PDA

View Full Version : How do i get it lighted up :)


Fille
15th December 2005, 13:23
i want the black lines to be seen in 4 red leds.
I can take the dremel and make a "hole"-
or i can take som frost spray and spray that on?
what do you think i should do?
:dremel: or Spray?

fivecheebs
15th December 2005, 13:27
What black lines?

Basically, if you want the edges to light up, then well positioned LEDs alone should do it. If you want to liket up a whole panel then you need something for the light to reflect off. etch, sand or spray frosting would all work giving different effects.

Fille
15th December 2005, 13:37
omg i forgot to post the picture :P hehe sorry!

Reitau
15th December 2005, 13:48
Could use EL string? run it along the text - its very bendy stuff, would look ccol 'glowing' too.

fivecheebs
15th December 2005, 13:49
hehe!. I would dremel/laser etch that if it were me.

fillip
15th December 2005, 13:52
hehe!. I would dremel/laser etch that if it were me.

Definately. Stick leds at the edges; 1 at each end and 2 - 3 on the bottom and top edges, and etch the design onto the perspex. :thumb:

Fille
15th December 2005, 13:54
:) yeah i think i go for the dremel!:dremel:

Maybe i can use a Mobilephone charger to give it power? 4 leds?
is that posible. the nokia is running 5 V out i think.<_<

i etch the lines and put the other plexi over.

fivecheebs
15th December 2005, 14:36
Any DC PSU will do, Just adjust the value of the current limiting resistor accordingly.