Author Topic: IC's Interesting LED Gauge Lighting (Read 59849 times)

tweakin · « **Reply #200 on:** January 30, 2011, 02:24:16 PM »

Thats were I got the led info, thanks Industrial for the great idea.

I did mine yesterday but I used a flexible led strip in red and put it lower in the gauge housing to illuminate a bit more than the numbers since mine are white with black numbers.

Industrial Cafe · « **Reply #201 on:** February 06, 2011, 07:09:38 AM »

that looks really good! i think I might redo mine with those strips.
I"d also like to make a way for them to be easily replaced.

tweakin · « **Reply #202 on:** February 06, 2011, 09:56:32 AM »

Thanks man. That is the difficult part (replacing). Led's should last longer but nothing is forever. The bendable strips look to be pretty solid and completely enclosed in soft/rubbery plastic for protection. Only time will tell.

Quote from: Industrial Cafe on February 06, 2011, 07:09:38 AM

that looks really good! i think I might redo mine with those strips.
I"d also like to make a way for them to be easily replaced.

kwaggs27 · « **Reply #203 on:** February 13, 2011, 06:28:59 PM »

Are the gauges on a '71 500 the same size as the 750 or 550? And it sounds like the 90mm halo's are the ones to use to clear the odo reset? I see alot of angel eyes on ebay for $9 a pair.

Industrial Cafe · « **Reply #204 on:** February 14, 2011, 04:25:33 PM »

they're different sizes. you gotta measure your gauge and go from there.

kwaggs27 · « **Reply #205 on:** March 02, 2011, 05:31:57 PM »

Well I finally opened up my speedo gauge and measured the face and it is 75mm. It is also made out of metal not of tinted glass. It is a 72 cb500 and the gauges seem small compared to that of my 550. I like the smaller gauges but I cannot find a 75mm LED ring. I think I may just use the led light rope and form it around the underside of the face and see how well it lights up. I will have to adhere the vinyl overlay directly over the top of the metal face unless someone knows of an alternative gauge face that will fit that is made from the glass??? I would like the light to shine through the overlay and not just around the outside edge.

-CB-Jamie- · « **Reply #206 on:** March 03, 2011, 12:45:18 AM »

Just done my gauges over last few days after seeing this thread a few weeks ago, Thanks IC for the motivation

For anyone whose thinking of using the LED strips I used them and they turned out very well. I also used red flourescent paint on the needle and the ring around the inside of the gauge and it really makes them stand out in the dark. I just siliconed the strips in place at the bottom and the 24 LED strip was prety much the exact size. Had to solder on heavier wires though as the ones that came on them were patethic. These are on a 400f by the way.

cameron · « **Reply #207 on:** March 03, 2011, 04:36:07 PM »

that is effing sweet.

This was a great idea, IC.

Zaipai · « **Reply #208 on:** March 03, 2011, 05:58:30 PM »

I agree, Jamies LED gauge lights are awesome. They look perfect!

.: Scott :.

Old75_ratafe · « **Reply #209 on:** March 03, 2011, 09:59:32 PM »

bada$$ those turned out great.

flybox1 · « **Reply #210 on:** March 09, 2011, 01:39:33 PM »

similar to the ones CB Jamie used @ $3.50 ea....
http://www.ledlightsworld.com/95-inch-flexible-grill-led-strip-motorcycle-car-lights-24leds-p-122.html?zenid=4jsev9dhpl3mr65m14tj3ti9m0

Industrial Cafe · « **Reply #211 on:** March 13, 2011, 11:31:58 AM »

i agree, CB Jamie's setup is really cool. i may go and do that next time i tear the gauges down.

brettster26 · « **Reply #212 on:** March 15, 2011, 06:32:39 PM »

Great post guys.... I am no electrician and i have very little experience with electricity but i am confused with how to wire these... Do i have to cut the wires that come on them and replace with better wires or can i just use the stock wires... also my stock gauges have 2 bulbs how do i wire these? I saw the first post but the gob of silicone kinda hide what was done...

If you guys could help me out that would be awesome!

Thanks

apex_seeking · « **Reply #213 on:** March 15, 2011, 06:56:48 PM »

I just did mine and I had a couple of extra light harnesses. I found the crappiest ones and cut the rubber boot off of one side. The other side I left alone. I ran the new wires through on of the holes for the lights and then used the boots to seal up the light holes. Now wire the new light to the cut you made earlier. There is probably a better way but I figured this would work for me, and it does.

cameron · « **Reply #214 on:** March 16, 2011, 04:15:44 PM »

Quote from: brettster26 on March 15, 2011, 06:32:39 PM

Great post guys.... I am no electrician and i have very little experience with electricity but i am confused with how to wire these... Do i have to cut the wires that come on them and replace with better wires or can i just use the stock wires... also my stock gauges have 2 bulbs how do i wire these? I saw the first post but the gob of silicone kinda hide what was done...

If you guys could help me out that would be awesome!

Thanks

Hey..
the wiring is kind of up to you.
I wanted it to be totally reversible, so I took two of those little light bulbs and broke the glass out of them.
Then I wired the wires that came with the Halos into the light bulb housing... making a direct-replacement. My halos didn't have TOO thin of wires though. If I wanted to change them, the solder points were quite exposed.

regarding the other socket? Just take the bulb out.

brettster26 · « **Reply #215 on:** March 16, 2011, 05:07:31 PM »

Awesome idea... did you just solder each wire to one of the two wires in the light bulb? That seems like a great idea...

apex_seeking · « **Reply #216 on:** March 16, 2011, 05:24:54 PM »

I couldn't get the solder to stick to the outside (or the ground, I suppose) of the housing. Which is why I went the route I did. That and I had extra harnesses.

cameron · « **Reply #217 on:** March 16, 2011, 08:14:21 PM »

Quote from: brettster26 on March 16, 2011, 05:07:31 PM

Awesome idea... did you just solder each wire to one of the two wires in the light bulb? That seems like a great idea...

Not the wires.. but the solder points in the bulb base.

It is a tiny little job, but that is what I do

Old75_ratafe · « **Reply #218 on:** March 16, 2011, 11:59:38 PM »

I just picked up a set of crappy (but rebuildable) gauges for $35 looks like its my turn to try this finally.

wannabridin · « **Reply #219 on:** March 17, 2011, 12:54:21 AM »

Quote from: cameron on March 16, 2011, 08:14:21 PM

Quote from: brettster26 on March 16, 2011, 05:07:31 PM
Awesome idea... did you just solder each wire to one of the two wires in the light bulb? That seems like a great idea...

Not the wires.. but the solder points in the bulb base.

It is a tiny little job, but that is what I do

Just FYI, you can buy those bases new with fresh wires coming out of them. I dont remember where I've seen them, but I know you can get new ones to avoid 35 year old solder points. Good idea nonetheless!!

brettster26 · « **Reply #220 on:** March 22, 2011, 11:36:54 AM »

if anyone knows where you can buy the basis mentioned above that would be awesome!

cameron · « **Reply #221 on:** March 22, 2011, 08:31:29 PM »

So.. I forget which product number it is exactly... so you would have to do some measuring.. but I think this would totally do the trick:

http://www.superbrightleds.com/cgi-bin/store/index.cgi?action=DispPage&Page2Disp=%2Fspecs%2FG4BP-G4-adapters.htm

They also have empty bases on that site...
second item down:
http://www.superbrightleds.com/cgi-bin/store/index.cgi?action=DispPage&category=&Page2Disp=%2Fpt%2Fsocks.html

brettster26 · « **Reply #222 on:** March 23, 2011, 07:15:25 AM »

Great! I love this Forum! So much useful information and help! Thanks!

cameron · « **Reply #223 on:** June 14, 2011, 06:10:46 PM »

PS.. I never think I posted a good AFTER shot.. so here it is

Old75_ratafe · « **Reply #224 on:** June 21, 2011, 01:40:09 AM »

wow those turned out awesome cam. 14k lucky sob lol.

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