Thread: Flashing lights help?AFX

Thanks!

Many of the replacement bulbs (and the ones that came on the cars) are 12 volt bulbs and burn out fast with a strong power pack. I have seen some Tyco bulbs rated at 14 volts. I would think that small LED's would work well and draw alot less power. Those cars are sluggish with two bulbs to power and all the mechanical drag of the flasher assembly. I use all of my best hop up tricks on them just so they can keep up with a stock magnatraction.

ncphobbies has bulbs. or there are a couple of ebay sellers with them.

Quote: Originally Posted by AfxToo LEDs are very current sensitive and need a current limiting resistor, unless one is built-in (uncommon). To figure out the current limiting resistor, you need to know the maximum operating voltage (track voltage) and voltage and current characteristics of the LED. Here is a handy calculator: http://led.linear1.org/1led.wiz The main problem with grain of wheat bulbs besides their somewhat limited life is...

You need to hook up with Slotcarman12078. He is the resident lightmeister. Check out his thread under Slot Car Modeling/Customizing. The link is given below. http://www.hobbytalk.com/bbs1/showthread.php?t=231924 Russ the Hutt

I have the entire asseblies I pulled off over 100 cop chassis,will sell all you could ever want,LMK. Drag

You can also get bulbs from a hobby shop that deals in trains. Just get the highest possible V rating that will fit.

Quote: Originally Posted by jeremy1082 Many of the replacement bulbs (and the ones that came on the cars) are 12 volt bulbs and burn out fast with a strong power pack. I have seen some Tyco bulbs rated at 14 volts. I would think that small LED's would work well and draw alot less power. Those cars are sluggish with two bulbs to power and all the mechanical drag of the flasher assembly. I use all of my best hop up tricks on them just so...

Thank's..all.Countless bulbs lost that way.even happens to bulbs that are new old stock!?(afx)

You need to be careful with regular grain of wheat bulbs too. I've seen some of them rated at 3.5 volts, 12 volts, 16 and 18 volts. For slots you really want the 16 or 18 volt bulbs unless you're only running 12 volts. The 3.5's won't last much longer than an LED. Another thing to watch out for is how hot they burn. Some stay cool to the touch, and others get hot rather quickly.