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Backlit LED Skull Sign

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X-Carve, LEDs, Skulls, this project basically has all of our favorite things! Check out this backlit LED sign we made using simple 2D carving on the X-Carve.

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How to make a Backlit LED Sign!

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Jay and Jaimie make a huge backlit LED skull sign for the shop using the X-Carve and an Arduino!

A few weeks ago we helped a friend out and used our X-Carve to make a big sign for an event. We got inspired and realized we didn’t have a sign of our own so we set out to design it! We used birch plywood and built it two layers, and used an Arduino to control the LED strips that light it up. This was a relatively simple project that was as much fun as it looks, you should definitely try one!

The CODE and SCHEMATICS and details on the Arduino setup are on our website: https://thewickedmakers.com/projects/how-to-make-a-backlit-led-sign/

TOOLS USED:
X-Carve CNChttps://bit.ly/2vyBZGM
1/8" Downcut Spiral Bit – https://bit.ly/2VGSoDJ
CNC Clamps – https://bit.ly/2IYqaTL
Z-Probe Kit – https://bit.ly/2Hkz4IH
CNC Dust Boot – https://bit.ly/2VISv1w
Table Saw – https://amzn.to/2TaegKQ
Hand Drill – https://amzn.to/2Hgz4cG
Impact Driver – https://amzn.to/2Tqy4tF
Hot Glue Gun – https://amzn.to/2XKn3lI
Utility Knife – https://amzn.to/2SLslJL
Clamps – https://amzn.to/2Cjkga3
Microjig Push Pads – https://amzn.to/2Hko7ql

COMPONENTS:
Arduino Micro – https://amzn.to/2CcIaDT
LED Strip – https://amzn.to/2CcIlix
Mini-Breadboard – https://amzn.to/2TmzPrL
Capacitor – https://amzn.to/2tTpww6
Resistor – https://amzn.to/2Hj8RKw
Jumpers – https://amzn.to/2EToiaJ

MATERIALS:
Birch Plywood
Black Spray Paint
White Wash Stain
CA Glue
1" Plastic Spacers

Derek Hodgson
We made this for our son's room. It has been a huge hit.
Derek Hodgson