Tag: Instructions

Daffodil vs Eliza light hats

It is wonderful to hear about more Eliza light hats being made out of buckets. Those buckets sure are useful things.

I’ve heard from two people who are using plant pots. I did try using plant pots early on in my experiments, but the ones I bought had sloped or curved sides and I found it difficult to secure the LED strip without contorting it into a place it didn’t really want to be. However, others have been more successful, which is wonderful.

I had serious discussions with the first person to create a light hat from a plant pot.The topic was the appropriate name for the plant-pot-based light hat.

It clearly could not be Eliza because there was no bucket involved.

We agreed on Daffodil.

Click here for instructions to make your own Eliza light hat (or Daffodil)

Click here for information about tracking your progress.

Another Eliza is born

Congratulations to the maker of this very fine Eliza!

It is heartening to hear of more Eliza light hats being made at home.

For those who are apprehensive, take heart. It can be done. If you aren’t in a position to do the fiddly stuff yourself, then you will almost certainly have a mate who is prepared to help. Just ask.

Weekend Australian article

An article in the Weekend Australian newspaper about red light and Parkinson’s Disease covers some of the people involved in the experiences described in this blog.

The article mentioned a home-made light hat. The instructions for  making a one-wavelength version of the hat (aka Eliza) have been posted.

Instructions for a two-wavelength version of the light hat are in progress.

PS. If the link to the article takes you to a paywall, try searching for it using Google, using the search term ‘Suvi Weekend Australian’. I was able to access the full article this way.

Instructions for the one wavelength Eliza

I’ll be posting the instructions for the one wavelength Eliza later today. It has taken me a lot more time than expected to put in all the details.

You will need a workplace with good light and electricity. You will also need patience and a sense of humour.

In preparation, here is the list of things you will need.

The Eliza Instructions finally…..

Here are the instructions for making a one wavelength Eliza.

Download instructions for a 1-wavelength Eliza

Download the things you will need for your DIY Eliza.

Making an Eliza isn’t difficult, but it is a fiddly process and takes quite a few hours.

Be brave and give it a go.

Let me know if there are things that need to be clarified.

I’d love to see photos of your Eliza.

DIY Red Light Hat – the things you need

  • Bucket
  • Small plastic lid
  • Small piece of rigid plastic
  • DC 12v power plug connector/adaptor (female) for LED strips
  • LED strip connector
  • Red LED strip – 5 metre roll
  • Foil “fabric”
  • Aluminum multiseal tape
  • Small cable ties
  • Piece of sponge, 20cm x 20cm x ~1.cm depth. In inches, 8” x 8” x ½-¾ inch
  • 12 volt power plug, 1.5-2 amps.

Click here for more information about the things you need.

Tools

  • Sharp pointed knife
  • Sharp scissors
  • Small screwdrivers
  • Wire cutters can be useful

To come:

Instructions for making a one wavelength Eliza, a bucket red light hat are underway. They will be published as a document rather than as blog posts.