My eom plastic shed survived Ian hurricane. Onl6 the door bowed in
@ks916126 күн бұрын
I just bought this shed a couple weeks ago and it came in. Thank you for the tips as I will do this as well! I will try to find wood on marketplace for free as it is pricy now. Hows the base holding up? I was thinking of putting mine on heavy duty plastic pallets and then plywood floor over it so we don’t get termites.
@siannopollo15 күн бұрын
The base seems to be holding up well. I used treated lumber, so it should be fine with ground contact. Plastic pallets sound like a good idea if you have them. Good luck!
@bfitnessjoeАй бұрын
Don’t forget that a handful or more corner mounting brackets will add years to your shed. Mine even holds up to 55 mph windy rain storms !
@denverraschke32772 ай бұрын
So I was just curious. Ive been told the ground needs to be leveled first. Why would you need to level the ground of you're using pillers and leveling the floor?
@siannopollo2 ай бұрын
Sounds like if someone says to level the ground then they plan on resting the shed on the leveled ground. I decided not to do that because of how sloped our yard is. If you're using pillars like I did then you just need to make sure the tops of those pillars are level, then resting the shed on those will ensure the structure has a level base.
@RahulGhatkar-nv5ik3 ай бұрын
I think the 650 ones are sufficient right, the 860 ones aren't necessary.
@siannopollo2 ай бұрын
Yeah, using just the 650nm LEDs should be fine. The 850nm LEDs are there for extra heat to increase blood flow, so they do serve a purpose, but aren't required for the photobiomodulation benefit that the 650s provide.
@RahulGhatkar-nv5ik2 ай бұрын
@@siannopollo Thanks for replying, also how effective it really is... What's your personal experience?
@siannopollo2 ай бұрын
@@RahulGhatkar-nv5ik My personal experience is that it didn't seem to help at all. Obviously not the desired outcome, but it just means trying something else might work better.
@mrdishes78743 ай бұрын
Thanks for the tips for reinforcement. Your voice reminds me of Howie Mandel 😄
@SlightlyWetFart3 ай бұрын
Thanks, Ryan Reynolds
@l0v3li3 ай бұрын
How's it held up in 2024?
@siannopollo3 ай бұрын
Shed still looks and works great. No bowing or problems with the sides, and no problems with water leaking inside from the screw holes.
@lisat97073 ай бұрын
I have the exact same shed. Resorted to using a Bike U lock to keep it locked because the doors are too flexy even after adding an angle iron to the length of the door behind the handle. Thanks for the extra tips!!!
@petelinster70933 ай бұрын
Great idea
@ashleyalto55823 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for making this video. I just put up a 7x10.5 resin shed and used your framing design. Feels pretty solid 🤞
@rntwins13 ай бұрын
I’ve had this shed for a month and so disappointed for what I paid. This is great but just more money poured into it. My handles are already rusting.
@frankearl92854 ай бұрын
It's a bit worth note that 1070nm leds will set you back $800 or so if you buy through DigiKey. Why do I mention this? Weeeelll...this design as far as the power board, 3D printed parts, etc. may be an answer for Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, etc. 1072 nm is the magic light wavelength for transmission by water, etc. and most of the studies so far see literally a quantum leap increase in function. Same design, just rather higher cost LEDs.
@realonlinephil4 ай бұрын
this is brilliant, thank you for making this!
@mickyjb20034 ай бұрын
Perhaps you should have bought a Ketter shed.😂👍
@NitroViper-s34 ай бұрын
Need an update before I decide to make one!
@siannopollo4 ай бұрын
I haven't seen any meaningful results after using this about 6 months. I might get back to using it to see if there's any change.
@charlesagro66784 ай бұрын
Would a 4 foot vertical height be OK. 2x4 cut in half would be less waste. Did you do 5 ft for a reason?
@siannopollo4 ай бұрын
Yeah, I think anything half-way up the wall height or higher should be fine. I had leftover 2x4s for the vertical pieces, so mine ended up around 5ft. You just need something to keep the walls from bowing over time.
@denniswynn14944 ай бұрын
possible to share the 3D design file?
@siannopollo4 ай бұрын
I just added a link to the Fusion360 archive file in the description of this video. Autodesk apparently wants you to pay to save the files as XDF, so sorry I could't make it a more portable format. Let me know if that works, or if something else might work better for you.
@4bryanb4 ай бұрын
Great tip for stiffening the structure.
@dawanjones19375 ай бұрын
I like it. This is nice. I’m definitely trying this. 👍🏿
@silvereagleranch73525 ай бұрын
thanks.. it would have been nice to see you discuss how they were leveled. In other words, the back are lower than the fronts. Did you dig the back holes deeper? How was that levelling achieved? Thank you
@siannopollo5 ай бұрын
Keeping in mind that this was a while ago, but I remember using string and a string level to get the tops of the sonotubes level with each other (and either digging more or adding more dirt to lower or raise the sonotubes). Once those were all level I just filled each sonotube with concrete to the top of the tube. As for depth, each hole is about 2-3 feet deep, with the holes in back deeper than the ones in the front since the top had to sit lower down to stay level with the other tubes.
@andy0ne3105 ай бұрын
Hey man, how's the progress with your hair going? I'm thinking about making one.
@siannopollo5 ай бұрын
Thanks for asking. Unfortunately I don't think my helmet has been making much of a difference for me, but everyone is different. What may not work for me might help someone else. If you're looking for a cool project, give it a try and let us know how it goes!
@shirleybenedict85396 ай бұрын
Good idea for reinforcement. Have been contemplating for 2 yrs. Still trying to come to solution on 2 walls that I cannot access from the outside. Thinking of some kind of butterfly type fastener...any suggestions welcome except the guy who thinks our challenges are all due to improper construction?? of shed materials supplied in the box
@siannopollo6 ай бұрын
If you can't access the outside my first inclination would be using construction adhesive to bond the wooden frame to the plastic wall, to keep the wall from wandering away over time. I'm not sure of any negative side effects, so you'd have to see if something like liquid nails would degrade the plastic (might be HDPE from what I read online). Good luck!
@bazb25917 ай бұрын
Worst sheds on the planet. Biggest mistake ever buying a plastic Keter shed. Cheap crap, squint, can’t mount anything on it substantial. Gonna have to get myself a timber shed again soon
@gregdoswalt8 ай бұрын
Great Job! Finally a DIY video on photobiomodulation that actually shows how to make a working device and you have also provided a parts list. Thank You.
@PO-cx2ej8 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for this inspiring project! Will give it a try based on your work, but might use an old BMX bike helmet. If the material is easy to drill and doesn't crack, I think that would reduce the cost of the project significantly as the quotes I received to print the provided 3D model were around 3-400$. A few questions that came to my mind: 1- What's the diameter of the holes for the lasers? It looks like a good press-fit 2- Why did you choose to add LED stripes inside? Did you find in the literature that adding them would be beneficial? (Edit: I just saw you already answered this question below) 3- Do you have an Idea of how the companies selling laser caps manage to keep the cap at a low temperature and not require a fan? I'm not an electrical engineer so your way of doing the helmet is the only one I know, but they must have a different approach. Maybe they have custom electronic components? Thank you very much!
@siannopollo8 ай бұрын
Glad you liked it! 1. The diodes are 6mm in diameter, so a 6mm drill bit would be required. Nearest SAE size would be 15/64, which I've never seen, but I'm sure exists. 2. I added the IR LEDs to direct heat toward the scalp. A lot of red light therapies will use IR with the 640nm lights to add heat and promote blood flow to the treated area. If you want to leave them out in your build I'm sure it would be fine. 3. The other companies probably manage to not require a fan since they are switching the lights on and off, thereby not always requiring the lights be on and drawing the max power that the lights require. I also bet they're using something more efficient than a buck converter, which can put off a lot of heat (as shown around the 20 minute mark in the video). I'm also not an electrical engineer, which is why I chose the components I chose (since they're easy to use/install), so I bet someone with a more expert knowledge on the subject could improve upon the design.
@knucklbustr92539 ай бұрын
BS. Either you had help or a spreader bar you could not screw in the 2x4 from inside. Edited video.
@siannopollo9 ай бұрын
Since you're so observant, I'm sure you noticed the pocket holes at the bottom of each vertical 2x4 (timestamp 1:19). I'm sure you thought about this after posting your comment, and that maybe those verticals could be attached to the floor first, then the horizontal members screwed into those by more pocket hole attachments (timestamp 1:23). Then once the whole frame is assembled inside the shed, the screws can be easily driven in from outside the shed, all without the help of another person or special equipment. But Im sure you thought about all this right after posting your positive, insightful comment.
@4hm3dhm9 ай бұрын
Laser diodes should be supplied by a constant current rather than a constant voltage source, as optical output and heat are in a direct linear relationship with current but not voltage, making control of output impossible using constant voltage sources. The resultant uncontrollable heat build-up gradually degrades the diodes, significantly shortening their life span. Consider hooking your setup to a constant current source instead of your 5V power source.
@jpjay15846 ай бұрын
exactly
@RoyalistKev6 ай бұрын
what's an example of of a constant current source to use for a DIY project such as this?
@danielwhitehead89652 ай бұрын
@@RoyalistKev Practical Implementation: • Power Source: Instead of a typical power adapter or battery pack that provides a constant voltage (like 5V), you should use a constant current driver. • Constant Current Driver: These are available as separate components and are designed to provide a steady current to the laser diodes, regardless of voltage fluctuations. By using a constant current driver, you can ensure the longevity and efficiency of your LLLT helmet’s laser diodes, providing better results and a longer-lasting device.
@RoyalistKev2 ай бұрын
@@danielwhitehead8965 Hey thanks!
@sky-sb3nw10 ай бұрын
Wow! Have you been using it? How did it work? Can you build me one that covers the entire back of the head too?
@siannopollo10 ай бұрын
I'm not personally seeing any big changes, but that's just me. Maybe it takes longer, or requires more diligence in using it than I've shown. As for building one, the description has links to all components and my 3D model which you can remix with your own updates. Give it a crack and have some fun!
@kamalsh612310 ай бұрын
@@siannopollo They say the LED's should be modulated (switched on/off) at 40HZ or 10HZ for best effect and not a continuous DC supply to the LEDs. I have made these at 40 Hz and they have been highly beneficial for a Dementia patient to reduce depression. For Hair loss issues, a Red LED or 850 nm IR LED should be good enough I believe.
@sky-sb3nw9 ай бұрын
@@siannopollo thanks so much for your honesty!
@sky-sb3nw9 ай бұрын
@@kamalsh6123 do you know where to get the LED of 850? I have not seen it anywhere.
@PO-cx2ej8 ай бұрын
@@sky-sb3nw Honestly I would use 650 nm instead, if you look at all laser cap companies, they state that they use this wavelength and they have probably chosen it because of the scientific papers available plus their own research and tests.
@toolcheckr10 ай бұрын
Could you have you used LED strips for both the 650NM and 850NM wavelengths?
@siannopollo10 ай бұрын
Maybe. I wasn't able to find any 650nm led strips on Amazon (only place I looked), so I'm not sure if they're available elsewhere. The problem with the strips was having to solder the ends to each other, which was a pain and felt more annoying than connecting all the diodes together with the terminal blocks.
@frankearl92854 ай бұрын
Much like with 1070 peak emitters, they largely don't provide ready to buy SMT strips for purchase in the smaller wavelengths.
@durangodave10 ай бұрын
regarding making it more sturdy, i added square tubing (using rail connectors) to both sides using the rails front n back that come with shed, worked very well.
@durangodave10 ай бұрын
my biggest complaint is that these sheds get extremely hot in summer, i have had paint and other materials ruined because they got boiling hot. Have also had electronics and other tools fail because of the heat. Before next summer i will add a roof cover to keep sun off plastic.
@joshuaychung2 ай бұрын
If you don't mind me asking, where do you live? I was going to keep some pool chemicals in one of these sheds. I imagine a few gallons of chlorine boiling is a really bad idea. Having said that, I do live in northern Illinois where the weather doesn't get THAT hot.
@durangodave2 ай бұрын
@@joshuaychung i am in east Texas, yes it gets hot here
@joshuaychung2 ай бұрын
@@durangodave Ah... Thank you for the response. Compared to east Texas, the Chicago summers are mild. The worst we get, usually, is low 90s. When it gets to that 100 once in every 10 years, we literally have warnings out, businesses close, we ask people to check on our elderly neighbors, etc..
@joshuaychung2 ай бұрын
@@durangodave I also heard there are attic foil type of things that you can use to keep the heat out of the shed. I was going to try that, too. I'm afraid of the pool chemicals exploding while my kids are swimming 30 ft away from the shed.
@durangodave2 ай бұрын
@@joshuaychung anything you can do to keep sun off of roof will help. I have a temp guage in mine, when its 90 here its 115 to 120 in the shed. Thats why all my stuff was boiling, tubes of calk n stuff were popping. I even added an extra vent to roof, not much help. My other shed is much cooler because it has metal roof over tar paper n plywood so the sun does not heat it up so much.
@somexboi11 ай бұрын
I actually loved your video and hope it will get a ton of views. You would be an outstanding content creator with your genuinely interesting videos if you started uploading more! Anyway, what happened after this 5 months? Is it working for you?
@siannopollo11 ай бұрын
Thanks! As for the 5 month update, I can't say that I see any huge improvements, unfortunately. Maybe it takes longer, or requires more diligence in using it than I've shown.
@aavmesh11 ай бұрын
I think it is a dumb question, but I am asking. May I know which/what type drill bit you used to drill this plastic shed? I like to drill without making any crack. Thank you!
@siannopollo11 ай бұрын
Definitely not dumb. I actually just drove the screws directly through the plastic and it seemed to work fine. No cracks or any other problems, and the screws are all still water-tight (after over 2 years).
@jasonadkins889411 ай бұрын
The Pythagorean theorem is much easily done by measuring 3’on one line , 4’ on the other where they meet is 5’ and you have a square. You can do this with any length, just double those numbers ( 6,8,10; 12,16, 20).
@akshaykadam1893 Жыл бұрын
Ok just hear me out might sound stupid wont a red light bulb do the trick maybe bulb will be less effective than laser diode but should work right what do you say?
@siannopollo Жыл бұрын
The thing about all the research on red light is that is uses specific wavelengths and high intensity. That's why you see LEDs and laser diodes used in all the research and commercial work, since they emit a very narrow wavelength and can be focused. A red lightbulb, on the other hand, is just an incandescent bulb with a red coating on it. The wavelength might be pretty broad (still in the red band, but not the wavelength that has been shown to work), and the intensity is going to be low because of how much light is being filtered out. Definitely not a stupid question, thanks for asking!
@K03sport Жыл бұрын
any plans for a horizontal floor stud (think wall frame)?.. also, will you paint your framing to protect from moisture? or other water proofer? I just put up a 7x7 Suncast Modernist (on an uneven gravel base) and I think it needs more structure/reinforcement.... ground anchors are also next
@siannopollo Жыл бұрын
I think I'll leave it as shown in the video. Structure seems pretty stiff now, and since the shed doesn't allow any moisture in anyway I don't think painting the 2x4s will provide any additional benefit.
@scrappy93 Жыл бұрын
Does the frame you built help keep the seems from splitting?
@siannopollo Жыл бұрын
Yeah, I'm sure it will since the frame will keep the panels from shifting over time. It's been about 2 years since I reinforced my shed and the shed itself is holding up well (just checked on it yesterday). As for keeping spiders out, this work won't help with that (spiderwebs everywhere in mine!).
@bignasty654 Жыл бұрын
nice
@Zivrulez1 Жыл бұрын
Incredible video! So informative and just what I was looking for. I appreciate your effort so much. seriously. I have some questions if I may (I don't have much electrical knowledge and I try to build one myself); 1. I bought some super cheap Aliexpress 5V 5mw 650nm diodes that look the same (might actually be the same), and tested them by tearing apart a normal 5V 2A phone charger and connecting them parallel to the wires, and after a few minutes of being on some of them are giving very low light output (almost invisible). have I possibly done something wrong and ruined them or is this a quality issue and I should go with the amazon ones? Also, the brass metal part gets really hot (burning to the touch), is this considered "normal" and is the same case with your build? 2. I've read that for ideal coverage you should take the focusing lens apart from the diodes which makes the beam a lot more diffused and the light exposure more even, what do you think about that? 3. Since you've mentioned the helmet gets too hot, retrospectively would you maybe get rid of the LEDS and increase the count of the lasers for more coverage? I'm thinking of building a more dense laser only helmet, in that case would I just use a 5V adapter alongside a 5V fan? 4. And finally, does it sit directly on your scalp or does it have any spacing? If so, what makes the spacing? Thanks again!
@siannopollo Жыл бұрын
1. I'm not an electrical guru either, just enough to be dangerous, but if the diodes are getting dimmer as they're used it sounds like the voltage is dropping below 5V. You'd have to check with a multimeter to see if that's the issue. Otherwise, might be bad diodes. 2. Yeah, taking the lenses off would definitely give more even coverage as the light would rapidly diffuse. I don't recall why I didn't do that, and that may be a better approach. 3. I don't think so, just because the helmet only gets too hot after wearing it for too long. I've altered my routine to only use it for 15 minutes at a time and that seems to be just the right amount of time to not get my scalp too warm, but warms it up with the infrared LEDs to increase bloodflow (theoretically). 4. I ended up cutting some small pieces of foam about 0.25" thick to space the surface of the helmet from my head. This addition also helps keep the helmet from getting too warm. Thanks for the questions, I'm glad you liked the video. Jury is still out as to whether or not the helmet actually works...
@kamalsh612310 ай бұрын
My guess is that the LEDs are standard LEDs and not 5 volt rated LEDs. Important thing to remember is that these standard Red/Infrared LEDs are rated for around 2.2 Volt and SHOULD NOT be directly connected across a standard 5 Volt adapter. The heavy current will fry these LEDs in a very short time. You need to use dropping resistors in series with the LED to control the current within it's rated value.
@4hm3dhm9 ай бұрын
@@siannopollo Laser diodes should be supplied by a constant current rather than a constant voltage source, as optical output and heat are in a direct linear relationship with current but not voltage, making control of output impossible using constant voltage sources. The resultant uncontrollable heat build-up gradually degrades the diodes, significantly shortening their life span. Consider hooking your setup to a constant current source instead of your 5V power source.
@JuanMendoza-qd5lm Жыл бұрын
This guy sounds like Saitama from One Punch Man. Just giving us some tips on how to reinforce our budget sheds!😂👍🍻
@dennismaxwell165 Жыл бұрын
Where did you get the rubber coated washers ?
@siannopollo Жыл бұрын
I had to get them on Amazon, since no local places carried them. Search for "neoprene backed washers" and you should find something that works.
@michaelw6554 Жыл бұрын
@@siannopollo could also just use a rubber washer together with a metal washer.
@siannopollo Жыл бұрын
@@michaelw6554 Yeah, whatever works to get a water-tight seal should work.
@learnjcbskidsterchickensga7594 Жыл бұрын
Thx SO MUCH! I was thinking to reinforce it on the outside and your wonderful video saved the day we did this Friday kzbin.infoVT-ULm2z6T0?feature=share
@learnjcbskidsterchickensga7594 Жыл бұрын
We used 81 cent menards brackets…
@bw9455 Жыл бұрын
Huge thank you for making this video! I was having the same issue and was thinking about buying a new shed until I saw this. I just finished mine today and it's as good as new. Thanks again!!!
@justinjonbaugh Жыл бұрын
If you put even small corner braces wouldn't it greatly increase the "stiffness"? Especially on the short walls where the doors connect.
@siannopollo Жыл бұрын
It could help some, but in my opinion, I don't think a corner brace would be sufficient for these types of sheds. At least with the one I got, the sides were much more flexible than I would have liked. After having seen pictures online of these sheds after a few years where the sides bowed either inward or outward (usually outward because of the weight of things inside the shed pushing on the walls), I decided to do a wall-length brace to try to prevent that from happening.
@justinjonbaugh Жыл бұрын
@@siannopollo True. I meant corner braces on internal structure you added. Small angled braces in the corners where the 2x4s meet would keep the whole system from twisting.
@siannopollo Жыл бұрын
@@justinjonbaugh Ahhh, right. Yeah, that would definitely improve upon what I did. If I find the time I'll try to add those in. Thanks!
@HM-rf2ov Жыл бұрын
This is great. I have been looking for a custom LLLT helmet. Some questions: 1) Why are some 650nm 5mW laser diodes more expensive? Some are even priced at $10/piece. 2) What is the purpose of the 850nm LEDs? Is it just to increase the temperature of the scalp?
@siannopollo Жыл бұрын
I noticed the same thing about the 650nm lasers. I assume some are better quality and have a more focused beam, probably for use in higher end applications that require a cohesive beam at longer distances. I just used some of the cheaper ones on Amazon since they only need to shine a few centimeters from helmet to scalp. As for the 850nm LEDS, I think you're correct. Some of the commercial helmets use them, others don't. I have a red light bulb that has a mix of 650nm and 850nm LEDs that we've used for a while to help with minor injuries, so I figured it wouldn't hurt to add them to my helmet.
@wturber Жыл бұрын
Studies use many different wavelengths. 850nm is in the "near InfraRed" and it penetrates more deeply. If you go much longer than 1000nm, water tends to absorb the light more and your body also tends to absorb the light as heat. Many commercial devices use both a visible wavelength (deep red 630-670nm) and a near IR wavelength (810-850nm) Photobiomodulation has been tested for a wide variety of therapeutic purposes and the various studies use different wavelengths for a variety of reasons. One of the tough things about this topic is the rarity of direct comparisons between different wavelength effectiveness. But many studies have shown positive effects in the 630-670nm range and the 810-850nm range. So it makes sense to try wavelengths that have been shown to be effective. There are also some studies that show positive effects in the 900+nm range. In general, you probably want to used longer wavelengths for better/deeper penetration.
@JC.726 күн бұрын
@@wturberthanks for the research info. For research purposes is there any type of led diodes which are adjustable wavelength? So user can slowly tinker with nm values slowly to find best result.
@wturber6 күн бұрын
@@JC.72 Not to my knowledge. I believe the wavelength is tied to something fundamental in the physical structure of the LED or LASER. Some LEDs will use the LED light to stimulate a phosphor. But again, the light emitted is a function of the physical makeup of the phosphor.
@daup169 Жыл бұрын
I just got this shed. It feels very flimsy!!! I wanted to get a Lifetime or Rubbermaid shed since I already have one of each and they are both very sturdy, but I needed a 7x4, and Lifetime only had a one closer to 7x5 (I was already pushing it with the 7x4) and the Rubbermaid ones looked like straight boxes. This one has a nicer "look" to it, so I went with it. I'm using it as a house for two dogs and one cat, plus storage, so I'll definitely be framing it just like you did here to make my separate rooms. Thank you for the video.
@davidsr5465 Жыл бұрын
U put screws in the plastic u kidding me.
@siannopollo Жыл бұрын
I kid you not. Notice the rubber washers used to ensure no leaks. Over a year of weather and no leaks to this day.
@WaltSocha Жыл бұрын
Any ideas out there on what kind of glue to work with resin shed? thanks!
@K03sport Жыл бұрын
... which part? I think water proof tape (think 200 mph tape used in racing) . strong, extra tacky, and flexible...
@HopWorksET Жыл бұрын
Wow this is such a GREAT idea that I did not think of. I am very impressed and will do the same for my Suncast when I get it. THANKS!