New bench light--prototype

[LittleWatchShop]

I got the new watch bench and finally got around to implement my prototype bench light.

The arm was salvaged from another magnification lamp that died years ago (I dont throw anything away).

The LED strips I got off of Ebay for $10.  There were four strips--I only used three.

The piece of 1x4 came from my scrap yard (LOL).

The mount that interfaced the board with the arm was designed and printed on my 3D printer.

I want to clean this up and maybe add the fourth LED strip.  This is a proof of concept right now.

 

[Brytongi]

I bought something similar on Amazon, and I am delighted. It has the perfect brightness and a smart illumination; it automatically turns on as the ambient light becomes insufficient. It even has a night light plug-in. It's ideal; I don't need to worry anymore about inadequate light. All of this stuff is so gorgeously designed with a modern minimalist look. I also bought this for 10$, but it has 6 pieces per pack and 50 lumens. It's really a bed in roses to install something like this in the house. Or better said an intelligent choice.

Edited April 26, 2021 by Brytongi

[LittleWatchShop]

26 minutes ago, Brytongi said:

I bought something similar on Amazon

Lets see the Amazon link and show us a picture of your final product!!

Low power too!

[LittleWatchShop]

On 3/26/2021 at 8:00 AM, LittleWatchShop said:

There were four strips--I only used three

Since the original post, I cut a new board, sanded it nicely, and added a fourth row of LEDs.  I also printed an end piece to cover up some of the wiring.

[AshF]

I did a similar thing with LED strips.  I'm also showing you my setup since I've just finished rearranging everything and it will never look this clean again!  I'm still playing with the placement of the scope but eventually I'll mount it directly to the bench and get rid of the heavy base.

[LittleWatchShop]

I have same stereo scope setup, but it is on my lathe station. It has an led alluminator ring. I also have that little digital scope—originally for doing surface mount pcb assembly. I have not used it for watch work.

Your desk looks nice!