Carpokes

Tom wrote: Sat Oct 28, 2023 10:07 pm

cp99 wrote: Sat Oct 28, 2023 6:50 pm Love it. Any way to make the rings in metal? And is there a “softer” light temperature LED, such as a 2700-ish kelvin, that can be used?

The gauge rings are 3D-printed in a low-sheen ASA plastic. Once I finish this kit, I still plan to work on a more Singer-like gauge set, which would need metal to look the part. Machining them is a possibility, but I fear the price would get out of hand fast. Looking at the possibility of metal plating the plastic. As for the lights, the LED's in the pictures are 6000k, so very white, and set to max brightness. I have to say in person it looks great to my eyes. I can also use 3000k LED's for a more vintage feel -- will try to get some pictures of that too. Although the factory dimmer 'works' with the LEDs, it does not offer a very big range of adjustment, so I added a hidden trim pot that allows you set the base level of brightness wherever you want, which can then be turned up or down with the factory dimmer.

kwest3904@gmail.com wrote: Mon Oct 30, 2023 12:37 pm I have these, wondering if they will fit?
https://www.ebay.com/itm/225501688082?h ... BMsqy2ofBi