[simpits-tech] Backlit panels

[Gene Buckle]

5V grain of rice (or wheat) bulbs.

Alternately, if you have deep pockets, use white LEDs.

g.


On Thu, 10 Apr 2003, Kevin Foisy wrote:

> Hey folks,
> Wanted to ping you guys to see what your experiences have been with backlighing.  I'm looking at a few different methods of backlighting my panels and I was wondering what others have done that works and doesn't work.  Right now I'm thinking about using white x-mas lights and arranging as needed behind the panels, but I've also been warned that they throw off quite a bit of heat.
>
> Any suggestions out there?
>
> thx.
> Kevin
>