- March 16th, 2016, 9:07 am#4857804
So, I've been exploring the world of building and programming my own board and light set up, and a few questions just popped into my head that I wanted to throw out to you guys!
1. What's the strangest light system you've hooked up to a board using new or rehashed parts? I've been scouting around for used LED devices to scavenge their bulbs (local radio shack is surprisingly underwhelming with their selection) and wondered if this was really a great idea? Obviously viability of the bulbs themselves is a concern, but thinking about having to involve resisters, power requirements, etc, etc.
2. Has anyone ever hooked up a board to their car battery, or something similar? As I've been redesigning my ecto, I wondered if it was wise to try to power the board through the car itself, or at least find another battery to install, or if there was another way? The light system won't be like the usual roof rack, and I love the idea of programming a light display throughout the inside of the car, and possibly/eventually on the outside.
Discuss!!
1. What's the strangest light system you've hooked up to a board using new or rehashed parts? I've been scouting around for used LED devices to scavenge their bulbs (local radio shack is surprisingly underwhelming with their selection) and wondered if this was really a great idea? Obviously viability of the bulbs themselves is a concern, but thinking about having to involve resisters, power requirements, etc, etc.
2. Has anyone ever hooked up a board to their car battery, or something similar? As I've been redesigning my ecto, I wondered if it was wise to try to power the board through the car itself, or at least find another battery to install, or if there was another way? The light system won't be like the usual roof rack, and I love the idea of programming a light display throughout the inside of the car, and possibly/eventually on the outside.
Discuss!!