Water Bottle - Track Lighting,

I started working with water bottles a while back and made it into a reflector for led light. http://www.instructables.com/id/Water_Bottle_Hack_LED_Booklight/. It was just a last minute thing, and the beginning of a bigger idea. This instructable is the continuation of what I started, but never had enough inspiration to finish.

Step 1 Materials

For this project you will need:

Lots of LED's - I used, 30 RED, 20 BLUE, 20 GREEN. But you can use any color you like.
resistors 270 ohm
wood - piece i used is 2" x 1" x 62"
water bottles - I used 10 smart water bottles
pref board, wire, wood stain, RGB led driver (optional)

Comments

[NICKK422]

Very nice project! Have you considered spraying the inside of the water bottle with a chrome paint for reflective properties?

[ikssk]

Yes i have, but at the angle the bottle is made, it does not help much. Definitely will not get a spot light out of it. I was getting better results spraying it white.

[mysss]

Wow! I love these ridiculously specific tools...the last one I saw was the one for screwing Ikea table legs on. Actually, are there any other uses to which you've put this?

[ikssk]

Are you referring to the tool, bottles or the lights???

[mysss]

The tool....

[ikssk]

I guess you can use it for anything that could be screwed on (Light bulb), or mixed together (your favorite alcoholic beverage). Imagination a plus. LOL

[karossii]

You could use a ruler or tape measure to find the size of your paddle bit.

[ikssk]

Or you can measure the size of the bottle cap and find the appropriate drill bit.

I didn't think while drilling out my holes to measure my bit, sorry

[aimeee]

I like the different kinds of led lighting that you used. Very versatile to fit your mood. Excellent job!