Introduction: DIY Portable LED Panel
In this project I will show you how to create a powerful and robust 70W LED panel that can be powered by a Li-Ion or Li-Po battery pack. The control circuit can dim the pure white and warm white 5630 LED strips individually and does not cause any flicker problems due to the fast pulse frequency. Let's get started!
Step 1: Watch the Videos!
The two videos give you a basic understanding on how to create the portable LED panel. In the next steps though, I will give you additional information to make this project even simpler to recreate.
Step 2: Build the Frame!
The first video was all about the mechanical build of the LED panel. You can recreate my design by following the guidelines and measurements mentioned in the video. Feel free to also use the attached reference pictures of my panel. You will need the following materials to complete the mechanical build (affiliate links):
Ebay:
10m 5630 LED Strip (Germany): http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?...
10m 5630 LED Strip (Worldwide): http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?...
300x400x2mm Aluminum Plate (Germany): http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?...
1000x1x2cm Aluminum Flat Bar (Germany): http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?...
Aliexpress:
5m 5630 LED Strip Warm White: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_dS1hSn5
5m 5630 LED Strip Pure White: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_dZEbPrh
Amazon.de:
5m 5630 LED Strip Warm White: http://amzn.to/2lnctgR
5m 5630 LED Strip Pure White: http://amzn.to/2lnmVoA
Hardware Store:
Screws & Nuts (as shown in the video), acrylic glass, aluminum plate, aluminum flat bars, handles
Step 3: Order the Electrical Components!
Here you can find a parts list with example sellers for the components that you will need for the dimmer circuit (affiliate links).
Ebay:
1x Buck/Boost Converter:http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?...
1x XT60 Connector: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?...
1x Balance Connector:http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?...
2x TLC555: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?...
2x TC4420 MOSFET Driver IC: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?...
2x IRLZ44N MOSFET: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?...
3x PCB Terminal: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?...
1x DC Jack: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?...
4x 47µF Capacitor: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?...
2x 100nF, 2x 1nF Capacitor: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?...
4x 1N4148 Diode: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?...
2x 50kΩ Potentiometer: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?...
2x 10Ω, 2x470Ω Resistor: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?...
1x DPDT Switch: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?...
1x LiPo Voltage Tester: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?...
Aliexpress:
1x Buck/Boost Converter: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_d6W5n99
1x XT60 Connector: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_dXCU92J
1x Balance Connector: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_d8c7WnV
2x TLC555: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_d7luiWL
2x TC4420 MOSFET Driver IC: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_dX79Yx5
2x IRLZ44N MOSFET: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_dUNcszh
3x PCB Terminal: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_dTpgnlH
1x DC Jack: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_d8YrpaP
4x 47µF Capacitor: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_dYeKABl
2x 100nF, 2x 1nF Capacitor: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_d7mMhhV
4x 1N4148 Diode: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_d6Smyur
2x 50kΩ Potentiometer: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_dWsFRKr
2x 10Ω, 2x470Ω Resistor: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_dTJpVx1
1x DPDT Switch: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_dVGjulZ
1x LiPo Voltage Tester: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_dWglTCj
Amazon.de:
1x Buck/Boost Converter: http://amzn.to/2n22NIW
1x XT60 Connector: http://amzn.to/2lbVsGx
1x Balance Connector: http://amzn.to/2n25lqB
2x TLC555: http://amzn.to/2gCxOTT
2x TC4420 MOSFET Driver IC: http://amzn.to/2n2byTi
2x IRLZ44N MOSFET: http://amzn.to/2hiGVqx
3x PCB Terminal: http://amzn.to/2lNNW4H
1x DC Jack: http://amzn.to/2kHaG8v
4x 47µF Capacitor:http://amzn.to/2n2kUyp
2x 100nF, 2x 1nF Capacitor: http://amzn.to/2hlE012
4x 1N4148 Diode: http://amzn.to/2eRqlNs
2x 50kΩ Potentiometer: http://amzn.to/2n2cd7e
2x 10Ω, 2x470Ω Resistor: http://amzn.to/2aAsWdV
1x DPDT Switch: http://amzn.to/2n2nd4s
1x LiPo Voltage Tester: http://amzn.to/2n29Cub
Step 4: Build the Circuit!
Here you can find the schematic of the control circuit as well as reference pictures of my circuit.
Step 5: Print the Enclosure!
Here you can download the design of my housing for123D Design. Import it with the software and export is as a STL file in order to slice it with your favorite 3D printing software.
Attachments
Step 6: Success!
You did it! You just created your own portable LED panel!
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