Drink Holder glow - with pics

[Souls]

So this is what you can get done in about 60mins, after your kids are in bed.

I tried to post the pics, but even in the test forum, they won't show... I'm using imageshack. And I think I read somewhere, I need to surpass 100 posts to edit?


rumage through box of doodads from previous projects
http://img101.imageshack.us/i/dscn3027h.jpg/

make up doodads with correct resistors
http://img64.imageshack.us/i/dscn3021k.jpg/

remove cupholders and locate where to install LEDs, use drill bit to match 3mm LED size
http://img10.imageshack.us/i/dscn3018l.jpg/

test angle with electrical pointy thing
http://img413.imageshack.us/i/dscn3019b.jpg/
http://img341.imageshack.us/i/dscn3020w.jpg/

test fit LEDs
http://img13.imageshack.us/i/dscn3022j.jpg/

test light LEDs off drill battery
http://img706.imageshack.us/i/dscn3025a.jpg/

hot glue LEDs in place
http://img121.imageshack.us/i/dscn3026d.jpg/

test glow off drill battery before reinstall into car
http://img442.imageshack.us/i/dscn3028.jpg/

test glow after wired to cig lighter light - interior light on
http://img682.imageshack.us/i/dscn3032r.jpg/

interior light off
http://img7.imageshack.us/i/dscn3033kp.jpg/

drink a beer
link to album: http://img7.imageshack.us/g/dscn3033kp.jpg/

[thanu31]

Nice work, i want to try this

[DualSoul]

Reason your pics aren't working is because you're linking to the webpage with the pics.

EDIT:

So this is what you can get done in about 60mins, after your kids are in bed.

I tried to post the pics, but even in the test forum, they won't show... I'm using imageshack. And I think I read somewhere, I need to surpass 100 posts to edit?


rumage through box of doodads from previous projects


make up doodads with correct resistors


remove cupholders and locate where to install LEDs, use drill bit to match 3mm LED size


test angle with electrical pointy thing



test fit LEDs


test light LEDs off drill battery


hot glue LEDs in place


test glow off drill battery before reinstall into car


test glow after wired to cig lighter light - interior light on


interior light off


drink a beer
link to album: http://img7.imageshack.us/g/dscn3033kp.jpg/

[m_bisson]

wicked awesome! I like that very much

[DumpInfo]

Wish I would have scrolled down before clicking on each individual link . Looks good btw!

[omalak]

if you could add a momentary switch into the whole thing that would be good, then the led would only light once the lid is opened.

looks good i may give it a try

[Souls]

if you could add a momentary switch into the whole thing that would be good, then the led would only light once the lid is opened.

looks good i may give it a try

with the lid closed you hardly see anything. The way the water bottle lights up is making you think it's really bright. I used 2x 3mm 45* 4500mcd LEDs from SuperbrightLEDS.com and aimed them horizontal.

It was really easy to do

[Souls]

Reason your pics aren't working is because you're linking to the webpage with the pics.

EDIT:

yah I had to post it like this because with the [img]imageshack link[/img] command I only saw the "red X box". and I didn't want to get flamed for it. I did try the FAQs and searched, but found nothing specific to why it wasn't working for me even thought I had the correct syntax.

[Souls]

So I've read how to remove the door panels, seems simple enough... maybe will do door drink holders soon. If I can locate switched power within the doors themselves. Then I'll do footwell glow (but for me that's sooo 8yrs ago or TwoThousand and late, as Fergie says)

so off topic - I find search sucks in here <meh - shruggs shoulders>, and much of the pics are gone or the post is 2-4yrs old!

[nomik2]

Looks awesome! Blue leds would work better for my 2010.

[blankets3]

i always wanted to do this but i always wanted to use some sort a sensor that would tell the lights a bottle was there to light up (weight sensor mby)?

[Souls]

i always wanted to do this but i always wanted to use some sort a sensor that would tell the lights a bottle was there to light up (weight sensor mby)?

LOL that's too complicated Bro! I've mine connected to the ciggy lighter light, they're on with the parking lights.

[hyper7boy]

Im just curious, where did you connect your LED's for power. I really like this and want to do the same, maybe with blue though... I want them to come on when the car is on..not when the car if off. Thanks!

[Souls]

Im just curious, where did you connect your LED's for power. I really like this and want to do the same, maybe with blue though... I want them to come on when the car is on..not when the car if off. Thanks!

wire them to the cigarette light "light" there's a ring around it that lights up with the parking lights. the trim is easy to remove to get in there

[Linkz]

That looks awesome...I may try it but with a different colour.

[kala]

Sweeet mod! Hope to do this soon. On another note, does anyone know of a different cup holder COVER. I'm hoping there is something out there like the higher ends cars...you know that ridged style one...like ribs. Am I making sense lol?

[Zuluwun]

decided to do this. should I use t-tap connectors for +12V and gnd? I've never really done any wiring

[xxSlidewaysxx]

decided to do this. should I use t-tap connectors for +12V and gnd? I've never really done any wiring

It would be easier...use the power from your center arm rest..... runs right through the area, I think.

[Souls]

decided to do this. should I use t-tap connectors for +12V and gnd? I've never really done any wiring

you mean vampire taps? sure you can... it doesn't really matter where you get your power from. I wanted mine to turn on with my parking (and interior console) lights.

[dj_adamix]

Thats pretty cool man!!!!

I have few ideas for this mod.
How about a sensor in each cup holder that will detect drink in and light up led when bottle is in.
Another idea would be simple circuit with a mic and op-amps which would pick up basse and light up leds to the basse.
instead of a mic you could directly hook it up to audio out for better preformance.

Another cool thing would be making a clear plastic tube that fits the cup holderr perfectly, then LEDs underneath it or beside it, it would illuminate the entire tube and the drink.

[Zuluwun]

you mean vampire taps? sure you can... it doesn't really matter where you get your power from. I wanted mine to turn on with my parking (and interior console) lights.

er, yes? haha, I'm not really sure which connectors I should be using. I'm thinkin those red ones that snap closed with pliers. I think it has a metal element that cuts through the insulation of the wires to create a contact? I know it doesn't matter where power comes from. +12V is +12V regardless. I think it makes more sense to have them come on with the parking lights though.

[Zuluwun]

double post, mods pls delete.

[bman13]

Another way to do this is with the angel eye rings but regardless....good job

[Zuluwun]

The problem with those is that when you put a cup/bottle in the holder, it'll sit on top of the ring. Not what I'm lookin for.

[Souls]

Bump for new members lookin' for easy DIY mods