Preliminary Test pictures of LED Instrument Cluster

[yARIC008]

It seems to have some real promise, looks really sweet. Here are some test pictures i took. I have this rigged up right now on my E series cluster so i didn't have to tear out my F series just to do tests. The LEDs aren't fastened in on this one or anything they are just kinda laying in there, once they are it should look even better with more even light distribution.

I have devised a system to lock the LEDs in place though for the F series cluster and have figured out a thermal solution to keep temps down. Heat sinks and fans and thermal paste and such. Anyways, here are the pics..

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[FordGuy100]

Dang thats bright, I like it.

 

[icanfixall]

If it works I want it. I'll be watching with plenty of interest....

 

[ericboutin]

That looks really really awesome!! Even light distribution?? Looked pretty darn great to me!!
Now I'm gonna ask an ignorant question....Heat? I thought that is what was so great about LED's - that their was very little heat? Didn't realize the opposite? Or am I thinking that they use less volts but with more heat? Just curious.
Looking real good!!

 

[yARIC008]

That looks really really awesome!! Even light distribution?? Looked pretty darn great to me!!
Now I'm gonna ask an ignorant question....Heat? I thought that is what was so great about LED's - that their was very little heat? Didn't realize the opposite? Or am I thinking that they use less volts but with more heat? Just curious.
Looking real good!!

Well if these were standard LEDs heat wouldn't be a problem, but these are extremely high output LEDs and because of that have a bit of heat generated. If the heatsinks and fans work the way they're supposed to it shouldn't be a problem though.

With this controller they will still be fully dimmable through my original dimmer for the instrument cluster.

 

[dsblack]

cool!

 

[argve]

Looks purdy good.

 

[MIDNIGHT RIDER]

Now I'm gonna ask an ignorant question....Heat? I thought that is what was so great about LED's - that their was very little heat? Didn't realize the opposite?

That was my question.

That cooling fan should really get the smoke a rolling when something in there does catch a-fire.

 

[Darrin Tosh]

Looks Great, Does the dimming work with the LED's?

 

[Exekiel69]

Very nice, kinda looks like the dash on My 97 e350 but brighter.

 

[yARIC008]

Very nice, kinda looks like the dash on My 97 e350 but brighter.

It should look about identical. That is an E series cluster.

Looks Great, Does the dimming work with the LED's?

Yup, not wired yet, but it will dim when it's done.

 

[yARIC008]

Okay, so here's the F series lit up. I have the LEDs all installed in the cluster, now just have to go wire up the van, , I can't wait. I don't even remember how i got to the headlight switch last time. I tried to pull it out some and it hardly moves an inch.

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[Rawpower]

Looks bad ass....

I'm expecting a complete write up, including parts numbers

(unless you are trying to sell them as a kit later on)

 

[SKimballC]

Oooh, pretty...

 

[rubberfish]

Looks good man.