LED puddle light project

justin146 · 11-19-2005, 01:07 AM

I originally bought these LEDs to make some custom fog lights buy bought HIDs instead

So I was bored tonight and came up with these. These LEDs are 10mm 10000mcd hyper whites. Anyway, these took me about two hours tonight and I wanted to show them off. THey are alot brighter than the camera makes them out to be because of the light compensation. Now I just have to make them fit in my mirrors. The soldering job is terrible because I had no flux, bot oh well--it will be fine with the little current they draw. I have about 1000 of these and I am now working on some 6x9 driving lights.

ExplorerDMB · 11-19-2005, 10:13 AM

Looks cool. Show us the results

-Drew

*Charlie's_93EB* · 11-19-2005, 11:39 AM

looks good so far

03ExplorerSPT · 11-19-2005, 11:57 AM

Wow nice!!! I'd really love to do this mod one day.

*huskyfan23* · 11-19-2005, 12:23 PM

Nice! That looks huge I hope it fits. Should be crazy bright! PICS!

justin146 · 11-19-2005, 12:46 PM

Yeah, it is going to take some work to fit them in there. I may have to trim the boards a little. The thing about LEDs when you get the mcd this high--they are extremely directional. I hope the lenses disperse the light.

99-5.0explorer · 11-19-2005, 12:49 PM

where did u buy them how much link? and also got to post up nite pictures!!! i cant wait!!!

justin146 · 11-19-2005, 01:51 PM

I bought them on ebay. I dont have a link but the seller was besthongkong.

Afboy143 · 11-19-2005, 05:27 PM

i cud only imagine how bright those puppies are

I had 12 5 mm 6000MCD in my overhead console and it was so bright

justin146 · 11-19-2005, 05:40 PM

well, I decided to change the design of the whole thing. The originals would fit fine, but would be open to where the mirror movement is. I built these to fit into the stock light enclosure. I dropped the number of the LEDs to 8 each. I was able fo fit them where the stock bulb was and sealed them back up with butylene.

justin146 · 11-19-2005, 05:42 PM

more pics.... The lights are alot more blue white than pictures make them look.

Fish Man · 11-19-2005, 05:48 PM

looks awesome, dang bright!!

Fish Man · 11-19-2005, 05:49 PM

btw what are you gonna do with 1200 leds???

justin146 · 11-19-2005, 06:13 PM

I planned on building offroad lights with about 500 LEDs each. I had lost interest interest in the project until yesterday. Now I have started back on them. These wont quite have 500-and are only 4x6, but should be piss bright.

slravene · 11-19-2005, 07:03 PM

wanna make me some underbody rock lights? i need more

Bill Kemp · 11-19-2005, 07:12 PM

I have read but NOT tried yet...If you cut the ends off LEDs that they will still work and be much less directional.
If you feel like effen around with some of your LEDs let us know if it's true.

Puddle lights look great by the way.

justin146 · 11-19-2005, 08:24 PM

Yes, you can cut the end of of LEDs to make them less diretional-- As long as you dont disturb the PN junction(what makes the light). I tried cutting about 1/4" off of these LEDs and they make a very wide pattern. If someone wants the first set I made, make me an offer-- just remember the labor that was involved.

Fish Man · 11-19-2005, 10:12 PM

cool idea about the driving lights...but will they project that far? i really dunno, all i know is the head lamp that i use (petzl tikka plus) runs 4 leds and has a range of 7 meters. im sure with extra leds itll go further...although also these are higher output. i dunno, would like to see how these turn out! watcha gonna do for a lense?

justin146 · 11-19-2005, 10:38 PM

I will either use clear plexi for a lens or pour between the LED lenses with clear epoxy. I wont know how well they project until I make 'em

00XLS · 11-19-2005, 10:46 PM

Where did you wire those in to? I'd like to somehow wire up my fogs are rear tail lights along with a set of puddle lamps to come on when I unlock my door. Sorta how the lux. suv's do it, I believe it can be done. I just suck at wiring

11-19-2005, 01:07 AM	#1
justin146 Wannabe Elite Explorer Oxford, MS-- home of the Ole Miss Rebels 2000 XLT Sport 5.0 Turbo Join Date: Apr 2001 Posts: 2,269 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	LED puddle light project I originally bought these LEDs to make some custom fog lights buy bought HIDs instead So I was bored tonight and came up with these. These LEDs are 10mm 10000mcd hyper whites. Anyway, these took me about two hours tonight and I wanted to show them off. THey are alot brighter than the camera makes them out to be because of the light compensation. Now I just have to make them fit in my mirrors. The soldering job is terrible because I had no flux, bot oh well--it will be fine with the little current they draw. I have about 1000 of these and I am now working on some 6x9 driving lights. Attached Images __________________ ....used to own a Turbocharged 5.0 Explorer.

11-19-2005, 10:13 AM	#2
ExplorerDMB Moderator/Technician Mechanicsville, Virginia 2004 Acura TL Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 6,263 Vehicle Specs	Looks cool. Show us the results -Drew __________________ My Useful Threads (38 Entries and Growing)

11-19-2005, 11:39 AM	#3
Charlie's_93EB Cat 3 Hurricane Rated Venice florida 1993 Eddie Bauer Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 3,142 Vehicle Specs	looks good so far __________________ 1993 Eddie Bauer Member of Ranger roll over posse Fix your 4x4 herehttp://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...ansfer+rebuild

11-19-2005, 11:57 AM	#4
03ExplorerSPT Wannabe Elite Explorer Quincy, IL 2003 Sport XLT Premium Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 1,213 Vehicle Specs	Wow nice!!! I'd really love to do this mod one day. __________________ -Ryan 2003 Silver Birch Explorer Sport XLT Premium 5AT 4.0L SOHC, Convenience, Premium Sport, Comfort, 3.73LS, Moonroof My Explorer Sport

11-19-2005, 12:23 PM	#5
huskyfan23 Rah no Hans Bwix WA 1994 XLT 4x4 Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 6,896 Vehicle Specs	Nice! That looks huge I hope it fits. Should be crazy bright! PICS! __________________ 1994 Explorer XLT My registry entry: here Diamond Everything w/ HID Bi-Xenon Projectors I'm no doctor, but I am a self-proclaimed genius. There's no reason not to trust me. What kind of dessert causes women to gain the most weight? Wedding cake

11-19-2005, 12:46 PM	#6
justin146 Wannabe Elite Explorer Oxford, MS-- home of the Ole Miss Rebels 2000 XLT Sport 5.0 Turbo Join Date: Apr 2001 Posts: 2,269 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Yeah, it is going to take some work to fit them in there. I may have to trim the boards a little. The thing about LEDs when you get the mcd this high--they are extremely directional. I hope the lenses disperse the light. __________________ ....used to own a Turbocharged 5.0 Explorer.

11-19-2005, 12:49 PM	#7
99-5.0explorer Wannabe Elite Explorer Schenectady,NY 99 Explorer 5.0 AWD "SVT" Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 260 Vehicle Specs	where did u buy them how much link? and also got to post up nite pictures!!! i cant wait!!! __________________ Mikey 1999 Explorer 5.0 AWD, 3.73's LS,33x12.50 MTR's,15x10 Eagle's,TT,Custom Shackles,Pro Comp AAL ,3in BL,Skyjacker 7000 2in+,KKM,Full True Dual Exhaust Flowmaster 2 1/2in,Custom Tune By Jody@DP-Tuner, Custom Prerunner Bumper,Prerunner Front Fenders,Clear Corners,Billet Grill,A-Pillar Gages,6 6in Off Road Lights..etc...changes every month

11-19-2005, 01:51 PM	#8
justin146 Wannabe Elite Explorer Oxford, MS-- home of the Ole Miss Rebels 2000 XLT Sport 5.0 Turbo Join Date: Apr 2001 Posts: 2,269 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	I bought them on ebay. I dont have a link but the seller was besthongkong. __________________ ....used to own a Turbocharged 5.0 Explorer. Last edited by justin146; 11-21-2005 at 07:58 PM.

11-19-2005, 05:27 PM	#9
Afboy143 Wannabe Elite Explorer Tampa,FL 1999 Ford Explorer Sport Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 2,611 Vehicle Specs	i cud only imagine how bright those puppies are I had 12 5 mm 6000MCD in my overhead console and it was so bright __________________ ...Mods: Black Magic Electric Fan 150, Diamond Cuts retrofitted with E46 BMW projectors, Full Custom 2.5" Flowmaster Super 40 Exhaust , Custom Spectre Intake w/ AMSOil Filter, Henson Performance 93 Octane Street Tune, Ported and Shafted TB, Full Header-Wrapped 2.5" Off-road Y-Pipe, C&L MAF, 1.5" Wheel Spacers, R1Concepts Drilled and Slotted Rotors

11-19-2005, 05:40 PM	#10
justin146 Wannabe Elite Explorer Oxford, MS-- home of the Ole Miss Rebels 2000 XLT Sport 5.0 Turbo Join Date: Apr 2001 Posts: 2,269 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	well, I decided to change the design of the whole thing. The originals would fit fine, but would be open to where the mirror movement is. I built these to fit into the stock light enclosure. I dropped the number of the LEDs to 8 each. I was able fo fit them where the stock bulb was and sealed them back up with butylene. Attached Images __________________ ....used to own a Turbocharged 5.0 Explorer.

11-19-2005, 05:42 PM	#11
justin146 Wannabe Elite Explorer Oxford, MS-- home of the Ole Miss Rebels 2000 XLT Sport 5.0 Turbo Join Date: Apr 2001 Posts: 2,269 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	more pics.... The lights are alot more blue white than pictures make them look. Attached Images __________________ ....used to own a Turbocharged 5.0 Explorer.

11-19-2005, 05:48 PM	#12
Fish Man Wannabe Elite Explorer Marietta, GA 1995 Explorer XLT Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 1,794 Vehicle Specs	looks awesome, dang bright!! __________________ 1995 XLT 4x4 4.0L TT, AAL, Warrior Shackles, 3" PA body lift, Flowmaster, K&N, Pioneer DEH P7500mp HU, JBL P300.1 pushing a Memphis 10 in a stealth box, JBL BP80.4 running Autotek and MA components in some Q Logic kick panels, 33" BFG Mud Terrains on 15x8 AR-23s. My (really old) CarDomain Page

11-19-2005, 05:49 PM	#13
Fish Man Wannabe Elite Explorer Marietta, GA 1995 Explorer XLT Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 1,794 Vehicle Specs	btw what are you gonna do with 1200 leds??? __________________ 1995 XLT 4x4 4.0L TT, AAL, Warrior Shackles, 3" PA body lift, Flowmaster, K&N, Pioneer DEH P7500mp HU, JBL P300.1 pushing a Memphis 10 in a stealth box, JBL BP80.4 running Autotek and MA components in some Q Logic kick panels, 33" BFG Mud Terrains on 15x8 AR-23s. My (really old) CarDomain Page

11-19-2005, 06:13 PM	#14
justin146 Wannabe Elite Explorer Oxford, MS-- home of the Ole Miss Rebels 2000 XLT Sport 5.0 Turbo Join Date: Apr 2001 Posts: 2,269 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	I planned on building offroad lights with about 500 LEDs each. I had lost interest interest in the project until yesterday. Now I have started back on them. These wont quite have 500-and are only 4x6, but should be piss bright. Attached Images __________________ ....used to own a Turbocharged 5.0 Explorer. Last edited by justin146; 11-19-2005 at 06:37 PM.

11-19-2005, 07:03 PM	#15
slravene Wannabe Elite Explorer Charlotte, NC (Home) / Raleigh, NC (School) '95 XLT Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 1,657 Vehicle Specs	wanna make me some underbody rock lights? i need more __________________ 95 XLT 4x4 / 4.5" / 33x12.5 BFG ATs / 15x8 / Locked CRS Buggy / SOLID HP60s / MAXXIS Trepadors -- Lee R.

11-19-2005, 07:12 PM	#16
Bill Kemp Elite Moderator Emeritus Greenville, MI 98 Mountaineer 5.0 AWD Join Date: Apr 2000 Posts: 5,211 Vehicle Specs	I have read but NOT tried yet...If you cut the ends off LEDs that they will still work and be much less directional. If you feel like effen around with some of your LEDs let us know if it's true. Puddle lights look great by the way. __________________ Bill Kemp Mods to come..... 07 Lincoln MKX Clones are people two.

11-19-2005, 08:24 PM	#17
justin146 Wannabe Elite Explorer Oxford, MS-- home of the Ole Miss Rebels 2000 XLT Sport 5.0 Turbo Join Date: Apr 2001 Posts: 2,269 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Yes, you can cut the end of of LEDs to make them less diretional-- As long as you dont disturb the PN junction(what makes the light). I tried cutting about 1/4" off of these LEDs and they make a very wide pattern. If someone wants the first set I made, make me an offer-- just remember the labor that was involved. __________________ ....used to own a Turbocharged 5.0 Explorer.

11-19-2005, 10:12 PM	#18
Fish Man Wannabe Elite Explorer Marietta, GA 1995 Explorer XLT Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 1,794 Vehicle Specs	cool idea about the driving lights...but will they project that far? i really dunno, all i know is the head lamp that i use (petzl tikka plus) runs 4 leds and has a range of 7 meters. im sure with extra leds itll go further...although also these are higher output. i dunno, would like to see how these turn out! watcha gonna do for a lense? __________________ 1995 XLT 4x4 4.0L TT, AAL, Warrior Shackles, 3" PA body lift, Flowmaster, K&N, Pioneer DEH P7500mp HU, JBL P300.1 pushing a Memphis 10 in a stealth box, JBL BP80.4 running Autotek and MA components in some Q Logic kick panels, 33" BFG Mud Terrains on 15x8 AR-23s. My (really old) CarDomain Page

11-19-2005, 10:38 PM	#19
justin146 Wannabe Elite Explorer Oxford, MS-- home of the Ole Miss Rebels 2000 XLT Sport 5.0 Turbo Join Date: Apr 2001 Posts: 2,269 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	I will either use clear plexi for a lens or pour between the LED lenses with clear epoxy. I wont know how well they project until I make 'em __________________ ....used to own a Turbocharged 5.0 Explorer.

11-19-2005, 10:46 PM	#20
00XLS Wannabe Elite Explorer Frackville/State College PA Explorer 00 XLS Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 1,009 Vehicle Specs	Where did you wire those in to? I'd like to somehow wire up my fogs are rear tail lights along with a set of puddle lamps to come on when I unlock my door. Sorta how the lux. suv's do it, I believe it can be done. I just suck at wiring __________________ 2000 4dr. 4x4 XLS 4.0 OHV 3.73's K&N,throttle cable mod. Brown wire 2wd, Mobil 1, Air Box mod. w/ K&N, TT &shackles, 31 Goodyear Wrangler SA, Silverstar Ultras, Alpine HU, Sirus Satrad.