With this reel....
https://www.amazon.com/Flexible-Non-wat ... s=smd+5050
can I cut them up into strips of 3 smds and use them in a model without any problems?
If not, what would you recommend?
Flexiable Light Strip
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Flexiable Light Strip
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Yes. Just make sure to only cut it where indicated.
Then individual strips inside the model can be connected in series using thin wire. I did exactly this for under cabinet lighting in my kitchen. I ran wires to bridge things like the stove and sink and make one continuous strip throughout the entire kitchen.
If you want to use leftover in another model, you'd need a separate power supply.
Then individual strips inside the model can be connected in series using thin wire. I did exactly this for under cabinet lighting in my kitchen. I ran wires to bridge things like the stove and sink and make one continuous strip throughout the entire kitchen.
If you want to use leftover in another model, you'd need a separate power supply.
Re: Flexiable Light Strip
Ok... my guess is that with any reel like this that I can do this.
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Pretty much. I think that's the exact reel I picked up for mine.
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Re: Flexiable Light Strip
What's more, the resistors are built into this LED tape, so it makes lighting easier. I'm currently getting my feet wet in model lighting and it is pretty fun.
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One day I was walking and I found this big log. Then I rolled the log over and underneath was a tiny little stick. And I was like, "That log had a child!"
Plastic modeling and other nerd stuff in Japan on my YouTube channel
My WIP modeling page on Tumblr.
One day I was walking and I found this big log. Then I rolled the log over and underneath was a tiny little stick. And I was like, "That log had a child!"