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OmniCamaro · 03-14-2014, 10:39 PM

I want to add that I use lighthouseleds.com and they are great. I was halfway through a project and realized I didn't have enough LEDs and they went out of their way to overnight them to me. AND they're cheaper than Oznuim.

anglwngss · 03-15-2014, 02:15 AM

Cool! Good to know! Thanks for posting about them. I'd never heard of them before.

creektrack · 03-15-2014, 02:34 PM

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This is about the only way to get the needles off. And plastic spoons won't cut it, FYI. THANKS FOR THE TIP!

Someone had asked me for help on removing the needles one night while I was at work...so I only had access to a few plastic spoons and my sonic cup...glad to see you're coming along...

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OmniCamaro · 03-17-2014, 02:34 AM

The DIC/side facing ones are giving me hell!!!! Giving up for tonight. I'll give it another go in the A.M.

creektrack · 03-17-2014, 04:31 AM

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The DIC/side facing ones are giving me hell!!!! Giving up for tonight. I'll give it another go in the A.M.

It's a PITA, but just put some solder down on the pads and get one side on there, then get some on the other side and run it upwards to drag it to the top of the led pad, then put your tweezers on top and press down slightly as you go quickly from one side to the other back and forth a few times and it will seat and have a good amount of solder for a solid connection. ..

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OmniCamaro · 03-17-2014, 03:16 PM

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It's a PITA, but just put some solder down on the pads and get one side on there, then get some on the other side and run it upwards to drag it to the top of the led pad, then put your tweezers on top and press down slightly as you go quickly from one side to the other back and forth a few times and it will seat and have a good amount of solder for a solid connection. ..

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Thanks buddy. I'm getting there but it is definitely a PITA, LOL. Do you use flux to help the process? I started using it later on in the process so I'm not sure if it's the flux or just time on the iron that is helping.

Thanks again for the tips and help. I can't wait to see it all finished.

ALLTRBO · 03-17-2014, 04:27 PM

Definitely use ample flux (and clean it well with alcohol afterward), definitely don't use a lot of time on the iron.

Keep it up, it'll all be worth it when you plug it in the dash and see it glow!

OmniCamaro · 03-17-2014, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by anglwngss

To have everything white, you'd need a total of 19 LEDs.
14 on the circuit board
5 for the DIC

and yes, they are all the PLCC-2 type LEDs.

Thank you for this picture!

creektrack · 03-17-2014, 05:58 PM

I never use flux because the silver bearing solder I use has flux built in...I never have any flow issues with my solder...

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ALLTRBO · 03-17-2014, 06:23 PM

I guess I should have said "If you're having problems with the solder flowing then definitely use ample flux".
All the solder I've ever used has been flux-cored, but depending on the conditions and the components, sometimes it just doesn't want to wet or flow properly without additional flux. If it flows and wets as it should with the flux core then there's no problem.

OmniCamaro · 03-18-2014, 01:49 AM

TADA! I changed my blinker indicators, MPH & RPM to red. On top of everything else of course.
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OmniCamaro · 03-18-2014, 01:52 AM

I'll be posting a map of sorts to every LED on the board for future reference. In the next day or 2.

creektrack · 03-18-2014, 04:33 AM

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I'll be posting a map of sorts to every LED on the board for future reference. In the next day or 2.

Looks good...anglwngss made this a while back. ..
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OmniCamaro · 04-26-2014, 07:11 PM

Anyone do a MyLink unit yet? I'm about to have one and definitely don't want any blue in there.

03-14-2014, 10:39 PM	#421
OmniCamaro US Veteran Drives: 2011 Silver Ice Metallic 2SS/RS A6 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Bossier City, La Posts: 1,407	I want to add that I use lighthouseleds.com and they are great. I was halfway through a project and realized I didn't have enough LEDs and they went out of their way to overnight them to me. AND they're cheaper than Oznuim. __________________ *Dear Lord, give me the strength to carry on despite my Camaro addiction!* JRE iTSX tune, full cat-less Dynatech exhaust, CAI intake, Stillen Slotted/Drilled Rotors, RB braided brake lines, BMR lowering springs, (reserved for definite future MODS)

03-15-2014, 02:15 AM	#422
anglwngss Texas Camaros Drives: 2011 Synergy Green 2SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Venus, Tx Posts: 1,681	Cool! Good to know! Thanks for posting about them. I'd never heard of them before. __________________

03-17-2014, 02:34 AM	#424
OmniCamaro US Veteran Drives: 2011 Silver Ice Metallic 2SS/RS A6 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Bossier City, La Posts: 1,407	The DIC/side facing ones are giving me hell!!!! Giving up for tonight. I'll give it another go in the A.M. __________________ *Dear Lord, give me the strength to carry on despite my Camaro addiction!* JRE iTSX tune, full cat-less Dynatech exhaust, CAI intake, Stillen Slotted/Drilled Rotors, RB braided brake lines, BMR lowering springs, (reserved for definite future MODS)

03-17-2014, 06:23 PM	#430
ALLTRBO Drives: V8 up front and 7-spd out back FTW Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: MD Posts: 746	I guess I should have said "If you're having problems with the solder flowing then definitely use ample flux". All the solder I've ever used has been flux-cored, but depending on the conditions and the components, sometimes it just doesn't want to wet or flow properly without additional flux. If it flows and wets as it should with the flux core then there's no problem. __________________

03-18-2014, 01:49 AM	#431
OmniCamaro US Veteran Drives: 2011 Silver Ice Metallic 2SS/RS A6 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Bossier City, La Posts: 1,407	DIY Change LEDs in Speed/Tach Gauge TADA! I changed my blinker indicators, MPH & RPM to red. On top of everything else of course. __________________ *Dear Lord, give me the strength to carry on despite my Camaro addiction!* JRE iTSX tune, full cat-less Dynatech exhaust, CAI intake, Stillen Slotted/Drilled Rotors, RB braided brake lines, BMR lowering springs, (reserved for definite future MODS)

03-17-2014, 04:27 PM	#427
ALLTRBO Drives: V8 up front and 7-spd out back FTW Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: MD Posts: 746	Definitely use ample flux (and clean it well with alcohol afterward), definitely don't use a lot of time on the iron. Keep it up, it'll all be worth it when you plug it in the dash and see it glow!

03-17-2014, 05:58 PM	#429
creektrack Drives: N/A Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 41	I never use flux because the silver bearing solder I use has flux built in...I never have any flow issues with my solder... Sent from my SPH-L900 using Tapatalk

03-18-2014, 01:52 AM	#432
OmniCamaro US Veteran Drives: 2011 Silver Ice Metallic 2SS/RS A6 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Bossier City, La Posts: 1,407	I'll be posting a map of sorts to every LED on the board for future reference. In the next day or 2. __________________ *Dear Lord, give me the strength to carry on despite my Camaro addiction!* JRE iTSX tune, full cat-less Dynatech exhaust, CAI intake, Stillen Slotted/Drilled Rotors, RB braided brake lines, BMR lowering springs, (reserved for definite future MODS)

04-26-2014, 07:11 PM	#434
OmniCamaro US Veteran Drives: 2011 Silver Ice Metallic 2SS/RS A6 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Bossier City, La Posts: 1,407	Anyone do a MyLink unit yet? I'm about to have one and definitely don't want any blue in there. __________________ *Dear Lord, give me the strength to carry on despite my Camaro addiction!* JRE iTSX tune, full cat-less Dynatech exhaust, CAI intake, Stillen Slotted/Drilled Rotors, RB braided brake lines, BMR lowering springs, (reserved for definite future MODS)

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