Any way to get small led lights to place on bottom of case?

Discussion in 'Modding and Customization' started by Guest, Sep 3, 2008.

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    Is there any small Led lights you could buy to place on the bottom of the case? I'd like to get some leds on the bottom so they show up from underneath it but can't find any stores that deal in that around me.
    Anyone got any ideas on how i could do this? and what would work.
     
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    MusicMeister

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    Any of the USB based LED lights would work with a little creativity. You'll likely have to cut them down and epoxy them to the outside of the case or if you're putting them inside the case get a little creative with the tight quarters.

    If you're just using normal LED's you'd just need the LED's and a current limiting resistor tapped off the 5V for the usb or similar. As LED's come in all sorts of sizes you can mount them pretty easily.
     
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    I'd also recommend: http://www.modsthatglow.com

    I've used them several times for various LED mods from game consoles, game controls, automotive, and so forth... great prices, friendly service, and colors by request if they don't offer it and you can find it somewhere else.
     
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    I wonder what would happen if you use a USB keyboard to turn the lights on and off. You could use the scroll lock led to power up the SMD leds. Not to say that you should disassemble the keyboard, cut some cables, cut the resistive layer and try to find a place to hide it inside the One.
     
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    you mean like 'neons'? :D
     
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    I would look on dealextreme, seeing as they have free shipping. Or maybe find smoething on ebay.
    Just look for usb gadgets, I bet there are many :) You can also just find led light strips on dealextreme, ok pricing and they should be 12V.
     
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