I am making a new turn signal that has a white light in the center (LED, CREE).
I have drawn this circuit and am wondering if this will work. I know just enough to usually get myself in trouble, so I thought I would ask the gang.
1. R1 and R2 will be load so the riding lights have the same current as the incandescent bulb (act like the load eq's they sell)
2. Pulling 6.7vdc for the riding lights. I am okay with the riding lights being dimmer than stock.
3. When I turn on my blinkers, will I have ~18vdc going to the LED's?
4. Is R3 (1kohm) suitable for the LED's as a current limiting resistor
Here is the link to the LED's I am using
5mm Yellow High Flux LED | Component LEDs | Super Bright LEDs
5. The Zener Diodes are 9 amp capable with only a .42 forward voltage drop, I believe these are 'bigger' than I need but.......
I will probably use one of these for the CREE LED:
3A Adjustable step down switching voltage regulator
Being a fun project so far, any input from anyone would be appreciated.
Will it work?
What would be better?
Have I been drinking too much coffee?......lol
Thanks guys...............
I have drawn this circuit and am wondering if this will work. I know just enough to usually get myself in trouble, so I thought I would ask the gang.
1. R1 and R2 will be load so the riding lights have the same current as the incandescent bulb (act like the load eq's they sell)
2. Pulling 6.7vdc for the riding lights. I am okay with the riding lights being dimmer than stock.
3. When I turn on my blinkers, will I have ~18vdc going to the LED's?
4. Is R3 (1kohm) suitable for the LED's as a current limiting resistor
Here is the link to the LED's I am using
5mm Yellow High Flux LED | Component LEDs | Super Bright LEDs
5. The Zener Diodes are 9 amp capable with only a .42 forward voltage drop, I believe these are 'bigger' than I need but.......
I will probably use one of these for the CREE LED:
3A Adjustable step down switching voltage regulator
Being a fun project so far, any input from anyone would be appreciated.
Will it work?
What would be better?
Have I been drinking too much coffee?......lol
Thanks guys...............