So, if you read my previous post you would know that I was working on a homemade integrated tail light. I am happy to say it is done and it looks great.
Video: this is with the brake light on.
(http://i717.photobucket.com/albums/ww172/jpaytoncfd/th_20121119_090114.jpg) (http://i717.photobucket.com/albums/ww172/jpaytoncfd/20121119_090114.mp4)
Running light
(http://i717.photobucket.com/albums/ww172/jpaytoncfd/20121119_090020.jpg)
Brake Light
(http://i717.photobucket.com/albums/ww172/jpaytoncfd/20121119_090050.jpg)
This is the light in the housing
(http://i717.photobucket.com/albums/ww172/jpaytoncfd/20121118_192505.jpg)
Back of the light and housing. It is very unprotected. Will be working on covering it up.
(http://i717.photobucket.com/albums/ww172/jpaytoncfd/20121118_192524.jpg)
(http://i717.photobucket.com/albums/ww172/jpaytoncfd/20121118_192444.jpg)
Wiring Diagram. It is missing a relay that I added later and I want to wire the resistors different. I will draw up a new one. If anyone here is a little better at circitry I would like to make this with a little solid state setup. I kind of know how and am working on it but for now this works. If anyone wants more detail I can make a video but following the wires as tightly as they are packed is very hard.
(http://i717.photobucket.com/albums/ww172/jpaytoncfd/20121111_193024.jpg)
Looks good, I wish I could do this lol
Its really not that hard. If you can solder thats the hardest part. And they are big solder pads spaced far apart.
$26 plus wire and solder.
I do regret mounting everything on the light housing. I think I will mount the relays and resistors in a box sealed and run wires to the light. I already lost running lights. The relays I have really suck too.
The LED's $8
http://www.ebay.com/itm/5-x-C-LEDS-3w-Red-LED-Star-80-Lm-SHIPS-SAMEDAY-NYC-/230865643511?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item35c0aa27f7 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/5-x-C-LEDS-3w-Red-LED-Star-80-Lm-SHIPS-SAMEDAY-NYC-/230865643511?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item35c0aa27f7)
The resistors (12, 15, 24 to 33 ohms) The high one is for the running lights. I have it at 24 but I think its too bright. so 33 should be better. $10
http://www.ebay.com/itm/290718696461?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/290718696461?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649)
The Relays (3) $8
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Automotive-30-40-Amp-Relay-12-Volt-5-Pin-SPDT-Boat-Car-Alarm-Includes-One-Relay-/170950649526?pt=Car_Audio_Video&hash=item27cd73e6b6&vxp=mtr