LED fun

[Vexxx_2007]

nice work man!!! LEDs and lights can make anything cool. Even a toaster would look sweet with LEDs in it.

Note to self: stay away from the toaster.

[SgtM]

Thanks man. If I can get the truck running again, I have plans for lots more LED's.

[SgtM]

So, the truck is back on the road after 8 months, and completely ripping out the interior.

Here's what things looked like a few weeks ago.

And here's what it looks like now. I had single LED's under each seat lighting up the floor, but they died on me. So tomorrow I'll be wiring up 3 LED's under each seat which will be set in some clear (or maybe frosted) plexi.

[OvRiDe]

Glad to see the truck is back on the road man!!! Also looking forward to seeing some more interior lighting.

[SgtM]

Brand new pics:

[dfigravity]

haha...putting LED's and CCFL's in cars is FUN! Now you need to make a little switch plate and add a few different colors each on their own switch so you can totally change the mood in your truck with the flip of a few switches. Awesomeness.

[Drum Thumper]

So, inquiring minds want to know, did you end up sanding the plex?

[SgtM]

Actually, I didn't use any plexi yet. I started thinking about it, and decided that it would probably diffuse too much, and I wouldn't get the general glow that I was looking for. Here's what I was thinking about on my way to work tonight. We collect and recycle soda cans. A LOT of soda cans. I'm thinking about sacrificing a couple of them to make a reflective cone, not unlike what you would find in a flashlight. I figure cut them up, polish, and shape.

[luciusad2004]

How does this look from the outside? Is it supper noticeable? In alot of places this might be of questionable legality if its bright enough to be a "distraction".

[SgtM]

That's the cool thing about it. There is a very faint glow from the outside. Faint enough that if you were to pass me on the street, you wouldn't know the cab was lit up.