(Part 3) Reddit mentions: The best novelty lighting

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 got you.

1. If you are able to have get out with/without the kids, go to the movies. a good date movie would be Aladdin this weekend. If you guys are into action movies, John Wick 3 is awesome (but not for kids). Or Avengers Endgame if you're into Marvel and haven't seen it yet. Plan this some time after lunch time.
   
2. If you're not able to get out, then do a small scavenger hunt with sticky notes. each sticky note, write something that you love about him and a clue to where the next is. last one should lead to you for a kiss. then chill with board games or TV or whatever else you guys do in afternoon free time.
   
3. Dinner time, cook something together that you both enjoy, but not the norm. whether it be salmon or steak. get wine or favorite drinks to pair with it.
   
4. get marshmallows for the fire pit as dessert. melted chocolate too?
   
5. Ask your husband to clean / wash dishes. During this time, go to the bedroom and set up. Get these flameless candles and some rose petals around the bed. Hopefully they arrive on time from Amazon, but they're also available at Party City or Target.
   
6. Wear some lingerie or nothing at all, whatever your preference. dim/turn off the lights and leave door mostly closed. Call for your husband to come help you with something. wham bam thank you mam.
   
7. After happy time, go play Overcooked for video games to end the night. It's free on PS4 right now if you guys own that . Or $20 on Nintendo Switch. Another good co-op game on PS4 is Little Big Planet 3.

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.

Here's a link about bias lighting: https://lifehacker.com/why-bias-lighting-increases-your-tvs-contrast-and-saves-1695117890

I tried out a few different kits, but right now I like the Philips Hue lightstrip the most because it turns on and off automatically with Harmony, and it has the most white/color options.

Philips Hue LightStrip Plus Dimmable LED Smart Light (Compatible with Amazon Alexa, Apple HomeKit, and Google Assistant) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0167H33DU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_yDyPAbH8T6DRM

For my 75" TV, I needed the original starter kit plus 3 extensions. Pretty expensive but I got everything for 50% retail.

I arranged them about 2 inches in from the edge of the tv all around the backside of the TV. They are secured using command strips hooks.

Not the best picture, but here's the end product:
https://photos.app.goo.gl/WMbqJeGV4jOcFtI33

Makes a huge difference in perceived picture quality. Contrast does indeed look significantly better and I no longer notice inconsistencies in backlighting during dark scenes.

I bought this USB->Serial adaptor to hook my computer up to the H801 to flash it.
I would not recommend it though.
The H801 requires 3v to flash, by default, this adaptor is 5v. I had to cut a jumper wire on the back of the board and solder across the terminals of another to convert it to 3v. If you aren't afraid of cutting/soldering jumpers though, its pretty straight forward, and I know it works.
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00NAY1VJ2/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

If you'd prefer to not have to deal with a soldiering iron, I would recommend this one. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B014Y1IMNM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_ep_dp_-faLybCT352ZP It has an actual jumper, that you can pull off the pins and move to different ones to change the voltage, no cutting and soldiering of circuitry required.

Not necessary, but I would recommend, this bag of jumper wires. It'll make connecting the serial/usb adaptor to the H801 simple. https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00JUKL4XI/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

This is the actual H801 device. https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B01GJMRLUY/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Then I bought these lights. If you get a different set of lights, I recommend getting a set that comes with a power supply. You'll need a power supply to power the H801 and the lights, the supply that comes with the lights will be enough to do it (assuming you are only running 1 or 2 lengths of lights). https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B01HD37U6S/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

You'll also need to download the binary for the firmware, which in in the first post of the link I had in my OP. And you'll also probably need to download and install the FTDI device driver for the usb/serial which can be found in the same post as the one that had the video, post #358. That post tells you pretty much how to do the entire thing, video, pictures, and all. And feel free to ping me if you need help.

Maybe OP can see about two small single LED lights that are normally used for decorative lights? Perhaps tape a couple of them together in the distance the sensor bar is and it may work? The LED kludge may not look pretty but might be serviceable.

I do like the thought of the atmospheric tea candles. Wait... Aren't there fake candles that are battery powered? I don't know if those would be powerful enough... You've got me curious to check Amazon now!

Edit: Do you think something like These Battery Tea Lights could be bright enough? Or there's this LED Bar Night Light where you might be able to use a thick material to tape around the center lights so only the two opposite ones are working, but they might shine in your eyes... I'm sure a thick material with small holes poked through to let some light out might work.

Hell with it, it's cheaper to go with this Wireless Wii Sensor Bar from INSTEN. I'm seeing 6.98 USD and you could just throw in some batteries and turn it off when you're not using it to save power.

Depends on the lighting set up you have. We have a four light ceiling fan with standard size sockets.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071JYG7CH/ref=cm_sw_r_oth_api_i_FQYYDbNASFWHN

One of those.

https://www.homedepot.com/b/Lighting-Light-Bulbs/Black-Light/N-5yc1vZbmbuZ1z0vxhr

One of those.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002P4TYVK/ref=cm_sw_r_oth_api_i_2YYYDb5VF2GRE

Two of those.

Really wish I could talk to someone about:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07D7RKJYS/ref=cm_sw_r_oth_api_i_j81YDbF0B5PB8

These are great when rolling but really F* with the photography.Are great for the eye wiggles, though.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07333C2WR/ref=cm_sw_r_oth_api_i_ua2YDb3PR9HJZ

Hope that helps with at least providing a starting point.

-PLUR~R

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.
   
   

Nice work!! Yeah the shadow makes it almost look ominous like it is going to fall on someone. If that makes any sense. We got a deal on the Hue bulbs on a Black Friday sale on Amazon. It’s really fun hosting parties when you can just tell Alexa to change the color. This could be cool - Philips Hue White and Color Ambiance LightStrip Plus Dimmable LED Smart Light (Requires Hue Hub, Works with Alexa, HomeKit & Google Assistant) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0167H33DU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_HiuoDbVR8SAQC

Just saw this.

I have bought a number of them on Amazon over the last few years, and currently have these ones around the computer monitors, an iMac, and around two TV's around the house. I think these are fantastic. I used a single strand for around all three monitors, and the 32" up top, and have a shorter strip running along the edge of the desk, on it's own circuit, so it can change to a different color if I want it too.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01DBINHWA/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I bought these ones specifically because the strip itself is black, and goes better against the black on the monitors, and because it comes with a nice little remote, that I can easily change color / intensity as well as toggle the power on and off.

EDIT: The kit's now available here

Thank you guys so much for your feedback. I really appreciate it. As a thank you, when the Kickstarter gets funded, I'll ask for your Reddit username and I'll give all Redditors a free bag of extra wire clips and a few other parts to help you attach accessories.

Hey everyone, I posted this thread last week and got input from you all about what you want in your work/battle station.

Here is a summary of what everyone suggested and what I did to try to solve their problem.

For the sake of shipping and to save money if you already have a desk, I designed it to mount onto an existing model of IKEA desk that's very common, decent quality and not very expensive.

Add-ons in photos that are not part of the kits:

IKEA Galant Desk, $160

http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/S89807037/#/S89807037

(I have the T-Leg which costs a bit more)

Desk lamp, $16

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Evolution-Lighting-Swing-Arm-Desk-Lamp-with-Clamp-in-Black/15861441

10-Outlet Surge Protector Strip, $30

http://www.lowes.com/ProductDisplay?productId=1214065

LED Backlighting, $40

http://www.amazon.com/Sylvania-72344-Mosaic-Flexible-Light/dp/B008COVFUA

Complete desk setup estimated cost:

$160 basic Ikea desk

$95 Station Frame (the basic monitor-holding frame)

$85 Station Accessories (shelves, arms, etc.)

$340 total

It's also built with a totally modular system so you can add accessories later or modify any feature to the size you need.

Each LED on a strip of WS2812 can be addressed independently. It's probably, uhhh, a bit more effort than you're willing put in unless you're already programing microcontrollers on the regular.

You could buy the kit he uses on that trailer, I guess, but you're going to want to shorten those 13 foot long leads. It's super dim at 18 leds a meter.

If you drop the "multiple colors at the same time" requirement you can pick up 5 meters of waterproof strip, a controller, and a remote for like $20-25 on Amazon. They won't respond to sound like the above kit.

30led/m black strip. 60leds/m white strip. (it's cheaper than the 30led/m stuff but don't try and chain a second 5m reel off the controller). Extra connectors, jumpers, etc show up in the "also purchased box." You'll want to seal connections with some "self-fusing silicone tape." You can find it at hardware stores or Amazon.

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?
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Awesome. Okay so just to clarify (sorry), I know I could use the hand controller provided with these lights, but if I got the H801 controller, I could change the lights with an app on my phone for now. Is this correct? Then going forward I could get this controller to hook up to Smartthings.

I have 3 zones total, the wall art, and 2 sets of cabinets I would want to light. Would I need 3 of these controllers, one for each run of LED lights? And then I would need to use the app to turn on each run individually?

If you recommend a different H801 controller would you be able to link that to me?

Thanks again for your time.

Edit: Thoughts on this controller?

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! 😊

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

You could also get a small LED adhesive light, like this or this, that you could stick to your bathroom wall. Just push it and it'll light up enough for you to aim, but not enough to hurt your eyes. Also useful to strategically position around your house in case of power outages, or somewhere like a closet or outdoor shed that can be dark but doesn't have an outlet easily available.

I personally am a fan of the Hue's simply because I have had friends install some of the cheap ones and they are just junk in the long run. Plus the Hue app is way better than almost all of the competition out there. The Hue lights are still on sale from black friday at Amazon and Best buy.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0167H33DU

How long? RGB (white is blueish) or RGBW (extra white LED)?

This seems to be the same model I used for a project (giant lamp). Worked perfectly fine. Afaik if you got yourself another controller it'd respond to the same remote.

You can cut the stripes as you see fit and reconnect them. You'd need something like this for easy connection when you cut it up. As an extension cable you can use whatever you like as long as it provides 5 wires.

For LED lightbars you can get them anywhere really.

I recently (yesterday) bought this.

It's a 1 meter of RGB 5050 LED, and I plan on running it with a external battery pack for some project that requires being mobile.

They have ones with AC adapters, really just google something to the extent of 5050 LED strip, RGB if you want to change colours, or just get white or whatever colour you want/need to save money. 5050 is the size of the LED, there are smaller ones as well.

If you don't trust buying from some Chinese company you can ebay it, or look at your local brick and mortar stores. I know Costco sells Sylvania Mosaic ones, and of course Amazon sells it.

Youtube video search something like sylvania mosaic review to get the general gist of what it is.

I mean the quality might not be there, but if you go thru Costco or Amazon their return policies are pretty good, and it's not $200, it's like $30.

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.

I used these Dioder Lights from IKEA on the front. They're wired, and have the ability to change color too which is really nice. I kinda think that these would have come out a lot brighter, but im for the most part happy with that i've got.

On the back, I rigged these LED strips. They're also wired, and once you get the right materials, really easy to learn. The only difficult thing is that these in particular had a waterproof coating on them that made it impossible to connect together without peeling the waterproof coating entirely off where the two cut strips connected, but it looks great now, so it doesn't matter TOO much now.

I am using

CableMod WideBeam Foam RGB LED Kit - 60cm
CableMod WideBeam Foam RGB LED Strip - 30cm

The 60 cm goes from partly up the rear to the front on the bottom. The 30cm is next to the radiator at the top. Now for the RGB controller I am not using the one in the kit. I mainly bought the kit to get a SATA to barrel connector but it had some other useful wires too. I am using a SUPERNIGHT IR Remote Controller as it allows for your own preset colors. If you go this route you need to make sure to change I believe the red and blue wires as they are reversed on the CableMod strip. They included short extensions with my kit so I reversed them on that.

My previous build had just SUPERNIGHT RGB LEDs and I must say the CableMod ones are much better. I want to find out a way to get the CPU area lit without seeing the RGB strips.

Yes, you will need a power supply and a controller of some kind (similar to what came with the original kit).

I searched Amazon with the term "LED strip controller" and found this which should work fine . It's even the same brand as what you have (not that it's critical to do that)

Here's some connectors with wire and plugs on amazon if you prefer to order from there.

It's all pretty standard stuff for the most part.

Have fun

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.

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!

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!

Not OP, but if you are looking for computer lighting the HUE+ is a great option for inside you computer, and for outside the computer there any many different options. I'm using some Sylvania Mosaic, which are nice but there are plenty of different options out there.

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.

just an idea, but you could stick some battery-powered led lights on the ceiling in each shelf to add some extra light. the ones i'm thinking of turn on by pushing them in like these, but i'm sure you could find something better.

For sure man, I'd either recommend:

https://www.amazon.com/DeepDream-16-4Ft-Flexible-Waterproof-Supply/dp/B01C2NQWIQ/ref=sr_1_7?keywords=black+light+strip&qid=1557257167&s=gateway&sr=8-7

or

https://www.amazon.com/Onforu-Flexible-Blacklight-Non-Waterproof-Fluorescent/dp/B07D7RKJYS/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?keywords=black+light+strip&qid=1557257167&s=gateway&sr=8-2-spons&psc=1

They both work totally fine. The first one I have linked is a bit higher quality than the second from my experience (I actually have both in my room). If you only need to cover 16 or so feet than go with the first. If you need 33 ft. I'd say go with the 2nd option- that ones a 33 footer that has real good performance for price ratio.

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

Yes, but the specifics of that will depend on which controller you buy. I'm actually doing something almost identical- hooking the lights up to a timer.

When power is restored, they resume whatever setting and brightness last used.


The item I linked to in my album wasn't the actual one I bought, it was just something similar I found an Amazon link to quickly. They're probably identical, but this is the model of LED controller that I have.

Adding little stick-on battery-powered lights (like this, or maybe something even smaller) to the underside of the shelves would really help make your collection more visible. Pretty cool!

It’s just one of those LED rope lights, I got of amazon. I cut it to the size of the stand, then sticked it to the back of the stand and boom! Lights. It’s a nice touch if you don’t want a background. It has a remote with a bunch of colors and modes. I just thought this was the nicest!
Edit:

LEH LED Rope Lights RGBW Light Strip Waterproof 5050 SMD 16.4 Feet 300 Leds LED Strip Lights Full Kit https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01HD37U6S/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_fKOIAbR462ZEB

Its something very like this.

I just went into Amazon to find the link to the ones I used, but it looks like they aren’t selling that brand any more.

Oh... one thing I forgot... if you’re planning to wrap them all around inside the case (like I did), you might want to avoid the waterproof strips. They look very professional, but the soft plastic coating on them makes them pull away from the case easier because of running them at the corners (think of swishing plastic together... it wants to return to shape on its own).

If I was making more from the beginning again, I’d take a look at this set. It’s 2 spoils and comes with a power splitter. 1 spool is enough to do 2 cases (but you need to get an adapter since you’ll need one for where you cut the strip).

Onforu 33ft LED UV Black Light Strip Kit, 600 Units UV Lamp Beads, 12V Flexible Blacklight Fixtures, 10m LED Ribbon, Non-Waterproof for Indoor Fluorescent Dance Party, Stage Lighting, Body Paint

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07D7RKJYS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_Z4d2CbEHE3VP4

I bought the below "Philips Hue White and Color Ambiance LightStrip" last year on Amazon.com and have been very happy with it. Though, it looks like you can only find them pre-owned or new from 3rd parties on Amazon.com, currently.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0167H33DU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_efAWDbCPYM4X8

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

It’s a strip light that plugs into an outlet and sticks to the back of your TV. If you have a harmony hub you can set it up so it turns on to a certain color when you start an activity. You can also control it just like other hue lights. They are expensive
Philips Hue White and Color Ambiance LightStrip Plus Dimmable LED Smart Light, Works with Alexa, Apple HomeKit, and Google Assistant https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0167H33DU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_CGQbBb7NQ57TJ

This. For the price, it's pretty good and it also has good reviews.

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 actually saved a ton of cash by just buying a cheap roll of color changing LEDs and a IR reciver attachment on amazon, then programming the remote buttons into the harmony hub no need for Z waving the strip if the hub is right next to the strip anyways ....
https://www.amazon.com/SUPERNIGHT-Remote-Controller-Light-Strip/dp/B00AF5YOK2/ref=sr_1_4?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1486776685&sr=1-4&keywords=led+strip+with+IR

Hue is also Unbelievably low tech for the price tag, there are light strips that have individual ICs allowing you to set specific colors on every led separately.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PBm_Uu9dzh4

if you go hue strip route , no, you dont need a bridge, you can easily communicate ST <> Harmony <> Hue.

Edit - words

Yeah, I don't want anything hanging in my toilet, on the rim, etc. Just gets dirty, adds another step to cleaning. I have a little "touch" LED light (example) sitting on top of toilet tank, works well: easy tap on and off, small, not too bright, affordable, regular batteries, stays clean, recommended.

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 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.

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

So, I basically eye balled all the measurements, but the basics are:

I ordered this image from Walgreens on glossy paper 5x7 image. I then cut the black bars from top and bottom and used the height of the image to estimate the height of the vertical walls I would need.

I had cardboard laying around, so I used the height + (thickness of the cardboard x2) to estimate the height and the length I made about 7". This way I was aiming for John to end up in the middle of the box while the edges of the photo touching the edges of the back. So I cut those out.

Once I had the virtical walls, I bent the photo between them to estimate the top and bottom of the box, penciled out two rough rectangles and cut those out for the top and bottom walls.

I got some silver paper from AC Moore, but I also considered just wrapping it all in tin foil. I cut the paper to the same dimensions as my walls and hot glued them to all sides. Then I hot glued the the box together.

At this point I had to shave a few millimeters from the photo in order for it to fit just right, so I used a paper cutter and it took a few attempts. I got it to where it was movable in the box but stayed put.

I had these candles laying around so I took one apart and after carefully cutting the flame in the photo using an exacto knife I pushed the LED through. Because the hole is just the right size the rest of the candle on the other side just hangs there.

Once I got the photo and the silver paper, the whole thing took about 20-30 min to put together. I'm sure if you take your time it'll come out must less messy. :)

Hope this helps!

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)

I installed remote controlled LED strips. It has like 16 different colors and it can flash and stuff as well. I love them. I got them at Costco for $30 but they have them on Amazon for about $40. http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B008COVFUA

Ah okay, thank you. I was looking at something like this:

https://www.amazon.com/SUPERNIGHT-Remote-Controller-Wireless-Control/dp/B00AF5YOK2/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1525203776&sr=8-3&keywords=rgb+controller

But I'm assuming I have to buy 3 of them since they only have 1 cord.

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.

You have 3 choices in LEDs, traditional PWM 12V based which I think you're better off buying from amazon.com because they have tons of kits. This for example, also note that these strips are non-addressable AKA no unique color per LED.

WS2812B/WS2813 are the common choice for addressable LED strips. You can get 1m/60 LEDs<$10 from ebay, but again amazon has options. (Strip) and (controller).

Then there's the APA102 an addressable RGB LED which you don't want because they're way more expensive.


Although I guess from the time submitted and the fact you want to buy from ebay means your shopping from Australia?

I've bought all 3 kinds and every WS2812B (1m/30 and rings I've bought worked fine. I've yet to try the APA102 and the traditional 12V RGB strip.

Thanks!

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

The brand i got was LDH. Here Most of them are very similar. I think cablemods is very overpriced but, I hear they're good. I already had a SATA 12 power adapter so you may want to find a kit that has one of those.

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

Ok, but I asked about LED strip blacklights to make some glow paint stars on the ceiling glow. Not a bias light to help with viewing a screen in a dark room.


I'm particularly looking for a 365nm black light in a LED strip that someone here can vouch for, rather than me buying cheap no-name strips form China that don't work anywhere close to the specs they advertise.

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I bought these https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07D7RKJYS/ and they suck. I was recommended these https://kelvix.com/product/h400-uv-wr-24v-indooroutdoor but they are $24/ft.


So I'm looking for someone who might have some blacklights in their home theater, lighting up a star ceiling, who can share a recommendation for a product that works and possibly costs less than $20/ft.

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

Yah those are good

These are the ones I don't recommend
Onforu 33ft LED UV Black Light... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07D7RKJYS?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Ive seen others that work better

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

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

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 like to stick to the ones that use the CR2032 batteries, those tend to last a long time and the replacement packs are cheap. I tend to notice that the smaller "tea light" variety ones are always dimmer when you try to get that yellow candle flicker style and it's really not unless you go for the white lights that you really get a bright LED light. I use these: http://www.amazon.com/Instapark%C2%AE-Battery-powered-Flameless-Tealight-Candles/dp/B0064RFHHO/ for most of my shelf decorations and fake jack-o'-lanterns, they aren't the brightest but I think they do a nice job.

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.

Those are stick-on lights. Like these: https://www.amazon.com/Battery-powered-Wireless-Cabinets-Counters-Cordless/dp/B00KD3BRIS/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1501987075&sr=8-3&keywords=stick+on+lights

Not sure if they're controlled by remote or not - but definitely stick ons :)

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

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

Ikr!!! We used this!!! Super easy to use, the only annoying part is that the connectors and stuff are sold separately, which is understandable since you dont wanna be stuck with a bunch left over or need to buy more, you know? But with that price it's super reasonable.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01IQOV13G/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_9ApCzbHYM7C43

LED Light
Air Pump
Air Stone
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.

I got them on amazon here

But I'd like to get these....

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.

Cross posted this to r/weddingplanning, but here are the table numbers I made for my Sept wedding.
http://imgur.com/a/BrpJ1

• Jars were from Amazon here
  
  
• Tea lights from Amazon here
  
  
• Spray paint from Home Depot
  
  
• Used Cambria font size 200 in Open Office to print out the template for the numbers.

Maybe the reg price has just dropped? I saw a thread from 14 days ago where people were bummed to have missed out at that price.

• $49.97 at Amazon
  
• $49.99 at BestBuy
  
  Edit: Oh from other posts in this thread, I guess BestBuy has it on sale and Amazon has price matched. It's still $72 at Target, where I just bought some A19 bulbs for $32 each! =)

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

Thanks! It’s by a brand called Sylvania. You can find them here: LED Strip Lights

Ofc, and thanks!
https://www.amazon.com/Philips-Ambiance-LightStrip-Compatible-Assistant/dp/B0167H33DU

Inspiration/instructions


I think you could easily do these for christmas and birthdays and such too!

• I got my mason jars at hobby lobby when glassware was half off, I will look but I think they were about $1.25 each.
  
• I used less than a whole pack of tissue paper in each color. ( 99 cents each, you could wait till papergoods are half off for even cheaper)
  
• I had some black cardstock laying around, so that was easy.
  
• I used glitter modpodge because I wanted glitter. To make it even cheaper you could use elmers (and glitter if you want)
  
• I'm going to get some cheap ribbon or felt for around the lids but I have been lazy :P
  
• I got these tea lights, but you could use real ones for way cheaper

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

Would something like this work? I'm assuming the strips are about like most LED strips in the way they connect, so if that did work they'd work separately from the LIFX controls but you'd at least be able to get some use out of them.

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.

It’s the Philips hue lightstrip +: Philips Hue White and Color Ambiance LightStrip Plus Dimmable LED Smart Light, Works with Alexa, Apple HomeKit, and Google Assistant https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0167H33DU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_tim5Ab49XH1ZA

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

Hooked up to that one? No idea, but they all look like this kind SUPERNIGHT (TM) IR Remote Controller 44 Keys for RGB LED Light Strip https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00AF5YOK2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_oO0HAbX05JRHY

https://www.amazon.com/Philips-LightStrip-Extension-Compatible-Assistant/dp/B0167H33DU/ref=dp_ob_title_hi?th=1

It's 35% off what I see in Home Depot and similar stores. Is this similar to what you could use?

This particular one does use a setup that would need an outlet, but I've seen some DIY setups that create a hard-wired solution. I don't know the complexity of it though, unfortunately. Also, when you say it doesn't have a convenient connection to one another, how inconvenient is it? Could a small drill solve this issue or is there actually open space between each location? Or maybe it's metal or glass?

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)

These look like 5050 rgb lights, so something like this controller and a 12v (assuming they're 12v) power supply will work SUPERNIGHT IR Remote Controller 44 Keys for RGB LED Light Strip https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00AF5YOK2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_bNRCybGME5ZMG

I literally just had a bunch of these. Would've sent you one.

Looks like Amazon also dropped the price.

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

Marineland makes a pretty small LED light Here is a link, you would just need to figure out a way to rig it in place in the hood. If you're not growing any plants you could get some of those stick on LED strips like these for example and place them in the hood.

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.

It is a pedal train! And for the lights I'm using this with a L6 converter that goes straight into my power supply.

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 use this LED Strip that connects directly to my ASUS MAXIMUS HERO X:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01DBINHWA/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Should be the same for your Strix. Just cut the length you need and use the pre-soldered connector on the led strip end to the provided ASUS cable adapter.

You can also solder a new connector on the freshly cut end of the rest of the unused strip for more in the future.

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

Hey, it's a Phillip's Hue Strip https://www.amazon.com/Philips-Ambiance-LightStrip-Compatible-Assistant/dp/B0167H33DU I don't recommend going this route unless you're already in their ecosystem though.

Tbh, I don't recommend going that route even if you are unless you get a good deal.

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.

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

Desk LEDs:

Tingkam® 16.4 ft 5M Waterproof 5050 SMD RGB LED Flexible Strip Light Black PCB Board Color Changing Decoration Lighting 150 LEDS Kit + 44 key Remote Controller+ 2.5A US Power Adapter https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01DBINHWA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_BReqzbPF442NQ


Computer case LEDs:

Phanteks PH-LEDKT_COMBO: RGB LED Strip Combo Set - Retail Cases https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01HUFMIZ2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_tSeqzbF4H80MJ

[here yah go](Tingkam® 16.4 ft 5M Waterproof 5050 SMD RGB LED Flexible Strip Light Black PCB Board Color Changing Decoration Lighting 150 LEDS Kit + 44 key Remote Controller+ 2.5A US Power Adapter https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01DBINHWA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_ptHKybDFPT9SM)

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

It is done with some LED strips I bought off of Amazon.

Here is the LINK

Just cheap ones from amazon. https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01HD37U6S/ref=ya_aw_od_pi?ie=UTF8&psc=1&th=1

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 just ordered this:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01DBINHWA/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

get it in whatever length you want

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.

Don't paint red at all, buy a bunch of these electronic candles and they flicker and provide light under the black cotton and look like fire.

Also Philips Hue White and Color Ambiance LightStrip Plus Dimmable LED Smart Light is nearly at its lowest price. It is $59.98 now, down from $89.99

I found them here.

https://www.amazon.com/SYLVANIA-Flexible-Starter-changing-Control/dp/B008COVFUA?ie=UTF8&*Version*=1&*entries*=0

It's got it's own power supply so it plugs into the wall.

Amazon Link

Bamn!

this?

http://www.amazon.com/Sylvania-72344-Mosaic-Flexible-Light/dp/B008COVFUA

https://www.amazon.ca/gp/aw/d/B008COVFUA/ref=pd_aw_sim_sbs_267_3?ie=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=6D69TJAHF50Z4R2HKT27

This is what I use

I think you need this:
https://www.amazon.com/SUPERNIGHT-Remote-Controller-Light-Strip/dp/B00AF5YOK2/ref=pd_sim_60_4?ie=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=TPN1PFW077AC8E7WJ3WA

If the blinds are not automated, there might also be a light strip for accent lighting.

Looking at the same seller I would assume http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00AF5YOK2?cache=e1a325f8c3bf6ffbea46c3cacc5fc863&pi=AC_SX110_SY165_QL70&qid=1404644882&sr=8-5#

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.

https://www.amazon.com/Philips-Ambiance-LightStrip-Dimmable-Assistant/dp/B0167H33DU

They're on sale today

Philips Hue LED strip

https://www.amazon.com/Philips-Ambiance-LightStrip-Compatible-Assistant/dp/B0167H33DU/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=philips+hue+led+strip&qid=1564155146&s=gateway&sr=8-3

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And then all everything in the PCs are corsair products. I just wanted to stick with one brand for uniformity

Lightstrip on top

A few extensions

One of these on the counter