66 dart LED prototype working for now

KitCarlson said

I might be able to help out with the LED controller. Sounds like you need a PWM with current control for, brake and tail regulation. I work with micro-controllers and it might be possible with an 8-pin uC, a couple mosfets, inductor and a few misc parts. Controlling the current will control the intensity. There will be no need for series resistors. Let me know if you have interest.

Years ago I had a yellow 66 Dart 270 convertible with 273 V8. Seeing you car brought back those good memories.

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What type of controller? I am interested (anything that makes it easier for me to do what I want)
I do have a PWM version (for mine) and everything is 12volt regulated by LDO sharp 12v regulators. I have had problems with the PWM units not limiting the current and dimming the LED's enough. It could be the pot's not the right one for my application.

I use the resistors to bring it to a normal level and PWM it down from there to the correct level. so if the pwm doesn't work it still will be workable unit.


I am thinking about doing a sequential setup or even a ring version like the new chargers for the challenger. since I have the complete light unit to make measurements off of. But that's going to be a loooong time from now though, I have to finish the wife's dart next then the challenger.
thanks