DIY Blue LED lighting?

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Hey Trick

Just wondering if you were able to write up some instructions for me on how to wire the LEDs? I don't mean to rush you. I'm just trying to preparing everything I will need to do this project - like tools or anything else I need to buy.

Thanks for your help!
 
Sorry not yet I will soon I've been busy with school.
Things you will need off the top of my head:

Soldering iron (you will find yourself using this a lot)

Solder doesn't matter what type

Wire, doesn't matter what gauge I prefer something that easily bends but you can use whatever.

I would get some twist on wire caps

If you wanted you could also get some small computer fans to ensure proper cooling of the LEDs to possibly give them a longer lifespan. But you would be fine without them

I think this should be all you need




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yeah 6 10watt leds running off a 60watt powersupply.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003WOIVRU/ref=oh_o00_s00_i00_details

this is the one i used but since i has broken down on me i dont recommend it. purchased it Tuesday April 5, 2011 so least it lasted a year? i duno, i added 6 blue leds to it so i thinking im gona upgrade the driver(power supply) too. or buy 2 i duno yet.
 
in my case yes, i tried serial and it didnt work.

simple example

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