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Old 09-17-2010, 07:56 PM
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We have Light! I'll post up some pics in a bit. Gotta run some errands real quick.
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Old 09-17-2010, 09:04 PM
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This is what I have so far. Gonna try real hard to put the lights in the front bumper. I have the Aluminum one from Ric. So I'll have 5 in there and then Gotta find some place to put the rest.
I really appreciate all the input and information that has been posted to this thread. I'm really happy with the way it's going so far. Once I readd everything it made me realize how simple it really is.
Special thanks to Nathan, (Espeefan). You've been a real big help. All the lights on my truck are gonna to be there because of you.
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Old 09-17-2010, 10:21 PM
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Looks good John! Nothing like some working lights to add to the realism of a model.
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Old 09-18-2010, 02:51 PM
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And this morning I was able to hook up some LED's to the bumper.




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Old 09-26-2010, 08:52 PM
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Got my trailer wired up and finished as far as building. Now I just gotta figure out if I wanna paint it. Might ad some more lights later on but I wanna enjoy what I have for now. Thanks again Nathan!






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Not sure if anyone else has used them, but I found this place:
http://www.oznium.com/ Prices seamed good, so I placed a small order and got them pretty quickly, but haven't messed around with the LED's yet (soon now that fall is hear and I can do some work on this sort of project).
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Hi, nice schematics about the LED´s, thanks.
Did buy RC to my D8R build today, ask about this battle switch but they didn´t have one. Where can I find one? Radio (don´t think it matters) is a Multiplex 9ch.
Another question, back up warning summer, where to find?
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Old 01-22-2011, 08:35 PM
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D8R, battle switches can be found here.

http://www.dimensionengineering.com/battleswitch.htm

A lot of different hobbiest electronic suppliers have similar devices, that go by different names, but they are all basically a miniature relay, designed to be activated 'on' by a low current signal, and used to supply higher current draws to bigger loads.

As for back-up beepers or alarms, I don't know of anyone who offers a stand along back-up beeper, but many ESC, combination sound units have this feature built right in. Servonaut comes to mind.
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Wow Nate thanks. I really need these...

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Thanks SP, will order one. Have seen alarms built in in lamps, that maybee can be used.
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Nathan very nice I am not into electrics my knowledge is red positive black negative so this is very helpful to me thank you very much. Ed
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Hi everybody Have you considered piezo buzzer's for back up alarm's?
I use a Radio shack 206-2399 in my Mack dumptruck for low oil, air pressure, power divider lockout warning. 3-28volt dc. It does pulse like a back up alarm, higher pitch. If it's too loud, just cover the opening with a bandaid, they make great muffler's for them.

It would make a nice backup alarm for rc model's. I'll have to double check the part # tommorrow. Hope this help's! Later, Neil#2 aka doodlebug.
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Old 01-26-2011, 01:43 AM
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Your welcome guys. Always happy to share the knowledge. I'm glad it was / will be helpful to you.
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Thanks Neil, did find the same buzzer here localy, will get one tomorrow. Guess level should be adapted with all noice from running machine.
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Hey Dan, I hope it's not too high pitched for your liking, but it's off the shelf and loud!
It does sound impatient, so it will attract attention. Hope it work's for you, let us know what you think of it. Later, Neil#2 aka doodlebug.
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Hi Neil, got the buzzer today, tested it with 6v battery Will only have this on model for servo/lightning and so.
It sounds ok, tested it inside the batterybox (made of 1mm steel), will see how much you can hear with engine running.
Got a electric switch to, not same as in us but same functions.
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Hey Dan, Yer Welcome! Later, Neil#2 aka doodlebug.
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Wow this thread is so useful, since my wiring/ electrical current understandings are sub-par....
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Old 04-13-2011, 04:29 PM
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I run all of my leds with their own resistor. I have the leds on a seperate battery from everything else. Wiring is straight forward. I get all my leds pre-wired from hong kong with resistors on them already. Sure makes things easier. I make my own lenses and drill a 1/8" whole for the 3mm and 3/16 I think for the 5mm. I then use clear silicone to hold them in place. Hasn't failed me yet.
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For people in the uk who don't want massive shipping costs try these guys.
http://www.newmodellersshop.co.uk/electronic-lights.htm
Theres everything for electrics. Battery packs, switches, Lights & LED's
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