[Build Log w/LOTS Pix] Lighting Mod

[kikicoco1334]

Just got around taking a look at the SMD strips I've ordered few month ago. turned out they are 19in/strip connected by soldering on.

Trying to do some fun fun lighting mods on my main rig.
Since there is going to be at least 4 and potentially installing more, and using all molex i cut off from other cables is gonna get really expensive (i looked up and they are like $1 ea from starting) and using 100 molex like i've been doing is getting out of hand.

My idea/goal is building clear casing, using ONE molex plug, then having NINE JST RC Plug connectors. With a veritable resistor, to control how bright the thing is, and maybe having a switch, but i don't see much point to it.

I have a 30 x 23 PCB board.
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b102/ghostloveff/Projects/Lighting/01_face-02-02.png

I was deciding between using the setup showing above using
positive side 123456789 - 123456789 negative side
Pros - all cables would be the same length,
Cons - all cables would be very short
OR
positive side 123456789 - 123456789 negative side
Pros - cables will be unevenly spread out,
Cons - some cables such as 9 and 8 would be extra longer than 1 and 2

Also if i use 123456789 - 123456789 every connector can be evenly spaced as well, and 123456789 - 987654321 will either stack the connectors up or line them up

The lines behind the numbers are getting everything linked
Also the thing in the middle is a simple LED bubble so i know it's getting power

WILL TAKE ADVICE AND ANY IDEAS, FEEL FREE TO TOSS SOME IDEAS AT ME :D

[kikicoco1334]

Update, got everything hooked up, just waiting on the plugs now

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b102/ghostloveff/Projects/Lighting/Small.jpg

[kikicoco1334]

other than the tiny video card and the hard drive everywhere, almost done.

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b102/ghostloveff/Projects/Lighting/579174_10152236057925427_1501609200_n.jpg

[Witchdoctor]

nice, even sportin the TT Water2.0 Extreme ............... :thumbsup:

[kikicoco1334]

hehehe, thanks bud!
still needs a bit work

[Neuromancer]

Nice setup for a case :)

I moved back to a case recently, and ended up doing the same thing, except with fans all over the place lol.


I like the homegrown power kit too.

Just FYI Look into a breadboard It is simpler and does not require soldering. they have been available for a long time, (at least since my first electronics kit in the late 70s) and will let you test out various configs before soldering. :)

http://rsk.imageg.net/graphics/product_images/pRS1C-3721764w345.jpg

the slots "hold" a wire in place for testing purposes so you can test out various serial/parallel configs at your leisure

EDIT: You will still need to tin your wires IIRC so not totally solder free, but easier than soldering desoldering :)

EDIT EDIT: If not sure you want single length or multiple lengths, just use sockets, and use extensions where necessary. You can get them prebraided wire covering cheap, like a buck or two per cable. Not as cheap as making your own, but.. still cheap :) Think i paid 15 bucks for 6 from newegg at 3' length last time I needed them. Cheaper elsewhere but I needed them fast :)

[PhIlLy ChEeSe]

Not sure what your doing here but I have a bunch of PSU molex plugs if you can use them. Let me know, I love geek stuff!
I seen before that one guy on here modded his 580 cards so the cables were not there, I assume this is similar?

[kikicoco1334]

Neur, i've used breadboard before, not sure why i didn't use it on this build...
I think i wanted to build it and see how that goes or something lol



Phil i may take you up on that :D


here is a better picture of it, it's ALMOST done.
do wish i went with the cold white SMD instead of the warm white ones :/
too late now

[PhIlLy ChEeSe]

You must be working all the time now? JUCK! Four letter words!

[Kal-EL]

You must be working all the time now? JUCK! Four letter words!

Work pays bills, kills overclocking :thumbdown:

[PhIlLy ChEeSe]

Work pays bills, kills overclocking :thumbdown:


I know! Its way over rated too!!!! :blush: