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MESO Puddle Light build

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by MESO, Jan 12, 2019.

  1. Jan 22, 2019 at 11:59 AM
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    MassAppeal16

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    I am in for a set also!
     
  2. Jan 22, 2019 at 12:36 PM
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    jaydemSR5

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    If there a list for these add me to it too, these are awesome. Nice job Meso on yet another great mod for the tacos
     
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  3. Jan 22, 2019 at 1:33 PM
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    Hawks4life

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    Stew,
    any possibilities of LED in there with multi color that is selectable?
     
  4. Jan 22, 2019 at 1:34 PM
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    Twister

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    This is next on my list:

    - Meso Customs puddle lights
    - Meso Customs tail lights (F5,F5,F5)
    - Meso Customs 3rd Gen slim shark fin delete antenna
    - Meso Customs bacon dispenser
     
  5. Jan 22, 2019 at 1:45 PM
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    5nahalf

    5nahalf I build dumb things

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    Would be possible to put one of these inside of the led housing.
    https://www.adafruit.com/product/1643
    [​IMG]

    Then you could program a tiny arduino to do what ever you wanted it to do. It only requires 3 wires to run too.

    https://www.adafruit.com/category/184



    EDIT: with these, you could actually use a ambient light sensor so when they get signal, they only turn on if its dark out (or whatever light level you set up)

    You could also set them to really do anything, fade in and out, fade colors in and out, spin, rainbow, you could probably set them to recognize what key is being used too.
     
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  6. Jan 22, 2019 at 2:56 PM
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    Ronzio

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    I’ll take a set
     
  7. Jan 22, 2019 at 4:30 PM
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    I think that is your best looking dome light so far. Soooo, gotta have matching map lights..:eek:
     
  8. Jan 22, 2019 at 4:47 PM
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    Whose making the custom LEDs? Is Diode doing it?
     
  9. Jan 22, 2019 at 5:30 PM
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    What is this?
     
  10. Jan 22, 2019 at 5:37 PM
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    Can't wait...
     
  11. Jan 22, 2019 at 5:55 PM
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    a few...
    Count me in indeed.
     
  12. Jan 22, 2019 at 6:26 PM
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    Sweet, you can tan on your way to work.
     
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  13. Jan 22, 2019 at 8:23 PM
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    No list, just stay tuned for updates:)
    Great idea, but those neopixles don’t really produce enough useable light. It would be cool for the color effects but not much as way of functionality.
    Thanks! It’s a love it or hate it look. I’m going to install it in my truck just because I’m curious how bright it will be.
    VLEDS is working with me to build a specific puddle light that will work better in my designs.

    Lol. Just an idea at this point. He was wanting a lower profile(lower than stock) antenna so his truck would fit in the garage.
     
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  14. Jan 22, 2019 at 8:37 PM
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    What about a delete cover/plate/plug and consider moving components into a 3rd light assembly? I can see where some with racks may like this idea too.
     
  15. Jan 22, 2019 at 8:48 PM
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    Id be interested also. Anyone with a prinsu rack probably would so you can use the crossbars and load panels better.
     
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  16. Jan 22, 2019 at 8:50 PM
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    Whoever can get me a stock antenna, I will make them one for free. I just need one in hand to designs a lower cap.
     
  17. Jan 22, 2019 at 9:48 PM
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    I'm all about this. I would order one.
     
  18. Jan 22, 2019 at 10:52 PM
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    Ok.ok....enough with the puddle lights...where are the taillight harnesses? I’m jonesing
     
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  19. Jan 23, 2019 at 4:36 AM
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    I already said I would chip in towards R&D on this antenna. But from what I've seen so far, retail is almost $200 and cheapest I've seen without talking to my buddy is $135

    PART # 86300-04090 Antenna Assembly W/Hold
    2018 Toyota Tacoma Limited, SR, SR5, TRD Off-Road, TRD Pro, TRD Sport
    2017 Toyota Tacoma Limited, SR, SR5, TRD Off-Road, TRD Pro, TRD Sport
    2016 Toyota Tacoma Limited, SR, SR5, TRD Off-Road, TRD Sport

    So if anyone can find one of these cheap, I will help in getting one delivered to MESO so he can design a new top section
     
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  20. Jan 23, 2019 at 5:48 AM
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    BigDinTexas

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    Holy hell... That would be epic and somewhat cinematic. Sorta like the x-files when they are filming a car with a person in it, that after a very bright light inside the vehicle, the driver mysteriously disappears, presumably from aliens.
     
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