 Delayed Dome Dimming, Possible kits available if there is interest! |
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 Apr 17, 2013 - 2:09 PM
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Enthusiast  Joined Jan 27, '08 From Mass Currently Offline Reputation: 6 (100%)  |
Hey guys,
I have been working on getting the dome lights to slowly fade like on new cars. I got a design that I am happy with and I wondered if others might want the same thing. The basic idea is that dome light would be modified to hold the controller and the bulb replaced with leds. I'm also thinking that I would want expansion ports so that I can add led strips under the dash, and in the rear. I could offer my services to modify your dome or even charge like a core fee and get some spares from the junkyard. I could just sell the controller too if people would rather that. If you are interested let me know and I will get some pricing and samples. -rivs |
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Apr 17, 2013 - 2:48 PM
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I'm definitely interested. The expansion ports sound like a nice touch. How much would just the controller cost?
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Apr 17, 2013 - 3:09 PM
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Enthusiast Joined May 29, '09 From Gainesville, FL Currently Offline Reputation: 17 (100%) |
Sounds interesting.
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Apr 17, 2013 - 5:00 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 27, '08 From Mass Currently Offline Reputation: 6 (100%) |
QUOTE (richee3 @ Apr 17, 2013 - 2:48 PM)  I'm definitely interested. The expansion ports sound like a nice touch. How much would just the controller cost? Right now, building one by hand costs about $10-15 in parts but takes a while to build. I hope to be able to sell just the controller for $15-20. |
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Apr 17, 2013 - 7:29 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Mar 6, '12 From Brisbane, Australia Currently Offline Reputation: 6 (100%) |
TOYOTA MADE ONE OF THESE! Well, for the foot well and ignition ring anyway
 I was trying to bid on this one, but it is rare and hence expensive  http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/271177579044?ss...984.m1423.l2649 Edit: But yours sounds like a good alternative... I'll keep updated 
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Apr 19, 2013 - 3:02 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Apr 12, '13 From Bulgaria Currently Offline Reputation: 53 (100%) |
Since you are going to be selling these, there's no chance for you to share the circuit I presume?
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Apr 19, 2013 - 5:35 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Nov 7, '09 From Victoria BC Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
I use the feature on my Viper alarms... press unlock, it makes it think my door is ajar (hence turning on the lights) for 30 seconds or another condition is met. Doesn't "dim" like the new cars but it works.
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Apr 20, 2013 - 5:19 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Mar 15, '07 From Tennessee Currently Offline Reputation: 52 (100%) |
no
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Apr 20, 2013 - 3:30 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 27, '08 From Mass Currently Offline Reputation: 6 (100%) |
QUOTE (The_enD @ Apr 19, 2013 - 4:02 PM) Since you are going to be selling these, there's no chance for you to share the circuit I presume? I'd rather not share the circuit as it will be my own design. I also plan on making custom boards so I'm not sure it would help much anyway. There are already similar circuit designs online if you would like to make your own. |
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Apr 20, 2013 - 5:12 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Dec 16, '11 From The Netherlands Currently Offline Reputation: 5 (100%) |
I also would be interested.
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Apr 20, 2013 - 8:57 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jun 24, '12 From Birmingham Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
I'm definitely interested as long as it comes with a quick how-to lol
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Apr 25, 2013 - 10:31 PM
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QUOTE (JoshuaM @ Apr 17, 2013 - 7:29 PM) TOYOTA MADE ONE OF THESE! Well, for the foot well and ignition ring anyway I was trying to bid on this one, but it is rare and hence expensive http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/271177579044?ss...984.m1423.l2649 Edit: But yours sounds like a good alternative... I'll keep updated Yes toyota did do this, my 1991 MR2 had dimming key ring on the door handles, ignition, and dome light -------------------- white 1997 Celica GT***FOR SALE
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