Re: DIY Cathode Lighting: License Plate, Dome Lamp, Trunk lighting... **56k=certain d
No more teasers... Been working on cathode kits for license plates. I had a few goals:
-Completely plug and play. No splicing, electrical tape or any of that stuff. Just insert, adhere, and go.
-Integrated diodes. These serve two purposes. One, they prevent current from flowing backwards through the cathode's inverter, which would break it. Secondly, they lower the voltage slightly, providing a voltage closer or slightly lower then 12 volts.
-Built in fuse. God forbid you encounter a short somewhere, this would be a nice safety measure to have.
-Full sleeving and clean appearance. It makes the kit much easier to install and remove, very organized.
These took allot longer to make then I had imagined! My goal with selling them is just to break even. If there is still demand after that, I will make some more. Some pictures of the completed kits...
Currently stocking white, blue and green.
Inline 3a fuse. ATO type, for simple and easy replacement if needed.
Wiring harness plugs directly into the stock bulb socket. Here is a shot of teh harness and the stock 194 bulb.
Diodes (as seen in the picture) are soldered and hot glued into the bulb connector, for a strong connection and clean appearance.
Carbon fiber pattern sleeving. Looks dark grey from most distances and angles.
All sleeving and wired connection heatshrinked, and not burnt!
One wiring harness
A complete kit.
Every kit includes:
-Custom wiring harness w/ bulb socket connector and integrated directional diodes and ATO fuse.
-Cathode ballast
-2x 4" cathodes of your choice, sleeved and prepped with STRONG double sided tape.
-Package of Velcro tape pre-cut to proper dimensions, if you prefer Velcro over double sided tape.
-Photographic installation guide
And for anyone who is reading this thread and does not have a 6th Gen accord, these kits will work for any car that uses a 194 or 168 bulb for the license plate lamp (So long as the wire can exit from the bulb's enclosure) or any car that provides 12v for it's license plate lamp (splicing will be required for non 194-168 cars).
I will be shipping these kits in a USPS small flat rate box. Envelopes are a few dollars cheaper to ship, but since these contain delicate glass elements, i would prefer to use a box.
Lastly, and perhaps most importantly to most of you, I will soon be hosting...
A raffle! Details will be in another thread, linked to this one when it is posted.
Please do not yet PM me with any inquiries. I will post when they are available for sale.