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evey518
 
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new at this and need advice with wiring waterproof LED for wearable project

Post by evey518 »

I am a fashion designer, trying to create a waterproof garment using .25mm Fiber Optic Filament

Can this be done?

I saw on youtube that I can wire the LEDs using a 9volt battery, connector, and 18 guage solid wire, switch and shrink tubing.

Is this what you would reccomend? or would u advise using other materials?
How can I make it waterproof once the LED is wired?

can u direct me to what specific items I should buy off this site to be able to create this project, and also what tools will I need such as soders, wire cutters, etc. I am pretty much starting from scratch, and if u could recommend any helpful books or videos so i can learn how to do this, that would be greatly appreciated.

thank you so much.

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brastic
 
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Re: new at this and need advice with wiring waterproof LED for wearable project

Post by brastic »

When you say water proof. What do you mean? Are you looking at wearing the clothing in the rain, underwater or for the item to be machine washable?

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