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Step 3Decide where to put the LEDs
On the inside of the top of the keyboard, locate the spots where you want to put the LEDs.
Some hints:
- make sure there is enough room for the LEDs to fit. I didn't at first and had to use an electric paint stripper to soften up the plastic to get the LED in position.
- it might be a better idea to use 3mm instead of 5mm LEDs, a I did.
- try to pick some spots where LEDs shine inbetween the rows of the keys, so the light gets spread under them.
- keep in mind each LED will also get one resistor, so you'll need room for that too.
Once your happy with the spots:
- remove the keys on the top near the LEDs choosen position
- mark the spots
- start drilling, using a drill slightly bigger than the LED . Give the LEDs some room so you can point them in the right direction, we'll fix em later with the hot glue gun.
Some hints:
- make sure there is enough room for the LEDs to fit. I didn't at first and had to use an electric paint stripper to soften up the plastic to get the LED in position.
- it might be a better idea to use 3mm instead of 5mm LEDs, a I did.
- try to pick some spots where LEDs shine inbetween the rows of the keys, so the light gets spread under them.
- keep in mind each LED will also get one resistor, so you'll need room for that too.
Once your happy with the spots:
- remove the keys on the top near the LEDs choosen position
- mark the spots
- start drilling, using a drill slightly bigger than the LED . Give the LEDs some room so you can point them in the right direction, we'll fix em later with the hot glue gun.
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