If you’d like to do the same, take a fairly narrow cardboard box and cut it off, leaving it maybe 6 inches tall. You’ll need something to place under the toe of the skate so it will sit level, and something to place beside the skate to keep it from falling over. I used a couple of old plastic food containers. I glued a sponge to one of them to allow some flexibility in the “prop”. Light Installation Overview Rob is one of the earliest members of the Roller Skate Dad Club. In his free time, he loves to roller skate and build LED light up roller skates. If you have questions about this article, please leave a comment below or reach out to Rob directly at [email protected]. When buying light up wheels for your skates, you should look for how fast the lights come on and how long they continue to glow. Not all wheels light up instantly. Some wheels require faster speed to light up. Compared to other quad light-up wheels we reviewed, they may not offer the best light-up show. Yet, they still give a beautiful blend of colors.

Making a skate holder out of a cardboard box makes working on your skates easier. Skate Holder (Optional)Because of the differences in skates, there is not a single, “always works” way to install the lights. I will provide tips, guidelines, and lots of pictures as an example of how I’ve done it on a couple of different pairs of skates, but you will have to work out an approach that works best for you.

They come with Abec bearings attached, making their installation on your skates easier. Moreover, the Firefly wheels are available in two sizes. After your session, press the remote OFF button to turn off the lights, then double-press the button on the power bank to turn it off. If so, press the button for 1 second and release to turn on, then press use the remote ON button to turn on the lights. I prefer the LED kits with 60 LEDs per meter. Many of the kits only have 30 LEDs per meter, which is fine, but the 60 LED strips are brighter and look better. This feature helps if you’re a parent looking for wheels that allow you to distinguish your kid among fellow skaters. Or it can be for simply choosing the color that best matches your taste!The Firefly New Light Up Roller Skate Wheels are a good fit for smooth surfaces. The urethane material makes them a great option for skaters who are into roller derby or skating on rinks in general. Our granddaughter is delighted with her sparkly wheels for her new roller skates. They are very good quality and reasonably priced. Thank you. Velcro brand Industrial Strength Low-Profile works well. It’s readily available at Walmart, Home Depot, & Lowes Hardware.

IR (infrared) controllers work, but the remote emits a beam of infrared light, which the controller (on the bottom of the skate) has to “see”. In practice, you have to aim the remote at the floor and bounce the light beam off the floor to the controller. If one controller is mounted on the inner side of the skate and the other controller is on the outer side of the other skate, you will probably have to change them individually. Most TV remotes are IR, so you have to aim them at the target before they “register’. The controllers also have to be turned the correct way to “see” the beam. The “eye” can’t be turned towards the skate boot sole or they’ll be blind.

Buying light-up wheels isn’t just about how dazzling they look while skating. Make sure you consider the quality of the bearings and the wheel materials. I recommend 1m(eter) long. Sometimes the .5m is a little too short. The 1m doesn’t cost much more, it will always be long enough, and you can cut it to fit. VAKA Luminous Light Up Wheels are wonderful if you’re looking for versatility in your color choice paired with quality. This earns VAKA a bonus point over competitors. After you’re done, please show off your work and send me pictures at [email protected]. We will be sure to feature them right here on this article, too.