Vis Indicators Round 2.

[grimmy]

Originally Posted by pheelay

I could make a few of these indicator kits if there's anyone interested.

The part's list is quite short:
- 4x 12v LEDs & mounting brackets (better off going with low power types, as you can't draw a lot current from the VIS circuit without causing problems)
- 4x 1N4007 diodes
- 1x 2k1 resistor
- some stripboard to mount the components on
- about 3-3.5 metres of 5 core cable to run into the engine bay

Oh ffs more work getting outsourced to the continent no wonder our economy is gubbed

[MG ZS STE]

Originally Posted by pheelay

- 4x 12v LEDs & mounting brackets (better off going with low power types, as you can't draw a lot current from the VIS circuit without causing problems)

What kind of problems? What power type were these [OP] kits?

[pheelay]

The LEDs quoted originally are Maplin CJ69A. The specs say they draw about 8.5mA at full power. The extra resistor added to the circuit reduces that current draw.

I found if more than about 5 mA is drawn, the VIS motor got stuck in the activated/open position and wouldn't reset until I disconnected the indicators. However, I changed the circuit slightly using a separate resistor on each LED so that the LEDs light better. But it meant my circuit was drawing too much.

My point was just that there's no benefit in using higher brightness LEDs (e.g. @ 20mA each) as they won't be able to draw the current needed for that extra brightness.

[pheelay]

Originally Posted by grimmy

Oh ffs more work getting outsourced to the continent no wonder our economy is gubbed

hehe, well your funny money is of no real use to me here! At best, beer money for my trips over to London