LED lighting system

[KC_JoNeS]

Well, I know there are companies out there that make all kinds of fancy schmancy systems that have blinkers, brake lights, etc...but, in rock crawling, I dont remember one time every using my blinker.

So, I made my own. I basically just drew up some very simple schematics and handed them off to a buddy to cut. So, here is my simple rendition of an LED lighting system.

If you are interrested in purchasing, you can go here to the updated vendor thread.

http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/showthread.php?t=304629




As you can see, the power input is basically designed around 7.5 volt input, which is close to my 7.4 volts from my BEC. I have an RX port connected by power and ground to this 2 pin header here. From the header, I have 330 ohm resistors leading to 10 different LED ports.









I know the system is not complete, but it is a start. Also, I have no desire to go water crossing, so I will not waterproof any of it.

Thanks for looking.

Casey

[jhghah]

Looks good Casey.
Made the trip to scale I see.

Jason

[KC_JoNeS]

Originally Posted by jhghah

Looks good Casey.
Made the trip to scale I see.

Jason

Thanks Jason...man, the scale bug has hit me big. Since I started building this thing, I have not touched my 2.2 crawlers.

I seriously love this Hilux that I am building.

Casey

[Duuuuuuuude]

Originally Posted by KC_JoNeS

the scale bug has hit me big. Since I started building this thing, I have not touched my 2.2 crawlers.

That happens.

I like the lights, clean and simple.

A good shot of conformal coating on the board and some dielectric grease on the pins and plugs should be plenty to water proof them. Its not packed with micro processors or anything...

[KC_JoNeS]

Originally Posted by Duuuuuuuude

That happens.

I like the lights, clean and simple.

A good shot of conformal coating on the board and some dielectric grease on the pins and plugs should be plenty to water proof them. Its not packed with micro processors or anything...

Thanks mate!

Yeah, I agree...I have not greased anything yet, but I did use some tough double sided adhesive to protect the backside from shorting on anything. I am sure that I will make it a bit better over time.

Casey

[Duuuuuuuude]

Originally Posted by KC_JoNeS

Thanks mate!

Yeah, I agree...I have not greased anything yet, but I did use some tough double sided adhesive to protect the backside from shorting on anything. I am sure that I will make it a bit better over time.

Casey

The only reason you'd even have to "waterproof" the thing would be to prevent corrosion. Being a simple low load circuit it would otherwise live happily under water.

[KC_JoNeS]

Originally Posted by Duuuuuuuude

The only reason you'd even have to "waterproof" the thing would be to prevent corrosion. Being a simple low load circuit it would otherwise live happily under water.

Yes, you are correct. But, I pray that I never have the chance to prove it. My frogger decided to jump into the pool when I went to Autralia in December to visit highlucks. That poor thing has not quite recovered.

I hate water.

[Duuuuuuuude]

Originally Posted by KC_JoNeS

Yes, you are correct. But, I pray that I never have the chance to prove it. My frogger decided to jump into the pool when I went to Autralia in December to visit highlucks. That poor thing has not quite recovered.

I hate water.

Doh!


So how soon before we can get our hands on this nifty little item?

Need someone to test their waterproofability for you?

[KC_JoNeS]

Originally Posted by Duuuuuuuude

Doh!


So how soon before we can get our hands on this nifty little item?

Need someone to test their waterproofability for you?

Well, I am sending 5 units to my Autralian "team drivers" today, and they will test it out and see what they think. I am not sure whether or not I will sell these...but, I do have about 30 PCBs made.

Casey

[Duuuuuuuude]

Originally Posted by KC_JoNeS

Well, I am sending 5 units to my Autralian "team drivers" today, and they will test it out and see what they think. I am not sure whether or not I will sell these...but, I do have about 30 PCBs made.

Casey

I think you should...its simple and easy, and not everyone wants blinky lights (I certainly don't) or has the capacity to wire up a system from scratch themselves. Plug-n-play, baby. Don't get no easier than that.

[Highlucks]

Originally Posted by KC_JoNeS

Yes, you are correct. But, I pray that I never have the chance to prove it. My frogger decided to jump into the pool when I went to Autralia in December to visit highlucks. That poor thing has not quite recovered.

I hate water.

Swim little froggy swim.....You should have seen the poor bastards face when it took a flying leap into the deep end. Mean while there is me up to my should in the pool after I dove belly first onto the rocks trying to save it.

F ckin priceless i tell ya.

[team3six]

I want 3, how much Casey?

[KC_JoNeS]

Originally Posted by Duuuuuuuude

I think you should...its simple and easy, and not everyone wants blinky lights (I certainly don't) or has the capacity to wire up a system from scratch themselves. Plug-n-play, baby. Don't get no easier than that.

Well, thanks Dooder. I will definitely consider it. I am sort of working out the details right now on just how to deal with it.

If you want a set, PM me. I am sure I can hook you up.


Casey

[KC_JoNeS]

Originally Posted by team3six

I want 3, how much Casey?

PM sent Norm.

Casey

[DickyT]

One please Mr. Jones Being in Florida, water is inevitable. Would it take well to a plastidip coating or better off in a sealed box just to be on the safe side?

[KC_JoNeS]

Originally Posted by DickyT

One please Mr. Jones Being in Florida, water is inevitable. Would it take well to a plastidip coating or better off in a sealed box just to be on the safe side?

PM sent!

I think something like that could be done so easily. Even easier...a resin type of coating over the pins on the back, along with sealing it in grease after assembly. As Duuuuuude said earlier, this simple LED system wont give up the ghost by being in water. It is too low of a load. Grease it and be done. As for making some plastic case for it....I think that moulding alone would drive my price up too much.

Casey

[DickyT]

Originally Posted by KC_JoNeS

PM sent!

I think something like that could be done so easily. Even easier...a resin type of coating over the pins on the back, along with sealing it in grease after assembly. As Duuuuuude said earlier, this simple LED system wont give up the ghost by being in water. It is too low of a load. Grease it and be done. As for making some plastic case for it....I think that moulding alone would drive my price up too much.

Casey

I was not referring to you making a box.... I'll toss it in the scx10 electronics box or a rat shack project box

[noogles]

I'm interested in one. So I can power the whole thing from a regular 9v battery or 2s?

[KC_JoNeS]

Originally Posted by noogles

I'm interested in one. So I can power the whole thing from a regular 9v battery or 2s?

Yeah...no problem.

Casey

[noogles]

Originally Posted by KC_JoNeS

Yeah...no problem.

Casey

I await your PM good sir.