DIY RGB Tube Lights

RGB Tube Lights made using Arduino Nano and WS2812B LEDs.

Mukesh Sankhla

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DIY RGB Tube light is a multi functional tube light which can be used in photography, light painting photography, film making, gaming, as a VU meter and more. The tube light can be controlled by Prismatik software or by a push button. These tub lights are made using a Arduino Nano and WS2812B LED strip.

Files

RGB Tube Code&Software.zip x-zip-compressed - 9.17 MB - 12/16/2020 at 12:36		Download
Button_Tube.zip x-zip-compressed - 347.60 kB - 12/16/2020 at 12:35		Download

Components

1 × Arduino Nano https://amzn.to/3r2x4sY
2 × WS2812B LED Strip https://amzn.to/2Kwe70O
2 × White Tube Lights Or Aluminum Light Fittings with Diffuser https://amzn.to/38fF6Gu Or https://amzn.to/3ra3d1Z
1 × 5V 5A Power Supply https://amzn.to/3nqCvQi
1 × Push Button https://amzn.to/3mpNEPK

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Build Instructions

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Step 1:
- Disassemble the tube light by removing end caps , separating diffuser and removing whites LED strip from the tube.
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Step 2:
- Make all the connections as shown in circuit diagram.
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Step 3:
- Put all the electronics in the tube , put back the end caps and seal the diffuser using clear tape.