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DIY “Phantom” Side Indicator

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Post by IAmOrion » Mon Dec 11, 2017 8:21 pm

Wondering if anyone would be interested in the know how of a diy “phantom” style side Indicator.

I realize this type of Indicator is not to everyone’s taste, but some people like it - let’s not argue the case here please.

Uses a small ws2812 led strip, and an arduino nano and a 3D printed inside lens part. Technically speaking you could have any animation you want within Indicator guide lines - as an example it must complete 1 animation cycle within 500ms and can only be orange in colour.


(Animation is extended in time so that each led can be seen in the video)


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Post by dans6490 » Mon Dec 11, 2017 8:43 pm

:thumbsup: Like it!

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Post by markplant » Mon Dec 11, 2017 9:03 pm

What's the cost compared to the item that gaptech sell for 80, I do realize that for some it's making the item themselves as apposed to buying something already done, an I think if it's matched with the tracer style front indicators it's good work :thumbsup:
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Post by dhobbs » Mon Dec 11, 2017 9:06 pm

That's a great idea.
I was thinking of making the BMW roundel clear so you can see through the white bits.
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Post by Scooba_Steve » Mon Dec 11, 2017 9:15 pm

IAmOrion wrote: Mon Dec 11, 2017 8:21 pmWondering if anyone would be interested in the know how of a diy “phantom” style side Indicator.
What's the light spread like and how did you split them? I was planning on putting strip in but just for on/off flashing.
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Post by IAmOrion » Mon Dec 11, 2017 9:24 pm

markplant wrote: Mon Dec 11, 2017 9:03 pm What's the cost compared to the item that gaptech sell for 80, I do realize that for some it's making the item themselves as apposed to buying something already done, an I think if it's matched with the tracer style front indicators it's good work :thumbsup:
Assuming you already have the clear lenses, it’s about £6 for the arduinos (£3 x 2), and £4.50 for the led strip which has enough to do both. So you’re looking at say £10 DIY
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Post by IAmOrion » Mon Dec 11, 2017 9:25 pm

Scooba_Steve wrote: Mon Dec 11, 2017 9:15 pm
IAmOrion wrote: Mon Dec 11, 2017 8:21 pmWondering if anyone would be interested in the know how of a diy “phantom” style side Indicator.
What's the light spread like and how did you split them? I was planning on putting strip in but just for on/off flashing.
I used a small metal spatula thing to lever the edge of the lens up all round. You’re breaking the glue seal basically. Very easy to do.
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Post by srhutch » Mon Dec 11, 2017 9:31 pm

This very much need some a how to :thumbsup:
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Post by Scooba_Steve » Mon Dec 11, 2017 9:41 pm

IAmOrion wrote: Mon Dec 11, 2017 9:25 pm
Scooba_Steve wrote: Mon Dec 11, 2017 9:15 pm
IAmOrion wrote: Mon Dec 11, 2017 8:21 pmWondering if anyone would be interested in the know how of a diy “phantom” style side Indicator.
What's the light spread like and how did you split them? I was planning on putting strip in but just for on/off flashing.
I used a small metal spatula thing to lever the edge of the lens up all round. You’re breaking the glue seal basically. Very easy to do.
Cheers mate, good to know though a how-to would be great. My next step is connectors!
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Post by IAmOrion » Mon Dec 11, 2017 9:50 pm

Ok, I’ll make a new post tomorrow with a full how to on what I did, what I used, and where I bought :thumbsup:
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Post by Scooba_Steve » Mon Dec 11, 2017 10:15 pm

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Post by greg81 » Mon Dec 11, 2017 10:23 pm

I like the number of lights in the first video, but I think it would look better a little faster. Good job

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Post by IAmOrion » Mon Dec 11, 2017 10:24 pm

greg81 wrote: Mon Dec 11, 2017 10:23 pm I like the number of lights in the first video, but I think it would look better a little faster. Good job
The first vid is slowed... I’ll make another at correct speed for the 500ms rule and post in a few mins.
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Post by IAmOrion » Mon Dec 11, 2017 10:34 pm

greg81 wrote: Mon Dec 11, 2017 10:23 pm I like the number of lights in the first video, but I think it would look better a little faster. Good job
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Post by IAmOrion » Mon Dec 11, 2017 10:42 pm

Another animation style.

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