The ULTIMATE LED Instrument Cluster...sneak peek!
06-20-2006, 04:20 AM
#1
The ULTIMATE LED Instrument Cluster...sneak peek!
I'll have this done in a week or two...just waiting on some LEDs right now. 
This was a very rough prototype utilizing 28 SMT LEDs and a TO220 voltage regulator for stability..I should have a cleaner one done this week.
This was a very rough prototype utilizing 28 SMT LEDs and a TO220 voltage regulator for stability..I should have a cleaner one done this week.
06-20-2006, 04:40 AM
#5
Originally Posted by SEmy2K2go
How many red top Optima's are you going to need to run all of these lighting mods you've added?
Looks good BTW.
Looks good BTW.
The cluster will be running 13.2 amps when all is said in done, which I think is on par with the 4 filament style bulbe in there.
06-20-2006, 10:18 AM
#11
Originally Posted by jeepik
looks good, but can they be dimmed???
yes, no?
06-20-2006, 10:21 AM
#12
Originally Posted by ikalinin
I'm pretty sure they can be. They just don't have as many dim settings as reg. bulbs. Why I think so, is b/c when I put LEDs in the interior, when doors close the lights inside dim.. and the LEDs dimmed too.. So i think these will dim too. ?!?
yes, no?
yes, no?
06-20-2006, 12:33 PM
#15
Originally Posted by frankd121
LED's will dim, but not as linearly as a normal bulb.
Originally Posted by bigEL
So did you actually pull the needles off your gauges, or is that just a junk piece for practice?
start mass producing these because everyone is going to want one
I want to get this done soon as it will put me over the 200 mark for number of LEDs in my car. I think I will break 400 once the exterior lighting is done.
06-20-2006, 01:16 PM
#18
Originally Posted by Metal Maxima
...the funny part. This mod can be done WITHOUT removing the needles. Keep in mind this is just a very early shot of things to come, my friends.
06-20-2006, 01:23 PM
#19
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Originally Posted by Metal Maxima
I think I have about 6 HOW-TOs and not a one has been
'stuck'
'stuck'
06-20-2006, 02:15 PM
#21
Is just going to be the backing and then the LED's? Wont they still shine through as green because of that whole Blue backing on the cluster?
any particular difference within the ones u used and the 3mm i've been practicing on?
06-20-2006, 02:18 PM
#22
Originally Posted by FriscoMaxima
speak for yourself
You continue post-trolling one more time I am going to make it my sole effort to see you have a nice little 'vacation' from the .org for your incessant bad mouthing of others. You have pissed ALOT of .org vets off already, and a search into your post history only further incriminates you.
06-20-2006, 02:35 PM
#23
Originally Posted by Metal Maxima
This will be the first and last time I warn you.
You continue post-trolling one more time I am going to make it my sole effort to see you have a nice little 'vacation' from the .org for your incessant bad mouthing of others. You have pissed ALOT of .org vets off already, and a search into your post history only further incriminates you.
You continue post-trolling one more time I am going to make it my sole effort to see you have a nice little 'vacation' from the .org for your incessant bad mouthing of others. You have pissed ALOT of .org vets off already, and a search into your post history only further incriminates you.
as for your mod....your the kind of leds metal
06-20-2006, 02:40 PM
#24
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Originally Posted by The Law
thats so true...reading some many of this guys post has gotten a few people upset....and i can say that some of his post are pretty upsetting
as for your mod....your the kind of leds metal
as for your mod....your the kind of leds metal
06-20-2006, 02:48 PM
#25
thats so true...reading some many of this guys post has gotten a few people upset....and i can say that some of his post are pretty upsetting
lol i think he meant king... people... kind maybe so... jk ... thanx for the info on the leds metal...
06-20-2006, 03:55 PM
#27
Originally Posted by Metal Maxima
lol. I'll try and post some more details info on the LEDs tonight.
06-20-2006, 04:51 PM
#28
Originally Posted by Metal Maxima
This will be the first and last time I warn you.
You continue post-trolling one more time I am going to make it my sole effort to see you have a nice little 'vacation' from the .org for your incessant bad mouthing of others. You have pissed ALOT of .org vets off already, and a search into your post history only further incriminates you.
You continue post-trolling one more time I am going to make it my sole effort to see you have a nice little 'vacation' from the .org for your incessant bad mouthing of others. You have pissed ALOT of .org vets off already, and a search into your post history only further incriminates you.
....and good job on the gauges! But wouldn't an I35 gauge cluster be easier? 
06-20-2006, 05:02 PM
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Originally Posted by n3985
But wouldn't an I35 gauge cluster be easier?
Yeah, but then he wouldn't be able to say "I have 28 LED's just in my speedometer!". Good job Metal, lookin forward to reading up on how you do this one.
06-20-2006, 05:02 PM
#30
Originally Posted by n3985
My search of his post history = him installing this uber high wattage HID simulation kit ....and good job on the gauges! But wouldn't an I35 gauge cluster be easier?
....and good job on the gauges! But wouldn't an I35 gauge cluster be easier? 
At this point in time, I have close to 145 LEDs in my car. The OEM cluster, even with the backsides sanded and 4 Polarg bulbs in there, is simply NOT BRIGHT ENOUGH.
06-20-2006, 09:17 PM
#35
Originally Posted by Metal Maxima
This will be the first and last time I warn you.
You continue post-trolling one more time I am going to make it my sole effort to see you have a nice little 'vacation' from the .org for your incessant bad mouthing of others. You have pissed ALOT of .org vets off already, and a search into your post history only further incriminates you.
You continue post-trolling one more time I am going to make it my sole effort to see you have a nice little 'vacation' from the .org for your incessant bad mouthing of others. You have pissed ALOT of .org vets off already, and a search into your post history only further incriminates you.
say metal, that would be a good project you may want to embark on FOR CHANGE. I think those blinking lights are getting to your head. if you only knew how many people YOU pissed off, you'd lock yourself in a closet with your leds and cluster. But you are just too deep in denial to even care. You think that you are the only one on this forum who has complete understanding of everything. sorry to pop your bubble, but you are cynical, stubborn, annoying and IGNORANT. When you have nothing useful to post in a thread, you just make some stupid comment that pisses the originator off. and then when people start telling you the truth, you make yourself look like a victim. that's just pathetic. and who said i have a problem with anyone else on this org? see, that is just an example of your denial, you are starting to believe your own imaginary things.
Hopefully, this is my last message to you, because even though i tried becomeing friends with you, every comment you make just assures me that you are the last person i want to have anything to do with. DO NOT post in my threads, i just DO NOT CARE about your worthless opinion. plus there's nothing useful you can contribute anyways, since i know how to operate a LED off a car battery. just some friendly advice, take those 145 LEDs you have on your car and use them to locate a stick that's been up your a$$ for at least as long as i know you. i know that inside you there is a rational human being trying to get out, so use those LEDs to guide him .
06-20-2006, 10:00 PM
#38
Originally Posted by FriscoMaxima
there are plenty of MY threads with his "comments"
06-21-2006, 05:50 AM
#40
Originally Posted by FriscoMaxima
there are plenty of MY threads with his "comments"
If you don't like his comments. Use the Ignore button.
I have over 220 leds in my car, so what would you like to say about me? "After 10,5xx posts, how could you post this"
