Date:         Sun, 9 Sep 2001 18:38:05 EDT
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From:         Rico Dagastino <Dagbear@AOL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Cool Lighting
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I have to be at work at 4:30 am.  I had a difficult time seeing the
cupholders on the console I purchased that rests between the front seats.  I
purchased an elbow of plastic electrical conduit (3/4"), a socket to hold a
12 v bulb, a bulb, some wire, a fuse holder, a single pole double throw
switch, a resistor, and three red LEDs.  I attached the bulb to the conduit
and attached it to the console, this provides illumination from above and
lights up the compartments in the console.  I bored three holes in the
console and located the LEDs on either side and between the two cupholders at
the front on the console.  The resistor in the LED circuit makes the LEDs dim
enough to provide just enough light to make the cupholders easily visible and
not be a distraction while driving. The double throw switch allows me to
select either light.

Rico Dagastino
Munford, TN