Backlit LED Skull Sign

Jay and Jaimie make a huge backlit LED skull sign for the shop using the X-Carve and an Arduino!

A few weeks ago we helped a friend out and used our X-Carve to make a big sign for an event. We got inspired and realized we didn't have a sign of our own so we set out to design it! We used birch plywood and built it two layers, and used an Arduino to control the LED strips that light it up. This was a relatively simple project that was as much fun as it looks, you should definitely try one!

The CODE and SCHEMATICS and details on the Arduino setup are on our website: "https://thewickedmakers.com/projects/how-to-make-a-backlit-led-sign/":https://thewickedmakers.com/projects/how-to-make-a-backlit-led-sign/

TOOLS USED: X-Carve CNC - "https://bit.ly/2vyBZGM":https://bit.ly/2vyBZGM 1/8" Downcut Spiral Bit - "https://bit.ly/2VGSoDJ":https://bit.ly/2VGSoDJ CNC Clamps - "https://bit.ly/2IYqaTL":https://bit.ly/2IYqaTL Z-Probe Kit - "https://bit.ly/2Hkz4IH":https://bit.ly/2Hkz4IH CNC Dust Boot - "https://bit.ly/2VISv1w":https://bit.ly/2VISv1w Table Saw - "https://amzn.to/2TaegKQ":https://amzn.to/2TaegKQ Hand Drill - "https://amzn.to/2Hgz4cG":https://amzn.to/2Hgz4cG Impact Driver - "https://amzn.to/2Tqy4tF":https://amzn.to/2Tqy4tF Hot Glue Gun - "https://amzn.to/2XKn3lI":https://amzn.to/2XKn3lI Utility Knife - "https://amzn.to/2SLslJL":https://amzn.to/2SLslJL Clamps - "https://amzn.to/2Cjkga3":https://amzn.to/2Cjkga3 Microjig Push Pads - "https://amzn.to/2Hko7ql":https://amzn.to/2Hko7ql

COMPONENTS: Arduino Micro - "https://amzn.to/2CcIaDT":https://amzn.to/2CcIaDT LED Strip - "https://amzn.to/2CcIlix":https://amzn.to/2CcIlix Mini-Breadboard - "https://amzn.to/2TmzPrL":https://amzn.to/2TmzPrL Capacitor - "https://amzn.to/2tTpww6":https://amzn.to/2tTpww6 Resistor - "https://amzn.to/2Hj8RKw":https://amzn.to/2Hj8RKw Jumpers - "https://amzn.to/2EToiaJ":https://amzn.to/2EToiaJ

MATERIALS: Birch Plywood Black Spray Paint White Wash Stain CA Glue 1" Plastic Spacers

Estimated time: 240 minutes