Introduction: L.E.D. Pendant
In this instructible I will show you how to make a "crystal" pendant that glows three different colors.
This is a great idea for a costume.
If you have any ideas or suggestions im happy to hear them.
This is a great idea for a costume.
If you have any ideas or suggestions im happy to hear them.
Step 1: Step 1: the Supplies
What you will need for this project is:
1"x1"x4" piece of plexiglass
about 25-50' of wire (I used phone wire)
an LED from a cd player from a PC (must have three prongs on it)
an Altoids tin
two push button switches
three 'AA' batteries
piece of aluminum or any other metal
The tools needed:
a drill
a sander
a saw
a soldering iron
wire strippers
and always wear safety glasses when cutting anything!!
1"x1"x4" piece of plexiglass
about 25-50' of wire (I used phone wire)
an LED from a cd player from a PC (must have three prongs on it)
an Altoids tin
two push button switches
three 'AA' batteries
piece of aluminum or any other metal
The tools needed:
a drill
a sander
a saw
a soldering iron
wire strippers
and always wear safety glasses when cutting anything!!
Step 2: The Wiring
This is a diagram for the wiring inside the Altoids tin.
To reduce the clutter of wire I braided it so it would be easier to work with and cover.
Heres a link to show how to braid.
To reduce the clutter of wire I braided it so it would be easier to work with and cover.
Heres a link to show how to braid.
Step 3: The "Crystal"
The crystal is made by cutting a piece of 1" plexiglass into a piece that measures 1" wide by 1" tall by 4" long.
Then take a sander (I used a belt sander) and grind the edges down to make it look like this:
Then drill a hole about an inch into the top in the center for the LED.
Then take a sander (I used a belt sander) and grind the edges down to make it look like this:
Then drill a hole about an inch into the top in the center for the LED.
Step 4: The Finished Pics
This is the final look of the "crystal" pendant.