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LED Lightbar Backlighting DIY

Discussion in 'Lighting' started by MTopp, Oct 14, 2014.

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  1. Jan 22, 2015 at 11:00 AM
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    I got the exact kit from this link, because I followed it from the link in this thread. Does anyone have a picture of how the adapter is wired into their truck?
     
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  2. Jan 22, 2015 at 11:02 AM
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    hmm interesting. Im sure the others then had to splice or use a converter. im sure someone with more hands on experience will chime in.
     
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  3. Jan 22, 2015 at 11:09 AM
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    Thanks for the help,
    here is a picture to show my dilemma

    rgb lights.jpg
     
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  4. Jan 22, 2015 at 9:34 PM
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    Hey bud, sorry for late reply. BUT I recommend a better controller that can ONLY be bought seperatly. The one it comes with is an IR(infrared) so it doesn't go as far as easily. I recommend an RF one (radio frequency?) Idk, but they're better.

    If not, you should've gotten a round plug with the kit that goes into the round hole in the controller module. That plug should have a red and black wire off of it(hot/ground) and then wire it up.
     
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  5. Jan 22, 2015 at 9:37 PM
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    I did link the better controller in my op. Maybe moose will chime in with the one he bought as another example.

    Otherwise I see you posted you didn't have the part for power. I'll try and find an eBay item for ya.

    Check the size of plug you need, but this link will help lead you in the right direction:
    http://m.ebay.com/itm/400846745491?nav=SEARCH
     
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  6. Jan 23, 2015 at 12:05 PM
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    Mine came the same way (before i upgraded to an RF Remote). You can take any AC wall plug and just cut the wire. So instead of having the wall plug, you'll have a hot and ground wire you can run straight to your battery. Thats what i did.
     
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  7. Jan 23, 2015 at 12:06 PM
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    Thanks Man!!:D
     
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  8. Jan 23, 2015 at 12:48 PM
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    Yeah, yours is the best so far Kevin. I'll be updating my op with your pics possibly and then pics of results from my 4D lens bar. Thanks for your contributions!
     
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  9. Jan 23, 2015 at 3:25 PM
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    :pout: this is so far down on my list now its almost non existent... :pout:
     
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  10. Jan 23, 2015 at 8:00 PM
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    Awwww. My list is all over the place lol. I should make a legit priority one though.
     
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    Awesome!! Thanks man, Couldn't have done it without you!!! When are you getting the 4D?
     
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    :wave: hey matt
     
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  14. Jan 25, 2015 at 11:39 AM
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    Not soon. I need stuff for my frame replacement like brake lines, greaseable LCA can bolts, and other.

    Then I need new coils and UCAs too lol.

    I want colormatched turn signal mirrors too, but that's matched with the lightbar.

    Sup Phoenix, my brother of tacos
     
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  15. Jan 25, 2015 at 11:41 AM
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    Lol I may do this, but without a cb, just get a cheap fake antenna
     
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  16. Jan 28, 2015 at 6:45 AM
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    Thanks for the help everybody. Getting my adapter in today and hopefully have some pictures to put up shortly.
     
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  17. Jan 28, 2015 at 6:49 AM
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    Nice :thumbsup:
     
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  18. Jan 28, 2015 at 11:24 AM
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    Here y'all go. Thanks again for all the help.

    image1.jpg
    image2.jpg
     
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  19. Jan 28, 2015 at 7:45 PM
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    Nice man
     
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  20. Jan 29, 2015 at 6:53 PM
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    Ok i joined up just for this thread. Have any of yall mounted the rgb control module inside the light bar? I understand you'd have to disassemble it but what about this small RF controller? http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=200912381423&alt=web
    I'm actually building these for offroad UTV use as I'm in Texas near the best mud parks in the country.
     
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