DIY “Phantom” Side Indicator

[IAmOrion]

I really like that latest video where the off pattern follows the on pattern!

The LED strip looks white, would we need to buy amber/orange strips?

The strip itself is white, you can only get black or white background (it’s the circuit tape colour). White I figured was best, and I would print the inside part white too (it’s currently black) but as the leds output orange all should be good .

Yeah smooth on/off is by far the best IMO

 

[IAmOrion]

This looks infinitely better than Gaptech's Phantom I'd say. I'd be well up for giving this a go with a good
how-to

Thanks I’ll do a how-to tomorrow

 

[kis]

Wondering if anyone would be interested in the know how of a diy “phantom” style side Indicator.

What's the light spread like and how did you split them? I was planning on putting strip in but just for on/off flashing.

This is what I did... or I'm still doing TBH!! I also cut them shorter. Dead easy to split. The glue holding them is really brittle so will come away with some gentle prising and pulling.

 

[Scooba_Steve]

This is what I did... or I'm still doing TBH!! I also cut them shorter. Dead easy to split. The glue holding them is really brittle so will come away with some gentle prising and pulling.

Thanks mate, I presume we are talking about the lens vs the base, i.e. opposite to the badge end. Light spread looks good.

 

[kis]

Yes mate, pulled apart at the base end

 

[Scooba_Steve]

Cool, thanks, wondered if those were clips or locating pins.

 

[kis]

It's just a locating pin

 

[Rusky]

Looking good James, on my list me thinks