How To: The Ultraviolet Nightlight and Message Board.

By Chrisjob

Give your soldering skills a workout with this glowtacular UV mini-message board and nightlight. Using safe near-UV LEDS, your eyes and flesh will be kept safe while under the soft neon glow of a message from your friends, sweetheart, or yourself, reminding you of that important appointment the next day.

Materials:

1) 5VDC/300mA Unregulated Power Supply (Wall Wart)
PWR1258 @ $1.49 each from BG Micro

(1) 2.1mm 2.1mm Barrel Connector Plug
#PWR1255 @ $.06 each from BG Micro

(1) 2.1mm Panel Mount Power Jack
#PWR1145 @ $.99 each from BG Micro

(2) Ultraviolet (UV) LEDs
#LED1078 @ $1.49 each from BG Micro

(1) 3mm Sintra Expanded PVC Sheet (8" X 12")
$3.25 each from Solarbotics

(1) Piece of Plexiglas (mine is about 80mm X 100mm)
Available at your local building supply

(2) 150 ohm 1/4 watt resistors