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Title: LED desk back lighting
Post by: jinxedx84 on Sun, 24 November 2013, 01:39:23: So this evening i got dragged along to Home Depot (wife wanted at fake christmas tree) anyways. So i was off, not lookin at trees and came accross some RGB(W) peel and stick LED lighting. I have seen other people use light to accentuate the battlestations. So I figured i would post at picture and see if anyone else did anything similar to the BS.
http://www.homedepot.ca/product/118-inches-3m-rgb-led-flextape-with-plug-in-dirver-remote-and-controller/844236
I know i probably payed to much but oh well

Dont mind my wires im just lazy
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Remote, and this produces all the colours on the remote
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Title: Re: LED desk back lighting
Post by: Pacifist on Sun, 24 November 2013, 01:40:29: Snazzy

How much in USD is it?
Title: Re: LED desk back lighting
Post by: jinxedx84 on Sun, 24 November 2013, 01:41:06: i imagine homedepot in the states has it
Title: Re: LED desk back lighting
Post by: Photoelectric on Sun, 24 November 2013, 01:41:30: I like your desk arrangement, though that heavy computer case up on a shelf scares me a bit ;)
Title: Re: LED desk back lighting
Post by: jinxedx84 on Sun, 24 November 2013, 01:42:00: http://www.homedepot.com/p/Illume-Lighting-118-in-LED-RGB-Flextape-Light-with-Plug-In-Driver-and-Remote-Controller-I-RGBTP118/204379802#.UpGts8T4mLw
Title: Re: LED desk back lighting
Post by: jinxedx84 on Sun, 24 November 2013, 01:42:51: Quote from: Photoelectric on Sun, 24 November 2013, 01:41:30
I like your desk arrangement, though that heavy computer case up on a shelf scares me a bit ;)

I assure, the shelf was not easy to come by, and is lag bolted to the wall, and Isnt going anywhere. I appreciate your concern tho :thumb:
Title: Re: LED desk back lighting
Post by: demik on Sun, 24 November 2013, 01:43:00: Quote from: Pacifist on Sun, 24 November 2013, 01:40:29
Snazzy

How much in USD is it?

http://www.homedepot.com/p/Illume-Lighting-118-in-LED-RGB-Flextape-Light-with-Plug-In-Driver-and-Remote-Controller-I-RGBTP118/204379802#.UpGty8RDtdw

forget how to internet?
Title: Re: LED desk back lighting
Post by: Photoelectric on Sun, 24 November 2013, 01:43:37: I'd also recommend IKEA Dioder--half the price for 4 LED strips. I have 3 of those in various locations.
Title: Re: LED desk back lighting
Post by: jinxedx84 on Sun, 24 November 2013, 01:45:41: totally, but i needed 120 inches, and those 4 would totally make more of a mess, wiring wise
Title: Re: LED desk back lighting
Post by: tp4tissue on Sun, 24 November 2013, 01:59:48: You can buy LED Christmas lights after christmas. for WAY cheaper...
Title: Re: LED desk back lighting
Post by: jinxedx84 on Sun, 24 November 2013, 02:01:49: Quote from: tp4tissue on Sun, 24 November 2013, 01:59:48
You can buy LED Christmas lights after christmas. for WAY cheaper...

actually, i have LED blue christmas lights, and they didnt give the effect i wanted, they were "spotty" and not as bright
Title: Re: LED desk back lighting
Post by: tp4tissue on Sun, 24 November 2013, 02:09:11: Quote from: jinxedx84 on Sun, 24 November 2013, 02:01:49
Quote from: tp4tissue on Sun, 24 November 2013, 01:59:48
You can buy LED Christmas lights after christmas. for WAY cheaper...

actually, i have LED blue christmas lights, and they didnt give the effect i wanted, they were "spotty" and not as bright

well there's more work involved in lining them up of course.... brightness.. mmm.. u just need M0re... (http://www.cute-factor.com/images/smilies/onion/beautifu2.gif)
Title: Re: LED desk back lighting
Post by: jinxedx84 on Sun, 24 November 2013, 02:14:12: Quote from: tp4tissue on Sun, 24 November 2013, 02:09:11
Quote from: jinxedx84 on Sun, 24 November 2013, 02:01:49
Quote from: tp4tissue on Sun, 24 November 2013, 01:59:48
You can buy LED Christmas lights after christmas. for WAY cheaper...

actually, i have LED blue christmas lights, and they didnt give the effect i wanted, they were "spotty" and not as bright

well there's more work involved in lining them up of course.... brightness.. mmm.. u just need M0re...
Show Image
(http://www.cute-factor.com/images/smilies/onion/beautifu2.gif)

You under estimate the severity of my laziness :p
Title: Re: LED desk back lighting
Post by: TheSoulhunter on Sun, 24 November 2013, 03:00:01: Quote from: jinxedx84 on Sun, 24 November 2013, 01:39:23
So this evening i got dragged along to Home Depot (wife wanted at fake christmas tree) anyways. So i was off, not lookin at trees and came accross some RGB(W) peel and stick LED lighting. I have seen other people use light to accentuate the battlestations. So I figured i would post at picture and see if anyone else did anything similar to the BS.
http://www.homedepot.ca/product/118-inches-3m-rgb-led-flextape-with-plug-in-dirver-remote-and-controller/844236
I know i probably payed to much but oh well

Dont mind my wires im just lazy
(Attachment Link)

Remote, and this produces all the colours on the remote
(Attachment Link)

I use the same ones...
But consider to replace the trasformer unit (super cheap POS), one (out of my 3) melted O.o
Title: Re: LED desk back lighting
Post by: jinxedx84 on Sun, 24 November 2013, 03:04:42: Quote from: TheSoulhunter on Sun, 24 November 2013, 03:00:01
Quote from: jinxedx84 on Sun, 24 November 2013, 01:39:23
So this evening i got dragged along to Home Depot (wife wanted at fake christmas tree) anyways. So i was off, not lookin at trees and came accross some RGB(W) peel and stick LED lighting. I have seen other people use light to accentuate the battlestations. So I figured i would post at picture and see if anyone else did anything similar to the BS.
http://www.homedepot.ca/product/118-inches-3m-rgb-led-flextape-with-plug-in-dirver-remote-and-controller/844236
I know i probably payed to much but oh well

Dont mind my wires im just lazy
(Attachment Link)

Remote, and this produces all the colours on the remote
(Attachment Link)

I use the same ones...
But consider to replace the trasformer unit (super cheap POS), one (out of my 3) melted O.o

What did you replace it with??
Title: Re: LED desk back lighting
Post by: TheSoulhunter on Sun, 24 November 2013, 03:13:12: Quote from: jinxedx84 on Sun, 24 November 2013, 03:04:42
Quote from: TheSoulhunter on Sun, 24 November 2013, 03:00:01
Quote from: jinxedx84 on Sun, 24 November 2013, 01:39:23
So this evening i got dragged along to Home Depot (wife wanted at fake christmas tree) anyways. So i was off, not lookin at trees and came accross some RGB(W) peel and stick LED lighting. I have seen other people use light to accentuate the battlestations. So I figured i would post at picture and see if anyone else did anything similar to the BS.
http://www.homedepot.ca/product/118-inches-3m-rgb-led-flextape-with-plug-in-dirver-remote-and-controller/844236
I know i probably payed to much but oh well

Dont mind my wires im just lazy
(Attachment Link)

Remote, and this produces all the colours on the remote
(Attachment Link)

I use the same ones...
But consider to replace the trasformer unit (super cheap POS), one (out of my 3) melted O.o

What did you replace it with??

Good quality one with same specs...
I'm from Europe tho (230V @ 50Hz)
Title: Re: LED desk back lighting
Post by: zoolzoo on Sun, 24 November 2013, 07:51:36: blue hurts your eyes d00d.
Title: Re: LED desk back lighting
Post by: Capitalistix on Tue, 26 November 2013, 01:16:40: Quote from: jinxedx84 on Sun, 24 November 2013, 01:39:23
So this evening i got dragged along to Home Depot (wife wanted at fake christmas tree) anyways. So i was off, not lookin at trees and came accross some RGB(W) peel and stick LED lighting. I have seen other people use light to accentuate the battlestations. So I figured i would post at picture and see if anyone else did anything similar to the BS.
http://www.homedepot.ca/product/118-inches-3m-rgb-led-flextape-with-plug-in-dirver-remote-and-controller/844236
I know i probably payed to much but oh well

Dont mind my wires im just lazy
(Attachment Link)

Remote, and this produces all the colours on the remote
(Attachment Link)

You put your PC on a damn shelf! Thats brilliant! How come I didnt think of that? Ive been looking for a way to get my damn tower off my desk/floor.