LED Matrix for Rear Fog Light Idea

diablokev87

Ok major milestone today. I set up a mock run of the matrix in the stock fog light assembly of my Z. And by mock.. i mean a lot of black tape and hook up wires.

I followed the guide to take out the fog light assembly. Then i followed the z fog light guide to rip apart the front red lens. Once in there, i black-taped the matrix to the back of the lens and taped the lens back onto the assembly. I didn't want to seal it shut yet.

I put the fog light assembly back in place, screwed it, bolted it, and fastened it.

Passing the wires out a hole in the back of the assembly, i hooked it up to my arduino, powered the arduino off my usb port on my eeepc and enjoyed the sight.

I changed all my animation to use either white or black. Needed to do this to penetrate the heavily smoked lens. Once i can find a way to get a clear lens on this thing, i can put back all the pretty colors. I left the matrix in the assembly for now. Got dark. I hope it dones't rain.

Anyways here is the short vid... to bad i don't have a real video camera.

YouTube - Prototype 1- Mock Up