How To: Make a USB Light!

[CyberCSXMods]

Good idea for my next mods.

[rBlobify]

what if i have a yellow,red,gray(puple),Blue

[Devamdoshi]

my usb camera has built in light support xD

[577666]

Yippee-do. What the fuck can it be used for?????

[jokestaproductions]

Or you could just buy a wayy brighter light for $1?

[swonkbros]

clicks on video, see's all supplies needed, STUFF THIS!



[ahmad1497]

it's works thanks

[PATISHAH]

where is the fucking light?

[iEugene1994]

It's just a LED, connected to 5V power bus... And there is 61K views ?!

O___O

[gateman42]

I thought he sad the tape was gonna make it pretty?

[themysteryman2012]

Help! I have usb cable with pink, dark blue, green and white. Green and white are data?

[mangucraft]

now i can make from my broken usb to ligtht! sry my english is bad

[juni4641]

fail

i failed

[sis2cool4u]

I'm only 11 whats a resistor

[MattCarlBMWZ3]

@sis2cool4u just google it, you have almost infinite resources at your fingertips.

[sis2cool4u]

@MattCarlBMWZ3 thx

[FPSAnarchy]

@sis2cool4u Lmfao what a nooob 11 and 9 subs. Im only tuned 11 one month ago and im almost famous on Utube

[JOHNNYCOMEKILLU]

it deosnt seem very bright....

[tomx63]

@JOHNNYCOMEKILLU the built in resistor in that LED was probably intended for a 12 volt source, so it's not nearly as bright as it could be. USB only provides 5 volts.

[MattCarlBMWZ3]

@JOHNNYCOMEKILLU if you use a different LED it is a lot brighter, try a white led instead of green too

[DMARIE927]

HELLO EVERY BODY.........um hi?

[bangunhb]

like this



[waldenhouse]

Hi folks. These are available in the UK for £1 - with 5 LEDs - even less from China. Just thought I'd say, but if you want to play around the idea in the video is great.

[stephaniecamps]

thanks for the tips bro

[angeltraxx1]

Nice work,man.I also tried different combinations with USB connector,and find out that in all wires there is a voltage going through.It is probably made like that because it transfer electric signals when it is used to transfer files....but could it be used for some other apps?

[fitrihadidotcom]

I see many tutorials that use transistor. Why your tutorial is not using a transistor?

[MattCarlBMWZ3]

@fitrihadidotcom Because the LED I bought have a resistor already applied to it

[Warxyph]

this works with lazers too

[Warxyph]

upgrade the chips firmware on pc .. to make it glow when ever you want to. work see my page for the firmware link + how to do it.

[flakey94]

Whats the resister? I have some I can use but not sure what to use. Any idea?

[MikiElectronic]

@flakey94

Use a resistor to reduce voltage!

majmune hahahahahah

[ref5aat]

@MikiElectronic why wold you want to reduce the voltage ?

[ManyFreeTutorials]

@MikiElectronic Shut THe FUCK UP .... Dont me a smart ASS .... Underground BOY!!!!

[tomx63]

@MikiElectronic fail

[cage9876]

my favorite part is 2:42

[eggsDarkOrbit]

@cage9876 then why did you watch the whole video if you didnt like it

[bmxican922]

just a tip you can also use shrink tubing and itll make it look even neater. cool idea btw thats pretty nifty

[CaptainShakeel]

nice vids man. love your longboard glove and grip tape stuff. keep it up. subscribed.

[viptumblers]

BUT VERYCOOL DUDE

[viptumblers]

how do u just figure this out???!!! ohh... i gat a usv cord, a highliter, a dog, and a spare tire...*25 minuets later* IT`S A ROLLING, FLYING DOG WITH GREEN FUR AND AN MP3 PLAYER!!!LOL

[KillYouds]

would've looked a lot cooler if you used heat shrink tubing instead of electrical tape

[KillYouds]

would've looked a lot cooler if you used heat shrink tubing...

[G3orge26]

if i added a switch too then would it cause any problem ?

[MattCarlBMWZ3]

@G3orge26 Nope that's a great idea!

[Su11yDud3]

Will this work with an audio cable? such as a headphone jack connected to like a ipad? I know that doesnt make sense but will it?

[mkvik1998]

@Su11yDud3 an ipad*

[goatman069]

You shouldn't melt your solder on the soldering iron, this results in a "cold solder joint". You should heat the wire, until the wire can melt the solder, this will ensure a permanent connection.

[MattCarlBMWZ3]

@goatman069 You are correct but you also need to tin the tip which helps to protect the newly cleaned and exposed tip, and also helps to transfer heat to components.

[goatman069]

@MattCarlBMWZ3 lol, How true.... and don't forget to use resin-core solder. haha.

Ok, so novices can use these methods to help ensure quality solder joints. :<))

[liamixp]

lol you could tape a stiff wire to the whole wire so u can position it and it doesent move lol just saying

[SpartanFlow]

u should use heat shrink tube instead of electric tape, its a more snug fitting and it gives a better smooth look

[MyCedric1996]

what type of resistor i must used

[joe865]

Why the hell did I watch this :S

[Lengi123]

where can i get a flexible neck??? so its easier to position?

[2erasers]

does it use the computer battery

[MattCarlBMWZ3]

@2erasers Yes!

[FEIKKIDUUDSONIT]

i think its ps3 charge cable :D

[MattCarlBMWZ3]

@FEIKKIDUUDSONIT haha I don't own a ps3, but ps3 controller do use standard USB cables!

[Lengi123]

@MattCarlBMWZ3 i think ps3 charge cable would be easier cause it doesnt have data transfer capabilities... :D

[FEIKKIDUUDSONIT]

@MattCarlBMWZ3 Okay :D :D :D

[dialga09]

@MattCarlBMWZ3 ones that MICROSOFT MADE!!!!!!

[turkeyguy0]

@MattCarlBMWZ3 no they use mini-usb like that for controller chargeing

[turkeyguy0]

@FEIKKIDUUDSONIT they use them for that yes, but its generally a mini usb

[SuperLyness]

@howtodothat123. U need 1 so it doesn't melt the wire. This happens because the resister doesn't let as much heat though To the wire A big part in this video.

Hope this help u. Be sure to check my utube videos out

[MattCarlBMWZ3]

@SuperLyness exactly!

[HowCanYouDoThat123]

why do you need a transistor? I didn't use it and my cable melted :P

[isyrc]

You should use heat shrink tubes instead of tape - it will look much better

[MattCarlBMWZ3]

@isyrc Very true! Just didn't have them on hand at the time

[stickorama101]

Most likely would need a 100 ohm resistor...

[ramkalor]

how many leds can you put together?

[XxKYFERxX]

Good video man, i liked and subscribed. I got 3 red led's and i want to connect all 3 of them to one usb cable, which is easy enough. But do i have to have a resister to make the the led's work?

[superfireflame]

Can you please pick me for the custom remote that you are giving away

[sniffysniff777]

@MattCarlBMWZ3 to be honnest you would be better off trimming the wires to the L.E.D a lot shorter and then instead of using electrical tape use heat shrink tube to hide the wires as it would look a lot neater

also you should add either a clip or a stand to it or even both

[ciccilla07]

Mac Gyver...

[rockboy182696]

My pc does not recognize the firmware..

[galvanizedatom]

great vid. i have a few questions as i know nothing about electronics but want to make a usb powered lapton cooling device with led lights.

1. can the led's be any voltage?

2. will a single usb be able to power a single circuit of around 6 led's and a computer fan?

thanks to anyone who can answer

[garwondo]

will it be able to power two leds

[simpletrickz1]

hey that usb would fit my phone lol

[IGotAPagina]

Man you really know your shit xD

[usawxman]

What voltage led did you use?

[MattCarlBMWZ3]

@usawxman it is a 12V led

[0badboy0]

fantastic - im going to attempt this ill make a video on how it turned out lol

[jessy90ify]

Hey You Didnt Do Anything To The Red Wire Right ?

[MattCarlBMWZ3]

@jessy90ify Solder the two Red wires together and two black wires together.

[TheHowToGuy18]

great video i have watched all your videos and i think you are doing a great job so keep up the good work and i subscribed.

[MattCarlBMWZ3]

@TheHowToGuy18 Thank man! it's people like you that make me want to make more videos :)

[TheAlpineFisher]

@MattCarlBMWZ3

Dude I must really say that i have watched most of your videos and you have inspired me to make all this cool stuff!! i have done my Ps3 controller, X-box controller, LED USB light and a lot more!! Thank you so much for your videos its people like you who make youtube so awesome!!! I subscribed and i have told lots of my friends to check out your channel and videos!

Cheers

[MattCarlBMWZ3]

@TheAlpineFisher Thanks man I really appreciate it! it's nice people like you that make me want to create more videos :)

[Jackson70368]

nice

[tnt10711]

nice wallet

[SnakeKong]

yoo, u got ur account back, niceee

[MattCarlBMWZ3]

@SnakeKong Yeah finally haha, stupid youtube disabling my account