DIY: LED swap Tutorial (No 56k!!)
#41
Originally Posted by jimmbomb
Nice work Miketf1......!! How did you get your P R N D S + - lights to go blue?? looks great!.. just like mine only a different HU.... So how did you light up your PRNDS+-?? jh
the only quirk about my light setup is that the premium head unit light is better described as sky blue and the other lights are a more pure blue.
#46
Originally Posted by miketf1
w00t! crazy gauge face! looks hella nice where did you get that?
#47
I guess I can talk briefly about how I made it here though since it'll probably take a lot of time before I get to making the tutorial...
DIY CUSTOM GAUGE BY UNITY303:
1) I scanned the 2 original layers (one that is normal and one with all the icons for temperature/dooropen/brakes/etc, by shining a light source on top of the scanner while it was scanning) into my computer,
2) Photoshopped the two layers on top of each other,
3) Overlay designs,
4) Create a 3rd blocking layer that blocks out any design that unintentionally bleeds into visible areas,
5) Fitted to print size, (reprint and resize as necessary)
6) Printed on normal Photo Glossy Film Paper from a color inkjet, I used a cheap old 1440dpi inkjet from eBay (Epson Stylus Scan 2500).
WARNING:
On the XB, the GREEN CRUISE ICON is hard to see during the day because the photo glossy film paper doesn't let the Green LED light pass through very well. It looks fine at night though. Now that I think about it, if I replaced it with a Blue LED it would probably be visible during the day.
IF YOU WANT ONE OF THESE:
Hmm I don't want to design these for other people... but I could just print up some more of the ones I already designed and send them out if anybody wants. PM me for cost if ur really interested I can have an amber version (instead of blue) that I can print
DIY CUSTOM GAUGE BY UNITY303:
1) I scanned the 2 original layers (one that is normal and one with all the icons for temperature/dooropen/brakes/etc, by shining a light source on top of the scanner while it was scanning) into my computer,
2) Photoshopped the two layers on top of each other,
3) Overlay designs,
4) Create a 3rd blocking layer that blocks out any design that unintentionally bleeds into visible areas,
5) Fitted to print size, (reprint and resize as necessary)
6) Printed on normal Photo Glossy Film Paper from a color inkjet, I used a cheap old 1440dpi inkjet from eBay (Epson Stylus Scan 2500).
WARNING:
On the XB, the GREEN CRUISE ICON is hard to see during the day because the photo glossy film paper doesn't let the Green LED light pass through very well. It looks fine at night though. Now that I think about it, if I replaced it with a Blue LED it would probably be visible during the day.
IF YOU WANT ONE OF THESE:
Hmm I don't want to design these for other people... but I could just print up some more of the ones I already designed and send them out if anybody wants. PM me for cost if ur really interested I can have an amber version (instead of blue) that I can print
#48
Just FYI anyone interested... the DIY Tutorial
https://www.scionlife.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=206424
https://www.scionlife.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=206424
#52
But if you look at the same products from the same sellers, you'll see say they'll have the LED's for like 10 bucks with 5 shipping.. Either way, you're gonna end up spending 15 for the whole works.. look at the other prices.. you'll see that the morre expensive ones will have cheaper shipping, making everything equal or dammn close to it.. The lower price just attracts the eye.. jh
#53
Originally Posted by jimmbomb
But if you look at the same products from the same sellers, you'll see say they'll have the LED's for like 10 bucks with 5 shipping.. Either way, you're gonna end up spending 15 for the whole works.. look at the other prices.. you'll see that the morre expensive ones will have cheaper shipping, making everything equal or dammn close to it.. The lower price just attracts the eye.. jh
mouser.com forget ebay
#55
Originally Posted by vertex
I ordered and received 800 mcd LEDs, (lvbitwiz and jh look like they both used 500....) So, once I get my box back from a depressing longhaul of crap, I'll start modding this!
#56
I ordered from these fellas: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...m=260202805362
Same company as mentioned earlier I believe. Took a LONG time for the shipping, but oh well. I will be posting pictures when this is complete.
I planned on getting a custom plate from LEDmod as well. Not sure if I'll do that, or just print my own, or print my own and get a face later. haha.
Same company as mentioned earlier I believe. Took a LONG time for the shipping, but oh well. I will be posting pictures when this is complete.
I planned on getting a custom plate from LEDmod as well. Not sure if I'll do that, or just print my own, or print my own and get a face later. haha.
#57
Originally Posted by vertex
I ordered from these fellas: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...m=260202805362
Same company as mentioned earlier I believe. Took a LONG time for the shipping, but oh well. I will be posting pictures when this is complete.
I planned on getting a custom plate from LEDmod as well. Not sure if I'll do that, or just print my own, or print my own and get a face later. haha.
Same company as mentioned earlier I believe. Took a LONG time for the shipping, but oh well. I will be posting pictures when this is complete.
I planned on getting a custom plate from LEDmod as well. Not sure if I'll do that, or just print my own, or print my own and get a face later. haha.
#59
Originally Posted by noservice2001
what other colors can you do?
Looks like all kinds of colors are available... jh
#60
They have every color you need. I ordered some pink ones for a guy that did it for his GF.... those were some serious pink LEDs.
In my book, those people linked are the best people to deal with. Cheap, fast (for hong kong anyways), and very good quality. Not to mention friendly and willing to help you out in anyway you need.
In my book, those people linked are the best people to deal with. Cheap, fast (for hong kong anyways), and very good quality. Not to mention friendly and willing to help you out in anyway you need.