[How-to] Make an LED Table

Whole project cost me about $300 in parts. $220 of that was JUST the plexi though. EXPENSIVE, but awesome.

The Instructables that inspired me GO HERE FIRST FOR HELP/GUIDES:
http://www.instructables.com/id/RGB-LED-Mood-lighting/

Where I got my LEDs & Resistors:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/150707698096?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p39...

The Resistor Calculator I like:
http://led.linear1.org/led.wiz

How to convert mA to amps:
http://www.powerstream.com/Amps-Watts.htm

Parts & Tools needed:
-5mm Slow Flashing LEDs (Diffused if you want)
-A power source, depending on how many LEDS you'll want enough AMPS
-Resistors, this will change with how many are in your array and your power source
-Posterboard
-Some sort of cutting device, I used a box cutter with new blades
-Hotglue gun
-Soldering Iron, Solder, & Flux
-Wire of sorts & wire stripper, either sheilded or not - can use tape to isolate it
-Switch and power plug, Make sure your switch is rated at the proper voltage
-Black Ducttape
-PVC Pipe
-1/4" 20 bolts
-1/4" 20 threaded body insert nuts
-1/4" 20 connecting caps (these are metric, you can grab standard, just as long as they all match)
-And of course some plexi-glass, does not have to be 3/4" can be 1/2" (Sponsored by Breny)
-If you're going to be doing wood work like me, make sure to grab some sand paper, try to aim to have at least 3 different grits and work up to the finest grit, sand & stain with the grain not against, apply thin coat of clear coat, sand with fine grit before spraying again.

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[icanhazbongos]

This gives me an idea for next years coursework... Could you just use a trio of different coloured normal LED's, but use a pcb circuit to rotate the colours?

[PotatoOrgy]

@icanhazbongos You can if you want, but if you're going that route, just get the 4 prong RGB LEDs and then you only need 1 LED in each cell.

[TJMonk94]

Also, love the comment at 12:30 about having more busted electronics than working ones one the first try. This is incredibly true/important. If things aren't working as expected after the first try, do NOT worry. Check your connections and try again ;)

[PotatoOrgy]

@TJMonk94 Exactly right. Should never freak out if it doesn't work the first time. Happens to more people than you think. lol.

[bilbsyy]

but where is the redstone D: ?

[daandebest96]

Kip-potato-kay

[giopadilla23]

@Alexw1100 i was looking at the parts list and clicked the link but i found 50 for six bucks and shipping so im good haha

[Alexw1100]

@giopadilla23 :US $818.00

you look,

[giopadilla23]

haha did you look at his link?

[Alexw1100]

LED's very expensive!

[BunnySk8rProductions]

the reason you need a dull bit is so it won't cut away as much in one try, the sharp bit will try and cut too much and while forcefully trying to remove the glass will end up cracking it

[deadspaceman113]

How much did you spend on the parts

[Talisstarcraft]

the time is 1911! Gun Reference! :P

[shuriken204tv]

HOLY CRAP YOU KNOW WHAT ARDUINO IS!!!

[ENTERUSERNAMEHERE555]

I think it is correct to say an LED, because you are making an e sound not l

[Milliondollavids]

Title is wrong! It should be a not an