Build an LED Arch Hobby Light
Lets start by re-wiring.
OK, so I need a better wiring setup. So I’m going to have a go at soldering. I’ve already drilled into my finger on this, so hey whats a few burns for the aspiring DIY guy eh!
First things first I’m going to change the flex, so I can make the connection to the power block longer (this will give me a bit more flexibility).
I found this relatively light 2 core laying around.
Two lengths of about 40cm each should do.Our mate blinky left behind a soldering station, so I have nabbed that and will fire it up to see how it works!
Ohh I Like the Big Knob!Well, this turned out to be tricky! Trying to hold two bits together while also trying to hold a soldering iron and the solder is no easy task.
But it’s on, its not pretty but it is soldered at least! I will have to read up on soldering techniques and give this some more practice. Maybe I need to buy a set of those helping hands things? or a little set of clamps.
Suggestions welcome folks!
Yeah Yeah Yeah - I know its a bit of a dogs dinner!OK now I’m going to join the wires at the other end and put a drop of solder on them to lock them together and screw them into the power block
And finally to add a bit of T-REX Tape around the join to keep it a bit tidier…
But now I’m gonna have to redesign the mounts to take into account the extra thickness!
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