Build this Neon Sign - NASA Worm Tutorial

[@OneGirlOneLaser]

Does the Xtool laser really cut acrylic like that? looks flame polished! Beautiful.

[@FLALabs]

Sure does! I sped up the video to make it more interesting to watch, but the xTool P2 is a beast!

[@waynecory1313]

Another fine job!

[@FLALabs]

Thanks ❤️

[@Prateek1234q.]

That looks so cool ❤❤

[@FLALabs]

Thanks Prateek!

[@TACstallion]

That's awesome!

[@FLALabs]

Thanks for watching!

[@iiamnev]

Stupid question. I've thought of going the same route where you cut out the path to lay the LED strip in, but my main concern was the length of the LED Stip cutt-off point if that makes sense? If the path is shorter than the strip or longer, what would you do then?

[@FLALabs]

No such thing as a stupid question! That is actually one of the challenges with these projects... you could probably do the math and make sure each letter has a "length" that works perfectly with your LED strip, but I find it best to just get LED strip with more frequent cut points (every 1/3" in this case) and get as close as you can. When it's turned off, you may notice little gaps at the start and stop of the channel where the LED strip is a little short, but when it's on, you can't even tell! I hope that helps!

[@eagleamsterdam]

What LED strip you are using? having a amazon link?

[@FLALabs]

This is what I used: www.amazon.com/Lamomo-Flexible-Waterproof-Silicone-Decoration/dp/B08SHZZ45X

[@retrolobo]

Cool!! What is that wire stripper you have? :D

[@FLALabs]

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[@retrolobo]

@@FLALabs thanks!

[@michaellongoria647]

That’s nice brother but you slipped the design part! I’m sure everyone wants to see how you went about making the cuts for the 6m leds.

[@rosalvasolis3733]

How thick should the channel be? Do you happen to remember from the top of your head? 🥹

[@FLALabs]

I used a width of 5mm for this project and the acrylic is 12mm thick (deep). The width of your channel will be based on the width of the flexible LED strip. I recommend a small test to find a channel width that the LED strip can press into firmly so that no glue is needed!

[@skyjim777]

@@FLALabsI was wondering how thick the acrylic is. Thanks!

[@FLALabs]

@skyjim777 the clear acrylic is about 1/2" (12mm)

[@skyjim777]

@@FLALabs you might have said but did you cut the channel all the way through? Forgive my ignorance. I don’t have a laser. I’m ordering one soon. Did you use a CO2? What are the length and height? I have some old school real neon signs and love them!