Climate Control Unit - Blue Backlit - Page 2

Merl · 29th March 2009, 17:43

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Originally Posted by Stu C

Ohh yeah in white...that would save the hassle/expense of changing the whole clocks

Dohh...

I just thought you wanted blue to go with the outside of your car....

Raistlin · 29th March 2009, 17:55

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Originally Posted by calibrax

I did think about that... but then it would be harder to see at a glance if something was on or off. So I took the decision just to change the backlighting LEDs. Also, the on/off LEDs are a different type from the ones I replace, so they require a bit more work.

However, if someone requested it specifically I'd be happy to do it for an additional £10

BTW Paul, I'll be at Cosford next month, so you'll be able to have a loan of the Scangauge to see if it works on VeeKay

:lol: Firstly, I was being facetious Steve.

Also, yes please - would love to see what happens with the Scangauge

black olive · 29th March 2009, 20:46

Nice one- good luck with the sale- may be worth adding a note that the climate control units are different for the V8

calibrax · 29th March 2009, 21:35

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Originally Posted by black olive

Nice one- good luck with the sale- may be worth adding a note that the climate control units are different for the V8

That's what was originally thought - however, it turns out that they are in fact identical. I converted a unit from a non-V8 and it's currently running perfectly well in Ragman's V8

I've also converted the one which was originally in his V8 and that is now running perfectly in a non-V8, so that's pretty conclusive!

calibrax · 29th March 2009, 21:51

It looks as if there's some demand for a unit with a white display - so I've ordered some LEDs and I'll try and do a conversion in the next week or so as a test. I expect they will be waaay too bright though... but we'll see!

Merl · 29th March 2009, 21:58

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Originally Posted by calibrax

It looks as if there's some demand for a unit with a white display - so I've ordered some LEDs and I'll try and do a conversion in the next week or so as a test. I expect they will be waaay too bright though... but we'll see!

Woohoo, hope not... Hmm if you want something towards the LED's I don't mind helping out!! would not like to see you out of pocket for helping us all out...

calibrax · 29th March 2009, 22:02

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Originally Posted by Merl

Woohoo, hope not... Hmm if you want something towards the LED's I don't mind helping out!! would not like to see you out of pocket for helping us all out...

Well, if it works I'll be able to sell it, so no problem. If not, then I'm, sure I'll find another use for the white LEDs.... (anyone fancy some Audi style running lights?

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Merl · 29th March 2009, 22:07

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Originally Posted by calibrax

Well, if it works I'll be able to sell it, so no problem. If not, then I'm, sure I'll find another use for the white LEDs.... (anyone fancy some Audi style running lights?

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If it works I will def have to have one! and I think a few others will too!!

NOCTURNAL · 30th March 2009, 00:31

Cloudy plastic storage boxes work wonders as a diffuser, but LED's are constantly getting brighter and therefore 'spottier' even with the essential 120 degree viewing angle, keeping them with lower mcd ratings will give a better result I expect.

I concur with the V8-Non V8 Climate panels too

Also there are different internal components in some displays, My original V8 unit was different inside to 'Spunagains' original transformation, but they seem to work just the same.

calibrax · 30th March 2009, 01:01

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Originally Posted by NOCTURNAL

Cloudy plastic storage boxes work wonders as a diffuser, but LED's are constantly getting brighter and therefore 'spottier' even with the essential 120 degree viewing angle, keeping them with lower mcd ratings will give a better result I expect.

Found some white LEDs with 140mcd, so hopefully they will be fine. For the diffuser, I obtained some A4 sheets of 1mm frosted acrylic which do the job brilliantly - I've been using small two pieces of that cut to size to get the diffusing to the right level.

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NOCTURNAL Gets stuck in MG ZT-260SE Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Norwich Posts: 645 Thanks: 17 Thanked 8 Times in 7 Posts	Cloudy plastic storage boxes work wonders as a diffuser, but LED's are constantly getting brighter and therefore 'spottier' even with the essential 120 degree viewing angle, keeping them with lower mcd ratings will give a better result I expect. I concur with the V8-Non V8 Climate panels too Also there are different internal components in some displays, My original V8 unit was different inside to 'Spunagains' original transformation, but they seem to work just the same.