LED Brake/Taillight Group Buy Options

[Spoke]

This is a group buy of what I have referred to as the 5mm LED rev 2 Brake/Taillight PCB.

These are hand assembled one by one, tested, and will be delivered as they are produced. I have made a list of folks who have shown interest in purchase from my other thread. That list is in the next post.

No need to re-request purchase if you are on the list. I will PM each member in turn. I will not request payment until your PCBs are to be assembled.

The list is in chronological order and purchase requests will be handled in order. Please be patient. If you requested boards in that thread but are not on the list, please PM me and your name will be inserted appropriately.

If you haven't previously requested a purchase and are not on the list in the next post please respond to this thread.

Many folks are familiar with work done to develop LED brake and turnsignal lights from the LED developmental thread. See the last few pages for current info as I've tried several different configurations before arriving at the 5mm rev 2 PCBs.

LED Taillight Development Thread

This 5mm rev 2 PCB is available in 3 different configurations:

1) Brake Light: RED LEDs: Price: $90/pair
2) Turnsignal: RED LEDs: Price: $90/pair
3) Turnsignal: AMBER LEDs: Price: $90/pair

Shipping:
CONUS: $10
Outside CONUS: Determined at purchase.

Each pair includes:
2 PCBs with 56 rearward facing 5mm LEDs each.

Turnsignal configuration has 8 extra side-facing LEDs to replace the small side running light. Side LEDs will be AMBER color to match your taillight lens.

Brake: Pigtail with 1157 base to plug directly into existing bulb socket.
Turnsignal: Pigtail with 1156 base (turnsignal) and 5007 base (small side light)

6 clips for each pair to mount the boards to existing taillight housing for plug-n-play installation.

1 year guarantee

Electrical Characteristics:
Brake/Turnsignal: 0.35A @ 14V (4.9Watt) each PCB
Taillight: 0.06A @ 14V (0.8Watt) each PCB

Brake Configuration:




RED Turnsignal Configuration:



Actual Boards and clips:

[Spoke]

This is the list of folks who have requested purchase or shown interest. As best I could determine, this list is in chronological order. If I missed you please PM me.

Starting at the top, I will PM each of you as assembled PCBs are available. Please be patient.

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Cairo94507
gothspeed
d914
Chris H.
no1uno
Monkeyboy
ruby914
zymurgist
Speeedmster
charliew
Harpo
cconcepcion
Type 47
mrbubblehead
PThompson509
StratPlayer
montoya 73 2.0
mrholland2
synackack
Speedmster
McMark
effutuo101
Jeffs9146
cary
kansas 914
Tomeric914
Zimms
Chads74
FlatIV
Rleog
mikesmith
aharder
SirAndy
ClayPerrine
914coop
sportlicherFahrer
dw914six
smj
barebrad
shawn914
kid914
r_towle
JmuRiz
SJM
Zimms
clapeza
rnellums
JRust
porsche_dreamer
Dec

[zambezi]

You can add me to the list for a set of the red brakes and a set of the amber turns
Thanks for doing these,
Jim

[IanS]

I'm in for a set of brakes and red turn signals please. Awesome work Spoke! you got a nice list going there

[john77]

Add me for a set of the brake lights and the amber turns too.

Thanks
John

[r_towle]

I want my oompa loompa NOWWWWW

or at least at Hershey (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

I can wait....no big deal, car wont be on the road for a while.

rich

[jd74914]

Those are awesome! Please add me to the list for a set of brakes and red blinkers. Thanks!

[chads74]

Can't wait for the PM. I am excited to get these on the car

[scottb]

if I could get in on this, pair of brake lights and pair of amber turn indicators would be awesome.

thanks

scott

[Spoke]

One set of Brake Lights and clips.



One set of Turnsignal Lights and clips. Note 2 bulb bases. The large one replaces the turnsignal light and the small one replaces the side light.

[Spoke]

Installation of the brake light.

Remove the bulb and place the bulb base in the socket. Use the base of your finger to insert the bulb base.



Bulb base connected.



Coil the excess wire under the board. Make sure the wire doesn't hang out beside the board.

Install the clips on the board; 2 longer clips go toward the inside of the vehicle. Single small clip towards the outside of the vehicle.



Gently start all three clips. Use a small screwdriver to open the clips if they won't fit over the divider. The clips are brass and very malleable. Go easy on the clips. If they open up too much and are loose, they can be tightened up with needle nose pliers. Again, be gentle with the brass clips. They have enough spring to hold the boards in place.



Using a screwdriver to open the clips for insertion.



Work all the clips in at the same time.

Done.

[Spoke]

Installation of the Turnsignal lights.

Remove both bulbs and insert the bulb bases into the sockets.



The outside clip is a bit tricky. It will be inserted to the electrical connector for the small bulb. It may be easier to start with this clip. It will only insert about 3/16 inch or so into the connector but should have a good bit of friction. You may need to support the metal rail with one hand when inserting the clip. Hold the clip on the flat sides. The edges are sharp so don't grasp them by the edges.



Angle the board down into the base of the reflector and insert the clip into the single board hole. Again be gentle with the clips. They won't break but may bend.



Outside clip inserted into board.



Insert the two clips on the other end of the board. Do not install on the divider yet. The outside clip needs to be bent into shape.



It is important that the board rest upon the divider so the outside clip needs to be bent into place. Gently bend the clip until the board rests upon the divider between the turnsignal and brake lights. The board needs to be close to this divider since the outside of the board barely clears the mounting studs of the lens.



Insert the inside clips onto the divider and fully seat the clips. The boards needed to be filed a bit on the edges to clear the reflector dividers. If yours doesn't fit, it may need a bit more filing. Each board will be filed before shipping.



The outside clip may open up a bit at the board so a little pressure with a screwdriver will tighten up the clip if loose.



Here's how the boards look when installed. The outside edges of the boards stick out a bit from the housing but fit under the lens. This angle is needed so the LEDs point directly to the rear of the car.





When installing the lens, start with the outside posts. The side LEDs are very close to the posts and every bit of clearance when installing the lens is needed. If the board isn't centered well enough the outside side LED may be bent. It can be easily straightened if it bends.



And done. If you have good dexterity, this job can be done with the housing on the car. Just take your time and get into a comfortable position when performing the installation.

[Rleog]

Should be no questions about this installation. Nicely illustrated.

[CptTripps]

Well done!

[Chris H.]

Fantastic! I'll pay you today.

EDIT: All paid up! Thanks again Spoke. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

[rmdinmd]

add me for one set of brake and red turn signal.


thx

[Firstcar]

Please add me for a set of brake light and turn signals with RED LEDs. Thanks for doing these - great safety upgrade.
-Scott

[Seabird]

Please put me down for red brake lights. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif)

[smarens]

I would like a set of brake lights and a set of amber turn signals please, excellent installation instructions (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

[jim dorociak]

Please put me in for brake lights and amber turn signals -- great job developing -- very innovative --jim dorociak