Hi everyone, I'm new to electronics and could really use the help of some experts.
I'm designing a mobile light-up octopus. The tentacles are about 6 feet each, and I want each tentacle lit with an LED strip. I want a central battery-driven power source.
In other words, I am trying to put together 8 LED strip lights, run in parallel, connected to a central battery-powered power source. The source needs to last for 8 hours.
I don't know where to start in terms of procuring the appropriate equipment. The ideal answer to this post would provide an answer to the following:
a) What is the most appropriate power supply?
b) What sort of splitter/converter should I use?
c) What make/brand LED lights should I purchase?
d) Precise instructions for a beginner for what will be needed to assemble these materials. I can solder etc. with precise instructions if necessary.
Super high-quality items not necessary; budget hardware will do.
Thank you in advance!
I'm designing a mobile light-up octopus. The tentacles are about 6 feet each, and I want each tentacle lit with an LED strip. I want a central battery-driven power source.
In other words, I am trying to put together 8 LED strip lights, run in parallel, connected to a central battery-powered power source. The source needs to last for 8 hours.
I don't know where to start in terms of procuring the appropriate equipment. The ideal answer to this post would provide an answer to the following:
a) What is the most appropriate power supply?
b) What sort of splitter/converter should I use?
c) What make/brand LED lights should I purchase?
d) Precise instructions for a beginner for what will be needed to assemble these materials. I can solder etc. with precise instructions if necessary.
Super high-quality items not necessary; budget hardware will do.
Thank you in advance!