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About LinkBacksI actually got a break from being Mr. Incredible Single Father Super Dad this weekend, for about 3 hours as Emma (my daughter) wasn't feeling well so she took a long nap Saturday afternoon:
So I was kinda bored and decided to put some LED's into my center console to use as lights at night so I can see what's in there...
I bought a "normally closed" Momentary Switch for $2.95 and some generic 12volt LEDs at Pep Boys, all totaled this cost me under $10.00:
I drilled a hole in the upper left of the console, I used the spot where the rubber stoppers hit, as there was a mark from them already there:
Then I installed one light in the front toward the bottom, and one in the rear toward the top:
I then cut the ACC power port connector and spliced the switch into it, I opted to use the ground side as opposed to power since this is a small switch I didn't want to cause an electrical fire by over powering the switch.
It took some fine adjusting to make sure the lid would close, i ended up cutting the rubber stopper so it was flat, but now when the lid is closed the light is off and open the lights come on.
Unfortunately I couldn't find any white LED's so I opted for Blue, if I ever find some white ones I'll swap them out....
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09-17-2006, 09:50 PM #1
It's been the Worst Day Since Yesterday
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ok so I was bored this weekend...
Last edited by Mr. iNCREDIBLE; 09-17-2006 at 09:55 PM.
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09-17-2006, 09:54 PM #2
LX Padiwan
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Pretty cool mod, and the price was right!
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09-17-2006, 10:00 PM #3
Playing with crayons
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Keep the blue LED looks great
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09-18-2006, 01:10 AM #4
Cut me open and cover with butter!
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^^
Agreed. I like the blue!
Nice Mod!
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09-18-2006, 01:26 AM #5
GOOD MEAT TAKES A LONG TIME!
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Cool and inexpensive mod! Very nice indeed.
How do you know the light is off when the lid is closed.......hmmmm?
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09-18-2006, 01:31 AM #6
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lights are cool just ask my 8 yr old after all the cars with lights last night she wants me to add neons!
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09-18-2006, 04:13 PM #7
It's been the Worst Day Since Yesterday
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Originally Posted by I'M BUTWEET DAMMIT
well I have this little elf that checked it out for me..... LOL
actually I stuck my video camera in there and recorded to make sure...
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09-18-2006, 04:31 PM #8
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Post that video! I bet it would be funny in loop mode!
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09-18-2006, 04:48 PM #9
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This should be submitted to the KB. Good stuff! Bean for you!
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09-19-2006, 11:12 PM #10
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Nice mod. At least you are creative when you're bored. My son had his wisdom teeth out this weekend. All I did was stay home, play superdad/nurse and read the threads - good to be creative.
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