3D Print your own customisable Desktop Neon LED Sign
How to build a dimmable and portable customisable Neon Sign. This video is sponsored by PCBway. More info below

Today we’re making some of these awesome customisable desktop neon signs.
These ones can be powered by either a USB cable or 4 x 'AA' batteries giving you a lot of flexibility for placement. Why not use one to illuminate your next garden or beachside party?

They are also dimmable to help create the right level of ambience for any setting. Use it to help illuminate a room or dial it down for a more subtle addition to your decor.

As for customising? You can print the parts in any rigid filament colour, It’s your choice as well for the colour of Neon effect LED’s used.

The Free 3D printed parts, wiring diagrams, FAQ etc can be found here:
https://www.diymachines.co.uk/3dprin...

There are several ready designed free Neon shapes (https://www.printables.com/model/3324...) you can choose from and I’ll be creating some more which are available on my Etsy shop:
https://www.diymachines.etsy.com

Support future projects, see DIY Machines' Amazon Wish List: https://www.amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/...

And if you're comfortable you can edit the design and create something totally unique either for yourself or as a thoughtfully made gift to someone else.


List of items used in this project and where to find them:

■ Neon effect LED strips: https://geni.us/NeonLEDStrip5v
■ Resistors 1kΩ (x2): https://geni.us/Ufa2s
■ Capacitors 0.1µF (x2): https://geni.us/Capacitor
■ Switching Diodes IN4148 (x2): https://geni.us/IN4148Diode
■ Toggle Switch DPDT (x1): https://geni.us/DPDTToggleSwitch
■ Female USB Socket (x1): https://geni.us/MiniUSBSocket
■ 50k Rotary Potentiometer (x1): https://geni.us/Potentiometers
■ 555 timer IC (x1): https://geni.us/555Timer
■ MOSFET Transistor (IRLB8721PBF) (x1): https://geni.us/IRLB8721PBF
■ AA Battery PCB Mount (x4): https://geni.us/AABatteryPCBMount
■ Bolts (M3x8mm x6): https://geni.us/NutsAndBolts
■ Electrical hookup wire: https://geni.us/22AWGWire
■ Filament: https://geni.us/3DJake (I used PLA)
■ Projects PCB: https://geni.us/DesktopNeonSigns

These are some of my favourite tools I use and can recommend:
■ Batterypowered glue gun: http://geni.us/BoschBatteryGlueGun
■ Bosch Bit Driver: https://geni.us/BoschScrewdriver

I use a Prusa MK3S for my projects and highly recommend both it and the Prusa Mini. If I inspired you to take up 3D printing please consider purchasing a printer via this link: http://shop.prusa3d.com/#a_aid=diymac...

Prusa support my channel when you use that link at no cost to yourself. :)
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3D printed parts, wiring diagrams, FAQ etc can be found here:
https://www.diymachines.co.uk/3dprin...

Etsy shop for 3D printable kits and more:
https://www.etsy.com/shop/diymachines

Discord server for this project:   / discord  

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List of camera and lighting equipment I use:

Sony A7 III: https://geni.us/SonyAlpha7III
Tamron 2875mm F2.8 RXD A036SF Lens for SonyFE : https://geni.us/TamronRXD2875mm
Aputure Amaran HR672C: https://geni.us/AputureAmaranHR672C
Aputure MC: https://geni.us/FAPGL
RØDE VideoMic Pro+: https://geni.us/RodeVideoMicProPlus
Blue Snowball iCE: https://geni.us/BlueSnowballiCE
Philips Hue Lightstrip Plus: https://geni.us/PhilipsHueLightStrip


Disclaimer:
This video is shared for demonstration purposes only.