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Posted by Alex C. [Email] (more from Alex C.) on Thu, 5 Feb 2004 08:28:41
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I just wanted to let everyone know about my experiment with LED dash lights. I saw Snake's website and based my experiment on his, but increased the output a little bit. I used four (2 for each side) 2600 mcd blue LEDs (3.7V 30mA max) from Radio Shack and 220 ohm 1/2 watt resistors. I drilled holes in each of the bulb holders for the dash lights. I then used two LEDs on each side and one 220 ohm resistor on each side. I soldered wires to the outside metal contacts on the holders and then to the resistors and the other contacts on the LEDs. Note: since LEDs are one way only make sure that the sides that you solder to the resistor are the same (the two contacts coming out of the LED are different lengths). I used shrink wrap throughout the process to make sure that everything was properly insulated. I wish my digital camera still worked so that I could post pictures. It is a noticable improvement, and the blue green cast looks great and seems to react well with the coating on the instruments. this was a very easy to do improvement that cost less than fifteen bucks.
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