Methods of connection segments LED strip

method №1- Using connectors

easiest way to consistently connect two segmentsmonochrome or RGB tape using special connectors.Everything is quite simple - you need to prepare contacts and engage them in a special connector.To help you understand how to make the connection, provide step by step instructions:

1. If necessary, cut the desired piece of LED strips.Cut LED ribbon should be in special places, as shown in the photo below:
2. Further, if the contacts in silicone, to gently remove it.To avoid damaging the contacts it is recommended to make a perpendicular incision in the right place and peeled off from the end of the silicone.
3. Observing polarity to put two lengths in the connector and connect the LED strip to each other.

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draw your attention to the fact that with the help of special corner connectors can even hold together several segments into one large right angleor 45 degrees.It is very convenient, especially when there is a need to make the backlight on the corners, for example, on the perimeter of the ceiling.To date, the sale can be found the following types of connectors:

I would also like to note the important caveat - do not forget that if you want to consistently connect segments of a strip of more than 5 meters, it is necessary to take into account the power supply unitand the feasibility of such an idea.Recommended originally available to the wiring diagram LED strip that further you will not have problems in the backlight.

Method №2 - Soldering iron

If you need to connect two pieces of LED strip, and no special connectors, it is possible to weld pieces of hand.To do this, you must first be able to properly solder wire.Instructions LED RGB connection or soldering tape is as follows:

1. Prepare LED strips for connection - namely, to clean contacts and degrease the surface.
2. Strip the wire ends approximately 10 mm.By the way, in order to solder the segments, you can use the cord SHVVP.
3. Clean soldering iron and turn it on.
4. Follow tinning cores and treat the special acid contacts on the tape.
5. Drip on the solder contacts.
6. Press tinned wires to the junction and a little warm soldering iron.
7. Insulate solder glue gun or at least tape.You can also use heat shrinkable tubing.

That's the way you can consistently connect two pieces of LED strip by soldering.In this case also possible to weld the segments and place them at an angle of 90 degrees or less / more.An important point - the soldering iron to heat the contacts you need very quickly, and the temperature should not exceed 300 degrees, so as not to burn the conductor.

That's all that I wanted to tell you howconnect LED strips to each other connectors and soldering.We hope these tips have helped to understand this question!

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