HOW-TO WORKLOG: LED Loaded Instrument Cluster (+60 LEDs!) BRIGHTEST ORG CLUSTER YET
07-05-2006, 08:19 AM
#84
Originally Posted by merovi
I could have swore you said this was being done without removing the needles...
For 5th gens and lower, yes.
Additional pics coming up tonight...all I have left to do is color my needles (not sure what color yet) and pulg her back in!!!
07-05-2006, 05:05 PM
#89
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Awesome work Metal, I wonder how things may look with Blue LED's. I'm a little surprise you didn't for that since You have all those Blue Led's in your interior overhaul.
I may have to try this with blue for my max just to see.
I may have to try this with blue for my max just to see.
07-05-2006, 06:29 PM
#91
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Originally Posted by Metal Maxima
Just a different way of doing this. Problem with your suggested circut breaker would be that when and if it does see high current I would have to reset the switch everytime it blew. Additionally, it would require that the entire circut be reworked if I did something. The VR just cuts everything off at the pass.
nah, you just use a self resetting ckt breaker. you set the dimmer to full dim, and bring it back up... no big deal.
also from what i understand, thermal runaway is usually under higher current/diode ckts, yea?
07-05-2006, 07:12 PM
#92
Originally Posted by BewstAdd1ct
nah, you just use a self resetting ckt breaker. you set the dimmer to full dim, and bring it back up... no big deal.
also from what i understand, thermal runaway is usually under higher current/diode ckts, yea?
You certainley seem to know your stuff, I am looking forward to your version of this.
07-05-2006, 08:04 PM
#93
STEP XII - NEEDLE LEDs
Last but certainley not least is the needle LEDs. As you can see we will be using a 4-LED array with no resistor. We will not be needing one since the circut is regulated at 12V. I did this in white as I was out of blue LEDs, but I still have yet another trick up my sleeve!
Simply make a PCB square, solder the LEDs in place, and go! I also enlarged the size of the hole for the OME needle to allow alot more of the LED to blow up the needle.
Last but certainley not least is the needle LEDs. As you can see we will be using a 4-LED array with no resistor. We will not be needing one since the circut is regulated at 12V. I did this in white as I was out of blue LEDs, but I still have yet another trick up my sleeve!
Simply make a PCB square, solder the LEDs in place, and go! I also enlarged the size of the hole for the OME needle to allow alot more of the LED to blow up the needle.
07-05-2006, 08:11 PM
#96
Originally Posted by djfrestyl
Gawd those are bright.
Dan, in the "comfort" thread in the Brakes/Susp forum, I posted I've got an Otto FSTB if you're interested. Good condition, you can have it for a couple bucks.
Dan, in the "comfort" thread in the Brakes/Susp forum, I posted I've got an Otto FSTB if you're interested. Good condition, you can have it for a couple bucks.
Yes, yes, yes. Consider it sold!
Oh, I will be hitting you up soon about when we are going to be doing my suspension. Probably in the next few weeks. 
07-08-2006, 02:32 PM
#98
SUCCESS!!!!!
Everything is back in, I am going to take some picture tonight (to do it justice). I really should have done the needle-mount LEDs in blue, perhaps I will take care of this at a later date, I want to see what it looks like at night.
Oh, and I only have a single project left for THE overhaul, so, suffice to say, I am quite excited!!!
Special thanks go to Barc for checking his cluster to provide me the reference values for the gauges...I lost the paper I wrote them down on.
Everything is back in, I am going to take some picture tonight (to do it justice). I really should have done the needle-mount LEDs in blue, perhaps I will take care of this at a later date, I want to see what it looks like at night.
Oh, and I only have a single project left for THE overhaul, so, suffice to say, I am quite excited!!!
Special thanks go to Barc for checking his cluster to provide me the reference values for the gauges...I lost the paper I wrote them down on.
07-08-2006, 06:57 PM
#99
STEP XIII - ENJOY!
The last step will involve tapping power leads. Simply tap off of an OEM positive lead and ground the two wires as previously described. These pictures suck total *****, I'm using my fiancee's camera. I'll have more pictures up tommorow. It's bright. OFFENSIVLEY BRIGHT. Puts and Accord to shame bright. SO, if you're looking for an INSANELY bright cluster, follow these steps! Good luck!
The last step will involve tapping power leads. Simply tap off of an OEM positive lead and ground the two wires as previously described. These pictures suck total *****, I'm using my fiancee's camera. I'll have more pictures up tommorow. It's bright. OFFENSIVLEY BRIGHT. Puts and Accord to shame bright. SO, if you're looking for an INSANELY bright cluster, follow these steps! Good luck!
07-09-2006, 07:17 PM
#106
Originally Posted by Metal Maxima
Special thanks go to Barc for checking his cluster to provide me the reference values for the gauges...I lost the paper I wrote them down on.
Let me know if I can help out any more.
wow.....
that looks so nice
07-11-2006, 05:27 AM
#109
Hey I recognize that cluster!! lol The reason you do not see any needles 2 Maximus 4, is because Dan is using for the test fit my old cluster that was a complete **** up which includes needles I colored blue thinking it would still diffuse the light but it didnt. When metal puts his cluster back in (the SE Cluster) it will no doubt be more spectacular. Great job Dan!
07-11-2006, 05:33 AM
#110
Originally Posted by EdgeX
Hey I recognize that cluster!! lol The reason you do not see any needles 2 Maximus 4, is because Dan is using for the test fit my old cluster that was a complete **** up which includes needles I colored blue thinking it would still diffuse the light but it didnt. When metal puts his cluster back in (the SE Cluster) it will no doubt be more spectacular. Great job Dan!
07-12-2006, 09:50 AM
#113
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Originally Posted by SilverMX
When I do this I'm definetly using softer lights i think. I may try a blue with red needle. Granted the dimmer should still work with this, right Metal?
Awesome job though, cheers Metal.
Awesome job though, cheers Metal.
07-12-2006, 10:09 AM
#114
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Originally Posted by Metal Maxima
SUPPLIES
I purchased the majority of these items from mouser.com. All of these items can be found there A LOT cheaper than what you’d find at Radio Shack. I will update the list with part numbers later on, as to make it easier to find them on the site.
I purchased the majority of these items from mouser.com. All of these items can be found there A LOT cheaper than what you’d find at Radio Shack. I will update the list with part numbers later on, as to make it easier to find them on the site.
07-12-2006, 01:15 PM
#115
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This project is definitely not for the "light" hearted (LOL). It looks great I am a little concerned about how bright it is. I am going to look back in the thread to see if someone mentioned if you are still able to dim them.
07-20-2006, 08:41 AM
#118
Originally Posted by EdgeX
Hey I recognize that cluster!! lol The reason you do not see any needles 2 Maximus 4, is because Dan is using for the test fit my old cluster that was a complete **** up which includes needles I colored blue thinking it would still diffuse the light but it didnt. When metal puts his cluster back in (the SE Cluster) it will no doubt be more spectacular. Great job Dan!
