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« on: January 26, 2014, 03:41:26 PM » |
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Hi All, I thought I would start a thread so I can show some of the things I'll be working on over the coming months. To start with I've been asked by Looney to take a look at a Caddy tail light that is destined for a bike. He asked if it were possible to put a spiral of LEDs up the light cone. Before soldering up a bunch of LEDs I decided to try using a light pipe to get the desired effect. I've not used one of these before so I thought it would be a good opportunity to give it a try. Below is my initial attempt. I didn't have anything to form the pipe around so I did it by hand - hence my spiral isn't a very good spiral! I think its quite a cool effect. I shall be getting some more rod next week and trying the improved Mark 2 version.  Bright Light Customs Projects  Bright Light Customs Projects  Bright Light Customs Projects Cheers Nathan |
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« Reply #1 on: January 26, 2014, 03:46:20 PM » |
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I've also just finished making these stools for my sister-in-law to match her 1950s cocktail bar. They are now painted antique white. The seat pads were made by Julie at Royal Kustoms in Poole.  Bright Light Customs Projects |
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« Reply #2 on: January 26, 2014, 10:07:20 PM » |
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Them's cool stools. Love the super skinny legs -would they support a chubby Monkey?
Not seen a "light pipe" before -reckon it'd pass MSVA? Can it be used for brakes as well as running lights, or do you need 2 spirals?
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Galaxie500
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« Reply #3 on: January 26, 2014, 10:15:59 PM » |
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Them's cool stools. Love the super skinny legs -would they support a chubby Monkey?
Not seen a "light pipe" before -reckon it'd pass MSVA? Can it be used for brakes as well as running lights, or do you need 2 spirals?
It looks skinny, but its all 8mm mild steel and quite a sturdy structure. I believe some modern cars use light pipes. Do you know the specific rules for msva lighting? I think the light is bright enough for a tail, but I dont think it'll work as a brake. You'd need a seperate brake light. |
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« Reply #4 on: January 26, 2014, 10:24:02 PM » |
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Don't know the regs on brightness -or if there are any. So you can't vary the brightness for a brake light? Interesting though.
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« Reply #5 on: January 26, 2014, 10:31:34 PM » |
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Its not a very efficient transfer of the light. The Leds are maxed out and only just bright enough for a tail light. I need to have a play to see if I can improve the way it works. Still early days.  |
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« Reply #6 on: January 27, 2014, 08:38:48 PM » |
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That's seriously cool! Has a kind of scientific instrument crossed with Vegas neons look to it!
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« Reply #7 on: January 27, 2014, 10:32:06 PM » |
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I was thinking more 3 bar electric fire, but I like it!
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« Reply #8 on: January 28, 2014, 07:10:00 AM » |
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That's seriously cool! Has a kind of scientific instrument crossed with Vegas neons look to it!
Perhaps a theme that could be explored. Very nice. Looks like there might be room in the centre, for a traditional bulb or led replacement. |
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« Reply #9 on: January 28, 2014, 08:43:20 AM » |
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Perhaps a theme that could be explored. Very nice. Looks like there might be room in the centre, for a traditional bulb or led replacement.
The plan is to use this as a tail light and then put further LEDs in to act as the brake light. This does fit around the normal bulb, but im worried the heat of the filament brake light might melt the acyrlic. Thats something I need to look into once I can form a nice spiral. |
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« Reply #10 on: January 28, 2014, 10:08:53 AM » |
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A 50s sci fi themed chop would be cool.
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« Reply #11 on: January 28, 2014, 11:01:13 AM » |
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The plan is to use this as a tail light and then put further LEDs in to act as the brake light. This does fit around the normal bulb, but im worried the heat of the filament brake light might melt the acyrlic. Thats something I need to look into once I can form a nice spiral.
Perhaps a turned. tapered wooden former. |
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« Reply #12 on: January 28, 2014, 11:40:10 AM » |
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The plan is to use this as a tail light and then put further LEDs in to act as the brake light. This does fit around the normal bulb, but im worried the heat of the filament brake light might melt the acyrlic. Thats something I need to look into once I can form a nice spiral.
Perhaps a turned. tapered wooden former. That was my first thought, but i'll need to find someone with a wood lathe. |
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« Reply #13 on: January 28, 2014, 12:21:23 PM » |
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very cool effect, likes it. you could use a double spiral of light pipe and have one for tail light then second spiral come on for brake light maybe.
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« Reply #14 on: January 29, 2014, 08:37:53 PM » |
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Nathan
We have brighter LEDs here and also use light pipes on a few products,
You need to have a look at some off our collection of LED products
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