Box finishing suggestions

[bumpinstang77]

Hey dumbshit Don't talk shit.... better safe then sorry..... and I'd rather run a switch then buy a relay.

[CBFryman]

Originally Posted by ponchonutty

Hey dumb shit

LMAO that is Siggy quote worthyness....

[Diceman83]

Well, after an evening of testing and stuff, I found that a Darlington transistor is designed to turn OFF the stuff hooked to it when you send a signal to it... where does it say that on the box? Or on any websites? Guess I'll have to go back to Radio Shack and pick up another transistor that'll work more for my needs... probably a MOSFET one. I'm pretty sure those turn the connected stuff ON when you send a signal to it. Stupid Radio Shack people... "You have questions, we have answers", BULL! I'll put some more pictures up when I get the LEDs working tomorrow.

[Johannes]

I agree, Radio Shack people are jerks. It should be "You've got questions, we'll try to sucker you into buying more batteries"

[ponchonutty]

Originally Posted by Diceman83

Well, after an evening of testing and stuff, I found that a Darlington transistor is designed to turn OFF the stuff hooked to it when you send a signal to it... where does it say that on the box? Or on any websites? Guess I'll have to go back to Radio Shack and pick up another transistor that'll work more for my needs... probably a MOSFET one. I'm pretty sure those turn the connected stuff ON when you send a signal to it. Stupid Radio Shack people... "You have questions, we have answers", BULL! I'll put some more pictures up when I get the LEDs working tomorrow.

The turn on lead should be 12v.. Personally, I'd still isolate the system via relay. Don't just use a switch. That's where most people go wrong. Most switches aren't designed for direct switching. They are not like AC wall switches. Relays are our friends guys. Since you all like to mess with stereos, it would be beneficial to learn how to use them. Everything you see custom done on vehicles like remotely operated amp racks or even simple trunk pop from an alarm are done with relays.

http://www.the12volt.com/relays/relays.asp

BTW, what's the specs on the LED lights that you have?

[Diceman83]

Hehehe... it's a little after the fact now ...



I got it working with a simple transistor, after reducing the voltage on the turn on lead to 5 volts with a couple of resistors. The LEDs are 3.7 volts or so... though they can take a bit more than that. I have two directly under my head unit lighting up both the front seats. Those ones have about 4.5 volts on them, and they're really bright.

[beattsme]

i reakon that just carpet it to, the same collor of where ever its goin

[Diceman83]

Sorry guys, it's all done now

I made a project page on my website... Click here to see it!