Light up mouse pad

[radtechtips]

I saw this tutorial for a light up mouse pad and was wondering if anyone has tried it or has a better/cooler design.

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ClJOVctgkto

 

[Hugh Jass]

How old are you? 12?

 

[wirednuts]

How old are you? 12?

well thats uncalled for.

op, i think that is a neat project. if you are thinking about building one, let me know because i can help with that sort of stuff. i make things all the time.

 

[radtechtips]

I thought it was a cool way to accent the blue lighting in the case im.gettinf

 

[wirednuts]

sure would be. whats nice too, since usb is 5v and the over voltage tolerance of led's is usually above that, you dont really need much circuitry to do it. just a resistor at each led should do the trick. 50 to 100ohms should work.

 

[Hugh Jass]

well thats uncalled for.

Want me to call the whambulance for you?

Not sure what's biting you today, Hugh, but knock it off
-ViRGE

 

[gorcorps]

I think it looks kind of cool, and if nothing else will make a nice little afternoon project. I'd probably put a thin foam in between the plastic and pattern, but I don't know.

 

[Binky]

That design wont be very durable. You can use it for show, but I wouldn't use it long-term. You would need to put a layer over the top, which is suggested near the end of the video. However, I'm not a fan of anything but fabric on the top of the mousepad. I think the feel of plastic, glass, or metal on the mousepad is annoying. I prefer the cool comfort of fabric.