DIY Grow Lights
Create a light system to keep houseplants thriving during the short days of winter
Sunshine Sticks:
Luis Bruno
PARTS
- Optek LED design kit (Mouser #828-OVPL5W3K; $35)
- 15V 1A wall mount power supply (DigiKey #T992-P5P-ND; $16.88)
- 2.1mm power connector jack (DigiKey #CP-011A-ND; $1.49)
- (5) 2-position connectors (Mouser #571-3-201929-2; $1.50)
- 10-Position header (Mouser #571-1-201945-0; $0.34)
- Project box (RadioShack #270-1801; $2.29)
OPTIONAL
- CdS photocell - salvaged from outdoors lighting system (The Electronic Goldmine #G14025; $2.49)
- 100K slide potentiometer (Mouser #312-3045F-G100K; $2.35)
- 10K resistor (Mouser #660-CF1/4CT52R103J; $0.10)
MISCELLANEOUS
- (5) Clear plastic tubes (approx. 8-x ½-inch) - salvaged from packaging material, candy dispenser, toy, etc.
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