HOW TO TURN PLASTIC BOTTLES TO DESKTOP LAMP
by EDISON SCIENCE CORNER in Circuits > LEDs
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HOW TO TURN PLASTIC BOTTLES TO DESKTOP LAMP
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in this instructable i am going to show you how to make your own super desktop lamp using empty stupid plastic bottles
Things Needed
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Cut the Bottle
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cut the bottle into three pieces like in picture
Making the Led Base
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connect 5 leds on the base piece
connect all leds in parallel connection
add a 330 ohm resistor seris
connect all with shielded wires
Making the Light Reflecting Strips
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create some glue strips using hot glue gun on a smooth surface
wait some minutes and peel it out(see picture)
Connecting the Strips to Leds
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connect the glue strips to led using glue gun
Conncect the Middle Piece and Bottom Piece
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connect the bottom piece to middle piece and glue together
for waterproof use old bottle cap and m seal.
Fill Water and Give Power
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fill bottle with water also cover and seal top part
connect led with 9v batter or usb
Thanks!!!!! Happy Making!!!drop Your Comment Below!!!
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