Power for home use Im working more and more with making some LED tables

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Power for home use

Im working more and more with making some LED tables and wall pieces but I’m trying to decide on the best or at least the various options for powering the units.

There’s the small 5v power supplys that can be fixed in the unit but require some wiring to the standard wall socket:
https://ae01.alicdn.com/kf/HTB16800PVXXXXaTXXXXq6xXFXXXQ/5-PCS-5V-7A-35W-Switching-Power-Supply-Driver-for-LED-Strip-AC-100-240V-Input.jpg_640x640.jpg

Theres the standard desk supply:
http://www.magenta-research.com/files/product-images/universal_psu.png

could run the supply externally, then only run 5v power wires to the tables.

wondering what you’ve all done to keep it looking nice and usable.

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/S-35-5-led-lamp-beads-light-bar-module-DC5V7A-35W5V/657380540.html

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I have used both types. For me it was usually just two factors which determined which was used: How many Amps were needed, and how much (or very little!) physical space was available inside the build.

You definitely do need to be comfortable wiring up household mains electricity though with that first type, and make sure it’s nicely secured/protected inside the project where kids won’t get into it.