Why the Kit Format Exists
Building a fiber optic ceiling from individual parts means matching an engine's port size to a fiber bundle, guessing at wattage for a given point count, and hoping the remote you bought actually talks to the driver. Most of the failed DIY attempts Nucleo sees didn't fail at installation — they failed at sourcing, before a single hole was drilled.
A Nucleo kit removes that step entirely. The engine, the fiber count, the fiber lengths and the remote are pre-matched at the factory and packed as one unit. What arrives is not a parts list — it is a finished lighting system waiting for holes to be drilled and fibers to be threaded through them.
No Electricity Above the Ceiling Line
Fiber strands carry light, not current. The single electrical connection in the entire installation is at the engine itself, which sits safely above the ceiling void or behind a panel. Every point visible in the room is cold to the touch, indefinitely — which is why the format is used in children's rooms and upholstered panels without hesitation.
Pick a Ready Kit or Build a Custom One
| Configuration | Fiber Points | Fiber Mix | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| 200-Point Kit | 200 | 1.00mm uniform | Even, consistent field — bedrooms, minimalist ceilings, 6-9 sq.m. |
| 300-Point Mixed Kit | 300 | 0.75mm (180) · 1.00mm (90) · 1.50mm (30) | Natural brightness variation — cinema rooms, feature ceilings, 9-14 sq.m. |
| Fully Custom Kit | Any count | Any diameter mix, 0.75mm-3mm | Oversized ceilings, multi-room projects, non-standard layouts |
Every configuration ships with the same core: an 18W RGBW twinkling light engine, an RF remote, a power cable and an installation guide. Only the fiber count, mix and length change between kits.
Random Spacing Reads More Natural Than a Grid
When marking drill points, resist the urge to space them evenly. Real star fields cluster in some areas and thin out in others. A loose, irregular scatter — with a few tighter clusters — looks convincing from below; a grid pattern looks like a ceiling tile punched with holes.
What's Different Between the Two Standard Kits
The 200-point kit reads as clean and uniform because every point is the same size. The 300-point kit deliberately breaks that uniformity — most points are fine and dim, a smaller group is mid-bright, and a handful are large, bright accents. That distribution roughly mirrors how a real sky's stars vary in magnitude, which is why the mixed kit is the one most often chosen for spaces meant to be looked at for a while, like a home theatre or a primary bedroom.
Kit Features
Pre-Matched Engine & Fibers
Port size, fiber count and wattage are matched at the factory — no compatibility guesswork.
18W RGBW Twinkling Engine
16M colour mixing plus warm and cool white, with built-in twinkling as standard.
Pre-Cut 3m Fiber Strands
PMMA end-emitting fiber, cut to length — no measuring or trimming fiber stock yourself.
RF Remote Included
Colour, brightness and effect selection out of the box — no separate controller to source.
Shooting Star Upgrade
An engine-level option that sends random streaks across the field automatically, no extra wiring.
Custom Builds on Request
Any point count, fiber length from 1m to 12m, and engine type — including DMX and dual-zone.
Drill and Go
No soldering, no mains wiring at the ceiling line — a drill and the included guide is enough.
Cold Points, Always
No heat or current reaches the visible fiber tips, at any brightness or colour setting.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | 200-Point Kit | 300-Point Mixed Kit |
|---|---|---|
| Fiber Diameter(s) | 1.00mm uniform | 0.75mm / 1.00mm / 1.50mm |
| Fiber Length | 3m each | 3m each |
| Fiber Type | PMMA end-emitting (plastic optical fiber) | |
| Light Engine | 18W RGBW twinkling LED illuminator | |
| Engine Input Port | 20mm | |
| Colour Range | 16M colours (RGBW) + warm/cool white + preset scenes | |
| Effects | Built-in twinkling · shooting star available as upgrade | |
| Control | RF remote included · app control optional | |
| Input Supply | AC 100-240V, 50/60Hz | |
| Approx. Ceiling Coverage | 6-9 sq.m. | 9-14 sq.m. |
| Recommended Drill Bit | 1.2-1.5mm | 1.0mm / 1.2mm / 1.8mm by diameter |
Where These Kits Get Used
Primary Bedrooms
Deep blue twinkling for sleep, RGBW colour for a feature moment on demand.
Home Theatres
Shooting-star kits add atmosphere before a screening without competing with the screen.
Children's Rooms
Cold-to-touch points and no ceiling-level wiring make it a low-risk feature for kids' spaces.
Hotel & Resort Suites
Matched kits supplied across multiple rooms keep the effect consistent property-wide.
Spas & Treatment Rooms
Tunable white fiber fields for calm, heat-free ambient lighting during treatments.
Restaurants & Lounges
A discreet starfield above a bar or private dining area, dimmed low as ambient texture.
Themed & Event Spaces
Custom point counts and shooting-star engines for immersive temporary installations.
Reception & Lobby Ceilings
A subtle architectural detail above a reception desk or feature wall recess.
Frequently Asked Questions
Every Nucleo kit is complete in one box: the 18W RGBW twinkling light engine, pre-cut PMMA fiber strands (3 metres each), an RF remote, a power cable and an installation guide. Nothing else needs to be sourced or matched separately.
As a guide, the 200-point kit suits roughly 6-9 sq.m. of ceiling at a comfortable star density, and the 300-point mixed kit suits roughly 9-14 sq.m. Larger rooms or denser fields are handled with a custom point count — share your ceiling size with Nucleo for an exact recommendation.
The 200-point kit uses one uniform 1mm fiber diameter throughout, giving an even, consistent star field. The 300-point kit mixes three diameters — 0.75mm, 1mm and 1.5mm — so points vary naturally in brightness, closer to how a real night sky looks.
Yes. No electricity or heat travels along the fiber strands — only light. The only electrical component is the light engine itself, which sits above the ceiling void or behind a panel, away from reach.
Standard kits include built-in twinkling. A shooting-star upgrade is available on request, which adds a mechanism inside the engine that sends random streaks travelling across the fiber field automatically, with no external controller needed.
Yes. Nucleo builds fully custom kits — any point count, any fiber length between 1m and 12m, any mix of fiber diameters, and any engine type including CCT, RGBW, DMX and dual-zone. Share ceiling dimensions and the desired look for a custom quote.
Just a drill with a small bit sized to the fiber diameter (typically 1.0-1.8mm). There is no soldering, no mains wiring at the ceiling surface, and no specialist tools beyond what is described in the included installation guide.
Order a Nucleo DIY Fiber Optic Kit
200-point, 300-point mixed fiber, or a fully custom build — with an optional shooting star upgrade. Call or WhatsApp with your ceiling size to get started.
