Introduction: Origami Cube Led Mood Lamp
This Instructable is on how to make a origami Cube Led Mood Lamp
The idea came to me when i first made an origami cube and thought it would be really cool if i lit it up with leds
You will need:
Lexan
Enameled wire
Clear wire tube
Leds
Screws
And lots of tools
Step 1: Make Lexan Base
This is the base at the top that the leds and cubes hook up to
it is made of 3 lexan pieces one has a cut out inside for the circuitry
I used a paint can for the outline then cut them out
for the center cut out use what ever is best you can find leave about 1/2" from the edge
I sanded the edges after with a belt sander
Drill holes for your screws you can use what ever you have or get some
Drill little holes in the bottom plate the same size as the clear tubing where ever you want them
and how many you want
Step 2: Stand
I built a little stand from scrap wood so it would be easier when it came to soldering so i would'nt have to
hold it up your choice really
Step 3: Tubing Placement
Now we attach the tubing to the base plate with hot glue
just put the tube trough the hole and make it the length you want
then put some hot glue on the top to hold it on
Step 4: Adding Wire
Now we put wire in the tubing
I found it best to put through one wire the cut it and use it as a template for the
other one its also easier to put both wires through at the same time
I found it best to put through one wire the cut it and use it as a template for the
other one its also easier to put both wires through at the same time
Step 5: Wiring
Now we need to wire it up we are going to wire it in parallel so here is the schematic
remember you can add as many leds as you want
use what ever type of leds you want as long as there super bright ones
i used super bright color changing from ebay
after you solder everything you can close it up
remember you can add as many leds as you want
use what ever type of leds you want as long as there super bright ones
i used super bright color changing from ebay
after you solder everything you can close it up
Step 6: Origami Box (Ballon)
I learned how to make them on this website they are not that hard
http://www.origami-instructions.com/origami-water-balloon.html
then you glue them to your leds and tube
There you have it Origami led Box Mood lamp