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09-29-2019, 08:44 PM
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| I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: North Idaho
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|  LED Storage
I am one of those freaks that makes my own lighting systems, as a result, I have a ready supply of LEDs (nothing worse than when you are ready to build and don't have the parts). Currently I am using electrical tape containers (3M) to store and organize my LEDs. This works, but it can be come a little unwieldy. Anyone have a better/different system for LED storage?  Untitled by Scott O, on FlickrIn case you are wondering, my LED of choice are Common Sense LEDs. So far I have had great success with them, they come prewired with the load resistor, put out a good amount of light, and they have a very wide voltage range. Last edited by Greatscott; 10-06-2019 at 09:50 PM. |
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09-29-2019, 09:11 PM
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| I wanna be Dave Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: US
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Thanks for the info. I just checked them out. I like the kits that do brake lights, turn signals, etc, but that will have to wait for my second creamer. I'm new to crawlers (as in, I don't even have one...yet...but, it's on its way), as I've primarily been "going fast" (buggies, SCTs & STs, on indoor clay track). Figured, it was time to learn to "slow down". I've got an Axial Capra 1.9 on the way, and, while it already includes a lightbar, I plan on installing LEDs in the headlight buckets, plus I'd like to add a 4-LED bar to the "grill". I won't need a controller, though, as I'll be using some Futaba CPS-1 units, allowing me to remotely turn each light group on/off from my Tx. ~ More peace, love, laughter, & kindness would make the world a MUCH better place |
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09-30-2019, 04:11 AM
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| Rock Crawler Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Calgary
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I like to buy LEDs with internal resistors so I can hook up directly to 3S, they only cost about a buck each from Digikey. Those buggers are bright and come in 3mm and 5mm, all the right colors too. |
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09-30-2019, 04:19 AM
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| I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: california under the rock im crawling on
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i just keep them in the zip lock bag they came in and keep the baggies in a coffee can i buy them in bulk 100pcs for $2 plenty of extras incase i mess up lol
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10-01-2019, 10:07 AM
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| Rock Stacker  Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Camberley, uk
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As a newbie to crawling and trucks, I hadn't thought about lighting systems. Thankfully I have an electronics and embedded programming background so I think I will build my own lighting system too. For my LEDs, I buy them in bulk and they come in little plastic cases, top row are 5mm, bottom row 3mm, all sorts of colours in separate sections (some I won't use on the truck but a lot I will).
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10-02-2019, 08:49 AM
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| Rock Stacker Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Arlington
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Plano boxes... They come in a bunch of sizes and shapes. Many have adjustable compartments.
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10-02-2019, 12:10 PM
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| I wanna be Dave  Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Corruptifornia
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 As OP mentioned using the 3M electrical tape boxes, I've had many of them crack to pieces unfortunately. | |
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10-02-2019, 02:22 PM
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| Moderator   Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: PA
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Your method looks pretty good and it's cheap. If you have a local Container Store they are awesome to browse. They aren't cheap, but you can get deals or find similar items online. https://www.containerstore.com |
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10-02-2019, 04:43 PM
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| I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Humboldt county
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3D print your own boxes maybe? I just use bags to store the majority of my random parts, those bags get packed away in boxes. I even have bags full of bags lol, I keep the useful ones I get from kits and various parts and try to reuse them. |
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10-03-2019, 07:03 AM
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| I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: North Idaho
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10-06-2019, 08:58 PM
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| I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: North Idaho
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Here is what I came up with... The first print I did didn't adhere well to the bed and I had to stop the print about an hour in. This turned out to be a good thing, because I realized I had to modify the design to make it work properly.  Untitled by Scott O, on Flickr Untitled by Scott O, on FlickrWhen the first print failed I tested the tape canisters and realized that they would wobble around, so I added steps...  Untitled by Scott O, on FlickrAll mounted up...  Untitled by Scott O, on Flickr
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10-06-2019, 09:22 PM
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| I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Humboldt county
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Nice work  I've had many prints where I'll see it taking shape and realize I completely forgot something. Its like I get tunnel vision when staring at the design so close. |
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10-07-2019, 10:30 AM
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| Moderator Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: PA
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That's cool. Nice work!
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