This handy PCB makes your rolls of LEDs more useful. It provides a rigid PCB structure, mounting holes, and connection points for matrices.

What is it?

The LED Exoskeleton is a companion for your rolls of LEDs. It provides a rigid structure and M3 sized mounting holes so you don't have to mess around with adhesive backings. The Exoskeletons are designed to be placed end-on-end like a normal strip, or side-by-side to create custom 5 x N matrices.

Why did you make it?

The reason I made the LED Exoskeleton in the first place is because I love playing with addressable LED strips, but I found that they were squirrely if I wanted something remotely permanent. I wanted a rigid backbone and mounting holes, then I realized that I could add the data/power line connection points on the sides in a zig-zag pattern to make it far more useful. I think using a bunch of them would make a killer lamp shade.

Features:

• Holds a 5 LED strip
• Can create custom 5 x N matrices by linking together side-by-side
• M3 mounting holes
• Black solder mask is discreet
• Can create 3D objects with clever use of solid-core wire and soldering skills