Glowing Hybrid Logo
#11
Re: Glowing Hybrid Logo
Originally Posted by n1ywb
That's PIMP! Can you make me one?
As for keeping it self contained, probably not (at least not right away) because it requires a 1" by 1" transformer box thingie to convert it to a higher voltage. HOWEVER, indiglo watches use the exact same technology so I would THINK it is possible. Anyone here own an electronics firm?
#12
Re: Glowing Hybrid Logo
Power draw on EL sheets is fairly low - I imagine that it could be possible to set up a LiIon/solar cell charged solution. Though I'd love to whip up an LED-based solution and get rid of the DC-AC circuit all together. Some SMT LEDs and custom 'H Y B R I D' lenses should do the job nicely .
Any place I can get a Hybrid badge so I don't have to kill mine?
Any place I can get a Hybrid badge so I don't have to kill mine?
#13
Re: Glowing Hybrid Logo
SMT leds is a smart idea. Would some smt caps hold enough charge to keep the leds lit 12 hours? Do you know of any small form factor solar sheets or something to collect solar power and store it?
I can't wait to see some glowing hybrid logos on stickers.
I can't wait to see some glowing hybrid logos on stickers.
#14
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Caps in the sizes we need aren't going to cut it, so a battery would have to be the way to go. A CR12xx somethingorother should be small enough to fit and have enough capacity to drive the LEDs. If I go nuts I'll probably just slap a 555 timer on there for some pulsing to keep power levels low, but that probably wouldn't be necessary.
There are some fairly small solar cells that should be able to do the job - some impressive power from some small space. Sadly, I'm not sure how the mounting structure is going to look for it. It'd be great to embed it w/ the badge in some way, but I don't think there'd be enough surface area to cut it. Furthermore, the cells I'm thinking of right now are quite brittle, so I'll have to do some research on it.
I'll pine over it some more. This could be some serious fun.
There are some fairly small solar cells that should be able to do the job - some impressive power from some small space. Sadly, I'm not sure how the mounting structure is going to look for it. It'd be great to embed it w/ the badge in some way, but I don't think there'd be enough surface area to cut it. Furthermore, the cells I'm thinking of right now are quite brittle, so I'll have to do some research on it.
I'll pine over it some more. This could be some serious fun.
#16
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I've just finished recutting the HYBRID electroluminescent foil in the opposite direction and am about to head out to get some Krylon and/or 2-ton epoxy to solidify the results to the badge. I'm taking pics and if successful I'll make sure to post them here. As far as the LED idea goes, I ordered small green LEDs here:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...tem=3880553464
5 bucks for 50, and believe me they are small. I don't plan on using the LEDs (going to stick with the EL foil I think), so whoever is serious about pursueing the LED path, then paypal me $1 and I'll send them to you (dpmitche@gmail.com). I've managed to lose 1 LED already, so there are 49 remaining.
As far as ordering a new badge, check out:
http://www.hondaautomotiveparts.com/...tcgry5=EMBLEMS
$15.07 now, still better than I paid at the dealer ($26).
ttyl,
Devin
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...tem=3880553464
5 bucks for 50, and believe me they are small. I don't plan on using the LEDs (going to stick with the EL foil I think), so whoever is serious about pursueing the LED path, then paypal me $1 and I'll send them to you (dpmitche@gmail.com). I've managed to lose 1 LED already, so there are 49 remaining.
As far as ordering a new badge, check out:
http://www.hondaautomotiveparts.com/...tcgry5=EMBLEMS
$15.07 now, still better than I paid at the dealer ($26).
ttyl,
Devin
#17
Re: Glowing Hybrid Logo
Electroluminescant and LEDs are roughly the same efficiency. You can make LEDs brighter than EL but they'll use more power.
LEDs last a lot longer than EL. EL will dim over time. You don't want it on 24-7, wire it to come on with your headlights and it will last a lot longer.
LEDs last a lot longer than EL. EL will dim over time. You don't want it on 24-7, wire it to come on with your headlights and it will last a lot longer.