Hello dear forum members,
I urgently need your help with my new project [IMG alt=":wink:"]https://www.ledhilfe.de/images/smilies/icon_wink.gif[/IMG]
In our new build, an open staircase will be installed with a stringer on the left side only. A stainless steel handrail will be on the right. The 14 steps are each 900 mm (35 inches) wide and 60 mm (2.4 inches) thick, made from beech wood.
About the planned project:
It would be great if, when stepping onto a tread (top or bottom), a sensor built into the stringer or wall could automatically turn on the lights on the other steps one after another with a slight time delay, step by step. After passing the upper or lower sensor, the lighting would automatically turn off accordingly.
I was thinking of asking the stair builder to mill a groove across each step about 4 cm (1.6 inches) from the front edge (tread) during production. This groove would later hold an LED strip or an aluminum profile for the LED strip. The groove should not go all the way through, as it shouldn’t be visible from the handrail side! [IMG alt=" ops:"]https://www.ledhilfe.de/images/smilies/icon_redface.gif[/IMG]
Has anyone built something like this themselves or have experience with what parts I need to get? I never seem to find a complete set and I don’t want to buy low-quality stuff—it’s meant to last! [IMG alt=" "]https://www.ledhilfe.de/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif[/IMG]
Looking forward to your tips and advice.
Regards, Frank
I urgently need your help with my new project [IMG alt=":wink:"]https://www.ledhilfe.de/images/smilies/icon_wink.gif[/IMG]
In our new build, an open staircase will be installed with a stringer on the left side only. A stainless steel handrail will be on the right. The 14 steps are each 900 mm (35 inches) wide and 60 mm (2.4 inches) thick, made from beech wood.
About the planned project:
It would be great if, when stepping onto a tread (top or bottom), a sensor built into the stringer or wall could automatically turn on the lights on the other steps one after another with a slight time delay, step by step. After passing the upper or lower sensor, the lighting would automatically turn off accordingly.
I was thinking of asking the stair builder to mill a groove across each step about 4 cm (1.6 inches) from the front edge (tread) during production. This groove would later hold an LED strip or an aluminum profile for the LED strip. The groove should not go all the way through, as it shouldn’t be visible from the handrail side! [IMG alt=" ops:"]https://www.ledhilfe.de/images/smilies/icon_redface.gif[/IMG]
Has anyone built something like this themselves or have experience with what parts I need to get? I never seem to find a complete set and I don’t want to buy low-quality stuff—it’s meant to last! [IMG alt=" "]https://www.ledhilfe.de/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif[/IMG]
Looking forward to your tips and advice.
Regards, Frank
I have always wanted to build something like this as well, but have repeatedly set the idea aside. There are various small startups and similar companies offering such solutions for around 200 euros for the control system and sensors. Mostly based on Arduinos. On YouTube, you can find several examples along with sources to purchase.
LED strips and similar components are additional costs on top of that.
LED strips and similar components are additional costs on top of that.
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