9/23/2023 0 Comments Diy flexible led panel![]() ![]() I took another pair of ribbon cables, and split it partly apart, then soldered one end to each side. Then I soldered the wire on each end to the first and last connector, then to the middle, then to the connectors left over. With the wires prepped, I removed all the negative connectors on one side, and the positive on the other. I made 2 lengths, each roughly 1.5X the length of the panel. I stripped off all the plastic covering to use only the actual wire. I decided on using wire from a ribbon cable as in an IDE connector. My first attempt I used magnet wire, but that proved to be too stiff. Once the strips were attached, it was time to wire them together. I flipped it over, the weighed it down overnight to allow the adhesive to bond well. I cut equal length sections (11 total) and removed the adhesive backing, then laid them on the panel base with equal spacing. They also have a 3M adhesive backing, making for easy attachment. The are stated as having a 6500K color temp, and rated for between 12V-30V DC. Mine have built in current limiting resistors, and can be cut every 3 LEDs into smaller sections. Lastly sew back and forth though the entire panel, so that when flexed the stretched neoprene will stick to the frame and not simple stretch straight across the gap.įor LEDs I used LED flexible strips, available on eBay and many other places. Once the frame is fully inserted, sew up the open end of the sleeve. Finishing off: With the frame formed, next insert it into the neoprene sleeve (which will take some wiggling, as the frame may snag the neoprene). This folding in gives a thick edge that will help the panel hold its shape when formed. With that done, fold each edge in half, then in half again, then finally in to the final 6" x 6" dimension. Then cut a 1" x 1" square out of each corner, so the sides can be folded in. Now time for the inner frame: Take your snips and cut a 8" x 8" square of wire - getting that from adding 1" to each side of the final dimension. Once the two sides were sewed up, I flipped the whole thing rightside out. ![]() Then I sewed a seamed up one side, tied it off, and sewed up the opposing side. I folded it over with the side I wanted inside facing out (this one had a blue inner), and pinned it at one corner to hold it in place. So I took some scissors to an old neoprene backpack (the neoprene was about 1/8" thick) and cut out the needed piece. To build the flexible panel base: I decided on a 6" x 6" square light panel (somewhat arbitrarily), so I needed about a 12" x 6" section of neoprene to make a sleeve out of. The basic materials and tools I used are: Materials: Neoprene - I used an old backpack made of the stuff, so free! Hardware Cloth - not really cloth - basically a fancy name for chicken wire, available at home center Flexible LED strips - available on eBay and such, which is where I got mine - about $15 for 300 LED strip (Mostly used on Tron Suit) Velcro or substitute Flexible Wire - I used an old ribbon cable salvaged from a computer Needle and Thread - I used heavy duty thread, but standard should be fine too Type M port and plug (x2) - For power in and output to light panel, any type of quick connect will work 10K Potentiometer with SPST switch - For dimming/power on control Tools: Scissors Tin Snips Dremel Drill + bits Soldering Iron Epic music to work to. So why not build your own? I decided to, with a twist - literally, as my panel is flexible and can conform to various shapes for mounting or to broadcast light in various directions. LED lighting panels for your DSLR are great, but they can be expensive. ![]()
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