I'd use one of the two seat belt warning lights, they are big, red, are
there anyway, useless right now and you probably haven't hooked them up
anyway.
Gernot
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> From: Malcolm Walker[SMTP:walker05@camosun.bc.ca]
> Reply To: Malcolm Walker
>
> I agree with Dan- Halogens have to get mighty hot in order to do their
> magic (B fields and T fields that cause the excited electrons to whiz
> around, emit photons, and splat back into the filament). You can get
> small halogens intended for use as side marker lights, but they're pretty
> expensive ($15 for puny bulb, I think) AND the tip is covered with black
> stuff, so they probably wouldn't shine light in the right direction.
>
> It might be possible to use a large panel-style green LED, but I think
> you'd have to step down the voltage or regulate it so that you wouldn't
> burn it out. I have a Digi-Key catalog here, which has a whole pile of
> assorted electronics stuff here, but a quick look doesn't reveal much for
> "12V, 1/2" dia. green LEDs".
>
> -Malcolm
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