Yeah, they are very bright normally. The nail polish is not completely opaque though; it's not like white [wall] paint or anything.
It did hurt the eyes when you look directly into it. It didn't bother me *too* much, but it was basically necessary to dull them somehow for the video, because it was way too much for the camera.
The camera still does exaggerate it a bit. I'm now able to look directly at the LEDs comfortably, just like other LEDs.
Hey James,
I've learned a lot about modulars from your demos. Thanks a lot!
What have you been up to lately?
pandabear762 6 months ago
James, Can't you just change the dropping resistor to a larger value to dim the LED's to your liking, instead of nail polish????
tubeampguy 2 years ago
Live long and modulate!
nphoria63 3 years ago
squelch
TransferPoint09 3 years ago
"instant fun"
tkecni 3 years ago
nice dude. The only question is, can it shit in a cup?
djpetenice 4 years ago
Yeah, they are very bright normally. The nail polish is not completely opaque though; it's not like white [wall] paint or anything.
It did hurt the eyes when you look directly into it. It didn't bother me *too* much, but it was basically necessary to dull them somehow for the video, because it was way too much for the camera.
The camera still does exaggerate it a bit. I'm now able to look directly at the LEDs comfortably, just like other LEDs.
jamescigler 4 years ago
The guy who designs these Livewire modules is a real Star Trek geek isn't he? The Vulcan Modulator, The Matter/Anti-Matter Switches on the AFG, etc.
If Gene Roddenberry was still alive, I could see him suing for royalties. :)
It seems like a nice module though and looks to be fairly well constructed except for those trim pots.
MrCamelneck 3 months ago
Jeeeez, that brightness is AFTER you applied the nail polish? That's harsh on the eyes as is. I can't imagine what it's like by default.
Besides that, this module seems pretty cool!
MisterArray 4 years ago