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BigB_117 · 08-01-2009, 12:47 PM

I'm planning to add some lights to the scaler I'm working on.

Wireing up basic headlights, tail-lights, etc. looks pretty straight forward, but I've seen a few light control box's that give you working brake lights, backup lights, or even turn signals.

I don't really need turn signals but brake lights and backup lights would be really sweet.

So, who make's a good led control box? I've seen some that were made for drifter's, one that was made for a Baja 5B, etc. and I really have no idea what's good.

Ideally I would like to run:
headlights
tailights
working brake lights
corner/marker lights
working backup lights
a few rock lights
and a few offroad type lights on the bumper.

Any suggestions or tips?

Thanks!

caprinut · 08-01-2009, 12:58 PM

Both rc4wd and 3Racing have light kits like that..

Me too don't wanna run turn signals (I think it looks stuped when the turn signal go on, on every turn of the wheel).
It is simply to not conect the wire that goes to the steering servo, voila no turn signals..

In most cases you can run more led's on the suplyed kit, they can then be used as side markers...

BigB_117 · 08-01-2009, 01:29 PM

thanks, I'll check those out

Has anyone tried this light controller from PunkRC?

http://www.punkrc.com/index.php?main...products_id=17

I like that each led is programmable, and the description make's it sound like the brake lights come on when you slow, not only when you stop.

meao · 08-01-2009, 02:37 PM

And, why don´t you make your custom led box using broken servos?.

Follow the pics on this thread:

http://zonacrawling.com/foros/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=1920

It´s very difficult for me to explain it in english, but I think the pics explain themselves.

Here you can see the "custom led box" working:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V_N_M32Vvj0

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FeBBDLb1TlM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HXWp2x2MFBw

This way you can run brushless or brushed motors just using an "Y" cable with the trothlechannel to the "led box".

Greetings, Carlos.

meao · 08-01-2009, 07:48 PM

I forgot an important Tip:

It's necessary to center the pot to work correctly. Better if you change it for 2 2k2 resistors.

BigB_117 · 08-01-2009, 07:52 PM

That's a pretty cool use of old parts

Charlie · 08-01-2009, 10:10 PM

That's Pretty Darned Sweet right there!

Gotta get that all translated and make one now! Big B we could team up on this little project for sure!

You find the parts, I'll make it all happen!

08-01-2009, 12:47 PM	#1
BigB_117 RCC Addict Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Sebastopol CA Posts: 1,525	Led control box for a scaler? I'm planning to add some lights to the scaler I'm working on. Wireing up basic headlights, tail-lights, etc. looks pretty straight forward, but I've seen a few light control box's that give you working brake lights, backup lights, or even turn signals. I don't really need turn signals but brake lights and backup lights would be really sweet. So, who make's a good led control box? I've seen some that were made for drifter's, one that was made for a Baja 5B, etc. and I really have no idea what's good. Ideally I would like to run: headlights tailights working brake lights corner/marker lights working backup lights a few rock lights and a few offroad type lights on the bumper. Any suggestions or tips? Thanks!

08-01-2009, 12:58 PM	#2
caprinut Pebble Pounder Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Arendal,Norway Posts: 125	Both rc4wd and 3Racing have light kits like that.. Me too don't wanna run turn signals (I think it looks stuped when the turn signal go on, on every turn of the wheel). It is simply to not conect the wire that goes to the steering servo, voila no turn signals.. In most cases you can run more led's on the suplyed kit, they can then be used as side markers...

08-01-2009, 01:29 PM	#3
BigB_117 RCC Addict Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Sebastopol CA Posts: 1,525	thanks, I'll check those out Has anyone tried this light controller from PunkRC? http://www.punkrc.com/index.php?main...products_id=17 I like that each led is programmable, and the description make's it sound like the brake lights come on when you slow, not only when you stop.

08-01-2009, 02:37 PM	#4
meao Pebble Pounder Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Spain Posts: 103	And, why don´t you make your custom led box using broken servos?. Follow the pics on this thread: http://zonacrawling.com/foros/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=1920 It´s very difficult for me to explain it in english, but I think the pics explain themselves. Here you can see the "custom led box" working: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V_N_M32Vvj0 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FeBBDLb1TlM http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HXWp2x2MFBw This way you can run brushless or brushed motors just using an "Y" cable with the trothlechannel to the "led box". Greetings, Carlos.

08-01-2009, 07:48 PM	#5
meao Pebble Pounder Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Spain Posts: 103	I forgot an important Tip: It's necessary to center the pot to work correctly. Better if you change it for 2 2k2 resistors.

08-01-2009, 07:52 PM	#6
BigB_117 RCC Addict Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Sebastopol CA Posts: 1,525	That's a pretty cool use of old parts

08-01-2009, 10:10 PM	#7
Charlie Rock Crawler Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Hobbywing Posts: 552	That's Pretty Darned Sweet right there! Gotta get that all translated and make one now! Big B we could team up on this little project for sure! You find the parts, I'll make it all happen!

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