Summary

https://youtu.be/AuAt5u7Mng0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y_Atr-iFn8I
The first movie shows the unit in operation in light.
The second movie shows a detail in the dark, so the led light is clearly visible.
Some examples:
https://duckduckgo.com/?q=zoetrope+examples&t=ffsb&iax=1&ia=images
http://thevinylfactory.com/features/the-10-most-mind-bending-vinyl-zoetropes/
For a more sophisticated version, visit
http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2167349