Random Thoughts - Part Deux [NO POLITICS]

[Teseo]

Originally Posted by cdrazic93

Alright, happy 2017 you car nuts.

My mom is looking for a compact luxury suv. Shes wants good gas milage but doesnt want to spend so much money. Are there any good models I may be missing? How are some of the mazda suv's? I know they've been stepping up their game recently.

Infinity

[Ultramaroon]

Originally Posted by cjd

Yes, figured that much out already And posted it all. Except I wasn't expecting A/C... I know what a rectifier is for...

195Ω just seems odd... it's about double what I would spec for this LED (white) to have acceptable operation from 10-14.3v (note, this LED is designed for use with a reflector, part of why I chose it... plus the case design and dimensions are correct if I'm remembering right).

I think this green version may be right... but...

Some sort of modulation of the input signal allows for an inexpensive robust way to electronically control the input current.

[Ultramaroon]

Hey, @Leonardo, how we doing? Keep me honest.

[soulreapersteve]

Can't wait to see how shitty my steering inputs are once auto-x starts up again. Dashcam was ok for simple review footage, but now I can see what I'm doing wrong (slaloms still biggest issue).

[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8356GMVWvjc"]GoPro test video - YouTube[/ame]

[bcj]

Originally Posted by Ashikabi

Rip

Testors green candy apple paint and a small brush.

There! I fixed it!

[Teseo]

Originally Posted by soulreapersteve

Can't wait to see how shitty my steering inputs are once auto-x starts up again. Dashcam was ok for simple review footage, but now I can see what I'm doing wrong (slaloms still biggest issue).

You should be youtuber

[Ashikabi]

Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

Some sort of modulation of the input signal allows for an inexpensive robust way to electronically control the input current.

You guys lost me at "resistors"

[cjd]

Originally Posted by Ashikabi

You guys lost me at "resistors"

They're like people, if voltage is like advice...

OK, that's a biiiit of a stretch... I might have pulled something.

[Ultramaroon]

Originally Posted by Ashikabi

You guys lost me at "resistors"

It's ok. You're on the right track. Replace that fuse and measure the forward current.

Then, because I missed seeing that the LEDs are in series, reinstall the one you pulled and measure the DC voltage across these points.



Divide that value by 3 and you'll have the approximate forward bias voltage.

You'll have to take that measurement in the actual headlight. It's not meant to be driven by 12 VDC.


...or you can just take a stab at the replacement LEDs. I don't recommend it but who knows, you might get lucky.

[Ultramaroon]

Originally Posted by cjd

They're like people, if voltage is like advice...

OK, that's a biiiit of a stretch... I might have pulled something.

lol get that shit on ice before it swells.

[Ashikabi]

Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

It's ok. You're on the right track. Replace that fuse and measure the forward current.

Then, because I missed seeing that the LEDs are in series, reinstall the one you pulled and measure the DC voltage across these points.



Divide that value by 3 and you'll have the approximate forward bias voltage.

You'll have to take that measurement in the actual headlight. It's not meant to be driven by 12 VDC.


...or you can just take a stab at the replacement LEDs. I don't recommend it but who knows, you might get lucky.

Well, installing the light isn't an option right now due to the cold and how the headlights in the Z are set up so checking it plugged in can't happen

[Ultramaroon]

Originally Posted by Ashikabi

Well, installing the light isn't an option right now due to the cold and how the headlights in the Z are set up so checking it plugged in can't happen

Option B it is.

[soulreapersteve]

Originally Posted by Teseo

You should be youtuber

You haven't met me in person yet.. I have a hard time forming thoughts into sentences.

Ask @Ultramaroon, he knows. I have to be drunk all the time if I wanted to be a youtuber

[Andrew025]

Originally Posted by soulreapersteve

You haven't met me in person yet.. I have a hard time forming thoughts into sentences.

Ask @Ultramaroon, he knows. I have to be drunk all the time if I wanted to be a youtuber

I don't see a problem here.
Your new YouTube fame should be able to cover the booze.