DIY Quasar Science LED Tube Lights (FOR LESS THAN $35!)

Quasar Science LED Tubes are a fantastic tool for video lighting and a great studio accent, but their price puts them out of reach for most KZbinrs on a budget! In this episode, we use LED strip lights, parts from your local hardware store, and a bit of 3D printing to build our own version for less than $35!
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[@jackjakunsen8160]

Hey Alex, this is Marcel from germany 😊 how are you man? Nice to see you here on KZbin 😉

[@SuperMakeSomething]

Jack Jakunsen Hi Marcel! I am doing good! I hope that you are also doing well! It is good to hear from you!

[@yugvlog6960]

2:19 hahaha! loved it there!

[@medyk3D]

For some reason the background looks much better with those LED Tubes. Great work!

[@SuperMakeSomething]

Medyk3D Thank you!

[@wizardOfRobots]

very cool! might need more diffusing as the LEDs show up on video...or maybe reducing brightness

[@SuperMakeSomething]

Thanks! Yea I have a few improvements in mind for an eventual V2. Also considering making some portable versions for photography lights. That one is still in the early planning stages, but definitely stay tuned! 😃

[@UncleJessy]

Nicely done! Had no idea those light tubes were so expensive. A great DIY option here!

[@SuperMakeSomething]

Thank you! I was surprised when I looked, too. The real Quasars are cool, but my current budget prefers the DIY option at 1/20th of the price! 😜

[@megan8494]

lol yeah let me just get ahold of a 3d printer real. quick 😂

[@Lineage2ErtheiaPvP]

so where can we buy something like this. cuz we dont all have 3d printers

[@SuperMakeSomething]

Definitely check with your local library - many have 3D printers that are free to use! Another option would be to buy something like the Ender 2 or 3. They are usually available for around $150, print great, and the cost would still be lower than buying a set of LED tubes at this size.

[@JadenFox]

nicely done video! Thanks for sharing!

[@SuperMakeSomething]

Thanks for watching!

[@hellotoot]

Cool! Didn't you have any problems with flicker on video? Whenever I use the default LED controllers they always cause flicker when they're dimmed/ mixing colors.

[@SuperMakeSomething]

Mighty Visuals Thanks! Nope, no flickering problems so far. I’ve continued to use/test them since I posted the video and have not had any issues.

[@EmreYazgin]

I wish you put 144 per meter led strip...that would have been much more seamless

[@qolten]

Those were Lifx beams in the beginning clip not quasar btw

[@SuperMakeSomething]

Psyqa Ah cool! Didn’t know that - TIL! Thanks!

[@TD3DMakes]

That's awesome! Simple effective design. The paper diffuser is a great touch! Thanks for sharing!

[@SuperMakeSomething]

ThierryDeux Thanks Thierry! Glad you like the project! 😄

[@robertsdarkevics9725]

Would suggest to use some metal like aluminum as the inner rod, just to dissipate the heat from the LEDs

[@robertsdarkevics9725]

Cause they could get a bit toasty

[@SuperMakeSomething]

I tested this out before assembly just to be sure. You are right -- temperatures can sometimes be a concern, but these stayed at safe levels. These actually run very cool, especially given that they are insulated by a rubber weather proofing layer.

[@santoroma17]

As the programmer for Quasar Science. I like it! Subbed!

[@SuperMakeSomething]

Thank you so much for checking out the video and subscribing! 😃

[@jakekeys8171]

I like the short vid format here, cool project as well

[@SuperMakeSomething]

Thank you!

[@jefffrilot9667]

Awesome design. I'm currently working my way through your videos and will probably make this and the draw machine.

[@SuperMakeSomething]

Awesome! Please let me know how it turns out!

[@shireboi182]

Link to .stl files gave a 404 error. Is there another link available?

[@SuperMakeSomething]

Shaun Coetsee Not sure why it disappeared - Thingiverse has been horribly broken lately. Thanks for letting me know about the 404! I will update the link later tonight - stay tuned!

[@SuperMakeSomething]

Files are now up! Sorry about the delay!

[@goldenlegend4018]

tip: To avoid seeing each led, get cheaper tape(that does not have the plastic cover) get the tape with more led density's. Also make the tape touch(but not overlap) when twirling them

[@SuperMakeSomething]

Good tips! Thanks!

[@thecreatographer]

This was what I was looking for. Can you explain what you mean by getting cheaper tape? Because me seeing each LED is my only concern about using them in videos

[@venjemen4444]

Great Video! Please post the STL file! (downloaded here: LINK COMING SOON!)

[@SuperMakeSomething]

Files are up now!

[@venjemen4444]

@@SuperMakeSomething Just checked. 404 Error :(

[@SuperMakeSomething]

Ven Jemen Be sure to fully expand the link in the video description. (Doing this on the desktop site is advised.)

[@venjemen4444]

I expanded the link below, still 404 Error kzbin.info?event=video_description&v=FuY_P4Y6H3M&q=www.thingiverse.com/thing:4261267&redir_token=xoMh4ReKddpBYFDBDXHHEKcK2A18MTU4NjI0NzU2MUAxNTg2MTYxMTYx

[@venjemen4444]

I also checked your home page on thingiverse, and its not in there either. www.thingiverse.com/SuperMakeSomething/designs

[@Darryl.Harris]

frak yeah!!!

[@goldenlegend4018]

The lights in herris heller video(the video in the intro) are LIFX beams. Still expensive but not as much as quasar science tubes.

[@zackh2020]

Well that was simple. Nice video

[@SuperMakeSomething]

Thank you!

[@certified-forklifter]

awesome!

[@SuperMakeSomething]

Thanks!

[@wuxn3d]

Great video the intro was amazing!

[@SuperMakeSomething]

Thank you!

[@PastorObi]

How much for yours want it?

[@SuperMakeSomething]

Shipping the entire lamp would unfortunately be prohibitively expensive because of its shape and size. However I would be able to sell the 3D printed base and endcap pieces in case you do not have a 3D printer. Please reach out to me via Twitter or Instagram and we can discuss further. Thanks!

[@DATalks]

Super Make Something please sell me those. I don’t have access to a 3d printer

[@ToMuchMzLIVE]

Thats sick

[@SuperMakeSomething]

Thanks!

[@jimmyjawbreakrful]

boss move😂

[@SuperMakeSomething]

Haha thank you! 😂

[@BrooklynRoseLudlow]

Hey do you have the files for the cap and base? I'm doing something really similar but with T12 bulb guards!

[@SuperMakeSomething]

Hi Brooklyn - absolutely! I will update the links to the STL files first thing tomorrow. Stay tuned!

[@coregeek]

Description link is still 404.

[@SuperMakeSomething]

@@coregeek STL files are now up! Sorry for the delay.

[@SuperMakeSomething]

STL files are now up, sorry for the delay!

[@coregeek]

Super Make Something Thanks! Still waiting in my materials to be delivered. Looking forward to making this. Thanks for the video.

[@satellite-Z]

Ну и почём всё обошлось то в деньгах?

[@SuperMakeSomething]

Бред Пит The total price per light is a little less than $35, though this goes down by ~$8 if you already have parchment paper and tape for the project.

[@satellite-Z]

@@SuperMakeSomething Ой ! Спасибо !так оперативно ответил!

[@hd2kill]

SWEET

[@SuperMakeSomething]

Thanks!