut and sand to finish. Make sure it fits the can properly and spray paint the plexiglass and can to match. While the paint is drying, hollow out the bottom of the soda bottle to accommodate the UV LED. After the paint is dry, add another coat of Plasti Dip to protect the paint.Now you need to wire the light. The author suggests used XxShadowxX14’s Instructable for these steps.Finally, put all the components together. Snap in the on and off switch into the base, secure the lid on top of the battery, push the LED into place, and attach to the soda can.Now you can toss that dinky old lava lamp and bask in the blue glow of your LED soda lamp while you wait for 2044…Visit the Instructables How-To for further instruction, more detailed photographs, and tips on where to buy materials.
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