Behold my digital rear window, sequential tail lights, third brake light, etc... - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

davepl · 07-21-2018, 09:32 AM

I was tinkering around and built and programmed this out of a gross of WS2812B individually addressable RGB LEDs and an Atmel 328P chip. I can post the code if anyone wants it.

Anyway, it does sequential signals, brake strobe, police effect (not legal on the street for me!) and backup lights. So you have to tap into your dash harness but I'd like to do it "cut free" with a trailer light adapter.

Here's the video!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sTI8gfHwL6k

I assume with this version of vBulletin I cannot embed a Youtube video right in this post, correct?

Orange67 · 07-21-2018, 10:18 AM

Pretty cool man.

**clay68c10** · 07-21-2018, 11:05 AM

That’s pretty slick. Looks like you could be the next custom lighting guy.
I’m a tech at the police garage and there’s so much LED stuff out there. I’ve been using boards out of damaged light bars to make some things, but I don’t have the programming skills so it’s pretty basic.

davepl · 07-21-2018, 11:07 AM

Well, if you have any surplus 12V super-bright strobe LEDs that I could tinker with, I'd love that!

What I'd really like is something akin to what I see on the fire trucks here. The brakes pulse, like my example, but they -add- a bright strobe, not drop out to black.

weq92f · 07-21-2018, 02:28 PM

I am an IT guy so definitely, yes, send me the code! Show me the code lol

-klb

**clay68c10** · 07-21-2018, 04:08 PM

Let me see what I can round up, we’ve always got a wrecked unit in the back lot.
PM me your info

CG · 07-21-2018, 04:17 PM

Honestly I don't care for digital stuff or LED stuff on our trucks. I like the timeless look they have. That being said ... These lights are pretty darn cool, you did a really great job!

bill3rail · 07-22-2018, 11:56 AM

That LED strip looks cool!

Bill

Quote:

Originally Posted by CG

Honestly I don't care for digital stuff or LED stuff on our trucks. I like the timeless look they have. That being said ... These lights are pretty darn cool, you did a really great job!

I agree about the classic look however I did put bayonet LED bulbs in every socket on my truck just for brightness and convenience.

Bill

07-21-2018, 09:32 AM	#1
davepl Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 6,332	Behold my digital rear window, sequential tail lights, third brake light, etc... I was tinkering around and built and programmed this out of a gross of WS2812B individually addressable RGB LEDs and an Atmel 328P chip. I can post the code if anyone wants it. Anyway, it does sequential signals, brake strobe, police effect (not legal on the street for me!) and backup lights. So you have to tap into your dash harness but I'd like to do it "cut free" with a trailer light adapter. Here's the video! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sTI8gfHwL6k I assume with this version of vBulletin I cannot embed a Youtube video right in this post, correct? __________________ 1970 GMC Sierra Grande Custom Camper - Built, not Bought 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Coupe 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Convertible

07-21-2018, 10:18 AM	#2
Orange67 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Syracuse, Utah Posts: 499	Re: Behold my digital rear window, sequential tail lights, third brake light, etc... Pretty cool man. __________________ Justin '67 C20 CST Custom Camper '04.5 LLY Duramax CCSB...sold

07-21-2018, 11:05 AM	#3
clay68c10 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Centennial, CO Posts: 2,991	Re: Behold my digital rear window, sequential tail lights, third brake light, etc... That’s pretty slick. Looks like you could be the next custom lighting guy. I’m a tech at the police garage and there’s so much LED stuff out there. I’ve been using boards out of damaged light bars to make some things, but I don’t have the programming skills so it’s pretty basic. __________________ ClusterTruck: 68 C10 Bought in 89, wrecked in 03. Slow low $ rebuild started '17. 6.0 & TKO http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=788602 93 K1500 Short Step, 350, NV4500, EBL flash ECU. Vortec heads & roller cam someday... 05 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited. 3” lift & 6-speed 02 E320 the insurance total “free car” 13 Tahoe LTZ

07-21-2018, 11:07 AM	#4
davepl Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 6,332	Re: Behold my digital rear window, sequential tail lights, third brake light, etc... Well, if you have any surplus 12V super-bright strobe LEDs that I could tinker with, I'd love that! What I'd really like is something akin to what I see on the fire trucks here. The brakes pulse, like my example, but they -add- a bright strobe, not drop out to black. __________________ 1970 GMC Sierra Grande Custom Camper - Built, not Bought 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Coupe 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Convertible

07-21-2018, 02:28 PM	#5
weq92f Registered User Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Dallas Texas Posts: 3,228	Re: Behold my digital rear window, sequential tail lights, third brake light, etc... I am an IT guy so definitely, yes, send me the code! Show me the code lol -klb __________________ 67 C10 fleet fuel injected '70 402, 700r4, 3.73 posi 07 335 sport turbo 6sp 94 Trans Am GT LT1 6sp posi -- sold after 22yrs 99 540 sport V8 6sp -- sold 73 240z L24 4sp -- given to friend 68 C10 step 350/350 3.73 open -- sold

07-21-2018, 04:08 PM	#6
clay68c10 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Centennial, CO Posts: 2,991	Re: Behold my digital rear window, sequential tail lights, third brake light, etc... Let me see what I can round up, we’ve always got a wrecked unit in the back lot. PM me your info __________________ ClusterTruck: 68 C10 Bought in 89, wrecked in 03. Slow low $ rebuild started '17. 6.0 & TKO http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=788602 93 K1500 Short Step, 350, NV4500, EBL flash ECU. Vortec heads & roller cam someday... 05 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited. 3” lift & 6-speed 02 E320 the insurance total “free car” 13 Tahoe LTZ

07-21-2018, 04:17 PM	#7
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 20,034	Re: Behold my digital rear window, sequential tail lights, third brake light, etc... Honestly I don't care for digital stuff or LED stuff on our trucks. I like the timeless look they have. That being said ... These lights are pretty darn cool, you did a really great job!



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