How I make Neon LED signs using a CNC and no glue | Tutorial | How To
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- Опубликовано: 25 янв 2023
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I appreciate this tutorial and the different way of doing it. I love the idea of being able to buy these lights in bulk and then change out then separate colors for the silicone cover. To me, this seems more cost effective rather than buying a bunch of lights in different colors. Wiring seems much cleaner, too.
Awesome tutorial and thank you for the Amazon links. I was having a hell of a time trying to find the right silicon diffusing tube.
Excited to see what you come up with! Come back and share!!
Thanks so much for this great tutorial! I always wondered how these lights were made! Super cool! (And kudos to you for both routing & soldering!) You are talented, and the sign looks GREAT!
Appreciate it!
Your video is awesome, I will try it for my project, thank you.❤❤❤
That's excellent. I will definitely use the separate LED strip and plastic cover next time, those corners are really sharp! Thanks!
Thanks! Best of luck!
A tutorial on how you use inkscape would be lovely :)
hi ,that is so great video
Thank you!
Can you share with us the thickness pf the engrave you did and how you connect the led light with an adaptor of light
Thank you
You’re most welcome!
Great video, I have used tried to find the product you are using with no success can you give the links pleasethank you very much
Can you post the info about your CNC setup? I also prefer the detail of "neon" signs using separate LEDs and silicone rather than the other type. I like your machine setup.
Hey Mia! Thank you SO much for these videos!!!
If you have time could you make a detailed soldering video? I’m sooo intimidated by soldering! Thank you so much!!!
That’s a great suggestion! I will work on it! It can be intimidating, but it can be done!! I felt the same but remembered my middle school tech class days when we had to solder one light on a circuit board!! I figured if my 8th grade teacher could help us, I could relearn how to do it now yearssss later! Lol
@@LoveandLyteSignss hahaha yaaasss!! I was trying to call on my school days of soldering too! I guess there ain’t nothin to it but to do it! Thank you for the encouragement!!!
Can’t wait to see more videos from you! 💜
@@AC-sn7fz that right there!!!!! It’s the secret!!! Everybody started somewhere!!! Stay tuned!
@@LoveandLyteSignss hey Mia! I have a quick question. What wire are you using to solder the led strips? It looks so thin and doesn’t look wrapped in anything lol are my eye going bad? Thank you! Can’t wait for my videos! 💜
How did you solder?
Can I ask what type of font you use to have the even size through out the text, to fit the silicone? Also, what led and silicone do you use? Thanks so much, signs look awesome!
I like these as opposed to the traditional neon flex. How do I find these style led?
Hi thanks for the great tutorial! Can you show greater detail on the soldering process for a newbie? (Slow that part down)
I recorded it months ago and haven't gotten around to posting!!! Will circle back soon with it!
What type of bit do you use when doing the grooves?
What settings do you have for your end mill and also what cut pattern do you add i cant figure it out 😭
Hi can u make a vidéo review your cnc please?
How do you make this text suitable for CNC in Inkscape?
Do you have sources for the separated lights now that Amazon isn’t carrying it?
Hi, i didn't get clean cuts. What speeds do you use?
I can’t find the silicon insert anywhere online in the uk, they all have leds inside! Where can I get this?
What speed did you cut the plexiglass at because I'm having a problem with it melting the plastic and it's a pain to clean it all out of the groves?
How did you trace the cursive font on Inkscape?
Thanks for the very helpful video. Can you tell me if covering the LED's with the thin wires will dim the covered LED's a lot where you can notice dark spots when they are covered with the silicone diffuser or is it best to place the wires to the sides of the LED's so they won't obstruct them?
I would make sure the wires are on the sides. More noticable on the white, but when it's photographed there isnt really a noticable difference.
I’m looking for the silicone would you mind sharing a link
Did your plug come with your lights or do you have a link to the one you used?
Are you using a slotting bit to cut the channel in the acrylic or just a regular straight bit? It seems like the silicone will stay in the groove either way?
Hi Awesome video. I want to experiment with the neon signage do you create files for others?
I do not at the moment. There are many different methods to making these, and people use different programs. I have shared files with friends and they have not always worked without needing to be altered.
May I ask .. how hard is it to learn how to use the makersmade cnc ? I’ve been wanting to get one but wanted to talk to someone who has it
I am trying to order the silicone from the website but I am having no luck. Any insight ?😊
This is amazing! Thanks so much, If someone wanted to put the power cord through the back of the sign where would you recommend drilling the hole so the sign looks clean?
You could drill through the channel and feed the wiring through the back. Then just overlap the LED strip to hide where the wiring is coming out!
Where did you get the silicone cutting tools, I don’t see them on your Amazon list. Thanks!
what wire do you use to make solder connections?
Nice tutorial! I see you used Inkscape for the drawing. What program do you use for the CNC to do the cuttting with? How difficult was it for you to lean this on a scale from 1 to 10. Any good videos on how best to use the Inkscape. I have supported you buy purchasing though the links you provvied. Thank you
Hey! Awesome! I use Inventables Easel and the Makerverse software that came with my CNC! I am working on a tutorial and will circle back. It has just been crazy with the summer and signs!!
Hi! Love the vid. Where do u get your acrylic and how thick is it?
Acrylic is sourced locally. Reach out to your local plastics supplier. I use 1/4" thick acrylic.
Pls share link of all products silicon and led and its cutting tools etc where too buy
Split Neon LED starter kit: amzn.to/400hyyB • New generation neon LED router bit: amzn.to/421yExx • 24 AWG or Smaller Electrical Wire • Soldering Iron: amzn.to/3J9MBku • Flux: amzn.to/3FccA9K • Wire Strippers: amzn.to/3T6xugv
hi nice job what's te deep you give for the Chanel on acrylic?
Channel is 4.3 mm deep.
what is your cnc set up?
What are your router settings for the plunge speeds, bit speed, etc?
I plunge at 5 and run 12” per min or so. Really depends on your machine and router. I had to play with it for a while.
Hi awesome tutorial. where do you get your stuff now. It looks like Amazon isn't stocking it anymore?
Hey Tim! My adapters have been on backorder!!! I can provide everything else if you want to email me, I can send an invoice. I will circle back when I get my full kits back in stock!!
I would like to order! What is your email?
Thanks a lot for the video!
How thick is your acryl glass and how deep do you mill the grooves?
Thanks! I use 6mm thick acrylic for most signs with a 4.2mm groove!
@@LoveandLyteSignss thanks a lot for the quick reply!
@@BromBarium you’re welcome! Good luck on your project!!
what router do you use? i have a makita and dewalt, but cant find an adapter to fit the 8mm bit. Thinking i need a new router at this point..
I have a rigid. You can buy a collet adapter, or just get the bits that have a 1/4” shank.
Hi! what brand of cnc cutter are you using?
I have a Makermade M2
What wire do you use to solder the strips together? Have a link? 🙏🏽
I would recommend 22 gauge wire! Check my amazon store for a link!
What is the space between the outline of the sign and the actual neon light?
Just eyeballed an offset til it looked right!
hi sir u selling led light only
I’m interested in having a sign made, how can I contact you?
hello, How do you get those neon flex hoses?
I have them in my amazon storefront! I have updated my link so it should take you to them!
Hi, what type of wire do you use to connect the lights to each other?
I suggest 24 AWG or smaller!
But what is that super thin cable?
Can you give link for cutting machine you used to cut out name
I have a @makermadeCNC. makermade.com/products/2021-m2-cnc-kit
Is there a special bit that you cut the groves with
There is! It routes out a groove that is 8mm wide and then 6mm at the top to allow the neon LED lights and strips to fit securely in the groove. Here is the link to it on my amazon! amzn.to/41isVlw
What is the deep of the bit for the led strip
4.2mm
Can you list the products you use? Or where you get the silicone?
Split Neon LED starter kit: amzn.to/400hyyB • New generation neon LED router bit: amzn.to/421yExx • 24 AWG or Smaller Electrical Wire • Soldering Iron: amzn.to/3J9MBku • Flux: amzn.to/3FccA9K • Wire Strippers: amzn.to/3T6xugv
Split Neon LED starter kit: amzn.to/400hyyB • New generation neon LED router bit: amzn.to/421yExx • 24 or Smaller Electrical Wire: amzn.to/3F8HOyA • Soldering Iron: amzn.to/3J9MBku • Flux: amzn.to/3FccA9K • Wire Strippers: amzn.to/3T6xugv
How thick is the acrylic you use ?
this type of acylic is >=6mm thickness will be ok ,router bit cut depth is 4.2mm
Hi, i am interest your l e d creation, so how can i do cuting device in my country?
It’s a makermade CNC. Not sure about shipping outside of US. Sorry!
What bit do you use? Nice job
I use a special 6mm bit made specifically for split neon LED signs!
I just listed: 6mm Routing Bit and Collet for Split Neon LED Lights, for $60.00 via @amazon www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0BRWNV9S8/ref=cx_skuctr_share?smid=A1XN8Q8TPURRE3
Awesome video. How deep do you have to go to fit the led and strip?
@@valaness 4.2mm is what is recommended for the groove. I take it down to 4.3 with my bit zero’d just enough to take the paper masking off. I found sometimes with 4.2 the ridge would sometimes be too fragile.
How wide do you made the lines?
The lines are 6mm wide.
I wanna know where you got the machine
It’s a makermade cnc
Pls share font name and engraving size pls
The font is cream candy and the engrave is 6mm at a depth of 4.2mm!
Hello, can you share the font name? thanks.
The font is Cream Candy!
how to contact you
Would you be interested in doing a design and sending me the file? I’d be willing to pay you of course. Thanks
Send me an email! mia@loveandlytesigns.com
You need to be enough helpful and generous and show the people how to do that in inscape not cutting out vedio and show only results. This way your channel will not chatch people eyes.
You should talk louder
Ok!