UV LEDs are really dim. I've got some 1.8mm ones. :/
I can't speak about yellowing of keycaps though. I know that Hoff used 3mm UV LEDs for his previous GON build.
UV LEDs are really dim. I've got some 1.8mm ones. :/
I can't speak about yellowing of keycaps though. I know that Hoff used 3mm UV LEDs for his previous GON build.
Ah, very good to know! If they are truly dim then they won't make good backlights. I suppose smaller resistors could be used to attempt to crank up the current, within reason.
I'm thinking about 405nm LEDs for a new build. They were very expensive but I decided to just pull the trigger anyway. If I don't use them then they will find a home in my electronics kit.
As for the yellowing of caps, that doesn't worry me at all. An LED couldn't possibly match the UV emission of the Sun, and my keyboard has a decent view out the window every single day.
I've got to find a photo of this board you speak of. :)
Has anyone actually installed violet or UV LEDs on their keyboards? If so, please let me know how it worked out.
Poker2, used 2x3x4 UV leds, changed stock resistors to 68ohm.Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/u53Vrn1.jpg)
Poker2, used 2x3x4 UV leds, changed stock resistors to 68ohm.Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/u53Vrn1.jpg)
looking at that hurts my eyes.
At max brightness setting without keycaps looking at the leds can be intense for sure. It isn't as bad on medium setting.FTFY. HTH. HAND.
It is psykael (https://geekhack.org/index.php?action=profile;u=40452)'s poker 2, maybe he can let you know how intense it it with keycaps on if hestill has itcan still see.
68 ohm is way too small. Violet LEDs have a typical forward voltage of 3.3V. Assuming the Poker is using USB 5V, that's 5-3.3 = 1.7V across the resistor. I = V/R = 1.7/68 = 25mA current per LED. 25mA x 61 switches = 1525mA. The USB spec allows 500mA per device. You're drawing way too much current and it's probably not safe.
i'm really curious how well these work with glow in the dark keycaps. seems like you could potentially get a really even glow this way.Really depends on the GID material used.
Wouldn't this be generally detrimental for your health? (Eyes, skin)
UV LEDs are really dim. I've got some 1.8mm ones. :/
I can't speak about yellowing of keycaps though. I know that Hoff used 3mm UV LEDs for his previous GON build.
I bought 100 off ebay for the absurd price of $20, and you're absolutely right. They are incredibly dim. I'm disappointed. I was really looking forward to a violet on white color scheme.
I bought 100 off ebay for the absurd price of $20, and you're absolutely right. They are incredibly dim. I'm disappointed. I was really looking forward to a violet on white color scheme.
are you sure they're actually dim? they might be putting off a normal amount of light that is simply outside of your visual range.