Tube Light
Tube Light
I have just finished making my first 'Tube Light".It looks ok gives off about a 1/4 of the light of a 30cm CCFL.Not to bad for 2 led's.
It is made using casting resin(similar to fibreglass resin if not the same),perspex tubbing,led's,1k 1/8w resistors,wire,2 pin plug housing and plastic caps used on furniture and metal frames ect.
Sorry by my phone camera dosn't do this justice with or without the flash.
Now to try some blue,green and 3mm led's and thinner tubbing and caps.
It is made using casting resin(similar to fibreglass resin if not the same),perspex tubbing,led's,1k 1/8w resistors,wire,2 pin plug housing and plastic caps used on furniture and metal frames ect.
Sorry by my phone camera dosn't do this justice with or without the flash.
Now to try some blue,green and 3mm led's and thinner tubbing and caps.
DO NOT TRY THIS.
After a time the resin reacts with the rod and it becomes filled wih cracks and breaks very easily.will have to see what happens when it cured completely.
Mabye solid plexey rod drilled out with led's - will try when i have funds to purchase some.Maybe not - the addition of bubbles to the resin increased the light output alot - will have to play around with things.
Thanks
After a time the resin reacts with the rod and it becomes filled wih cracks and breaks very easily.will have to see what happens when it cured completely.
Mabye solid plexey rod drilled out with led's - will try when i have funds to purchase some.Maybe not - the addition of bubbles to the resin increased the light output alot - will have to play around with things.
Thanks
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Tried the "GEL WAX" in clear and various colours - it just absorbs the light and the output is very poor - on the same lines tried a piece glue stick - clear and shinny one - looks promising didnt have enough to be sure will buy some and give it a proper go - do you think I can find crystal clear glue sticks, whish me luck.
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