geometree
11-25-2010, 02:47 PM
I'm thankful for all the people who share their knowledge here, I have learned so much... So, I thought it was about time I posted something here others might find useful.
Here are a couple photos of my first test at an edge lit sign. The LEDs I bought off the shelf at walmart, in the automotive section. They came attached to a small battery that allows them to be tested out in the package. @ $20 for two 12" sticks they are a bit over priced but I was able to finally try this out, so it was well worth it as a test unit.
I carved this from the front, but found that it looked better from the back side. Next one I will mirror the text so it will be viewed from the smooth side of the acrylic.
I will be designing a stand around a 12" LED stick that will include a battery compartment and simple switch. As I work through this project in the next couple weeks I'll try to post sources for wholesale components and the files for the stand I come up with.
Here are the parameters for this sample:
The font is "flakes"
Toolpaths done in partworks
60v @ 2.00,1.00 ips
size was about 3"x15"
material is 3/16" acrylic with glass green tint, origin unknown
Here are a couple photos of my first test at an edge lit sign. The LEDs I bought off the shelf at walmart, in the automotive section. They came attached to a small battery that allows them to be tested out in the package. @ $20 for two 12" sticks they are a bit over priced but I was able to finally try this out, so it was well worth it as a test unit.
I carved this from the front, but found that it looked better from the back side. Next one I will mirror the text so it will be viewed from the smooth side of the acrylic.
I will be designing a stand around a 12" LED stick that will include a battery compartment and simple switch. As I work through this project in the next couple weeks I'll try to post sources for wholesale components and the files for the stand I come up with.
Here are the parameters for this sample:
The font is "flakes"
Toolpaths done in partworks
60v @ 2.00,1.00 ips
size was about 3"x15"
material is 3/16" acrylic with glass green tint, origin unknown