Description
For years I've been fighting shadows in my shop. No matter how many lights I added, it never seemed like enough.
Instead of buying another disposable fixture, I decided to learn how LED lighting works so that I could build a custom COB lighting system made just for my workspace. Along the way I learned about LED strips, power supplies, soldering (and making it work), repairability, shadow control, and a few surprises I didn't see coming.
If you've ever wanted better lighting over your workbench, table saw, drill press, or assembly area, this project might give you a few ideas for your own shop.
Let's Make Things!
Bitesize 58 Half lap jig → https://youtu.be/o_rNLNyz-EQ
Bitesize 403 Soldering tip → https://youtu.be/ENnUQQ6-7No
MEAN WELL Power Supply → https://amzn.to/4uK5FMX
Aluminum Tracks → https://amzn.to/4uAs7b8
LED strips → https://amzn.to/4uAs7b8
Wiring → https://amzn.to/4uAs7b8
Power cord → https://amzn.to/3RvidsV
Solder wire → https://amzn.to/4nW6P5b
Soldering iron I used (and really love) → https://amzn.to/4akecxH
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*MAKER TEAM*
Michelle B
Keith Current
Rich Lightfoot
Tutor the Barbarian
Aubrey G.
Nukebert
Sam W.
Aaron Knows DIY
G. Salazar
David B.
Marc B.
Richard B.
Ben. K
Bill Patterson
D. Lundman
Make Things
00:00 Intro
00:34 1. Materials
01:41 2. The Lattice System
05:02 3. The LED Strips
06:40 4. Tinning the LED Strips
07:13 5. Attaching Power Supply
08:01 6. Wiring the LED Strips
09:45 7. Attaching Plug (Optional)
10:01 8. Testing
11:35 Credits
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