LEDs are loved even by tiny toddlers. We have several parents purchasing Havi Elements Smart Lighting Kit for their 4-years-old, because they love LED lights. (though not recommended by us). And then with the help of parents and other elders at home, kids would kick start their DIY journey with LEDs.

What is LED?

LED is an electronic component called Diode, that emits light. Since it’s a “diode” that “emits” “light”, it is known as Light Emitting Diode – LED in short.

LEDs can be found in a variety of colors. What are the LED colors you get in the Havi Elements DIY Robotics Starter Kit? Get the answer here!

What is the real-life example of LED?

LEDs are around us, everywhere, for several decades now. Starting from power on-off indicator to entire screen displays, you see around and you will find tens of examples everywhere. AC, remote controls, Scooter and car dashboard, head lights of your robotic car, table lamps….Everywhere.

How to use LED lights in project?

LED lights are comparatively easy to handle in the circuits. You need to take care of Anode and Cathode of the LED while making the projects. But in Havi elements, we have taken care of that and you can just insert the LED cables in LED elements. That makes project making easy, entertaining and engaging for the kids and beginners.

So let’s start making 10 cool LED projects.

The first four projects use a basic circuit of power + LED. The next two projects add a light sensor. The last 4 projects include both the light sensor and the flip. You’ll understand their usage as you build each project.

Common things you need to make LED projects

Elements:
Power
LED
Light
Flip

Accessories:
LED cables – max 4
Power bank with USB cable
Havi bricks(Optional)

Craft material
Double-sided tape
Project templates(Optional)

Common circuit for first four LED projects

Snap the elements: Power + LED.
Connect the power element to the power bank using the USB cable.
Attach LED cables to the LED element. You can adjust the number of LED cables based on your project.

1. DIY Torch Light

You guessed it—our first and most basic LED project is the DIY Torch Light!
Create a flashlight using LED lights. Use this same circuit as bicycle lights, cupboard lights, or for glowing artwork and birthday decorations.

Step-by-step instructions: How to make DIY Torch light

2. DIY Lightsaber

Are you a Star Wars fan? Then don’t miss making your own DIY Lightsaber!
You may need extra LED elements to make it more realistic. Learn how the light spreads through the saber using simple craft materials and Havi Elements.

Craft materials list and step-by-step guide: How to make a lightsaber – The star wars toy

3. LED Table lamp working model

Download our ready-to-print templates and make your own table lamp.
Just cut, fold, and place your circuit – and your STEAM project is ready!

Step-by-step instructions: How to make LED table lamp working model at home

You can also make the same project using the Havi bricks or your own blocks..!

4. Power up your bricks creations using Havi Elements & LED Lights

Find the most beautiful use of Havi bricks for making LED mini projects. Get inspired, use your blocks & and make by yourself.

Next Two Projects: LED Automation with Light Sensor

Circuit: Power + Light + LED

5. Smart greetings card

A special greeting card for all the creative kiddos! Let’s take it a step further by adding lights to your greeting cards. Create this LDR sensor–based STEAM project by decorating your card with LED cables and adding an LDR sensor.

What does the LDR sensor do?
Whenever you open the card, the LED cables will turn ON, and when you close the card, they will turn OFF.

Look how some of the creators have made their own designer smart greetings card.

6. Smart cupboard lights

Using the same circuit as the previous project, these lights turn on when the cupboard door opens and off when it closes.

Use it as a Smart Home Project for your school science fair.

Last Four Projects: Add the Flip Element

What if you want the LED lights to turn on automatically when it gets dark, like at night?
Just tweak the circuit a little, and you’ll get your desired output.

Circuit: Power + Light + Flip + LED

7. Sunlight based smart lights

These are the lights that turn on automatically when there is no sunlight. That means, whenever the sun sets, the LED lights will automatically turn ON.

8. Automatic emergency lights

Imagine this: a power cut happens, but your lights turn ON automatically.

In many factories and public spaces, lights must stay on—this project solves that need beautifully.

9. Automatic night lamp

Make a night lamp that switches ON automatically at night.

Add a fun twist—give your lamp an emoji face or creature look using craft materials.

10. Automatic streetlight project model

Ever experienced this in your city? It’s 8:30 PM, it’s dark outside, but the streetlights aren’t ON. The person responsible for switching them on is stuck somewhere, and now you’re stuck too..! What’s the solution? Let’s make sure no one gets stuck again.

What if the streetlights turn on automatically when night falls? A much-needed solution, right?

You can easily create an automatic streetlight school project using our ready-to-use project templates. Get everything you need with the Havi Elements – DIY Smart Lighting Kit.

Step-by-step instructions: How to make automatic street light project – DIY smart street light model

So what are you waiting for? Start making all these LED projects using Havi’s smart lighting kit. A perfect gift for lights & craft lover creators..!