Modding the LED lights on the Engl Pball

bulb · 10-20-2006, 04:43 PM

So i have a version 1 pball and it has the red lights, yup sexy, but just like everyone elses, i thought it might be cool if i could get maybe some green or blue lights in mine (or gasp! both!), but i was just wondering what would be involved, how hard it would be, and if it is even worth the trouble... (just to clarify, i AM talking about the leds behind the power tubes...)

Now keep in mind guys, i rode the short bus to electrical engineering school, so i know NOTHING about anything when it comes to electronics except you plug things into magical wall outlets, and magical blinky lights come on so work with me here please haha!

Thanks dudes (and possible dudes claiming to be dudettes and vice versa...)

Ryan · 10-20-2006, 11:38 PM

Id see if you cant fit any xmas lights up in there lol

jarrydn · 10-21-2006, 05:57 AM

Sir Bulb, it would be damn easy. LED mods are always great for beginners too

Stitch · 10-21-2006, 11:37 AM

I think he was asking about what he needs to know.
Ideally, specs of the leds already used would be great. You could try ENGL customer support, they are supposed to be great. Shoot em an email and see what you get. Then order the appropriate LED from the American equivalent of Farrads electronic supplies. Get the right dimensions, resistance, tolerance etc., although i wouldnd go for colour changing or bi-state LEDs unless you know what you are doing, and, no offense, but it sounds like you arent 100% confident. But hey, neither am I.

Good luck!

Ryan · 10-21-2006, 11:43 AM

Dude, Bulb, seriously, just crack some glow sticks, toss em in there.. way faster/easier..

Shannon · 10-21-2006, 10:54 PM

^

Awesome.

10-20-2006, 04:43 PM	#1
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10-20-2006, 11:38 PM	#2
Ryan Hylian Metal Master • Super Moderator • Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: The Farthest Outpost Posts: 4,492 Main Seven: RG9147 Main ERG: RG7421XL Rig: Engl -> Mesa Thanked: 61	Id see if you cant fit any xmas lights up in there lol

10-21-2006, 05:57 AM	#3
jarrydn G'day mate D: Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Perth, Australia Posts: 135 Real Name: Jarryd Main Seven: Harley Benton "Thugg" Rig: PODxt, Peavey Mace Thanked: 2	Sir Bulb, it would be damn easy. LED mods are always great for beginners too

10-21-2006, 11:37 AM	#4
Stitch Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Edinburgh, Scotland Posts: 6,899 Real Name: Simon Main Seven: Ibanez RG7420 & S7420FMTW Main ERG: Orion OG8 Rig: Peavey 6505 Thanked: 110	I think he was asking about what he needs to know. Ideally, specs of the leds already used would be great. You could try ENGL customer support, they are supposed to be great. Shoot em an email and see what you get. Then order the appropriate LED from the American equivalent of Farrads electronic supplies. Get the right dimensions, resistance, tolerance etc., although i wouldnd go for colour changing or bi-state LEDs unless you know what you are doing, and, no offense, but it sounds like you arent 100% confident. But hey, neither am I. Good luck!

10-21-2006, 11:43 AM	#5
Ryan Hylian Metal Master • Super Moderator • Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: The Farthest Outpost Posts: 4,492 Main Seven: RG9147 Main ERG: RG7421XL Rig: Engl -> Mesa Thanked: 61	Dude, Bulb, seriously, just crack some glow sticks, toss em in there.. way faster/easier..


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