Awesome RGB LED Case Mod Tutorial - Cheap!!

Wahzy · 28 Aug 2014 at 20:45

Do I need to solder into a molex connector as well?

HPTL7 · 28 Aug 2014 at 20:58

Is it possible if someone posts a video tut?

Wahzy · 29 Aug 2014 at 11:48

HPTL7 said:
Is it possible if someone posts a video tut?

A video would be a great idea. I've never soldered before but always willing to give new things a go.

PsychoShaft · 29 Aug 2014 at 16:14

yes you are required to solder to the circuit board and the molex adaptor.

Wahzy · 29 Aug 2014 at 22:07

The listing in the original post has ended. Any alternatives?

southy1978 · 31 Aug 2014 at 17:29

I'm also interested in doing this mod. Anyone know which kit to get, I'd like the 300 led rgb with a 44 key remote. They all seem to come with a really big & cumbersome power brick now instead of the nice small controller like the original one?

Comrade Woody · 31 Aug 2014 at 19:08

southy1978 said:
I'm also interested in doing this mod. Anyone know which kit to get, I'd like the 300 led rgb with a 44 key remote. They all seem to come with a really big & cumbersome power brick now instead of the nice small controller like the original one?

Just check eBay for them, you'll find a few.

Here's one with a 300 5050 strip with the controller you're after: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/181255610...l?_from=R40&_sacat=0&_nkw=181255610330&_rdc=1

And here's a cheaper kit with a 150 LED strip: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/181255593...l?_from=R40&_sacat=0&_nkw=181255593638&_rdc=1

PsychoShaft · 1 Sep 2014 at 13:37

southy1978 said:
I'm also interested in doing this mod. Anyone know which kit to get, I'd like the 300 led rgb with a 44 key remote. They all seem to come with a really big & cumbersome power brick now instead of the nice small controller like the original one?

you are not going to need the POWER brick... if you solder to a molex connector the pc will deal with the power...

Andygully · 2 Sep 2014 at 07:23

got 2 kits in total a few months ago, they were working fine until last week both failed with in a few days of each other.

Ucof · 8 Sep 2014 at 13:11

Here's the picture of the one I added a molex to, rather than removing the DC plug entirely.

Wahzy · 9 Sep 2014 at 09:49

Ucof said:
Here's the picture of the one I added a molex to, rather than removing the DC plug entirely.

How did you do that?

JoeF1 · 9 Sep 2014 at 10:11

Awesome mod, love seeing everyone have a go too!

Subbed to try myself

Wahzy · 9 Sep 2014 at 15:46

Mine is all done. Up and running. Looks great. However, every so often the LEDs go out and I have to turn them back on with the remote. Interference? I don't know. Very annoying!

Wahzy · 9 Sep 2014 at 15:48

So after running for half an hour, the lights have stopped completely.

EDIT: Seems like a loose wire in the molex. After a wiggle they're back on. Guess it's fixable.

PsychoShaft · 9 Sep 2014 at 16:26

if you like my PC L.E.D. MOD please rate this post and buy me a coffee Paypal: [email protected], i am planning on doing this mod again in the future and will do a video explaining step by step, for those who found it a little hard to follow my step by step guide.

Cheers Guys

Wahzy · 9 Sep 2014 at 18:18

If I wanted to make use of the remaining 4m of LED strip. Can I just buy another controller and use it somewhere else?

Comrade Woody · 9 Sep 2014 at 18:38

Wahzy said:
If I wanted to make use of the remaining 4m of LED strip. Can I just buy another controller and use it somewhere else?

Yes you can, that's what I did.

Tealc · 10 Sep 2014 at 12:59

Wahzy said:
Mine is all done. Up and running. Looks great. However, every so often the LEDs go out and I have to turn them back on with the remote. Interference? I don't know. Very annoying!

Did you just shove the 12v bare wire in the hole and tape the 0v bare wire to the barrel? That's not going to be the most reliable connection ever.

As an aside I found that using my TV remote would switch my LEDs into one of the flashing sequences. I had to tuck the IR receiver out of the way in the end.

Wahzy · 11 Sep 2014 at 10:49

Tealc said:
Did you just shove the 12v bare wire in the hole and tape the 0v bare wire to the barrel? That's not going to be the most reliable connection ever.

As an aside I found that using my TV remote would switch my LEDs into one of the flashing sequences. I had to tuck the IR receiver out of the way in the end.

No I did a solder connection but it wasn't holding properly. I cannot solder for my life. I have now used a small 5A strip connector for the wires and all is well.

Wahzy · 11 Sep 2014 at 10:49

Comrade Woody said:
Yes you can, that's what I did.

Do I need another male adapator as well?