Simple LED Lighting

[Bobby Conkers]

Just an update, my items were posted next day, arrived the day after that, tested, everything perfect. Jennifer even included a basic How To with it for people like me to understand.

Highly recommended.

[Bobby Conkers]

So obviously it would be a little gauche to not complete the thread title! Here's a very very very simple guide.

Things used:
Battery pack (with wired clip),12V here.
Batteries.
Connectors.
Pre-wired LEDs (with appropriate resistors).

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[Bobby Conkers]

Put batteries in battery pack.
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Attach battery clip to connector (I've used quick release ones for testing, will use the screw type for any model itself).
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[Bobby Conkers]

Then clip the LED's wires into the appropriate side of the connector (red to red, black to black). Attach to battery pack and Shazam.
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You will want to have your lights in parallel, not series, so join the two or more LEDs' wires together and simply connect as normal.
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[Bobby Conkers]

Only other thing I'll have is a switch, as this battery pack doesn't have one.

This one will require soldering, but can be tested at least here. The button simply replaces the red side of the connector above, battery red wire to button, button to LED red wire. Black wires stay in the connector.
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As for sticking it in any model, each case will be different, but this model is a good basic start.

Hope this isn't too patronising for people who actually paid attention in Science classes when they were 11.

[wotan]

Andrew

Congratulations on taking the step and explaining what you learned so eloquently. You certainly have everything under control for lighting your ships. Next step you will be getting into Arduino, like me, and then be able to control your lights automatically making them flash, change colour or just go on and off as needed.

John

[Gary G]

I was thinking of using those small string lights that go into bottles, the battery/switch is like a cork to light up the inside of a vehicle. Anyone tried these?

[Bobby Conkers]

I was thinking of using those small string lights that go into bottles, the battery/switch is like a cork to light up the inside of a vehicle. Anyone tried these?

I had a look at those. Only problem is them being in series, and if enclosed in a model and one dies, they all die. Unless you rewire them of course.

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[Gary G]

That is true.

[JR]

Glad you are pleased with the lights Bobby, nice set of photos as well.
Mine are still in their box, just keeping them safe other wise they will get lost in the clutter !
Good to see you Gary joining in .:thumb2: Can I ask what your building ?

[Gary G]

Glad you are pleased with the lights Bobby, nice set of photos as well.
Mine are still in their box, just keeping them safe other wise they will get lost in the clutter !
Good to see you Gary joining in .:thumb2: Can I ask what your building ?

Hi John,
Just completed a 1/35 Sherman, with a basic diorama base, and just starting a 1/35 Tiger 1.

[Bobby Conkers]

Hi John,
Just completed a 1/35 Sherman, with a basic diorama base, and just starting a 1/35 Tiger 1.

Let's see them matey! Start a build thread in the Military Vehicles section?

[JR]

I agree Bobby.

Hi John,
Just completed a 1/35 Sherman, with a basic diorama base, and just starting a 1/35 Tiger 1.

Gary post the photos, don't worry no one is going to make any bad comments.