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Old 06-04-2011, 06:19 AM
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Lightbulb Re: All About LED's

For people in the uk who don't want massive shipping costs try these guys.
http://www.newmodellersshop.co.uk/electronic-lights.htm
Theres everything for electrics. Battery packs, switches, Lights & LED's
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Old 06-04-2011, 10:28 AM
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Default Re: All About LED's

Hi there!

interesting thread so far. I must admit, I am a very lazy bum, so I usually opt for constant current drivers instead of resistors.

Constant current drivers are quite expensive, but somehow "fire and forget".. ..just add it and forget about power settings (and -a nice side effect- also forget about power surge or fading leds when the motor is pulling to many amps etc.)

Here's my source (of both leds and drivers):

Constant Current Driver


Btw. I recently bought both the lightning starter kit and a pico switch from Dimension Engineering. Absolutely fantastic stuff!!!

I will be using the starter kit for a light bar

..and the Pico Switch (no need for the battle switch) to switch a siren.

Cheers

Pip

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Old 07-07-2011, 09:16 AM
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Default Re: All About LED's

Very nice thread. I have one question tho. Had anyone use the under sleeper cab light for the king hauler from gardentrucking. I am curious to know how I need to hook them up with the mfu if it's possible. I spoke to Ric from gardentrucking and he was unsure how they needed to be wire in, all he said was that they require 7.2v to light up, each side has 8 LEDs total. If someone could shed some light on these will be great. Thank you
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