Not comfortable with the idea of soldering? Try these new solder-less LEDs:

We have developed an LED star board that incorporates connectors for no-solder assembly with any wire length.

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Clear Anodized vs Bare Aluminum Comparison

We have begun shipping MakersLED heatsinks with a clear anodized finish.

Overall, anodizing has helped us create a more consistent finish that is easier to clean and is much less vulnerable to scratches. Continue reading →

It’s time to get your hands on a MakersLED heatsink and fab your own high end LED fixture while saving hundreds. Continue reading →

If you have checked our Where to Buy page lately, you will notice that we have a new distributor!

LEDSupply has been a long standing pioneer in the industry, offering LEDs and LED Drivers through their web storefront.

LED Supply is the home of the BuckPuck LED drivers and has a massive selection of LEDs, lenses, and drivers to choose from.

Not only can you purchase various sizes of MakersLED heatsink, but you can also buy the heatsink bundled in a ready to assemble kit!

About MakersLED
The MakersLED aluminum heatsink kit sells for under $50 per foot. It includes everything but the LEDs and power supply:

• Cut to length heat sink
• LED mounting screws, nuts, & washers (enough for 25 LED’s/ft)
• Acrylic Splash Guard – Plastic End Caps, Rubber t-slot endcap plugs
• 92mm fan 12V with cover (one per ft)
• Stainless steel assembly hardware (for exposed parts)

MakersLED is the only DIY LED heatsink kit on the market that produces a professional finish.

Search Terms: MakerLED, Maker’s LED, MakerLED, MarkersLED heatsink kit.

One of the features of the MakersLED heatsink are the slots on the side of the fixture which allow for cosmetic strips. Continue reading →

Check out a great article by Clive Bentley (aka Evil) reviewing the MakersLED heatsink! http://reefbuilders.com/2012/08/27/hands-makersled-diy-heatsink/

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2-2-13 Update: New Soldereless LEDs make it even easier: http://makersled.com/?p=722

There are a lot of folks out there that don’t like the idea of soldering  LEDs. If you are building  a small fixture, or you have a little more money than patience, these BJB connectors might be for you.
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Before you get started, plan your build by drawing out LED positions,LED +/- orientation, wiring paths, screw locations, and any holes needed for wiring. The worksheets or Google Sketchup Model may assist you in this process. Continue reading →

Check out the pictures and build posts others have made about the MakersLED heatsink. If you’re creating a build thread of your own, send us the link (mark@makersled.com). We’d love to follow you!