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Ddonnie and MrPhoenix also did red LEDs in their interior. For me, I chose blue, cuz it's my favorite color. If it wasn't considered cool by the masses....
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Got my LEDs & resistors todayuploadfromtaptalk1411767573206.jpg
 
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ok consider me the village idiot...I know about the ohms in the resistors, what is with the wattage of them???
 
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sweet!!! :2thumbsup: I may have to look for them there!!
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I'm hoping that the violet colored ones, looks UV colored, would be sweet :biggrin:
 
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BHAMER said:
ok consider me the village idiot...I know about the ohms in the resistors, what is with the wattage of them???
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I guess you can all me a village idiot when it comes to that too, umm: "Forward Voltages are Clear Red, Orange and Yellow 1.9-2.0V, Clear Green: 2.9-3.1V, Clear Blue, White, Pink and Violet: 3.0-3.2V."




Aarkon said:
I have 1/4 watt resistors on mine
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Same for these
 
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Aarkon said:
I have 1/4 watt resistors on mine
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i guess i could have asked that better, sorry my fault. what is the deal with the wattage? I mean like the 1/4 or more, is that just to limit the power through them?
 
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i guess i could have asked that better, sorry my fault. what is the deal with the wattage? I mean like the 1/4 or more, is that just to limit the power through them?
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If you have the specs for the LEDs, google LED resistor calculator or something similar, then you plug your numbers into it and it tells you what resistor to use.
 
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BlazingTrails said:
I finnally have some led's on my truck. My reverse lights :biggrin:
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*clears throat* Thanks Aaron?
 
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Capote said:
*clears throat* Thanks Aaron?
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Really bro?? everybody knows where i got them by now :rotfl:


BlazingTrails said:
I finnally have some led's on my truck. My reverse lights :biggrin:

Thank you capote you are the fkn man!!
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Every time you talk about your truck being lowered you have to mention my name now :biggrin:
 
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BlazingTrails said:
Really bro?? everybody knows where i got them by now :rotfl:



Every time you talk about your truck being lowered you have to mention my name now :biggrin:
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lol i'm playin' bro

I pretty much do man, especially at work :rotfl:
 
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Resistor wattage is the max power a resistor can dissipate without burning up. When you put a resistor in, the electricity it resists turns to heat inside it. Too small a resistor and it will get too hot and burn up, and your LEDs will go out.
 
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Sparky said:
Resistor wattage is the max power a resistor can dissipate without burning up. When you put a resistor in, the electricity it resists turns to heat inside it. Too small a resistor and it will get too hot and burn up, and your LEDs will go out.
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Thanks sparky! That's exactly what I needed to know. I was probably confusing everyone. Now I will have to post pictures when I get some done!!!

Thanks to everyone for the information! That is hopefully gonna make this easier!!! :yes:
 
OK... hopefully the last dumb question. I have run the numbers and it tells me I need a 680 ohm 1/4 watt resistor, My local radio shack has 680 ohm 1/2 watt resistors, will that work, or do I need to order some 1/4 watt ones?
 
YOU GUYS ARE MY HERO!!!! :hail: I can do just about anything mechanical, but HATE electronics!!! lol
 
Why the hate? With only two equations, and simple math, led calculations are easier than doing taxes. Just understand the analogy: voltage is like water pressure. Current is like gallons per minute flow rate. Power (Watts) is pressure times flow rate, which is like how fast you can fill a hot tub. Bigger hose (less resistance) with more pressure fills your tub faster.
 
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Stupid noob question time!!!

I have a set of Xenon HID 9006 headlights courtesy of Mr. DManns67, but my hi-beams are stock. I also have the quad hi mod - courtesy of MAY03LT, so when I kick my brights on it looks goofy as the hi-beams are a sickly pale yellow compared to the HID's. been wanting to replace the hi-beam bulbs with CREE LED's, so can I just buy some 9005 Cree LED's and slap'em in? These are what I was thinking of getting.. Yes? No? HELP!!

Thanks Y'all! :thumbsup:
 
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Yes you can. Basically treat them just like HIDs.

Edit: Just looked at the link. Those PnP bulbs probably won't put out much usble light. You need to get the high powered Crees, like the ones Kevin (dfwwiz) sells.
 
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Blckshdw said:
Yes you can. Basically treat them just like HIDs.

Edit: Just looked at the link. Those PnP bulbs probably won't put out much usble light. You need to get the high powered Crees, like the ones Kevin (dfwwiz) sells.
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Cool-you said treat them like HID's - Does that mean that I need ballasts for them? I didn't think LEDs required them, only resistors for flashers... :undecided:

Midnyteryder196 said:
You could.. But why not spend an extra 50 bucks and get the cree led that dfwwiz is selling? Check out the cree led headlight thread for more info..
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Awesome, gentlemen! Thanks for the input. I will check that thread out post-haste.
 
The_Roadie said:
Why the hate? With only two equations, and simple math, led calculations are easier than doing taxes. Just understand the analogy: voltage is like water pressure. Current is like gallons per minute flow rate. Power (Watts) is pressure times flow rate, which is like how fast you can fill a hot tub. Bigger hose (less resistance) with more pressure fills your tub faster.
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Ever since an early age(4 or 5 I think) I have had a bad relationship with electricity(tweezers in an outlet)! I have a good knowledge of everyday electronics in a vehicle, but always cautious of doing something stupid with electrical stuff...don"t need to start another fire in a car...but that's another story... :rotfl:
 
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BlazingTrails said:
Pretty soon i think i will start on them. i just ordered some 194 smd led bulbs for my corner lamps and tag lights. i'm starting to catch on now i think :yes:
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I'm proud of you buddy :woot:
 
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RayGumm said:
Stupid noob question time!!!

I have a set of Xenon HID 9006 headlights courtesy of Mr. DManns67, but my hi-beams are stock. I also have the quad hi mod - courtesy of MAY03LT, so when I kick my brights on it looks goofy as the hi-beams are a sickly pale yellow compared to the HID's. been wanting to replace the hi-beam bulbs with CREE LED's, so can I just buy some 9005 Cree LED's and slap'em in? These are what I was thinking of getting.. Yes? No? HELP!!

Thanks Y'all! :thumbsup:
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To get the light output match you need to go with DFWWIZ. He also stands by his products like no other.
 
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Which is better for just simple LED work? uploadfromtaptalk1411850772991.jpg
 
That is the equivalent of asking what sneaker you should wear. No single correct answer, and comes down to personal preference and experiences. As long as they can melt solder where you tell it to, it will be fine. Just have to flip a coin, try one, and see how you like it as you learn how to work with it. :twocents:
 
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Blckshdw said:
That is the equivalent of asking what sneaker you should wear. No single correct answer, and comes down to personal preference and experiences. As long as they can melt solder where you tell it to, it will be fine. Just have to flip a coin, try one, and see how you like it as you learn how to work with it. :twocents:
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Thanks for the input [emoji1] [emoji106]
 
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