Illuminate Your Workspace
by knex hitman gill in Circuits > Assistive Tech
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Illuminate Your Workspace
I had a single led to light up my entire keyboard for a while and it wasn't working out too well so I decided to go on a great oddesy into my garage and found a license plate light so i decided to use that instead of my led. READ ALL STEPS BEFORE PROCEEDING!!!
Remove Previous Lights
remove whatever is in the way of where you are going to put you new light
Gather Matirials
you need
-tape or other methods of mounting the light source
-scissors (if you are using tape)
-usb extension cable
-12 volt adapter (or other adapter that is the same voltage as the light source)
-light switch
-electrical tape
-phillips (star) screwdriver for the switch
-and of course a light source or 2
-tape or other methods of mounting the light source
-scissors (if you are using tape)
-usb extension cable
-12 volt adapter (or other adapter that is the same voltage as the light source)
-light switch
-electrical tape
-phillips (star) screwdriver for the switch
-and of course a light source or 2
Secure the Light Soures
secure the light source(s) and the switch using tape, screws or gum (i wouldn't recommend gum)
Test the Lights
test the lights before and after you put them up
Showing My Workspace
this is basically for the contest.
Conclusion
after all that hard work (took me like an hour) you are finally done and now you can type in the dark