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Console Modding------ ( Here you can talk about your favorite Consoles ) => XBOX 360 => Tutorials => Topic started by: Modded Matt on December 15, 2009, 08:44:19 AM
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Post Merge: December 13, 2009, 02:19:29 PM
bumper lighting
Introduction
In this section i will be showing you a simple way to ad bumper lights
to your transparent bumpers.
Parts Needed
- 2x0603 leds
- some 30awg wire
- a resistor if required for your leds
Tools Needed
- Solder iron
- wire cutters
- tweezers
Difficulty rating: 3/5
Average Time to Complete: i.e 10-20mins
Notes:
be carefull soldering the 0603 leds as to much heat can damage them.
Step By Step Tutorial
1- solder your 0603 to the - contacts on the bumper buttons... the pad im using is a cg but this may be different for matrix so check it before hand
(https://www.acidmods.com/RAND/upload/files/upload/bumper_led1.JPG)
2- now bridge the 2 + contacts on your leds with a legth of wire
(https://www.acidmods.com/RAND/upload/files/upload/bumper_led2.JPG)
3- now run a wire from the right leds + contact to either the + contact on the breadboard installed during the dome lighting tutorial or to the + contact shown inthe picture below.
(https://www.acidmods.com/RAND/upload/files/upload/bumper_led3.JPG)
test and close up.
(https://www.acidmods.com/RAND/upload/files/upload/bumper_led4.JPG)
FAQ/ Troubleshooting
- if the led is not lighting up check the contact on the bumper button is - and check the polarity of the 0603 led. also check for short circuits