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Jfwhitt
12-24-2005, 03:12 AM
I have a regular optical mouse with the red led, and am wanting to replace the red led with a blue one. I was wondering if it was possible and if it is will it decrease the responsiveness of the mouse.

Rankenphile
12-24-2005, 03:45 AM
It is possible, but it can effect the operation of the mouse, sometimes. THe most important thing is to make sure you are replacing the LED with one that requires the same power.

Here is an article (http://www.extrememhz.com/mouseled1.shtml) that explains the basic steps and some of the things to think about and watch out for if you do decide to try it.

If you do, keep a worklog and take pics!

Jfwhitt
12-24-2005, 03:51 AM
That article answered most of my questions. THANKS:D
One more thing where can I buy LEDs?

wingman358
12-24-2005, 03:49 PM
You can buy LEDs at Radioshack, however they might be a couple bucks. You can get the same quality LEDs on eBay (or other online places) for much cheaper.

EDIT: I just did this mod in about 3 minutes. It's wicked easy! I'll show pictures later

Malatory
12-25-2005, 11:43 PM
Led can be found at:
http://www.lsdiodes.com/

http://www.superbrightleds.com/

Jfwhitt
12-27-2005, 01:53 PM
I've been looking at the sites you gave me and the leds give a viewing angle. Does it matter what that angle is if im using it form my mouse. BTW Thanks for the help! :D

wingman358
12-27-2005, 03:04 PM
The viewing angle probably doesn't matter much. I say this because they put little plastic thingies (like prisms) in the mice to angle the light from the LED to the right spot.

Malatory
12-27-2005, 04:24 PM
A 10% View Angel all that is needed for the mouse. As the plastic thingies (using the same technal term as above) focuses the light.

Just dont use a UB Led in place of the red.

wingman358
12-27-2005, 07:31 PM
A 10% View Angel all that is needed for the mouse. As the plastic thingies (using the same technal term as above) focuses the light.

Just dont use a UB Led in place of the red.

By "UB" do you mean "UV" as in UltraViolet? Generally I would agree with you... but I was just thinking that since many CCDs (the light-detecting chips in cameras) can detect UV, perhaps the one the mouse uses can too?

Malatory
12-27-2005, 11:58 PM
By "UB" do you mean "UV" as in UltraViolet? Generally I would agree with you... but I was just thinking that since many CCDs (the light-detecting chips in cameras) can detect UV, perhaps the one the mouse uses can too?

Yes I ment UV .. Key must have moved on my while I was typing. :)

It can but you need a white mousing surface for the reflection to work. Most mice need at least a 2600 MCD Red LED and 3500 MCD blue to work right (Red is more visable) most UV Led are around 500MCD. the Ten I picked up are only 405MCD.

Plus I tryed and know from the trial and Error method.:D

crenn
12-28-2005, 04:20 AM
And if you're luky, you could even use a multicolour changing LED with the required ratings XD