DSC05433_tiny.jpg (5090 bytes)12 V Reflector Tail Light

 

Introduction:    On this page I will show the steps to make a bright reflector based LED tail light.

Materials needed:  Reflector that can be preyed open, white LED G4 1SMD WS, cable, mini rocker switch, 2 part epoxy putty 5 minute, 2 part epoxy glue, Milliput 2 part epoxy putty, shrink tubing

Costs:  LED 3.50€, mini rocker switch 2.20€
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carefully pry open the reflector
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Drill hole for the cable

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Solder cable to the G4 LED, insulate with shrink tubing
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Test connection

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Attach LED to reflector base with two part epoxy putty
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Prepare 2 part epoxy for gluing reflector back together

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Glue the reflector back together.   Let glue cure
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cut wire and solder in mini rocker switch

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fix rocker switch with two part epoxy putty to reflector
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prepare Milliput black to enclose switch

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Enclose switch with Milliput.   Let cure for several hours
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Finished low profile reflector tail light.