In this video we’ll be making some really charming mushroom lights!
Parts list below, including links to suitable LEDs.
Previous video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c–5c3Egv4E
Next video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BZnljKjJLvM
Here are some LED strips from which you can utilise the LEDs:
USA:
http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?icep_ff3=2&pub=5575117832&toolid=10001&campid=5337657473&customid=&icep_item=381232748835&ipn=psmain&icep_vectorid=229466&kwid=902099&mtid=824&kw=lg
(choose ‘non-waterproof’)
UK/EU:
http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/710-53481-19255-0/1?icep_ff3=2&pub=5575117832&toolid=10001&campid=5337657473&customid=&icep_item=271819091125&ipn=psmain&icep_vectorid=229508&kwid=902099&mtid=824&kw=lg
Worldwide (ships from China):
http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?icep_ff3=2&pub=5575117832&toolid=10001&campid=5337657473&customid=&icep_item=151344821804&ipn=psmain&icep_vectorid=229466&kwid=902099&mtid=824&kw=lg
(choose the 5630 model, and no waterproofing)
Please note that the LEDs are wired in series on these strips, hence the 12v rating. The LEDs themselves are NEVER 12v individually, and are all in the 1.8v – 3.4v range. Also, if they have waterproofing silicone on top, just peel it off after cutting.
Parts List:
SMD LEDs (links above if you can’t find any locally)
Resistors (value calculated in the video)
Clear silicone and watercolour paints
Thin wire and stiff wire
Wood (driftwood, bark, etc)
Battery box for 3x AA batteries, with built-in switch:
Battery Box – USA:
http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?icep_ff3=2&pub=5575117832&toolid=10001&campid=5337657473&customid=&icep_item=171246787909&ipn=psmain&icep_vectorid=229466&kwid=902099&mtid=824&kw=lg
Battery Box – UK/EU:
http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/710-53481-19255-0/1?icep_ff3=2&pub=5575117832&toolid=10001&campid=5337657473&customid=&icep_item=200686245266&ipn=psmain&icep_vectorid=229508&kwid=902099&mtid=824&kw=lg
For this project we’ll also need need the following tools:
Plastic food wrap
Scissors, wire cutters, and small pliers
Soldering iron and solder
Drill
Silicone not drying in your plastic wrap? Try this: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1aGqcsWVCbqGNWEJ_ACXB2nDaO_D7mZL1b6vKPEQBO20/edit?usp=sharing
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Very nice job sir 🙂
So, I got a cable with 2.4A and the LEDs need 5A? I mean doing the calculations.. but then again, that’s the whole strip. How do I get the amperage of just one led?
This is an amazing idea! But can you have them outside all year around?
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These are excellent! Really good video, these look like a lot of to make and have in the garden. Thanks
i would have never found this video at all thankyou for replying to my comment on this old tony subscribed and liked
wow
What are “mooshroom” lights?
this project is too smart for my dumb ass
WOW! I wish I was able to make my own magical garden… You’re very talented, and I love your accent! <3
Mine would be a fire hazard knowing myself… can someone make them for me? XD
Make sure to use GE “silicone I” NOT GE “silicone II” because the silicone II does not dry unless exposed to air, therefore it will not dry in the rap, I learned this the hard way!!!
what camera did you use, I love the shots you captured, i can’t stop staring at them!
Beautiful!
those are surprisingly neat
do yhey det damaged of it rains
I have no idea how I got to this video but I love it
Really love this !
Btw – the song at 8 minutes – whats the title? 😀
LOVE IT
Fantastic. My little girl will love these. I was thinking of creating her a fairly grove or something. This will add a really nice feature.
Superbe réalisation merci :-))
Beautiful, clear, creative. Thank you, will follow.
Hi, can I use something instead watercolour paint ?
nice job!
realy nice idea .
tanks for posting this video.
i like how he says blob
how make them blink
Hi Matthew, I have only recently discovered your channel and it is awesome! So many awesome projects that I want to try, these mushrooms have to be my favourite! I am also a big fan of the music you use in your videos and I am wondering if you would please be able to tell me what the name of the song from 7:55 – 8:25 and possibly where you get your music from? Its just stunning and I would love to get hold of some of these tracks! Keep up the great work!
is it possible to wire a separate on off switch that could be mounted on the wood? if so how can I do this?
These are really so charming & whimsical. Interestingly I have everything I need to create these right now, including the artful bark. I only need to choose a color I suppose, hmm..what to do
Wooow I want something like that for my aquarium!!!
0:16 Lemon balm ( Melissa officinalis )
0:21 Forget me not ( Myosotis spp. )
0:24 darn it… perhaps the Watercress ( Nasturium officinale ) ?
On to the project. The resistance calculating and each wire testing bits are a drag… the rest is demanding but also fun. Imho. But nevertheless, what an amazing, creative and wonderful project, and what a great job you did. This looks like a super fine and fancy present, if properly done.
i hope you are not offened but i will take your advise on make mushrooms but without lights and use them for scenery for my taxidermy hobby thank you for sharing
that is so beautiful….please more projects like this!!!!!!!
TOO MUCH, THIS IS SCIENCE NOT FUCKING DIY
Ima just eat it mothfckas