TEASER: Custom E90 Ambient Light Controlled LED Angel Eyes

fdriller9 · 08-03-2011, 05:34 PM

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Hey guys I've been working on a set of custom LED angel eyes for quite some time now and I am in the last stages of the project!

The LED drivers will be controlled by an Arduino logic board via a temt6000, ambient light photo transistor.

Thanks to Marc (LuxAngelEyes) for all the help. Half of this project belongs to him.

Hopefully I'll be done tomorrow and be able to mount my freshed sprayed LCI Msport front bumper and the angel eyes. The amber reflectors will be painted gloss black.

UPDATE: Pictures in post #15 and 18.

Video 8/10/2011
Still working on the programming but I'm pretty much done. There is a 1.5 second delay.

I'm going to try and program welcome lighting and blinker fading. What I mean by blinker fading is I'm going to try and program the 2 rings to fade on and off, acting as a blinker. Like the new mustang taillights. Not sure how I'll like it...we'll see.

Pictures of the install:

Arduino Pro Mini tucked away under the steering column.
[IMG]http://i714.photobucket.com/albums/ww146/*********/DSC02368.jpg[/IMG]

This is also under the steering column. The wire pop out right under the brake booster. Red wire is power coming from a voltage regulator in the engine bay. 2 black wires are going from the arduino to the LED drivers.
[IMG]http://i714.photobucket.com/albums/ww146/*********/DSC02371.jpg[/IMG]

3 wires for the temt6000 photo transistor going up along the driver's side A pillar.
[IMG]http://i714.photobucket.com/albums/ww146/*********/DSC02372.jpg[/IMG]

Temt6000 view from the inside. Mount right above the rear view mirror.
[IMG]http://i714.photobucket.com/albums/ww146/*********/DSC02373.jpg[/IMG]

Temt6000 view from outside.
[IMG]http://i714.photobucket.com/albums/ww146/*********/DSC02375.jpg[/IMG]

MINIMUM BRIGHTNESS!
[IMG]http://i714.photobucket.com/albums/ww146/*********/DSC02098.jpg[/IMG]

There are about 150 SMD LEDs per headlight.
[IMG]http://i714.photobucket.com/albums/ww146/*********/DSC02101.jpg[/IMG]

From left to right: Arduino Pro Mini, Temt6000, Cree Xlamp SMD LEDs
[IMG]http://i714.photobucket.com/albums/ww146/*********/DSC02103.jpg[/IMG]

luis@ossdesigns · 08-03-2011, 05:54 PM

excellent job! those must have been a pain in the butt to do... looks sick

Mahhvinn · 08-03-2011, 05:55 PM

Very nice. I can't wait to see the finished product.

Phil325 · 08-03-2011, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by M_Truong

Very nice. I can't wait to see the finished product.

+1. seems like hard work is gonna pay off soon

fdriller9 · 08-03-2011, 09:53 PM

Thanks guys! I'm excited as well. I don't think I'll be able to finish the logic part of the install by bimmerfest though. :/

It looks like the photo transistor I got is a dud.

rollinstone157 · 08-03-2011, 10:17 PM

I like what I'm seeing here! Maybe after college and my warranty is up I'll crack open the headlights and do this.

J-Spec Dan · 08-03-2011, 10:22 PM

madddd props for putting that together. i would've freaked at the level of detail if i did it myself.

datbimmerdoe · 08-03-2011, 10:30 PM

sick shit 4 customs

Tee212 · 08-03-2011, 10:37 PM

love custom diy car shits

MiKc · 08-04-2011, 04:03 AM

diy ! good stuff !

ibeclueless · 08-04-2011, 05:20 AM

looks nice

LuxAngelEyes · 08-08-2011, 11:26 AM

Copy Cat !!!!!!! LOL Just Joking

glad to see everything is coming along nicely with the project. Cant wait till you get everything finished up as well!

monkawekrue · 08-08-2011, 11:36 AM

Nice.

NightStalker · 08-08-2011, 12:27 PM

updates

fdriller9 · 08-08-2011, 12:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Romiie

updates

Here's a shot of them installed. I'll be messing around with the logic board this week!

I need to get some direct sunlight shots. These are at minimum brightness. Too many people were flashing me at night because they were too bright!!!!!
[IMG]http://i714.photobucket.com/albums/ww146/*********/DSC02364.jpg[/IMG]

CPWINCH · 08-08-2011, 12:59 PM

Looks great dude. Love the msport

nibor1412@gmail.com · 08-08-2011, 02:28 PM

turn it up on max brightness, lets see how bright it gets

fdriller9 · 08-08-2011, 02:58 PM

Here are some more pictures in direct sunlight. Again, minimum brightness. It's too much of a PITA to turn it up. I have to open up the cover for the angel eyes and then turn up the potentiometers.

I'll post full brightness pictures when I get the logic board done.

[IMG]http://i714.photobucket.com/albums/ww146/*********/DSC02365.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i714.photobucket.com/albums/ww146/*********/DSC02366.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i714.photobucket.com/albums/ww146/*********/DSC02367.jpg[/IMG]

jbimmer3 · 08-08-2011, 03:03 PM

Damn that looks amazing. Great job. On a side note, are you planning on getting a new hood?

fdriller9 · 08-08-2011, 03:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jhondas2

Damn that looks amazing. Great job. On a side note, are you planning on getting a new hood?

As of now, no. I know it looks a bit awkward. Maybe in the future.

Victorae · 08-08-2011, 04:18 PM

WOW. looks amazing! How much are the total cost of supplies? Is this complicated to learn? I've always been interested in learning about this type of stuff

NiVeDh · 08-08-2011, 04:19 PM

Very nice.

08-03-2011, 05:34 PM	#1
fdriller9 Banned 252 Rep 7,089 Posts Drives: '06 AW 330xi Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North Jersey/Philly/NYC iTrader: (4) Garage List 2006 330xi [6.44]	TEASER: Custom E90 Ambient Light Controlled LED Angel Eyes Featured on BIMMERPOST.com Hey guys I've been working on a set of custom LED angel eyes for quite some time now and I am in the last stages of the project! The LED drivers will be controlled by an Arduino logic board via a temt6000, ambient light photo transistor. Thanks to Marc (LuxAngelEyes) for all the help. Half of this project belongs to him. Hopefully I'll be done tomorrow and be able to mount my freshed sprayed LCI Msport front bumper and the angel eyes. The amber reflectors will be painted gloss black. UPDATE: Pictures in post #15 and 18. Video 8/10/2011 Still working on the programming but I'm pretty much done. There is a 1.5 second delay. I'm going to try and program welcome lighting and blinker fading. What I mean by blinker fading is I'm going to try and program the 2 rings to fade on and off, acting as a blinker. Like the new mustang taillights. Not sure how I'll like it...we'll see. Pictures of the install: Arduino Pro Mini tucked away under the steering column. [IMG]http://i714.photobucket.com/albums/ww146/*******/DSC02368.jpg[/IMG] This is also under the steering column. The wire pop out right under the brake booster. Red wire is power coming from a voltage regulator in the engine bay. 2 black wires are going from the arduino to the LED drivers. [IMG]http://i714.photobucket.com/albums/ww146/*****/DSC02371.jpg[/IMG] 3 wires for the temt6000 photo transistor going up along the driver's side A pillar. [IMG]http://i714.photobucket.com/albums/ww146/*****/DSC02372.jpg[/IMG] Temt6000 view from the inside. Mount right above the rear view mirror. [IMG]http://i714.photobucket.com/albums/ww146/*****/DSC02373.jpg[/IMG] Temt6000 view from outside. [IMG]http://i714.photobucket.com/albums/ww146/*****/DSC02375.jpg[/IMG] MINIMUM BRIGHTNESS! [IMG]http://i714.photobucket.com/albums/ww146/*****/DSC02098.jpg[/IMG] There are about 150 SMD LEDs per headlight. [IMG]http://i714.photobucket.com/albums/ww146/*****/DSC02101.jpg[/IMG] From left to right: Arduino Pro Mini, Temt6000, Cree Xlamp SMD LEDs [IMG]http://i714.photobucket.com/albums/ww146/******/DSC02103.jpg[/IMG] Last edited by fdriller9; 11-17-2011 at 05:16 PM..*
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fdriller9 Banned 252 Rep 7,089 Posts Drives: '06 AW 330xi Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North Jersey/Philly/NYC iTrader: (4) Garage List 2006 330xi [6.44]	Thanks guys! I'm excited as well. I don't think I'll be able to finish the logic part of the install by bimmerfest though. :/ It looks like the photo transistor I got is a dud.
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rollinstone157 Brotographer 88 Rep 1,741 Posts Drives: F30 335xi Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: US iTrader: (0)	I like what I'm seeing here! Maybe after college and my warranty is up I'll crack open the headlights and do this.
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J-Spec Dan ALL RIGHTY THEN 222 Rep 2,957 Posts Drives: 12 STX Advance Join Date: May 2011 Location: G O T H A M iTrader: (2)	madddd props for putting that together. i would've freaked at the level of detail if i did it myself. __________________ BMW CCA Member 483866 \|Officially Official Build Thread\| \|Widebody Thread\| Follow me on instagram: @jspecdan
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fdriller9 Banned 252 Rep 7,089 Posts Drives: '06 AW 330xi Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North Jersey/Philly/NYC iTrader: (4) Garage List 2006 330xi [6.44]	Here are some more pictures in direct sunlight. Again, minimum brightness. It's too much of a PITA to turn it up. I have to open up the cover for the angel eyes and then turn up the potentiometers. I'll post full brightness pictures when I get the logic board done. [IMG]http://i714.photobucket.com/albums/ww146/*******/DSC02365.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i714.photobucket.com/albums/ww146/*****/DSC02366.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i714.photobucket.com/albums/ww146/*******/DSC02367.jpg[/IMG]
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Victorae Lieutenant 21 Rep 549 Posts Drives: 2014 F32 \| 2014 Tesla Model S Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: SoCal iTrader: (1)	WOW. looks amazing! How much are the total cost of supplies? Is this complicated to learn? I've always been interested in learning about this type of stuff
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