Introduction: Tv Back Light
Tricolor color led strip stuck on back of TV with double sided tape. Controlled by Arduino Uno.
Supplies Needed:
1 - Tri-Color LED strip from Radio Shack.
1- Arduino Uno.
1 - 1 amp or higher DC power supply.
1 - roll double sided tape.
1 - computer with Arduino IDE sketch program on it.
1 - USB A to USB B cord to program Arduino.
Step 1: Arduino Uno
Here is a Arduino Uno, on the right.
Any Arduino will do. Uno, Mega ,ect.
You will also need a USB A to USB B data transfer cable, to upload your sketch.
Step 2: Led on Back Tv
I added led strip to back edge of tv with double sided tape.
The tricolor LED strip I purchased from Radio Shack.
Step 3: You Also Need 12 Watt Power Supply
Power supply must be close to 1 amp or higher if you want to add more strips.
I just had one lying around.
Step 4: Program Arduino
Program Arduino using IDE sketch program that came with your Arduino.
Test sketch can be downloaded from shack.net/LED0339
I added some effects to my sketch.
Step 5: Finished
Video of my sketch in action.
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6 Comments
9 years ago
I'd love to see what your program looks like and does.
Reply 9 years ago on Introduction
I figured how to put a video up now.
9 years ago
how to connect to TV ??
Reply 9 years ago
Double sided tape.
9 years ago on Introduction
Voted for you!
9 years ago
Vote for me! Please