I made some angel eyes / halo LED for my XK8
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I've been making these for years.... I like them... The only prob I have is how they look with lights off which is why I make a aluminium case, in the early days I use to get my own PCBs made which cost a fortune, with the onslaught from China it has made me look for different options.
Good job!
Good job!
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I've been making these for years.... I like them... The only prob I have is how they look with lights off which is why I make a aluminium case, in the early days I use to get my own PCBs made which cost a fortune, with the onslaught from China it has made me look for different options.
Good job!
Good job!
Thanks for the comments.
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Unfortunately I was using my phone camera, which doesn't nearly capture the brilliance of the light. I'll take some better pics in the day light with the good camera later.
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Take a look HERE on my website, gives you an idea, not cheap, the really good ones are REALLY expensive but it is in the quality you notice the difference. The ones you get on ebay are litterally either a PCB or the silicone covered type which are cheap as chips, no bad thing, it is how I 'cheapened' my original design.
I was paying $150 for a pair of purpose made PCBs with LEDS all in from a company here in the UK, because of the small run is why they are so expensive.
If I was to recommend any type it would probably be THESE. I have had not the best results from the silicone coated type, but what is good is they are versatile, I did this for one customer.
But if you are feeling a little more flush you can try the LED tubes, these really do give you the BMW effect if that is what you want, click HERE
I was paying $150 for a pair of purpose made PCBs with LEDS all in from a company here in the UK, because of the small run is why they are so expensive.
If I was to recommend any type it would probably be THESE. I have had not the best results from the silicone coated type, but what is good is they are versatile, I did this for one customer.
But if you are feeling a little more flush you can try the LED tubes, these really do give you the BMW effect if that is what you want, click HERE
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If I was to recommend any type it would probably be THESE. I have had not the best results from the silicone coated type, but what is good is they are versatile, I did this for one customer.
But if you are feeling a little more flush you can try the LED tubes, these really do give you the BMW effect if that is what you want, click HERE
But if you are feeling a little more flush you can try the LED tubes, these really do give you the BMW effect if that is what you want, click HERE
Those are the ones I purchased off of ebay! Nice!
Not bad for the money... at least they are PCB.
Wow.. if I'd have seen the LED tubes, I would've got those~
I wouldn't recommend the CCFL tubes to anyone.. they just don't have the life that the LEDS do.. and the sparkle of individual LEDs is superior in my opinion... for those who like it.
Thanks for the info.
Last edited by andrezbim; 06-13-2011 at 03:31 PM.
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I've made 2 sets already now, and I think I had $30 in the whole deal.
The only challenge aside from wiring them in, is sizing them and fastening them to the light housing.
I chose an epoxy because I wanted some heat capacity... a more mechanical technique might be better, but I haven't seen any problems as yet.
I also noticed Paragon is selling thier less expensive version now on thier site.
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Shameless plug:
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Last edited by andrezbim; 01-16-2012 at 01:55 PM.