The Comprehensive Newbie Guide to LEDs in Miniatures Terrain

Bored of scavenging tea lights for your DIY Warhammer and Dungeons and Dragons terrain? Time to graduate to custom LED circuit design and construction. This video is intended for absolute beginners with zero electronics experience.
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[@manuelurdaneta8649]

I am an electromechanical engineer and I was a professor at the University for 25 years, of course I know what you taught in this video. But it is the clearest, most direct, useful, enjoyable teaching I have ever seen. I congratulate you, because it will be of great value to many and an example of how to make a teaching video

[@WylochsArmory]

Thank you kindly

[@notreallydavid]

@@WylochsArmory Somebody said that only Americans are born camera-ready. (And at least one Canadian, of course.)

[@notreallydavid]

I knew nothing about installation of LEDs before I watched this. I donʼt see how the material could be explained better.

[@TheDMGinfo]

Bill Wy the Science Guy... Bill Bill Bill :) Great vid

[@GEOg3n3siz]

@@WylochsArmory I have looked into doing custom LEDs for stuff, even got it working with a bit of luck. (I have a master in computer science and wired/programmed custom circuits for stuff like Cloth touch pads) this is the first time I actually understood exactly what was going on and I've been through quite a few tutorials. Really great presentation !

[@jeremygriffin620]

As an electrician and hobbyist, I approve of this video. Good show.

[@WylochsArmory]

Thank you kindly

[@BoltFraction]

Understood more in 14 minutes than I did over entire units on electricity back in high school. Thank you for this.

[@bazzatron9482]

Late to the party, but just in case anyone is confused about "I" being used for current, and then immediately being denoted in "A" or "mA" - "I" is the way of denoting electrical current, which comes from the French word for "Intensity" ("intensité"). Typically, "I" is used in mathematics where we're just talking about the concept of electrical current, but when we actually measure, we use the SI unit "A" for "Amperes" or "Amps"; This can be modified like "kA" to show kiloamp (1,000Amps) or "mA" to show milliamp (0.001 amps). Consider that when we talk about the "Speed" of something, we might use "S" in an equation, but "mph" or "m/s" to measure it. Great video Wyloch, I'm so happy you're back, and producing frankly - amazing quality content. Keep it up man. ♥

[@DungeonMasterpiece]

Oh man thank you for this no nonsense demo. I've been so confused.

[@metamanfm]

Thank you for actually explaining this. Most videos on this subject are basically just adverts for products. This is what KZbin should be.

[@egarvue]

Thank you! I used to put together Radio Shack kits in my youth, but since I'm not an engineer, I forget a lot of what I learned then. Easy to understand, great explanation.

[@adriannepowell4036]

This video is so good I wish I could have shared it with my late father who was a ham radio and electronic repair enthusiast. Watching this made me feel closer to him and gave me insight into the kinds of things he was working on while he was alive. Thank you so much for this lovely video lesson.

[@morebaileyskim]

A year back I payed almost $100 for a vendor LED lighting mail order kit for a model build because I couldn't get my head around all of this. After watching your video I am laughing at how wasteful that was because this is so darn simple, it has just NEVER been explained to me so darn simply. You have my unending gratitude for this, not least for giving me the relief of knowing that I can, in fact, understand this!

[@BPCustomCreations]

This was the best teaching video I've ever seen for electronics basics

[@Strkr3]

Dude...thank you so much for the class! This is awesome! Must have video. No more wasteful led light strips or annoying tealights. Saved to my terrain crafting folder!!

[@BrutalDamage]

Best video I've ever seen on this topic. Consise, to the point, with examples. Bravo.

[@andabien3]

Like everyone is saying, this is a terrific tutorial on LED circuitry. Clear and concise. Thanks much.

[@Designsy-wl9nr]

Best video on this subject I have seen! Thank you!

[@Szypki_rzuf]

Best teaching video i have ever seen.Love Your knowlage and peace in Your voice.Im a car mechanic and start learning electronics few months ago.Even my english its not so good i inderstood everything You say.Love it.Btw diorama looks great.Hope will finde more videoas from You about electronics.Cheers from Poland.🥂

[@HacksawsHobbyBunker]

Great stuff! Gave me some serious shake-and-bake USAF electrical engineering flashbacks ;-)

[@elliadams]

This is probably THE most helpful video on LEDs that I have ever watched. Seriously, thank you.

[@darthcraw7192]

First of all, awesome teaser, got me really excited about upcoming build. Secondly and most importantly, the guide is great. I was avoiding the led lighting in my own builds for ages (lying to myself that it is not that great feature anyway) but now I feel empowered to try. Thanks for sharing this!

[@terenceconnors9627]

Thank you for going into some basic theory, not just "do this, it's cool!" More crafters are doing this sort of work, it's great to have resources on it from you, as well.

[@KidHaru]

This has been the clearest, more directed and amazing electrical tutorial I have seen! This simple concept always makes my brain wrap into knots and I constantly have to relearn it. (Never learned resistors before). So my goodness! Thank you. You're a fantastic teacher! Both in regards to the information presented but also in providing a low stress alternative with the resistor test towards the end. I'm adding a breadboard to my cart as we speak thanks to this. (Also don't worry. I still want to get to know how to KNOW what I'm doing and not just doing it. So I'm excited to start understanding and using the spec sheets with my LEDS for more immediate control too)

[@RUSirius]

I just decided to make the leap into using led's and I can not express enough gratitude for you tutorial. It was easy to understand even for someone as thick as me.

[@CreoleGuh504]

As a robotics major in a DC/ac circuit course with a husband that love miniatures I love this video!!!! Thank you for the clear explanation!!!

[@metajock]

Thanks! I just put some pre-wired (with resistors) blinking LED's in my cart on Monday. This makes me feel a little more comfortable doing this.

[@nathanreynolds4378]

A superb presentation - both myself and my 10 year old son were mesmerised and inspired! We are now thinking of wiring up a Landraider tank based on this!!!! Thanks!!!!

[@centaur1a]

Thank you for making this video simple. I have seen many videos either on You Tube or during my days in class watching those almost broken film shows before videos. They were hard to follow with heavy formulas. Or the film broke. At least class was over because off that

[@AmyHNJ]

Probably one of the most useful videos I have ever watched on KZbin. I have started building booknooks, and want to make my own, but didn't even know where to start for the lighting. I might even already have everything I need. I have an Arduino kit, but was having a hard time finding info on how to do any electronics without using that and a breadboard, which I knew wasn't actually needed for what I wanted to do.

[@TabletopWitchCRAFT]

Right back to physics class :) Thanks for the flashback, and cool video. BTW... this would have been a great video to collab on for my video tomorrow.

[@luapssor]

Thanks for the refresher on on basic electronics, been a minute since I have designed any circuits. But had to draw out Ohms Triangle to figure out stuff on my daughter's beginner's electronics kit.

[@KnarbMakes]

Great video Wyloch! I just got done with a bunch of LED work too and I've learned you can never have too many! Cheers

[@thecraftydm]

I have started using LEDs in my builds. This video made me a lot more comfortable doing so. Nice job!

[@earlkriewall7251]

Thank you for providing a straightforward, clear presentation on not only using LEDs, but the basics behind them. I need to watch this a few more times just to take notes.

[@ligas1590]

I speak English at an intermediate level, even this text I write with the help of a translator. But you explain everything so clearly and pleasantly that the language barrier did not stand in the way of understanding. Although you forgot about capacitors. Thanks for the video!

[@timbrown4928]

Dammit! I came for fun and ended up learning stuff! Perfect timing for my crafting as I'm diving into LEDs now. Also, I did still have fun! Great vid!

[@johnhollick3733]

The best electrical circuit primer I have ever watched. Well done sir!

[@needsmoretacos4807]

This was so helpful. I'm just getting into model building, customizing, and dioramas. I've been wanting to get more into lighting now, but had nonidea where to start. This was amazing ❤

[@yungmief08]

This is a great video. I had learned all this stuff about 5 years ago but never used it. This was very easy to pay attention to and I enjoyed that very much. Thank you

[@-ThatMichaelGuy]

This is the best demonstration I've seen on this topic. Even though I'm already familiar with everything taught - except the tip about the chritmas light LEDs - I watched the whole thing through, instant subscribe.

[@ambereller750]

Love the shirt!!! Also great clip for the video! Love that meme! Looking forward to catching up on your videos!

[@jesseburnette8231]

Excellent video, I'm an electrical apprentice and warhammerer and I approve of this message.

[@northshoreproductions3787]

Dude! This may be the perfect video. We'll done. You've made something I've struggled to get my head round for ages make perfect sense. 👏👏

[@thomasmaxwell4396]

Excellent quality video presented in an easily understandable manner. Clear and concise. I would suggest that since the soldering technique portion of the video is glossed over slightly, that a link to another video specifically dedicated to soldering be included. Since we are dealing with components that generally are not sensitive to heat, many first-time solder-ers may still apply solder incorrectly (causing bad connections), or apply heat too long (causing melted wires/fried components) and both these errors can easily create shorts or open circuits.

[@ScatteredTerrain]

Oh man, when I unpack my Christmas decorations this year I may have to sacrifice a strand to the gods of crafting! Thank you for giving such nice definitions of terms before launching into the explanation! This video is definitely staying on my reference list.

[@GargoyleBard]

The best time to get Christmas lights is the days after Christmas, in my experience. Also, if you end up with a few broken LEDs you can sometimes swap them in from a sacrificial strand, which can also be picked apart for hobbying...

[@ryanredfern1272]

So good to revise high school physics class, I think I enjoyed this format alot more, well done

[@ScratchBashing]

I'm almost immediately reminded that I want to disassemble a vacuum cleaner for bits..

[@WylochsArmory]

There's treasure troves in them things.

[@thephilifluffy1838]

Scratch Bashing doing what Scratch Bashing does best

[@PataSwe]

I have been watching your videos since I found your first dungeon tile videos. While your crafting techniques and video style has evolved what you have kept and what always keeps me coming back is how systematic, clear and thorough you are. Excited to see the finished cyberpunk build!

[@imgnatkursld]

This video is fantastic. I rarely work with electronics so I have to review all this material every time. This video is a great refresher that covers all the important material quickly.

[@filiusvivam4315]

That's the best tutorial on LED wiring that I have ever seen.

[@matthewhopson964]

An Excellent Video making for much easier working out of lighting. Many thanks for producing and posting this video.

[@jamiebennett8793]

THANK YOU so much for this video, after watching numerous videos that just left me confused and feeling like a fool , yours was the first that was truly clear and easy for me to understand

[@drewbakka5265]

I am actually wanting to work in a cyberpunk board for opr and infinity. Really looking forward to your tutorial.

[@melshk]

This is a great guide, thanks! I recently put a LED eye in an Ork Deff Dread and people love it on the table.

[@darrenweight5972]

I’m a little late to the party here but - this is just about the best video I’ve seen on this subject. Thank you much for your clear and easy to follow info!

[@thephilifluffy1838]

Yeah! Notification gang! Looks interesting, always wanted an updated version to your old tutorial! Also, just saw the cyberpunk terrain, looks awesome!

[@neilbosher4350]

Thanks for a video on this that is basic and makes sense. Best one I have seen on it for a non electrician.

[@Laserspartan117]

Well, it's the first time I followed avideo about electronics and stayed to the end AND understood everything, you're good man ^^

[@TheLichsLaboratory]

AWESOME! I've always been raised in the wise mindset of "It'll shock you to hell and back so don't mess with it" so seeing a really nice, concise video explaining the basics is really encouraging to see. Will definitely use this video later in my projects!

[@stevethompson3353]

Great Video, learn a lot about foreword voltage and usage of the right resistor. Thanks

[@UlshaRS]

Thank you. *This is the most approachable explanation I've seen.* Way too many beginner arduino or lighting tutorials jump ahead to the end projects or assume a preexisting level of knowledge. Problem glossed over in those not so entry level tutorials is way too many of us never learn any electrical schematic information. Too many of us never got that 4th level algebra since lots of districts pushed it off as a middle or high school level math, making it optional after 9th grade. My school was small so we never had math beyond algebra 1 because there were not enough students taught core math beyond basics to even begin to understand higher levels required to enter many STEM fields, and we were the smarter school in the region (focused on chemistry, biology, politics). This creates a barrier that can be embarrassing to even admit we have. US school systems suck as a rule, especially in rural and red areas.

[@raugust6786]

I appreciate the video! Been watching quite a few LED videos over the past day. Yours was very helpful!

[@Libradimple]

Thank you!!! I'm only just starting with working on LED lighting in dioramas...and this was SUPER useful!!!

[@brigittedarcel1498]

As retired EECS engineer and an ex USN ET i can say great job in this video :-)

[@Striker2054]

The Aircraft Electrician in me is delighted by this explanation. Simple, easy to understand, and useful to anyone trying to build circuits. Also, the basic explanation of the theory helps so a basic hobbyist can build further upon what you've shown. Amazing work, and thank you.

[@automaton3889]

Thank you so much for this... I've been wanting to get into LED lighting my diecast creations... and have been struggling to find a concise yet complete tutorial... this was perfect!

[@davidstromberg1628]

I just love your videos! Gets my brain going and starts my own terrain creativity!

[@mtgtraininggrounds6879]

Thanks for this video. I had an intro to circuits in college and remember enjoying it, but not nearly as much as when professor Wyloch teaches it.

[@James-hj5ov]

Great introductory tutorial! Better than I got in either my electronic tech classes, or my engineering classes!

[@jonnyjonjo]

this has helped me greatly i was thinking on how to start using leds for my projects and didnt know how to go about wiring them and this video has helped me thank you

[@BrianSurratt]

A great explanation of the tech in clear, understandable presentation.

[@semomonkey]

It's weird how I knew most of this and still feel like I learned something! Well done!

[@euansmith3699]

What a great video. It was clear and concise. You've got a great voice for this kind of work; enough warmth to keep things interesting.

[@MrFutsy]

Love the videos, new and old. This one is GOLDEN.

[@Throgmoyd]

Wow. My physics teacher, lovely as he was, could have used this as a 'how to teach basic electronics' lesson. What a superb video - and one I shall use and return to regularly, until the basic rules have properly sunk in. Thank you SO MUCH!

[@juanloza3689]

as an electric engeenier i wish that you were my circuits teacher on the university, easy and at the point thats the way to teach that

[@thebipolarbear1]

Fantastic sir thank you much for this I want to light a model of the uss enterprise A and it seems so overwhelming but after this I can total confidence and no worries I know it can be done and how to go about it correctly now. Great informative video

[@j.b.244]

Thanks for this awesome video! I've been reading on how to light up my first diorama and it all made me more confused than anything. Your video finally made sense to me. Looking forward to lighting it up soon.🤗

[@D1gital-ZER0]

An amazing tutorial and now I'm interested in adding lights to some sort of crystal terrain.

[@paladinwiggles7896]

Awesome, took a class on computer architecture in college that went over all this but haven't actually used it in years, now I kinda wanna get into using arduinos in terrain.

[@HeyItsRykon1]

I am just starting to work in more complex LED's (more complex then tea lights) and I was super unsure how to go about this, thank you so much for this video it cleared up a lot of questions I had, this is the prefect style for a beginner like myself.

[@JChalant]

very clever use of simple lighting and electrical!

[@traFREAK]

So many things make sense now, especially the batterylife diffrence between lights ive had

[@shep1807]

Thank you for the solid state electronics class refresher

[@PopezillaTheThird]

God so much better explanation then the AC/DC books I have read.

[@oceanparadox]

Brilliant and easy to follow! I love modelling but I am using more and more LEDs so past a basic circuit of say 4 LEDs it can get confusing, this was brilliant thanks.

[@NavVet89]

Did electronics for years in the Navy working on Sonar systems. Wish you had taught the Basic Electronics course.

[@vaniellys]

Thank you so much ! I wanted to start a project of Necron terrain with some LEDs, and this will be very useful !

[@IceNineOcean]

I used to work at Digi-Key! Literally all of it ships out of a single facility in rural Minnesota that employs like half the town, lol.

[@jimmyhill5079]

Fantastic video. A+ presentation and delivery!

[@zpetriw]

Thank you for blessing us with MATH. I might give LEDs a shot for a sci-fi project. Thank you so much for the concise video!!! ❤

[@randystoda2394]

Great and helpful tutorial! I've attempted some LEDs in scale model builds, but didn't really have a good grasp of the electrical principles until your video.

[@simonavecerova]

We finally know how to light up our Lego cars. Your video is the best. Thank you so much!

[@teabeard9385]

Thanks so much for this. I’ve been looking for a simple electronics project for me and my son. Building some tabletop terrain and adding some lights is a perfect place to start. This guide explains things so much better than I could - thanks again!

[@bluecolla530]

Thank you so much for this! I’ve been apprehensive about graduating from tea lights, but with your help from this video I think it’s time!

[@markgnepper5636]

Great stuff friend 👏 👍

[@FigureNerd108]

Thank you. I knew jack about this stuff. Now I’m scratching the surface. Woohoo!

[@tyarkschettler853]

This was perfect resurrection of my grade 5 physics classes!

[@Tahio76]

greatest video in all youtube explaining this... awesome!!

[@brianmstanton]

Great job with this video! Makes a ton of sense and it will be a great resource for me when working on projects. I also hope people outside of the hobby take the time to watch this one. It explains everything really well. Cheers.

[@broompatrol]

Thank you! You are so great at communicating this!

[@juanitoexperience1195]

I wish you were my teacher years ago. Thanks for this very clear guide

[@calebrosenhauch4296]

Omg I’ve been watching like 10 other vids trying to figure out what ohm resistor I need and the calculators confused me but you made it click thank you so much Only thing is you skipped flux but it’s technically not required (think)