Are RGB strip cutting and resoldering possible?

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I want to do a few 90 degree bends with my RGB light strip to go behind my monitor. The strip I have is cuttable so is it possible to cut and then solder fly-wires onto them to make the turn or will I encounter resistance problems with the wire meaning the lights after them won't be as bright or something. I have 5 ms of LED and want to use the same strip powered off the same plug to power around the back of my monitors and under my desk. Sorry if this is the wrong place to post this, if it is not guidance as to where to post it would be appreciated.

Posted Aug 17, 2017, 11:25 AM UTC

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Ian15243windows 10, i3-3217u, intel HD 4000 graphics, 8gb ddr3•

Yes

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4stringkingi5-3750 16GB | GTX750 1GB•

Should be able to, yeah.

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NoButterZNoButterZ i7 4790 EVGA 980ti•

Yes, but its sucks to work. Good luck!

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Stockman_OP•

Sorry? What do you mean

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NoButterZNoButterZ i7 4790 EVGA 980ti•

The strips can just be a pain to solder. The contacts are so thin after you cut off the plastic to get to them. Be careful not to scrape them up.

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bagofwisdomi5 4570, GTX980, 16GB RAM, 512GB Samsung 840•

You can buy connectors for segments of led strip. They use spring pins to make contact so no soldering required.

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