Turning 1,000 Free CDs into Art

Did I get in over my head?
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THINGS I USED IN THIS VIDEO:
Bambu Lab X1 Carbon 3D Printer: bambulab.com/en/x1
Transparent PETG filament: amzn.to/3Xt5STs
CA Glue with activator: amzn.to/3keL7Ne
Individually Addressable LEDs: amzn.to/3GFQk8j
LED controller: amzn.to/3WcmLkd
Power supply: amzn.to/3ivrC2v
Switch: amzn.to/3vZVuXW
Hexagon light feature - Nanoleaf Elements: amzn.to/3ORmFwm
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MUSIC (in order of appearance):
Hypnotic Rhythm by Sarah, the Illstrumentalist
Stays The Same by Gloria Tells
Winning Hand by Ealot
All Nite by SLCT
Soldier in the House by El Flaco Collective
GoGo Badouh by Daniel Fridell and Sven Lindvall
Overrated by Matt Large
New Dawn is Rising by Stonekeepers
The Plan by Wendy Marcini
Singularity by Lagua Vesa
B.O.D. by Heyson
The Specialist by Duke Herrington
Wiz Kid by OTE
Playtime by Margareta
Shuttle by Jones Meadow
Displaced by Robert Ruth
Who's to Say by Margareta
Since I Laid My Eyes on U by Young Community
I'm a Dynamite by Harvio
Get Up on That Horse by Spring Gang
Sweet Summer Love by Rocket Jr
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#DIY #upcycling #trashtotreasure

[@LoneBerseker]

It would be great for a bar, or disco environment. Or even a electronic store. Amazing piece of art, one of a kind 👌

[@MorleyKert]

Thank you so much!

[@AceSkates]

honestly! I think that retro bars would pay top dollar for this

[@LoneBerseker]

@@AceSkates exactly

[@FTG2Eli]

For sure!

[@Jomskylark]

The most impressive part of this project is your patience to unwrap, disassemble, and stack 1,000 CDs. I'd have lost my mind after like 100 lol

[@divinemokoma1778]

When I first saw the stack of Cd's I was like "what is this guy doing?", but after seeing the results I'm pretty impressed. You truly are talented

[@hamzabeltaief9178]

Bro where do u get these ideas from

[@MorleyKert]

Transmissions from Jupiter, I think.

[@wheeldealrepeat3698]

Transmissions from KZbin Kids kzbin.info/www/bejne/o5elnYJqq9GlsKc

[@konstantinoskoutras3454]

What a nice project. You did a really good job! Your positive energy makes the whole think more enjoyable. Keep it up!

[@MorleyKert]

Thank you so much!

[@ryandury]

The sound sensitive mode is impressive! It actually looks great in your shop. Here's an idea: It can be an illuminated progress bar to 250k subs (followed by your next milestone..) and you could probably program it to actually fetch data in real time.. How come the power supply is so big? Is it because it offers multiple 5V out?

[@thickmonie1677]

I love it! This is definitely something that would be nice in a game room! I also think it would have been fun to make it in a pair! I would definitely purchase something similar.

[@oceanai1924]

Watching you build this light was so much fun and then the comedy at the end was icing on the cake😂🤣😂. Great job!!!

[@nisarmohammed97]

Watching your content for some time now, and I'm truly impressed with this one. The creativity, the design (overall and the 3d modeling). THIS is your best work yet

[@stuartdunc100]

Dude! Your creativity and ingenuity are epic. Love the project. I want to call out the EDITING in this and your other videos! It's great. It's a huge inspiration to me for my own upcoming channel (2023 resolution). Thanks a bunch and keep doing what you do.

[@evanbarnes9984]

I love it! I would totally put it in my math classroom, the kids would be psyched. It's a fierce light though, totally see Eden's perspective

[@palmtrain8855]

the jewel cases are also resellable. I'm always looking for jewel cases in good condition to replace my old worn out ones.

[@JamesMossR33]

Very cool lamp! The time put in is definitely worth it and it's something I'd be proud of. I'd swap out the controller for an ESP32 running WLED as the effects, including sound reactive, are nuts. I've built three strips so far. If you build more you can sync them up. Remember you can solder the strips directly together at the cut points to keep the spacing. Love your channel!

[@futuredilf]

Great video. Love from South Africa 🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦

[@corroder2500]

Yo your content is great! Your woodworking videos initially caught my attention but the more creative projects like this are what will keep me checking back on your channel long term. Keep up the good work!

[@Gangldorf]

This could easily be classed as art and you could charge a fortune for it. Great work pal you are a genius 👍

[@pekomsmink]

this looks so good i love the way it turned out ! was exited to see what you would come up with from that day you posted the teaser ! good work!

[@shodhanshetty3906]

Amazing! But One thing I can suggest you is that you don't need such a huge and heavy power supply as it would generate a lot of heat and therefore loss of power. You can easily substitute it with a led driver 12V 2A (2A is more than enough for that length of led strip) or you could use any power adaptor 12V 2A (The onces that are used to power up electronic devices like wifi router etc) Which would be cheap and compact.

[@mikesmswoodworking]

Really cool lamp 👍 I've got a bunch of old blank CDs I bought a long time ago. I was looking to recycle them, but this gives me another alternative for a future project. I've just got to learn how to do some smaller electrical work.

[@glennryzebol4472]

That thing is super cool mate!! You put a tonne of work into it and i think you have succeeded. Really really cool!! Congrats. Was looking forward to seeing what you came up with and this didn`t disappoint!

[@billyrainbow]

I just discovered ur channel a few days ago and I’m already hooked

[@erikgustafsson5719]

I’m glad I found your channel! Love when you build stuff

[@Sly_Wolf_1]

Love it, love your ideas and just love how you are positive, excited and happy in every video.

[@TheShoxter]

I think it looks great in your shop as a practical background light! Nice job!

[@TheGrantAlexander]

This explains all the addressable led questions 🤣🤣

[@MorleyKert]

Haha yep! Would love to integrate them into more projects, they are so cool.

[@Fine_art_aerial]

13:11 I usually put heat shrink on these before i solder them.. Best part of your videos are watching you deal with failures.. You make em funny which i thoroughly enjoy!! Keep up the great content!!

[@sarahimejiagomez8139]

I just discovered your channel and I love it, this is AMAZING, it looks so good that I would definitely buy one for my room, you're a genius! 😊🥳

[@markneugebauer9557]

You are a GENIUS. So brilliant and creative. Love watching how you joyfully and enthusiastically solve a problem.

[@markneugebauer9557]

You are not "in over your head". All the successful inventors, engineers, and scientists do what you do. We love watching you do this. And always with a smile. Love your hair, btw. And understand Eden's concerns, so looks fabulous in your workroom.

[@learntoomuch]

i absolutely love the results. It's not something i would put anywhere, except where you ended up with it. I absolutely love it.

[@Bad_Miracle]

Wow what a freaking awesome and genius idea! Your ideas and ingenuity never ceases to amaze me! Keep up the great work bro!

[@MorleyKert]

Thank you so much!

[@maddieadams75]

Incredible. You have a great creative mind ❤ I like it.

[@zixto76]

I really like it.. so nice and unique. Great job bud.

[@NinaThoren]

Oh wow, I did not know what to expect from this project but it turned out amazing! Such a cool idea!

[@JR-dd4ec]

I started watching this Sunday morning here is the problem......I'm not watching ANYTHING you do half awake because I ENJOY your work. Here are a few things I wanna share.....I was a CNC machinist, subtractive manufacturing, I did a little 3-d printing......additive manufacturing......what you're making, did you notice that the base was tight? That's because no matter what is made you always have to machine parts for a correct fit. I'm not sure in metric but your base is probably +/-.010 or close to a sixteenth of an inch which is why it was tight. Did you also notice you had to cut something out on the inside?? Always my line of work comes after making it. Next time you make a base ring on that like your 3-D printer make the base diameter 1.587 metric which is about 1/16 of an inch bigger and it will fit better HOWEVER I freaking LOVE your builds and my watching your channel WILL NOT STOP

[@davebauerart]

I love the concept, and it definitely works. It does fit well as a background accent in the studio.

[@TwistedTwineWoodworking]

Have to admit that I totally dig the end project!! Great idea and execution!!

[@mizm1186]

I like it! It's very unique and interesting. Some of the settings you scrolled through reminded me of lava lamps and others of barbershop lights. 💈

[@cyrilfth]

Waow bravo! Belle réalisation et super idée!

[@rachelbee7921]

Stellar problem-solving skills. Brilliant concept and execution, Morley! 😀❤👌🏽

[@witness1013]

Sound sensitive mode is awesome!!!!

[@sidharthsengupta3413]

awesome build and awesome video!! looks sick!!!!

[@liamsmith8518]

I hope that man who gave those CD's away kept digital or physical backups of them, its pretty sweet

[@FixitFingers]

You look much more at home with the 3D printing projects mate, so much more creativity and awesome here than another YT chopping board ;) Fits awesome in the office, top stuff.

[@BetaFax]

This is pretty cool. Definitely fits much better in the second space.

[@jcs0984]

I like your videos because your energy is positive and you're always happy and smiling 😊

[@reggiemeigs7036]

I like it!!! Especially the sound sensitive. It's like a fabulous light bar from the 70's.👍 Try it with music.

[@weabowoshi]

i did not expect it to look like that it actually looks so awesome and satisfying! atleast without the possibility of being blinded because of the camera 😅

[@monicasickels7741]

~~Awesome~~ Totally awesome light...I really like it... I'd like to have one like it for my gaming room. Your talented and you have a great imagination. 🙂👍❤️

[@mscdorman]

Man! thats very Cool! Im sure you will get offers on it as well as future requests!

[@NorthTXMountainbiker]

I love it! I agree that it's probably not going to work in most folks living rooms, but it would be great in a game room or man cave. Great idea, Morley!

[@Mr_3raqi]

This is definitely a one of a kind thing, while simple, it looks pretty good, wonder if it's possible for version 2.0 to have something crazy like 360° LEDs

[@witness1013]

Awesome results!!!!

[@michaeljennings417]

Dude this is incredible! IDEA: if you could decrease the wavelength/frequency of the light patterns in the lamp I think the the effect would be even better and more well received by others. Please let me know if it’s something you can do! Would love to see the difference

[@GpotterBMX]

Wow! Ok, first let me say that I’m one of your newest subscribers (as of last night). Despite what she thinks, I think that that light is BAD ASS! Well done my friend! Also, if it doesn’t sell, I think it looks great standing behind you like it was at the end of the video. I know that you’re on the road now, but once you get back off the road you should def have it in the background of your editing room. I’d buy it but I’m one of your more broke busted ass subscribers. Keep up the good work! Greg in OKC.

[@th.e.nglish]

You could also consider putting a translucent sheet around it all to diffuse the light in a softer manner

[@tinaheron5825]

i did not think you were going to get the reflective quality from the CDS. it is a great build.

[@Scorpiondethbite]

Love it! Very cool 👍

[@mac2708]

Very cool MK, thank you very much for recycling 🙏👍🌎

[@michaelcristofano5863]

Quite the imagination, many option. I like it. It does look better in your office.

[@KennitaJohnson]

You should add another cap on the top to make it more symmetrical and hang it horizontally. Very cool!

[@dean_duplantis]

The fabrication on this was top notch. Love it in your office.

[@cringe_papi]

U deserve more views bro I love that light

[@gavinshaffer6220]

Try just setting it to a solid orange. Something dim and calm, orange light is the best light for your eyes and it creates a comfortable environment. I used orange LEDs along my ceiling and i love it.

[@tylergleason8079]

That looks amazing!

[@MisterBloodBunny]

As you described the idea of the project, I immediately remembered the LinusTechTips video (Extreme Tech Office Makeover - LMG Decorates Linus' Office Pt. 1 timestamp 5:50), where they tried the exact same thing.

[@markwenning2216]

i love it, well done sir!

[@303beto303]

New subscriber🎉 would love to do this for a living. Buuuuuut. Money, the tools, the experience. Good luck in your future endeavors. I’ll be watching hope one day be able to purchase something from you.

[@mvstolarski]

Very nice project! Maybe a shorter version, fitting on top of a sidetable, might be a good idea. Greetings from 🇧🇷

[@GlueTubber]

Lol, that is wild, wacky, and entertaining - I like it!

[@accordxtc319]

I think yonlu nailed it with what could come of that many CD's. Our kids have something similar for their rooms called a Govee Lyra. Enjoy the content as always!

[@jt_pandai]

Bro someone would pay you $800 at least for this thing. Wow. My dad just made a blinding wallpaper in our garage by gluing the free trial AOL cds together.... this video plugged into my nostalgia. Highly recommend people follow his content

[@IdeaStudioBKK]

That is an epic light!

[@taylorjones3390]

I knew I needed to like it. But soon as she said anything abt the office even if it didn’t make sense. I then knew KZbin needs a super like button

[@miriamlob535]

That’s an insane lamp! Kudos on the idea and execution! What a great way to recycle CDs. After the kitty got on screen, I stopped paying attention to what you were saying 😝

[@O.G_WINO]

Awesome!!! I like the voice activation one on red... reminds me of K.I.T.T from Knight Rider. What's the value on it?

[@HimanshuSharma-bh6hf]

That's Just stunning! 😍 Love from India 🇮🇳♥️

[@playthora6515]

Me too. Not sure if i like this. 😄 But that project will fuel future ones. Although I might add, if I had a workshop or my space that would definitely fit right in. With my Lcd display key holders and Old tv turned into faux window. Like casey's shop. Things he makes wouldnt be nice in a living room but his workshop is a museum.

[@YT-mm1tn]

This guy is awesome!!! So excited 🎉🎉🎉🎉😂

[@robt2151]

Great project, I really like it! I have access to a stack of cds too, although to date we use them for deterring birds on the fruit trees. Pity you junked all that clear perspex from the jewel cases - surely you could have come up with another stunning project for them.

[@shmiggz]

Pretty cool idea for sure!

[@popsplace]

First I love it, 3 ideas, maybe change it so it's 2 lamps, next 3d print of a blank black cd shape with a tab attached that has a hole to slide down and give support and last since it black pipe you could add a small speaker on top, while music plays the light responses. Great job

[@bbrachman]

It reminds me of the lights on a jukebox. The bubble tubes. Or a lava lamp. I think it is marvelous. The space between the CDs is perfect. Just another example of a project that would have been nearly impossible without your custom printed pieces. How would you source spacers? What would they cost? The base is brilliant. Imagination made Real.

[@philipschlesinger7595]

That was really cool. One thing you could have done was shred the cases and turn that into the filament for the base - and for the clear spacers

[@zerocool2352]

A bit like a Tesla coil with the upwards movement! While you were building, I was thinking of like a mixed medium with wood... like a solid wood pole about a meter tall, followed by about 1/3 meter of stacked CDs and each CD is separated by a thin slice of wood so light can come through, then a wood thick wood top.

[@dllngr_]

Man this is so sick! I love it

[@savetrees6005]

How awesome! I know some kids from the school that produced those CD's!

[@MorleyKert]

That’s so cool! They’re very talented

[@Erith_Frostborne]

Wow just wow😮😮😮 New subscriber here after I watched 3 of your videos, you're amazing...

[@nidavis]

For anyone making this, the power supply should connect to both the Sp107E and the led strip itself - preferably to both ends of the strip to minimize voltage drop through the strip. The SP107E can not handle all of the current for that dense 5v LED strip passing through it.

[@illuminatiCorgi]

It turned out really cool 👏

[@MorleyKert]

Thank you!

[@hansdegroot8549]

I stopped the video at 3:21 so I don't have any idea yet what you are going to do with the CD's. But the jewel boxes can also be used for many projects, especially the acryllic part of it.

[@gavinrfuller]

Spilt it in half and replicate the base. Add a 3D printed cap to it as well. Put next to your speakers 😀

[@UbberMapper]

That lamp is awesome.

[@jzarlenn]

Kudos Morley!!! in Filipino... Malupit Ka!!!

[@michaelpeabody5625]

I'd be worried about it overheating with all those LEDs and no heat sink or fan. Is convection thru the "tube" enough?

[@CorbyQ]

I fucking absolutely love that light. Amazing. I would love one of those.

[@MorleyKert]

Thank you so much!

[@jiveturkey4life]

If you have anymore CDs you cold build an Infinity Mirror Table with CDs lining the walls to give the effect of a never ending hole filled with CDs

[@fionametcalfe8072]

super cool

[@brianandcrystalgibson2595]

This is the best idea I have seen yet. I would like one of these for the man cave

[@DanelonNicolas]

Bro I actually like it! but you need a modern apartment, or a bar dunno. Would love to buy it :( but I live in Argentina. Btw, I love that music when you stack the CDs (or sanding)

[@CrockE]

Well done sir 💪