Connect alarm LED to side mirrors LED's

Stef · 9th June 2007, 16:31

I found the alarm indicator LED useless like it is hidden in the instruments panel. No way you can see it from outside.

My sollution was to use the side mirror LED indicators, also as alarm indicator.
- Makes the Alarm LED realy visible
- Scares burglers
- Makes the car visible when parked in the dark
- Includes also dimmed side indicators during driving.
- My circuit consumes only 30mA during LED activation
- No electrical contact with car electronics ( use of optical sensor near the original alarm LED, at the back of the instruments)

Will post a how to soon here. Unfortunately it will require some serious skills in electronics.

Here is a movie what to expect:

Bog · 9th June 2007, 16:37

Can't see the video Stef?

Stef · 9th June 2007, 16:41

I zipped the video but the size is limitted to about 800K for zip files, so it did not load.
Will try to resize the video..

Ok now it is there (WMV video)

jofawe · 9th June 2007, 17:03

sweeet!
but doesnt that look quite strange?

-=Stella Artois=- · 9th June 2007, 17:21

Is there more than 1 led within the wing mirror, if so, would it be possible to subsitute one for a dual coulour LED that when the arm is on it flashes red and when not on it remains yellow. Now that would be the dogs danglies.

Stef · 9th June 2007, 17:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by -=Stella Artois=-

Is there more than 1 led within the wing mirror, if so, would it be possible to subsitute one for a dual coulour LED that when the arm is on it flashes red and when not on it remains yellow. Now that would be the dogs danglies.

The LEDs in the mirrors are not accesible, there are 3 inside+ resistor.
My circuit also makes the mirror LEDs slightly ON (dimmed) during driving (when ignition is ON) acting as side indicators.
Of course the original turn signal indication remains unganged.

-=Stella Artois=- · 9th June 2007, 18:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stef

The LEDs in the mirrors are not accesible, there are 3 inside+ resistor.
My circuit also makes the mirror LEDs slightly ON (dimmed) during driving (when ignition is ON) acting as side indicators.
Of course the original turn signal indication remains unganged.

Oh, unfortunately In the UK, we cant have the indicators illuminated as our sidelights have to be white, not yellow

czechplastik · 9th June 2007, 19:22

Another interesting mod, well done Stef

kamshaft · 9th June 2007, 22:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by -=Stella Artois=-

Oh, unfortunately In the UK, we cant have the indicators illuminated as our sidelights have to be white, not yellow

on the current shape 5 series they have an orange light that comes on with the side lights

-=Stella Artois=- · 10th June 2007, 01:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by kamshaft

on the current shape 5 series they have an orange light that comes on with the side lights

I think you'll find that a highway maintenance vehicle

Bog · 10th June 2007, 09:42

The main front and rear indicators can't be illuminated constantly in the UK, but it is legal to have positioning lights at the side of a vehicle. Volvo's have these, as do BMW's. The latest 5 series has 5 orange LED's where the headlamp assembly wraps around the front of the car.

Stef · 13th June 2007, 19:42

Here is the How to manual

Good luck

illegalhunter · 13th June 2007, 20:07

far to complicated for me

Pottsy · 13th June 2007, 20:49

Genius.

okehciv · 16th June 2007, 16:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by illegalhunter

far to complicated for me

And me, Stef you should work for NASA, your amazing

Bog · 16th June 2007, 17:16

Execellent work Stef, very well written 'How to'.

Gringo11 · 16th June 2007, 22:30

I can't write very good in english, but i wish to say "thank you very much" for this great "HowTo".

Stef · 17th June 2007, 11:12

Correction on the HOW to,
The Phototransistor is
L-932P3C from Kingbright or
L-32P3C (i think this is the same but new number)
(Thanks Gringo11 for pointing this out in your message)

WavyD · 17th June 2007, 15:10

This is a fantastic idea and could be used on any car, make or model with intigrated alarm LED. If you didn't wish to connect it to the mirrors or cut into existing wires, then you could connect it to some extra Dash, Window or Console mounted LED units.

If fitting to LED's within the cabin, then don't fit resistors R1 and R2 and the LED won't glow as you drive.

This circuit could also be used to connect Footwell Ambient LED Lighting to the curtesy light, without chopping into the existing wiring. This would allow the lights to come on with the doors opening, but would also run when the ignition is on. Fantastic. Just use R1 and R2 in the circuit to alter the intensity for driving and R6 and R7 to alter the brightness for getting in and out of the car.

Thanks Stef. The circuit is pure Genius and has so many more applications within the vehicle.

Mad Scientist award for you I think! MadProf.gif

Stef · 18th June 2007, 16:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by WavyD

This is a fantastic idea and could be used on any car, make or model with intigrated alarm LED. If you didn't wish to connect it to the mirrors or cut into existing wires, then you could connect it to some extra Dash, Window or Console mounted LED units.

If fitting to LED's within the cabin, then don't fit resistors R1 and R2 and the LED won't glow as you drive.

This circuit could also be used to connect Footwell Ambient LED Lighting to the curtesy light, without chopping into the existing wiring. This would allow the lights to come on with the doors opening, but would also run when the ignition is on. Fantastic. Just use R1 and R2 in the circuit to alter the intensity for driving and R6 and R7 to alter the brightness for getting in and out of the car.

Thanks Stef. The circuit is pure Genius and has so many more applications within the vehicle.

Mad Scientist award for you I think! Attachment 4381

Indeed an alternate use it to mount a bright LED in the plastic cover of the Wiper/autolights detection circuit behind the readview mirror.
This was my first idea, but then I tought about the side mirrors...

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-=Stella Artois=- Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 8th June 2007 Location: Peterborough Posts: 360 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts iTrader: (0)	Is there more than 1 led within the wing mirror, if so, would it be possible to subsitute one for a dual coulour LED that when the arm is on it flashes red and when not on it remains yellow. Now that would be the dogs danglies.

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czechplastik King of the rodeo Civinfo guru Join Date: 24th October 2006 Location: Belfast Posts: 4,671 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (0)	Another interesting mod, well done Stef

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Bog Supporter Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 5th October 2006 Location: Romford, Essex Posts: 900 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts iTrader: (0)	The main front and rear indicators can't be illuminated constantly in the UK, but it is legal to have positioning lights at the side of a vehicle. Volvo's have these, as do BMW's. The latest 5 series has 5 orange LED's where the headlamp assembly wraps around the front of the car.

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Stef Supporter Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 14th October 2006 Location: Belgium Posts: 385 Thanks: 5 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (0)	Correction on the HOW to, The Phototransistor is L-932P3C from Kingbright or L-32P3C (i think this is the same but new number) (Thanks Gringo11 for pointing this out in your message)

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WavyD Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 24th May 2007 Location: Between the Light of Day and the Shadows of Darkness! Posts: 375 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	This is a fantastic idea and could be used on any car, make or model with intigrated alarm LED. If you didn't wish to connect it to the mirrors or cut into existing wires, then you could connect it to some extra Dash, Window or Console mounted LED units. If fitting to LED's within the cabin, then don't fit resistors R1 and R2 and the LED won't glow as you drive. This circuit could also be used to connect Footwell Ambient LED Lighting to the curtesy light, without chopping into the existing wiring. This would allow the lights to come on with the doors opening, but would also run when the ignition is on. Fantastic. Just use R1 and R2 in the circuit to alter the intensity for driving and R6 and R7 to alter the brightness for getting in and out of the car. Thanks Stef. The circuit is pure Genius and has so many more applications within the vehicle. Mad Scientist award for you I think! MadProf.gif