GENERAL Coolrunner Led mod

[keil423]

Hello. I was just looking to find out what type of led is used for the power (RED) light on the cool runner. I'm looking to change the color out to match the consoles they are going in.
They look to be the same type of led as what is used in controllers and Phat ROL boards. I used one of my Purple LEDs and replaced one but the light is not very bright at all. I know different colors respond different but I thought maybe its just not the right type of led.

Thanks.

 

[BL4K3Y]

I am not 100% sure but they look like SMD 0603 LEDs, you will need one that blinks too (to show glitch activity).

 

[keil423]

Im not interested in chageing the green activity led. Just the power led as its on all the time.

 

[trippy86]

should be standard SMD 0603 LEDs, but to be honest its kind of pointless as once you have all the casing etc back on you can barely see it

 

[gavster]

should be standard SMD 0603 LEDs, but to be honest its kind of pointless as once you have all the casing etc back on you can barely see it

Not if you have modified your case and added windows?!

 

[keil423]

should be standard SMD 0603 LEDs, but to be honest its kind of pointless as once you have all the casing etc back on you can barely see it

I have several custom cases with windows cut out. They also have custom paint work and Lighting. So in these you see the Red led clearly all the time and red doesnt fit the blue and purple theme.

I also thought they were standard 0603 which is what I used. I just wanted to make sure on the type because like I said the purple one just isnt very bright.

 

[Martin C]

Wouldn't it be just better to remove it?

 

[trippy86]

I have several custom cases with windows cut out. They also have custom paint work and Lighting. So in these you see the Red led clearly all the time and red doesnt fit the blue and purple theme.

I also thought they were standard 0603 which is what I used. I just wanted to make sure on the type because like I said the purple one just isnt very bright.

fair enough, can we some pics of your case?

 

[keil423]

Wouldn't it be just better to remove it?

That would be to easy Martin!

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fair enough, can we some pics of your case?

There is one pic of a red one in my profile info. That one doesnt need the LED changed as it matches.

 

[trippy86]

looks kool, check out my gears of war console in my profile. have you done a window mod for slim? i have been thinking of doing that and using the cutter at work to cut out the coolrunner logo and a window, just need a large enough coolrunner logo

 

[asiangrafx]

i removed mine because it was annoying when i was trying to sleep

 

[keil423]

A Noob member sent me a private MSG with the answere to my OP.

Hi i cant answer in the forum becous im not VIP so i write it here

if you want it brighter you have to replace the resistor before the LED

its a standard 0603 LED but RED and Green one works with 2,3V and Blue,Purple one need 3,0-3,2V

Greets MrG

Thanks for the reply. I'll give that a go in the next few days.

the CoolRunner works with 3.3V so a bridge of solder should be enough to make the LED really bright

i think R7 is the right resistor to replace, check the voltage before the resistor with Multimeter if its 3,3V you can remove it and and make a brige of solder

greetings Mr.G.

I did remove the R7 resistor and put a jumper in between the two points. My purple led is now just as bright as the red one was. Thanks go out to MrG_1981 for finding me my solution.

 

[x360ccm]

Blue,Purple lmao dont you mean
Blue,pink

i have um in my controllors and rf boards

blue

or pink

best selling colours.

 

[keil423]

No the color theme on this console is Blue and purple. The led on the Coolrunner is now purple but it looks more blue in the picture.

Your not cracking fun at my wifes pink box are you? Hmm... well even I can see how that question is wrong!