how can i make a wedge led from an led w/ no base? do i need like a PCB? or can i use paper? if anyone can help me out, i appreciate it.

 

all depends where its going, i would say paper bad, if its being flush mounted glueing or el taping is ur best route, or even hot glueing from the back. other than that, abs plastic is ur friend.

 

Just get the PCB from Radio shack and wire in series. Cost like $2 for a 4"x4" sheet

 

i c...... yeah, i might just get the PCB...... HOWEVER..... i have a problem w/ my LEDS. i tried twisting the 2 ends of the LED and connecting them to the 194 base holder in the sidemarker. it would come on for a split second, then never turn back on. do you know why this is?

 

prolly blew them, cus they need resistors.

 

12v will pwn any single LED in an instant. You need a resistor of at least +500ohms when powering 12v to a single LED

 

if youre trying to use hi-intensity leds, know that they are rated for about 3 volts

if you want to used a set of led as a side marker, you have to get 4 leds, weld them in a serial circuit which will keep them happy

FYI, you can even get leds to work on 115v AC.....get 35 of them in SERIAL, and they will work.....i was dubious since they are supposed to work in DC....but after trying it...it works
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