Cup Holder Illuminator

[Philosopher]

Originally posted by coolerman
Thanks guys for all the kind words! Here is a pic so you can see what it looks like installed: CHI Pic Here is a short video of the dimmer in action. CHI Video (You must have Real Player Basic 8 to veiw!)
When I get all the details worked out I will post prices and start taking orders. All feedback welcome

Nice! As always, good to have your electrical genius around!

[coolerman]

Sorry! Here is a .mpg for you CHI VIDEO(mpg) It's 3.5 meg! (Any ideas how to shrink it down?)

[rhombus]

I'm downloading it and I will try and encode it to a smaller format.
The server that is hosting it is very slow so smaller will be better.

[rhombus]

Ok I have converted it into a Apple Quicktime mpeg.
(8k)

Which did not work so have removed the link

[superjens]

I couldn't check that last one, is it really 9K? That's nuts. I could get it down to 1 MB, quality is pretty close to original. How did we get this far off topic?

1 meg mpeg

[rrdstarr]

It took 5 minutes on the T-1 server here at McBoeing! I will definetly order one from you Coolerman! :flash:

[rhombus]

Originally posted by superjens
I couldn't check that last one, is it really 9K? That's nuts.

I thought that it would not work and was just in my cache.

I suck at this multimedia stuff. I normally use Windows Media Encoder but it would not read the file since it did not have sound (well I have to use Quicktime to convert it to a .avi then try the Win Encoder )

What did you use to comress the video?

[Schludwiller]

Just out of curiosity. Doesn't someone manufacture an illuminated ring (thin profile)? That would be an interesteding cup-holder light as well, just install it on the bottom of the holder.

So Coolerman, when are you going to run the AC through to the cup-holders? Small vents underneath could help keep drinks cold. We could have used those back in Moab last July.

[ChuckH]

Originally posted by Schludwiller
Just out of curiosity. Doesn't someone manufacture an illuminated ring (thin profile)? That would be an interesteding cup-holder light as well, just install it on the bottom of the holder.

So Coolerman, when are you going to run the AC through to the cup-holders? Small vents underneath could help keep drinks cold. We could have used those back in Moab last July.

uh oh, you just gave me an idea!

BTW, uh, thanks for letting it be! :finger:

[superjens]

What did you use to comress the video?

I pulled out one of the tools I use to make video-CD's (yes I know, ripping DVD's is bad mmmkay). For this one I used TMPGenc, set it up with a variable bit rate, low limit, kept the fps down to 23/sec, mpeg-1, check it out, I just got it down to 300 KB and the quality is still really good!

300 KB

[rhombus]

Nice!

Much better than the 3meg

[xivera]

Whoa!
I just want to say that that is cool!
Great idea, nice implementation...

[Craigs_Tonka]

Originally posted by coolerman
They don't interfer with the function of the cup holders in any way. They can also be used to light up the center console area, the glove box, the storage pockets in the back of the X or the storage pockets in the doors of the X. Colors available are Blue, White, Yellow, Red, Green or Orange. :cyclops:

Can you still remove the rubber insert for larger cups / bottles? If so, add me to the list, and I guess I'll take blue to match the stereo.

I'll need to look at the X in the dark and decide how many I want as I will be removing all the interior to do a major wiring overhaul and will want to cover all my bases at the same time.

GREAT IDEA MAN. THANKS.

[ChuckH]

Originally posted by Craigs_Tonka


Can you still remove the rubber insert for larger cups / bottles? If so, add me to the list, and I guess I'll take blue to match the stereo.

I'll need to look at the X in the dark and decide how many I want as I will be removing all the interior to do a major wiring overhaul and will want to cover all my bases at the same time.

GREAT IDEA MAN. THANKS.

I emailed Coolerman with the same question and he said that the rubber inserts are still removeable. The lights are only attached to the plastic part. My main concern was the situaion where you pull up your bottle and the rubber insert comes with it. I had visions of that happening and the light getting ripped from the wiring! I'm happy to say that wouldn't be the case though!

One place I want to wire a freaking light is in the glovebox! Coolerman???

[rrdstarr]

I'd like to have a couple into my Steel Horse console too!