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post Nov 21 2014, 04:33 PM
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I'm in for a set of US Blanking (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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post Nov 21 2014, 06:06 PM
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QUOTE(monkeyboy @ Nov 21 2014, 07:54 AM) *
I will take a set of US with the blanking please.
Since I'm getting up there in age, I'm thinking that 'blanking out' during a left-hand turn probably isn't a good thing (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif)
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post Dec 1 2014, 08:33 PM
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QUOTE(monkeyboy @ Nov 21 2014, 09:54 AM) *

I will take a set of US with the blanking please.


I would like to get my grubby little hands on set of F&R LEDS. SPOKE, the work you have done here is appreciate by so many. I have been following this thread for a long time and am finally ready to buy up a set when you have them for sale. Please PM me with details to purchase.

Thanks
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post Dec 2 2014, 10:04 AM
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QUOTE(euro911 @ Nov 21 2014, 04:06 PM) *

QUOTE(monkeyboy @ Nov 21 2014, 07:54 AM) *
I will take a set of US with the blanking please.
Since I'm getting up there in age, I'm thinking that 'blanking out' during a left-hand turn probably isn't a good thing (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif)


Marginally better than blacking out. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer3.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/icon8.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/barf.gif)
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post Dec 18 2014, 11:47 PM
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An update: It is finally on! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cheer.gif)

Front and rear boards have been ordered with expected delivery 1st week of Jan. Will be ordering parts next week and should start building 2nd week in Jan.

As before, we'll work through PM's and a group buy thread to be created. I won't do a website or other mass purchase procedure as these boards are assembled one by one and we can't handle more than a couple folks at a time. No funds will be requested/accepted until we can build your boards. To speed up the process, I have a colleague lined up to build boards with me.

The only thing that is "group buy" about this process is the boards have to be purchased in quantity. Assembled boards take a lot of time and I try to keep the time between payment and shipping to a minimum. Even then it's still about 2 weeks between payment/shipping.

Purchase/building will be done first come-first served. I'll start with folks who PM'ed me before and/or responded to this thread first. We just can't build quantities of these boards fast so please be patient.
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post Dec 18 2014, 11:55 PM
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3 pairs of the prototype front LEDs have been install in 914's so far. This includes mine and 2 others.

Here's some pics from mikesmith's install. He has the euro lens and his boards do blanking of the running lights when the turnsignals are on.

All that is needed for install are a screwdriver (here a large phillips head for the lens and small one for the board screws) and maybe a (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer3.gif) or 2.

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The board with both clips attached. The attachment of the front board was more complex than the rears. This PCB won't actually clip in but be held in position by the clips.

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The bulb base is installed to the original bulb location. One thing we'll try to resolve is the difficulty installing the bulb base to the socket. These sockets tend to get really oxidized with a lot of crud build-up making the install difficult. A couple of folks had issues with the rear bulb bases.

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The board is installed. The top clip basically holds the board at the correct height and the bottom clip helps keep the board level by exerting pressure on the board to the bucket when the lens is attached.

Notice the RTV applied to each LED to absorb some of the vibration and to keep the LEDs in place during shipping and installation.

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post Dec 19 2014, 12:08 AM
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A comparison of the original bulb and the LED board. Light comparisons are difficult to convey with pics since cameras tend to auto-balance the shutter speed based on the light received and the light output of LED are extremely directional.

The original bulb in running light setting:

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The LED running lights:

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The LED turnsignal:

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post Dec 19 2014, 01:05 AM
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Looks great!

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post Dec 19 2014, 02:42 AM
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Looking good, Jerry (IMG:style_emoticons/default/thumb3d.gif)

I'm ready for a pair of non-blanking ones when you're ready to start shipping (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

Question: I currently have a pair of Craig's parking light kits that have a plastic separator between the turn signal and parking light segments in the bucket. Do we need to install some sort of separator to keep illumination from the LEDs from bleeding over?
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post Dec 19 2014, 08:31 AM
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Those look very nice. Can you post a video of the blanking and non blanking operation please.
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post Dec 19 2014, 10:14 AM
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Still in for US front's and rears, this is exiting! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/first.gif)
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post Dec 19 2014, 10:28 AM
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GREAT news, I'll start saving my pennies for the front and rear sets.
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post Dec 19 2014, 01:43 PM
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post Dec 19 2014, 01:57 PM
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QUOTE(euro911 @ Dec 19 2014, 03:42 AM) *

Looking good, Jerry (IMG:style_emoticons/default/thumb3d.gif)

I'm ready for a pair of non-blanking ones when you're ready to start shipping (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

Question: I currently have a pair of Craig's parking light kits that have a plastic separator between the turn signal and parking light segments in the bucket. Do we need to install some sort of separator to keep illumination from the LEDs from bleeding over?


The separator will not be necessary and may interfere with the PCB. The light output of the LEDs is very directional. For this reason, the LEDs are mounted at an angle on the board to point directly in front of the vehicle.
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post Dec 19 2014, 05:16 PM
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QUOTE(Cairo94507 @ Dec 19 2014, 09:31 AM) *

Those look very nice. Can you post a video of the blanking and non blanking operation please.


Here's the blanking version during bench testing. You'll notice the running lights blank immediately when the turnsignal comes on and remains off about 1 second after the last turnsignal blink.

On today's cars the running light comes on immediately after the turnsignal is released. They can do that as everything now is controlled by processors. There is no such signal on the 914 so I wait about a second after each turnsignal blink before turning on.

Sorry I don't have a non-blanking board to show.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RRBFT2LwVhc
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post Dec 19 2014, 06:03 PM
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So when do you think you'll be shipping these baby's out?
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post Dec 19 2014, 06:39 PM
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OK, I see how it works now. Thanks for posting that. I can't wait until it is time for me to buy these, front and rear for my car. I hope by then you have an LED side marker setup too.
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post Dec 19 2014, 10:00 PM
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QUOTE(StratPlayer @ Dec 19 2014, 07:03 PM) *

So when do you think you'll be shipping these baby's out?


The boards will arrive just after the new year. I will order parts next week so we will be able to start assembling boards in the 2nd week of Jan.


I did have a clip of the non-blanking front turnsignal. The clip also compares the LED turnsignal on the passenger side to the standard bulb on the driver side.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4y2HTTtBjG8
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post Dec 19 2014, 10:22 PM
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I have a couple refurbed signal buckets I can donate to the cause if you need them. Just send me a PM with your address.
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post Dec 20 2014, 10:37 PM
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In for a set of the Euro non-blanking (Euro option 2). If I could only run the the white DRLs when the ignition is switched on. Guess I could jump the whites to the ignition, or rig a switch. Or just run with my tail lights on all the time. Hmmm Any way, very well done!
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