[sdiy] Diffused LEDs tip

[Tim Heffield]

You might try putting polished aluminium foil on three sides and the bottom
(assuming it is clear acrylic)and then light it from the one side edge
without the foil.  You could lightly sand the top side or spray it with the
"Glass Frosting" spray to evenly diffuse the light.  You would have to play
with how many LEDs it will take to evenly light it.

--Tim

-----Original Message-----
From: owner-synth-diy at dropmix.xs4all.nl
[mailto:owner-synth-diy at dropmix.xs4all.nl]On Behalf Of Bert
Schiettecatte
Sent: Sunday, July 25, 2004 4:38 PM
To: synth-diy at dropmix.xs4all.nl
Subject: RE: [sdiy] Diffused LEDs tip


Now that we're on the topic, anyone got experience designing and
implementing light guides for LED lighting? I've been trying to find a
cheap way to light a piece of acrylic 6cm x 6cm in a uniform way using
LED(s). Sort of a light tile ...


-----Original Message-----
From: owner-synth-diy at dropmix.xs4all.nl
[mailto:owner-synth-diy at dropmix.xs4all.nl] On Behalf Of
mike:prophecysound
Sent: zondag 25 juli 2004 22:11
To: Tim Heffield; Synth-Diy
Subject: RE: [sdiy] Diffused LEDs tip


Neat! You can also fabricate 'custom' bright / diffused LEDs with the
assistance of a grinding wheel and a steady hand. A lot of ultra-bright
LEDs are good for projection on other objects, whereas for visibility
it's better to have the light 'projected' onto and diffused through the
body of the LED itself.

Mike