Porsche Wind Deflector with Edge Lighting [from CAD, prototyping to finish]

[ccjazz]

BTW...ordered my deflector today. Unfortunately, the car is in outside storage so the install will have to wait a few months.

Look forward to see what others order.

[amitmishra4]

Thanks and Happy New Year Fred and everyone else on this wonderful forum!!!

Ordered mine in cold white with the Red LED's as a backup(very nice touch). I think the problem most people will have is deciding on that color, most already know what they want etched.

Can't wait to receive it and show it off!!

[BruceH]

Originally Posted by ccjazz

Actually, I guess I enjoy the season, music etc. at first. But nonstop commercials that start before halloween is over get on my nerves.

You need a DVR - skip right through them!

[Slate 01]

Originally Posted by BruceH

You need a DVR - skip right through them!

Excellent point

[amitmishra4]

Read some sad news - https://www.yahoo.com/news/least-35-dead-42-injured-shanghai-years-stampede-212956687.html

Be safe everyone!

[Nine8Six]

Monday morning here, apologies for not sending individual updates - tough it would be okay if I just update here

Took those two shots yesterday eve right after I've finished putting your kit electronics together. LED strips and PWM controllers tested and now secured with your packing slip.

Also managed to get a half sheet of pmma sliced on the large laser table in 225*500mm panel sizes. Those are now ready to be cut to spec and etched with your designs into the smaller 4060 tabletop CO2 laser. I plan on getting this done during the evenings of this week. Off to my post office during the weekend... well that's the plan anyway (if no earthquake in between lol)





ps. tell your friends there is only 4 (four) kits left for grab :/ HUGE thanks for the support btw!

[Nine8Six]

Oh, almost forgot... those CNC blades are being anodized this coming Wed. Normally starts the acid tanks twice a week (Wed and Sat). All good fun at this end, thanks for your patience guys

[eicheldp]

Hi Fred,

Happy New Year to you & your family.

Just a quick question on the design - I saw you have the "986" and you have the "S". Can you combine them into a "986 S"

Thanks
Don

[Nine8Six]

Originally Posted by eicheldp

Hi Fred,

Happy New Year to you & your family.

Just a quick question on the design - I saw you have the "986" and you have the "S". Can you combine them into a "986 S"

Thanks
Don

Sure there are ways to get this done for you Don



Best wishes to you and to yours as well, thanks!!!

[BruceH]

Looking good Fred! Thank you for the updates and hard work! Can't wait to see these in the wild!

[amitmishra4]

Getting excited!!! Can't wait!! Thanks Fred for being so dedicated, you were working the weekend to ensure we receive our units soon. It is much appreciated!

[particlewave]

The anticipation is killing me!

[amagalla]

Originally Posted by Nine8Six

^ Equally happy to have received the led. Shipped out of Taiwan last week (samples, all colors). Man.... those PINK.... speechless

Any idea what LEDs these are? I'm still working on the dual LED idea on my side.

Tony

[Nine8Six]

Tony

The LED strip I am using is 5mm (width) * 190mm (length). Any brands will do if they come in those size.

Below is a visual of where they sit (highlighted in blue). That is 4mm wide and I have to mill a 1mm deep pocket inside both blades to acheive that perfect fit. Bear in mind, the OEM deflector window is 4mm thick. I admit you have a great idea but it's not going to be easy - if you are to stick to OEM size anyway (i.e. reuse your porsche bracket).



EDIT: Tony, just an idea.... make your own custom PCB with some 3025 dual-color leds. Doesn't have to be a "flexible" strip of LED specifically. That would work mate. Talk to Charles for schematics if you aren't too electronic minded... he does that when he sleeps this guy

[Nine8Six]

EDit: irrelevant. those subscribed should have received the info by now anyway. Nothing much of interest lol

[amagalla]

Awesome! Congratulations.

Tony

[amagalla]

Originally Posted by Nine8Six

Tony

The LED strip I am using is 5mm (width) * 190mm (length). Any brands will do if they come in those size.

Below is a visual of where they sit (highlighted in blue). That is 4mm wide and I have to mill a 1mm deep pocket inside both blades to acheive that perfect fit. Bear in mind, the OEM deflector window is 4mm thick. I admit you have a great idea but it's not going to be easy - if you are to stick to OEM size anyway (i.e. reuse your porsche bracket).



EDIT: Tony, just an idea.... make your own custom PCB with some 3025 dual-color leds. Doesn't have to be a "flexible" strip of LED specifically. That would work mate. Talk to Charles for schematics if you aren't too electronic minded... he does that when he sleeps this guy

I'm looking for a dual color 3025 ribbon strip and plan on replacing the second color with 3025 red LEDs, I think this will be the cheapest way to go.

Tony

[Nine8Six]

Originally Posted by amagalla

I'm looking for a dual color 3025 ribbon strip and plan on replacing the second color with 3025 red LEDs, I think this will be the cheapest way to go.

Tony

Only when you get those in hands, let me know and we'll check clearances together. Happy to modify the set-up of the glass cut to accommodate those for you - if needed. Let's have a look first

[Nine8Six]

Also had difficulties finding pre-fabricated UV strips in those miniature sizes. I NEED to find this thing soon...

And once I do I'll offer retrofit options $8 shipped - into an letter size envelope by snail mail

got them in a 8mm format only here... it's insane. Need them to fit "Porsche" lollll

[amagalla]

Well, I found the LED I need to do the dual color:
Red/White LED

Now I need a 5mm wide pcb that will support them. Where do I get that? Any help?

Tony