bumper lighting by spurgurgle

[Modded Matt]

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



2- now bridge the 2 + contacts on your leds with a legth of wire



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.



test and close up.


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