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spacebug ([personal profile] spacebug) wrote2004-02-11 08:28 am

LED musings.

WASTE doesn't seem to be very happy right now, so instead of a mass email, you get a livejounal entry!

I've decided I want a bunch of UV LEDs to build into my sculpture, and maybe some white ones, too. If I have some left over for Burning Man constructions, that'd be just fine with me... I'd like to order them next week, if possible. Anyone want to go in on a bulk order with me? They're generally cheaper the more you get. The cheapest ones I can find are at LEDsupply.com, and there's also superbrightleds.com, whose are more expensive, but brighter. I'm wanting to get at least 10-15 of them, probably more. LEDsupply also has things called "PowerPucks", which sound intriguing, especially for lighting a sculpture outside at Burning Man. Are they worth it? Are they that much better than plain batteries? Any thoughts from you kids who've done this more than me are appreciated.

[identity profile] r4c.livejournal.com 2004-02-11 09:02 pm (UTC)(link)
I've ordered from this guy in the past. Order 2x what you need, about half of them tested bad. It was still a bargain at like 0.10/ea for superbright LEDs (or .20/ea for the good ones anyway) Dirt cheap!

Also, check Small bear Steve is awesome and I order from him all the time. Might not have UV LEDs tho.