Hacking a cheap disco light to fire UV beams.

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  • @kaitlyn__L
    @kaitlyn__L 3 роки тому +140

    Oh, Clive, you’ve saved my sanity! As a child I had observed disco lights changed direction with the beat, and my mother had told me I must be imagining things, that it simply has a random time that lines up with the beat occasionally. Your description involving detecting of the beat was so validating for 5-year old me 😭

    • @bigclivedotcom
      @bigclivedotcom  3 роки тому +41

      Now you're all grown up you should treat yourself to a vintage moonflower light, or at the very least a cheap modern LED one.
      "Just because you CAN."
      Alternatively just observe the direction of your microwave turntable. (Usually the same type of motor.)

    • @envisionelectronics
      @envisionelectronics 2 роки тому +8

      This is precious

    • @joshroolf1966
      @joshroolf1966 2 роки тому +7

      Another small victory over the lingering insecurities of precocious children, always good to hear!

    • @graemebrumfitt6668
      @graemebrumfitt6668 2 роки тому +2

      @@bigclivedotcom When I microwave my milk for coffee the handle of the cup points out towards the door then I use the timer @ 12 second multiples so when I open the door the handle is back to where it was!!! Just sayin like🥳 TFS, GB :)

  • @crimsonhalo13
    @crimsonhalo13 4 роки тому +749

    Disco airship?
    So in other words ... a LED zeppelin?

  • @Kalvinjj
    @Kalvinjj 4 роки тому +168

    You having a body instead of being just a pair of talking hands doing electronics has destroyed everything I believed in

    • @bigclivedotcom
      @bigclivedotcom  4 роки тому +84

      Sorry. That's why I normally keep the face videos to the BigCliveLive channel. To avoid shattering the image of me being some lovely old man.

    • @RatMonkey
      @RatMonkey 4 роки тому +32

      Haha, i was thinking the opposite! Finally I saw the actual face to the voice, different to what I'd pictured 🙃 nice beard!

    •  4 роки тому +2

      @bigclivedotcom
      Nawh, it's cool, ZZTop. 😜

    • @MadScientist267
      @MadScientist267 3 роки тому +13

      @@bigclivedotcom I for one thought it was cool... The avatar was a good hint of what to expect but of course drawings don't always cover things completely accurately. Good to see you, Clive 😉

  • @duncanmcocinner5939
    @duncanmcocinner5939 4 роки тому +199

    I took a disco shart back in '79, but we dont talk about that.

    • @deafkite638
      @deafkite638 4 роки тому +5

      Please, I need to hear more about this disco shart of yours.

    • @johnphillips4783
      @johnphillips4783 4 роки тому +8

      Yeah, we won't talk about that 😂

    • @audiodood
      @audiodood 4 роки тому +2

      yikes

    • @DrBrown88
      @DrBrown88 3 роки тому +2

      I was thinking the same thing when he said shart! Too funny!

    • @andygozzo72
      @andygozzo72 2 роки тому +1

      hope the shart wasnt on the actual dancefloor ... 😁😁,

  • @markschwarz2137
    @markschwarz2137 4 роки тому +38

    "I don't know if it's a good idea or not, but I'm just going to do it." Just one of the reasons we love you, Clive.

    • @RoelVandePaar
      @RoelVandePaar 2 роки тому +1

      Yeah it was an hilarious moment 🤣

  • @CameraCapers
    @CameraCapers 4 роки тому +6

    God bless you! I worked at a pipe organ company. Our job was to turn electro-pneumatic pipe organs into solid-state mechanisms. I can’t tell you how many times I got a pretty good shock testing the circuit boards. And as for soldering Western Electric 64 cluster cables to tiny pins vertically, I pretty much can’t use fingerprint identification. But your terminology takes me back to my telecommunications days at Kent State University. You bring back SO many good and bad memories for me. Keep up the good work!

  • @danforbes3573
    @danforbes3573 4 роки тому +150

    Splooshmeister Disko Shart. That either sounds like a euphemism for something, or some kind of tropical disease.

    • @AsmodeusMictian
      @AsmodeusMictian 4 роки тому +6

      Literally the reason I clicked on the video. Had to make sure I wasn't mis-reading that. Disko Shart......
      I just can't even right now lol.

    • @Dazzwidd
      @Dazzwidd 4 роки тому +8

      it sounds like the name of a German person who shat themselves while out on the dance floor

    • @harambo88
      @harambo88 3 роки тому

      @@Dazzwidd besides the meister, wich isnt a surname nothing sounds german. also we have a word for sharting, it is schurzen. but no problem boy, 2033 youll talk german anyways

  • @ThePlacehole
    @ThePlacehole 4 роки тому +15

    I wish it was a full-length no-cuts maximum-tediousness video. I like to listen to something when I work and your soothing-Scottish-voiced ramblings are miles ahead of anything on the radio!

    • @bigclivedotcom
      @bigclivedotcom  4 роки тому +9

      Are you aware of the BigCliveLive channel?

    • @oggydogg4147
      @oggydogg4147 4 роки тому +2

      @@bigclivedotcom Saturday night streams are the best thing on my TV all week. 👌 With a large alcoholic beverage in hand 🥃

    • @cheyannei5983
      @cheyannei5983 4 роки тому +1

      @@bigclivedotcom I personally learned to solder by watching you, so I appreciate you leaving some of it in. c:

  • @shize9ine
    @shize9ine 4 роки тому +113

    24:55 - let’s clean the lens.
    Immediately grabs lens on the inside
    🤔

  • @EgaoKage
    @EgaoKage 2 роки тому +31

    *The use:* Make an all-weather version. Sell them in pairs, to be positioned at each end of a road-side work-zone, pointing back into the work-zone; adding more units, as the site dictates. The increased visibility of workers who are wearing high-vis gear, during hours of low-light, would be profound. This could save lives, and make you a few pounds. How many road-side workers would be alive today, if motorists hadn't failed to see them? Probably thousands.

    • @floresvargasaugusto
      @floresvargasaugusto 2 роки тому +5

      This needs more attention.

    • @nerys71
      @nerys71 2 роки тому +1

      problem is UV is really bad for "YOUR" vision. makes what you see soft and blurry even. even if not harmful to your eyes directly. maybe if they were up high shining down so no one had to LOOK into them ?

    • @EgaoKage
      @EgaoKage 2 роки тому +3

      @@nerys71 I doubt any UV exposure would be consistently prolonged enough to cause any real damage. And yes, mounting the units on telescoping poles with weighted bases would be the most obvious way around any objections.

    • @EgaoKage
      @EgaoKage 2 роки тому +11

      I just thought I would expand upon this idea a bit here. Hope that's not unwelcome..
      Using a device like this to increase a worker's visibility, has at least one distinct advantage over high-vis gear with lights mounted on it. I'll try to explain..
      If a worker wears lights on their body, then the lights are moving _with them._ And if a driver doesn't see the worker, despite their already wearing high-vis gear, and being in motion, then worn-lights would merely be _an extension of_ the motion they're already in; offering only slight advantage. You could say it's _"more of the same"._
      Whereas a stationary UV light, would cause a sort of 'visual aberration'. In that, the lights would appear _on top of_ the worker, remaining stationary with respect to the landscape. Meanwhile the worker would appear to move _behind these stationary points of light._ This would be almost _impossible_ not to notice! The eye would be drawn right to it, due to this seemingly unnatural effect.

    • @justthinkingthoughts
      @justthinkingthoughts 2 роки тому +3

      Why isn't that a thing already?

  • @MoldyStir-Fry
    @MoldyStir-Fry 3 роки тому +1

    You seem like one of the coolest guys to hang out with!

  • @zh84
    @zh84 4 роки тому +121

    Is the "Splooshmeister" a reference to the notorious fact that one of the human bodily fluids is fluorescent?

  • @Ajtech369
    @Ajtech369 4 роки тому +13

    @bigclivedotcom I would have enjoyed watching you install all the components in one shot without editing out the installation of the LEDs because I enjoy doing this exact same thing by purchasing small soldering kits online for no more than $15 US. I made an oscilloscope, a few light rings and the most recent one is an infrared proximity sensor which runs off a 9 volt battery. Since I'm a poor disabled Air force veteran I can't afford much and just started teaching myself how to do these things and your channels are what give me the inspiration to do it. So thank you very much for very helpful and detailed videos.

    • @PeterShipley1
      @PeterShipley1 2 роки тому

      The LED installation could have been done in fast forward video montage

  • @Chuckiele
    @Chuckiele 4 роки тому +200

    "I cant actually think of a use for it" xD

    • @slaughterround643
      @slaughterround643 4 роки тому +25

      the subtitle of bigclivedotcom

    • @DisheveledSuccess
      @DisheveledSuccess 4 роки тому +13

      What is my purpose ?
      You Emit UV light beams.
      Yesssssssssss

    • @sortofsmarter
      @sortofsmarter 4 роки тому +4

      then instantly thinks of a alternative raver to compliment his show with it...lol

    • @anshajkumar6542
      @anshajkumar6542 4 роки тому +1

      Its 2020 nothing to think about

    • @tubastuff
      @tubastuff 4 роки тому +9

      Gin-and-tonic drinkers might find it interesting (quinine water fluoresces). But then, after the first dozen or so, it won't matter...

  • @Petertronic
    @Petertronic 4 роки тому +8

    Good project! You can use banknotes and postage stamps to check for the UV effect. Cheques also often have spectacular patterns on them in UV.

  • @pietzeekoe
    @pietzeekoe 4 роки тому +209

    Now we know Clive's alterego: 【Splooshmeister】

  • @twisted-pear
    @twisted-pear 4 роки тому +10

    Since I watched this video 2 days ago, "Splooshmaster Diskoshart" keeps randomly popping into my head causing involuntary fits of laughter, often while doing nothing of any relevance 😂

  • @AnimationGoneWrong
    @AnimationGoneWrong 2 роки тому +4

    I only recently discovered this channel and I am SO GLAD that I did. Some great stuff here! Hearing some of the stories as you assemble things is awesome. Please keep 'em coming!

  • @pyromaniacal13
    @pyromaniacal13 4 роки тому +3

    I love how he managed to say that name with a calm and level voice, without a hint of a smile.

  • @kennithreed5465
    @kennithreed5465 2 роки тому

    I don’t know why, but your voice, hands, and knowledge had me believing you were an older clean cut gentleman. Was shocked seeing you for the first time. Happy there’s other people that look like me that loves this kinda stuff!

    • @bigclivedotcom
      @bigclivedotcom  2 роки тому

      My voice definitely doesn't match my face. (I'm 57)

  • @jayduffy7615
    @jayduffy7615 2 роки тому +1

    Disco Shart? Wow, I am so happy that I was born after the disco Era faded. I can only imagine how badly clubs smelled back when disco sharting was a thing.

  • @Ni5ei
    @Ni5ei 4 роки тому +67

    8:05
    I feel cheated!
    I put this on to fall asleep while listening to you talking while soldering all the LEDs.
    It's like Bob Ross is skipping from a blank canvas to a finished painting :(

    • @jindivik321
      @jindivik321 4 роки тому +2

      SAME haha. Clive should do Jackanory, it would be amazing

    • @slaughterround643
      @slaughterround643 4 роки тому +1

      I agree!

    • @jindivik321
      @jindivik321 4 роки тому +1

      @@slaughterround643 u da best dolan

    • @GeoffSeeley
      @GeoffSeeley 4 роки тому

      Lol, same here. Snoozed through the LED soldering. Thanks Clive!

    • @25566
      @25566 4 роки тому +1

      So im not the only one who uses these videos to sleep

  • @jmotovlogs9717
    @jmotovlogs9717 4 роки тому +2

    This is the first time I’ve actually seen you in a video. EPIC BEARD! Your videos are great bud. Have a good one.

  • @mtking2196
    @mtking2196 3 роки тому

    This is the first time I've actually seen you & not just your hands in one of your videos. I was expecting a older man. Lol
    I enjoy listening to you as you work.

  • @mazzg1966
    @mazzg1966 2 роки тому

    good to see the Clive in a video....not just hands. We want to see you more!! We can tell you put an enormous amount of time into your channel and your videos and we appreciate it!! MORE CLIVE please!

  • @Frank55
    @Frank55 4 роки тому +23

    After 25 minutes of building this: "I can't actually find a use for this". :)

  • @SingularityCore
    @SingularityCore 4 роки тому +16

    Ahhh Cyberdog. Never thought I'd hear that brand here! 😄

    • @bigclivedotcom
      @bigclivedotcom  4 роки тому +12

      I've got a cyberdog top, but it's a tight fit. It's definitely not cyberbear.

    • @SingularityCore
      @SingularityCore 4 роки тому +6

      @@bigclivedotcom I've got a couple of tops and pairs of trousers that no longer fit from about 8 years ago. Its not Cyberbear nor Cybercub 😅

  • @grahamwilliams1269
    @grahamwilliams1269 4 роки тому +1

    Dear Clive, just to say how much I enjoy your videos. I really like following your reverse engineering and I learn a lot from them. My latest projects are a spot welder and a battery I am making from ex B&Q hand held scanner batteries having found 10 of them in their battery recycling bin.

  • @Bodragon
    @Bodragon 4 роки тому

    Your soldering eloquence is a pleasure to behold.
    >

  • @whoisme678
    @whoisme678 2 роки тому +1

    I remember teeth look quite good in ultraviolet...smile Clive 😁. Good vid as are all the vids you put on YT keep up the good work 👍

  • @elliswrong
    @elliswrong 4 роки тому +30

    splooshmeister
    disco
    shart

    • @KiwiMaker
      @KiwiMaker 4 роки тому

      Haha what a ridiculous name!

  • @win132001
    @win132001 4 роки тому +20

    Cleans lens with shirt, proceeds to put fingers all over "clean" lens upon install. lol

  • @mrmike1972
    @mrmike1972 4 роки тому +1

    I think that's the first time i've see Clive. Nice to meet you sir!

  • @RiffRaffMama.
    @RiffRaffMama. 4 роки тому +1

    I've watched many of your videos, and had formed in my head an idea of how you looked... and that wasn't it! I'm quite impressed - miles away from the check-shirt wearing, grey-haired, oversized glasses wearing fuddy-duddy I was expecting. I am glad I can put a real face to the voice now.

    • @bigclivedotcom
      @bigclivedotcom  4 роки тому +1

      There's a different channel called BigCliveLive for the face videos.

  • @Mike_5
    @Mike_5 4 роки тому +2

    The end of the video was possibly deleted where Big Clive gyrated to various hardcore Acid and Techno tunes with the UV lights pulsating ...

  • @RiffRaffMama.
    @RiffRaffMama. 4 роки тому +3

    When I was in high school there was no internet PCB ordering, we had to draw our own. There were boards completely covered in the conductive silver stuff and you'd use a special paint pen to draw your circuit on the board and then hang the board in a tank of (hydrochloric?) acid overnight and it would eat away all the exposed silver stuff. You'd then lightly sand the pen off the circuit and have yourself a nice custom circuit board!

    • @andygozzo72
      @andygozzo72 2 роки тому +1

      board would be copper clad, the pen was a etch resist ink paint pen, usually 'Dalo' brand, and the 'acid' was more likely not, but ferric chloride, you can get most of this stuff still except the etch resist pens, they seem to have been discontinued for a while, i have 2 left, i've bought 2 black edding fine line ink/paint markers to see if they will work, but havent yet got round to trying them, i see no reason why they shouldnt

  • @f1ashpoint2589
    @f1ashpoint2589 4 роки тому +84

    Ahh, got my dose of UV. COVID safe for another week.

    • @Stephen-bn7cj
      @Stephen-bn7cj 4 роки тому

      😂😂

    • @ConstantlyDamaged
      @ConstantlyDamaged 4 роки тому +28

      No. You need it INSIDE you. Thankfully this is as easy as buying a pack of UV LEDs, clipping the legs off, and swallowing two daily.
      Caveat: I am not a doctor and this is not medical advice. Don't eat LEDs.

    • @charliedobbie8916
      @charliedobbie8916 4 роки тому +12

      If you intend to eat your old electronic components, remember use some desoldering braid first to mop up all the dangerous leaded solder.

    • @danner253
      @danner253 4 роки тому +5

      Your immunity game is WEAK.
      I eat radium paint everyday to burn away the virus. Doctors are jealous of my genius. 😎

    • @HentaiNat
      @HentaiNat 4 роки тому +1

      @mur38 way to build up resistance

  • @TheRealFrankWizza
    @TheRealFrankWizza 4 роки тому

    Your technique to hold the solder between your ring and middle finger is great. I will try that out.

  • @grlpeterson
    @grlpeterson 2 роки тому

    I'm never going to look at a shart the same way ever again, Clive. At least I'll have this to remember while I'm cleaning up if a shart should ever happen!

  • @chachavessel
    @chachavessel 4 роки тому +2

    Friend: Do you have Netflix?
    Me: No, no way mate, I have BigClive

  • @railgap
    @railgap 3 роки тому +1

    @bigclivedotcom - fun fact: soda-lime glass (the lens is green, that's how we can tell) has a UV cutoff right in the middle of the UVB range. Which means that UVC is blocked, and UVA is passed. Do you have any Woods Glass filters lying about? Shirley you must, being a theater type. If you don't, I may feel compelled to mail one to you and damn the cost, because you need to own that, and also some dichroic UV filters to play with (haven't got any, sorry) also.

  • @TECHnoman753
    @TECHnoman753 4 роки тому

    You are the Bob Ross of electronics on UA-cam

  • @licensetodrive9930
    @licensetodrive9930 4 роки тому +1

    On the alignment thing of the array of LEDs, sometimes it's a benefit when they're not all aligned perfectly - over 10 years ago I made a front light for my ebike, which powers off the main battery, using 300 3mm LEDs all hand soldered.
    I chose 3mm because they have a nicer beamspread than the spotlight effect of 5mm LEDs and I can pack them closer together. The result is a really nice smooth bright beamspread, like a directed floodlight, driven by a microcontroller to get different brightness levels with PWM.

    • @Kalvinjj
      @Kalvinjj 4 роки тому

      That sure was one heck of a job to solder them all, glad it turned out nice.
      On the topic of the 5mm ones being spotty, I've seen they're now making them (probably for a while but let's be honest, LEDs only became all the rage in the last 15ish years so we wouldn't easily know it either) with so many different body lenses that you get all kinds of beams from them, the "top hat" ones come to mind now, also some shallow 5mm ones with a bigger radius dome.

  • @MartyMacgyver
    @MartyMacgyver 2 роки тому

    This design brings to mind a line from The Twelve Pains of Christmas: "One light goes out, they all go out!!"

  • @real_arbuckle
    @real_arbuckle 4 роки тому

    I'm a collector of Vincent Monaco UV artwork so, you know I must have a few of these! Thanks BigGuy.

  • @itsjustmechill.5292
    @itsjustmechill.5292 3 роки тому +1

    "Disco shart"?
    Haven't heard that name in years

  • @azuritet3
    @azuritet3 4 роки тому +1

    This would be a great way of incorporating security into a show. Instead of having a thing that looks like it belongs in an airport, you could dress it up to be whatever format you think is appropriate for your theme. The security hand stamp check light would become just another affect. You could even make some extras and scatter them around the inside of the event, not to add to the show but just to disguise the security so that it can more effectively remain hidden in plain sight, and stop the security from detracting from peoples experience.

  • @K-Riz314
    @K-Riz314 4 роки тому +10

    Had a bit of internal rage when you cleaned the lens only to handle it again on the surface to put it back in. I still love ya, though.

  • @Sheepsville
    @Sheepsville 4 роки тому

    I have had an obsession with LEDs ever since they were first made.
    I used to strip down old TVs, Stereos, Amps, VR and CD players, to get LEDs, gears and motors...I have a room full of various styles of lighting I've made over the years using stuff from other stuff!

    • @andygozzo72
      @andygozzo72 2 роки тому

      i save all sorts of 'useful' bits from old scrap equipment, if good, especially stuff not easily available ,

  • @StealthyOgre
    @StealthyOgre 4 роки тому

    Splooshmeister Disko Shart!!!! My day is complete. Thank you Sir Clive!

  • @rogerhargreaves2272
    @rogerhargreaves2272 4 роки тому +1

    Brilliant job Clive, a really enjoyable video. Thank you.

  • @amorphuc
    @amorphuc 2 роки тому

    I wish I could have a brewski or maybe suggested beverage with you Big Clive. Love your vids as always. Even going back.

  • @mattweg09
    @mattweg09 4 роки тому

    dude this is the first time iv actually seen him and not just his hands!!!

  • @hadleymanmusic
    @hadleymanmusic 3 роки тому +1

    I like it cause it throws the temp but shows no source which is what you really wanted for your posters back in the day. Would be neat to add lenses to change focus or even gobetweens that move

  • @grantrennie
    @grantrennie 4 роки тому +1

    Thanks for the great video, am drinking a can of coke and pottering away planning a potential youtube meetup event for 2021, have also been browsing ebay for electronic components, wheeling the trolley around looking in boxes and pallets 😁

  • @FlameRat_YehLon
    @FlameRat_YehLon 4 роки тому +2

    With some low pass filter (maybe engraved glass would do) this might be useful as a light source for fluorescent art

  • @PeterShipley1
    @PeterShipley1 2 роки тому

    I built something similar for IR LEDs years ago.
    It was designed for 9 volts, I recently dug it out again after picking up a USB-C decoy plug to power it
    I do remember doing a lot of filing to get the LEDs to fit uniformly

  • @braeburnhilliard8340
    @braeburnhilliard8340 4 роки тому

    Well, it sure was nice getting to see how that switched out and I think it worked pretty well. It was nice to see a hi-vis Clive with a sharp haircut!

  • @AJB2K3
    @AJB2K3 4 роки тому

    Nice satisfying Plong as you pulled the PCB out

  • @jawjuk
    @jawjuk 4 роки тому +1

    Nice haircut, Clive!

  • @hueyiroquois3839
    @hueyiroquois3839 4 роки тому +3

    If you could go back in time about 50 years, years you could make a fortune selling those.

  • @hanstransjuicer8911
    @hanstransjuicer8911 4 роки тому +2

    Thanks for another great video, personally I can't wait to see this board materialising in the shop. And Ill be dreaming about an upgraded version for 4 pin rgb led's so I can hook up the pro-rgb controller, or the rgb-controller-with-knob version that is currently underway. Always a good day when a soldering kit from BigClive arrives in the mail ;-) Cheers.

  •  3 роки тому

    A few years ago I bought battery powered LED lantern. Then I replaced COB inside with arrays of deep violet LEDs. It's funny when you are on camping festival and yet you have a party with black(ish) light :)

  • @BearFulmer
    @BearFulmer Рік тому

    That was a pretty cool light I just ordered some UV lights from AliExpress myself so I could start experimenting with things to do with them.

  • @michal_c9007
    @michal_c9007 4 роки тому

    At the end, he looks like that guy who knows everything on construction site, drives heavy machinery or truck with mudflaps "King of the road" for work and Harley Davidson in spare time while looking good AF

  • @ottopartz1
    @ottopartz1 3 роки тому +1

    I need a disko shart in my life!

  • @foxvulpes8245
    @foxvulpes8245 4 роки тому

    Who else clicked solely for "disco shart!"
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    I have the humor of a 12yr old and am not ashamed!

  • @RustyorBroken
    @RustyorBroken 4 роки тому

    I used PCB Way for my first ever project. They were super fast. Advertised standard service was 1 day manufacture and 5 day ship. They showed up exactly on time and look smashing.

  • @AntonioClaudioMichael
    @AntonioClaudioMichael 4 роки тому +1

    Very interesting purple dots and boom now green when high visibility is In front of it

  • @warp.routine
    @warp.routine 2 роки тому

    There's a very good application for this concept... If something akin to this with proper uv and specialized lens were installed on the front of vehicles it could invisibly daylight anything high-visibility during night time driving. Would be better than high beams for such objects but without affecting other motorists.

  • @PauIieWalnuts
    @PauIieWalnuts 4 роки тому

    Glow in the dark painted wall.. would make a trippy display

  • @davedave3631
    @davedave3631 2 роки тому

    I keep a magnet close to my work bench. After catching a few of those clipped off diode leads in my hands usually in my palm close to my thumb I have tried to clean them up before it happens again.

  • @austria117
    @austria117 4 роки тому +9

    Splooshmeister 😂 oh god.. now i have to watch Archer again 😅😂

  • @Blazer02LS
    @Blazer02LS 4 роки тому +1

    Hmm, how about a sound activated color organ board for in that unit?

  • @daverei1211
    @daverei1211 3 роки тому +1

    Maybe for a disco for people with UV tattoos.

  • @cj691
    @cj691 2 роки тому +1

    Make a voltage doubler option for the US market. That is what I have seen implemented on some washing machine motor VFD boards. It is basically two smoothing capacitors and depending on the line voltage, you either full bridge rectify or half bridge and the two smoothing capacitors are in series with the mains neutral connecting between them.

  • @brianbeast5252
    @brianbeast5252 3 роки тому +1

    i eagerly await the day i can solder as proficiently as you do

  • @AntonioClaudioMichael
    @AntonioClaudioMichael 4 роки тому +1

    Nice build @Bigclivedotcom the blue and purple looks pretty good 👍 👌

  • @Tadesan
    @Tadesan 4 роки тому

    Sploishmeister disco shart
    My god. The genius of it!

  • @jeremychupp2581
    @jeremychupp2581 4 роки тому

    Typical quality content from mr Big Clive

  • @Red_Scorpian
    @Red_Scorpian 3 роки тому +1

    holly cow you look way different then i expected! not in a bad way!

  • @dr.zarkhov9753
    @dr.zarkhov9753 4 роки тому

    I MUST have one of those boards! Well done Clive.

  • @Doyle69
    @Doyle69 4 роки тому

    This hack to a disco led ball projector in a UV painted room would be amazing

  • @mc.the_machine
    @mc.the_machine Рік тому

    When I first saw that title picture of this video I was like "is that a board from Arduino versus Evil?" I thought it would have been hilarious if he was in fact the maker of a cheap disco light that you were redoing. In any case, I think both of you have very similar tastes in PC board names.

  • @Rx7man
    @Rx7man 9 місяців тому

    depending on the wavelength, this light could cure some UV plastics.. like that green solder resist for PCB's, there's also some windshield chip fixing adhesive that is UV cured

  • @JeffreySJonas
    @JeffreySJonas 4 роки тому

    UnderArmour socks and undies glow too! Great going!

  • @erictheboringone5292
    @erictheboringone5292 4 роки тому

    First time I’ve seen what you look like and I’m shocked!! Your voice is soothing btw.

  • @whit3haze
    @whit3haze 2 роки тому

    This could be a very useful tool for road crews working at night

  • @FunkBallGX
    @FunkBallGX 4 роки тому

    Big Clive whipping it out on the internet regularly.

  • @toddsweeney9304
    @toddsweeney9304 4 роки тому +1

    Could this be used to supplement UV for indoor growing of plants??

  • @tylerblondis4800
    @tylerblondis4800 4 роки тому

    This is off topic i have a dvd laseri extracted carefully and a laser 301 uv that lasted 10 mins fron getting . and i want to use the driver i have . so i want to reduce voltage but it wont come down any further with the pot its down as low as it goes . So do i change the capacitor value to do this or change out the pot? im thinking increasing its value to reduce my voltage to the diode. I am still learning . if u could help i would surely be greatful for your help . all the way from Bandon Oregon USA . And i am Tyler thank you for your time you spend showing us how to do this stuff .

  • @PlzReturnYourShoppingCart
    @PlzReturnYourShoppingCart 3 роки тому

    I love this guy. he is the dang best channel on yt. so many fun and curious things he does just bc he can! We need more men like him to breed. please fill the world with smart people like yourself. the future of humanity depends on you!

  • @Dazzwidd
    @Dazzwidd 4 роки тому +2

    Hey Clive, Do a video of you putting the near UV light on some tonic water.
    That might be interesting

  • @thegakatac
    @thegakatac 4 роки тому +1

    Amazing video. Ive been watching for a while now and ive loved every single one. Keep it up Clive!

  • @jamespooler8809
    @jamespooler8809 3 роки тому +1

    You should make one that is uv but moves with the music

  • @andrewgrindley6773
    @andrewgrindley6773 4 роки тому

    Cool project. I used to have an LED moonflower which had the parabolic dichroic mirror dish and a white LED.

  • @fmaion
    @fmaion 2 роки тому

    Pretty cool, you could add a diffuser on top of the LEDs to try to have a more smooth beam.

  • @simonhopkins3867
    @simonhopkins3867 4 роки тому +2

    Perfect timing. Man I'm pissed off. Thanks Clive.

    • @Nickname-vl4qo
      @Nickname-vl4qo 4 роки тому +4

      Why are you pissed off ?

    • @simonhopkins3867
      @simonhopkins3867 4 роки тому +1

      @@Nickname-vl4qo adult life.

    • @bigclivedotcom
      @bigclivedotcom  4 роки тому +5

      Don't take it too seriously. Life is too short to be wasted on lesser people and their red tape.

    • @simonhopkins3867
      @simonhopkins3867 4 роки тому

      @@bigclivedotcom thanks bud.

  • @RFC3514
    @RFC3514 4 роки тому

    Isel doesn't seem to sell the frames directly, but you can find them in a few websites like TME and Schukat. They're about 50 to 80 euros, depending on the size.

  • @Paxmax
    @Paxmax 4 роки тому

    Glorious exposure time Batman! In the dark Hopi does not flicker so much!