Just For Fun... 96 LED License Plate Light
02-01-2016, 06:37 AM
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Just For Fun... 96 LED License Plate Light Now that I’m back in a F-body, I knew it was just a matter of time before I got to tinker in making my own LED boards again. LEDs have come a long way since last time I made one, but surprisingly the typical 5mm LEDs haven’t really been improved too much. I considered upping my game and do some 1/2w or 1w LEDs or SMDs, but figured I’d start off small. Also running those and depending on how I wired them, may require a heatsink.
There's really no point to this thread, just wanted to share my bright *** license plate light. For anyone curious, there are 96 white 16,000mcd flat-head LEDs. I wired 3 in series and 4 sets of those to each resistor. I have a few voltage drivers laying around, may end up wiring one on them to keep a constant voltage.
There's really no point to this thread, just wanted to share my bright *** license plate light. For anyone curious, there are 96 white 16,000mcd flat-head LEDs. I wired 3 in series and 4 sets of those to each resistor. I have a few voltage drivers laying around, may end up wiring one on them to keep a constant voltage.
02-01-2016, 09:52 PM
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man i have been wanting this for awhile and i'm using a cheap one that mounts to the bolts thats ugly as sin......would you make another one of these because it looks great
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03-18-2016, 09:05 AM
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Here's some old threads where I started making my own plate light for my old Firehawk. I guess I failed on this one since "only" 96 LEDs. The LEDs I used for this plate are brighter and have a better spread though.
36 LED
https://ls1tech.com/forums/appearanc...ate-light.html
105 LED
https://ls1tech.com/forums/appearanc...e-light-2.html
36 LED
https://ls1tech.com/forums/appearanc...ate-light.html
105 LED
https://ls1tech.com/forums/appearanc...e-light-2.html
05-22-2017, 08:10 AM
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I have that exact same license plate on my Formula. I had to wait 3 years for it to be available.
05-22-2017, 08:57 AM
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I see you sold it already, but just an fyi....in Pa its illegal to have a "rear facing white light". Maybe other states too. Even tho this is technically a tag light, it could be just enough of a reason for someone to get pulled over.
I got stopped one night in my work truck for a small spotlight on my rear bumper that I use to help see while backing up. I forgot and left it on driving down the rd. It was no where near as bright as your LEDs. Guess it depends if the cop wants to be a du... or not.
I got stopped one night in my work truck for a small spotlight on my rear bumper that I use to help see while backing up. I forgot and left it on driving down the rd. It was no where near as bright as your LEDs. Guess it depends if the cop wants to be a du... or not.
05-22-2017, 12:40 PM
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I've ran a plate light similar on my old hawk for 5-6yrs and then on this one for 1.5yrs without issue. Technically this isn't a "rear facing white light", it's pointing down so shouldn't be illegal IMO. Not everyone wants their plate to be seen so easily though, lol.
I actually ran XTINCT on my hawk. Then gave up that plate for LS2SSUV when I had a TBSS. When I sold it and got a 05 GTO, I got it back. Apparently in Louisiana you keep ownership of a personal plate for a few years. After the GTO it went on a Raptor and still applied. At some point I discovered EXTINCT was finally available so I submitted for that one. Now XTINCT plate hangs on my wall in the shop along with LS2SSUV and FIDDY
I actually ran XTINCT on my hawk. Then gave up that plate for LS2SSUV when I had a TBSS. When I sold it and got a 05 GTO, I got it back. Apparently in Louisiana you keep ownership of a personal plate for a few years. After the GTO it went on a Raptor and still applied. At some point I discovered EXTINCT was finally available so I submitted for that one. Now XTINCT plate hangs on my wall in the shop along with LS2SSUV and FIDDY
05-22-2017, 01:53 PM
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05-22-2017, 02:45 PM
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For kicks, post a rear shot of your car if you can.
05-22-2017, 02:59 PM
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Will do, with owning a C5 it doesn't really apply like it use to but can't think of another plate that fits it. BTW, my previous plate XTINCT may be available, seems like I only keep possession of it for 2-3yrs and it's been about that long since I got the new one..
For kicks, post a rear shot of your car if you can.
For kicks, post a rear shot of your car if you can.
