Hi All,
Newbie on the LED strips and was wondering if there is a tutorial somewhere to show the propertools/techniques needed for cutting these strips.
Thanks!
Cutting LED Strips - Best Tool/Technique?
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- adafruit_support_bill
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Re: Cutting LED Strips - Best Tool/Technique?
I have used both wire cutters and utility shears with success. Some strips have specific labeled cut-line. For others, just cut between the pairs of copper solder-pads.
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Re: Cutting LED Strips - Best Tool/Technique?
OK, I have the standard wire cutters. It sounds like these will work based on your experience
Thanks so much for taking time to reply. I have 8 meters of these strips and I wanted to make sure I didn't ruin them. Much appreciated!
Isailhobie
Thanks so much for taking time to reply. I have 8 meters of these strips and I wanted to make sure I didn't ruin them. Much appreciated!
Isailhobie
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Re: Cutting LED Strips - Best Tool/Technique?
You will have a hard time getting a clean cut on with that style of wire cutter. This type would work better:
http://www.adafruit.com/products/152
http://www.adafruit.com/products/152
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Re: Cutting LED Strips - Best Tool/Technique?
I just trimmed a couple NeoPixel strips using the cutter Bill posted. Worked like a charm.
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