DIY Quasar Science LED Tube Lights (FOR LESS THAN $35!)
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Quasar Science LED Tubes are a fantastic tool for video lighting and a great studio accent, but their price puts them out of reach for most KZreadrs on a budget! In this episode, we use LED strip lights, parts from your local hardware store, and a bit of 3D printing to build our own version for less than $35!
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@jackjakunsen8160
4 жыл бұрын
Hey Alex, this is Marcel from germany 😊 how are you man? Nice to see you here on KZread 😉
@SuperMakeSomething
4 жыл бұрын
Jack Jakunsen Hi Marcel! I am doing good! I hope that you are also doing well! It is good to hear from you!
Nicely done! Had no idea those light tubes were so expensive. A great DIY option here!
@SuperMakeSomething
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I was surprised when I looked, too. The real Quasars are cool, but my current budget prefers the DIY option at 1/20th of the price! 😜
That's awesome! Simple effective design. The paper diffuser is a great touch! Thanks for sharing!
@SuperMakeSomething
4 жыл бұрын
ThierryDeux Thanks Thierry! Glad you like the project! 😄
2:19 hahaha! loved it there!
For some reason the background looks much better with those LED Tubes. Great work!
@SuperMakeSomething
4 жыл бұрын
Medyk3D Thank you!
nicely done video! Thanks for sharing!
@SuperMakeSomething
11 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
Great video the intro was amazing!
@SuperMakeSomething
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
Awesome design. I'm currently working my way through your videos and will probably make this and the draw machine.
@SuperMakeSomething
4 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Please let me know how it turns out!
I like the short vid format here, cool project as well
@SuperMakeSomething
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
Well that was simple. Nice video
@SuperMakeSomething
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
As the programmer for Quasar Science. I like it! Subbed!
@SuperMakeSomething
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for checking out the video and subscribing! 😃
awesome!
@SuperMakeSomething
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
Thats sick
@SuperMakeSomething
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
very cool! might need more diffusing as the LEDs show up on video...or maybe reducing brightness
@SuperMakeSomething
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Yea I have a few improvements in mind for an eventual V2. Also considering making some portable versions for photography lights. That one is still in the early planning stages, but definitely stay tuned! 😃
Cool! Didn't you have any problems with flicker on video? Whenever I use the default LED controllers they always cause flicker when they're dimmed/ mixing colors.
@SuperMakeSomething
4 жыл бұрын
Mighty Visuals Thanks! Nope, no flickering problems so far. I’ve continued to use/test them since I posted the video and have not had any issues.
so where can we buy something like this. cuz we dont all have 3d printers
@SuperMakeSomething
2 жыл бұрын
Definitely check with your local library - many have 3D printers that are free to use! Another option would be to buy something like the Ender 2 or 3. They are usually available for around $150, print great, and the cost would still be lower than buying a set of LED tubes at this size.
The lights in herris heller video(the video in the intro) are LIFX beams. Still expensive but not as much as quasar science tubes.
frak yeah!!!
Would suggest to use some metal like aluminum as the inner rod, just to dissipate the heat from the LEDs
@robertsdarkevics9725
4 жыл бұрын
Cause they could get a bit toasty
@SuperMakeSomething
4 жыл бұрын
I tested this out before assembly just to be sure. You are right -- temperatures can sometimes be a concern, but these stayed at safe levels. These actually run very cool, especially given that they are insulated by a rubber weather proofing layer.
lol yeah let me just get ahold of a 3d printer real. quick 😂
Hey do you have the files for the cap and base? I'm doing something really similar but with T12 bulb guards!
@SuperMakeSomething
4 жыл бұрын
Hi Brooklyn - absolutely! I will update the links to the STL files first thing tomorrow. Stay tuned!
@coregeek
4 жыл бұрын
Description link is still 404.
@SuperMakeSomething
4 жыл бұрын
@@coregeek STL files are now up! Sorry for the delay.
@SuperMakeSomething
4 жыл бұрын
STL files are now up, sorry for the delay!
@coregeek
4 жыл бұрын
Super Make Something Thanks! Still waiting in my materials to be delivered. Looking forward to making this. Thanks for the video.
Link to .stl files gave a 404 error. Is there another link available?
@SuperMakeSomething
4 жыл бұрын
Shaun Coetsee Not sure why it disappeared - Thingiverse has been horribly broken lately. Thanks for letting me know about the 404! I will update the link later tonight - stay tuned!
@SuperMakeSomething
4 жыл бұрын
Files are now up! Sorry about the delay!
tip: To avoid seeing each led, get cheaper tape(that does not have the plastic cover) get the tape with more led density's. Also make the tape touch(but not overlap) when twirling them
@SuperMakeSomething
4 жыл бұрын
Good tips! Thanks!
@thecreatographer
3 жыл бұрын
This was what I was looking for. Can you explain what you mean by getting cheaper tape? Because me seeing each LED is my only concern about using them in videos
SWEET
@SuperMakeSomething
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
Those were Lifx beams in the beginning clip not quasar btw
@SuperMakeSomething
4 жыл бұрын
Psyqa Ah cool! Didn’t know that - TIL! Thanks!
How much for yours want it?
@SuperMakeSomething
4 жыл бұрын
Shipping the entire lamp would unfortunately be prohibitively expensive because of its shape and size. However I would be able to sell the 3D printed base and endcap pieces in case you do not have a 3D printer. Please reach out to me via Twitter or Instagram and we can discuss further. Thanks!
@DATalks
3 жыл бұрын
Super Make Something please sell me those. I don’t have access to a 3d printer
boss move😂
@SuperMakeSomething
3 жыл бұрын
Haha thank you! 😂
Great Video! Please post the STL file! (downloaded here: LINK COMING SOON!)
@SuperMakeSomething
4 жыл бұрын
Files are up now!
@venjemen4444
4 жыл бұрын
@@SuperMakeSomething Just checked. 404 Error :(
@SuperMakeSomething
4 жыл бұрын
Ven Jemen Be sure to fully expand the link in the video description. (Doing this on the desktop site is advised.)
@venjemen4444
4 жыл бұрын
I expanded the link below, still 404 Error kzread.info?event=video_description&v=FuY_P4Y6H3M&q=www.thingiverse.com/thing:4261267&redir_token=xoMh4ReKddpBYFDBDXHHEKcK2A18MTU4NjI0NzU2MUAxNTg2MTYxMTYx
@venjemen4444
4 жыл бұрын
I also checked your home page on thingiverse, and its not in there either. www.thingiverse.com/SuperMakeSomething/designs
I wish you put 144 per meter led strip...that would have been much more seamless
Ну и почём всё обошлось то в деньгах?
@SuperMakeSomething
4 жыл бұрын
Бред Пит The total price per light is a little less than $35, though this goes down by ~$8 if you already have parchment paper and tape for the project.
@satellite-Z
4 жыл бұрын
@@SuperMakeSomething Ой ! Спасибо !так оперативно ответил!