VU Meter/LED Mounting

swarprix0r · 11-18-2003, 01:41 PM

I just got done soldering all the LED lights for this VU meter Stereo VU This was a nice little project for me until Christmas comes around and I can actually build my computer..until then I'm stuck doing little things on my case to make it look better.
Anyways..I have this caseAhanix Blu III. I wanted to mount the LED lights on either side of the LCD screen, but before I start, I want to be sure of how to mount them.
Any input would be greatly appreciated
Thanks
Josh

jaydee · 11-18-2003, 02:18 PM

You should have figured out the mounting BEFORE soldering the LED's up. With any luck you left enough room for the LED holders. http://www.allelectronics.com/cgi-bi...400&type=store

swarprix0r · 11-18-2003, 06:45 PM

I havent soldered the LEDs up yet, just got all the wires for each channel wired up, and I knew about LED holders, I was just trying to avoid spending more money than I needed to.
Thanks though
Josh

jaydee · 11-18-2003, 06:59 PM

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Originally posted by swarprix0r
I havent soldered the LEDs up yet, just got all the wires for each channel wired up, and I knew about LED holders, I was just trying to avoid spending more money than I needed to.
Thanks though
Josh

Well they are like 5 for a $2 at radio Shack. Not exactly a wallet breaker. Only way I know to mount a LED properly. You might be able to super glue or clear silicone them in them in but that wouldn't be cheaper than the holders.

swarprix0r · 11-18-2003, 09:29 PM

For a 16 Year old kid trying to buy a car, build a computer, and have a social life, any money is hard to give up. But thanks though

xerka · 11-18-2003, 10:18 PM

A little off topic...but how do you like that case so far?

swarprix0r · 11-19-2003, 04:28 PM

I like it so far. I painted the frame of it and also cut a window into the side. I'm really liking the way it looks so far. I plan the mount the LED's for the VU meter on the front panel on either side of the LCD screen. Its definitely going to be a tight fit once I get it all together, if I do plan to do watercooling.
All in all, I like it.

11-18-2003, 01:41 PM	#1
swarprix0r Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Kansas City Posts: 25	VU Meter/LED Mounting I just got done soldering all the LED lights for this VU meter Stereo VU This was a nice little project for me until Christmas comes around and I can actually build my computer..until then I'm stuck doing little things on my case to make it look better. Anyways..I have this caseAhanix Blu III. I wanted to mount the LED lights on either side of the LCD screen, but before I start, I want to be sure of how to mount them. Any input would be greatly appreciated Thanks Josh

11-18-2003, 10:18 PM	#6
xerka Cooling Savant Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 107	A little off topic...but how do you like that case so far? __________________ Folders: I've given up folding

11-18-2003, 02:18 PM	#2
jaydee Put up or Shut Up Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Spokane WA Posts: 6,506	You should have figured out the mounting BEFORE soldering the LED's up. With any luck you left enough room for the LED holders. http://www.allelectronics.com/cgi-bi...400&type=store

11-18-2003, 06:45 PM	#3
swarprix0r Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Kansas City Posts: 25	I havent soldered the LEDs up yet, just got all the wires for each channel wired up, and I knew about LED holders, I was just trying to avoid spending more money than I needed to. Thanks though Josh

11-18-2003, 09:29 PM	#5
swarprix0r Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Kansas City Posts: 25	For a 16 Year old kid trying to buy a car, build a computer, and have a social life, any money is hard to give up. But thanks though

11-19-2003, 04:28 PM	#7
swarprix0r Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Kansas City Posts: 25	I like it so far. I painted the frame of it and also cut a window into the side. I'm really liking the way it looks so far. I plan the mount the LED's for the VU meter on the front panel on either side of the LCD screen. Its definitely going to be a tight fit once I get it all together, if I do plan to do watercooling. All in all, I like it.

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