Can I do lo-tech LED strips?

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sworcester
 
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Can I do lo-tech LED strips?

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(Pardon my ignorance)
I need a simple waterproof cool white LED strip for an odd lighting situation.
Is it possible to just add a power adapter and a on off switch to a strip? The strip would only be about 150mm long.
I don't need dimming (although that might be nice) don't need RGB, just white light about 6000K. I am trying to do this low cost and low complexity,

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Re: Can I do lo-tech LED strips?

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You bet have a look at https://www.adafruit.com/product/4612 and https://www.adafruit.com/product/4839.

Just connect 9-12v and they light up. Add a switch on the power wire and you're good to go.

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Re: Can I do lo-tech LED strips?

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Awesome, thanks for the support.
I presume I can cut it and add segments with just two wires in-between them?

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Re: Can I do lo-tech LED strips?

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Yes, cut points are marked and have exposed solder pads.

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