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Step 3Rough cut and drill holes in aluminum base

Rough cut and drill holes in aluminum base
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The LEDs generate a lot of heat, so I mounted them in an aluminum base that could also act as a heatsink.

Cut the aluminum to size and mark where you want to mount the LEDs. I printed a template on paper and used it to mark where to drill mounting holes.
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Eric J. Wilhelm is the founder of Instructables. He has a Ph.D. from MIT in Mechanical Engineering. Eric believes in making technology accessible through understanding, and strives to inspire others ...
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