Changing Led(s)

Zardon · Jan 27, 2004, 10:40 PM

Staff member Joe "Roadee" Dawson has another guide up for our members.

Well, it is that time again, time for another installment in the Guides forum. This time we are trying something a bit on the Novice to Advanced level. But don’t get nervous or start having any doubts, only the tools that need to be used is what makes this achieve that level. I am going to show you how to change out a LED on an optical drive, and since this will require soldering the LED to the PCB, I feel that it is a bit more than a Beginner task, yet not out of reach at any rate. If you can do this mod, then you can have the pleasure of being a Novice computer modder, and have something pretty neat to show your friends.

Read here

toddsmack2k · Jan 28, 2004, 12:13 AM

Cool little trick guide man.

**Roadee** · Jan 28, 2004, 01:09 AM

Thanks bud.

LED's are fun to play with and CHEAP when it comes to simple mods

Judas · Jan 28, 2004, 01:38 AM

o could very well find a use for this in the future....

**Roadee** · Jan 28, 2004, 08:54 AM

they can be alot of fun....and a computer does have several of them.....plus they are small and easy to hide....yet allow you to have excellent lighting effects or even just accents.

Matth · Jan 28, 2004, 04:13 PM

I seem to recall a rather more "kludgy" approach somewhere, using TWO standard 3mm LEDS (angled together), to replace a bicolour. Would be tough/fiddly to get right, so that both show up through the diffuser, but the only way to break from RED/GREEN bicolour.

Another good LED-mod, is the optical mouse - if you can see the light from underneath, they can look REALLY COOL with something other than RED.

My case has some rather inadequate crescent shaped intake vents on the front (main vent is a gap in the bottom lip of the front) - I might try giving it an evil grin with LED's behind.

PS. One caution - high-brightness LEDS can be painful to look at, if you catch the beam centre .... not powerful enough do do the same damage as a laser, but even a short burst leaves after-images for some time.

**Roadee** · Feb 1, 2004, 03:11 AM

I have see what you are talking about and have done it myself. It can be done......pretty tedious though

I am hoping to hear from some people that have attempted this mod, or any mod using LED's for that matter

I dont believe in "stock"

Although most of the mod's I do are on other peoples computers.

Judas · Feb 1, 2004, 07:20 AM

man.. one reason i want to get rid of my current case... the power button has a killer blue led in it.... that blinds me when i don't relize that i'm falling into it's beam while watching DVD's...

Matth · Feb 1, 2004, 04:07 PM

http://www.lsdiodes.com/5mm/
These guys seem reasonably priced, and that "full spectrum" RGB may have interesting uses in place of a bi/tricolour.

With all 3 primaries to play with, the old Green/Red/Orange indication could become:
Blue/Red/Purple ?
Green/Blue/Cyan ?

http://www.lsdiodes.com/tutorial/
A reasonably good LED tutorial too

I'm in the UK, and if these guys are true to their "2$ shipping to anywhere on the planet", I might try some of their white for illumination experimenting - emergency lights etc.
Not tried them yet.

**Roadee** · Feb 1, 2004, 11:04 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Judas
man.. one reason i want to get rid of my current case... the power button has a killer blue led in it.... that blinds me when i don't relize that i'm falling into it's beam while watching DVD's...

You can either change it........or put a black dot of paint on the end of it......that will take the beam out of the equation.

nbacrazy · Jul 26, 2006, 07:58 AM

nice 1

Zardon · Jul 26, 2006, 10:51 AM

wow, seeing this thread resurrected makes me feel really weird. Roadee is dead now how many years? 2 now? he was always mr dependable and a good friend.

Sorry about the off topic post, just brought back so many memories seeing this thread again, i remember working with him on it.

Falstaff · Jul 26, 2006, 04:28 PM

true...
I just hope he puts in a good word for me with Saint Peter...
I am gonna need it.

Asmoday · Jul 26, 2006, 04:32 PM

It indeed felt a bit weird seeing some of Joe's postings again, for a while I almost forgot that he isn't with us anymore...

Quote:

Originally Posted by Falstaff

true...
I just hope he puts in a good word for me with Saint Peter...
I am gonna need it.

Nah you're royally screwed for eons to come Jeff...

Falstaff · Jul 27, 2006, 06:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Asmoday

It indeed felt a bit weird seeing some of Joe's postings again, for a while I almost forgot that he isn't with us anymore...

Nah you're royally screwed for eons to come Jeff...

Heyyyyyyyyy

say it with love now..

mainman · Aug 10, 2006, 07:29 AM

I miss Joe...

lodbt · Aug 14, 2006, 06:34 AM

It's a good skill .

Razgriz · Aug 14, 2006, 06:38 AM

ok seriously, someone lock this thread and let it die please. I showed up after Joe died, but i know how you guys feel. I suggest this thread be closed to let it sink back into the depths.

**dj_stick** · Aug 17, 2006, 10:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Razgriz

I suggest this thread be closed to let it sink back into the depths.

I agree

in any case this thread won't be lost, this forum is far from active

Jan 27, 2004, 10:40 PM	#1
Zardon DriverHeaven Founder Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 32,480 Rep Power: 177	Changing Led(s) Staff member Joe "Roadee" Dawson has another guide up for our members. Well, it is that time again, time for another installment in the Guides forum. This time we are trying something a bit on the Novice to Advanced level. But don’t get nervous or start having any doubts, only the tools that need to be used is what makes this achieve that level. I am going to show you how to change out a LED on an optical drive, and since this will require soldering the LED to the PCB, I feel that it is a bit more than a Beginner task, yet not out of reach at any rate. If you can do this mod, then you can have the pleasure of being a Novice computer modder, and have something pretty neat to show your friends. Read here

Jan 28, 2004, 12:13 AM	#2
toddsmack2k It Never..... Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Kentucky Posts: 3,173 Rep Power: 0	Cool little trick guide man. __________________ [color=blue]*Bleeding From the Inside Pouring Out, The* *DriverHeaven* Spiral, We Shall Never Let Go Of.[/color]

Jan 28, 2004, 01:09 AM	#3
Roadee Never forgotten Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Rest In peace, Joe. Posts: 2,198 Rep Power: 67	Thanks bud. LED's are fun to play with and CHEAP when it comes to simple mods __________________ We are born naked, wet, and hungry. Then things get worse.

Jan 28, 2004, 08:54 AM	#5
Roadee Never forgotten Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Rest In peace, Joe. Posts: 2,198 Rep Power: 67	they can be alot of fun....and a computer does have several of them.....plus they are small and easy to hide....yet allow you to have excellent lighting effects or even just accents. __________________ We are born naked, wet, and hungry. Then things get worse.

Jan 28, 2004, 04:13 PM	#6
Matth Flash Banner Hater Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: UK Posts: 3,409 Rep Power: 91 System Specs	I seem to recall a rather more "kludgy" approach somewhere, using TWO standard 3mm LEDS (angled together), to replace a bicolour. Would be tough/fiddly to get right, so that both show up through the diffuser, but the only way to break from RED/GREEN bicolour. Another good LED-mod, is the optical mouse - if you can see the light from underneath, they can look REALLY COOL with something other than RED. My case has some rather inadequate crescent shaped intake vents on the front (main vent is a gap in the bottom lip of the front) - I might try giving it an evil grin with LED's behind. PS. One caution - high-brightness LEDS can be painful to look at, if you catch the beam centre .... not powerful enough do do the same damage as a laser, but even a short burst leaves after-images for some time. Last edited by Matth; Jan 28, 2004 at 04:21 PM.

Feb 1, 2004, 03:11 AM	#7
Roadee Never forgotten Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Rest In peace, Joe. Posts: 2,198 Rep Power: 67	I have see what you are talking about and have done it myself. It can be done......pretty tedious though I am hoping to hear from some people that have attempted this mod, or any mod using LED's for that matter I dont believe in "stock" Although most of the mod's I do are on other peoples computers. __________________ We are born naked, wet, and hungry. Then things get worse.

Feb 1, 2004, 04:07 PM	#9
Matth Flash Banner Hater Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: UK Posts: 3,409 Rep Power: 91 System Specs	http://www.lsdiodes.com/5mm/ These guys seem reasonably priced, and that "full spectrum" RGB may have interesting uses in place of a bi/tricolour. With all 3 primaries to play with, the old Green/Red/Orange indication could become: Blue/Red/Purple ? Green/Blue/Cyan ? http://www.lsdiodes.com/tutorial/ A reasonably good LED tutorial too I'm in the UK, and if these guys are true to their "2$ shipping to anywhere on the planet", I might try some of their white for illumination experimenting - emergency lights etc. Not tried them yet.

Jul 26, 2006, 07:58 AM	#11
nbacrazy DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 7 Rep Power: 0	. nice 1

Jul 26, 2006, 10:51 AM	Thread Starter #12
Zardon DriverHeaven Founder Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 32,480 Rep Power: 177	wow, seeing this thread resurrected makes me feel really weird. Roadee is dead now how many years? 2 now? he was always mr dependable and a good friend. Sorry about the off topic post, just brought back so many memories seeing this thread again, i remember working with him on it.

Jul 26, 2006, 04:28 PM	#13
Falstaff Old Codger Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: USAFA Posts: 19,047 Rep Power: 206	true... I just hope he puts in a good word for me with Saint Peter... I am gonna need it. __________________ "Inspiration is always a surprising visitor."

Aug 10, 2006, 07:29 AM	#16
mainman Mr. Nobody Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: OmniPresent Nightwatcher Posts: 5,961 Rep Power: 69	I miss Joe... __________________

Aug 14, 2006, 06:34 AM	#17
lodbt DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 4 Rep Power: 0	It's a good skill . __________________ I want to know more about computers !

Aug 14, 2006, 06:38 AM	#18
Razgriz Intelligence? Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: On the edge of insanity Posts: 1,183 Rep Power: 53	ok seriously, someone lock this thread and let it die please. I showed up after Joe died, but i know how you guys feel. I suggest this thread be closed to let it sink back into the depths.