Sub-miniature LEDs

[Madman]

I came across these on Ebay this morning. I was unaware that LEDs were available this small.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/261509047567?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2648&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

 

[schienenkönig]

I used those LED'S and on Ebay Germany you will find them a lot cheaper:

Led's in different colours = 10 Pieces

Here you see those tiny ones.

I made rotating flashing lights with it. It is installed with 4 Led's in a 4mm body housing.

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8YHXVaoqa4Y&feature=youtu.be[/youtube]

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[PhilP]

They are a (insert expletive here) to work with!!
I find my natural 'shake' is getting to be a real problem when trying to work on this type of thing.

 

[tramcar trev]

Those look prewired.... I used some of the SMD type they are really small about 1mm Sq I found the best way to solder wire on was use very fine enameled copper wire. Hold the led in a small vise and solder wire right across the back across the terminals. Identify + & - buy using a shorter end for - then while the led is still in the vise with a sharp exacto blade cut the wire away on the back between the solder terminals. Using prewired ones is a lot easier!!!!!!!!

 

[dunnyrail]

These look so interesting. Link to some on UK EBay:-

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/HLMP-6320-HP-LED-SUB-MINIATURE-RED-X-5PCS-/261374223927?pt=UK_BOI_Electrical_Components_Supplies_ET&hash=item3cdb1e2637

JonD

 

[PhilP]

After having used the solder-sucker.. I have to empty it out to retrieve the surface-mount types!!
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Small sm LED's are being used in more and more applications.. Aristo class 66's even have them!
I have not been able to find any replacement main-boards for the Class 66. Only option is to keep the board and switches, but fit a decoder.. Unfortunately, this involves reversing all the LED's. as the decoder has a common +ve. and switches the -ve. on the function outputs.

 

[dunnyrail]

Ross,
After I posted I decided to get a set. But if I need more at different colours, where can I get them at 23p please.
JonD