Hey guys.
This is my first DIY post and I wanted to log my LED install progress. I'll continue to post as I move forward and I'll have a youtube video up when I'm finished.
First off my goal want to have this whole project completed for under 75$. Here's my parts list:
-(2x) RGBW waterproof 5050 LED light Strips- $12ea
-Bluetooth RGBW LED controller - $23
-LED Waterproof switch - $6
-RGBW wire - $4
-Power/Ground Wire - $4
-Soldering Iron/Solder - Already owned but $9 for one that will get you through
-Silicone - $3
Total Cost- $61
I bought all my products off ebay with the exception of the bluetooth controller, which I bought off Amazon (it took me some serious searching to find it but they are available).
My goal is to have the ability to control the lights from my phone (change colors, sync to music, flash, fade, etc), but I also wanted to be able to just push a button and they turn on with or without the bike on. So I am wiring the switch directly to the battery and then from there I will wire to the controller which will allow me to turn the lights on without my phone (but not change the color without the app). NOTE: whatever color the LED's were on prior to being shut off will be the color they return to when turned on. Also, the lights will remain on even if the bike is off. In order to turn the lights off the switch must be pushed.
I also wanted everything to be removed easily (with exception of the lights themselves). So I've used industrial velcro and electrical disconnects where necessary.
I will be wiring the front and rear fenders, under the tank, and under the body.
Here we go...
5/2/2016 Update
So first I removed the seat and rear fender to get access to the frame. I cleaned the frame of all debris and prepped it for double sided tape application (for the LED strips). I'll also be zip-tying the LED strips for added security.
This is the bluetooth controller. I've wired in the hot and ground wires and will fill the gaps with silicone to waterproof.
I added industrial strength velcro to the bluetooth controller and will be placing the controller on the inside of the battery cover. I will post a photo later of final placement. the switch will also be attaching to the cover so I need to first determine the best placement of the controller and the switch to allow for adequate space.
Here is the switch I ordered wired so that the power symbol illuminates when pressed. You can wire it so that the symbol is always illuminated as well.
Now I am currently soldering all the LED connections. This is kind of a bitch to do as the connectors are rather small and for each side of the strip there are 5 copper connectors to wire.
This is what I have so far. I apologize for the lack of additional photos, I will take some more and post as I make progress.
So let me know what you think and if you have questions please ask!
-Jrewcifer
This is my first DIY post and I wanted to log my LED install progress. I'll continue to post as I move forward and I'll have a youtube video up when I'm finished.
First off my goal want to have this whole project completed for under 75$. Here's my parts list:
-(2x) RGBW waterproof 5050 LED light Strips- $12ea
-Bluetooth RGBW LED controller - $23
-LED Waterproof switch - $6
-RGBW wire - $4
-Power/Ground Wire - $4
-Soldering Iron/Solder - Already owned but $9 for one that will get you through
-Silicone - $3
Total Cost- $61
I bought all my products off ebay with the exception of the bluetooth controller, which I bought off Amazon (it took me some serious searching to find it but they are available).
My goal is to have the ability to control the lights from my phone (change colors, sync to music, flash, fade, etc), but I also wanted to be able to just push a button and they turn on with or without the bike on. So I am wiring the switch directly to the battery and then from there I will wire to the controller which will allow me to turn the lights on without my phone (but not change the color without the app). NOTE: whatever color the LED's were on prior to being shut off will be the color they return to when turned on. Also, the lights will remain on even if the bike is off. In order to turn the lights off the switch must be pushed.
I also wanted everything to be removed easily (with exception of the lights themselves). So I've used industrial velcro and electrical disconnects where necessary.
I will be wiring the front and rear fenders, under the tank, and under the body.
Here we go...
5/2/2016 Update
So first I removed the seat and rear fender to get access to the frame. I cleaned the frame of all debris and prepped it for double sided tape application (for the LED strips). I'll also be zip-tying the LED strips for added security.
This is the bluetooth controller. I've wired in the hot and ground wires and will fill the gaps with silicone to waterproof.
I added industrial strength velcro to the bluetooth controller and will be placing the controller on the inside of the battery cover. I will post a photo later of final placement. the switch will also be attaching to the cover so I need to first determine the best placement of the controller and the switch to allow for adequate space.
Here is the switch I ordered wired so that the power symbol illuminates when pressed. You can wire it so that the symbol is always illuminated as well.
Now I am currently soldering all the LED connections. This is kind of a bitch to do as the connectors are rather small and for each side of the strip there are 5 copper connectors to wire.
This is what I have so far. I apologize for the lack of additional photos, I will take some more and post as I make progress.
So let me know what you think and if you have questions please ask!
-Jrewcifer