by Bryan Bushey, Linnea Caraballo, and Trevor Neal
We designed custom LED lamps using LEDs and protoboards.
Equipment/Software:
- 3D Printer
- Wood
- Soldering Stations
- LEDs
- USB Cable
- Spray Paint
Electronics
We soldered 3 LEDs in parallel using a protoboard. We then took a micro-USB cable and cut off the USB end and stripped the wires so that it exposed the power and ground cables. We then soldered these to the LEDs so that they could be powered.
Final
The final design for the LED lamp was using a 3D printed lamp shade, a wooden base, and reusing hula-hoop parts to make the arm of the lamp. We then spray painted the base and hula-hoop part.
This was one of the first electronic projects and workshops done, so it was a good way to get the hang of running workshops. It was also one of the first collaborative projects between multiple staff members and it allowed us to reuse parts that we no longer needed without having to throw them out.