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Wiring Radiantz LED run/stop/turn signal array

Discussion in 'Motorcycles' started by C1ph3r, Sep 4, 2014.

  1. Sep 4, 2014 at 6:31 PM
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    C1ph3r

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    I wanted so share with you all a write up i did today for the tail light i am doing on my cb360. I am using a Radiantz Integratorz LED array with a duel element circuit. The Premium Integratorz uses a single, duel color LED for red and amber. The end result is a very dense and concentrated lighting effect for both the red and amber. What we are wanting to accomplish is a high LED count in a concentrated location for the greatest visibility and light output. These LEDs are VERY bright on their own in a single strip but I do not have room for that in my application. So, I wanted to run 2 x 50 LED arrays one on top of the other. Utilizing the Radiantz Integratorz Premium, and a duel element circuit, I get running/brake LEDs in red and turns in amber.

    I also created a YouTube video of it here


    The great thing about these arrays is that Radiantz has made them in such a way they can be divided into multiple arrays in 5 led increments. They have also added solder points so when you cut them, you get a place to attach wire for a common ground and power for each color.

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    Also something that Radiantz has done that is so wonderful is that they include end caps so you can cut down and make multiple tubes that the array will slide in to. The tueb is also included but not shown.
    What you will need for this project for tools are wire cutters, a very small file, solder, soldering iron, and wire strippers. It also helps to have a 3rd hand. So I use a small hobby stand with alligator clips to hold things while soldering. Sorry but it isn't shown.

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    What you will need from a components stand point is the Radiantz Integratorz Premium array kit and a duel element circuit.
    So I have taken a 100 LED array, cut it in half for 2 x 50 LED arrays so that I can run 1 array above the other. I have taken it a step further and divided the 50 led array into 2 25 LED array for turn signals.
    The first step is to cut the array in half. Sorry I have already done this. I did this by placing the array on a hard surface, my wooden bench, and pushing down through the array with a razor knife.
    The next step is to file down the traces in the center of one of your halves. I used a very small file to accomplish this. You only need to do this on the amber array trace. it is labeled with a "Y". you could use a cutting wheel from a rotary tool but that will probably cut too much too fast and you may separate the array. Not a big deal if this happens, but the array may not look like a solid piece.
    You only need to do the "Y" trace since the ground is common and the other is for red. We want the entire array to illuminate with red, so no need to cut that trace. It will get power from a single source.

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    Its hard to see in this image but you can see where the "Y" and "R" traces are cut. I didn't need to cut the "R" trace.

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    Next step is to attach the yellow wire to each side of the array. one is going to be left and the other right. I start by stripping a small amount off the wire and then adding solder to it.

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    I then put the array into my hobby stand to hold so I can solder the yellow wire to its proper location. I have very shaky hands so it isn't the cleanest solder in the world but it works. Do this on both sides.
    Now depending on if you are working on the end piece you cut off or the end that already has wires on it, you will need to add the red wire for power for the red LEDs and the black wire for the common ground. Here is the result. The end with the ground and power for the red LEDs will also have a yellow wire. So if done correctly, you will have 3 wires on one end and just the one for yellow on the other.

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    So here is the final result of everything lit up The top shows the running lights, middle is left turn, and bottom is right turn

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    PM, comment or email me if you have an questions.
     
  2. Sep 4, 2014 at 6:39 PM
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    Interested to see the installed product on your bike.

    Matt
     
  3. Sep 4, 2014 at 6:56 PM
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    Thanks. Yeah once I finish up the fiberglass work I'll post up some pics
     
  4. Sep 8, 2014 at 9:40 AM
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    Looks pretty slick, I am currently converting a couple of my racebikes to DS, so was looking for a small brake,running light, but dont need blinkers.

    I would like to try a 3" thats just red and bright red for brakelight if there is something like that.
     
  5. Sep 8, 2014 at 10:46 AM
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    You can absolutely accomplish that. You wouldnt need that integrators kit that i was working with since you only need a single color. So you could go one of 2 ways for that. You can use the Ampd Flex array or the Z-Flex array from Radiantz with a duel element circuit. I would recommend the Ampd for the simple fact it isn't much more cost wise and a lot brighter.

    The Ampd flex is about 10x brighter then the Z Flex. In the Ampd, you can go 2.95 or 3.6 inch.

    In the ZFlex array you can go 2.75 or 3.25 inch.

    The Ampd is here the Z-Flex is here and the duel element circuit is here
     
  6. Sep 11, 2014 at 10:38 AM
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    Thanks!
     
  7. Sep 11, 2014 at 11:13 AM
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    You bet!
     

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