3D Print your own customisable Desktop Neon LED Sign
How to build a dimmable and portable customisable Neon Sign. This video is sponsored by PCBway. ? More info below ?
Today we’re making some of these awesome customisable desktop neon signs.
These ones can be powered by either a USB cable or 4 x 'AA' batteries giving you a lot of flexibility for placement. Why not use one to illuminate your next garden or beachside party?
They are also dimmable to help create the right level of ambience for any setting. Use it to help illuminate a room or dial it down for a more subtle addition to your decor.
As for customising? You can print the parts in any rigid filament colour, It’s your choice as well for the colour of Neon effect LED’s used.
There are several ready designed free Neon shapes you can choose from and I’ll be creating some more which are available on my Etsy shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/diymachines
And if you're comfortable you can edit the design and create something totally unique either for yourself or as a thoughtfully made gift to someone else.
PCBWay are currently celebrating the festive season with a big Christmas Sale: https://www.pcbway.com/activity/christmas2022.html
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List of items used in this project and where to find them:
■ Neon effect LED strips: https://geni.us/NeonLEDStrip5v
■ Resistors 1kΩ (x2): https://geni.us/Ufa2s
■ Capacitors 0.1µF (x2): https://geni.us/Capacitor
■ Switching Diodes IN4148 (x2): https://geni.us/IN4148-Diode
■ Toggle Switch DPDT (x1): https://geni.us/DPDT-Toggle-Switch
■ Female USB Socket (x1): https://geni.us/MiniUSBSocket
■ 50k Rotary Potentiometer (x1): https://geni.us/Potentiometers
■ 555 timer IC (x1): https://geni.us/555Timer
■ MOSFET Transistor (IRLB8721PBF) (x1): https://geni.us/IRLB8721PBF
■ Bolts (M3x8mm x6): https://geni.us/NutsAndBolts
■ Electrical hook-up wire: https://geni.us/22AWGWire
■ Filament: https://geni.us/3DJake (I used PLA)
■ Projects PCB: https://geni.us/DesktopNeonSigns
These are some of my favourite tools I use and can recommend:
■ Battery-powered glue gun: http://geni.us/BoschBatteryGlueGun
■ Bosch Bit Driver: https://geni.us/Bosch-Screwdriver
I use a Prusa MK3S for my projects and highly recommend both it and the Prusa Mini. If I inspired you to take up 3D printing please consider purchasing a printer via this link: http://shop.prusa3d.com/#a_aid=diymachines
Prusa support my channel when you use that link at no cost to yourself. :)
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3D printed parts, wiring diagrams, FAQ etc can be found here:
https://www.diymachines.co.uk/3d-printed-desktop-neon-signs
Etsy shop for 3D printable kits and more:
https://www.etsy.com/shop/diymachines
Discord server for this project: https://discord.gg/VjNdvW9RV6
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List of camera and lighting equipment I use:
Sony A7 III: https://geni.us/Sony-Alpha7-III
Tamron 28-75mm F2.8 RXD A036SF Lens for Sony-FE : https://geni.us/TamronRXD-28-75mm
Aputure Amaran HR672C: https://geni.us/AputureAmaranHR672C
Aputure MC: https://geni.us/FAPGL
RØDE VideoMic Pro+: https://geni.us/RodeVideoMic-ProPlus
Blue Snowball iCE: https://geni.us/BlueSnowball-iCE
Philips Hue Lightstrip Plus: https://geni.us/PhilipsHue-LightStrip
Disclaimer:
This video is shared for demonstration purposes only.