DIY - How To Solder LED strips - Many Tips And Tricks - Clean And Secure Connections!
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- čas přidán 31. 10. 2020
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Hey CZcams and welcome to another video!
My name is Joshua, I'm a starting artist original from Belgium but living in Barcelona.
Moved there in March 2020, lost many opportunities as so many people, and therefore it would be great to get a like!
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This video has been updated so please have a look at my second video about LEDsoldering where I show two different ways of doing it!
• DIY - How To Solder Le...
Welcome to this DIY video on how to solder LED strips together in a nice, clean and secure way! In the video I give the full explanation, go over all the tools and materials needed and many little tips and tricks!
What I refer to as soldering grease, the actual term is flux! Forgot to mention that in the video!
Video about LEDstrips and what to know about them before buying :
• DIY - What To Know Abo...
In this video I used WS2815 strips from BTF Lighting controlled with a SP107E controller and are the LEDs I use the most in my pieces at this moment.
LEDs WS2815 Amazon Link :
www.amazon.es/gp/product/B07L...
SP107E controller Amazon link :
www.amazon.es/gp/product/B07M...
The cables are 4 pin RGB 0.25mm square and were sourced local, pre tinned and no silicone covering, this makes it easier to pull the cables apart and that is a big quality difference!
Cables amazon link, be aware these might have a silicone covering :
www.amazon.es/gp/product/B019...
Heat shrinking tubing can be found in many electronics stores and was also sourced local.
On Amazon you should find many different kit, just pay attention to the diameter!
In the following video you can see my InfinityCube and Psyramid inside the workshop in Barcelona :
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Thanks man. Very well done.
I have been looking for a way to seal the soldered ends of a Led strip. And when I watched your video on strips, I said, yes that's it. Thank You
Great job!
Thank you and thanks for watching!
excellent. many thanks
Thank you for watching!
Thanks. This will improve my soldering 100%
You are welcome!
Great tutorial and very clear explanation!! Thanks
Great job! You make it look so easy. Having the proper tools and a good work area really is the key to doing quality work..
That is true! Thank you
Great video, helpful tips, and - great art! I also admire your command of (at least) three languages. Thanks.
Thank you!
This is one of the best tutorials on this subject! (I've been viewing all different ones for two years) such clarity and generosity...thank you!
Thanks and thank you for watching!
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Great guide!
Thanks a lot :)
Some good tips, thanks. I didn't know about soldering grease, gonna have to try it!
The correct term is flux and i forgot to mention that in the video. Thank you for watching!
Great vid- simple. Clear. Easy to follow. No fluff.
Thanks. :)
Thanks for the compliment and for watching! And very soon I will upload a new one, in total 4 new videos are close to being uploaded 😉
Amazing video this is exactly the instructions I needed especially that you can cut them anywhere even though they say only at soldering points
Thx and thx for watching!
The solders look like nice beads well separated from each other. Your technique looks good: quick and efficient. Thanks for posting that's what I'll aim for :)
Thank you!
This is the best soldering video I’ve seen out there!!!!! Thank you!!!!!!
Thank you, realy appreciate it! And thx for watching!
Thanks for the video 👍🙂
I like this guys. He makes it look very easy.
Thank you!
This is really great information and your art looks awesome! Thank you!
Thx!
Very nice video! I’ve been using connecting blocks because I thought soldering would be too tricky in a confined space. I didn’t think about presoldering the wires! Thanks!
Thank you very much!
Very well done video and a great demonstration on how to solder! I'm new to all this but I'm trying to learn about the use of led's for some small projects I'm working on. Thank you for some great tips and good luck on your future projects!
Thank you!
Awesome video, thanks for the detailed explanation and demonstration!
Thank you!
Thank you for sharing all of these details. 🙂
Thank you!
Thank you, I needed a few pointers on this and it worked out great.
With pleasure and thx for watching!
Thanks for the helpful information! I’m ready to try it!
You are welcome and thanks for watching!!!
Wow!
You are a good teacher
Thx! And thx for watching!
very unique and beautiful pieces 👍
Thanks! Appreciate it!!!
Thank you for supplying this excellent content.
And thank you for this excellent comment!
You pronounced Milwaukee correctly. Good tidings from USA
Thank you for watching!
@@StudjoInfinity am looking forward to future videos
Thanks for sharing this information, should be very helpful.
Thank you!
Great video and will help me on my project. Thank you!
Thank you for watching! And there are few more videos about LEDsoldering so feel free to have a look at those also! Thank you!
...good job, thanks
Thank you!
Wow, you are a brilliant LED artist sir, keep up the good work. I’m sure I can learn a lot from you.
Thx! Very nice of you! And a new DIY video is coming, a christmas piece!
Thanks so much, really helpful!
With pleasure and thx for watching! I also uploaded another recently about soldering and some new videos are on their way 👍
thanks super awesome explanation that i was looking for...
Thank you! And i made a second and upgraded video so feel free to watch that one for more detailed info!
Great teacher....! Thanks.
Thank you!!!
Thank you for posting this video 🎉. You have a new subscriber. Keep up the great work 🎉. You are a master craftsman. Amazing work of art 🖼️ 🎉. So glad I found your channel.
Thank you so much!
BEAUTIFUL
Thx!
Great video very helpful,thank you 👍
You r welcome, thx for watching!
Nice and easy video to watch. I enjoyed it. Thanks
Thank you!
These are like "muy muy importante" lol, nice one!
Nice soldering jutsu btw, those are some useful tips, thanks mate!
You are welcome and thank you for watching!
Me gustó El video I love your video keep tee good work, I am just starting on led strip projects.
Thank you!
thank you man it really helped me to understand some stuff♥
With pleasure and thx for watching!
Beautiful work bro
Thx!!!
Great job. U make it look easy but I'm sure its not. Thanks for sharing
Thx and thx for watching!
great video thank you
Thx!
Very nice work.
Thank you!
I am looking for corner connectors and and an extension over my stove for a Feit Smart Strip Light, not where to buy.
Thanks for the tutorial.
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You r welcome! I never use connectors anymore, soldering is the way to go! Goodluck with the project!
You sound like Rodger Federer! Lol. Thanks for the video!
Realy? Hahaha nobody ever told me that 😂 thanks for watching!
GOOD JOB!!!!
Thank you!
Wow. Thank you. You are a good teacher. This helped me understand more how Led lights strips work
Thank you for watching! There is an updated version of this video so feel free to look at it to learn even more! 😁
the grease as you call it is flux helps cleaning
Hi and thanks for watching! I realise that I mentioned this not clearly, newer videos of soldering will be made where I point this out! Thanks!
Great video. I am building a replica nano leaf and need to solder three strips per triangle. Your video gave me the idea to lay them out in the triangular pattern and solder them together. I will adjust the length of each of the three wires to account for the bend. Still learning fast.led so don’t know if each triangle will have its own data line or if they could just run in serial. There will be a total of 18 lights per triangle using ws2812B. Your thoughts on this?
Im also new to the programming. I use sp107e controllers in many cases and with that you can easily change the settings according to the number of leds per strip and amount of strips
Woow. I liked
I’m ready to sell some LED strips work 😀
Thank you and goodluck!
Awesome. Your projects are incredible! If you need WS2812B addressable RGB strips, please consider us.
Thank you. You might hear from me in the near future!!!
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@8:00...you don't have to separate the wires...drag solder...that is what your flux is for.
Thx and thx for watching! I need to make a more updated version and apply this tip into it, thx!
Wouldn’t use a lighter or any other flame to shrink the shrinktube. Use a hot gun (like the ones used to remove paint) or use the soldering iron very briefly
Why you no lighter?
@@JohnDoe-qq8et 😄😄👍
Hairdryer also works
@@JohnDoe-qq8et Why you yes lighter?
Great video, would it be possible to cross connect the RGB wires to get different colour combinations between led strips? For instance connect the red output of one strip to the blue input of the other so different strips have different colours but are all turned on by the same remote? (of course you couldn't regulate the colour of the strip that is cross connected)
Nvm just came past the part where you explain the cables. Is there a way to have different strip colours controlled from one remote?
Hi! So your first comment would work with strips that have dedicated RGB channels so you kinda trick them but as you say the control is away because the colors are wrong. There are so many ways of lighting strips like this, that what you look for is quite easy. You need individual adressable LEDs that are controller by the right controller. My fav and easy setup is a SP107E or go WLed so you can realy program yourself
@@StudjoInfinity thanks a lot!!
Awesome video do you have a link to the wire cutter’s
Thank you! And no I havent, they are from the brand Kreator but you can get these in any hardware store that also has electrics tools 😉 and you gave me the idea to start a webshop because you r not the first asking this 😁 thx again for watching!
Hey mate, great video! would you be able to provide a link to the LEDs that you use in the video?
Thank you. I am currently working on my channel and very soon all my descriptions will be updated with more details and links where to buy what online!
Description has been updated ;-) if anything is missing please let me know!
Do you need to use wires or could you butt two sections to each other and solder?
You can solder LED strips together also without cables, on my channel there is also a video about that! Thanks for watching!
I am currently building an infinity mirror dodecahedron. I am looking at these pixel led's that are 144 led's per meter programmable. Each strip will be max 7-1/4" they will lead to an intersection consisting of a "Y" +/_ roughly. How do you solder this intersection when you are doubling up on every led on the leading strip side. Also do you know of an led strip that has at least this many led's per meter that would have a controler that is bluetooth capable, has a remote and can connent to google home and alexa and that the lights would change to music?
For the Y connection I make my own little Y cables that are just two cables with the same start that is soldered together, i hope you get what i mean. There are ways of making a dodecahedron in one continues strip i believe.
For the second part you will have to do some research since i do not work with controllera that work with alexa etc, there are some out there for sure. Look into Wled also, very interesting 😉
Nice work, mate. You can hear you're much more confident in speaking now in front of the camera and narrating.
Man I used sit and watch my father do this as he was a Televison and VCR engineer!
Thx man! Bit by bit yaknow
any idea why the solder wont stick to my led strips?
just got some new solder with 2% flux since thought that was the issue
maybe the temp of the soldering iron? tried at 300c, tried at 450c... so confused
You will probably need to buy some extra flux and dip your soldering gun in it once in a while and also check the temperature of the soldering material that it melts at
would you like to know 12V individual control ws2812 led strip ? RGB ,RGBW , one end connect power transformer , no brightness difference at whole 5m led strip or 10m led strip
Hi, thank you for the comment. Any inquiry can be sent to creajobarcelona@outlook.com
the wire gauge seems thick or is that the insulation. I would like to use thinner gauge wire for my project. how thin is too thin for these leds?
Hi and thx for watching. The wire is regular led RGB cable that you can find in many hardwarestores and lightshops so Im guessing the insulation makes it look thick. The cable thickness depends on how many Amps you will run through your project and also keep in mind to use extra powercables if your ledstrip is long and has a high density
How would you suggest to make the soldered joins waterproof again? Thanks in advance
Waterproof to my opinion is a dangerous word in soldering but with using hot glue over your solderpoints they will be even more secure and if your heat shrinking tubing fits nice and snug over your IP protection together with hot glue you will be able to get them splash proof. Otherwise i advise using the apropriate mounting rails and covers for better water protection or use full waterproof led strips only ( i avoid outdoor projects only for this reason to be honest )
@@StudjoInfinity Thanks for that.... hot glue and heat shrink tubing sounds good. I already have the aluminium extrusion to mount the strips in. It's an outside progect so wanting to do the best i can to protect the strips. Good luck with your new business.... your pyramids look awesome!
Thank you very much!!!
Can you make a video on how to do an L and T connection?
That is a great idea, Im working out a video to show how to reconnect broken wires and might add something like that to it!
I really like your art work homie. Creativity shows heart!
Thank you thats very kind!
What was the make and model of those needle nose pliers and the cutters
Hi and thanks for watching, I believe most tools are Milwaukee and Kreator
I see a lot of people using solder less clips. Do they not work? Why would someone go to the trouble of soldering when you can just snap a connector on?
Hi, I'd like to know what if i don't insulate the soldered part ? I wonder what will happen if those soldered wire touches each other, will it damage the led strips?
Hi! Yes it is very possible you will damage your led strips. You can cause a short circuit or an other scenario is your data gets corrupted. It is never a harm to double check all your soldering points before applying any power! A multimeter can also come in very handy and might be a good idea for a video...
@@StudjoInfinity meaning that i need to be careful with the gap between those cable and make sure it won't tounch, yes ?
@@Boyardee_my yes exactly!
Can you program a color then cut them out and program another color and put them together with no remote
Hi, and no that will not work 😁
nice! if the solder touch eachother will that be a problem?
Yes that has to be avoided at all times or you have a very big risk of a short circuit or damage to your ledstrip
@@StudjoInfinity damn theyre so close to eachother tho haha thanks mate
@@JasonMoussa take your time and be patient. Its a bit tricky but with practise you will get there! And dont worry, i also still make mistakes like that sometimes
Is there a limit to how long the abridging wires can be? ( I wanna split a strip to light multiple shelves with 1 remote control)
It depens on how many meters of strips you will have and the distance between them. You could power them all seperate and use a signal amplifier or put your led controller as close as possible to the ledstrips so the voltage and signal doesnt drop over the distance 😉
@@StudjoInfinity I want to do something similar, I have an LED strip with its function control, and I want to cut the LED strip to make 2 LED reflectors for the car. Is it possible?
what temperature should the soldering be
Hi! Usually I keep it around 200°C
Wat if the wire gets in contact with each other while soldering or the soldering dots connect to each other?
Hi! Many things can happen but one is sure, it will not work! There is a big chance of a short circuit so you have to be sure no contacts are touching!
If you accidentally join the beads it can be tricky to separate them, but most of the time it can be fixed. What I usually do is use something pointy like tweezers or an exacto knife to part the beads as you remelt them. If you have a fine tip soldering iron, you can just use that to melt and draw a gap between the beads, it might take a few passes before the beads will want to separate though. Also in my experience, when beads get joined it's usually because I used too much solder, so less is more with those tiny pads on the strips.
Can you send link to Varo Kreator stripper?
Want to buy
Hi, I do not have a link, I bought this at the local DIY store actualy
i need a tip on how to make led strips for cornering they dont make them like that
There are different types of connectors for cornering but nobody is a fan of them. For corners just same thing but different lengts of wires to solder, you can solder on the underside of the strip to make tighter corners or just loop them with some framework to hide the wires
Been trying over and over, but having no success. Idk, if Im using the wrong size wire. Ive tried a little solder, a lot. I just cant get past the first powered strip to the next.
Helloo. Soldering takes a while to get under control. Does your soldering gun get to a good temperature? And use the flux grease to increase heat transfer. And dont forget to first prepare the tips of your ledstrips and cables to make the connection easier when you solder them together. Do it strip by strip and test them after every strip you attached. Trust me, i also still have troubles sometimes!
@@StudjoInfinity I just have solder- good quality. I think it contains flux. Treating the led strips? You mean running the solder tip on them? I havent really done that, but probably inadvertently while trying to get solder down on them. One potential issue is that Im using 18 awg wire and maybe its too thick? Hard to place down precisesly on 3 pin led. Yeah, I havent successfully gotten a second strip lighting up and have gotten increasingly frustrated. I invested a lot of money into this project and Im laying a big, wet fart. My gun gets pretty hot- what temp is the sweet spot? 350?
I am not known to this standard but i use 0.25mm^2 rgb wire, its very standard. Take the proper preparation steps as said before and it will make it easier. Solder materials have different melting points but usually you can find that on the package. And you mean celcius or fahrenheit?
@@StudjoInfinity Thanks for you're advice. Got the project completed as far as led lights. Ran 32 rows at 20 high and it looks bad a--.I was initially a moron and just laid everything down and soldered it without a power supply as it was still in delivery. So my solder job was atrocious and that was the issue. I laid way too much solder and was bad with wire placement. Didn't realize everything had to be spot on. I haven't soldered since middle school. Anyway, I went from strip to strip checking with power after each. After major clean up of the old solder and re-connecting I finally got it done. Thanks again
can you please what are those wire?
Wires are standard 0.25mm^2
When I tried to solder led strips, the solder wouldn't stick to the copper at all, no matter what I did. What might I be doing wrong?
Hi and i would guess or its not enough heat or you need to use more flux, it helps to spread heat and make it more liquid
@@StudjoInfinity Thanks!
Can you make each section of LED strip a different colour?
There are more than a few ways of making sections in different colors. With a setup like this that is sort of possible depending on how many sections and how you olay with the original settings for the controller. Best way is with Wled where you can program everything yourself by using a universal chip
is 4x1.5mm too thick?
I assume you mean 1.5mm^2 and yes that will be too thick. Best is to look under rgb led wire
Allow me to correct myself. 1.5 mm diameter could work depending on what the width of your strip and solderingpoints are
Hey my dude! Maybe you can link the materials you are using so you can get a small fee so we can support you?
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Helloo. The description has been updated and actually my entire channel has been upgraded in many ways. I am thinking of making a newer and improved video of this feel free to contact me on any of my social media platforms ;-) Thank You
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@@StudjoInfinity thank you! I had already bought leds and soldering iron as I’m making an infinity dodecahedron, but when I run out of supplies I’ll keep this in mind for future. I live in US and the links are international :( Hope your channel blows up I followed your Instagram many thanks again =D
@@AnonyMous-uy4hk thank you very much!!!
If you're doing styling, your hookup wires are too thick for signal passing.
everything is perfect except blowing, if you blow it cools down quickly and weakens the weld, they should never blow
Thanks for watching and notifying, I will be making an updated video about the subject soon so thanks for the input!
Use a SolderM8
Hi and yes! I am making several investmensts at this moment and new solder equipment is on the list!
why u call it grease? I assume ur usimg FLUX??? if so it is not to just equalize the temp. it also cleans and etches the surface so the solder fills hot and flat . The most important advice to give is how to avoid a cold solder joint>>>> thats when the solder looks rough and n0t shine. they will craxk and fail.
Hi amd thanks for this comment! I made newer videos where I adressed this, thanks for pointing this out!
I wonder of you'd be willing to help a starting entrepreneur by answering a few questions! If so is there an email or best way to message you to seek out some help? I'm stuck with these RGBWs and while my questions aren't complicated, it's super complicated for a beginner!! 😂 Please let me know, I'd love to chat! Thanks!
find it difficult. 😥
Practice makes perfect and there is another video on my channel about it so maybe that one can help you also.
@@StudjoInfinity its difficult because the terminals of 4 pin led strips are too near to each other.
It’s not hot, don’t worry 😂👌
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Nice soldering. Terrible LED strip. Throw it away.
Thanks for watching,.and I dont use these anymore, I switched to mostly using WS2813 now