how would i make a lighted case?

Yes it is nice to be able to put your projects INSIDE something isn't it? You know, to hold everything together so it doesn't flop around? Discuss the techniques here!

Moderator: Moderators

Post Reply
azteca158
Posts: 15
Joined: Tue Nov 11, 2008 9:46 am
Location: CT

how would i make a lighted case?

Post by azteca158 »

I took apart an original Nintendo by destroying the case (had no tool to do it) and the mobo was much bigger than i thought it would be so i want to make a new better case for it. I made the case out of plexiglass so it would be mostly transparent and i want to put some kind of neon (or any bright colored light) so the console would glow when turned on. does anyone have any ideas on what lights i should use or how to hook it up with the console?
Neildo_64
Portablizer
Posts: 852
Joined: Sun Jan 29, 2006 9:09 pm
Location: Iowa

Post by Neildo_64 »

LEDs, LEDs, and then twice that many LEDs. Or cathode tubes, unless you plan on using it with batteries. Batteries + Cathode tubes = FAIL
Image
Current projects:
Ultimate N64 Guide
N64 Portable (x2)
NES Portable
azteca158
Posts: 15
Joined: Tue Nov 11, 2008 9:46 am
Location: CT

Post by azteca158 »

well i kept the original power supply and i dont think LED's would be bright enouph but a cathode tube looks like it would do the job perfectly. Should i just connect it to the power of the snes or would that drop the voltage/ amps needed to power the console?
hoang031
Posts: 24
Joined: Wed Oct 01, 2008 11:40 pm

Post by hoang031 »

Google electroluminescent paper.
Post Reply