Dude your videos are amazing the production quality and the content is so engaging I can't stop watching 😅 you've inspired me to get off my butt and start doing something similar. Looking forward to more videos from you! I know your videos take a LOT of time and preparation but that is what makes them so engaging! I would also love your advise on how you make your videos so engaging. I tried to make something of a teardown type video last night but it hasn't turned out quite as good as yours but I am camera shy and i would love it if you could have a look and give any advise on things I'm going wrong. Take care man keep trucking on. So glad you're making content again. Ed

@DIYPerks

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much! I'd say to make a video engaging you need to really dive into the topic, show things clearly, and plan what you're going to say beforehand. It's usually going to be too complicated to talk without a script unless it's something you're particularly skilled at.

@Yonatan24

4 жыл бұрын

@@DIYPerks * A British accent

@tkmx797

4 жыл бұрын

@@DIYPerks Xo! guy. Can you replace the Bright White LED's with the RGB or Black Light LED's?

@liftsalot

4 жыл бұрын

@@tkmx797 yea. just use rgb led's in stead of regular ones.

@tkmx797

4 жыл бұрын

@@liftsalot Thanks mate.

Well, here I am wishing my TV would break. That's an odd feeling.

@DIYPerks

4 жыл бұрын

Haha, I hear you on that one Ben! The same thought crossed my mind too xD

@mk_jdilla

4 жыл бұрын

"Oh no ! I aCciDenTaLy broke my tv !" Well as said you can find some of those smashed tv in a recycling center. It might feel relaxing to smash a tv and reuse it for that kind of project though 😁

@BurkenProductions

4 жыл бұрын

Haha do it!! Just break it!

@matsv201

4 жыл бұрын

get children.. my children have alreddy broken a 42" and a 50".. well.. the 50" was half broken when we got it.. but thy fully broke it

@mk_jdilla

4 жыл бұрын

@@matsv201 Break the children and turn them into LED panels

Is it just me or does this guy seem like one of the nicest guys you're likely to meet?

@soljafon

4 жыл бұрын

*unlikely to meet

@TaskSwitcherify

4 жыл бұрын

Nah, it's just the how he looks in this LIGHT 😆🌞

@tallllkiddddddd

4 жыл бұрын

He looks like he'd play an oscar worthy villain in a crime thriller

@kernow9324

4 жыл бұрын

@Connor Stewart - Yes! He's adorable.

@madwlad799

4 жыл бұрын

@@tallllkiddddddd Haha, the intelligent and well mannered kind of villain, who is a respected member of society

Pro tip: Use variable color temperature LED strips to switch between ~6500K daylight and warmer evening / sunset scenes

@samueldavies646

9 ай бұрын

But then they aren't salvaged from a TV, and would be less bright

@SirNightmareFuel

6 ай бұрын

​@@samueldavies646the LED strips in the video weren't salvaged either.

@andnowi

6 ай бұрын

Can you give a brand name plz??

I made one of these false windows over the past week for my window-less kitchen, works great! Found some white led strips that let me change the colour temperature too, so good. Thanks for the guide, you're the best!

@delaguilawalter

2 жыл бұрын

Can you share what LEDs are you using?

@bitequation314

Жыл бұрын

I know this is a pretty old comment, but this has got me thinking you could connect this up to a clock to have the colour temp/brightness change through the day for even more realism.

@zevi100

Жыл бұрын

@@bitequation314 pretty sure an arduino can do the trick with the right program

@user-qq6xt6lk6y

11 ай бұрын

I used a RGB LED and it looks amazing with red I used copper for reflecting the light to make a nice hue

Just realized, these panels could be useful in photography. Nothing like cheap but effective lighting.

@jackallen6261

4 жыл бұрын

I was thinking the same thing! Who needs a softbox if you can dim these strips? I'm not sure about that. (the dimming part) Also, these would have been great for matting negatives back in the day!

@billblumjr

4 жыл бұрын

I am a streamer and this would work perfect for me for better lighting

@myfriendmoses

4 жыл бұрын

@@jackallen6261 you can dim most LED strips if you have a controller, they will noticeably flicker on a camera though

@jackallen6261

4 жыл бұрын

@@myfriendmoses Okay. Thanks for the reply!

@SyphistPrime

4 жыл бұрын

@@myfriendmoses is this because of how PWM works? That's interesting if cameras can pick that up

Finally a fake window for my underground nuclear bunker.

@antoniocastro4371

4 жыл бұрын

Why do you said that here on youtube? Can you give me your email, please? I am doing the same thing, i have an hangar, and i have a very powerful thing to show you

@Silvermeow

4 жыл бұрын

LUCAS LIRA samameow@yahoo.com

@BossTweed69

4 жыл бұрын

I also have in my possession some kryptonite and 3 stones from Thanos. Hit me up

@wascawywabbit0987

4 жыл бұрын

I put one in my Man Cave and now my wife won't come in. She says it burns her skin.

@BossTweed69

4 жыл бұрын

@@wascawywabbit0987 win win

I had a broken 50-inch TV and I thought I could follow your footsteps, I loved the outcome of your video - good job! Unfortunately looking closer I realized the screen and LED’s in my TV is sandwiched between two glass panels and factory glued, had to change the direction of my video/project making in to a wall art, it came out better than I expected. Thanks for the inspiration!

@lawkerry3433

Ай бұрын

The "LEDs, sandwiched between two glass panels and factory glued", is NOT what this is about. Throw that section away. This tutorial is about the "BACKLIGHTING LEDs". These are BEHIND the RGB LEDs that make the image. Two different things

Just finished making this (albeit mine is a little more bootleg than yours.) I'm a nightshift worker and this will help me out during long nights on my off days. Thank you so much for all the in-depth tutorials you've made over the years.

Yesterday I showed this video to my parents and my dad said he saw a TV on the side of the road. Today we just picked it up and disassembled it. I'm very happy right now.

@JodBronson

4 жыл бұрын

Now you got more trash! 😢😢😢😢

@kylewolfe_

4 жыл бұрын

@@JodBronson They're re-purposing something that was getting thrown out anyway.

@JodBronson

4 жыл бұрын

@@kylewolfe_ - Something are meant to be trash :(. LED is really dangerous... I wouldn't even take it, even if you give me a Million Dollar with it.

@kylewolfe_

4 жыл бұрын

@@schwags1969 We took the bait hard. This is definitely a troll.

@mzflighter6905

4 жыл бұрын

@@JodBronson WTF, Nigga?

Alternative title for this video: How to confuse a vampire 101.

@rainydaylady6596

4 жыл бұрын

Good one. Lol

@pawpawtina

4 жыл бұрын

AHHHHHHH... vait.... VHY AM I NOT VELTING???

@nightstringers

4 жыл бұрын

lol

@NotSoCrazyNinja

4 жыл бұрын

Being a vampire, I am amused. Though, this would not actually confuse. Artificial light does not typically affect vampires. It is the sunlight itself that does due to all that is in it. Some forms of artificial light can affect vampires though, but I'm not telling.

@ShiroCh_ID

4 жыл бұрын

@@NotSoCrazyNinja but at least it will confuse vampires xD

Ordered those LED lights. Had a link to this video on the packaging haha!

@zet0korp

3 жыл бұрын

Seriously? :)

@theguitarclubonline

3 жыл бұрын

@@zet0korp yup

Correct me if I’m wrong, but if you bought bi-color led strips to install as the backlight and wired up the appropriate controls, you could simulate the orange light from twilight and sunset. Imagine programming a realistic daylight cycle with an arduino...

You sir just helped me out building softlight led pannels for photography .. Thanks so much

@mrN3w7

4 жыл бұрын

@Arbiter Lite You can still get that light setup with this kind of lights... you just need a little bit of creativity (aka blinds to focus the light).

@Geoff_G

4 жыл бұрын

Exactly where my mind went too.

@randomhobbies5796

4 жыл бұрын

Or buy a plexiglass... Few led strips.. Sand the plexiglass to spread the light... Bam... Done.. I initially thought all the parts were inside the TV.. Meaning no money spent.. Not the case so...

@illidur

4 жыл бұрын

@@randomhobbies5796 You can power the existing inverter directly. He chose not to for some reason.

@fabianbinder3681

4 жыл бұрын

illidur He explicitly stated his reasons in this video. For studio lights you really should go for led strips with high cri ratings, even more so than in his use case as artificial sunlight.

You could use this and a raspberry pi to make a sunrise alarm clock.

@marvinfpv1571

4 жыл бұрын

I'd pick an Arduino. Raspberry would be way to overkill. But great idea!

@marcexec

4 жыл бұрын

@@marvinfpv1571 ESP8266 and controlled via MQTT as WiFi is built-in :)

@gorgeous2135

4 жыл бұрын

I'm building this right now and just bought a wifi controlled led strip. It's easier and cheaper:)

@DannyDangerOz

4 жыл бұрын

This is exactly where I want to take the idea :)

@WarillaGorefare

4 жыл бұрын

Windows are good for that too.

From the explanation to building and the problems encountered + the solution. Linking the link to find the products. And not to mention the quality of the videos. This man is doing a GREAT job.

The emphasis this man always has on PROPERLY recycling all the unused pieces is amazing, a lot more people who scavenge parts for cute projects like me need to be more consistent on recycling instead of just trashing what’s not used

Remember guys, OLED, Plasma and CRT TVs/monitors doesn't have a separate backlight so you can't use them for that.

@csikosbence1657

4 жыл бұрын

Had the same idea!

@lekhapratap1652

4 жыл бұрын

They’re for NES and Atari.

@jasong6501

4 жыл бұрын

for the love of god don't take apart a crt unless you know how to protect yourself.

@Ubersnuber

4 жыл бұрын

Jason G Don’t worry, I’ve got plenty of condoms on the ready!

@ardydelrosario

4 жыл бұрын

Dumb question, LED TVs don't work as well? Or is that the same as OLED?

i knew there was a reason i was keeping a broken 45" tv behind my couch for the last year! thank you!

@jackallen6261

4 жыл бұрын

Oh man! That sounds like me!!

@TheBlaze267

4 жыл бұрын

I have a 50" broken tv that ive been meaning to get rid of for about 4 months. guess i'll be doing this.

You, my friend are a true inspiration. You're enthusiasm is truly infections, and I'm learning tonnes from your presentation style. As an electronics engineer, I can't fault your analysis, and I tip my hat to you for encouraging re-use as well as recycling of e-waste. You're doing a great thing for the planet, and inspiring others to do the same.

Honestly. One of the best videos I’ve seen on KZread. Never in a million years would I have thought of doing this! Going to save me a bit of money

After this video i'm expecting rapid boost of prices of broken tvs and screens :D

@AnimilesYT

4 жыл бұрын

If that happens, just wait for a bit as it would probably drop down again.

@jpbadan

4 жыл бұрын

Go for it Buffet

@RedFenceAnime

4 жыл бұрын

He made this video 3 years ago. kzread.info/dash/bejne/i2Z_rZaSmbK1YdI.html

@silvercat5309

4 жыл бұрын

Where I live driving down different streets I see them in the garbage daily

@mrN3w7

4 жыл бұрын

It comes free from the side of the road or garbage... how much more expensive it can get!? :D

I actually did this and had mixed results. One crucial detail is that the LED:s needs to line up perfectly with the acrylic layer, otherwise the light wont spread evenly. On my tv, there was a metal "footplate" that sort of lined up the acrylic against an angle where the original LED:s where mounted. I stupidly threw that away, only to find that I had a really hard time lining up the new LED strip. Also, the light was fine when the light was lying on the table, but when I lifted it to mount it on a wall, the acrylic layer moved and the light became much dimmer. Oh well.

I just use the original LEDs and monitor power supply. You just have to figure out which pin controls the on/off function (it won't turn on without the media board otherwise) and then wire up your own switch for that. The plug is a bit less discrete doing this but you don't have to separate diffusion layers or worry about what kind of lights are in it either, let alone replace them.

@CowboyTech

Жыл бұрын

That was my thought. Thanks for trying it.

If you hear this man saying something like: "This is useless... or is it?" you know this is not useless.

*One sub-pixel of my monitor dies* Google/KZread recommendations: this video has got you covered bro!

@Tujuh7

4 жыл бұрын

you are being watched... (x-files theme plays)

@borderboy7252

4 жыл бұрын

Could you see all the icons on the screen 😂

@Hypeka

4 жыл бұрын

You are cute 🥰

@borderboy7252

4 жыл бұрын

@@Hypeka 😊

@Hypeka

4 жыл бұрын

@@borderboy7252 😂

Should be pretty good for tuber / streamers to get on a budget "studio" lights.

@zack3g

4 жыл бұрын

This is kinda what I was thinking. A few trash bin TV/monitors are not hard to find, even here in the philippines. A brief rework like this would make some great video lights, assuming they're bright enough!

@Patrick-jj5nh

4 жыл бұрын

@@zack3g and the LEDs are dimmable

@JGnLAU8OAWF6

4 жыл бұрын

@@Patrick-jj5nh you'd probably want to leave them at max anyway.

@Magnafanta.Computer

4 жыл бұрын

@@zack3g yeah tvs here just go to trash bin when they are broken but with this you can recycle and help the enviroment here in the philippines

@baitboy3191

4 жыл бұрын

only if they had the brain cells to do this themselves

I saved your tutorial to test at a later time, that time was today. I received my LEDs in the mail and promptly installed the appropriate length in a damaged screen as per instruction, amazing results!! Thanks a lot!!

I did this. Thank you. A few observations: In my case I got a 55 inch Cisco monitor from an auction. It was quite a bit of work to get it apart, because of course there are clips and screws and glue and so on, and I didn't have (and few people would) a repair manual. I noted that the original LEDs were horizontal so that they aligned with the Perspex sheet edge. The replacement LEDs you recommended were vertical and about half of each led was outside of the edge, and thus a portion of the light would be lost. I also had to pack the back to bring the Perspex sheet up to the new level of the LEDs. Aligning them is a big issue, so if it is possible to use the existing LEDs that would be much better, but then of course you have the issue of the power supply. Also the wiring of the original LEDs was minute and probably outside of my skill level to solder. The Cisco monitor luckily had a metal frame and a metal backing which are screwed together. Using longer screws allowed me to use them both with the wider LED strips. Lastly at 55inches it was quite big, and without the liquid crystal layer there is nothing much holding the thin diffusion sheets in. I was planning on using it as an overhead work-table lamp, and I'm worried it will sag and come out of the frame.

So basically broken TVs & monitors can be turned into studio lighting for photography, film, etc.

@Seer-Of-Lies_Giver-Of-Mutiny

4 жыл бұрын

Very much so.

@bebehasbebehas2287

4 жыл бұрын

@jusedtheposer I looked warmly at my sis and mom.

@brobinson8614

4 жыл бұрын

Do LEDs have a flicker rate? If so that may interfere with the film or video camera’s frame rate. If LEDs have a very high flicker then it probably wouldn’t be a problem

@sixstanger00

4 жыл бұрын

@@brobinson8614 Evidently they don't, because there's no flickering present in this video. I've aimed cameras directly at my computer monitor in the past without any flickering at 30 FPS.

@BigDish101

4 жыл бұрын

@@brobinson8614 As long as they're powered by DC then generally no.

I have all the tech savviness of a baked potato and I feel like I could do this. Thanks so much!

@MrDoboz

4 жыл бұрын

never underestimate baked potatoes

@MrXMasterTrader

3 жыл бұрын

@@MrDoboz They taste great with butter!

You're seriously such an inspiration to do stuff! I've already thrown out a bunch of electronics but i will definitely be keeping my eyes peeled now!

absolutely amazing video, your whole channel in general makes youtube about 300% better as a platform, and I definitely intend on finding some old monitors and getting myself some artificial daylight in the future!

Instructions not clear. Ended up with Windows Vista. Jk, Thanks for another awesome video!

@darrellturner560

4 жыл бұрын

You obviously missed the part where he said to disgard all logos. 😁

@successandlifestyle

4 жыл бұрын

A bloat light that turns off for random updates and reduces lighting level with every reboot.

Me : i should sleep.. Me at 3AM : hmmmm, how do I recycle lights from broken tv

@thatONEguyAGAINandAGAIN

3 жыл бұрын

Scrolling through comments to find this at 3:06am 🤣🤣

@lemau8458

3 жыл бұрын

Nobody asked, nobody laughed, nobody cares

@aiqallhuda5205

3 жыл бұрын

@@lemau8458 seems like you cared by replying my comment..so shut the fuck up ya fatfuck

@lemau8458

3 жыл бұрын

@@aiqallhuda5205 Lmao

2 things... 1. You're now my retirement hobby channel 2. You'll be responsible for driving the wife crazy. Subbed

I'm so glad I found this channel, your content is exactly what I need

Repurposing old flat screen televisions to make indoor lighting....pure genius!

Now I wish someone will make a living out of this and save screens from old computers and TVs and sell these ‘windows’ on Etsy. Would be So amazing! Thank you so much for this truly amazing video!

@ronsmith1364

4 жыл бұрын

like the bottles to drinking glass work shops/kits from a while back. Or a PV 12v diy lighting system for folks who don't have a grid. And a method to adapt Fresnel lens to diy solar cooker to reduce firewood consumption.

@richardaversa7128

4 жыл бұрын

Why don't you do it?

It's a dim and gloomy November thus far, and I'm already feeling despair. Fortunately, my son just cracked our flat screen! I've never been so filled with hope and joy over a damaged appliance!!

This is a absolutely great video! As a electrician that is constantly dealing with customer demands this will be a huge selling point for me! I already try to fix tvs that im constantly finding and can't resist picking up. And i do low voltage LED lighting for under counter lights constantly on the new houses i do i can add this to my repertoire! Thank you for the info and the creative idea! 😎

Might have been worth clarifying that this only goes for LCD screens -- I can picture a few viewers being disappointed when they attempt to disassemble a broken plasma or OLED screen... ;-)

@peppigue

4 жыл бұрын

He used a LED in the video?? So not only LCD? But OLED is different, as they are designed to be dark and energy saving?

@nialltracey2599

4 жыл бұрын

​@@peppigue It's an LCD screen. Liquid crystals do not emit light, but instead absorb it. Think of an old-style digital wristwatch. It has a greenish background and the numbers come up in black when the crystal is activated. An LCD TV or computer display is similar, but instead of each crystal element being black, it lets through one colour -- red, green or blue. But... You can't see the LCD image without adding light. On your old watch, the background was reflective, and you used incoming light. Original GameBoys did the same thing. Even the GameBoy colour did, but the result was very washed out colours. To get decent colours and contrast on an LCD display, you need to add a backlight that shines white light through the LCD panel from behind. Originally this was done with some kind of fluorescent panel, but nowadays we use LEDs and the diffuser and fresnel lens you see in the video. An OLED display doesn't have a backlight, because each subpixel is an LED that emits its own light, so you don't have anything behind it (which is why laptop screens can now be so thin).

@gabriela9044

4 жыл бұрын

Pretty sure if a tv says LED on it, it's an LCD screen that uses LEDs instead of CFL tubes for the backlight

@longbow192

4 жыл бұрын

@@gabriela9044 That's an LED panel. A TV or monitor being LCD or LED doesn't refer to the backlight, but the way the colours (images) are created. If you look at the technical specifications of LCD monitors, you can oftentimes see the line: "LED backlit", but it's still an LCD monitor.

@gabriela9044

4 жыл бұрын

@@longbow192 ah i see

I am SOOOOO glad you revisited this topic. I had big trouble getting the panels I already have powered up because of the starter signal. But it did not cross my mind for a second to simply REPLACE the LEDs. THANKS, mate! Finally able to finish this project.

Wow, to think that CoeLux Artificial Sunlight panels cost upwards of $30,000 USD. I would love to see these types of panels integrated into more spaces. They are fantastic, thank you!

Cover up existing windows and wake your siblings up at ridiculous times such as 2am or have the daylight never end

This is great to combine with some smart LED strips. I can simulate dawn, noon, and dusk. Maybe even moonlight.

@a_green_cat

4 жыл бұрын

drink15 good idea, I'll definitely try doing that too

@Littlewing6was9

4 жыл бұрын

Reflected LED sunlight or genuine night juice...

@LostWhits

4 жыл бұрын

What would happen with blacklight?

@spiralpython1989

4 жыл бұрын

drink15 now I know how to illuminate the new enclosure that I am making for my python! The daylight and the moonlight! Perfect 👌🏽

@stevenbrown6076

4 жыл бұрын

@@LostWhits Skin cancer. 👌🏽

I've watched this video several times just because I enjoy the high production values, and I just noticed around 7:34 Matt pulled the LED strips out of, what I assume, a magical portal.

@Voiceoftheseed

4 жыл бұрын

yeah, lol I saw that. He must have figured out dimension bending like on the movie ultraviolet.

@videostothepoint5505

4 жыл бұрын

Haha, the second time you see that scene you can also see him smirking and almost getting distracted by his own cleverness. He looks like he wants to start giggling just a little bit, which is ok because I do too. :)

@danhall5253

4 жыл бұрын

Looked like his back pocket but maybe I’m just crazy

@carololiveira4831

4 жыл бұрын

Naturally. Full cartoon-style.

This is amazing. I've had these two old laptops forever with absolutely no use for them. I'm going to try this

As a huge animals lover I could tell that for me you are like David Attenborough in DIY and electronics. Thanks man. Your channel is one of my favorite ones!

Damn, turning this into video lighting could be a lucrative business in and of itself

make a second layer as a stained glass pattern and frame it with some window framing for a 24 hour stained glass window

@ailishabranton8477

4 жыл бұрын

David Purgai Can u do it? We want to see.

@richardlilley6274

4 жыл бұрын

Shhh get it marketed mucker

@MACTEP_CHOB

4 жыл бұрын

You can definitely paint a glass to make it look like colored one

@richardlilley6274

4 жыл бұрын

@@MACTEP_CHOB I use to do stain glass for pvc units... The paints are well toxic. I'd go with coloured acitate less mess and no nasty fumes

@MACTEP_CHOB

4 жыл бұрын

@@richardlilley6274 kzread.info/dash/bejne/ppWktaN6adW9kbw.html

This is so impressive, not only as I going to do it, I am just so amazed that dead tvs can be used for such an amazing upcycle.

Just the most superb quality channel. Thank you. Brilliant ideas done brilliantly, filmed and recorded in brilliant quality.

He just built my 140€ IKEA "FLOALT" from the electronics trash....

@M3iscool

4 жыл бұрын

*Tyler Durden would like to know your location.*

@baronvongreenback

4 жыл бұрын

F.

@sirleto

4 жыл бұрын

i think a FLOALT has now lens and to me it doesnt look very convincing as it produces a bit to few lumen per squaremeters. but i fear that this is definitely the same issue with these monitors - if you keep the original lighting!

@htjmartin

4 жыл бұрын

I just google the specs of IKEA's Floalt. "The colour temperature can be switched between 2200 Kelvin (warm glow), 2700 Kelvin (warm white) and 4000 Kelvin (cool white)." So it's still not close to day light. Not to mention that there's no information regarding the CRI (Colour rendering Index). Which here in his project he used a superior one that delivers a CRI 97 light, close to the natural light. Also I don't see on the website's description that says anything about the LENS, so it's only a diffusion panel before the LED? Therefore it doesn't give the false window effect. I"m guessing that IKEA's FLOALT it's just a regular LED panel with wireless control. Which is totally different from this project.

@Moukrea

4 жыл бұрын

He actually made a better system, if you're looking for natural looking lights... and for way cheaper!

These could be used a great studio lighting or even a shop light. hell, these are just amazing. Yet again, another brilliant idea

Great video about recycling an old broken TV :) You might also be able to salvage other electronic components for other uses, for example most modern TVs tend to have relatively good speakers (10W is quite common), so these speakers can be hooked up to a suitable audio amplifier. Older TVs (with larger enclosures) also have good sounding speakers.

Why do I always come back to a video that I've watched 5 times stunning work matt going to use this in my attic

Thieve hears a police sirens, jumps through the fake window...

@jsteinman

4 жыл бұрын

This made me happy

@Mikkomiks

3 жыл бұрын

this is hilarious.. 😂😂😂

@Marizyth

3 жыл бұрын

florida man jumps trough fake window

@MrGrovestand

3 жыл бұрын

Backlight it with RGB and alternate red and blue for emergency services effect.

I can see this channel being a show on the Home channel. It's so professional But keeping doing what you're doing. Mainstream media takes away from the wholesomeness

This video is quite possibly the most fantastic diy idea I ever watch on KZread.

Everything this dude touches or owns is sooo aesthetically pleasing. I like the green wall color

Bloody brilliant, I'm bringing home the next tv I see at the curb. Thanks for this

The multi-panel laptop screens are fantastic, particularly the floor standing one. This I must do.

There are so many monitors given away for free on the internet... I really want to try this now. I love building things but electronics always kinda scare me, but I think this is something that even I could manage to do! Thanks!

I am excited to do this project with a couple 55" and 27" TVs donated by my neighbors. I went to the amazon link for the LEDs and noticed a couple of the images are from your projects! Thanks for an amazing project!

Brilliant, thank you so much! Cheapest and best studio fill lights ever! 1 video and I am already addicted to your channel. :)

Simply outstanding, Matt. Not only the concept and it's effectiveness but also the videography, editing and presentation. Well done 😀

My house is an open floor plan with a fairly high ceiling. I love a bright sunny living room but mine is dull because of the window arrangement. I would love to install a skylight, but it's impractical because I have a small attic. I'm seriously going to look into making a faux skylight this way. I know it will improve the look of my living room tremendously! Thanks for this idea!

Dude you are so photogenic. I feel in this all video that you are shy from someone you just met.

Who says you you can’t have sky lights on the first floor

@corndoghead1

4 жыл бұрын

People with second floors...

@GlobalDesignHD

4 жыл бұрын

Why the fuck would y want that

@anthonygrundy6318

4 жыл бұрын

This is what I’m think! It will improve my hallway no end!

@budmeister

4 жыл бұрын

some skylights feature light tubes to direct sunlight into lower floors.

@maiyaseen1964

3 жыл бұрын

Bad

id make a coffee table out of one with a glass top, be good in a bar environment too

@KarlssonF

4 жыл бұрын

If you do that use the old monitors with multiple rows of LEDs and use Adressable RGB LEDs :D

@propolice1547

4 жыл бұрын

I was thinking about a studio light, but since I don't have a studio, I might go with your idea (I just found and old monitor that doesn't work)

@MrAngryOldFart

4 жыл бұрын

You put good lighting into a bar and the ugly chicks will never get laid.

@bodyhanger7137

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, and blind everyone around it...😂😂😂

@pawpawtina

4 жыл бұрын

@@MrAngryOldFart with all these thirsty ass cucks these days, ugly chicks have no problem getting laid...

I needed some lighting for a project and remembered this video. I just made 2 using old 17" monitors I had lying around. Thanks man.

I definitely wasn't planning on knocking over my almost brand new monitor and breaking it - but this sure took the sting out of it a little! Thank you for this :D

This looks like it would make great lighting for photography.

@heutemalnicht

4 жыл бұрын

I had the same thought.

Amazing, what a discovery this channel is. The presentation, pace and narration is perfect.

This is freaking amazing. I'm making one of these with my old monitor right now. Unfortunately it has these fluorescent pipe thingies inside, but I ordered me some RGB LED strips with power supply included. Hope this will work!

When I watch other DIY projects, it's like ok things can be done in such manner. BUT While watching your project's I am like "wow" this can be also done and it can look so nice too.

I used to take apart these kinds of TVs and computer monitors at a recycling center and I never got a chance to inspect each film layer so it’s cool to be able to know what some do. And he’s right, be careful when taking apart the florescent bulbs! We had to dispose of them in a separate container.

I have a lot of laptop panels just lying around. Now I know what I should do with them. Thanks a lot!!

So glad I found this! I have a corner office in my basement and I'm definitely in need of some daylight (or at least the effect of it). Already put an ask out for friends who may have broken TVs.

Awesome !!! I already imagine how dimmable Tunable White LED would look like sunset, a clear midday and sunrise XD

You never disappoint.. always a quality video with you 👍

I think this is better light source than a photograph light stand becuase of that natural look and it's so amazing.

Fantastic! Thanks! Turned my broken LED TV into a beautiful daylight lamp! I did not even have to change the LEDs or the power system. It works just fine in the original system setup (SAMSUNG UN40 5300EF)! Now getting a nice frame done so the light will resemble a work of art! Will post pics as soon as I get the frame! Thanks again!

@shiroumxm2052

2 жыл бұрын

good idea!

@Khangress

2 жыл бұрын

Thats what he mentioned in the video. You can use the existig LEDs but they arent very bright as they are backlight + power requirement is too high for a "light".

wow! best video i have seen in years thanks for this really really impressive and no stupid blaring music or cursing!

Genius! What a great way to bring some "natural light" to my workshop

The thought of a 55" LED flat panel grow light seems particularly intriguing and worth a research I think.

I can't believe how much I love this channel

Just built one of these with a broken monitor I had laying around, my execution wasn't as clean as yours, but it should still be helpful on dreary days, and it was a good first step into working with LED strips. My monitor had an LED array like the one you showed in the video, and I found that the alignment between those LEDs and the glass/plastic panel had a big impact on how well light spread across the panel, I think those micro dots are intended to reflect light internally and their geometry is likely calibrated to work with the light source being right on the edge of the panel (maybe this varies between panels). Unfortunately the stock LED array is a lot thinner than the LED strips, and the LEDs are mounted length-wise while LED strips usually mount them along the short edge. So it's difficult to get the LEDs to line up properly with the panel. I ended up using some little silicone pads* between the layer of white plastic/paper and the glass/plastic panel to boost it up a bit higher, making it align better with the LEDs. This was much better than when I just had the panel laying flat against the metal frame, but it's still not perfect because the panel isn't perfectly rigid, and even the slight sags between pads noticeably effect how much light spreads in the panel. it should be possible to 3d print some brackets that would hold all the parts in perfect alignment, though the design would have to be adjusted to the exact dimensions of the parts you're working with. I might play around with that approach if/when I take another swing at this using monitor parts like this. *: the type you'd put under a small countertop appliance to keep it from slipping around

I was wanting to go to sleep, but now there's a new DIY Video

WOW! just mada a panel myself with a old computer screen i dont use anlmore, and with RGBW led strips, Workes and looks AWSOME. Love the vids. Keep it up!

I love this idea! I have started getting some screens locally for free that are smashed. I have done two already. I am replacing the florescent lights in my shed with these 👌🏽(I am adding quite a few more Leads than just the one strip). A few 55inch screens shall be fitted to the shed ceiling 👌🏽 thanks

Finally a better usage of my old broken led TV! Thanks!!!

I've used this idea myself in the past for making grow lights !!

@markabrahim4188

4 жыл бұрын

I assume for marijuiana how was it

@8gebutters866

4 жыл бұрын

Does it work well?

@rareruudje1

4 жыл бұрын

How do you get the right spectrum for growing and flowering?

@blackxheart5581

4 жыл бұрын

lol I was just thinking about It 😂

@blackxheart5581

4 жыл бұрын

@Charlie Hufft and why not ??

They actually use something a lot like this in the Production industry, they're called Sky Panels. I always wanted one of my own, this is great!

Amazing video once again! All your videos are spot on! Have a broken 24" monitor going to get right on it! Passed up a dead 32" other day now wish I hadn't...

this is actually a really good idea, might have to try it

Your voice is phenomenal 👌🏼

@peterjensen3162

3 жыл бұрын

Dolicha Grey same from me, really relaxing and calm voice.

Your creativity, is just.... endless, you are the MacGyver of technology. thanks for making our creativity flow aswell!

I wish I'd found your channel months ago (I found it through a recommendation on a recent Fix This Build That video). These are great ideas. I have indoor plants that could use light, but most of the actual windows are already claimed by my cats. This is awesome!