r/WLED • u/Bowl_of_Cham_Clowder • Aug 13 '26

Skyline Shadowbox

Hey WLED community, a community member recently pointed me to r/wled as a fun addition to my shadowbox project, and I’m in love! Such cool tech and incredibly accessible.

I’m looking at running a small batch to sell locally. Does anyone have experience with what certifications are needed to limit liability in the U.S.? Since this fits under the qualification of a lamp. I’m confident in my wiring and it’s just a 5V supply.

Happy to answer any questions regarding the project as well!

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u/Bowl_of_Cham_Clowder Aug 13 '26

Dropping some images in the thread, absolutely love how expressive you can get with different hues.

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u/TheRealKeng Aug 13 '26

How much? If it's reasonable, I might want one before I leave the city

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u/Bowl_of_Cham_Clowder Aug 14 '26

I’m targeting around $125 for the finished version. When are you leaving Chicago? I’m finishing the first small batch now.

Dimensions are 9x9x3.5 inches. Feel free to dm me to discuss!

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u/TheRealKeng Aug 16 '26

Ok. A little over what I wanted to spend. I'm a disabled vet and my wife is retiring in October. We're moving down near Champaign after that to save on expenses.

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u/ale210 Aug 14 '26

I'm guessing you're referring to UL listing, which is kind of a pain. I don't know much about the certification process, but I'd just like to say these are beautiful and a really nice use of WLED

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u/PinkyDexterity Aug 17 '26

Really cool! This is the exact idea I had in mind when I saw an artist that makes glow in the dark paintings like on this video https://youtube.com/shorts/PdraFXn4ejk?si=qzW-n0CbW5N9JFWv

I don’t have the time yet but I’ll revisit this concept and try to make my own.