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Step 6Light baffles
Once all the LEDs are in place, we need to add some baffles to prevent the light from bleeding between words. I made the baffles out of cardboard from a cereal box, and hot-melt glued these to the cardboard LED holder.
Start by cutting strips of cardboard that are 6"x1-1/8" (photo 1). Then using a couple dots of hot-melt glue (photo 2), attach four of these strips to form a square perimeter around the LEDs (photo 3). Then add strips between each row of LEDs (photos 4/5). Finally, cut the remaining strips into small pieces that can fit within a row and block light between words.
Start by cutting strips of cardboard that are 6"x1-1/8" (photo 1). Then using a couple dots of hot-melt glue (photo 2), attach four of these strips to form a square perimeter around the LEDs (photo 3). Then add strips between each row of LEDs (photos 4/5). Finally, cut the remaining strips into small pieces that can fit within a row and block light between words.
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Dec 9, 2010. 12:18 PMVaughanabe13
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Everything about this instructable is excellent. From the photography to the descriptions to the actual content, it is all top notch and I can tell you put a good amount of time into this. I just wanted to let you know that the work is appreciated and I think this is the best word clock yet.
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