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Technical, Techniques, Hints, and Tips => The "Black Arts!" ( Electrics & Electronics ) => Topic started by: brianc on February 28, 2011, 03:25:53 pm

Title: action pico flasher
Post by: brianc on February 28, 2011, 03:25:53 pm

I`m building a small police boat  for my son and was wondering if the pico flasher would be suitable for operating the blue flashing lights?
Any advice would be most welcome  :-))

Title: Re: action pico flasher
Post by: barriew on February 28, 2011, 04:04:10 pm

You can actually buy Blue LEDS with a built in flasher - search eBay.

Barrie

Try this one - its 12volt, but you can find others of different voltages

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/5mm-RED-BLUE-flashing-LED-Bright-Light-12V-12Volt-UK-/220745626144?pt=UK_BOI_Electrical_Components_Supplies_ET&hash=item336576f220#ht_614wt_1140

Title: Re: action pico flasher
Post by: regiment on February 28, 2011, 04:22:36 pm

give dave at action a ring he sells a flashing unit  flashers up to 6 bulbs got one on my fire boat  very impressive

Title: Re: action pico flasher
Post by: tjones27 on February 28, 2011, 04:45:28 pm

although they are 3v but http://www.component-shop.co.uk/html/body_flashing.html

Title: Re: action pico flasher
Post by: Netleyned on February 28, 2011, 05:09:47 pm

The alternate red/blue flashers on the last post are effective for police lights
Run a pair on six volts or four on twelve.

Ned

Title: Re: action pico flasher
Post by: brianc on February 28, 2011, 05:15:40 pm

Jings.....I did`nt realise there were so many alternatives.
Thanks guy`s, a lot to go on in such a short period of time, very much appreciated :-))

Title: Re: action pico flasher
Post by: Arrow5 on March 01, 2011, 10:37:37 am

Bri, check the ebay shop  "Fast Track RC Products" , he has a vast range including flashing lights all colours as well as white. They come with harness and plug for PP9 plus switch on/off plug. About a fiver depending on specs. He also does ultra violet ,  and red, green nav light combos. Fast service.

Title: Re: action pico flasher
Post by: brianc on March 02, 2011, 08:10:39 pm

Cheers for that mate... :-)) :-))

Title: Re: action pico flasher
Post by: Arrow5 on March 02, 2011, 08:19:09 pm

Sawright Bri, by coincidence I found his card today with www.fasttrackrcproducts.com address , save you waiting on another add on ebay. :-))

Title: Re: action pico flasher
Post by: brianc on March 02, 2011, 08:37:53 pm

£4.99 a set? cheap as chips.
The youtube clip is a brilliant idea, it certainly won me over, I`ve ordered a couple of sets .
Thanks again matey :-))

Title: Re: action pico flasher
Post by: ACTion on March 03, 2011, 08:42:18 am

I do think that Martin should do more to attract traders like this to sponsor the Mayhem Forum.
DM