ThatGuyWithAJetta Posted May 30, 2014 Report Share Posted May 30, 2014 So this may seem like a stupid question but, i bought a stereo cabinet and i would like to put at least one maybe two rgb led strips on the underside of each shelf, so my question is if i buy one of the kits off amazon, and only use say roughly 5-6 feet, if i do one strip in each shelf, will i run into issues with it being overpowered with the stock power adapter or will it be okay? !999.5 Volkswagen Jetta 1 Planet Audio BIg Bang 15 Powerbass 1500,1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wicks Posted May 30, 2014 Report Share Posted May 30, 2014 The LEDs are in parallel, you can't overpower them. You cut off the length you need and connect it. Simple. If you use a long length then you just have to make sure the controller can handle that amount of power. This post sent with 100% recycled electrons. 2004 BMW M3Mechman 280A 2 - XS Power XP30001 - XS Power D375 500F of Maxwell SuperCaps (soon to be 1000F) iPadMini2Dash mounted O-scopeAudison bitOne (Remote DRC MP) Highs Amp - PPI Art A404 Hertz HSK130 (HSK165 waiting...) DC Audio DC9.0K 2- DC Audio XL12m2LEGAL - 147.3dB @ 41Hz OUTLAW - 150.2dB @ 45Hz OUTLAW - 145.7dB @ 30Hz JUNE 2014 SOTM WINNER 2014 COLORADO PEOPLE'S CHOICE WINNER SOTM BUILD:http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/141656-wicks-e46-m3-build-bass-turbo-button-and-a-big-new-addition/page-68#entry2802026 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThatGuyWithAJetta Posted May 30, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 30, 2014 The LEDs are in parallel, you can't overpower them. You cut off the length you need and connect it. Simple. If you use a long length then you just have to make sure the controller can handle that amount of power. alright i was just making sure, i've never messed with leds before, thanks for the info. !999.5 Volkswagen Jetta 1 Planet Audio BIg Bang 15 Powerbass 1500,1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S15_Silvia Posted May 30, 2014 Report Share Posted May 30, 2014 You could run even a single LED off the controller I'd bet. You just don't want to draw more current than the supply can put out, which I'm sure would take a shitload of LEDs 2016 Subaru BRZ | Sony XAV-AX100 | Rockford Fosgate DSM 4080 & DSM 40ix | On 6/6/2012 at 6:32 PM, 'LZTYBRN' said: 3. Don't put speakers outside the car unless you are the ice cream man. My feedback thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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