I installed an 8ft section of LED strip lights as a test to if they produce enough light and if a 30 deg mount base is the correct angle. I used 2 strips of 2835 LEDs (60/meter). I ripped a 2x4 at a 30 degree angle and then covered the mount area with laminate contact cement. After allowing the contact cement to dry throughly I installed the LED strips. The LED strips seem to be very well attached.
This is also a test for me to choose a backdrop sky color. In areas with short backdrops (less than 20" tall) I plan to use a light blue color and in areas with taller backdrops (30"-40") I plan to use two colors and do a fade from lighter to darker (bottom to top).
The 2835 LED strips did not put out as much light as I was hoping, so I may try adding a third strip of 2835s and if that is not satisfactory I may try some 5630 strips instead (or in addition).
This photo shows the layout LED strip lights and the room fluorescent T32 ceiling light fixtures on as well. There is a noticeably brighter band across the front of the benchwork where the room lighting is hitting the benchwork.
Modeling an HO gauge freelance version of the Union Pacific Oregon Short Line and the Utah Railway around 1957 in a world where Pirates from the Great Salt Lake founded Ogden, UT.
- Photo album of layout construction -
Onewolf ...snip... The 2835 LED strips did not put out as much light as I was hoping, so I may try adding a third strip of 2835s and if that is not satisfactory I may try some 5630 strips instead (or in addition).
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Crisis averted. I tested the 20AMP 12v power supply and noticed it was only putting out 11.4v. There was also a (small) sticker on the back of the power supply that indicated it was able to use 220v or 110v AC input and the switch was set by default to 220v. I switched it to 110v mode and the output voltage went up to 12.4v and the LEDs became MUCH brighter (acceptably bright).
Whew! Bet that's a relief
Mike Lehman
Urbana, IL