Grims diy LED build!

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  1. Nismo400rgtr

    Nismo400rgtr Teardrop Maxima Clam

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    I use crazy glue gel in small amounts. What troubles are you having? If your not used to mounting optics the solder joints can interfere. After my first DIY project I learned this and preemptively solder my joints in consideration of optic clearance.
     
    Nismo400rgtr, Mar 25, 2012
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  2. exactlyobp

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    No, dont use super/crazy glue! The fume from the glue will cloud/damage the diodes!

    I used this for my build:
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  3. Nismo400rgtr

    Nismo400rgtr Teardrop Maxima Clam

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    Weird...mine work just fine! I haven't seen any clouding/crazing as it's called. You need two drops of glue at max to attach optics. Hopefully some others with experience can chime in as well.
     
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  4. Arman2K

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    from the look of the wiring.. is look 100% better than mine... cant wait to see this up !!! what camera are you using to take that.. pictures are amazing!!!
     
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  5. tom.n.day

    tom.n.day Eyelash Blennie

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    Nice work Grim, you will love it!
     
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  6. Thatgrimguy

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    Got the dimming cable and vdm cable I needed in to complete the build! So I'll hopefully be turning them on by tonight!
     
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  7. Thatgrimguy

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    Ok... so I just tried to test out my warm whites. and I got no light turning on.

    I double/triple checked all my connections. I tested each individual led above the solder points and each one works... I have it plugged into my apex and the dimming port is set to on.. Any ideas where to start to trouble shoot this thing...
     
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  8. Thatgrimguy

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    Bump for ideas
     
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  9. Thatgrimguy

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    I've hit a wall with the build... I'm about to skip over the XMLs and try hooking up the UV and see if they work at least. I'm very worried about going further without knowing what's wrong with the first strand I tried to hook up...
     
    Thatgrimguy, Apr 8, 2012
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  10. exactlyobp

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    Hmmm... I dont know how to pinpoint the issue you're having except checking it one by one and go widen the section.. like check one LED at a time, which you did already, but two at a time, three, four... no?
     
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