(Part 3) Reddit mentions: The best led strip lights

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Type|Item|Price

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CPU | AMD - Ryzen 5 1600 3.2GHz 6-Core Processor | $199.99
Motherboard | Asus - PRIME B350-PLUS ATX AM4 Motherboard | $63.93
Memory | Corsair - Vengeance LPX 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-3000 Memory | $79.88 @ OutletPC
Storage | Seagate - Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive | $66.89 @ OutletPC
Video Card | Zotac - GeForce GTX 1050 Ti 4GB Mini Video Card | $138.99 @ SuperBiiz
Case | NZXT - S340 (White) ATX Mid Tower Case | $59.99 @ Newegg
Power Supply | Corsair - CXM 550W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply | $39.99 @ Newegg
Monitor | Acer - G236HLBbd 23.0" 1920x1080 60Hz Monitor | $89.99 @ Amazon
Keyboard | Cooler Master - Devastator II Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse | $26.88 @ OutletPC
| Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts |
| Total (before mail-in rebates) | $796.53
| Mail-in rebates | -$30.00
| Total | $766.53
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-07-11 02:20 EDT-0400 |

Here is what I changed:

CPU- The G4560 is a great budget CPU but you can easily do a much better CPU. The Ryzen 5 1600 is one of the best mid-ranged CPUs out there. While Intels i5 CPUs may perform better in gaming it is nothing significant and coupled with the fact that Ryzen CPUs perform better in productivity tasks for the most part and the fact that the 1600 has 6 cores/12 threads, Ryzen 5 CPUs have a much better value right now than Intel's i5 lineup. Here are some benchmarks: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6_spuDIs9Fo&t=883s. The vid is testing the Ryzen 5 1400 but the 1600 performs better anyways so expect about 5-15 frames more. Also the reason why the CPU and Mobo has custom prices is because Microcenter has a 50 dollar off bundle deal on the CPU/Mobo so definitely take advantage of that (mobo price is accounted for tax of the entire bundle). Here is the link to that: http://www.microcenter.com/site/products/amd_bundles.aspx. It'll be the center one under Ryzen 5 1600 of course.

Motherboard- Since we are going Ryzen a compatible motherboard is needed and the one above will get the job done just fine. Has plenty of I/O including USB 3.1, plenty of expansion/upgradability options like M.2 support and support for overclocking if you do change your mind in the future. Btw the motherboard you listed is way too expensive for that CPU and it's features will not be used fully mainly since the G4560 cannot be overclocked. Something along the price of the mobo I listed would be much better especially since it has the similar features.

Memory- Performance always comes first when building a PC. Sure that RAM model looks nice but is about 140 bucks, and even you can pay that the money would be better put into other parts of the build. Also 16 gigs of RAM is good but 8 gigs will be more than fine. As you can see here, there is almost no performance difference in many tasks when comparing 16 gigs of RAM and 8 gigs RAM: https://www.techspot.com/article/1043-8gb-vs-16gb-ram/. You can always add another 8 gigs anytime down the road too.

Storage- Is there a particular reason you need 3 TB? Seems like you are only gaming and you only listed 4 games. I don't even think you need 2 TB but I met in the middle anyways.

Video Card- Unless you already have that GPU, there is 0 reason to go for it in a new system to day. Not only does the GTX 1050 ti cost 50 bucks less, it performs much better. Here are some benchmarks comparing the 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UJMiHF5jbvQ

Case- Same case, but if you really want some LEDs you can get a LED strip like this one: https://www.amazon.com/Autai-Remote-Control-Magnetic-Computer/dp/B01M9H6LCQ/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1499752816&sr=8-4&keywords=pc+led+strip. The included case fans are fine and air flow in that case seems very good from reviews so cooling won't be a problem especially if you aren't overclocking.

PSU- Slightly higher wattage for less. Fully Modular PSUs aren't worth it imo unless you are using custom sleeved cables and the case has good cable managment so even if there are extra cables with the semi-modular PSU, you can hide them no problem.

Keyboard/Mouse- Included one since you said you needed one but didn't put one in in your build.

Let me know if you have any questions! Even as I was typing out these explanations I was going back and forth between different parts figuring out what would be best as you didn't provide too much details on what you need so I can change this build depending on what exactly you want.

I like the backlighting. Just couldn't find anything affordable that supported Dolby Vision.

Ended up just getting this instead, since it's cheap and I just wanted to brighten up the TV a bit since my room is dark.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B076X89GRW/

I ended up snowballing with my purchases going back to Spring.

• In Spring my 4-5 year old 40" Samsung LED started crapping out. Bottom half LEDs died, so the picture was darker than the top half.
  
• I bought a 43" LG 4K LED (43UJ6500), because I needed to replace the Samsung and the price was decent
  
• Really wanted to test the 4K stuff out on the TV, so I bought a PS4 Pro (GoW limited edition bundle).
  
• In October, I really wanted to see what 4K movies looked like, so I bought an LG UBK90 4K blu-ray player.
  
• Later in October, found a thread on some OLED deals people had been getting, so I scored an 65" LG C8 OLED.
  
• Bought a bunch of 4K movies, but found the LG 4K blu-ray player would freeze during some of them, so I returned it.
  
• In November I bought the Panasonic DP-UB820. Got a decent deal on it, since stock was difficult to find. Paid $80 below MSRP.
  
• The past few months thing were great, but I was getting annoyed by my soundbar setup. I had a Yamaha YSP-2200, which only supported the HDMI 1.4b spec, so switching between devices was pain.
  
• Then January hit, and I decided it was time to build a 3.1 setup, since the soundbar I was planning to buy would cost the same.
  
• Got the Yamaha RX-V585 AVR for great price since Boxing Day prices were still in effect, and got Best Buy to price match a Klipsch R-25C center speaker and a Klipsch R-10SW sub for well below their cost. The CSR ended up goofing and giving me an R-52C instead.
  
• Found a great deal on Kijiji for some Klipsch R-26F front speakers, but the deal fell through when the seller couldn't meet up with.
  
• Went to a local store with the intention of buying the R-26F, but found them rather small so I upgraded to the R-28F speakers instead.
  
• Almost right away, I also decided I wanted a better sub and a lot of people were saying to go for the BIC F12 based on posts I was reading. Great price and better frequency response than the Klipsch subs. While looking at the F12, I noticed the H-100II had slightly better specs for only a few bucks more, so I opted for that instead.
  
• I was good for a week or two, but after doing some research I wanted to upgrade my center speaker. Lucked out and found the Klipsch RC-62 II on Amazon.com for a reasonable price. A little more than double what I paid for the R-52C, but sounds quality is quite a bit better.
  
• Then I figured that I'd upgrade my 3.1 setup into a 3.1.2. Found a decent deal on some R-14SA Dolby Atmos speakers..
  
• At the same time, I wasn't thrilled with my AVR, so I found a great deal on an Onkyo TX-NR777. $100 less for the 2017 model, versus the Yamaha which had lower specs and was a 2018 model. The difference between the two has been like night and day, so I'm happy I returned the Yamaha.
  
• I was good for a week or two, until I decided to look into rear speakers. I figured, if I could find some Klipsch RS-42, RS-42 II, or RS-400 speakers for cheap, then I'd get them. Fortunately, a deal popped up on eBay. Scored two RS-400 in great condition for about $240CAD shipped. One speaker was like new, the other had a bit of wear on it, but not too significant.
  
• Now my setup is completed and I have a 5.1.2 surround sound setup. Just wanted some backlighting, and picked up the strip lights I linked above. Haven't attached them yet, but will when I have more time.
  
  What started off as a TV replacement for my bedroom, snowballed into a complete upgrade of my home theater from Spring 2018 to Winter 2019.
  

> Also this is my first time

Would it make you more comfortable if I lied to you and told you I'll be gentle?

Actually, for a budget build, and your first time it's not a bad start. Here's the issues I found:

• Motherboard might not be compatible with the CPU. It's the right socket, just not the right chip-set version to guarantee compatibility.
  
  
• Power supply. It's ok for what you have in there now... but some space to grow would be idea. The R9 280 and motherboard support dual video cards. Useful if down the road you get a ultra high resolution display or a 144Hz gaming monitor.
  
  > maybe a case with some sweet looking LEDS would be nice. if not thats cool
  
  I think we can get you started on that... But you'll need to stretch the budget some.
  
  
• 8GB White LED RAM
  
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_wmLqkIklx4
  
• $1 more than your selected RAM
  
  
• NZXT S340 in White
  
• Windowed case to show off the LED RAM
  
• Dust filtered
  
• Sleek and compact
  
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Hozx1o188Y
  
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9cNWOgbEXMI
  
• Plus 2 matching front intake fans.
  
• +$20 over your chose case. Worth it IMHO.
  
• +$15 for the needed Fans. Selected case needed additional fans for optimal airflow, so this is a bit of a wash.
  
  
• HIS's Blower Style R9 280.
  
• Looks a bit cooler with the exposed heat pipes on the side.
  
• Also cheaper and exhausts the hot air out of the case instead of recirculating it.
  
  
• Compatible motherboard.
  
• One of the more popular AMD boards.
  
• Simple black board so it blends in well with the White/Black color scheme.
  
• Little More expensive. Can't really get around it to ensure compatibility.
  
  
• SSD. No high end system today should be without at least a small @$60 120GB SSD for the OS. It makes such a night and day difference in general windows use. You want your computer to feel snappy, new and "next gen"? SSD is one of the key ingredients for that. I won't recommend a system without one. (List auto selects cheapest available)
  
  
• 750watt Power supply
  
• Just enough juice for if you decide to double up on video cards in the future.
  

• Also cheaper.
  

  PCPartPicker part list
  

  
  

  Type|Item|Price
  

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  CPU | AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor | $98.98 @ Amazon
  Motherboard | Gigabyte GA-990FXA-UD3 ATX AM3+ Motherboard | $108.00 @ Newegg
  Memory | Avexir Core Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory | $79.99 @ Newegg
  Storage | *Kingston SSDNow V300 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive | $58.99 @ NCIX US
  Storage | *Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive | $53.98 @ OutletPC
  Video Card | HIS Radeon R9 280 3GB IceQ OC Video Card | $159.99 @ Newegg
  Case | NZXT S340 (White) ATX Mid Tower Case | $69.98 @ Amazon
  Power Supply | EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply | $49.99 @ NCIX US
  Case Fan | NZXT RF-FN142-RB 50.0 CFM 140mm Fan | $7.65 @ Amazon
  Case Fan | NZXT RF-FN142-RB 50.0 CFM 140mm Fan | $7.65 @ Amazon
  | | Total
  | Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available | $695.20 (with rebates)
  
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  Additional items to fancy things up:
  
  

• NZXT Light Strip - $13 - http://www.amazon.com/NZXT-CB-LED10-WT-1-Metre-Sensitivity-Sleeved/dp/B0046Y7OI2/
  
• White Sleeved Cables - Around $50-$60 for a set of extensions.
  
  
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  Alternatively: Overclock the s#!+ out of a Pentium Anniversary Edition (more of a White/Blue theme):
  

  
  

  
  

  PCPartPicker part list
  

  
  

  Type|Item|Price
  

  ----|:----|:----
  CPU | Intel Pentium G3258 3.2GHz Dual-Core Processor | $59.49 @ Amazon
  CPU Cooler | Phanteks PH-TC12DX_BL 68.5 CFM CPU Cooler | $49.99 @ Newegg
  Motherboard | MSI Z97 PC MATE ATX LGA1150 Motherboard | $89.99 @ Newegg
  Memory | Avexir Core series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory | $79.99 @ Newegg
  Storage | *Kingston SSDNow V300 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive | $58.99 @ NCIX US
  Storage | *Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive | $53.98 @ OutletPC
  Video Card | HIS Radeon R9 280 3GB IceQ OC Video Card | $159.99 @ Newegg
  Case | NZXT S340 (White) ATX Mid Tower Case | $69.98 @ Amazon
  Power Supply | EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply | $49.99 @ NCIX US
  Case Fan | NZXT RF-FN142-RB 50.0 CFM 140mm Fan | $7.65 @ Amazon
  Case Fan | NZXT RF-FN142-RB 50.0 CFM 140mm Fan | $7.65 @ Amazon
  | | Total
  | Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available | $687.69 (with rebates)
  
  

• Could probably work the Intel build into more of a Black/Blue or Black/Red theme.
  

Sure!

So, here are the parts/products I used (all from Amazon, and available for Prime delivery):

• Lights
  
  
• Power supply
  
  
• Jumpers/connectors
  
  
• Wire (for linking cases to same remote & power source)
  
  (And, of course, Michaels Baseball Bat Cases)
  
  [Images are linked for appropriate descriptions below]
  
  First thing was finding the proper distance between the cases for mounting on the wall -- I've seen a ton of other folks doing these in different ways, but the one thing that always bugged me was not taking advantage of using the case as a shelf also, and just doing one right under/over the other, and not leaving room to display other things (like the in-box ones I have there)... plus, it solves the next issue:
  
  I wanted to use the same power & control for both cases (and have them linked together), but not have wires showing to link them... If I wasn't a renter, and knew this could be a permanent fixture, I would've popped holes in the wall to hide the cables, but since that's not an option, I used the in-box pops to hide the wire that runs from the bottom case to the one on top. I'm sure there are a number of other ways to accomplish the same thing, but this seemed like the best solution for me. Personally, I didn't care for the look of the LEDs running along the sides or the top of the cases, so I only ran a strip along the bottom of each case, saving some lights for some other random project down the road.
  
  So, in both cases, I drilled holes into both of the back bottom corners, and then Dremel-ed one of them a bit to allow the main power supply link/adapter to fit inside the case (it's about a 1/2" across in rectangular shape).
  
  The power comes from the wall below, which is behind a larger cube storage shelf, and the cable that leads into the bottom right of the lower case is 'hidden' behind that in-box Tony Stark.
  
  I wired up the bottom case first, and at the end of the strip, set up a jumper from the strip to the extension cable, and threaded enough to reach the top case, which connects to the other strip, running in the opposite direction. Eventually, there'll be a third case above these, which is why I drilled the extra hole in the other corner of the top case, to be prepped for another extension wire to run to the third (once I pick another one up and figure out what to fill it with).
  
  ...That more or less covers it, I think. :)
  
  Feel free to hit me up if you want any other info or pics, etc. It was frustrating at first, trying to figure out the easiest way to do what I had envisioned in my head, but it worked out in the end, so I'm pleased.
  
  Good luck with yours!
  
  edit: formatting

A lot of the $30 - $50 mirrors that are readily available at Walmart, Target etc. are really not that great. They're better than nothing, but that's about it. If she's as into makeup as you say she is, she's going to want something properly bright. If you're looking for a makeup mirror with lights built in already, you're going to have to invest around $80 - $100. Instead, if she already has a mirror, you can just add LED lights around the perimeter, and it works better than most makeup mirrors. Definitely better than the $30-$50 ones.

Here's what I use: this LED strip + this power adaptor. It's super easy to install if she already has a mirror, and it is BRIGHT. It's cheap (around $40CAD), and SUPER functional. I can't recommend it enough. You can probably even get a different adaptor with a switch/dimmer.

I'm using this, but with a different AC adapter: http://www.amazon.com/SUPERNIGHT-Waterproof-Flexible-300leds-Changing/dp/B00ASHP1CM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1412963572&sr=8-1&keywords=led+light+strip

Works great, super bright LEDs with variable brightness, colors and lighting modes. And cheap. Stick back on the strip that will attach to the glass and go up and down the sides. If you're OK with that, it is a great option. If not, then you want to hit up Ikea or amazon for lights that will stick to the tops or bottoms of each shelf.

As someone who lives in WA state where it already grey and dingy I still love my basement apartment and other basement apartments I've lived in. My current place is completely absent of natural lighting but it is always pretty dark and cold. I hate my overhead fluorescent lighting so I installed remote controlled rgb led strip lighting kinda like this. I lined the baseboards of my room and it gives nice controllable mood lighting. I also have a couple desk/reading lamps.

As for cozy I suggest rugs. I recently bought a large shag rug and can't imagine walking on the cold basement tile ever again. Also I suggest a cushy armchair or couch if you have room. I recently added a loveseat with giant cushions and even though I barely use my room feels way more like a room now. I'm a big fan of minimalist design but after living in so many basements that weren't originally intended to be bedrooms I found the right furniture (not just talking about beds) can make any room feel like a bedroom.

My last suggestion would be to get something on the wall. Like I said I like minimalism so I usually don't do posters or fancy wall decorations. However I found that large blank walls depress me just as much as no natural light, especially if the walls are white or grey. I usually put up a nice map or something that can stand on its own. In my current place though I just have one of the walls painted a nice deep dark crimson and it totally makes the simply because it adds color.

TLDR: RGB LED strip lighting is not to expensive and can transform the mood of any room as the push of a button on a remote.

Carbon rod. I joined the two pieces with a 3D-printed bushing around a ¼-20 stainless bolt, nesting into another 3D-printed bushing with a thermoset insert. This means that the staff can be broken down for storage or transport and that a camera can be mounted at half- or full-length.

LED strip.

This is the one that I used, but the radius of the rod is tight enough that the waterproofing rubber split and peeled off a bit. If I were making another one, I would go with the non-waterproof version. Either way, sheathing the whole pole in heat-shrink is probably a good move. I used this in 1-1/2 inch but smaller woul've worked.

To allow the staff to break in two and still work, I cut the strip and soldered on MT-30s via short wire leads. Worked great!

The camera is an insta360 One X. It's fine for what it is. Good for serious videography. The Samsung Gear 360 looks like a very nice, chesper alternative, and has video looping, so it'd be great in a "dashcam" role.

I'm not a fan of the Björksnäs, I find it better to have an all-glass cabinet as the entire collection is visible from any angle, and lighting is better. The frameless wallcase seems really nice, it's just up to you to decide if it's worth the price of 5 Detolfs in your eyes.

The LED strip lights are perfect for a figure collection and really easy to install. You just have to stick it to your cabinet and cut at the designated spots to the desired length. The most common setup is to stick it to the sides of your cabinet, it's easy and provides homogeneous lighting. However, although it's up to personal preference, i would maybe recommend the warm white version instead of the daylight white version .
I have tried both, and the daylight white seemed to blue-ish in my eyes while the warm white was more natural.
You can see how it looks here.

Hey, so I'm working on a project right now using led strips. I'm not using neopixels specifically but these that I found on Amazon. Anyways, the ones I got came with a clear protective rubber tubing which do a good job of keeping the strip in place and protects from bumping into stuff.

If Neopixels come with the same tubing, I think they'd be perfectly fine. The strips probably wont swing and move as much as if you used them without the tubing, but as long as you attach them to pvc really securely and seal the other end of the tubing you cut it should hold up!

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Type|Item|Price

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CPU | Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor | Purchased For $0.00
Motherboard | MSI Z97-GAMING 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard | Purchased For $0.00
Memory | G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory | $68.95 @ OutletPC
Storage | Crucial MX100 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive | $67.00 @ Amazon
Storage | Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive | $44.99 @ Amazon
Video Card | Sapphire Radeon R9 290 4GB Tri-X OC Video Card | $259.99 @ Newegg
Case | Fractal Design Define R5 w/Window (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case | $119.99 @ NCIX US
Power Supply | SeaSonic 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply | $95.98 @ Newegg
Monitor | Acer H276HLbmid 60Hz 27.0" Monitor | $229.99 @ Amazon
Other| NZXT White Led Strip 1m | $12.99
| Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts |
| Total | $899.88
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-03-12 19:05 EDT-0400 |

Here you are.

RAM: 8GB from a good brand, all you need to run every game you want.

Storage: As you asked 120gb ssd + 1tb hdd.

Video card: This beast will run almost every game with ultra-details at 1080p.

Case: Great case to build in. Nice and clean design, and it's pretty small for an ATX case. Sadly it's pretty hard to go smaller than this with a full-ATX motherboard like yours. :\

PSU: All the power you need, fully modular, very reliable. Seasonic is always great :)

Monitor: Full HD, 27", IPS, very small bezel. Should do the work :)

LEDs: I added a led strip. The link is from amazon, but you can buy it wherever you want. The case has a window so you'll see your machine in all its glory!

Not OP but if you want a recommendation on an RGB led strip I just bought this one and really like it. It's crazy good value for the price. Really strong magnets and bright leds with a remote too.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01M9H6LCQ/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

1. Yep! They won't cause burns unless the snake is able to rest against them, which isn't possible if they're installed correctly. They still need to be regulated with a thermostat however.
   
   
2. & 3. Yes you can, but unless you need the fluorescents for plants or something, I'd recommend going with LED strip lights. Something like this. I have them in mine. You can customize the color, which is nice, and since they don't produce very much heat you don't have to worry about installing guards and such like you would with fluorescents.
   
   

If you get some RGB, make sure its out of sight. You just want that ambient glow. Amazon has very cheap option for lighting that controls through your phone , turns on and off at a certain time. ( good for sleeping if you are in the same room) .

https://amzn.to/2TtHHEJ - Light Strips
https://amzn.to/2z7E3qZ - Really awesome bulbs , very cheap, better than HUE

When things settle down for me too, maybe :) money's tight but eventually if theyre still there when i can, i will.

We also bought the connector clips (so it can bend around corners and stuff), extra wire (for extra length), and connector ends (for the extra wire).

The whole thing is super easy and quick to put up! As a warning, the peel and stick backing isn't good at all, so i would recommend buying stuff to help it stay. We used sticky tack since it doesn't hurt the surface so we can take it off if we need to. We left it on a long time (6 hours) and it barely heated up at all. Just about as warm as a starbucks coffee cup. As long as it's not on all the time it shouldnt heat up at all

I use to have LED lights (90W LED grow light, 2 inches above my cactus) and they were pretty happy, except the pinkish blue color really hurts my eye and make my room like Christmas year round. I switched to a 125W CFL and a 4x 24w T5HO (both around 10000lm, 2-3 inches above the plant). so far I couldn't tell the difference other than a couple dollar more in power bill and a lot more pleasant light.

none of my cactus etiolated under those lights yet (4 months under LED and 2 under CFL/T5HO) so far I like the CFL better because I can upgrade it to a 200w/switch the spectrem to red easily to induce flower. but that sum up all the experience I have with lights, hopefully it helps

Well now that super blows. Idk man. I’ve seen people with good results using stuff like this But I have no experience in that department. Maybe you could get away with it since its like the rope style, which is a very popular led style the world over?
Edit: Spelling

Landscape edging: https://thd.co/1iWcILO

LEDs: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JQV6Q4I/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_lBEgzbGCKJFKQ

Power supply: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01KM3OIAW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_dCEgzbZV2F3W3

Switch: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01CM30TQM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_WCEgzb9027XB0

I used contact cement to help keep the LEDs on the edging.

I'll add pictures of the whole deal tonight.

Glad Y'all like it! 😊

I bought a DreamScreen just before they went out of business permanently.

A friend saw it and bought this knockoff on Amazon. It’s not quite as good but works well enough. And as an added bonus it doesn’t care what the input is - the lights are solely based on what’s on the screen.

Purchase List:

Optoma HD27 1080p 3D DLP Home Theater Projector - amazing image quality and extremely bright - can almost watch the screen with all the lights on: https://www.amazon.com/Optoma-HD27-1080p-Theater-Projector/dp/B01JR7G672

Homegear 100” HD Motorized 16:9 Projector Screen W/ Remote Control - works very well, packaged and arrived in great condition: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00J22TNRI

Yamaha RX-V379BL 5.1-Channel A/V Receiver with Bluetooth: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00V5VJ3TM

2 ELAC B6 Debut Series 6.5" L & R Speakers by Andrew Jones: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B014GSEQ06

1 ELAC C5 Debut Series 5.25" Center Speaker by Andrew Jones: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B014GSEQWE

AmazonBasics High-Speed HDMI Cable: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B014I8TC4E

Monoprice Affinity Premium 14AWG Braided Speaker Wire: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B015YN6G9G

VideoSecu 2 Heavy duty PA DJ Club Adjustable Height Satellite Speaker Stand Mount: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000VRREPG

Projector Mount - VideoSecu LCD/DLP Projector Ceiling Mount Bracket: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000IDC0K2

2x LED Lighting for Bar/Couch: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00V27VX7E

Thanks! I used these NXZT 1m LED strips. They were very easy to install and use, but you need a free PCIE slot (like where you'd mound a GPU). For $12, it is easily a bargain compared to $8 for 30cm of LEDs.

Edit: PCIE Slot, not backplate.


Sorry about the side pane cracking. Mine is only flush against the cable -- it is not being warped. The 960 were frequently too tall for the air 240.

Yeah, from the looks of it, your LED strip is a "dumb" RGB, in that each color channel, ie Red, Green, and Blue, each gets its own voltage line, along with a fourth ground wire. This means that the WHOLE strip will always be the same color based on whatever voltage is coming from your controller.


In my experience, all of the music reactive controllers are built to control addressable LED strips, most commonly of the WS2812B variety.


In order to connect your current controller to a usable strip, you'll need to buy an addressable strip like this one


I highly recommend checking out the adafruit LED tutorial. The whole world of LEDs can get pretty overwhelming pretty fast, but once you have a solid understanding of electrical currents, circuitry, and LED formats, you'll find yourself taking on increasingly ambitious projects!!


If you need any other pointers or suggestions on where to start looking, please shoot me a DM any time :D

I used led light strips from amazon to help with my light. LE 300 SMD 5050 LEDs Flexible Strip Lights, 6000K Daylight White, Non-waterproof, 12 Volt, Indoor Party Christmas Holiday Festival Celebration Home Decoration 16.4ft https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JQV6Q4I/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_k6lQAbC1AT23Y They put out the same color light as the soft box and ring light.

What do look for when it comes to affordable case lights? There doesn't seem to be a go-to brand other than Hue, but I don't need a ton of features, mostly just interested in bright white LEDs with easy installation.

EDIT:
Just ended up getting one of these, I don't really have the spare card slots to mount it, but I should be able to figure it out.

Right now I have three of these, they're dirt cheap and it really shows in the construction quality (cheap plastic, fiberboard back, zero waterproofing, included hanging wires are useless) but they work extremely well and the cons are pretty easily overcome. I have mine mounted with small zip ties to the underside of the shelf above the growing area which keeps it safe from water and damage and removes the need for the crappy mounting wire. The oldest one has been on 14 hours a day for four months and is working as well as the day I got it. Here's my new seedling set up that is a slight improvement over the one that produced the plants shown right now I have Droseras finlaysoniana, venusta, tokianesis, Filiformis red, auriculata, hookeri, Nidiformis, Capensis, and burmannii either germinating or as small plants and will be sewing binata, Capensis wide leaf, and intermedia cuba next week, plus I have a tray of ~50 sensitive plants, 8 dancing plants, 15 drosyphylum, and a couple desert rose seeds all germinating in a greenhouse. The plan is to sell most of the drosera at the end of the summer if they're big enough and make back some of what I've spent collecting.

While the sarcastic remarks are accurate, you can try different smart LED and dynamic contrast settings to see if any improve things. You may need to be in 'Movie' picture mode to edit these.

Bias lighting will also go a long way in masking the issue, as well as helping improve overall contrast

https://www.amazon.com/Luminoodle-USB-Bias-Lighting-Backlight/dp/B076X89GRW/ref=mp_s_a_1_2_sspa?crid=PDNZU04LFBS9

Thanks! Yeah I will post some on here after I finish spinning for the night.

Essentially you just need something like this...
http://www.amazon.com/SUPERNIGHT-Waterproof-Flexible-300leds-Changing/dp/B00ASHP1CM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1410223839&sr=8-1&keywords=led+light+strip

and the acrylic platter. The Pro-Ject series all have enough clearance to fit the lights under, I assume most will. Then I just diffused them a bit with a very thin layer of hot glue. You could probably even do it with a normal platter if there is room and have a cool glow coming out from under it!

Similar to these

LE® 12V Flexible LED Strip Lights Kit, LED Tape, Warm White, 300 Units 3528 LEDs, Non Waterproof, Light Strips,Pack of 16.4ft/5m, All Accessories Included https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00MHLIELM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awd_YEsPwbY28JPW2

You don't see the strip itself unless you put your head under the cabinet, so they don't have to look super pretty. They are run with low voltage between each gap down through floor and back up, because it was an after thought in our remodel. On a switched outlet.

People pay way too much for "nice looking"units when hiding them is a much better choice.

First, my needs:

1. Power 1/2 LED monitors at ~30W each
   
2. Occasionally charge laptop
   
3. LED lighting
   
4. 2 Maxxair fans
   
   
   Second, the components:
   
   Panels/controller https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00B8L6EFA
   
   Battery https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01ACKDGPS
   
   Y connectors https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01N4ELRSH
   
   Cable entry https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01CSEXW2S
   
   2 Gauge wire https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00KD2756W
   
   Terminal rings https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005V9UWB2
   
   Crimp tool https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003X51S00
   
   Terminal block https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000S5Q2VS
   
   Busbars https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0091VHLW4
   
   Inverter https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004MDXS0U
   
   Vent vans https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002OW5JIU
   
   Monitors https://www.asus.com/us/Monitors/PB278Q/
   
   Puck lights https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00ODSAR12
   
   Strip lights https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01IQOV13G
   
   Fuse box https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001P6FTHC
   
   Killswitch https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005DUUL9W
   
   Switches https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06XFJW1SB
   
   Dimmer https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00L8KP16E
   
   
   I know my needs are fairly minimal. I see opportunity to grow with this system if I ever need to. I’m excited to lay it out with the actual parts soon and begin thinking about it in the real world.
   
   Any suggestions, info or questions are completely welcome. I know little about electrical, only what I’ve learned from reddit and youtube. Thanks pals and again /u/StolidSentinel for the help and replies to all my messages and questions!

Walmart sells LED rope lights in-store that come in different colors. They are intended for outdoors decoration and located in the lighting section (hardware and light bulbs, not lamps) of the store. However, these are not battery powered, and as far as I can tell, you cannot program them to flash on and off.

An alternative would be to solder some waterproof LED strips to a DC connector, which you can then plug into a battery pack. If you go this route, make sure you research voltage and all that (not my strong suit, so I can't help you there). Also, make sure your battery source is protected in some sort of waterproof container, or just unplug it and keep it inside when not in use.

I use 2 LED sets. One on the back of my desk, and one behind the monitors.

LED set behind the monitor

LED set behind the desk

I bought both in 2014, and they're still going strong. Definitely worth the money for its looks and ambience. A bit of advice when buying LEDs: make sure you buy sets of LEDs from the same manufacturer. LED color varies between manufacturers, and it'll suck if you have (eg) two different shades of blue.

Hope that helped

I just bought this based off of another redditors opinion.

iPower 54W 4 Feet 2-Bulbs T5 Grow Light System with Stand Rack for Plant Growing, 6400K https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01E9IO770/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_GLbTzb84A2H5C

I also have two of these and they seemed to work pretty well last year:

TaoTronics Led Grow lights Bulb , Grow Lights for Indoor Plants, Grow Lamp for Hydroponics Greenhouse Organic, Plant Lights ( E26 12w 3 Bands) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00GNWK2XO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_hNbTzbGJS8TFB

I also saw somebody posting this the other day and basically outlined a wire rack with it. So cool!

ABelle LED Strip Light Plant Grow Lights 16.4ft 5050 SMD Waterproof Full Spectrum Red Blue 4:1 Growing Lamp for Aquarium Greenhouse Hydroponic Plant Garden Flowers (5 M) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01NAC7ZOC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_lObTzbWHR06R5

Yeah, Hitlights are good. I have these:
https://www.amazon.com/HitLights-Weatherproof-Light-Strip-Starter/dp/B006JUW77Y/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1468857275&sr=8-1&keywords=hitlights and they are pretty cool - I actually use them on my back porch, but will work good for what you're doing

you don't really need one at all. I've had plenty of luck without them, however you know what would fit really well on a minifridge?
Couldnt find the one i was thinking of, but i have a few that are about 12inch square and they work really well for small quarter growing
http://www.amazon.com/Erligpowht-Indoor-Garden-Plant-Hanging/dp/B00S2DPYQM/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1451918969&sr=8-3&keywords=LED+GROW+LIGHT

USB LED Strip Light Kit,Topled Light® 4 Pre-Cut Strips & 3 Wire Mounting Clips & 44 Key Mini Remote Control Multicolor RGB Home Accent LED Tape Light Strip for TV Backlight https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01KXUX6SO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_22qBDb27JYSH9

Works pretty well and remote is fun.

Maybe it was just my experience, but I've ordered many different brands of EL wire on Amazon from different sellers. As much as they kind of work, they aren't that bright. For each separate color, you can get a separate controller box for them. The more EL wire you attach to one controller box, the dimmer the light will be.

Will the EL wire basically be wrapped around the hook or are you incorporating it into the shell of the hook itself? In other words, will it look like it's glowing from within or are you just making it look like a Christmas tree?

I've seen people construct the hook and add color changing LEDs inside then cover the entire hook with a clear worbla to hide the LEDs and wires. This gives it an inner glow effect. You could do this same method w/ the EL wire, but it may not be as bright.

I highly recommend an LED light strip like one of these. You can set them to one color, or have them change with the music. Very enjoyable.

Yes, though as far as I am aware Philips Ambilight is the original (they've been putting it in TVs since the early 2000's).

If I were to do it I would do the Arduino method, but I wouldn't recommend buying the Adalight Kit from Adafruit. It is overpriced, you can get 16.4 feet of addressable LED strip with power supply for $25-35, which is enough for a 50" TV, and then you just need the Arduino.

And if you have Philips Hue Lights or Yeelights already, their are programs for both to match your display. Though those won't have quite the same effect, as you won't have a bunch of individual LEDs.

Additionally if someone wants a cheapish plug and play option this looks good: www.amazon.com/dp/B07JKVKZX8

I haven't tried it but the concept seems more convenient for a TV. It uses a camera pointing down at the screen to detect the colors, which may be less precise, but means you can have it work with multiple inputs easily.

If you have the budget hue blubs are cool you can change the color with your phone. Never used one but stuff like This are cool.

This Loominoodle light strip. I like that its USB powered, so I just plug it into my TV's USB port and it goes on and off with the TV. My only wish is that there were controls to adjust the brightness

It looks good but it's pretty pricy imo. Are there any cheaper alternatives? Do you know anything about this one? https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01IQOV13G/ref=mp_s_a_1_12?ie=UTF8&qid=1498335699&sr=8-12&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=led+strip

Might want to try some LED strips. I ordered these on Amazon that seem to have good reviews. I have a little more room, so think I'm going to make a hood to put the lights in so I can adjust the height. If you want narrow shelves though, you could just stick them on the bottom of the upper shelf and get them pretty close.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01KXUX6SO/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Nothing expensive, but they look great.

I changed a few things. Since you like lights, consider something like this:https://www.amazon.com/Flexible-Changing-Ribbon-Ledwholesalers-2034rgb/dp/B00476B908

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I used these, just last night. Worked great. I recommend these to mount them. http://i.imgur.com/3v4IoBA.jpg

All good man, it's honestly one of those really cheap strips you can get on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M9H6LCQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_SeM7ybHBW958B

I can deal with that...

I bought these a while back to put in my safe. They are amazing. I wonder if I could rig them up on a bike though?

Bought a set of these for my Son:

https://www.amazon.com/Topled-LightUSB-Light-Multicolor-Backlight/dp/B01KXUX6SO/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1492794760&sr=8-7&keywords=USB+RGB+LED+Strip

and a USB 2.0 Header to Female USB to power it from inside the case:

https://www.amazon.com/StarTech-Motherboard-4-Pin-Header-USBMBADAPT/dp/B000IV6S9S/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1492794817&sr=8-5&keywords=USB+2.0+Header+to+Female+USB

All up just under 20 bucks and it looks real nice.

It's not magnetic, just 3M adhesive, but if you really wanted to you could pick up some magnetic sheets from pretty much any hobby store for a few bucks and glue them on.

I'm also using an H801 with ESPEasy and a lights plugin. It sounds like many of these controllers are supported by OpenHAB and Home Assistant out of the box now, but I feel better knowing what the firmware is doing. I'm controlling it with OH and a Xiaomi motion sensor.

I used these 2835 strips. My only complaint is they aren't really a warm white, but I think that's a pretty common complaint with most of these kinds of strips.

Also, go ahead and buy the clip on connectors. I thought it would be cleaner and take up less space just to solder wires to the pads.... didn't really think about how I was going to solder it upside down under the cabinet.

I have one of these: SUPERNIGHT (TM) 16.4ft 5M Waterproof Flexible 300leds Color Changing RGB SMD5050 LED Light Strip Kit RGB 5M +24Key Remote+12V Power Supply

It is Extremely bright and could easily light up a bedroom or small office.

I've had a good year so far with some popular LED strip lights from Amazon. It's plugged into a switchable outlet. I added some hot glue on the ends.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00MHLIELM

Some plants also need lights during summer days

Plant photosynthesis need light. Red light promote plant production germination , flowering, Blu-ray can enhance the chloroplasts of activities to promote plant photosynthesis.
Red:Blue=4:1 would be ok, Wavelength: Red 625-660nm; Blue: 450-465nm

https://www.amazon.com/plant-grow-lights/dp/B01NAC7ZOC

Thanks for the reply! I'm entirely unexperienced with light stuff, nor do I paint. Is the following generally the same thing and would work as well you think?

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HSF65MC/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00HSF65MC&linkCode=as2&tag=modelworks00-20&linkId=MON2WYWVXAHYGYID

Or these?

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00JQV6Q4I/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00JQV6Q4I&linkCode=as2&tag=modelworks00-20&linkId=TJKSNJVM57R7FDLE

TV backlights are amazing, if you play a lot at night.

Hey man, I would return those LED sets and get this one:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06Y15YVFN/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I have it and it's amazing. The transitions are smooth and simple. Those ones definitely don't look like it.

USB-powered LED strips might be a good choice, you can use a USB power bank for a cell phone to power the lights.

LED strips are easy to work with because they can be shortened by cutting on the designated areas, shaped to the design you want, there are extension cables for putting multiple strips on one circuit.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01KXUX6SO/

(not necessarily this exact item, but one like it)

For Arian I would get this shoot I might buy them for myself right now. Based on her list she seems like a pretty cool chick.

For you this [dress](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B073B2CRRZ/?coliid=I1N9L3SVFEFLMO&colid=DVZD2IHRV52U&psc=1&ref\_=lv\_vv\_lig\_dp\_it] it looks so comfortable for summer)

Static color. I'd hate if they were responsive. I have these for both my monitor and my TV. They help with eye strain A LOT and I honestly think it helps with the contrast of colors.

This is my next project...

https://github.com/steve228uk/homebridge-magichome

SUPERNIGHT WIFI Wireless LED Smart Controller Working with Android and IOS System Mobile Phone Free App for 16.4ft 300 LEDs RGB LED Light Strips https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01JS0KEBW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_XJn-ybKJ9WEBS

Alightings 4pin LED Connector Connect Wire to Strip, Applicable for 10 mm 5050 RGB Waterproof LED Strip Lights, 22 - 20 AWG Cable Without Stripping the Wires https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01I8CDF58/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_jKn-ybEXT5PVQ

EvZ 4 Color 10m RGB Extension Cable Line for LED Strip RGB 5050 3528 Cord 4pin https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DPQMKBS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_yKn-ybSYT4318

EPBOWPT 12V 5A Power Supply AC Adapter for 5050 3528 RGB LED Strip Light Low Voltage Device https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01KT20TNG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_OKn-ybWC82QCH

SUPERNIGHT (TM) 16.4FT 5M SMD 5050 Waterproof 300LEDs RGB Color Changing Flexible LED Strip Light https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DTOAWZ2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_4Kn-ybSM88NFB

Thanks!

The HitLights kit is a joke in Canada. Amazon.com: $29.99. Amazon.ca: $70.97. eBay it is, then.

I posted the link in another comment, just select the size. I spent 30 on these, they're nice but I think it would be better to buy the ones with the camera that senses the dominant color

Yeah we used lights like this LEDwholesalers 12V 16.4ft RGB Color-Changing Flexible LED Ribbon Strip Light in White PCB, 2034RGB-R2 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00476B908/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_qE4RybXBXEDZ6

We just epoxied them to the bottom and ran power from the core power module

There’s definitely a way to do it using a computer program (or arduino/raspberry pi). As for off the shelf, the closest I’ve seen is this unit which is made for putting led tape light around the edge of a tv and it will output the average colors around the perimeter of the hdmi feed. Though you’d probably end up needing to modify so much you’d be better off writing code... I just thought it was a relevant device.

Here's the strip I'm using. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B018X04ES2/ref=oh_aui_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1. I'm using these lights for a music performance so just white strips aren't an option. I'm currently using these https://www.amazon.com/Makerfocus-Charging-Lithium-Battery-Protection/dp/B071RG4YWM/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1549826895&sr=8-5&keywords=charger+module. With a fully charged battery, I'm still not getting as much brightness as when I have the charger module plugged in via USB or adding a battery at both ends, but would like to just use 1 battery if possible. I won't be running the lights at full white except for the end of the show.

Beat $26 I've ever spent! Great to set the vibe/mood https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01IQOV13G/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_NYiYAbG3SCAPX

Cold cathode kits work fairly well. If you're set on LEDs, this one seems pretty good

I've used the DMXking LeDMX4 PRO (get the variable volatge version,) they run up to 4 full 300px strips and talk Artnet/SACN to your console; you'll need a 12v power supply rated for the strips, and 12v WS2811B, 5m strips. You'll need 8 universes free to do 4 5m strips.

DMX king:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MXZS2LS/ref=sspa_dk_detail_1?psc=1&pd_rd_i=B01MXZS2LS&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEyVTlNVFdEQVlZUVk4JmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMzkyOTI2MzhLMzFDRjdESFJBNSZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwNzQwNDQyMzBNNkw3RDlUWEtYWSZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2RldGFpbCZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=

Strip:

https://www.amazon.com/ALITOVE-Individually-Addressable-Flexible-Waterproof/dp/B018X04ES2/ref=sr_1_14?keywords=12v+5m+pixel+strip&qid=1569260147&sr=8-14

Well I really should shell out the extra 50 bucks, but will this work as a good enough alternative?

The lights are these

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B076X89GRW?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_pd_title

Just something subtle that helps with eye strain, thought it was cheap enough to just try out a while back and I've liked them.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00V27VX7E/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apap_T6VS9W2kOJRCV
Try these out. Just got them yesterday, they're great

looks like the same set of strip lights I use for my TV. goes for ~$30 USD on Amazon

Led Strip Light Waterproof 600leds 32.8ft 10m Waterproof Flexible Color Changing RGB SMD 5050 600leds LED Strip Light Kit with 44 Keys IR Remote Controller and 12V 5A Power Supply
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01IQOV13G/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_ygQdBbVP0EPZ2

There are ready made kits that you can buy from amazon that have everything you need to do it as a solid strip. If you want to do individual strips you'd need to also buy wiring to link the led strips together.

https://www.amazon.com/LED-Waterproof-RGB-Controller-DotStone/dp/B06Y15YVFN/ref=br_lf_m_u436xrqhxj5c58k_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&s=hi

Yes! got them from amazon https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00V27VX7E/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B072QWJRBS/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I am currently in the process of building one of these OpenAg Food Computers and this item is not on the list that I purchased. I do have some white LED adhesive strips off amazon, which it looks right now that they will be for illumination of the computer side of the unit. Inside the growth chamber we have two Erligpowht 45W LED: https://www.amazon.com/Erligpowht-Indoor-Garden-Plant-Hanging/dp/B00S2DPYQM/ref=sr_1_fkmr2_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1443799150&sr=8-2-fkmr2&keywords=grow+led+panel+erwl

These will be the main source of lighting growing the plants. The white LEDs are only for visual appeal, which I'm assuming would be the same for those LEDs by GE.

I've been using [this] (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01LR3RAVU/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1) for the past few weeks and really happy with it.

Any.. if you're willing to cut the strip, that is just a cut off of what's at my battlestation (yet to be posed).

Those specifically are super night 12v 5m strip I got on Amazon for like $20
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00ASHP1CM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_SKKYCbN7TKKQ1

I mounted these above my workbench, they're super brightL

http://www.amazon.com/Flexible-Lights-Daylight-Lumens-Non-waterproof/dp/B00JQV6Q4I

and then you just need a power adapter:

http://www.amazon.com/Power-Adapter-Transformers-Supply-Strip/dp/B00DKSI0S8

I mounted them facing down, behind a piece of wood so i see the lights directly.

you can get rgbleds super cheap. https://www.amazon.ca/150LEDs-5050SMD-Remote-Control-Supply/dp/B01N8XCKNE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1527683705&sr=8-1&keywords=rgb+led+strip

25 cad with a power supply and remote.

Weatherproof RGB 150 LED Light Strip Kit - 16.4 Foot Multicolor SMD 5050 Strips with Adhesive, 44 Key Remote & Power Supply - Cuttable, Connectable, & Customizable - For TV, PC, Kitchens, Decks & More https://www.amazon.com/dp/B006JUW77Y?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf

Work fine, but MSI gaming app has like 8 colors on it

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I ordered these. I think they're ok. Not as flexible as I'd have liked.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B06Y15YVFN?psc=1&ref=yo_pop_mb_yo_pop_mb_pd_t2

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Valspar Weathered Crackle Glaze
Standard 1x6 boards for the 3-sided box
Standard 1x2 boards for the trim
Plywood for top Surface
Plastic Net Pots, River Rocks, & Rubbermaid 2.5 Gal Container for the water
You will also need nutrients to add weekly and a pH tester with pH Up/Down solution to control the resevoir pH.

I would probably get a set (matched controller and LED strip)...something like this:

http://www.amazon.com/SUPERNIGHT-Waterproof-Flexible-300leds-Changing/dp/B00ASHP1CM/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1416200267&sr=8-4&keywords=12V+led+strip+12ft&pebp=1416200283824

And use a car battery in place of the power supply. Even better would be if you could get a car relatively close and run wires from the battery...and start the car every once in a while to keep things charged up.

For lighting I'm using this adhesive USB LED strip kit off Amazon. I took one strip and stuck it to the back of the desk behind my PC (out of frame obviously), then I stuck one behind my monitor, and the other to the left side of my monitor. I'm honestly surprised the adhesive stuck to the particle board crap my desk is made of. I thought I was gonna have to jerry rig something. The included IR remote is "meh." It works, but some of the buttons aren't labeled how they should be. 1 shade of "Orange" is actually yellow. "Yellow" is yellow-green, "pink" is actually purple, so on and so forth. They were only $12 though, so I'm pretty pleased with them.

Here's the one I got.

Power Practical Luminoodle USB Bias Lighting - LED TV Backlight Strip - Ambient Home Theater Light, TV Accent Lighting to Reduce Eye Strain, Improve Contrast - White - X-Large (41"-59" TV) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B076X89GRW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_YbBADb6Q407FB

They have different sizes and a pro version that comes with a remote. You should be ok with just the strip. I only got the remote because my Sony TV doesn't power off the USB ports when I turn it off.

I just returned my hue because it dawned on me it's just one solid color. One end lost its white too in less than a week with less than an hour use.

I bought these instead. Much better color!

DreamColor LED Strip Lights Built IC, Minger 9.8FT/3M LED Lights Sync to Music, Waterproof RGB Rope Light with APP, 5050 Flexible Strip Lighting, LED Tape Lights, Led String Lights Kit, 12V UL Listed https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07G5J2BH3/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_UwM0BbHCKWJK4

yes i do! https://www.amazon.ca/150LEDs-5050SMD-Remote-Control-Supply/dp/B01N8XCKNE/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1539574584&sr=8-3&keywords=led+light+strip

Sure! The reactor itself is a Aquatop MR-30 which I bought used for $20. Its powered by an Aquatop SWP-1300 pump. The lights are from Amazon. Here’s the link .

With shipping and tax and everything it comes out to $50 which is much more reasonable, but I'm wondering how large of a difference there would be compared to this strip that I've heard general good things about (but not nessicsary in a professional setting)

Luminoodle USB Bias Lighting: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B01LR3RAVU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_JKBqDbQ5BZX9N

Soldering is a good skill to have and basic soldering irons are very inexpensive. Try it!

Your other option is to buy longer wire and use strip to wire connectors on both ends of the wire.

Ah, my bad. I've done a bit with steel wool and it looked just like that.

When you say RGB strip, are you referring to something like this: http://www.amazon.com/Flexible-Changing-LED-Strip-Ledwholesalers/dp/B00476B908/ref=sr_1_1/177-0243205-1842624?ie=UTF8&qid=1375203144&sr=8-1&keywords=led+rgb+strip+lights

I dabble in light painting myself and I'm always looking for new light styles. That's a really cool effect.

Based on the remotes at the left, I think these are them :)

Just need it for a week or two more until I set up my grow tent. I have a 45w red/blue LED (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00S2DPYQM/ref=od_aui_detailpages00?ie=UTF8&psc=1), this 24w, and a few CFLs should be good for 2 plants in a grow tent.

You may have to learn to solder, since I haven't personally bought any 'kits' with batteries and on/off packs like you can with EL wire. I found these places with a quick search:

http://www.usledsupply.com/shop/led-rope-lights/rgb-full-color-strips.html\
http://www.flexfireleds.com/rgb-color-changing-strip-light/
http://www.amazon.com/Ledwholesalers-Changing-Flexible-Yourself-Controller/dp/B0040FJ27S/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1347048661&sr=8-1&keywords=led+strip http://www.amazon.com/Flexible-Changing-LED-Strip-Ledwholesalers/dp/B00476B908/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1347048681&sr=8-2&keywords=led+strip+rgb

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00ASHP1CM/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1421788516&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SY200_QL40&dpPl=1&dpID=513lsSALUmL&ref=plSrch while this is cheap and awesome I've already had color changing issues and that was within the first 2 hours of out of the box. It worked perfectly at first but either the sensor or the remote is screwing up.

Thanks. I have these leds. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M9H6LCQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_Wo3CzbVRDXCWD

They're mounted in the front next to the fan housing.


Question, do you have problem with dust collecting on the glass? My air pressure is perfectly setup but it seems to only collect on my glass.

Yes,

Led Strip Light Waterproof... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01IQOV13G?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

i found this plant strip interested, is there any discount for this item?

https://www.amazon.com/plant-grow-light-strip/dp/B01NAC7ZOC

Here you go. You can get waterproof vs. not waterproof. I like the waterproof because it has a soft coating over it instead of exposed LED so it doesn't snag on wires. You can get different lengths as well, just make sure you get the kit that comes with the power supply

http://www.amazon.com/SUPERNIGHT-Waterproof-Flexible-300leds-Changing/dp/B00ASHP1CM/ref=sr_1_11?ie=UTF8&qid=1412572118&sr=8-11&keywords=led+light

Are we talking strips for a desk or for a PC?

If it's for a PC, these strips from Deepcool are 18$.

If it's for a desk, you have many, many wheels of taped strips for 20-25$. Got these specifically myself, which have been serving me well for close to 2 years now.

well as of right now i dont have any stuff to work with just trying to get the shopping list. the thought here is to make it easy to use and fix. as for control all it has to do is red, green, yellow and strobe but i wanted to make it where the owner of the track could do other things if he wanted to. the lights would most likely be on really long runs of wires. what i was looking to buy was,
[DMX controller] (https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/733413-REG/CHAUVET_OBEY_3_Obey_3.html),[3 channel decoder](https://www.amazon.com/Inkbird-Constant-Voltage-Decoder-DC12-24V/dp/B00Q2I2GHY/ref=pd_sim_267_45?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B00Q2I2GHY&pd_rd_r=HQ13ZCFGFMN3YH702J0S&pd_rd_w=EPiPn&pd_rd_wg=PcqMq&psc=1&refRID=HQ13ZCFGFMN3YH702J0S),[LED lights x8](https://www.amazon.com/LEDwholesalers-16-4ft-Color-Changing-Flexible-2034RGB-R2/dp/B00476B908)

Usually something like this

I'm planning to connect around 45 feet of led strip. What power supply would I need to connect them? I have ones like to these: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01IQOV13G/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_cwoJzb8JT558F

Like THIS

Try getting a bias lighting kit. It helps a lot in general, and they are cheap on Amazon.

Example (I do not necessarily recommend this model)

Here's a strip of color changing leds:
http://www.amazon.com/Flexible-Changing-LED-Strip-Ledwholesalers/dp/B00476B908/ref=sr_1_3?s=musical-instruments&ie=UTF8&qid=1347821566&sr=1-3&keywords=ledwholesalers

And here's a sound controller:

http://www.amazon.com/HitLights-Activated-Controller-Changing-Plug-And-Play/dp/B007RGRJ36/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1347821263&sr=8-8&keywords=sound+activated+light

Comes out at just under $50 on Amazon with prime shipping!

Added it myself, works on any 5V USB port your TV should have. Here is the product. There are probably cheaper versions of it available, but this one was recommended by a colleague.

I bought these and they work well. I've had them on for 8 hours, I just touched them and they aren't really even warm. They have 3M on the back and you can cut them to fit.

I'm thinking of buying an RGB LED strip for photography purposes but I'm confused on how this works. I can buy a remote separately to control the lights but how is it powered? Through AC? Or outlet? Is it a simple plug and play out of the box or is there some sort of modification I have to make to it?

Here's one I'm looking at but I don't quite understand how this is set up.

https://www.amazon.com/LEDwholesalers-Color-Changing-LED-Strip-2034RGB-R2/dp/B00476B908

I use these! I have them around my desk and monitors (not plugged in for the pic because it was giving a weird glare), also behind my TV.

Amazon $25 only! It makes the whole setup come together.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B076X89GRW?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_image

You get something like this, and something like this.

The controller will include driver software and an interface for manipulating the LED strip. This controller includes documentation for scripting control and to make function calls through the Windows API for your own development purposes. You will have to find or create your own solution for hotkey mapping.

SUPERNIGHT (TM) 16.4ft 5M Waterproof Flexible 300leds Color Changing RGB SMD5050 LED Light Strip Kit RGB 5M +24Key Remote+12V Power Supply https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00ASHP1CM/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_6VVeub1Y1R4WQ

These are the ones I have

LED Strip Lights LED Lights Sync to Music 16.4Ft/5M LED Light Strip 300 LED Lights SMD 5050 Waterproof Flexible RGB Strip Lights IR Controller+12V 3A Power by DotStone https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06Y15YVFN/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_71GxCbSZX6ZZ5

Here's the Amazon one: http://www.amazon.com/SUPERNIGHT-Waterproof-Flexible-300leds-Changing/dp/B00ASHP1CM/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1414901980&sr=8-8&keywords=led+rgb

I got this one from amazon

haha, I actually have some conduit running on the wall you cant see well because of the lighting, so i'll just hide it there. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00ASHP1CM/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I have this TV and I have the [Luminoodle] (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01LR3RAVU/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s02?ie=UTF8&psc=1) and it works fine. The only thing is that the USB will stay powered for 15 minutes after you turn off the TV. Get the Large if you want it to all the way around the back of the TV. I get a lot of compliments on the way it looks and think it makes the TV picture look sharper and darker. The TCL has a horrible backlight and this fixes that somewhat.

http://www.amazon.com/NZXT-CB-LED10-WT-1-Metre-Sensitivity-Sleeved/dp/B0046Y7OI2/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1458010612&sr=8-3&keywords=nzxt+white+led

These are connected via molex!

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0046Y7OI2/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

MOLEX

I found them here.

LED Light strip.

They also sell LED ribbon kits with a similar remote. Some of them are waterproof up to 300 feet.

http://www.amazon.com/SUPERNIGHT-Waterproof-Flexible-300leds-Changing/dp/B00ASHP1CM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1421353369&sr=8-1&keywords=led+strip+kit

You'd probably need to silicone the strip to whatever surface and let it dry before using it.

This may not be exactly what you're looking for but it may remove some of the shadows. An LED light strip could bring light to behind a desk or under a bed. They're not that expensive.

This?

http://www.amazon.com/SUPERNIGHT-Waterproof-Flexible-300leds-Changing/dp/B00ASHP1CM/ref=sr_1_2?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1426979852&sr=1-2&keywords=led+light+strips

The TV is a Vizio D43n-E1, and [this] (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00ASHP1CM/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s02?ie=UTF8&psc=1) is the light strip

I got them a long time ago but these look similar to my [LEDs] (https://www.amazon.com/Flexible-Non-waterproof-Christmas-Celebration-Decoration/dp/B00JQV6Q4I/ref=sr_1_10?ie=UTF8&qid=1482038192&sr=8-10&keywords=white+led+strip)

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07GGRF91V/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00JQV6Q4I/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

My husband actually made the lights using [these] (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00JQV6Q4I/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1) LEDS.

would this work? https://www.amazon.com/Erligpowht-Hanging-Light-Indoor-Plant/dp/B00S2DPYQM/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1466444770&sr=8-6&keywords=grow+light

I think it was this one but I could have sworn it said 60w on the back.

I have this LED grow light on the pepper plant only. Seeing the price now I might buy more as it's less than half of what I paid originally.

How would this work out?

LEDs

Controller

PSU

Led Strip Light Waterproof... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01IQOV13G?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

I’ll try to figure it out, I’m new here so I’m still learning.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01IQOV13G/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_t1_RYK0CbMQ4T94V

Hopes this helps you out!

10 metres should be plenty, right?

amazon led strip

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LR3RAVU

It's called the luminoodle

Here's the led strip btw

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01M9H6LCQ/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1504450375&sr=8-3&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=led+strip+for+pc&dpPl=1&dpID=51S%2BzLPY%2BeL&ref=plSrch

https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B01N8XCKNE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_QPJMDb5VY8TCK

LED Light Strip 5M 150LEDs 5050SMD RGB LED Strip Full Kit with Remote Control and Power Supply


https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B01N8XCKNE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_LEqVAb8CY6JK0

https://www.amazon.ca/gp/aw/d/B01N8XCKNE/ref=mp_s_a_1_1/140-2553932-4937364?ie=UTF8&qid=1519314208&sr=8-1-spons&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=rgb+led+strip+kit&psc=1

macbook pro 2016

JETech Bluetooth mouse

Steelseries medium mouse pad

Vivo monitor arm

Lepy LP-2020A Amplifier

Polk M10 Bookshelf Speakers

Audio-technica m20x

LED light strip https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B01N8XCKNE/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Headphone stand https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B071SJ4YZQ/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/ABelle-ZCplus-Lights-Waterproof-Spectrum/dp/B01NAC7ZOC

https://www.amazon.com/Rolledro-Lights-Indoor-Spectrum-Hydroponics/dp/B00RWYCRB2

I have one of these spread out over a 1.5 x 3 ft board. I also have a single 70W equivalent CFL.

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As pictured, they're surrounded by reflective insulation and they get 17 hours of light per day.

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Here's a link to them https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B06Y15YVFN?psc=1&ref=yo_pop_mb_pd_title

Gotchu

This is the exact model I have. Only $70

https://www.amazon.com/Backlights-Govee-Compatible-Lighting-Calibrate/dp/B07JKVKZX8/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?crid=29RICSCQFTO3Q&keywords=dreamcolor+with+alexa&qid=1557250045&s=gateway&sprefix=dreamcolor+with&sr=8-4

No problem.

I was also looking at an alternative solution from another reddit post which would use the following items:

• Wireless electronic ballast FLS-PP lp (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00NMSQ4QQ/)
  
• LE 16.4ft 300 SMD 5050 LEDs (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00JQV6Q4I/)
  
• LE Power Adapter 12V 5A (https://www.amazon.com/Adapter-Transformers-Supply-Lights-Listed/dp/B00K71VMCW/)
  
• Strip Light Connector (https://www.amazon.com/EvZ-Single-Colour-Connector-Conductor/dp/B01COSL7QG/)
  
• 10m RGB Extension Cable Line (https://www.amazon.com/EvZ-Color-Extension-Cable-Strip/dp/B00DPQMKBS/)
  
  If this makes sense then it would look something like this?
  
  LED strip --> strip connector --> 10m extension cable (through ceiling) --> strip connector --> LED strip for cabinets on other side of wall
  
  Found a very informative video of the ballast + LED strips + hue bridge: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VNfa9X5Sq1Q
  
  That's already $93 + tax so if it makes more sense to just get a refurb hue strip kits and synchronize them to the same room (Kitchen) then I guess I will go with another set of hue strip kits.

I've been battling with this myself during this past year. This is what I've learned.

Here are the factors that influence eye strain:

1. PWM Cheaper and older LED monitors use a technique called pulse width modulation to lower the brightness of the screen. So instead of lowering the power of the LED, the LEDs are still at max brightness but flash intermittently on and off at a slower speed. This produces eye strain on a lot of people and the Dell U2412M (I also have one in a box) has PWM.
   
   A simple way of checking if your monitor has PWM is lowering the brightness and waving your hand fast in front of the monitor. You should see "steps" instead of a fluid motion. Another way is by using a camera.
   
   More info here.
   
   
2. Text size Sadly in macOS you can't scale all the UI (either hiDPI or not) but in Windows 10 you can scale. Text should be comfortable to read. Small text produces eye strain, specially if you need glasses.
   
   For example a 1440p monitor at 24 or even 27 inches may produce text that is too small to read if you are over 35 years old. In my experience the ideal resolution is 4K at 27 inches with hiDPI on macOS or 175%-200% scaling in Windows.
   
   
3. Blue light Some monitors and some software such as F.Lux allow you to lower the amount of blue light which for some people can cause eye strain.
   
   
4. Room lighting This may seem trivial but is very important. You need to have some light source behind your monitor. This is called bias lighting and you can buy some LED strips to fix this. Also beware of strong light sources coming from your side vision such as windows.
   
   
5. Matte panels Some people have problems focusing on some matte anti glare coatings which forces your eyes and produces eye strain. It's rare, but I have suffered this myself with some Dell monitors. The problem is that it's very difficult to buy a glossy monitor these days.

that's about normal for dreamscreen.

I have these in my living room, and they do work well.. but obviously you get what you pay for.

No problem. Here you go :http://imgur.com/a/NQQd5AQ

I'm in the middle of replacing the windows behind the TV, so don't judge me there. Ha.

What I bought : https://i.imgur.com/3UWcsha.jpg

I don't think they sell the Taotronics led strip anymore but this one seems to be the exact same.

I have these LED strips, they arent super heavy.

I use probably the same one behind my TV cabinet and my bed. They're on Amazon for dirt cheap, $23 for the complete kit!

There's other versions, that can do much more; ie: wifi controlled, sync to screen/music, etc... but those are a lot more money. Those would be the Philips Hue, and the LightPack

Here is are some thoughts that I have been mulling over for my own Geek Den:

LED lighting strips, stick them to the back of shelving, cabernets, under the sofa... for a cool colour changing glow. (Just installed them under my bed instead of bedside lamps)

Look over your old game collection boxes to see if they come with posters, frame them they look amazing. I just put the original GTA poster in an IKEA frame.

Wall mount controllers, sports equipment, not only do they become decoration but it keeps the place tidy.
Do you have any old handhelds? if you do frame them in an appropriate frame.

and for posters just go on etsy so many good ones mixed in with all of the crap. link

I put the wrong link sorry
SUPERNIGHT (TM) 16.4ft 5M Waterproof Flexible 300leds Color Changing RGB SMD5050 LED Light Strip Kit RGB 5M +24Key Remote+12V Power Supply https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00ASHP1CM/ref=cm_sw_r_udp_awd_h0ZVtb07WAPD4V37

But this is all you need now
SUPERNIGHT(TM) 100V - 240V To DC 12V 5A Switching Power Supply Adapter For LED strip Light https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008FKDK2M/ref=cm_sw_r_udp_awd_R1ZVtb1PTAQM68XJ

Or anything similar

Most X99 boards either have NVME M.2 support out of the box, or can have it patched in in seconds with a USB keydrive. Mine needed the latter, but again - it took under a minute to do.

Why do you need more USB headers? Your case only has USB 3.0, and it only uses the one header. That's a really weird requirement.

The same aesthetic on your motherboard could be achieved for $100 cheaper by buying $5 RGB LED strips (and I'm serious about the price, [16 feet of the stuff is $20] (https://www.amazon.com/LEDwholesalers-16-4ft-Color-Changing-Flexible-2034RGB-R2/dp/B00476B908)) and custom-lighting a cheaper board yourself. You'd even have more control over what regions light up and which colors they turn. You're already buying an NZXT Hue+, so it's not like you'd need an extra lighting controller.

Cheap shit from Amazon.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00S2DPYQM

Are these the same LEDs?

http://www.amazon.com/HitLights-Weatherproof-Light-Strip-Starter/dp/B006JUW77Y?ie=UTF8&keywords=hitlights&qid=1465447971&ref_=sr_1_1&sr=8-1

Which kit did you get? And did you cut the strips yourself?

They're only about $20 on Amazon so it's not a huge investment. They put out a lot of light. If you're looking for something for lighting, I'd recommend them.

The only negative things so far are that they smell terrible when you first get them (the smell goes away after about a day, though) and the adhesive backing isn't the strongest. No major drawbacks.

Yes, it is a projector mounted to the ceiling.

The projector is just a random old Epson that he had in his basement, so any projector will do really. The mount is just a piece of wood that was screwed into the built in mounting holes of the projector, then screwed into the ceiling. So there's no Amazon link unfortunately.

As for the LED's it was 2 strands of these.