neons anyone?

Xplorer · 22nd June 2004, 04:41 AM

I have a bunch of neons (in car not undercar) that i am trying to sell. They are almost every size(4",10",15"). Mainly the color red but have some others. The 15" strobes/dances to music, the 10" dances to music, and all of them can be set to just solid lights. I also have a couple 1-into-4 adapters for them. Leave me a message if your interested.

Thanx

Matttcattt · 22nd June 2004, 09:57 AM

Could you post a list of the ones that you have, and prices for each/all of them?

mateo88 · 22nd June 2004, 07:02 PM

Yes, please post prices. I have a friend who might be interested if the price is right.

djQUAN · 23rd June 2004, 07:52 AM

I use blue SMT led's for mine.

I used a total of 210 for the whole SUV, both inside and under. (the 192 is under. 32 in front, 32 in rear, 64 on each side)

Matttcattt · 23rd June 2004, 10:57 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by djQUAN
I use blue SMT led's for mine.

I used a total of 210 for the whole SUV, both inside and under. (the 192 is under. 32 in front, 32 in rear, 64 on each side)

How did you mount them?

djQUAN · 24th June 2004, 02:29 AM

wired the LED's in groups, mounted them on strips of PCB, inserted the PCB into clear hose tubing (for waterproofing) then using nylon ties, strapped it under the car or wherever possible.

turned out to be a lot cheaper (and brighter) than neon.

Matttcattt · 24th June 2004, 07:59 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by djQUAN
wired the LED's in groups, mounted them on strips of PCB, inserted the PCB into clear hose tubing (for waterproofing) then using nylon ties, strapped it under the car or wherever possible.

turned out to be a lot cheaper (and brighter) than neon.

I have seen LED "neons" available, and I must see if making my own would be cheaper (almost certainly would).

I was thinking of making them with standard LEDs, but I couldnt think how to mount them. I wonder if 5mm LEDs on PCB strips would be ok in tubing...

How directional are the SMT LEDs?

djQUAN · 1st July 2004, 02:59 PM

from the specs that I read on the internet, they have about 120° viewing angle. seems like it. the lights are mounted under the stepboards and under the licence plates (and the light reaches well under the car and the sidewalk). I've seen ones that use those standard 5mm LED's but the light is more concentrated to little round circles on the road. (I'd prefer SMT as the light blends seamlessly even if each are separated up to 6 inches per group)

I also used a homebrew regulated switching boost converter that powers everything on 15-16V dc

all the 210 LEDs consume less power than a single 20 watt bulb. (including the powersupply with 80% efficiency)

Matttcattt · 1st July 2004, 04:00 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by djQUAN
from the specs that I read on the internet, they have about 120° viewing angle. seems like it. the lights are mounted under the stepboards and under the licence plates (and the light reaches well under the car and the sidewalk). I've seen ones that use those standard 5mm LED's but the light is more concentrated to little round circles on the road. (I'd prefer SMT as the light blends seamlessly even if each are separated up to 6 inches per group)

I also used a homebrew regulated switching boost converter that powers everything on 15-16V dc

all the 210 LEDs consume less power than a single 20 watt bulb. (including the powersupply with 80% efficiency)

Thanks for the information.

djQUAN · 2nd July 2004, 09:23 AM

sure, no prob.

btw, the SMPS I used for it serves another purpose......

it keeps the light output constant even if the stereo is pumping loud and the battery voltage sags. (which was annoying for me. I want it steady, not blink to the music.

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22nd June 2004, 04:41 AM	#1
Xplorer diyAudio Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: SoCal	neons anyone? I have a bunch of neons (in car not undercar) that i am trying to sell. They are almost every size(4",10",15"). Mainly the color red but have some others. The 15" strobes/dances to music, the 10" dances to music, and all of them can be set to just solid lights. I also have a couple 1-into-4 adapters for them. Leave me a message if your interested. Thanx __________________ Peace

22nd June 2004, 09:57 AM	#2
Matttcattt diyAudio Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Bristol	Could you post a list of the ones that you have, and prices for each/all of them? __________________ If it aint broke, don't fix it. If it is broke, fix it. If you can't fix it, take it apart and see how it "worked".

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22nd June 2004, 07:02 PM	#3
mateo88 diyAudio Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Argyle, Texas	Yes, please post prices. I have a friend who might be interested if the price is right.

23rd June 2004, 07:52 AM	#4
djQUAN diyAudio Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: manila	I use blue SMT led's for mine. I used a total of 210 for the whole SUV, both inside and under. (the 192 is under. 32 in front, 32 in rear, 64 on each side)

24th June 2004, 02:29 AM	#6
djQUAN diyAudio Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: manila	wired the LED's in groups, mounted them on strips of PCB, inserted the PCB into clear hose tubing (for waterproofing) then using nylon ties, strapped it under the car or wherever possible. turned out to be a lot cheaper (and brighter) than neon.

1st July 2004, 02:59 PM	#8
djQUAN diyAudio Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: manila	from the specs that I read on the internet, they have about 120° viewing angle. seems like it. the lights are mounted under the stepboards and under the licence plates (and the light reaches well under the car and the sidewalk). I've seen ones that use those standard 5mm LED's but the light is more concentrated to little round circles on the road. (I'd prefer SMT as the light blends seamlessly even if each are separated up to 6 inches per group) I also used a homebrew regulated switching boost converter that powers everything on 15-16V dc all the 210 LEDs consume less power than a single 20 watt bulb. (including the powersupply with 80% efficiency)

2nd July 2004, 09:23 AM	#10
djQUAN diyAudio Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: manila	sure, no prob. btw, the SMPS I used for it serves another purpose...... it keeps the light output constant even if the stereo is pumping loud and the battery voltage sags. (which was annoying for me. I want it steady, not blink to the music. )