This one isn't exactly related to computers, but it kinda is. I have found lots of information about setting up LEDs in a computer, but how about in a car? I know you are probably thinking this is really strange, but I have a Subaru Outback and I do not like how the lighting is setup. A few strategically placed super-bright LEDs would light it exactly the way I want. The problem is that the last time I did any hard core electronics work was back in high school, and I don't remember how to setup the circuits needed. So, if anyone out there has any suggestions on how to setup the circuit, it would be greatly appreciated. My main concern is regarding any resistors I will need to restrict the amount of power to the LEDs, I don't think a small little LED will need all the power being sent out by the battery... Here is the general setup I want:
4 or 6 clusters of LEDs at the most. Each cluster will have 2 to 4 LEDs attached to a switch mounted in the dash board, so there will be 4 to 6 switches also. The power source will naturally be the car battery.
In the Jameco catalog, it lists a lot of different specs about the LEDs they have. The ones I need some clarification on are "Typical Vf @ If" and "Typical mcd @ mA"
thanks in advance for any help!
oh, and I know this isn't exactly a post regarding computer cases, but I knew people in here would know how to do it, and I didn't know where else to post it...
4 or 6 clusters of LEDs at the most. Each cluster will have 2 to 4 LEDs attached to a switch mounted in the dash board, so there will be 4 to 6 switches also. The power source will naturally be the car battery.
In the Jameco catalog, it lists a lot of different specs about the LEDs they have. The ones I need some clarification on are "Typical Vf @ If" and "Typical mcd @ mA"
thanks in advance for any help!
oh, and I know this isn't exactly a post regarding computer cases, but I knew people in here would know how to do it, and I didn't know where else to post it...
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