lifted_silverado Posted November 9, 2011 Report Share Posted November 9, 2011 Can someone give a good idea on how to use LEDs to light up a plexi glass panel on a new box? Pics would be great. When i first started building my own boxes and buddies boxes i used circular and jig saws. Now that ive gotten my table saw and routers and nicer tools im wanting to step up into more fab work. Im building a box for a friend with 2 sundown sa-8s under the back seats of his chevy truck. I want to use a plexi panel on the out facing side of the box lit up with green LEDs and have really no idea on how to get them inside or to wire them. Please help fellas, thanks Everythings in the attic or garage since the truck was sold last year. New build should be coming soon in a dodge cummins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KenC210 Posted November 9, 2011 Report Share Posted November 9, 2011 Can someone give a good idea on how to use LEDs to light up a plexi glass panel on a new box? Pics would be great. When i first started building my own boxes and buddies boxes i used circular and jig saws. Now that ive gotten my table saw and routers and nicer tools im wanting to step up into more fab work. Im building a box for a friend with 2 sundown sa-8s under the back seats of his chevy truck. I want to use a plexi panel on the out facing side of the box lit up with green LEDs and have really no idea on how to get them inside or to wire them. Please help fellas, thanks A box i am planning on build shortly. As you may be able to see there is two openings where i will be using lexan glass. I will have the leaxn fiberglass 1/2" thick and put a paneling around it so i could attach it to the box without drilling into the glass. you could drill the outside edges of the glass with a #150 bit just deep enough for you led light. Using in and out motions while drilling so you don't melt the plexi test fit the leds to see if they fit, if using 5mm led's, clean it out and put clear nail polish in each hole. Put in all the led's and start wiring them. That should light up the whole plexi if you go all the way around. I don't know what you would want but that is an idea. I personally aint goin to do that cuz i want the leds inside the box. Kids Cadi Power Wheel Build2007 Ford Escape Build2012 Toyota Corolla Build 2013 Toyota Tundra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarAudioFab Posted November 30, 2011 Report Share Posted November 30, 2011 Look on ebay you can usually get pretty good deals. I always use this guy: http://www.ebay.com/itm/190573252592?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649 -Mark Host of "CarAudioFabrication" - YouTube Car Audio Tutorial Channel Check out my forum section here on SMD for my builds and tutorial videos! Subscribe on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/CarAudioFabrication Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bujwah Posted November 30, 2011 Report Share Posted November 30, 2011 ^^^^^that really is a good deal Stay Golden Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarAudioFab Posted December 1, 2011 Report Share Posted December 1, 2011 I just have found that their shipping time takes quite awhile -Mark Host of "CarAudioFabrication" - YouTube Car Audio Tutorial Channel Check out my forum section here on SMD for my builds and tutorial videos! Subscribe on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/CarAudioFabrication Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dtleonard26 Posted December 1, 2011 Report Share Posted December 1, 2011 I'd like to no where I can get the 1inch thick plexi Bagged 83 C10 89 K1500 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeAlLsTaR13 Posted December 1, 2011 Report Share Posted December 1, 2011 (edited) try to stay away from ebay LEDs, mainly the ones from china.. yes they look like a good deal but are GARBAGE, if they get cold they lose their flexibility, and if you try to flex them they can snap, and sometimes LEDs in the strips can burn out i only use oznium LEDs, i had a local who wanted cheap LEDs so i bought the ebay ones for him, didnt last more than 6 months if you DO go with ebay LEDs, try to get the type listed above and not the silicone strips, those are the ones that will snap, but the ribbon strips will hold their flexibilty a very long time, but ive never used that type of LED strip Edited December 1, 2011 by BeAlLsTaR13 Team Sundown Audio**CURRENT** -- 2012 Scion tC Build Click Here **OLD** -- 2002 Pontiac Grand AM Build Click Herecheck them out, slap me a comment2002 Pontiac Grand AM SE 2.2l 4 cylinder ecotec.-------------------------------------------------------------------Head Unit - Alpine CDA-9887Subs - 2x Z 12 v.2s - v.3 + NS Soft partsAmplifier - Sundown Audio SAZ-3500DEnclosure - 3.33 Cubes tuned to 34.66hzFront Stage - JBL P660c 6.5" ComponentsRear Deck - Powerbass 4xl 6.5" Mid-RangeFront Stage Amplifier - Sundown Audio SAX-100.4DWires - Kicker Hyperflex 1/0, KnuKonceptz 1/0, Knu 4 and 8 Gauge, Kicker RCAsElectrical - 275 AMP DC Power H/O Alternator, XS Power S3400, XS Power D2700Videos - http://www.youtube.com/user/BeAILsTaR13------------------------------------------------------------------- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I am Poncho Posted December 1, 2011 Report Share Posted December 1, 2011 hmm... how long is that roll? and i know my dad helped me do this. we used a relay and ran power for the leds with a fuse and then connected the remote wire to the positive of the amp, but that was a lower powered amp.. so it would go to the beat. not 100% but im pretty sure thats how we did it. but you could connect it to a switch or just splice into the remote wire from the HU. oh and the leds we used had built in resistors so that full current wouldnt destroy them. i really dont know much about that kind of electrical so maybe someone else can chime in... OLD BUILD LOG: http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/166273-poncho-designs-trailblazer/ New car, new build coming soon... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B Slaps Posted December 1, 2011 Report Share Posted December 1, 2011 I'd like to no where I can get the 1inch thick plexi i have half a sheet. I Rock 4 Doors 4 More Whores! SMD SUPER SELLER my seller feedback http://www.stevemead...-mama-feedback/ more seller feedback http://www.stevemead...-slaps-yo-mama/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
412 CVX Posted December 1, 2011 Report Share Posted December 1, 2011 first off, use lexan for a sub box, it's much stronger than plexi. second, if you want to light up just the acrylic, put the LED's on the outside edges of the plexi. third, the only way i know to wire them is to run positive to the remote terminal on the amp, then negative to the ground. i suppose you could do this with any switched 12v source and a grounding point. Just say no to Ground Pounder Customs. My temp system build log More box buildssome cars do over 170db with one sub, so clearly my two 12"s can do that in my car, with my knowledge too! look out bitches! I'm with captain stupid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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