Center console LED light bar

[FloridaGary]

This really makes me want to create a pass through from the center console out to the sides to run LED’s on the inside of the bottom of the seats, I have kids in the back so anything sticking out those back usb’s Worry me

Understood. For what it's worth, they only stick out about 1/2 inch. It's a tiny usb stick with a surprisingly bright light.

 

[Meknutso]

Here is my center console lighting. I'm quite happy with it. Has a dimming feature.. I just used the led strips from one of the recommendations from the super bright led replacement trunk lights. Which I did as well.

 

[substance12]

Here is my center console lighting. I'm quite happy with it. Has a dimming feature.. I just used the led strips from one of the recommendations from the super bright led replacement trunk lights. Which I did as well.

Nice. First mod that puts the lights on the bottom. How exactly did you mount it?

I think I know which trunk mod you are referring to. Those lights are really bright but your image looks reasonable. It's not too bright?

 

[Meknutso]

Nice. First mod that puts the lights on the bottom. How exactly did you mount it?

I think I know which trunk mod you are referring to. Those lights are really bright but your image looks reasonable. It's not too bright?

No, the strip lights came with a dimmer switch... I just dimmed them quite a bit... They can go pretty bright if you want them to though.

I mounted a couple sections of the strip behind the removable plastic piece. The phone chargers are still usable with them mounted there.

 

[R1Fast]

My take on a similar mod. Addressable leds custom mounted under the dash near the air vent, aimed to diffuse the light across the top of the vent area 'ceiling'. Vent directional control still works like stock.

Used an a-led control module managed via BT app with 300+ lighting patterns. Controllable speed, direction and brightness (100% for the video but I usually leave it at 10% so its extremely subtle esp at night).

Also integrated an on-board mic to play to music:

 

[KayZee]

Has anyone figured out a center console armrest LED solution? I would love a small (motion) sensor light that turns on when I open the center console armrest.

 

[SemoTech]

Has anyone figured out a center console armrest LED solution? I would love a small (motion) sensor light that turns on when I open the center console armrest.

Follow the instructions HERE. This mod ties to the built-in switch of the hinged center cover, so it operates like the stock console light, its a hardwired solution.

 

[SemoTech]

My take on a similar mod. Addressable leds custom mounted under the dash near the air vent, aimed to diffuse the light across the top of the vent area 'ceiling'. Vent directional control still works like stock.

Used an a-led control module managed via BT app with 300+ lighting patterns. Controllable speed, direction and brightness (100% for the video but I usually leave it at 10% so its extremely subtle esp at night). Also integrated an on-board mic to play to music:

Nicely done @R1Fast Could you post the list of parts/links and some instructions?

 

[phaheem]

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[Wennfred]

Follow the instructions HERE. This mod ties to the built-in switch of the hinged center cover, so it operates like the stock console light, its a hardwired solution.

Just know that I sent these guys 2 emails on this order which was placed on Oct 27th. Have not heard from them nor recd the product.


Fred

 

[640k]

My take on a similar mod. Addressable leds custom mounted under the dash near the air vent, aimed to diffuse the light across the top of the vent area 'ceiling'. Vent directional control still works like stock.

Used an a-led control module managed via BT app with 300+ lighting patterns. Controllable speed, direction and brightness (100% for the video but I usually leave it at 10% so its extremely subtle esp at night).

Also integrated an on-board mic to play to music:

i love this idea. now integrate battery percentage feedback while the car is charging!

 

[PNWLeccy]

Just know that I sent these guys 2 emails on this order which was placed on Oct 27th. Have not heard from them nor recd the product.


Fred

Yea I was considering ordering the same light from them but it seems @chojn1 has been MIA from the forum for a bit so I've held off.

 

[clockwrkz]

Any one tried connecting the LED light strip to the same raspberry pi zero used for sentry recording? Just thinking then you could programmatically control then color or the time of day the lights are on.

Not sure if there is enough power from one USB port to power both the pi and light strip but I’d be surprised if it’s an issue.

 

[Wennfred]

Finally arrived in the mail yesterday.

Fred