I'm looking for a way to route the light from an LED indicator on a pre-made module, to the front panel of a device.
What I think I'm looking for is some kind of fibre optic arrangement, with a bezel on one end for panel mounting, and either a clip of some kind at the other end, or an open end that I can somehow attach to the LED. I do not want to connect electrically to this pre-made module.
Is this something that exists? If so, where can I get some?
Thanks, Peter
"Peter"
** A clear Perspex rod ( 6 to 10mm dia) will transmit the light from a LED nicely.The LED end needs to be polished and the other can be roughened with fine emery, if you like.
.... Phil
Thanks, Phil, but I forgot to specify that the solution would need to be flexible rather than rigid.
Thanks, Peter
** Clear, solid, PVC extrusion exists.
A sharp blade will make smooth surfaced cuts.
.... Phil
Try a $2.00 shop , some sell fibre bundles that work well
In the past I've used plastic fibreoptic cores for this. The image is the same diameter as the core, so larger diameter is better. I've always found that visibility is OK.
Seconded. Farnell used to sell it in small quantities. Cutting with a hot scalpel gave me good results.
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