PS2 neon lights

[sithangel]

I was thinking of updating my PS2 fliptop the other day with a new case, the clear blue one. But when I came across this website http://ps2fliptop.net/index.htm I sore that some cases had lights in 'em. I was just wondering what?s the best way to do get this effort?

I sore that some people here have modded there PS2's with neon lights so I'm hoping you could pass on the info. I think the modded PS2?s on this forum look amazing and I've got some great ideas of what to do with mine.

So what?s the best type of lights and how did you set it up and install it into the ps2.

Sorry if this has already covered in past posts but I've done a search but I can't find anything on this subject.

[Purple Penguin]

I'd suggest using LEDs. they're a lot smaller and easier to put almost anywhere.

if you solder to the 12v from the power supply the lights will come on whenever the switch in the back is turned on.


here's a picture showing where the 12v and ground points are. it's not my picture (I got it from another website) but it serves it's purpose

[sithangel]

Where can I find board with the 12v on it in the PS2?

[EspI69]

its the power supply board
underneath your ps2..its on the underside, compare it to the pic.

[sithangel]

ok, I got it now. thanx

[sithangel]

I found this website that sells lights and stuff. I was wondering what type would you say is best for modding a PS2.

http://www.mrg-distribution.co.uk/catalog/default.php?cPath=202

[Gradius]

12V is damn TOO MUCH and high for simple leds. Led is okay with just 1.5~2.5V not more. You'll need resistors, or diff (mod) LEDs.

Gradius

[EspI69]

yea, 12 volts will kill your LED's over time...unless u put them in that parelle pattern and use 6 of them at 2V each. depends how u set it up...or find a spot with lower volts

[ruffnutts]

i have two sets of laser leds i havent fit them yet will i need resisters for thease? ;)

[sithangel]

I still can't make up my mind on whats best. what do you guys think would look good?

[EspI69]

go to a car store and buy a light for the interior of the car.. just connent it right to the 12V point and your down..... simple

[darcsyde]

Using 12 volts for LED's is harmless as long as you use the proper resisters, hell you could hook up a LED to your home power socket Just as long as you use the proper resister

[zabolyx]

it's pretty neat watching an LED explode..... pyrotechnics for your PS2...

Most small LEDs can't handle a constant 6v through them, without resistors....even limiting the current through them is a good idea.... using a high resistence across the power to the LEDs will cut the current.... but most likely the current from the PSU is not very high.... anyone got some measurements?

[EspI69]

look, if u put 4 LED's in a series curcuit then u dont need resistors at all! .... 12/4=3v each.... u need to hook them up the right way , here is a link with all th info u need
http://www.lsdiodes.com/tutorial/ just go bythe pics and info they say... 4 LEDS and wire is all u need.... ebay sells like 50 UV LEDS for liek a total of $15....50 leds!!!!!! imma go crazy with them , plus they make anythgin white glow becuase they are ultra violet! sweeetttttt

[KrzyInuYasha]

if your looking for a constant on light to light up things in the case i would go the PC case mod route and use cold cathode lighting. it usually doesn't require a large power source to run or put a strain on the source and they are very bright for a small slim packaging. plus they come in a variety of colors including black light so if you go with the right color case it'll glow.

[ps2daddy]

look, if u put 4 LED's in a series curcuit then u dont need resistors at all! .... 12/4=3v each.... u need to hook them up the right way , here is a link with all th info u need
http://www.lsdiodes.com/tutorial/ just go bythe pics and info they say... 4 LEDS and wire is all u need.... ebay sells like 50 UV LEDS for liek a total of $15....50 leds!!!!!! imma go crazy with them , plus they make anythgin white glow becuase they are ultra violet! sweeetttttt

Actually if you look over the diagram carefully you will see the little squiggly line which is a resistor

You should always use at least one resistor

[DMage]

I'd suggest using LEDs. they're a lot smaller and easier to put almost anywhere.

if you solder to the 12v from the power supply the lights will come on whenever the switch in the back is turned on.


here's a picture showing where the 12v and ground points are. it's not my picture (I got it from another website) but it serves it's purpose


Im using a V7, and my points look nothing like this. anyone else have this problem? If you know of another pic with the other points, PLEASE let me know! :banghead: :banghead: :banghead: :banghead: :banghead:

[Unununium]

In my v4 ps2 I got a blue cold cathode hooked up to the 12v points it sits close to the controller ports near the heatsink. Later I added 4 Blue LEDs and put them in the HDD bay cause I don't use a HDD. I got 4 LEDs in series hooked up to the same 12v points as my cathode. Each LED runs off 3.2~3.8v so 3 they would blow and 4, the last LED dissipates the rest of the voltage, so only 3 light up but they would all blow without the 4th. I like the setup but I'd also like to put some UV LEDs inside...anyone know of a point of the mobo that gives off either 3.5v or 12v?

[moja]

Why not just add a resistor to that?

As for finding power points, there are some cheap multimeters at Radioshack that even include continuity for modchipping. Admittedly, it took me a little while to learn how to use it properly, but man is it a big help.

*edit*

Sorry, here's a helpful link to a great LED Calculator that I use for modding xboxes (sorry fanboys). :p

http://www.metku.net/index.html?sect=view&n=1&path=mods/ledcalc/index_eng

Hope this helps. ;)