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[victormiranda]

Imagine spending hours setting up LEDs and loving it... then seeing your room on the “what not to do” part 😂

[ianvillaluz]

"You shouldn't have exposed LED strips"
Tik Tok teenagers: We don't do that here.

[bsenka]

I was reluctant to get into using LEDs because I thought it seemed too complicated. After watching this video, I now know that it's far more complicated than I imagined.

[holohulolo]

It has 6.5m views but I find it surprising that not a lot in the comments are talking about how incredibly informative the video is, especially considering the title. Normally youd get the same amount of information from other channel in 5-7 videos. I mean if you dont care about hot soits or exposed led and think it looks better just ignore it. But stuffs like hot spots is something that an amateur might not even notice when setting up led strips. Great stuff.

[shelbzzz]

Him at the beginning: LED strip lights are super cool!

Him on the first tip: LED strips are ugly.

[ACX]

"You don't have to have an electrical engineering degree."
Me: * fastening an LED strip to the back of my electrical engineering degree *

[Marizyth]

*talks about exposed leds*
Me: looks at ceiling with exposed leds going all around it.

Shut up hammock

[craigeryjohn]

I'm late to comment, but something not mentioned here is where you tap into the strip to supply power. Ideally for longer runs you want your power to start in the middle of the strip so you don't get as big a voltage drop across the strip. You will need more current from your power supply, but it makes more consistent lighting and they're much less likely to fail.

[giulianamendoza]

"How many times are you gonna use a color other than white"
me: and I took that personaly

[insanejughead]

Holy shit... You gave us all the right info with absolutely no fluff, and it STILL took 12 minutes to get it all out there.

Bravo, sir!

[quinosonic]

index
1. Exposed LED strip 1:04
2. Hotspots 2:48
3. LED strips don't need to be RGB 4:42
4. Choose the right power 5:59
5. Choose the right number of LED per meter (density) 7:08
6. Individually addressable LED 9:10
7. Spend a little extra to get better control 10:28

[KeenyNewton]

I didn't know that so much detail and variation existed within the LEDs. You've done a phenomenal job to keep the video interesting and 100% informative .. cheers

[casperbieglecki]

Tomorrow is the end of the quarter and i have multiple large missing assignments, yet here I am, watching a tutorial on how to make something I don't even own look good.

[YellowPinkie]

But I might want my house to look like a cheap nightclub...

[rafaela]

Him:exposed LED lights are ugly

Me who put them up like 8 minutes ago:👁👄👁

[EpicATrain]

I have been using LED strips for years in different projects and this has been an eye opening experience. A good portion I knew already but man, I've been doing this wrong all these years. lol

[tyronechua]

Take note!! This video is meant for professionals and interior designers who's main goal is to make their room look elegant and stylish, so if you're a teenager having fun and your lights ended up making it to the "What not to do" list, it's OK you're not a professional :))

[WilliePeck]

This was in my recommended and now I really want to get LED lights for my room

[aleksandar]

Thanks man! I followed your guide so I could help a friend when he was switching flats. Those 90 degree connectors are worth every penny. People loved how I did the job and I got payed to install led strips for 3 more people. You made me 150 euros, huge amount for a student and it didn't take too much time. I can't say thank you enough times.

[batziii]

Also, consider Wire resistance. The Strip mentioned with 120 W and 24V will draw 5 Amps, at least over the shared + Wire. So when installing, use a proper Wire diameter.