I made a multi-color “neon” sign using LED strips

Тәжірибелік нұсқаулар және стиль

I've always wanted my own neon sign, but lack the willingness to pay for the real deal. Besides, as an artist, I wanted to design my own. Luckily for me, you can buy pseudo-neon lights - LED strips embedded sideways in colorful silicone that effectively imitate an actual neon light. Using many of these strips, a 24V 5A power supply, some wood sheets, and a lot of soldering, I put together my own version of a DIY neon sign.
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Thank you to @Tested for putting out the video that inspired this project: • How To Make a Custom N...
Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:33 Aesthetic design
2:04 Laser cutting
2:30 Cutting LED strips & prepping the wooden frame
8:31 Finishing the wooden frame
10:05 Circuit design
14:40 Circuit assembly
17:20 Finished sign reveal
18:35 Lessons learned
Images:
- Vintage Neon Sign by Clem Onojeghuo on Unsplash
- Diner Sign by John Matychuk on Unsplash
- Radio City by Sebastian Cordat on Unsplash
Music:
Artists:
LuKremBo
- Insta: / lukrembo
- KZread: / lukrembo
- Spotify: open.spotify.com/artist/2mvFG...
- SoundCloud: / lukrembo
Cheel
- KZread: / @dimanchechill
Patrick Patrikios
- KZread: / @patrickpatrikios2050
Songs in order of appearance:
- Branch by LuKremBo
- Marshmallow by LuKremBo
- Blue Dream by Cheel
- Soft Feeling by Cheel
- New Day by Patrick Patrikios

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  • @VINZVANGO
    @VINZVANGO2 ай бұрын

    Ooh, you know there is a special black paint that absorbs 99% of light. I wonder if that could make the lights look like they're floating in a void. I'll get around to this project someday, thanks for posting!

  • @hermit.hannah
    @hermit.hannah Жыл бұрын

    I came here with a "that looks pretty simple I can do that" attitude and then I learned I had to solder AND do math

  • @wingsumlaw

    @wingsumlaw

    Жыл бұрын

    No lie I’m a full engineer and I still sometimes look at a project like 👀 that’s a lot of numbers

  • @halcyon3116

    @halcyon3116

    2 ай бұрын

    one year later, SAME, lol someone please link me her etsy

  • @astroman0500

    @astroman0500

    Ай бұрын

    me too sis, me too...

  • @davidanderson9892
    @davidanderson98923 күн бұрын

    It's good that you communicate useful information to your audience using the power of sound and language, and not just play music.

  • @michaelduncan105
    @michaelduncan1059 ай бұрын

    Very nice and detailed! Thank you for being so thorough in showing the little snags along the way too. I love tutorials that show how things really happen.

  • @InscrutableObjects
    @InscrutableObjects Жыл бұрын

    I love your honesty and openness about where things didn't go perfectly and how you adapted. Really great stuff! Plus I love the sign! Nice work.

  • @imaddaoudi8665
    @imaddaoudi8665 Жыл бұрын

    I saw other people who work randomly, but I always want to see a type of work like yours, I really like it keep creating things like this here I know its hard to stay consistent but u'll see great results after a while, either from clients or the community u get,

  • @IanF5
    @IanF5 Жыл бұрын

    Great job, your sign rips! I love the colors, layout, and style, thank you for the vid.

  • @rafiki2611
    @rafiki2611 Жыл бұрын

    Amazing result, so cool!

  • @AndyDreier
    @AndyDreier Жыл бұрын

    beautiful work. I really enjoyed the way you organized everything. Thank you and I hope to see more.

  • @JonathanDrake
    @JonathanDrake3 ай бұрын

    The final touch of painting the background makes it really pop

  • @willch1337
    @willch13374 ай бұрын

    I really appreciate the detail you went into for the wiring and figuring out the circuitry - it's all stuff which can easily be overlooked with maker-style projects, over just like soldering a load of wires and hoping it works hahah So including that circuit diagram and the equations used for the circuit is super helpful, thanks :)

  • @SoundRelaxus
    @SoundRelaxus Жыл бұрын

    YOU ARE REALLY AMAZING. I LOVE YOUR WORK, AND ALL THE PASSION IN THE PROJECTS YOU CREATE ❤️

  • @Donkor640
    @Donkor640Ай бұрын

    Thanks for leaving in your miscues! Our mistakes are a significant part of the learning process, yet many KZread creators omit this aspect. This project is excellent, and I ❤ the design.

  • @walkercampbell5139
    @walkercampbell513922 күн бұрын

    Extremely thorough, fantastic!

  • @yvesverelst827
    @yvesverelst827 Жыл бұрын

    fantastic build! Also very well explained.

  • @atothezeezee
    @atothezeezee Жыл бұрын

    This was great! Excellent use of tools and tech.

  • @Seshy20
    @Seshy2010 ай бұрын

    Nice 😊 i wanted to do a sign board for my outlet and yeah i came to the right project . Even though i am an electronics engineer i hate working with electronics (cause something or the other goes wrong)but at the same time when everything comes together the satisfction is priceless..

  • @BrianWerner
    @BrianWerner Жыл бұрын

    Very nice! Lots of good info. I have a Thunder Laser with a 51" bed but I think I'm going to start off with a simpler design. I'm not much of an artist or that good at soldering! You have mad skills and are adorable. Keep making cool stuff!

  • @ayoubfrias9093
    @ayoubfrias9093 Жыл бұрын

    Great work very well organized and planned hope to see more videos like this one if not better. Keep it up !

  • @nelsonr1972
    @nelsonr1972 Жыл бұрын

    Your video was very helpful, I'm still learning and getting the hang of it still. I'm into House and EDM. I look forward to seeing more of your

  • @accosiris
    @accosiris4 ай бұрын

    Thank you for the tutorial, I finished on e where I turned my wife's business logo into a sign and I appreciate the help your video gave! Ended up soldering 700 connections and took about 80 hours. 🎉🎉🎉

  • @wingsumlaw

    @wingsumlaw

    4 ай бұрын

    Incredible and congratulations! I’m so glad it was helpful :)

  • @brutallyhonest9218
    @brutallyhonest9218 Жыл бұрын

    Really beautiful work Miss Wing-Sum 👍

  • @monkeysausageclub
    @monkeysausageclub Жыл бұрын

    That's a very cool sign. Love it.

  • @PeterJoslynHarris
    @PeterJoslynHarris Жыл бұрын

    What a fabulous idea and outcome. Congrats!

  • @wingsumlaw

    @wingsumlaw

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you! Cheers!

  • @GermanMachining
    @GermanMachining Жыл бұрын

    This is à piece of art, it has hard work and deserve expansive price, thanks for making such educational video !

  • @dasoull7790
    @dasoull7790 Жыл бұрын

    Very nice building, like the results 👍

  • @zibel5007
    @zibel5007 Жыл бұрын

    that's a cool looking sign, great job!

  • @y0k0z00na
    @y0k0z00na Жыл бұрын

    Great video and project, just what I was looking for.

  • @ARFF1Tampa
    @ARFF1Tampa Жыл бұрын

    Great job. My only recommendation would have been to have painted or stained the wood, or, gone with a transparent plastic backing. And maybe incorporate the wire line into a light up "Stem" with LED leaves or something. But you hid and blended it into the wall nicely.

  • @oldstuffcalban
    @oldstuffcalban Жыл бұрын

    What an awesome video. The look of pure joy when it worked - so cute! BUT!! The fact that you were honest about mistakes along the way - PERFECT! We all make mistakes and should be able to learn from them. Thanks for this information. I have been wanting to try this... you give me motivation.

  • @wingsumlaw

    @wingsumlaw

    Жыл бұрын

    So glad you enjoyed, and particularly glad everyone is fond of the mistakes sections. I really hope it makes people feel like they can tackle their own unexpected project obstacles!

  • @areafifty
    @areafifty2 ай бұрын

    You're so talented! I'm just getting started with this kind of stuff. This video is excellent

  • @selenahuf9747
    @selenahuf97475 ай бұрын

    So pretty! Well done 👍

  • @ianstodart5409
    @ianstodart5409 Жыл бұрын

    Great explanations for everything

  • @MrKrueger88
    @MrKrueger88 Жыл бұрын

    Instant subscriber ... Because of how well you did the sign and how clever you are working out all the electronics 👍👍👍

  • @wingsumlaw

    @wingsumlaw

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much! I'm glad you enjoyed it :)

  • @GaelLevelComments
    @GaelLevelComments Жыл бұрын

    This was such a pleasure to watch! Great job!

  • @remiremillard8419
    @remiremillard8419 Жыл бұрын

    Awesome video, thanks for sharing!

  • @kyanielouis
    @kyanielouis Жыл бұрын

    Can you make a video detaling the numbers you used for the sizing of the neon strip to fit before the laser cutting, i just didnt understand that part.. you did such a fantastic job for the turnout!!

  • @Cronff
    @Cronff Жыл бұрын

    Great overall design and beautiful final result 😎 Also nice video about how the projects never go as expected, but there is always a solution to it 👍🏻

  • @wingsumlaw

    @wingsumlaw

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much! I hope including the stuff that doesn't go well helps other people approach their own unexpected project obstacles!

  • @caros6330
    @caros63305 ай бұрын

    One of the greatest video i've seen on the subject, thanks

  • @user-gk9ut9qc1o
    @user-gk9ut9qc1o Жыл бұрын

    yooooo lady you have so much skill and knowledge! very clever problem solving

  • @sydneyp.2320
    @sydneyp.2320 Жыл бұрын

    This was so so so wonderful. Your organization and additional explanations are exactly what my brain needs. Instant subscibe!

  • @wingsumlaw

    @wingsumlaw

    Жыл бұрын

    I’m so glad you enjoyed it! Hope to post again soon :)

  • @GetRealwithMike
    @GetRealwithMikeАй бұрын

    Very nice. Good job!

  • @jasminw.7024
    @jasminw.7024 Жыл бұрын

    This was an amazing DIY

  • @Obsi995
    @Obsi995 Жыл бұрын

    so so so cool. nice job, really enjoyed this

  • @RcSkitt
    @RcSkitt Жыл бұрын

    This video is highly underrated. Great job!

  • @dnbnetwork3531
    @dnbnetwork3531 Жыл бұрын

    Cool!Cheers from France

  • @FormulaJiuJitsu
    @FormulaJiuJitsu2 ай бұрын

    You’re pretty Neat! Thanks for the nerdy entertainment with all the explanations!

  • @Fr8Hauler1
    @Fr8Hauler1 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much, this was very informative. Great job.

  • @wingsumlaw

    @wingsumlaw

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad it was helpful!

  • @m.printes6123
    @m.printes6123 Жыл бұрын

    Very Nice job. 1000x perfect. I loved. From Brasil.

  • @Kedarwaas
    @Kedarwaas11 ай бұрын

    I need to learn that sums you use for the neon cuts lenth.

  • @seantostaggart
    @seantostaggart Жыл бұрын

    Great first video. Looking forward to more.

  • @wingsumlaw

    @wingsumlaw

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much! Looking forward to making more :)

  • @googooboyy
    @googooboyy Жыл бұрын

    That was a lot of work that a 20min video couldn't do justice. LEDs look great!

  • @wingsumlaw

    @wingsumlaw

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you! Part of the fun/struggle is deciding which parts of the process people will want to see in a video :)

  • @angDEDENCRAFT
    @angDEDENCRAFT Жыл бұрын

    very beauty idea miss😍

  • @anne_bb
    @anne_bb6 ай бұрын

    Instant sub! Amazing job!

  • @1designm923
    @1designm923 Жыл бұрын

    Well explained and nice job on the tutorial production. Lots of work! Cutting out the channel on the mdf for placement, good idea. Well explained with the current draw. Most tutorial don't explain that.... that is a hell of a sign with all the wiring! Asian All the way! Matthew

  • @bronxbombertony
    @bronxbombertony Жыл бұрын

    Can you do a small separate video on the wire diagram/schematic you did? I'm having trouble understanding what the numbers you wrote down are, is that wire length? And I'm assuming you got to 100 inches in length of light in series before you stopped and connected those in parallel?

  • @MoreISeeDesigns
    @MoreISeeDesigns7 ай бұрын

    Wow wonderful job

  • @vickywalia
    @vickywalia11 ай бұрын

    Awesome Nice work very cool sign

  • @camilleeppstein
    @camilleeppstein Жыл бұрын

    Awesome tutorial, thank you! I'm now subscribed 😃

  • @wingsumlaw

    @wingsumlaw

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed :)

  • @leefaircloth7126
    @leefaircloth7126 Жыл бұрын

    Great Job

  • @mr.electric8559
    @mr.electric8559 Жыл бұрын

    Great video. You have talent and vision. I found you video as I am looking to make a plaque / sign for my sons barbecue srea. Neon is so expensive. These look like a good alternative other than weatherproofing. New subscriber!

  • @wingsumlaw

    @wingsumlaw

    Жыл бұрын

    Sounds exciting! I imagine if you made the backboard out of acrylic and sealed the wiring in it would be more weatherproof than my design is. I hope it goes well!

  • @Cris-ms3qb
    @Cris-ms3qb Жыл бұрын

    The sighn Is amazing.

  • @kvvickie84
    @kvvickie842 ай бұрын

    Great video! 👏🏼

  • @ramman2123
    @ramman2123 Жыл бұрын

    You’ve inspired me to make one for myself thanks

  • @wingsumlaw

    @wingsumlaw

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you and good luck with your project!

  • @bernardobohorquez4272
    @bernardobohorquez42725 ай бұрын

    Gran trabajo, gracias

  • @edenreeling9390
    @edenreeling939010 ай бұрын

    Amazing work! Can you please link the items you used, I'm really keen to try this myself but am unsure where to source the supplies

  • @omg.GLiTCHy
    @omg.GLiTCHy6 ай бұрын

    this is AMAZINGGGG i learned a lot thank you

  • @wingsumlaw

    @wingsumlaw

    6 ай бұрын

    I’m so glad! I also learned a lot doing this :)

  • @joshhrst
    @joshhrst Жыл бұрын

    That looks so good! Have a like.

  • @lindasalim1010
    @lindasalim10105 ай бұрын

    Hey there... this is fabulous... would love to know more about what kind of LED straps to buy ... also more of the voltage info... got a lil lost on that part

  • @finasupegina
    @finasupegina Жыл бұрын

    woww cool, smart, creative... thank you so much for sharing ... we have same passion ... really love this video ... great video

  • @wingsumlaw

    @wingsumlaw

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much! I'm so glad you enjoyed.

  • @Ni5ei
    @Ni5ei Жыл бұрын

    Cool! Subscribed and curious what's going to be next

  • @kianaq7951
    @kianaq7951 Жыл бұрын

    Hi, I would love to see a video of how you achieve designing the cut file in Al as I’m very new to this. Thanks in advance

  • @JavierGarcia-se3vi
    @JavierGarcia-se3vi Жыл бұрын

    Amazing!, Greetings from Mexico! 😊🥳

  • @wingsumlaw

    @wingsumlaw

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you! Greetings for the US :) glad you enjoyed the video!

  • @ShenzhenKingunionLightingCoLTD
    @ShenzhenKingunionLightingCoLTD Жыл бұрын

    Love your smile.

  • @CaffeinatedFrostbite
    @CaffeinatedFrostbite Жыл бұрын

    I did something like this but I 3d printed the frame. I really wish there was a fix for the dead zones if you dont cut the strips exactly at the cut line

  • @staceycollins9232
    @staceycollins923217 күн бұрын

    Very nice

  • @KSmanderes
    @KSmanderes Жыл бұрын

    What kind of laser cutter did you use?

  • @Robert-md3wr
    @Robert-md3wr Жыл бұрын

    Is it possibile to have the links of the stuff that u used in this video to make this beutifiul sign?

  • @lote179miramarlinks
    @lote179miramarlinks Жыл бұрын

    great job

  • @wingsumlaw

    @wingsumlaw

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @hudsonfranklin1690
    @hudsonfranklin1690 Жыл бұрын

    how do you calculate the measure of each strip of tape at the right cutting point?

  • @naturallydope247
    @naturallydope2479 ай бұрын

    How thick is the wood you used? Also, what’s the name or link of the red and black connecting wires you used?

  • @goldworld2024
    @goldworld2024 Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful work mam

  • @wingsumlaw

    @wingsumlaw

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks! I'm glad you enjoyed

  • @LeandroFTW
    @LeandroFTW Жыл бұрын

    Dope! I really want to do this but I don't have a CnC machine...

  • @greatoni3239
    @greatoni3239 Жыл бұрын

    hey awesome video and you have anew subscriber! I have one question, where did you order the LED Stripes?

  • @pvtpinocchio5503
    @pvtpinocchio5503 Жыл бұрын

    Is there a place where I can order a custom wooden base like what you have?

  • @garrukapex6693
    @garrukapex66935 ай бұрын

    I think it’s funny that we have nearly opposite approaches to something like this, I always end up building the circuit first and then struggling with the art and CAD 😭

  • @decadence-pixel7297
    @decadence-pixel7297 Жыл бұрын

    Vraiment cool! :)

  • @hannahkavli8912
    @hannahkavli8912 Жыл бұрын

    What connectors are you using and what clear caps?

  • @anncorrell2399
    @anncorrell23995 ай бұрын

    Just found your channel - LOVE IT! Maybe been asked and answered, but couldn’t find… what is that awesome little yellow “widget” called (and where did you get it?) that you are using to hold pieces as you solder??!! Also - thanks for the effort on your videos with chapters, great links, info, etc. I know it’s a lot of work but it makes a huge difference in watching! I’m definitely a subscriber and follower now! THANKS!

  • @wingsumlaw

    @wingsumlaw

    5 ай бұрын

    So glad to hear you enjoyed! That tool is often called "helping hands". If you search for "helping hands solder" it should come up with a lot of options. Cheers!

  • @user-vv8wk4nr5y
    @user-vv8wk4nr5y2 ай бұрын

    where you create the design logo in which program also where i should go to print it as laser printer on wood or plastic and also from where i get the led strips can u write these details

  • @andrewfawcett7958
    @andrewfawcett79584 ай бұрын

    amazing what this generation is doing in their back yard sheds! keep it up!

  • @wingsumlaw

    @wingsumlaw

    4 ай бұрын

    Thanks so much! I love seeing what everyone else is making these days too :)

  • @TheDradge
    @TheDradge4 ай бұрын

    You shouldn't connect 12V strips together in series and power them from 24V unless the two strips are identical, otherwise one strip will have a different resistance to the other and there won't be exactly 12V across each branch. You should simply have used a 12V power supply with a higher current rating and connected all LED strips in parallel. Think about it. All LEDs are connected in parallel within a strip or portion of a strip anyway. Also, if a short developed in one of your series connected strips, then you'd have 24V across the other 12V strip. Your end result looks great but you really shouldn't be powering the strips like you did.

  • @imperialinfiltrator4851
    @imperialinfiltrator48517 ай бұрын

    do you have links to the wire clips, lights and power supply?

  • @kirkswater
    @kirkswater Жыл бұрын

    Great freaking job Wing - very professional technique and great working shop! Quick question …. Where did you get the soldering stand you’re using?

  • @wingsumlaw

    @wingsumlaw

    Жыл бұрын

    Ah honestly I can’t remember but I’ll bet if you Google “helping hands soldering” you’ll find some similar ones.

  • @katarinazwick1611
    @katarinazwick1611 Жыл бұрын

    Great vid! Where did you get the led strips? Can you list where you got your products?? This was really cool!

  • @wingsumlaw

    @wingsumlaw

    Жыл бұрын

    Hey Katarina! So glad you enjoyed it. I bought the wood from a local hardware store and the wiring and power adapter from Adafruit, but any hobbyist electronics website or even Amazon will likely work for the various circuit components. The LED strips I got on Amazon by searching for "LED Neon strip" - there are a ton of options and I believe the ones I originally got may have changed names. They all seem to have the same characteristics, so I doubt it matters much which brand you purchase. Hope this is helpful information! Please let me know if you have any further questions.

  • @RicardoMartinez-mp9ox
    @RicardoMartinez-mp9oxАй бұрын

    What kind of acrylic are you using for the background?

  • @mrwestortega7563
    @mrwestortega75636 ай бұрын

    it was the yeet for me lol

  • @oboshape
    @oboshape Жыл бұрын

    Fantastic work. Nice way of getting round the 12v/2A bottleneck. The cutter makes a nice base for leds. For the moment I'm stuck with 3d printing the tracks. Very clear and brill presentation.. keep it up :)

  • @wingsumlaw

    @wingsumlaw

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for your kind comment! And the cutter is SO nice. I use a local makerspace's laser cutter for projects, and am so grateful I live in an area with access to that. Hope your projects go well with the 3d printer :)

  • @JoseLopez-vf5me
    @JoseLopez-vf5me2 ай бұрын

    Hello, Please can you make a list of materials you used in manufacturing

  • @joerizzo6398
    @joerizzo6398 Жыл бұрын

    Can I ask, where can I get a product suppler

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