HO How to - Interior Building Lighting

I wanted to try something a little different and use voice over with pictures instead of a video. Please let me know what you think!
LED Strip Lights: www.ebay.ca/it...
DPTP Switch: www.ebay.ca/it...
For resistors I used 1/4W 470ohm for 9v-12v

[@derekalexander4030]

Excellent how to. I think the dimming switch works very well. You can have it bright in daylight and dim at night, best of both worlds.

[@DaveCoTrains]

Thanks Derek! It ended up working fantastic.

[@georgiasunbelt]

This was a good informative “how to” Dave…thanks for sharing it

[@DaveCoTrains]

Thank you!

[@MMRails]

Great explanation Dave! I really like how you used resistors to dim the lights. This way you can dim them as much as you want. Someone mentioned WS just plug lights. They are great, but to dim them I have to crawl under the layout and turn a super small dial. Your solution, flickity flick! Love it.

[@DaveCoTrains]

Thanks Mark! It was a fun project and I can't wait to add more.

[@dundasjunctionmodelr.r-jam8267]

DaveCo, video is excellent, very detailed, instruction is great

[@DaveCoTrains]

Thanks James!

[@GoViaorgohome]

I like what you did here. Regardless of my skill in electronics, you made me feel like I could replicate that. Test test test!

[@DaveCoTrains]

Thanks Kris! I'm glad you feel that way!

[@KerleyExpress]

looks like a lot of work would be a lot easier to get the woodland scenic lighting boom done lol great video

[@DaveCoTrains]

The only difference is making the terminal block with the resistors. Everything else would be about the same as getting a kit. Except this way is much cheaper. It would be more work for some people though. But at the end of the day it all depends on personal preference and what people are comfortable with. There is no wrong way to do it, as long as it works of course. Lol

[@KerleyExpress]

@@DaveCoTrains i wasn't saying its bad you did a great job on figuring that all out. i'm old be hard for me lol

[@DaveCoTrains]

@@KerleyExpress I know. I definitely think that a kit like the just plug would be easier for most people. I guess I'm a bit biased since I enjoy wiring so much. I love it so much I guess I'm creating wiring projects. Lol

[@dundasjunctionmodelr.r-jam8267]

i prefer a crimped spade terminal connector, i also use Waco and suit case connectors

[@DaveCoTrains]

I use both of those when I do wiring in my cars. Very good alternative to the terminal strips.

[@dundasjunctionmodelr.r-jam8267]

i am still watching Dave

[@DaveCoTrains]

It's a bit long but I wanted to cover everything. Lol

[@dundasjunctionmodelr.r-jam8267]

@@DaveCoTrains you need that detail in how too videos,

[@espeechoochoo]

Good concept. Did those strips have built in resistors? Are the 470 Ohm wired as parallel pairs then in series for each brightness step?

[@DaveCoTrains]

Hi There, The strips do not have built in resistors in this case. Some of them can though. And yes, they are wired in pairs until I could get the brightness I wanted then wired them in series to allow me to switch between brightness settings.

[@espeechoochoo]

@@DaveCoTrains Thanks for clarification

[@Bubs031]

It’s so bright the light is shining through the wall lol

[@DaveCoTrains]

That's why I added the dimmer. Lol