Infra-Red LEDs

Dave 8o] · 21st February 2008, 13:18

Hi

There seems to be quite a few electrical experts on these forums, judging by all the add-ons and mods I've seen. Hopefully someone might be able to help me with something really simple.

I have a small colour CCTV camera that I'd like to install into a Birdbox, so that my Dad can watch what goes on in there, he's a keen bird watcher. What I would like to do is install some LEDs to the birdbox so that the Camera can work at night. I have the camera cable and some extra power connectors so that I can take some power for the LEDs. The power supply is 12v, not sure about the amps it or whatever) but I can have a look when I get home. The Camera seems to be Infra-Red sensitive as I can see my TV remote flashing if I point the camera at it.

Does anyone have any idea what type of Infra-Red LEDs I need and if I need any resistors etc. and where I would get them from. Any help or advice you can offer would be greatly appreciated.

btw For anyone that's interested, here's a link to some clips I've taken from a different camera. YouTube - dwheater's Channel

allan40alt · 21st February 2008, 13:30

Think of the poor birds. They'll be thinking it's dawn when the LED's switch on!

They need their sleep as well.

mattlittle · 21st February 2008, 14:10

You could try these people.

Dave 8o] · 21st February 2008, 16:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by allan40alt

Think of the poor birds. They'll be thinking it's dawn when the LED's switch on!

They need their sleep as well.

That's why I want Infra-Red LEDs, as the light is invisible and won't disturb them.

mattlittle: Thanks for the link I'll have a look.

Anyone one know which LEDs I need and if I can connect directly them to the power source?

Charles_Harding · 22nd February 2008, 13:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by allan40alt

Think of the poor birds. They'll be thinking it's dawn when the LED's switch on!

They need their sleep as well.

I've got an LED alarm clock and I can sleep through that alright!

"I'm now 65,
But if there were 15 months in the year,
I'd still only be 48!"

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Dave 8o] Valve Cap Join Date: 29th December 2007 Location: Leeds Posts: 43 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (0)	Infra-Red LEDs Hi There seems to be quite a few electrical experts on these forums, judging by all the add-ons and mods I've seen. Hopefully someone might be able to help me with something really simple. I have a small colour CCTV camera that I'd like to install into a Birdbox, so that my Dad can watch what goes on in there, he's a keen bird watcher. What I would like to do is install some LEDs to the birdbox so that the Camera can work at night. I have the camera cable and some extra power connectors so that I can take some power for the LEDs. The power supply is 12v, not sure about the amps it or whatever) but I can have a look when I get home. The Camera seems to be Infra-Red sensitive as I can see my TV remote flashing if I point the camera at it. Does anyone have any idea what type of Infra-Red LEDs I need and if I need any resistors etc. and where I would get them from. Any help or advice you can offer would be greatly appreciated. btw For anyone that's interested, here's a link to some clips I've taken from a different camera. YouTube - dwheater's Channel

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