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0 2023/07/11 15:55:18 k.yepes
0 2023/07/11 15:55:19 k.yepes
Brighter than factory, but not "stupid bright".  Better for safety.
Brighter than factory, but not "stupid bright". Better for safety.
0 2023/10/14 08:22:10 k.yepes
I think it fits nicely.
I think it fits nicely.
0 2023/10/14 08:22:14 k.yepes
I traced the outline in CAD, and then built a small control board with the 220ohm 2 watt resistor in parallel.  I
I traced the outline in CAD, and then built a small control board with the 220ohm 2 watt resistor in parallel. I
0 2023/10/14 08:22:17 k.yepes
step 5- print out your CAD, and check it.  Make necessary adjustments.  Rinse and repeat...
step 5- print out your CAD, and check it. Make necessary adjustments. Rinse and repeat...
0 2023/10/14 08:25:46 k.yepes
step 4, add your necessary features
step 4, add your necessary features
0 2023/10/14 08:25:47 k.yepes
step 1 remove from vehicle
step 1 remove from vehicle
0 2023/10/14 08:25:48 k.yepes
step 3, scan the cutout into CAD, and use a ruler for calibration.
step 3, scan the cutout into CAD, and use a ruler for calibration.
0 2023/10/14 08:25:51 k.yepes
step 2, trace a cardboard cutout that will fit
step 2, trace a cardboard cutout that will fit
0 2023/10/14 08:25:53 k.yepes
0 2023/10/14 08:25:54 k.yepes
Convert your components to traces - I "mirror" image it because I print on a special paper that allows me to invert it as I heat press it onto copper clad
Convert your components to traces - I "mirror" image it because I print on a special paper that allows me to invert it as I heat press it onto copper clad
0 2023/10/14 08:27:42 k.yepes
Once you get a good working design that you have confidence in, add your electrical parts to the design.
Once you get a good working design that you have confidence in, add your electrical parts to the design.
0 2023/10/14 08:27:44 k.yepes
step 10 - I chemically change the copper to tin, with a solution called "liquid tin".  This helps protect the boards and the components solder on easier
step 10 - I chemically change the copper to tin, with a solution called "liquid tin". This helps protect the boards and the components solder on easier
0 2023/10/14 08:30:48 k.yepes
step 9 - I cut out the boards with a band saw, and do all of my machining work.  After I have good results I wipe off the toner with laquer thinner
step 9 - I cut out the boards with a band saw, and do all of my machining work. After I have good results I wipe off the toner with laquer thinner
0 2023/10/14 08:30:50 k.yepes
step 8 - I use a 3:1 ratio of hydrogen peroxide and muriatic acid to etch the boards.  The solution eats all the copper that isn't protected by the toner.
step 8 - I use a 3:1 ratio of hydrogen peroxide and muriatic acid to etch the boards. The solution eats all the copper that isn't protected by the toner.
0 2023/10/14 08:30:51 k.yepes
step 7 - I use a heatpress to transfer the toner to the boards
step 7 - I use a heatpress to transfer the toner to the boards
0 2023/10/14 08:30:54 k.yepes
after a successful heat press transfer
after a successful heat press transfer
0 2023/10/14 08:30:55 k.yepes
i print out my designs backwards on a special paper after prepping my copper clad
i print out my designs backwards on a special paper after prepping my copper clad
0 2023/10/14 08:30:57 k.yepes
step 12 - install and enjoy
step 12 - install and enjoy
0 2023/10/14 08:35:30 k.yepes
0 2023/10/14 08:35:32 k.yepes
0 2023/10/14 08:35:35 k.yepes
Here I made a bracket for the map light PCBs so it can mount onto a flat surface.  I designed this in CAD and I 3D printed on high temp ABS
Here I made a bracket for the map light PCBs so it can mount onto a flat surface. I designed this in CAD and I 3D printed on high temp ABS
0 2023/10/14 08:35:36 k.yepes
0 2023/10/14 08:35:38 k.yepes
step 11 - adding the LEDs and resistors
step 11 - adding the LEDs and resistors
0 2023/10/14 08:35:39 k.yepes
0 2023/10/14 08:35:41 k.yepes
0 2023/10/14 08:48:34 k.yepes
0 2023/10/14 08:48:42 k.yepes
0 2023/10/14 08:48:47 k.yepes
0 2023/10/14 08:48:52 k.yepes
0 2023/10/14 08:48:58 k.yepes
0 2023/10/14 08:49:03 k.yepes
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0 2023/10/14 08:53:52 k.yepes
0 2023/10/14 08:53:54 k.yepes
0 2023/10/14 08:53:55 k.yepes
0 2023/10/14 08:59:08 k.yepes
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