My main question thread and project log (pn64)

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Re: My main question thread and project log (pn64)

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Yes.
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Alright! I got it out but I accidently broke part of the tab off but I can just put a little electrical tape or somthing. Thanks
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Re: My main question thread and project log (pn64)

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Alright now I'm on to led modding my screen! Just wondering if these leds would do: http://www.radioshack.com/product/index ... Id=3060980" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Oh, and I already did the antiglare mod and it came out great.
....one more thing. I heard Ben found something that makes the picture look better like a resistor or something. Does anyone know anything like that?
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Actually you need 3 mm white LEDs, those are 5 mm. Also, 7000 mCd is a little low, I'd go with around 12,000 at least, that's what I used and it looks good.

Rub the LED on some very fine sandpaper before you put it in to diffuse it, this will make the lighting more even.
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snowpenguin wrote:Actually you need 3 mm white LEDs, those are 5 mm. Also, 7000 mCd is a little low, I'd go with around 12,000 at least, that's what I used and it looks good.

Rub the LED on some very fine sandpaper before you put it in to diffuse it, this will make the lighting more even.
Oh alright thanks.
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snowpenguin wrote:Actually you need 3 mm white LEDs, those are 5 mm. Also, 7000 mCd is a little low, I'd go with around 12,000 at least, that's what I used and it looks good.

Rub the LED on some very fine sandpaper before you put it in to diffuse it, this will make the lighting more even.
Gahh! Can you tell me where you got yours because I cant find any anywhere. thanks
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Uhh...now I dont know what to believe
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You're going to have to communicate a little more before we can understand you. You don't know what to believe? About the LEDs? The ones in the link will work just fine.
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Bought!
Thanks Hobbes.
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argelfraster wrote:Bought!
Thanks Hobbes.
No problem. Ebay is full of wonders like that. Especially batteries. :D
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Hobbes wrote:You're going to have to communicate a little more before we can understand you. You don't know what to believe? About the LEDs? The ones in the link will work just fine.
Oh I'm sorry I mean between you and snowpenguin. I will buy the ones in my link if I cant find the ones that snowpenguin was talking about. thanks
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Re: My main question thread and project log (pn64)

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Oh, I wasn't talking about any specific ones, I didn't even get mine from ebay, bought them from a user. Hobbes's look good.
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Re: My main question thread and project log (pn64)

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Alright thanks I'll buy those. What resistors should I use? (I'm a noob, incompetent, ect...)
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You would want the ones for 7v.
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