The adhesive on the back of LED strips is pretty reliable stuff. I did not want to adhere a whole piece and then try to remove it. If that happened, it would undoubtedly stick to itself and make a huge mess or break. This turned into a tedious task of measuring five times and sticking once. The first strip was the most difficult. First, I made marks every 100mm by holding a yardstick to the PVC with rubber bands and a smaller metric ruler.
The first strip took more than an hour to ensure that it was as accurate as possible. Two more pieces would follow its path so mistakes would compound. The second strip took less than an hour but more willpower because it seemed like it should go quickly and smoothly. Each end of the PVC pipe was supported on my couch by a long metal rod 5/16” (8mm) in diameter. 8mm was the inside diameter of the skate bearings I was using in the PVC reducers.
Paper from the LED strips curled up and found its way to the floor where my assistant was happy to protect me from its obvious malicious intent.
The final row followed the previous two, and I was pleased with the result. I think the time I spent will pay off, but it was a grueling experience. If I had to do this again, I would construct a jig that would hold reels apart with the correct spacing or a marker that would draw a line parallel to the first strip. Hopefully, it doesn’t come to that.
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2019-09-01
Measuring for 100mm LED spacing
The first strip took more than an hour to ensure that it was as accurate as possible. Two more pieces would follow its path so mistakes would compound. The second strip took less than an hour but more willpower because it seemed like it should go quickly and smoothly. Each end of the PVC pipe was supported on my couch by a long metal rod 5/16” (8mm) in diameter. 8mm was the inside diameter of the skate bearings I was using in the PVC reducers.
Spinner setup across my couch
Paper from the LED strips curled up and found its way to the floor where my assistant was happy to protect me from its obvious malicious intent.
Paper tamer
The final row followed the previous two, and I was pleased with the result. I think the time I spent will pay off, but it was a grueling experience. If I had to do this again, I would construct a jig that would hold reels apart with the correct spacing or a marker that would draw a line parallel to the first strip. Hopefully, it doesn’t come to that.
Resulting light strip helixes
First time here?
Completed projects from year 1
Completed projects from year 2
Completed projects from year 3
Completed projects from year 4
Completed projects from year 5
Completed projects from year 6
Disclaimer for http://24hourengineer.blogspot.com and 24HourEngineer.com
This disclaimer must be intact and whole. This disclaimer must be included if a project is distributed.
All information in this blog, or linked by this blog, is not to be taken as advice or solicitation. Anyone attempting to replicate, in whole or in part, is responsible for the outcome and procedure. Any loss of functionality, money, property, or similar, is the responsibility of those involved in the replication.
All digital communication regarding the email address 24hourengineer@gmail.com becomes the intellectual property of Brian McEvoy. Any information contained within these messages may be distributed or retained at the discretion of Brian McEvoy. Any email sent to this address, or any email account owned by Brian McEvoy, cannot be used to claim property or assets.
Comments to the blog may be utilized or erased at the discretion of the owner. No one posting may claim property or assets based on their post.
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2019-09-01
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