I bought flat top diffuse normal brightness LEDs from the local electronics store. all the local stores have a panel with all the LEDs they offer lit on display so you can choose easily.
I would not call LEDs exactly hard to source parts 🙂 the only LEDs that you don't find at the regular parts store are the special brand ones like Nichia but those are super high brightness types (I'm using those as idiot lights on my bike but they're almost at flashlight intensity level).
I would not call LEDs exactly hard to source parts 🙂 the only LEDs that you don't find at the regular parts store are the special brand ones like Nichia but those are super high brightness types (I'm using those as idiot lights on my bike but they're almost at flashlight intensity level).
I didn't think so either but maybe I'm just bad at choosing the correct search terms. I am really struggling to find flat top 3mm low intensity LEDs. I don't have a particularly local electronics store either so would prefer to buy online. I can find other colours, other sizes and plenty of round topped versions but not what I really want - there must be some out there?
as a general rule, when a search doesn't give useful results try broadening it and filter manually.
OTOH, I think that blue LEDs tend to come in high intensity clear assortments.
OTOH, I think that blue LEDs tend to come in high intensity clear assortments.
Orange I have found. If nobody can find me one then I'll try what I ordered then if necessary I could fit a 3mm light pipe into the recess and mount any blue LED in the wider recess behind I guess.
Hi Guys
With all this talk of switches and LED's etc, just remember that for 50 euros Hypex do a Softstart module which, I appreciate is primarily for use with transformers to prevent inrush currents, but it can be used to distribute the mains voltage to the SMPS's. It's a piece of cake to set up voltage for 230V or 115V and you can easily use a switch together with dual LED's ('Standby' or 'On' ) or a push button with just one LED (on it's own or incorporated in a 'vandal' switch) and all you have to do is connect up and not worry about resistors etc.......Just a thought
With all this talk of switches and LED's etc, just remember that for 50 euros Hypex do a Softstart module which, I appreciate is primarily for use with transformers to prevent inrush currents, but it can be used to distribute the mains voltage to the SMPS's. It's a piece of cake to set up voltage for 230V or 115V and you can easily use a switch together with dual LED's ('Standby' or 'On' ) or a push button with just one LED (on it's own or incorporated in a 'vandal' switch) and all you have to do is connect up and not worry about resistors etc.......Just a thought
50 euros for a soft start module is an astronomic price IMO. I would never pay that price for what is the most basic circuit imaginable.
second, I fail to understand which problem is that soft start module solving regarding indicator LEDs.
second, I fail to understand which problem is that soft start module solving regarding indicator LEDs.
Meanwhile everybody talks about leds...
I just ordered 5x Nc400 for my multichannel amp. My first diy project ever.
I just ordered 5x Nc400 for my multichannel amp. My first diy project ever.
Hi Audioschipper, we are in the same boat! I also ordered 5 NC400's and it is my first real DIY audio project...
Which enclosure do you plan to use?
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If 50 euros is 'astronomic' then the 1010 euros for 2x NC400 and 2x SMPS600 must be in another galaxy! and when you add tax and p+p, even further out...
I take it Mr PP, that you will not be buying NCore anytime soon?
My point was, that even though this is DIY, some people like things to be 'Plug'N'Play and as Hypex have made a 'DIY' power amp module which is more 'Plug'N'Play' than most, then for a modest extra outlay, the Softstart module is a neat way of distributing the nasty mains in your 'DIY' box with some easy to understand connections for switches and LED's etc....that's all.
I realise that the majority of DIYers understand more about electronics than the average 'Joe' but from reading some of the comments on this thread, there are more than a few guys out there who could do with a simple (and safe) way of building and ultimately enjoying, probably the best power amps they will ever hear in their lives.
I'm getting to the stage where I'd pay 50 Euros for a couple of blue LEDs if someone could find me the spec I want 🙂
the NCORE is not a basic electronics circuit anyone can build in a day while a soft start circuit is. the NCORE is an unique product while I have 4 soft start modules with thermal shutdown in the drawer which I bought for ~30 euros total 🙂 the fact that Hypex is making a great amp doesn't mean that we sould even buy nuts and bolts from them 🙂 just a realistic point of view, IMO.
in the end it's one's decision but we shouldn't just jump and click on "order now" just because that someone posted a link 🙂
I just want an LED with a series resistor all nicely connected and shrink wrapped as it's the neatest solution and takes up no room. If necessary I will experiment with resistors until I find one that is right with the LEDs I've ordered or otherwise use a 3mm light pipe but I can't help thinking there must be the LED I'm looking for out there somewhere given I've found them in red, green, yellow and even orange.
Hi Dan
If this is all you want then I'll PM you with a picture of our amps as they appeared in Hi Fi News January 2012 issue. The solution is simple and may be what you're looking for.
John
My boxes have a simple indicator that the unit is on..... the power cord is attached.
Cheers
Alan
Cheers
Alan
I do not plan to add an indicator neither as the ncore itself glows in red when on. I will just let a small fence somewhere near the front panel.
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