LED 5mm Ultraviolet 390nm – Clear Lens, TH

Makers are like a box of LEDs, full of ideas and they are all shiny. With a whole array of different Discrete Component LEDsto choose from, Makers have the great opportunity to create beautiful and functional projects. The addition of a flashing light will instantly alert you to the light ray your robot is shooting your way or, in the case of UV light, offer even greater functionality. Compared to some of the germicidal lamps and other hygiene-focused UV consumer goods, these Ultraviolet LEDs don’t put out the potentially dangerous UVC rays, which are often used to rip apart bacteria and ionise the air particles, but instead, use wavelengths within the much less harmful UVA spectrum – making them far better and more practical options for fun hobbyist and creative applications.

Although UV Lighting like this can certainly be used for functional applications, such as fake money detection and material identification, they are commonly used for creative and hobbyist purposes. The UV light does a great job of highlighting neon coatings and other materials. This can really do wonders in sprucing up 3D Printed items or fun décor. If used in the right way, 5mm UV LEDs can dramatically affect the overall “wow” factor of a project. UV LEDs open up so many cool opportunities for novel and interesting projects, such as creating your own UV Torch for detecting hidden chemicals on surfaces, decoding secret messages, or curing your resin 3D prints. Whether you’re a crazy creative, a backyard scientist or just a Maker who likes to Make, these Ultraviolet 5mm LEDs are a joy to add to your Maker’s box of tricks.

Please Note: These units are sold in minimum order quantities of five (5), to save on unnecessary extra costs and try to give you the best possible price.

Additional Resources:

• If you need to work out power supply requirements, this simple but Super Handy LED Calculator is ideal for quickly checking what supply you’ll need for a variety of serial and parallel configurations.