custom L.E.D tail lights

[Eagle1]

Hey,
WolfMan came over with schematics, 3D views, and LAN pattern layouts for my 80 Eagle Side Marker lights. As soon as we get the round ones in the mail, the board layout for that will be complete as well.

The next step is to dip a board and purchase the components and create a working prototype!!

WolfMan will post a 3D view of the board layout later tonight.
 

[68AMXGOPAC]

 I have a spare set of SX/4 tail lights for dimensional purposes only.As llong as they don't get chopped up,you could borrow them.

[ericarmstrong]

I also have some sx/4 tail lights, I'll send them to you if you send them back converted  .

[WolfMan]

Here is a 3D view of the board! Remember it is a representation! this is a working board and a working everything seen in the 3D view.

Enjoy!



And the backside


This board is surface mount for parts only, the only traces on the back are grounds and it should be no more than about 4mm high or thick whichever you would like to say. Also it will go into existing stock holes, we only modify the marker assembly itself no fender cutting or anything and am current searching for a connect so no splicing will be needed.

 
p.s. Tail lights are more than welcome to be sent and we will send back so we can get dimensions for all models! However, if you would like an upgrade as soon as the boards are ready to be built and assembled for consumer purposes I will be glad to convert them for you!

(we have to do some fun bashing tests first!!! mud and water and what not before I even sell them to anyone, let alone just give them away. A couple tests we are going to run is an endurance test, water tests, and high voltage and current testing, within the simulator the hand picked parts are performing to better than expected values!!!! 50mA LEDS in the side marker!!! total 390mA input to the board, with a parallel design that prevents no more than two from going out if that even ever happens and limited the current draw!!

If you have questions or comments please PM me I will be posting more, as the next to come are the turn signals in the front of the same 1980 Year One eagle sedan! Sorry folks no other lights to mock up yet, but we are due to receive a set of Sx/4 rear round side markers, and I believe a set of tail lights to mock up with.

[Mechanic]

Awesome, I would really like to buy a set of SX/4 tail lights and side marker lights when you finish them up.

I'm curious now, because tail lights for these car's can't be bought, what is your plan for install?? are you going to build a "kit" for the average shade tree guy to install it?? or are you having all the tail lights sent to you so you could upgrade them, or a combination of both??

Like I said, unless the price is ridiculous, count me in for a set of SX/4 tail lights and side marker lights.

[WolfMan]

It will be actually a combination of both, some sets are serviceable and some, such as the side markers you see above will have to be sent in.

Here is what we were thinking, simply buy a set we have made and send us your old set thats in good condition like a core charge refund  This would be for the non-serviceables only the others would be a kit, or you could send us your assembly and we could put it in. However, you would like. It all depends on the ease and serviceability of the assemblies in question and of course what you would prefer.

[WolfMan]

Also, sorry didnt note previously price will not be ridiculous! I have seen sets online that are just the board for just serviceable assemblies for 200-280 dollars!! thats insane! Now we will be offering custom designs which might be more than the average, however, price will not be set for a little while until after prototyping is complete, however, doing some early math I think everyone will be happy!

[Mavericke]

Yeah, wow... way further than my mind can fathom. I don't have that sort of education so construct circuit boards and everything, lol... I can't wait to see what you can do. Some clear taillight housings with LED's would be great.... same with the front turn signals.

As of right now, I can outfit every bulb in an Eagle with LED's for about $85. I don't do any heavy modification though... as we mentioned in the previous thread, I just pop in the bulbs and the resistor and whamo! it's done. If you can take it to the next step... awesom... I can't wait to see it!

[ericarmstrong]

Is there room behind the lights for a circut board, or is the board intended to be placed behind the bulb insert hole?

[WolfMan]

There is plenty of room and this is not any conventional LED bulb replacement. We will be doing custom designs and lighting withtn the lights.

The board posted above is literally only about 3.6mm thick the LED's are 2mm tall and the board about 1.6mm thick other than that there is plenty of room inside of the tale marker lights.

We are working on gathering all parts necessary for assemble there is about a 4 week factory lead time on the LED's we are utilizing.

I will post more as I get them, the next images to come are the boards for the front turn signals on the 80 Eagle they will be a two piece design, one side for running lights and the other for the turn signal.

[vangremlin]

WolfMan and Eagle1, just wondering if there anything new on the LED taillights?

[JSK]

This is the 1st time I've read this thread, or I would have put in a request/suggestion back in June: is it possible to make the turn signal bulbs sequential? I'm not sure how many bulbs are in each light, but I've always liked how the inner bulb lights first, then the 2nd (middle) and then the outside bulb for each blink on cars such as the mustang or cougar... not sure it's feasible with these taillights, though.

[Mavericke]

Good thought Jerry... Van, glad you brought this thread up to the top again, I had forgotten about it.

[68AMXGOPAC]

I hadn't forgotten , just waiting to see what might come to light on it.

[Whuntmore]

I think he meant the tail lights spelling out AMC was Illegal.

By the way, I love the Idea and would most definitely, depending on the cost and how well off I am when completed. I'd also be very interested in some SX/4 LED tail lights. back up lights and all.

I don't see why not, on the Dodge rams their tail lights have the RAM symbol, and spell 'Ram'.  Well, I saw one yesterday like that.   Not that I'd want a set, but it would be pretty cool

Actually, what I want is a LED scrolling word signs, so I can mount on the back of the car, and when someone does something stupid, it wll say 'Idiot' or 'moron' or 'watch where yer going' or 'did you BUY yer license?'  etc.

Ya know, stuff like that.