DIY LED Signal (UPdates page 4 brake light)

[Limsteel]

Hello, this one is LED Signal / Brake light... Head light is different...

 

Phantom is using normal bulb (not H3/4 bulb)... Can get from Ah Boy the bulb that is abit blue tinted... the light output will looks white (due to the bluish hue).

[ohayo]

ok ok. thank you for replying!

 

that means if i wanna use H4 type of headlight. i must change the head light parts and equipment, correct?

 

btw any brand/model recommendation if i wanna stick to a better light bulb? no need those H4 etc.

 

thanks! newbie here...

[Petzlica]

Guys.. i found the way to install the hazard light.. im riding RZX

 

that picture shows how i connect the wires.

 

4 wires on a switch with 4 connectors.

 

i connect the 2 wires on the signal switch which have 3 pins another 2 wires on the plug dat links to the bulb indicator.

 

i not sure how the circuit diagram but can try..

 

happy trying..

[Petzlica]

do u guys have the circuit for the pilot lights?? im riding RXZ Catalyzer.. where do i connect the led?? on my signal cables n batt??

[Petzlica]

one more thing, how many watts of resistor am i supposed to use.. and how many mm LED??

[MiCmAsTa]

This thread is turning into a SCIENCE THREAD....

 

Can't understand a things you guys said...

 

So... Anyone willing to help me do my Signal (X4) + BrakeLight (X2)

[Guest nE0]

This question of resistors keep coming out.

 

If you have to ask what resistance to use, chances are your LEDs are gonna blow pretty quick, cos you dunno how they work.

 

Anyways, MicMasta > I can do brakelights for you, but you will have to remove your lights for me to mod

 

Signal lights I have the wrong color, my amber LEDs are too erm... reddish.

[MiCmAsTa]

Originally posted by nE0@Jul 21 2006, 04:13 AM

This question of resistors keep coming out.

 

If you have to ask what resistance to use, chances are your LEDs are gonna blow pretty quick, cos you dunno how they work.

 

Anyways, MicMasta > I can do brakelights for you, but you will have to remove your lights for me to mod

 

Signal lights I have the wrong color, my amber LEDs are too erm... reddish.

 

You were spotted @ GWC (again) by me on the 21 july 2006

 

Remove my Brake lights for you to mod? Then i'll be riding with brake lights?

 

But how long you need it to be removed?

[Guest nE0]

Wah... You spying on me izzit? Always see me there... haha..

 

Anyways, one day will do, then take about 30mins to slowly install and wire it up.

 

If you leave your bike with Clifford for more than one day, it will be an excellent time to do the LEDs.

[MiCmAsTa]

Originally posted by nE0@Jul 24 2006, 10:30 AM

Wah... You spying on me izzit? Always see me there... haha..

 

Anyways, one day will do, then take about 30mins to slowly install and wire it up.

 

If you leave your bike with Clifford for more than one day, it will be an excellent time to do the LEDs.

I'm working there mah... Thats why I see you often there.

[WANG ZI]

hi check w u guy normally bike's battery is 12v can we install 14v battery to the bike?

 

[Guest nE0]

Each lead acid cell is 2.1volts, Motorcycles use 6 of them, or 12.6volts.

 

Charging of cells must be less than 2.4 volts, therefore the electrical system of cars and motorcycles are designed to be regulated at around 14volts.

[rhema83]

Haha, I think God saw my problem, and so the low beam filament of my left headlight bulb burnt while I was on track. Now the charging voltage is almost 14V and idle voltage is 12V. Starting the bike is easier than before. What a "fix".

[at0m87]

Originally posted by nE0@May 16 2006, 11:31 PM

hanwoon > I've converted my brake and signal lights to 100% LEDs.

 

Not just any normal LEDs though, 3 LEDs alone provide as much light as a 25watt filament type Signal bulb. I used 6 per signal light, which is sorta an overkill.

 

Let me know if you're interested, I don't mind doing another project for someone else this time

hey neo so wat LED did you use? can share its spec, price and where to get it from?

[Guest nE0]

Originally posted by at0m87@Aug 22 2006, 02:56 PM

hey neo so wat LED did you use? can share its spec, price and where to get it from?

Luxeon 3-watt LED.

 

Runs 3.85V, 1000ma for Blue, Green, white etc, 1400mA for Yellow, Amber and reds. Requires heatsinks to run.

 

Outputs about 120lumens(blue) to 170lumens (Amber). [Typical high powered LEDs output around 1 to 3 lumens]

 

Around US$10-$17 each, white being the most expensive.

[at0m87]

Originally posted by nE0@Aug 22 2006, 03:34 PM

Luxeon 3-watt LED.

 

Runs 3.85V, 1000ma for Blue, Green, white etc, 1400mA for Yellow, Amber and reds. Requires heatsinks to run.

 

Outputs about 120lumens(blue) to 170lumens (Amber). [Typical high powered LEDs output around 1 to 3 lumens]

 

Around US$10-$17 each, white being the most expensive.

wow den u did ur diy with those LED? must be damn expensive... you forgot to mention where can i get those LEDs.

 

and u mention heatsink. how u incorporate the heatsink together with the LEDs? contact points ?

 

thanks for reply anway.

[Guest nE0]

Got my LEDs through mail order, from US of A.

 

LEDs are attached to heatsinks using thermal heatsink paste, superglue and some imagination. The LEDs have metal base which are supposed to dissipate heat.

 

not your typical LED.

 

http://www.luxeonlight.com/pics/luxeon_emitter_batwing_bigmech.jpg

[at0m87]

wah didnt know gt this kinda LEDs. but anyway i went to eBay and search they haf the same luxeon 3watt LEDs. but torch light - white light. selling at around the same price as u told me. pity they are not of other colours. else i would get the torch light and use the LEDs.

 

anyway if i wan u can help me order huh?

 

is there any other cheaper alternative of reasonable quality?

[Guest nE0]

Each 3watt Luxeon LED has like 50 times the light output of conventional LEDs, at around ten times the cost.

 

I think thats a pretty good bargain. Or, you might wanna get the 1watt ones, at around 2/3 the cost of the 3 watt LED.

[darren_soh86]

hey guys sorrie for digging this thread again.. but it seems like after much research online..

 

i found out that in order to rectify the blinking speed problem.. there are 3 ways..

 

1. Load Equalizer (no use IMHO if ya gg for brightness n power saving)

2. Heavy Duty Flasher Relay (research shows it's used in trucks)

3. Electronic Flasher Relay

 

I went ard hunting for the electronic relay which is supposed to blink at a standard rate regardless of wattages of bulbs.. i hunted for in the industrial parks.. car workshops.. it seems like they all think its Mars equipment.. that it dun exist..

 

anyone got ani idea wat to find them cept online?

 

this is the type of electronic relay featured online:

http://www.superbrightleds.com/store/html/images/flasher.jpg

 

Its gg for $12.95 USD i tink.. not sure..

Link... here

[WhiteOryx]

Hi guyz, digging this up as i plan to do an LED brake light on my bike and need this thread as a reference and to ask for some help My electrical back ground is extremely rusty and i need help in calculating the resistance.. any good souls out there I'm thinking of using the superflux leds as its not as heaty as luxeon and uses lesser power Will give out more details soon.

[WhiteOryx]

Yo guyz, just found out the red and superflux leds are selling at 60 cents each at sim lim towers.. White ones are selling at 80 cents each.. just to update

[compfused]

Originally posted by WhiteOryx@February 26, 2007 07:30 pm

Yo guyz, just found out the red and superflux leds are selling at 60 cents each at sim lim towers.. White ones are selling at 80 cents each.. just to update

Thanks for the info..Anyone will be DIYing the brake/tail lights or sign lights? Interested to watch and maybe learn a thing or two..

[Guest nE0]

Originally posted by WhiteOryx@February 26, 2007 07:30 pm

Yo guyz, just found out the red and superflux leds are selling at 60 cents each at sim lim towers.. White ones are selling at 80 cents each.. just to update

I've got about 50 Superflux LEDs lying around, I can sell them to you for 50cents each.

[spenx75]

I've got about 50 Superflux LEDs lying around, I can sell them to you for 50cents each.

 

I know its been months but if you still have them, i might get some from you. BTW what colour are those?