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.
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
lately i ordered some heatsinks and attached it to the opposite side of the aluminum bar to further help dissipate heat and increase the life of the leds.
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.