The idea for a light box came from a reader. I thought this would be a great project for my kids, however I didn’t want them to be attached to a wall outlet. Even thought they are very young, they are accustom to a “wireless” world. So I set out to come up with a light table that was just the right size and one that had an integrated battery that could easily be recharged. This is what I came up with.
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Required Tools
Materials
- Qty 1 – 1 x 3 x 6′
- 3/4″ Wood Screws
- Wood Glue
- External Battery (cannot have on/off button)
- USB LED Strip
- USB to Micro USB adapter
- USB on/off switch
- USB Flush Mount Port
- Translucent Pattern Blocks
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Questions? Comments?
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