How to make an AMAZING video ring-light for just $25

[@DIYPerks]

If you don't fancy making this yourself here's an already made one from Amazon: amzn.to/2irnLRv

[@yoonmikim5663]

The link for the ebay LEDs doesn't work anymore. Also, I'd be kind of interested in seeing this project again, with the suggestions Fabian made.

[@TheSpotify95]

Not bad, however, at full power having 20x 10W LEDs is 200W. That's definitely way too much for LEDs to run at without a beefy heatsink, and definitely too much for Ni-MH AA batteries. Furthermore, AAs max out at 2500mAh (or so) capacity so runtime will be incredibly short, especially if you're only providing it with 7.2V (6 x 1.2V). Boosting 7.2V up to 24V+ will result in a much higher current being drawn from the batteries - those Ni-MHs will probably not be designed for that much current. My recommendation would be to lower the current on the LEDs (this will mean reduced brightness, but should be fine for enhancing images in low lighting conditions) and switch to a multi cell Li-Ion battery pack.

[@MicBergsma]

WOW I am so happy that you added subtitles!!!! That means a lot to me! So many channels don't add subtitles, it really suck so I don't watch their videos and then I noticed you added subtitles, thank you!! You made a deaf guy happy!!!

[@misterr2359]

MicBergsma You and your videos are awesome, sir.

[@MicBergsma]

+Mister R Thank you!

[@GravityIsYourFriend]

I know this might seem completely random but i never thought about that. I have made a few videos for some products over the years but never thought about deaf people. I know this has nothing to do with this video or anything really but you made me realize that we should all add subtitles every single time. All i ever thought about was not to use too much flickering to not affect those with eye problems or epilepsy. Not once did i ever consider deaf people and i would like to apologize for that. Luckily i never made more then 5 videos i think but i have some plans for a channel under another account for the future. Because of you, i will add subtitles to all my videos from now on no matter what topic it is so thank you for raising awareness about this issue so many of us don't think about.

[@fabianfeilcke7220]

Interesting project but from a engineering point of view a bit weird. Here a few suggestions to make the design better: - If you run the LEDs@ 24V-25V they run at 3.xx Watts rather than 10W, so you might use 5W LEDs to begin with.. - 6 AA Battieries can only supply around 100W safely. If you draw more power thy might explode. Not exacly safe to carry around in your pocket. - Usually you should run LED with a current source not an voltage source. Leds don't like voltage sources. The 5W version runs on 8V@700mA so no need for an inefficient voltage booster This might even work without current source (Directly connected to 6 AA Batteries) as the internal resistance would limit the current automatically. - Why on earth would you use paper clips?? Just use 2mm-copper wire, wrap it around an bottle and solder the ends - done... - You can get small LED Heat-sinks with sticky-pads on them to cool the LEDs this will increase their lifetime greatly. Good cooling is imperative if you run LEDs in parallel mode as they tend to destroy themselves (LED gets warmer - draws more current away from the other LEDs - gets warmer- melts....) - There are plenty of plugs you cannot connect the wrong way (Like Molex). No risk of burning anything... - Just use a racing-battery pack. They are more stable and easy to charge. Usually they already come with a Molex connector.

[@MyBrothersMario]

***** it would basically be the same video, but with a more efficient and safer end-product.

[@lucasgattoni4827]

couldn't agree more and i would add a switch to turn on and off the leds ;D

[@AkshayKumarX]

***** But as you said that they're only running at 3.x watt rather than full 200W then there's no problem in using 6 AA batteries, that will supply 100W since the LEDs are only using around 60-70W, there's no risk of overdrawing power and exploding of the batteries..

[@IroquoisPliskin]

LEDS over 1W need heatsinks when they run at full power. I believe that's why he used 10w LEDS. Because with 10w LEDS you can have the same amount of Lumens as 5w's, without having to add any kind of heatsink, while on the 5ws you would need heatsinks if run at full power. Look at 4:48

[@lordeofbeckley]

I wish I understood what you were talking about Fabian... I like to actually understand what I'm doing when I'm doing it, and not blindly following directions. It would be great to know how to implement rc battery packs and what not, I'd also be interested in doubling the amount of leds.

[@riggzrukus3617]

Matt, dude, DIY Perks.... You don't have enough videos. I've already watched all your uploads and I'm craving more. I already have the materials to make my own "Cloud PC" and "Control Hub" ordered and soon to ship. I also plan to make a Headphone Stand, Flood Light and Bluetooth Amp like you've done. NOT ENOUGH CONTENT MATT!!!

[@DIYPerks]

I agree :) I need to make more content... been working hard at stuff the past month though, so will have some up soon.

[@andrei8668]

+DIY Perks where did you get the pin connectors ? I am trying to find them online but can't find anything similar

[@abagoftoes4108]

+DIY Perks first off, I don't know how you don't have more subs and second, couldn't 22 awg kanthal resistance wire replace the paper clips??

[@Darknes2DWC]

Kanthal is used as a heating element, meaning if you run current through kanthal wire it gets HOT (that's it's purpose). So no please don't try and use kanthal wire to connect components. Unless you wanted a ring heat-lamp and fire hazard combo! In addition using paper-clips as wiring is also not something any electrician would recommend. Paper clips are usually comprised of steel so they definitely aren't a recommended conductor for electricity, not to mention the fact that they aren't insulated(risk of electrical shock).

[@VegTutor]

all these planning but do you even have results?

[@quickknowledge4873]

This may be one of the most underrated channels on KZbin. Great job!

[@bOdyhp]

5 years later still underrated

[@ganeshaloney3882]

IKRRRR

[@phoenixdzk]

7 years later, still underrated

[@chrisnotap]

love the results! Great examples of what it can do at the end. Good job fellow creator.

[@TonyyStarrkk1994]

This channels videos have consistently put every other DIY channel on KZbin to shame. The production quality is beyond anything I've ever seen before! Amazing videos.

[@MrThreeWorlds]

Wow your videos have a much higher quality than some of the other DIY channels I'm subscribed too and they have 500 000 + subscribers. The editing, the music and the quality of your audio really raises the bar. I'm 100% sure that if you just keep doing what you're doing you'll be BIG! It's privilege to watch your work, thank you!

[@trainsandtrainz]

I love this! I just ordered 100 white LEDs that I won't need now since I fixed the project I was buying them for. Now I have something new to use them for, thanks!

[@SirRelith]

My... GOD!!! It's... GORGEOUS!!!

[@OmriSama]

THIS GUY MAKES IT LOOK SO EASY WHY IS HE SO GOOD AT ENGINEERING

[@megatfitriaziz]

The fact that he asked so politely!

[@StereodreieckRC]

Best channel on Earth. Thank you for sharing these awesome DIY stuff.

[@jjb926]

I've been watching your videos and seriously, you need to be a presenter on TV. You need your own show.

[@juliankalugin2073]

That was the coolest DIY EVER!!! I felt calm and exited at the same time

[@Uber1337Nesss]

That ending was so beautiful with that song. Lord I don't know, it gave me the feels.

[@o0Avalon0o]

Man, this is so relaxing to watch. I didn't even realize I was binge watching this channel.

[@ChristopherThornton1]

Awesome video! Is there a way you make one identical to this, but for a 72mm lens? And put it up on eBay, so I can buy it?

[@milorossi7916]

That's bloody genius mate, well done

[@DIYSportsman]

Thanks for sharing this idea. How have the lights held up? I created a couple little 5w LED arrays with microUSB inputs composed of 8 high quality LEDs each, but hand soldering all the small SMT lights and chip resistors on a prototype board gets old. Plus they get spendy despite how nice it is having datasheets, better CRI, and tighter color temperature tolerance from bigger manufacturers. I'm considering using the Chinese lights on my next build. Perhaps your quick opinion on these style vs the LED strips used in your DIY panel would be helpful to know also.

[@ddemot]

I ordered all the parts apart from the voltage booster, I choose to order the XL6009E1 (as it should be a more recent design) and yours I wasn't in. I only have to manage to order 19 (odd number, I know) power leds and my ring will be existing of 16 or 18 leds. The spare leds will be used to make other projects. Looking forward to build this myself. For the casing, I'm not sure what I will choose, as I don't use CD's for years any more ... Thanks for the guiding!

[@ArjenJongeling]

I've done a similar experiment before I saw this. Being an electronics engineer, I see some flaws in your design that can be easily corrected. 1. Power. There's never enough power in a set of household batteries and a power booster. Buy a 12V 200Watts power supply for about $ 35. Add a led dimmer for $ 9 and you are more flexible. 2. Heat. Using the full 10W from every LED, they need a heat sink. I couldn't touch mine after a few minutes. So you should screw them on an aluminium ring using the little mounting holes. Don't forget heat paste you can buy for a few bucks. So it's more work but then you have a real good ring light. Believe me, you can't look directly in 200W LED ;-). If you stick with the battery solution however, just save money and buy 2-5 Watt LED's. One more tip: buy a piece of metal wire in a hardware store. Much quicker than the paper clips.

[@ArjenJongeling]

Too lazy for that.

[@clubexperimental]

Pretty cool! I would add a hotshoe adapter to hold the battery pack, that way you'll have more freedom of movement. Thanks for takingt he time of making a video and sharing!

[@blasebermea3493]

Dude that look awesome especially when the dog is running.

[@Chinopxtera]

dude u are an amzing video editor!! this felt like i was in a movie!!

[@thevegancorner]

Let's suppose I want to build a larger ring light, say double this size, and want to use ad DC adapter to power it instead of batteries. What sort of voltage booster would I need and what kind of DC adapter should I buy? Basically I'd like to build a large ring light like the ones sold for fashion shooting, which are 19 inches in diameter. Thanks in advance and great tutorial once again

[@DIYPerks]

The Vegan Corner There are some 150w voltage boosters out there which could be just what you're after.

[@Callum530]

This is awesome and professionally done

[@vanhetgoor]

It's very nice. One thing though, if you film reflecting objects it is clearly to see all the separate LEDs. Wouldn't it be good to add something like a diffuser to make the light less sharp and pointy. Maybe let the light reflect on a piece of cardboard, you think of something.

[@123456789sha]

nice diy, and if you want you also can add an on/off swith to it for total control!

[@korho]

Points for video editing! Amazing :)

[@deathbyproxy2]

REF paper clips (take some fine grit sand paper and sand if the solder does not want to attach) flux is also good to assist.

[@ChrisFredriksson]

I've missed this one in the past, but what an awesome and slow video.. It is so great! (Slow as in, no rush and easy to understand and all just good things) Really awesome video! =)

[@SatanicJamnic]

I hope youy know that you are the best Maker in the internet. Your videos are just amazing.

[@TheCWasson12]

I'm really impressed by the quality of your videos. I started watching back at your wooden PC case, and even then I was impressed, and it's only gotten better. I wouldn't mind seeing a video or something detailing what recording setup you use, and maybe some tips and tricks as well!

[@ChristopherRozarioiceboul]

Work Of Art, your a genius

[@kmpres534]

Interesting, as always, Matt! From the refreshing quality of your clearly spoken English to the high quality of your videos and engineering, you're a true professional! I plan to build this LED ring to put around the lens of my lupe stand (5 inch magnifying lens) which should make it much easier for my aging eyes to focus on the tiny SMT circuit boards I increasingly find myself building. However, to mitigate the high heat and current problems some people have reported I plan to use 12V LEDs, a 3S lithium-ion (18650 type) battery pack, and a small buck converter to drop the voltage to perhaps 9V instead of raising it to 24V as you have done. This SHOULD lower the heat and current demand considerably while allowing a simple way to dim the light, and replacing the trim pot on the buck converter with a standard pot and range limiting resistors should give easier dimming control. If the voltages work out I could later replace the battery and buck converter with an appropriately sized power brick and run it off mains. Thanks for the inspiration!

[@blue4lifeblue]

this felt like a movie, you should make one

[@AshLordCurry]

Definitely should put a diffuser from those lcd screen and a nice 3d printed enclosure :) reallynice diy technic

[@dindjarin2628]

your life is so aesthetic 🥰

[@TheFullMetalJack96]

Well... I have to say that your ideas and tutorials are AMAAAZIIING Matthew :D

[@GirlCodewithBee]

this is actually so awesome!!

[@johnkr97]

Your ideas are remarkable and the video execution and the instructions are well made. Love watching your videos, keep it up!

[@chris_8806]

Micbergsma commented on this video. And gave you a compliment. You should feel honored. He's the man and always helps me out with my gopro questions.

[@eekeek433]

Great build, good clear instruction. I actually made one today :) and I'm very pleased with it. Good job

[@eyeflytinkerings]

Building it worked like a charm, thanks so much for this tutorial. I used a 2s lipo battery which can be mounted directly to the back of the ringlight using velcro. This makes it even easier to use :-)

[@DIYPerks]

Nicolas Stumpf Just make sure you don't let the lipo discharge too much :)

[@eyeflytinkerings]

DIY Perks thanks for the warning, but i also attached a voltage checker with velcro on the back side :-)

[@MrTheknowabout]

Nice job and nice idea. Keep up the good work. The only problem is i am not skilled enough to build this.

[@JORGE4757S]

Great to see another of your projects!

[@jaer492]

Neat, never really had any desire to sharpen my soldering skills or learn anything electronics (that's what m'husband is for), BUT definitely will be putting this on my list

[@jamieh2956]

I really do like this tut, i think i am going to make it but add a case around the out side to make it a little nicer DIY Perks

[@flufmyhamster]

This is one of the best videos iv seen in ages!!

[@ivorygilyard2243]

I appreciate your videos. Thank you for your time and effort.

[@treyashmore3504]

Man you are awesome, always positive always polite always helpful always innovative and always just a fun guy too watch. I really like your channel man, keep posting I look forward too your videos all the time.... man your awesome keep up this awesome work

[@FlonieXD]

You are amazing!!! Where have you been all my life! I only found you yesterday!

[@wattage]

Great idea, really clear and easy explanation. I really like your style and presentation. Keep it up!

[@gromit2478]

Excellent build and commentary as usual. You deserve more subscribers!

[@DobbsyLondon]

Nice. Something to maybe put on my project list.

[@innanoshebunmi7581]

Beautifully edited!

[@lukadaniels2001]

the possibILITIES ARE ENDLESS IM CRYing

[@howmanynamesareinuse]

I really liked the way you made this video it looked awesome.

[@kornikopic]

Hey DIY Perks , I just finished my light ring and it works like a charm! Thanks a lot for your great explanation.

[@cortexedge]

Great build, Matt. Could you possibly consider doing a room tour in the future? I really love the style your room is decorated.

[@phillipgaitan4132]

Would it be better to use current and voltage regulation to prevent thermal runaway in the leds hooked up in parallel?

[@TheKnight123-s7o]

wow you are so talented

[@zatazhamaat8098]

Haha! I loved the intro zooming out! With the Star Trek music!

[@casemodder89]

The advantage of underrunning leds is the raised efficiency (besides easier thermal management). Driving the ring @ 200W will result in the same amount of light as driving it at about 130W. But with way more heat created.

[@albangaval]

This is the most epic tutorial I've seen yet! Great job!

[@theparrish725]

thank you John Ive

[@zentha]

You are a genius!! I regret not understand everything you say, English is not my native language i from Argentina Saludos!

[@Birbeh]

I wish I could give this video more thumbs up. Ordered everything needed and I can't wait to make this thing :D

[@DracolegacyOfficial]

thats pretty damn impressive

[@truckerdaddy-akajohninqueb4793]

Ring light. Cool. Ant suggestions for making exterior pot lights, sometimes called recessed lights?

[@damianoradaman]

Well this video totally worth my subscription!

[@xXSellizeXx]

This channel is incredible!!! Why did it take so long for me to find it? I just with I knew more about electronics. Do you guys think it would be too challenging to get into Arduino programming as a bridge into the world of electronics? I am already familiar with computer programming.

[@DIYPerks]

Jake Whitton Arduino is a perfect starter point. There are loads of simple projects out there and learning guides. I've just got one myself actually and plan on posting videos about it as I go.

[@JoakimReberg]

Awesome, can't wait for the led panel tutorial

[@Themoigt]

Cameras are magic

[@ReubenHorner]

This is a very, VERY well done video

[@stephenchilde8632]

Dude you are awesome. Craving more videos from you! I tell all my filmmaker friends about you all the time!

[@Lukes2023aynshet]

Thanks for sharing your tutor, can you share more photographer led lights !!

[@loriebethestrada9001]

This is wonderful! I am so thankful for this tutorial you have made.

[@haseebashraf3876]

rather me make a ring light, imma make a table lamp faceing the wall to give it a cool effect or even my own hidden lighting for me desk, thank you for this tutorial, best ive seen in ages

[@Blueout23]

Best channel ever, period. I also loved that star trek reference at the beginning. 🖖

[@MaartenBlij]

Great how-to. I should invest in a soldering iron..

[@chrissbanzai]

I made mine and it lives!!!!! :D now just have to figure out how to make universal lens body... :) Thank`s dude!

[@kledder2]

Nice project. I've seen some products that look quite similiar but are much smaller. Plus they only had ir leds on them for night vision ;). Personally instead of using paperclips I would use some iron wire and wrap it around a pipe or somethings so that it looks better and you only have to solder it at one point. But all in all very useful. Kudos to you!

[@sheldonjim4056]

very creative, instead of using batteries however you can use a small powwer bank, it will definetly last longer

[@bbjib]

Great tutorial, short and clear.

[@MarvelleBanks]

THIS IS AMAZING!!!!!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!

[@Freakingtacos]

This is a fantastic tutorial. Thanks!

[@SMARTERBEAUTY]

Wow this is amazing, you're so creative! I don't think I could do this though...my circle would look like a blob and I would end up blowing something up LOL, but it does look like a fun project! Looking forward to seeing more xx

[@Raajshome]

you're very creative.

[@AdevbRS]

cant wait for the light panel video

[@camquintana]

Thank you for your tutorial! I enjoy it very much. I successfully replicate your experiment but I have a question. My voltage buster is heating up very fast. Perhaps I am doing something wrong or is supposed to be like that. What are you thoughts?

[@TheHackerX5G7]

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[@ProXicT]

Amazing video as allways! Thumbs up!

[@swantea4760]

thats, FREAKING AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@diversegeek9349]

Nice DIY Tutorial! Going to try that out!

[@helenrandell5163]

exactly Dustin , i love the videos the ideas , i just want more and more lol , thankyou , DIY Perks .

[@yoshimusmaximus3473]

Dude... super clean video.

[@NomoSapienss]

Best channel ever.

[@IWearVNecks]

Try to make videos more often love the DIY STUFF!