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Improved LED Bars |
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I got this idea from viewing pages on DIY Angel-Eyes. I noticed how the plastic tube they were using glowed brighter and how they made small natches in the plastic to refract the light. |
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Items Needed: |
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1 Vibrance Replacement rod $2 @ home depot 1 LEDs Make sure you use clear lens LEDs. 1 Resistor (either 330 ohm or 450 ohm) Wire Aluminium Foil Bic Pen cap Hot Glue Gun Electrical Tape |
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Step 1: Cut the bar to the desired length |
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Step 2: Cut 1 cm notches into the bar about 2 cm apart |
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Step 3: Clean out dust from the notches |
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Step 4: Wrap one end in foil and tape |
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Step 5: Wire up your clear lens LED and 330 ohm or 450 resistor |
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Step 6: Cut the cap down to fit the end of the bar |
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Step 6: Glue the LED in place and wrap the cap end with tape. |
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Step 7: Stick the cap holding the LED to the end of the bar. You can either tape the cap on or use a hot glue gun to glue the cap on. |
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Step 8: Test out your new and improved LED bar. Notice how much brighter it is than the original LED bar and how much easier it is to make. |
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