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Akafugu LED candle

Akafugu LED candle

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Tiny resistors

Tiny resistors

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Akafugu LED candle

Akafugu LED candle

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Akafugu LED candle

Akafugu LED candle

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Akafugu LED candle

Akafugu LED candle

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Very easy to build. The micro comes pre-programmed. My custom PWM-enabled firmware: github.com/madworm/ledcandle
MBI5030-SB assembly 16

MBI5030-SB assembly 16

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The hardest parts are done.
MBI5030-SB assembly 10

MBI5030-SB assembly 10

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Inspect the blobs. You don't need much.
MBI5030-SB assembly 13

MBI5030-SB assembly 13

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More paste.
MBI5030-SB assembly 3

MBI5030-SB assembly 3

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There are markings on the bottom side. Use an LED tester to figure out which way the current must flow.
MBI5030-SB assembly 11

MBI5030-SB assembly 11

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Place the LEDs.
MBI5030-SB assembly 4

MBI5030-SB assembly 4

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Place one bead of solder.
MBI5030-SB assembly 15

MBI5030-SB assembly 15

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Inspect.
MBI5030-SB assembly 7

MBI5030-SB assembly 7

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Solder the other side, place next bead. You will need a rather small tip to get in-between the individual LEDs. Using solder paste and hot-air / hot-plate / toaster may be easier.
MBI5030-SB assembly 9

MBI5030-SB assembly 9

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Of course you may also use solder paste.
MBI5030-SB assembly 2

MBI5030-SB assembly 2

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Take a look at the LEDs.
MBI5030-SB assembly 14

MBI5030-SB assembly 14

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Very little solder paste for the resistor packs.
MBI5030-SB assembly 6

MBI5030-SB assembly 6

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Place the LED while heating the solder. Use flux.
MBI5030-SB assembly 12

MBI5030-SB assembly 12

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Some more LEDs.
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