cobrav8 Member 1,969 Member For: 21y 5m 25d Gender: Male Location: New Zealand Posted 05/12/05 09:28 PM Posted 05/12/05 09:28 PM Fair enough - just another option for the punters.Brightness - plenty of brightness for night time, I wouldnt want them too bright. If they get dim and need replacing, maybe blue ones will be the go.
81CJH Member 204 Member For: 21y 1d Gender: Male Location: Brisvegas Posted 08/12/05 01:08 PM Posted 08/12/05 01:08 PM Hey guys, here's my two cents worth.I just got my switches done by Steve, put them in today.Very nice job, the colour of the blue is not quite the same as the rest of the factory dash lights, but I doubt you'd ever get the exact LED's anyway.I think they might be a touch brighter than everything else too, but maybe it's just cause I'm not used to it being there yet. I've included photos, so judge for yourself. Pardon the blur folks, I'm no photographer.The verdict? They've got my vote! I couldn't care if they're not the EXACT same colour as everything else. The brightness isn't overpowering either, it's only really noticeable if you're nit-picking.
Paradoxx Colossal Member Member 5,049 Member For: 22y 25d Gender: Male Location: Perth, WA Posted 09/12/05 01:37 AM Author Posted 09/12/05 01:37 AM Yeah the dash light is almost a purpley blue colour... the LEDs I use are basic blue. I think it's cos they dash is lit up by a tube kinda thing not individual lights.These new LEDs do look a bit bright, I'll try a higher resistor and let you know how they go. At the moment they are 470 ohm, I'll crunch some numbers and see what I get.Steve.
G6ET8U Playing with Sports Bikes... Legacy Donating Member 1,927 Member For: 20y 10m 20d Gender: Male Location: Whistling, GTX. Posted 10/12/05 06:52 AM Posted 10/12/05 06:52 AM Hey...I had mine done by Matt today, thanks aumatt!!Looks excellent... would recommend the mod to anyone who is thinking of doing it.Jack
ORSMBA ORSM Ford Cruisers! Legacy Donating Member 319 Member For: 21y 3m 19d Gender: Male Location: Melbourne Posted 10/12/05 07:16 AM Posted 10/12/05 07:16 AM Glad your happy Jack. talk to ya soonMatt
Paradoxx Colossal Member Member 5,049 Member For: 22y 25d Gender: Male Location: Perth, WA Posted 13/12/05 02:29 AM Author Posted 13/12/05 02:29 AM Wow a busy week! Got two on the way in the mail
scooter Member 62 Member For: 23y 6m 4d Location: Emerald Vic Posted 15/12/05 06:13 AM Posted 15/12/05 06:13 AM Hey guys found some Blue SMT LED's from RS LED'sThere are 2 listed Part Numbers 466-3857 & 466-3885 - are the cheaper ones the right specs? Like the ones your using? Will they do?I found the 470Ohm Resistors Part Number 421-8485 I have PM'ed AUMatt to see if he could do them I havent heard back yet but I bet he's busy being so close to Christmas - so with the instructions given in hand ( they are really good) - I might have a bash myself There is still time AUmattBTW where did the Solder wick come from - Jaycar? Scoot
Paradoxx Colossal Member Member 5,049 Member For: 22y 25d Gender: Male Location: Perth, WA Posted 15/12/05 06:24 AM Author Posted 15/12/05 06:24 AM You can get solder wick from anywhere like jaycar or tricky dickies...Those LEDs should be fine but the ones I am using are made by Liteon... not sure where matt is getting them from but I'm pretty sure it's overseas and they are cheaper than the RS ones... but from what it looks like they will do (as long at they are about 2.8V and 20mA). The 8mcd ones aren't as bright as the second ones listed there, I am pretty sure the ones I'm using are brighter though... almost too bright I think.Keep us posted on how you go scoot Steve
ORSMBA ORSM Ford Cruisers! Legacy Donating Member 319 Member For: 21y 3m 19d Gender: Male Location: Melbourne Posted 15/12/05 12:09 PM Posted 15/12/05 12:09 PM Dunno what happened Scooter, I thought I pm'ed you. Been a busy few weeks. Check your pm now Matt
Dagabond Bored Member Administrator 35,722 Member For: 23y 10m 4d Gender: Male Location: Dé·jà vu Posted 29/12/05 02:13 AM Posted 29/12/05 02:13 AM MattJust thought I'd let you know that the switches that we wacked in the ute are illuminated whenever the igintion is on and not just with the lights on. Dont know if this is the way there set up or not....Thought this might help with the new boards you have coming.Doesnt worry me that there on as they draw bugger all power and you dont notice unless its dark and about to exit the car.
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