Re: Mood Light Panel - how to?

From: Dantanna (wanton_at_want.com)
Date: 12/29/04 

Date: Wed, 29 Dec 2004 21:06:56 GMT

So lets say I didn't hack a preexisiting system. What types of circuits and
components should I research about making a similar system?

Simply put, what are some of the popular tools/components used to control
LED's for a disco display?

"Anthony Fremont" <spam@anywhere.com> wrote in message
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> "Dantanna" wrote
> > You really think it would take that many LED's? The LED's need only
> > illuminate the diffused plastic. I would think one or two with a
> light tube
> > or some way of projecting the light would work -
>
> I figured it would take at least 9 and possibly 16 to get nice enough
> illumination over a single quadrant (25cm X 25cm) that you could easily
> see in sunlight. That may be overkill, but to avoid bright spots,
> you'll have to cover the tops of the LEDs so that all light striking the
> panel is reflected. For all I know, simply painting the crown of the
> LED may be enough, but IMO it will still take somewhat more than one or
> two LEDs to be practical in daylight.
>
> I still cant find any bundles of RGB LEDs for less than 1.80 each. :-(
>