I like the idea or programmable led's..this and the other led project both look cool.
Cant wait to see your lights in action
My only thing (and this is just personal preference) is I prefer the regular look of the tail lights over a solid peice.
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I like the idea or programmable led's..this and the other led project both look cool.
Cant wait to see your lights in action
My only thing (and this is just personal preference) is I prefer the regular look of the tail lights over a solid peice.
Rob Depew
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I'm trying to make it a bolt on install, so that you don't have to modify any part of the car to install it, and you will be able to re-install the factory lights at any time.
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Hmm..gives me an idea to see how hard to create a stock looking facade that fits over your design...
Rob Depew
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Mine only had 2 LEDs...
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Awesome project, can't wait to see how it turns out. I'm in Seattle as well, would love to see them in person when you get something together.
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Just seeing how many leds will fit.
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I think I'm going to use 5 or 6 of these to provide the amperage I need. http://www.ebay.com/itm/181849944119
I can use one of these to monitor the amperage draw: http://www.kr4.us/attopilot-voltage-...akout-90a.html
I'm thinking I will use two of these to drive the leds: https://docs.particle.io/datasheets/photon-datasheet/ One for each half of the car. That way if one goes out, then it would be like having a bulb go out on one side of the car.
I might also try doing something like this:
// Adafruit_NeoPixel strip = Adafruit_NeoPixel(PIXEL_COUNT, PIXEL_PIN, PIXEL_TYPE);
row1 strip = Adafruit_NeoPixel(64, 1, WS2812B);
row2 strip = Adafruit_NeoPixel(64, 2, WS2812B);
row3 strip = Adafruit_NeoPixel(64, 3, WS2812B);
row4 strip = Adafruit_NeoPixel(64, 4, WS2812B);
row5 strip = Adafruit_NeoPixel(64, 5, WS2812B);
row6 strip = Adafruit_NeoPixel(64, 6, WS2812B);
row7 strip = Adafruit_NeoPixel(64, 7, WS2812B);
row8 strip = Adafruit_NeoPixel(64, 8, WS2812B);
This way I have the strips isolated so that only 64 leds would go out at a time if there is a failure in the strip.
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The parts look inexpensive...whats the total cost you're looking at?
Rob Depew
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'81 DeLorean 4877 Grey, Auto, 4 wheels
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I haven't added it up yet. I think it's about $15 / per meter (60 leds), $10 each for the step down power converters (I ordered 6). I think I can run about 500 lights per power converter. The most expensive part is the time. and I ordered a new laser cutter to use for this project. That was about $3500, but you can always use someone else's, that just costs you more time.
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My latest drawing of the tail light seems to be just right. That curve on the outside is a bitch.
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