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Stern: How can I connect extra leds?

By jimy_speedt

4 years ago



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    #1 4 years ago
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    JMY

    jimy_speedt

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    Hi,

    For a new Munsters LE, I purchased a 60$ topper. I would like to put 2 leds inside the coach.

    How should I connect them to operate like a GI at machine start ?

    Thanks

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    #2 4 years ago
     
    JMR

    pinballplusMN

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    11y 84,800 2,591 1

    I would not connect to any leds on pf. This could damage a node board and void warranty.
    Possibly external power supply to power any mods would.be best.

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    #3 4 years ago
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    JMY

    jimy_speedt

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    Can I connect straight to the transformer ?

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    #4 4 years ago
     
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    PghPinballRescue

    PGH Pinball Rescue

    US New Kensington, PA

    10y 72,800 1,497 145

    Transformer will be AC output. LEDs will work with AC, but they will "shimmer" and be SUUUUUPER annoying.

    You could do it with the proper rectificiation and smoothing caps.

    If it were me, just buy a 5V wall wart and plug it into the service outlet. It would be on all the time though, the only real downside to doing it this way.

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    #5 4 years ago
     
    GFO

    Timerider

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    US Trevor, WI

    11y 79,550 875 31

    Maybe use the 12vdc splitter from Pinball Life, and get a few 12v LED's from Comet? (I believe they sell 12volt bulbs.)

    https://www.pinballlife.com/8-way-power-splitter-board-for-stern-pinball-machines-using-the-spike-spike-2-system.html

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    #6 4 years ago
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    JMY

    jimy_speedt

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    Thanks all, great support !

    I guess I ll try the last one.

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