Julian - for the switch on the front. Its a wireless remote that has the sensor plugged into an outlet in your wall. From the outlet it lets you control only one light, but with an extension cord, now I can control 2. The more sensors you have, you can program them into your switch in order to fluctuate them separately.
The MDF I used is 1/2"
I used porcelain light fixtures. If you try to mount the porcelain part onto the wood, it wont be level due to the screws under it. So I took some metal and shaped a circle with it making the fixture elevate off the surface so the screws don't touch the surface. Then you wire up the fixture, screw it on. Drill a small hole in the side of the cage to thread your wires through. And thats it.
