LED strip lighting - how's it work?

[VladTepes]

This stuff is sold in 5m lengths and can allegedly be cut every 3 emitters...

http://ts1.mm.bing.net/th?id=H.4522670512865544&pid=1.7

If one cuts a number of suitable lengths from it - how do you power it ?

[inside]

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[101RRS]

If one cuts a number of suitable lengths from it - how do you power it ?

You solder a new connector on the end - available from Jaycar.

The one you have highlighted is not very good - these are better - see the connect points 5M 300 Leds 5630 Bright Strip Lighting Waterproof 12V LED Strips Strip Camping | eBay (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/5M-300-Leds-5630-Bright-Strip-Lighting-Waterproof-12V-LED-Strips-Strip-Camping-/140871460395?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item20cc97e62b)

[Kevin B]

Just hook it up to the Battery Vlad, there are built in resistors to bring the power down..

[superquag]

"...If one cuts a number of suitable lengths from it - how do you power it ?...

- With very fine soldering on the pads you've just cut through :D:D:D


-....and your trusty old 60W Birko iron is gunna be a bit too big...:(

[VladTepes]

Thanks

(The pic was just for picture purpose not the specific product).


Seems silly to have easy-cut rolls of lighting with no 'easy connect / easy plug kind of arrangement.

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thanks, just ordered some...........cannot go wrong for 5 bucks