{"id":45216,"date":"2014-09-09T10:44:10","date_gmt":"2014-09-09T14:44:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/?p=45216"},"modified":"2014-09-09T11:59:23","modified_gmt":"2014-09-09T15:59:23","slug":"how-to-create-a-1000-watt-equivelent-led-light-panel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/how-to-create-a-1000-watt-equivelent-led-light-panel\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Create a 1000 Watt Equivalent LED Light Panel"},"content":{"rendered":"

Learn how to create a DIY LED panel in this extensive video tutorial.<\/h2>\n

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<\/em> last?\u00a0The following DIY lighting tutorial excels on all levels.<\/span><\/p>\n

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LEDs are increasingly in popularity – and in the following video tutorial by DIY Perks<\/a>\u00a0you’ll learn how to create a 1000 watt dimmable DIY version with inexpensive parts.<\/p>\n

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Parts Needed for DIY LED Light<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
5m ‘Natural White’ 5050 LED Strips (x3)<\/td>\n$60<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Step Down Voltage Regulator<\/td>\n$5<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1 Sheet of 6mm MDF<\/td>\n$20<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1 Sheet of 18mm MDF<\/td>\n$32<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Cold Shoe Extension Bar<\/td>\n$20<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Aluminum Tube or Wooden Dowel (x2)<\/td>\n$2<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
22k Potentiometer and Knob<\/td>\n$6<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Switch<\/td>\n$2<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Magnet Wire<\/td>\n$16<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
6.8k Resistor<\/td>\n$0.18<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Set of XT 60 Connectors<\/td>\n$4.49<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Small & Medium Wood Screws<\/td>\n$5<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sheet of Plexiglass<\/td>\n$19<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12 AWG Wire<\/td>\n$7<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
A Small Fan<\/td>\n$5<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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TOTAL<\/h2>\n<\/td>\n

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$203<\/h2>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Now I know what you’re thinking, “$200 bucks,<\/strong> 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.<\/p>\n