15-LED Light Kit

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User-Contributed Project

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Build this LED Lamp Kit.

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I have a range of new LED lighting kits and parts available. I have designed street lights / down lights / pool lights / commercial lighting kits as well.

"SPECIAL" Price $5.50 Complete Kit.

Shipping cost is extra.

Discount on bulk (email us)

Keep a lookout as I will be bringing out more LED lighting kits from my design range. Now you can build up your own LED lights, and if you what to learn about LEDs then my new LED kits should do the job! They are ideal for schools and clubs or someone who just wants to change to LED lighting in their home or business.

Whatever the case may be I am available any time to help out, so if you need a kit or LED parts then let me know by email (eyecatchu@yahoo.com.au) or by Mob: 0408458645.

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Add Note Edit Step 1 — Check List.  ¶ 

  • Check kit parts list. 1 x PCB / 15 x Superflux LEDs / Hook up wire / 5 x 470 ohms Resistors

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Add Note Edit Step 2 — LEDs  ¶ 

  • NOTE: Make sure the LED is soldered the correct way 'round on the PCB. If you look very closely at the LED you will see that one corner is angled. Align the LED with the image on the PCB.

  • WARNING: LEDs ARE STATIC-SENSITIVE SO YOU MUST WEAR A STATIC WRISTBAND WHICH IS CONNECTED TO EARTH.

  • (We can supply static mat kits.)

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  • Solder LED's to PCB.

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  • Finished PCB.

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Add Note Edit Step 5 — Power lead  ¶ 

  • Next solder the hook-up wire leads to the PCB. The red wire goes in the centre.

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Add Note Edit Step 6 — Power Supply  ¶ 

  • Next connect up a 12V DC power supply unit to lamp.

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  • Lamp on

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