Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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In this video, I upgrade my Flea Circus with tiny single-LED spotlights that illuminate only the active performance area.

The idea came after demonstrating the circus in a dark hotel lobby. It looked great, but I realized the audience needed better lighting to focus on each act. So I designed and programmed a custom lighting system using a PIC microcontroller and GCBasic.

Each section lights up through a sequence of button presses, creating a miniature stage-show effect. I also added an IR sensor that detects when the case lid is opened or closed, automatically controlling the lighting system.

This project combines electronics, programming, automation, miniature effects, and old-school showmanship to make the world’s greatest flea circus even better.

Featuring:
PIC microcontroller programming
GCBasic code
Tiny LED spotlights
IR lid detection
Sequential lighting effects
Miniature mechanical engineering
Custom prop design

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