Changing the orange LED to white LED on the cluster to look like M5 or
08-31-2009, 04:47 AM
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I have a few contacts at an LED manufacturers, does anyone know the ratings of these SMT LEDS?
I will need the forward voltage,max current, the viewing angle and the MCD to be able to source these in the UK.
I will need the forward voltage,max current, the viewing angle and the MCD to be able to source these in the UK.
08-31-2009, 06:34 PM
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Originally Posted by chris f' post='993684' date='Aug 31 2009, 08:47 PM
I have a few contacts at an LED manufacturers, does anyone know the ratings of these SMT LEDS?
I will need the forward voltage,max current, the viewing angle and the MCD to be able to source these in the UK.
I will need the forward voltage,max current, the viewing angle and the MCD to be able to source these in the UK.
Vf - 2.1~3.3
10~20mA
120 degree
09-01-2009, 02:22 PM
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Hey guys! Greetings from e90post.
Quick question... I haven't taken apart the cluster yet, but whats the point of painting the rings white (step 18)?
Wouldn't the just the white led's do the trick? I'm just not understanding that.
Quick question... I haven't taken apart the cluster yet, but whats the point of painting the rings white (step 18)?
Wouldn't the just the white led's do the trick? I'm just not understanding that.
09-01-2009, 06:47 PM
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Originally Posted by mikejabb' post='995257' date='Sep 2 2009, 06:22 AM
Hey guys! Greetings from e90post.
Quick question... I haven't taken apart the cluster yet, but whats the point of painting the rings white (step 18)?
Wouldn't the just the white led's do the trick? I'm just not understanding that.
Quick question... I haven't taken apart the cluster yet, but whats the point of painting the rings white (step 18)?
Wouldn't the just the white led's do the trick? I'm just not understanding that.
With white ring
Without white ring
The background looked pure white or still black in color.
09-03-2009, 09:55 AM
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Originally Posted by ricky1329' post='995472' date='Sep 1 2009, 10:47 PM
Forget about painting method which is too heavy, just use white sticker is ok.
Attachment 89018
With white ring
Attachment 89020
Without white ring
Attachment 89019
The background looked pure white or still black in color.
Attachment 89018
With white ring
Attachment 89020
Without white ring
Attachment 89019
The background looked pure white or still black in color.
Nicely done.
09-03-2009, 01:08 PM
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Originally Posted by ricky1329' post='995472' date='Sep 1 2009, 07:47 PM
Forget about painting method which is too heavy, just use white sticker is ok.
The background looked pure white or still black in color.
The background looked pure white or still black in color.
I'll prob see how the black looks in person and maybe test out silver if I get bored.
09-03-2009, 10:37 PM
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Originally Posted by mikejabb' post='997415' date='Sep 3 2009, 04:08 PM
That's exactly what I was looking for. Thanks! I think I actually like it without the white. The brightness is toned down a bit.
I'll prob see how the black looks in person and maybe test out silver if I get bored.
I'll prob see how the black looks in person and maybe test out silver if I get bored.
09-07-2009, 12:20 PM
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