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What type of LEDs are able to be mounted to a PCB? I think SMT LEDs but like from the handle LEDS from BMW?
If you look in the handle (on the exterior of most BMWs) they have these LEDs that light up either underneath the handles or the mirrors. They are very small but very bright. I believe they are called SMT leds (surface mount technology) but where can I find them to buy? I have Luxeon Rebels but they get too hot for what I am doing. Thanks!!
Yes SMT is the type you want, but you need to know the size. You can measure the LED's in your handle to get the size. For example, common sizes are 0603, 0805, and 1206. 0603 means 6 hundredths of and inch by 3 hundreds on an inch. Soldering these can be tricky as they melt pretty fast.
Here is a tutorial I wrote a few years back when I changed the LED's in my cell phone:
http://vader.inow.com/~drbob/8260.html
As for purchasing, try http://www.digikey.com. Try searching for LED BLUE SMT 0603, or whatever size and color you want. Digikey has a $20 minimum order though.
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