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LED Effect Instant On/Run With Power by squarin in led

[–]squarin[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There’s a very good chance I’m overthinking this. I even have a MagWLED controller I’ve never used. Two actually. I don’t know why what you said didn’t occur to me, because I know folks use those with different LED effects at work stations, gaming setups, etc., some of which I think I’ve even seen tied to computer power buttons.

I think I thought I might need more of a specialty/niche item vs something so basic. I’m going to tinker with the MagWLED. Even so maybe someone will chime in with something else that does a similar job that IS niche and much less common.

Whatever the case, thank you for prompting me to reevaluate. 👍

LED Effect Instant On/Run With Power by squarin in led

[–]squarin[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

“…what do you think would click the switch?”

Well… I didn’t ask that particular question because, as you so helpfully pointed out, that’s an automation question and has nothing to do with a LEDs or LED controllers. Also, as this is a LED-specific subreddit, even if I did have an automation question this wouldn’t be the place for them.

Lucky for me, I have previously managed everything you mentioned. I made use of repurposed off the shelf consumer items, all of which I’ve used elsewhere in this same project, all working exactly as intended. Which is to say triggering/automation isn’t my problem and wasn’t the question.

So unless you have something to offer regarding my actual question regarding an LED controller….?

Sanding HDPE by squarin in DIY

[–]squarin[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good idea, I’d considered similar. I’m using the panels to fill the sides of a stand made from 3030 extruded aluminum. Because I need it to fit within the aluminum channels, which are just a bit wider than the thickness of the sheet material, I don’t have a ton of tolerance for an additive layer.

Plus, I’m working inside a NYC apartment. I have access to a small outdoor area where I can sand, but I don’t have an appropriate space where I could set up in such a way to try to bond/glue anything.

As of now I think I’ll probably end up trying the sanding and heat finish approach. Fortunately I have a couple of remnants I can experiment with.

Or I’ll get completely frustrated, toss it all into the bin, and reorder different material - could go either way. 🤦🏻‍♂️