Sequential Rear LED Turn Signal Retro
12-05-2005, 11:57 AM
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Originally Posted by Acree
hah, well that's because in the US, we are not required to have a "fog light" in the rear of the car.
USA are a thery strange place.. 
12-05-2005, 06:12 PM
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Originally Posted by HockeyZ39
Hey Acree, I was actually thinking about turning the rear turnsignal/reverse lamp into a FULL reverse lamp (with stars all around) and making it so my rear lights (06 tails on the way) blink for my turn signal. The reverse lights I could make pretty ez from what it seems, but what would I need to make the brake lights blink for the turn signals?
12-05-2005, 07:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Acree
oh sorry man, i missed your post earlier. i believe the only thing you would for that is a simple relay. it would let the brake light operate normally as long as there was no power coming from the turn signal wires. as soon as the turn signal wire sent power to the relay, it would cut power to the brake light, causing them to turn off (NOT the running light circuit, but the brake light circuit. this is important because if you use the wrong circuit, everytime it blinks it would turn off the tail light completely, BAD!). then when the turn signal wire stop sending power, the brake light would brighten up again. that should work. fairly simple.
12-05-2005, 08:39 PM
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Originally Posted by HockeyZ39
Where is the best place to buy the stars, resistors, relays, and board? I know I have seen the boards at Radio Shack.
drivers = www.taskled.com
relay = autozone/pepboys
stars = probably from me. i have an account set up with future electronics and can them for around 9 bucks a peice. if you can find em cheaper on the net, awesome.
Keep up the GREAT WORK!
12-27-2005, 08:50 AM
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All right, I finally put together a parts list. This is a run down of all of the parts you need to make the sequential circuit, and nothing more. It is always a good idea to order a few spares. I ordered all parts from Mouser.com if I did not find them at the local radioshack.
Parts from Mouser
Quantity-------------Description------------Part Number
2--------------------555 Timer-------------512-LM555CN
2--------------------Decade Counter-------511-M74HC4017
36-------------------SCR------------------511-P0102DA
2--------------------Volatage Regulator----511-L4940V10
2--------------------1uF Capacitor---------80-C430C105M5U5TA
2--------------------10uF Capacitor--------80-T350G106K035AT
Parts from RadioShack
Misc soldering equipment (iron, braid, stand, 60/40 solder, etc)
About 4 packs of Breadboard PCB - perferated
Pack of 1/8th Watt Resistors - They have a huge assorted package for around 6 bucks. It's a steal and will come in handy. The specific resistors you will need for this project are 2 330 ohm 1/8th watt, and 2 22k ohm 1/8th watt resistors.
Parts - Other
Actual LEDs I ordered straight from Future Electronics. The Lumileds part number for them is HPWT-ML00-D4000.
The backup lights require 3 3 watt stars and a driver from Task Led. The driver is CC5W configured for 1000mA.
I will hopefully get around to drawing up a circuit diagram sometime soon for this project. Sorry about the delay in the write up.
Parts from Mouser
Quantity-------------Description------------Part Number
2--------------------555 Timer-------------512-LM555CN
2--------------------Decade Counter-------511-M74HC4017
36-------------------SCR------------------511-P0102DA
2--------------------Volatage Regulator----511-L4940V10
2--------------------1uF Capacitor---------80-C430C105M5U5TA
2--------------------10uF Capacitor--------80-T350G106K035AT
Parts from RadioShack
Misc soldering equipment (iron, braid, stand, 60/40 solder, etc)
About 4 packs of Breadboard PCB - perferated
Pack of 1/8th Watt Resistors - They have a huge assorted package for around 6 bucks. It's a steal and will come in handy. The specific resistors you will need for this project are 2 330 ohm 1/8th watt, and 2 22k ohm 1/8th watt resistors.
Parts - Other
Actual LEDs I ordered straight from Future Electronics. The Lumileds part number for them is HPWT-ML00-D4000.
The backup lights require 3 3 watt stars and a driver from Task Led. The driver is CC5W configured for 1000mA.
I will hopefully get around to drawing up a circuit diagram sometime soon for this project. Sorry about the delay in the write up.
02-20-2006, 09:02 PM
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Just an update for you guys, if you were interested in buying a set of these. I plan on having a group buy in May. The price will be around $425 if I can get 5 people interested. The new signals will retain the STOCK reverse light. I am still able to do that conversion, but it will raise the price considerably. Depending on the interest shown, the price could change.
02-20-2006, 09:28 PM
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Wow thats amazing it makes the Z so much better like a really high end car, who knew something so small for example turn signals and reverse lights can make such a difference. When ready i would like to see the prices for this project.
02-21-2006, 05:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Acree
Just an update for you guys, if you were interested in buying a set of these. I plan on having a group buy in May. The price will be around $425 if I can get 5 people interested. The new signals will retain the STOCK reverse light. I am still able to do that conversion, but it will raise the price considerably. Depending on the interest shown, the price could change.
02-21-2006, 06:34 PM
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i would be intrested especially if the price changes!
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Jeez That is amazing. Are you an electrician by any chance?
02-24-2006, 03:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Acree
oh sorry man, i missed your post earlier. i believe the only thing you would for that is a simple relay. it would let the brake light operate normally as long as there was no power coming from the turn signal wires. as soon as the turn signal wire sent power to the relay, it would cut power to the brake light, causing them to turn off (NOT the running light circuit, but the brake light circuit. this is important because if you use the wrong circuit, everytime it blinks it would turn off the tail light completely, BAD!). then when the turn signal wire stop sending power, the brake light would brighten up again. that should work. fairly simple.