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Looking for some suggestions on a simple problem /diy/.

I've got some pieces of pegboard lying around, as well as several thousand LEDs, shift registers, and other components necessary to turn them into a really big LED matrix.

The problem is the holes in the pegboard are about two millimeters two wide for 5mm LEDs to sit snuggly in them.

There are LED holders like this available: http://www.ebay.ca/itm/1000pcs-New-5mm-Black-Plastic-LED-Clip-Holder-Case-Cup-Mounting-Free-Shipping-/321136051089?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4ac5334391&_uhb=1

I've got a few of them and they work perfectly, the problem is they cost even more than the LEDs for some stupid reason. ($25/1000). I think there must be a cheap DIY alternative, but I can't think of anything right now.

>> No.615898

>>615890
Hang up a piece of plywood and drill 1000 5mm holes

>> No.615901

>>615898
lol

>> No.615902

glue the LEDs in place with silicone sealant

>> No.615905

>>615902
this or hot glue or epoxy

>> No.617178

5mm ID Plastic or rubber tubing sold by the foot.

>> No.617199

>>617178
I'd go with rubber grommets.

>> No.617409

uhh glue? dont over think this man... you'd likely need glue even with the holders

>> No.617428

I did this but just used random colour change leds. I just hot glued each one in place.