quick ? about LED
03-20-2002, 06:25 PM
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Originally posted by Toolrocks
I just read in another thread that the LEDs weren't bright at all. I tried some of the hyperwhite LEDs behind my gauge cluster and they were duller than the factory 194s
Just to keep you on your toes.
I just read in another thread that the LEDs weren't bright at all. I tried some of the hyperwhite LEDs behind my gauge cluster and they were duller than the factory 194s
Just to keep you on your toes.
Really? I thought LEDs make it bright. I try to search on LED and I only find where people said that they are brighter than factory bulbs. Can you show me the thread? Thanks
03-20-2002, 06:30 PM
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Originally posted by Toolrocks
I just read in another thread that the LEDs weren't bright at all. I tried some of the hyperwhite LEDs behind my gauge cluster and they were duller than the factory 194sJust to keep you on your toes.
I just read in another thread that the LEDs weren't bright at all. I tried some of the hyperwhite LEDs behind my gauge cluster and they were duller than the factory 194s
Just to keep you on your toes.
Really? I thought LEDs make it bright. I try to search on LED and I only find where people said that they are brighter than factory bulbs. Can you show me the thread? Thanks.
03-20-2002, 06:57 PM
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You got to do some searching friend
There are different types of bulbs. Some say they are LED's and only have a single filament in them. Others actually will contain multiple LED's and will be much brighter.
Depends on what you are trying to make brighter. different ways to skin a cat...
Good luck and do a search for bulbs or LED's. Also, dmbmaxima just had a post about where to get the brightest LED"S.
DL
Depends on what you are trying to make brighter. different ways to skin a cat...
Good luck and do a search for bulbs or LED's. Also, dmbmaxima just had a post about where to get the brightest LED"S.
DL
03-20-2002, 09:50 PM
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www.geocities.com/multiplexor_2000/images.html
the link above should bring you to some pics i took of my cluster with blue leds in the back.
I bought a pair from autodynamic.com
32$ CDN
the link above should bring you to some pics i took of my cluster with blue leds in the back.
I bought a pair from autodynamic.com
32$ CDN
03-21-2002, 05:56 AM
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03-21-2002, 06:00 AM
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03-21-2002, 08:36 AM
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Why LEDs may not be brighter
I think the issue here is light scattering. The LED produces a more focused beam than the filament bulbs. As such, you'll find the LED very bright directly head on, but dim from off-center views. That might be why they don't work well for some applications like the gauges.
03-21-2002, 08:52 AM
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It depends on the viewing angle of the LED >>
Originally posted by Gary95
I think the issue here is light scattering. The LED produces a more focused beam than the filament bulbs. As such, you'll find the LED very bright directly head on, but dim from off-center views. That might be why they don't work well for some applications like the gauges.
I think the issue here is light scattering. The LED produces a more focused beam than the filament bulbs. As such, you'll find the LED very bright directly head on, but dim from off-center views. That might be why they don't work well for some applications like the gauges.
I think these replace 194s
03-21-2002, 03:09 PM
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Re: It depends on the viewing angle of the LED >>
Originally posted by Albertt
There are LEDs with 120 degree viewing angles that are suitable for gauges.
I think these replace 194s
There are LEDs with 120 degree viewing angles that are suitable for gauges.
I think these replace 194s
03-21-2002, 04:46 PM
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Re: Re: It depends on the viewing angle of the LED >>
Originally posted by Gary95
I see what you mean. LEDtronics is quite impressive, although I find their pricing outrageously high for retail consumer applications (probably just fine for industrial/commercial).
I see what you mean. LEDtronics is quite impressive, although I find their pricing outrageously high for retail consumer applications (probably just fine for industrial/commercial).
03-22-2002, 09:13 AM
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Re: Re: Re: It depends on the viewing angle of the LED >>
Originally posted by Gotrice4
Their pricing is because they use many more LED's than say APC. So they will be brighter and will actually come with a 10 year warranty...
Their pricing is because they use many more LED's than say APC. So they will be brighter and will actually come with a 10 year warranty...
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