DIY LED Light Box - Color Changing Display Tutorial

Light boxes (aka light panels) have many uses including decoration, treatment for seasonal effective disorder, poster displays, viewing X-rays, providing studio light and as a tracing aid for drawing and other art projects. While this video covers my build for a decoration or colorful display I have also tested it out for many of the other purposes I just mentioned too! This tutorial shows all the steps needed to create an awesome light box using 3 main parts that are easy to find. The finished project is a color changing light box that can be dimmed, set for one of 16 colors or allowed to run in one of the 4 available modes including strobe! To be honest, I made this for my kids to have in a playroom (and they do LOVE it) but I am having a hard time letting it leave my office (LOL).

Video referenced: LED Ribbon Lights - how to cut and connect - easy to customize https://youtu.be/5k0dXdV4hUY

Materials used in this project:
* LED Light strip purchased from Amazon: SUPERNIGHT LED Strip Lights, 16.4Ft RGB Color Changing SMD5050 300 LEDs Flexible Light Strip Waterproof Kit with 44 Key Remote Controller and 12V 5A Power Supply (PCB Color, White). Part Number SG_B077YZ4WDF_US
* Diffusion material purchased from Amazon: Neewer 2 Yard x 60 Inch/1.8M x 1.5M Nylon Silk White Seamless Diffusion Fabric for Photography Softbox,Light Tent and Lighting Light Modifier. ASIN B019GSCL5S. Manufacturer reference 10086105
* Shadow box purchased from Michaels craft store. Black Panel Shadow Box, 9" x 20" By Studio Décor® Item # 10242167

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WARNING: working on electronics carries certain risks. If you work with any electronics, then you are doing so at your own risk. Cutting and reusing cables and components runs the risk of shorting power sources as well as components. Please do your own research to ensure that you are fully informed and comfortable with what you are doing. Choose the safety techniques that work best for you. You are fully responsible for any and all results of your actions should you attempt to recreate any of the actions shown in this video!