How to Create a 1000 Watt Equivalent LED Light Panel
Learn how to create a DIY LED panel in this extensive video tutorial.
When we come across a DIY video tutorial about how to create filmmaking gear, we’re usually a bit skeptical. How hard is to create? Is it practical? Will it actually last? The following DIY lighting tutorial excels on all levels.
LEDs are increasingly in popularity – and in the following video tutorial by DIY Perks you’ll learn how to create a 1000 watt dimmable DIY version with inexpensive parts.
Parts Needed for DIY LED Light
| 5m ‘Natural White’ 5050 LED Strips (x3) | $60 |
| Step Down Voltage Regulator | $5 |
| 1 Sheet of 6mm MDF | $20 |
| 1 Sheet of 18mm MDF | $32 |
| Cold Shoe Extension Bar | $20 |
| Aluminum Tube or Wooden Dowel (x2) | $2 |
| 22k Potentiometer and Knob | $6 |
| Switch | $2 |
| Magnet Wire | $16 |
| 6.8k Resistor | $0.18 |
| Set of XT 60 Connectors | $4.49 |
| Small & Medium Wood Screws | $5 |
| Sheet of Plexiglass | $19 |
| 12 AWG Wire | $7 |
| A Small Fan | $5 |
TOTAL |
$203 |
Now I know what you’re thinking, “$200 bucks, that’s a lot of money for a DIY project.” Considering a cheap LED panel goes for about $600 you actually have the potential to save a lot of cash.
This tutorial was first shared by DIY Perks on their YouTube channel. Thanks for sharing guys!
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