hope you enjoyed the video heres a list of supply you'll need for the job to make your own led whip. www.amazon.com... www.amazon.com... www.amazon.com...
Awesome video man! 10/10 I appreciate that you didn’t edit it down to a two minute video. You had over 25 minutes of great teaching and I loved ever minute. Subscribed and liked 👍👍
NICE VIDEO, THANKS FOR SHARING, the links ONLY have 3 items, whats missing is the black heavy duty shrink wrap, the rod, the quick disconnect parts. THANKS AGAIN
Nice. I also drive semi. Just dedicate your radio on different antenna because the leds will throw off your swr's and possibly fry the finals in your radio.
Great video DMAX and you sir are a trooper I was reading the comments and everyone asks the same questions over and over and you reply. Good on you man
Very nice, was sitting trying to think how to make my own.. and first thing I thought of was 1/2" thick PVC pipe... found your DYI... Hmmm, may have to make some now. I love the way the lights "dance" instead of just "ON".. Thanks, excellent tutorial!!
ONE TIP: it would be easier to pull the rod through the silicone rather than trying to push it and fighting with it if you can figure out how do you pull it through… Anyway, this isn’t what I’m making but it was still very helpful and I wanted to say thank you and possibly offer an idea that would make it even easier! ✌🏻😘
Best video thanks for explaining question could the power wire be extending and what voltage would it be and can you use one controller for 2 led whips
FYI, That little chip is actually a buck converter which drops the voltage down to 5v for the actual chip. That's its only function. The LED chips themselves all contain their own 'brains', which is what makes them capable of individual addressing.
@@MrRICKDAWG4444 Actually, you are right. I thought these were 2812 lights you were using, but you're using 2811, which are, in fact, controlled by a separate IC. 2812 lights have the circuit within the LED itself. My mistake!
Right, that's what i was thinking. You had me confused for a second i wanna try using the 2812's but i cant seem to get those mini controllers to work with them even tho they say they are compatible.
Great video, thanks for sharing this with us... I have a 5150 and think I might rework it like you have done here. I like all the different light patterns or modes that you have to choose from. Oh! By the way the way your mentioning the lube an so made me laugh 😅.... didn't bother me one bit cause my mind is always in the gutter LMAO so again, thanks for sharing this with us. Thumbs up 👍 you have a new subscriber to your channel.
Your instructions were so awesome. I built two of these over the weekend. They look and work perfect. I have a question on the controller set up. What is the Adjust pixel point method? How do I know how many pixels I have? The instructions say to long press the menu/auto button and then the mode + and mode - to adjust the number of pixel points, then press speed + and speed -, each adjustment 32 pixel points. Any help or assistance with this would be appreciated. Thank you once again.
Thank you. The pixel point adjust how many pixels you have in the line so if you only wanted to light up part of your whip instead of the whole thing you could adjust the number you have.
Excellent tutorial, more tools in the box is a good thing. I look forward in learning more from you. When you reach 500 subscribers, maybe a whip giveaway could be in the near future. Very informative, thank you.
Thank you. That's a great idea on the give away if only more people would share my videos to social media platforms i might be able to get to 500 subs. That would be awesome if you could help me out with that.
Yeah once you get ready to wrap the leds have everything ready to work fast. I use a air compressor to blow up the heat shrink like a balloon now. It really helps with sliding it on.
Can you do a video with the 60 leds per meter I know it’s more expensive but most makers charge 200 plus for those and it’s only like 10 bucks more for the 60led per meter kit. Ip65 same brand you buy.
DMAX909. Best video yet. Extra nerd status and I LOVE IT. Quick question about the plugs tho. Looks like you have it plugged into a wall outlet. do you have a list of the connectors needed for that? I'm going to use my outlet in the back of my truck which works out well. Thanks again my dude, awesome video.
The plugs used in the video are just 5.5 barrel plugs and I'm using a 12volt converter at the wall. So basically you can use any style connector you want on a vehicle since its just a positive and negative 12v wire. I've actually been using a new style 3 pin screw together type connection for whips i make now but you can use practically anything you like. Hope this helps
Great job!! Very informative!! Thank you for sharing the links, too!! Quick question, will this controller cover 'dual' LED whips? Looks like it has a splitter. I apologize if you mentioned it already in the video. THANK YOU!!!
Made many variations of these over the year 3/8 is too small if you want a good wrap with. No gaps between each wrap. I’d suggest a 3/4 inch base at minimum to keep from breaking connections within the led strips. I’ve had 3/8,1/2, and now I’m going with a 3/4 base. On cut down 5150 day time whips. They were 4 footers but now I cut them done to 2.5 footers. Going to run springs as well. It is more expensive to make them on 3/4 bases but you will save money in the long run and be cheaper than buying. A set of 5150 pre made whips. 🤌🏻
@@eddieaguirre2845 my successful builds have been using 5150 day time whips as bases. and adding wrapping them in vinyl tubing until i get to 3/4 inch. any smaller and the LED connections will start shorting out from the whip flexing. also be sure to use 3:1 shrink wrap on the outside to compress the steps so the silicone doesn't crack.
I just ordered from the above links. The controller listed either doesn't work with the LED Strip, or they changed it. I contacted the manufacturer and they are sending me new controllers. For the Clear Heat shrink, make sure you specify the right size. I accidently ordered 1/4 inch by mistake. Great video BTW...
I currently use different controllers on whip I make now. I also made a part two video showing if you haven't already saw it. I use the SP110E Bluetooth controller. In that video
This was great. Thanks for showing us. I have never heard of a light whip until the last couple of days. I have been trying to figure out how to make one so I can put it on my Mountain bike for when I ride at night. Thanks for the great tutorial, it's much appreciated. I went to Amazon.ca to see how much they were and they were really expensive. Found other people that have done them with a CB Antenna with LED strip lights. I think I am going to go that route and just use RGB lights, not the fancy likes like yours. The hints you gave will help out a lot.
Yes, all you need to do is make sure you order the 5v led strip that's pretty much it. The controllers will work a wide range of volts from like 5v-36v
@@MrRICKDAWG4444 Okay. I was going to get a 5V and then hook up batteries to it. I think that a 9V would be too much. I am thinking maybe 4 AA batteries and then that would be running at 6V I think.
Awesome video! Subscribed! Are there any rock led pods that would sync with these lights? Could I use the same controller and just splice the pods into it? Thx for any help!!
Yes these controllers will work about 1024 leds i believe, so if you splice all of them it should work but I've never actually tried rock lights b4. Keep me posted on it please.
I usually hardwire in place of those 5.5 barrel plugs. They tend to always be a connection issue at some point. Watch the part two video on my page if you haven't already.
After you Made the whip the controller has the barrel plug that you used to connect to the wall adapter. what kind of barrel adapter did you use (or cut up) to mate to the controller barrel Connector to wire into the machine? Thanks
I don't use the barrel plugs anymore they are a fail point. Check out the part two video on my channel where I unsolder that connection and hardwire it.
Sweet video man. I was wondering on the voltage. The description on amazon for the light strip says nothing over 12 volts. I have a 2018 polaris ranger 1000 and they put out 14v when running. Will it still work fine?
I wouldn't think it would be much of a problem however if it concerns you, you could put a 12 volt voltage regulator inline between the battery and the LEDs for peace of mind.
Ok so i got the lights and have them plugged in the wall. The lights come on seems be in auto mode i guess, doing all different colors. But i can not pair the remote to the lights. I read the directions but nothing is working.
the leds may be failing because they are overheating. Electricity creates heat and those LEDS encased in that shrink wrap and wrapped so tightly around the whip it leaves zero ability for the heat to dissipate. You may be able to feel the heat on the whip depending on what the whip is sealed with. Not all LEDs are made the same
Yes basically that's all I build is paired whips anymore. Ok so instead of putting the controller in the whip you're going to use a 3pin connector coming off of each whip then make a wire harness that splices two leads off of the controller that will go to both whips. I recommend using a sp110e Bluetooth controller for this. Here's a old pic of how my first set looked. imgur.com/gallery/hJDHr6K
Good tutorial, will try to do one myself. But dude, rule of thumb for using a box cutter/ utility knife is “Never cut towards your thumb.” I honestly expected to see blood or at the very least a bandage.
I think I'ma tackle this project for my quad, couple questions. How do you hook these up to a 12v battery source? I see you have them on a wall outlet, is it as simple as cutting off the wire from the wall outlet and putting on some ring terminals for a battery? And do these LEDs also stay a solid color? My buddies have their whips and they set them to solid colors like white when they want to light up camp or just to have some light while sitting on top of the dunes. Love the video, honestly I gotta say it's the most informative how to I've seen.
They just plug into 12 volt positive and negative on a battery. In the video I'm using a AC/DC converter however it's the same thing i just plug into the wall. I personally tap into the tail lights so when i turn them on the whip comes on. They do all solid colors and smart modes. I'm about to put a new video up on a set of whips i made for subscriber that will show how i sync two of them together with new connector i recommend using.
Thanks. Consider subscribing for more cool how to videos. I get all the supplys from amazon most of which are in the video description. Here is the stuff i use. www.amazon.com/Black-Heavy-Adhesive-Lined-Shrink-Tubing/dp/B00NVDFQWU
I'm about to build one using a cb antenna mast, was wondering about how the masts have a spiral wire going up wondering if it would mess up the wrapping process of the led strip
I built my first one from a cb antenna, a firestick specifically alot of big companies do the same.. You will need to remove the shrink wrap and wire coils first and then you will still end up with a weak whip because after you shred everything off you'll find they are pretty small but the most important part is the threads that come on the antenna are made of very cheap metal and will snap at the threads easily with all the added weight of the leds if you're riding aggresive thru bumps. I adhered a male air hose fitting to the bottom on mine for that reason. I highly recommend that you use a strong whip for this project like the 5150 Day whip if you plan on riding hard.
They are just air hose fittings however the male side that comes on the 5150 day whip that i start with is custom made by them. There are several different mounting options for whips if you do a Google search you see a few different choices. If you're handy with a welder I'll be posting a video on some magnetic ones that I'm making that use thicker 1/2" buggy whips.
Awesome video man ! So if I wanted to run these whips on a separate zone from all my rock lights & dome lights. Is there a controller that allows the whips to be programmable but also separate zones for the regular RGB lights ?? I’m looking for a Bluetooth controller all in one to keep the install nice and clean but use also super easy.
Great video man! I have a question about the power source from the side x side to the controller, do you have a link for the plug that you run to the 12v system I can’t seem to find anything that looks like it would work, tia
This video is so much help! Would you be able to do a video showing how to sync two whips together or how to wire them together if say I wanted one at each tail light but just want to use 1 remote for the two??
I've actually made a video of just that but I've never edited/uploaded it. If you have Facebook i could send you the video in messenger if not it's pretty easy you just set up the whips to a wire harness that contains the controller and spliced to both whips.
One remote works every controller. The video i have is just showing the wire harness i make to sync two whips on one controller shown in the picture above.
Everything used is found on Amazon. Type in 1.25 3to1 adhesive shrink wrap and you should see several different ads for that stuff. It will come in sticks not rolls.
Great video....I have a 2017 Polaris RZR XP, how do i connect the controller to 2015-2019 Polaris RZR Tail Light Power Harness for Whip/Brake Light/License Plate Light (this can be found on amazon as it has three wires R, W, B to tie into brake lights to power whips)
@@MrRICKDAWG4444 so you just cut the 2.5mm plug on controller i sent? If so i assume it is a red and black wire that would hook to the red and black on wire harness? The wire harness i sent you also has a white wire which i am not sure what it is for as i just used the red and black to hook up my other lighted whip. Looking fwd to building your whip! :-)
This is great video! I just wish you would had linked the male dc connector, the end caps you use, the thick heat shrink you use down by the controller the little details
Thank you. For some reason UA-cam wouldn't let me link as many of the materials used as i wanted so i linked the main one's figuring people could figure it out from there. Basically everything is found on Amazon the dc connection is a 5.5 barrel plug, the shrink is 1.25" 3to1 adhesive wrap and the end caps are 3/8" vacuum caps that come on the daywhips linked in the description. Hope this helps.
DMAX909 while choosing for led lights i noticed there are different options on the link you posted do you know what the difference is? Also the clear tube shrink wrap what size is needed, i just ordered 2 5150 day whips.
with the control you used are you able to select one solid color? say i didnt want the leds dancing and changing color. can i select say a purple or orange color and it just stay solid?
I built one of your light sticks last year and lost the remote hand held controller. Will I need to replace the controller on the light stick and get a new hand held remote or cam I just get a remote and get back to having fun? Thanks so much for the info.
This is awesome! I want to build one completely from scratch, including the quick release. How sturdy/bendy should the whip itself be and will this damage the wires/LED strip itself when it bends? Also will one control unit control 2 panels?
Can you show how to do a 6' or 8'? Basically how to make multiple connections? Have you thought about double stacking the light strips to the whip is completely covered in LEDs? Would you be able to link them with 1 controller? That may look INSANE!
I have only ever made 4' and 6' whips however 8' is possible it will just require power injection along the way to keep all the leds at the same brightness. As for your question about about double stacking, it is possible however you can use led strips that have more leds per foot to cover more area of the whip, or as ive done in the past start with a thicker fiberglass whip and the leds will spread out closer together on the whip. However power injection is required for these applications on 6' or greater unless your ok with the top of your whip not being as bright as the rest of it.
To make multiple connection is the same as i did with solder one connection. Just peel back the silicone to expose the terminals, line them up, add flux and solder across the terminals
@@MrRICKDAWG4444 so when you say "power junction" are you meaning another driver or just a junction connecting the strips together? You have the best looking diy whips I've seen and the best step by step video too. Thanks for the response as well. Next time you do a longer or bigger whip could you show us? 🤞👍
Power injection is easy, it just add a fail point in the whip because you would run power and ground wires to the top of your whip before you wrapped them with leds. In most cases you would only need about 5volts at the end of you last string. But the problem you will have is one of those tiny wires breaking from all the flexing of the whip so i try to stay away from power injection on these whips. However if you are ok with your whip running at say 50% brightness which you can set from your remote, you wouldn't need power injection. One thing to note about this is you will only really notice it on full power, all white because that color is using the full power of the whip. Say your just using stacking or other modes that dont use white power injection will probably not be necessary.
First thanks for the great tutorial. I made my own with the controller that you linked. I'm trying to get them to stay synced with 2 controllers. any helpfult tips. thanks.
Thank you. Ok so if you want to sync the two you need to start with one plugged in, find the mode you like and then power it off with the remote this will save the setting. Unplug the first one and plug in the second one and repeat the process. Now plug both in they should be on the same mode. If the timing is off hold the remote between both whips and press power on the remote to power them off, then press power again so they both come on at the same time.
I did the same parts for my set of whips! and I could never get them to sync! so I just used one controller and split the leads goin to each whip! works awesome!
Hello again. This has been such a tutorial insight on led whips. My question is how can i integrate my turn and stop lights into my whips. I have built 19 whips for our riding group from your video and instructions. I have started using the btf-lighting ws2811 60 leds/m 20 pixels/m 300 leds, and found they do a few more functions than the 150 leds, not sure why? but they look good and are impresive. Thank you.
Nice I'm glad you liked the video. This video was kinda intended for beginners i should really make a second video showing my new style i make that run more power injected leds and integrate with the vehicles Break,reverse, and turn signals and music. However i custom order my new controllers straight out of China so i cannot provide you with a link for them, they also cost alot more than most people wanna pay and they don't do many modes right off the back but you can make your own custom modes with em so that's really cool if you're creative.
I do have a pair I'm making for a customer soon but they are gonna be set up assingle whips for jeeps. I'll try and set up the video showing how you would sync them as well.
26 minutes of greatness loved this video and im going to make my own thanks to this video🫡 just wonder if you can share with me where do i get that glue activated shrink wrap,thanks for the vid💪
Hey great video. My only question is that is there a way to sync two whips on the same atv to one controller and one wire running all the way to the battery, or would you have to run both to the battery? In that case would the controller pick up both sensors at the same time? Thanks
Awesome video. I used most of your techniques to make mine the same. My only struggle is the top cap. What did you use? I used fiberglass driveway markers for my poles.
Thanks, as for the caps i use the ones that come on the 5150 day whips. I'm sure you could find them with a Google search or maybe just try wrapping up some electrical tape at the top.
These are what you're looking for LGEGE - 3/8", 25 Pcs Black Screw Thread Protectors www.amazon.com/dp/B07HY6FT3G/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_LCtMCbYRFERQM however I'm not sure what size your whips are and these are kind of expensive. I would go to a auto parts store and ask for a vacuum cap in your size.
Al Carriere what did you use to mount the driveway pole whips. I was going to go to my local tractor supply and pick up a couple of 3/8 fiberglass fence posts but been trying to figure out a way to mount a threaded end or find a mount just for the rod to slide into and maybe tighten down on.
Be careful using cb antennas because the base threads are really cheap and never hold up to the extra weight added. They almost always break off-road so I'm sure the water won't be much different. I would just jb weld some sort of quick disconnect in place of the cb antenna threads if you plan on using that. It's much easier to just buy the $40 day whip I start with from 5150
I’m curious if you’ve made any from scratch & if so what size diameter is of the whip. Also what’s the best material for the whip. Thanks for your time.
DMAX909 thanks for the great video. I’m a little stuck as far as the quick disconnect part. The only ones I have found are mainly 1/4. Can you let me know what parts to get for either a 3/8 or 1/2 rod? Thank you
I'm interested in making my own, but I was curious how you hook it up to the battery and would I be able to attach a 2nd whip to the same controller and I was planning on possibly installing whatever extra lights I have left underneath my radiator relocation bracket
It's super easy. There is only 3 wire in this system 12v positive, ground and data wire from the controller. You can splice two whips on the same controller to sync them. Hope this helps.
@@MrRICKDAWG4444thank you, I'm making 1 completely from scratch would I be able to buy a controller like what comes with the actual whips and I've also read that you would have to beef up the "transponder"? So you can power 2+ whips and extra lights.
I make most of the ones i sell from scratch also. As far as syncing two together i make them differently since i can fit the controller on the vehicle somewhere. One controller can operate 1024 LEDs i believe however if you exceed 150 leds in one whip you will need to start power injection after that if you want to run all white without fading out at the top. Most other colors will not fade out.
@@MrRICKDAWG4444 ok for you reccomend anything for power injection, I'm installing a dry box that the switches will go in to stay dry between the handle bars and radiator relocation... I'd like to have 2 whips on the back and a small strip of lights at the radiator relocation.
I usually just splice into the tail lights for power since it's already fused and has a switch. As for power injection its it's pretty straightforward you just run another power and ground up the whip under the leds and tap it in after the first 150
Thank you again for this video! I have made one now and I have another question. The led lights silicone coating is splitting as soon as I finish wrapping them and beginning to slide the shrink wrap on, do you have a trick to prevent this?
I'm glad you enjoyed the video. As for the silicon on the strip, practice makes perfect. The first one i made also started to split and the only trick i found is to have everything ready to go before you start wrapping and work fast so that it does not have a chance to split before you get the shrink wrap on. I hope this helps for your next build. Feel free to reach out to me with any other questions you have.
The base where you connect it to the vehicle is the most important if you're going to be using it aggressively off road so i generally start with a "5150 day whip" that you can find on chaparral motorsports web site. Ive also taken plain 3/8" fiberglass poles and made my own quick disconnects using air fittings and jb weld to attach one end to the the pole. Hope this helps, if you have any more questions feel free to reach out to me here or on FB and IG.
The WS2811 is the style of led you should be using for this project so if you read in the description of the controller you choose it should list the LEDs that are supported. Most of the controllers will support the 2811
i built two 4 foot using all your suggested parts and after about two weeks they suddenly shut off and would flicker if i hit a bump checked all connections and they look fine. tore the whip back down and just touched the strip to power and it lit up in spots. tried the controller to power and nothing. did the controller take a dump on me? if so is their a higher quality bluetooth one to run off my phone that is water proof?
You can make the sp110e Bluetooth controller waterproof but you will have to split it open and incase it in silicone to be waterproof there is a controller out there thats waterproof proff but it is limited on the stuff it can do as far as presets go and it's 5times expensive so I usually use the sp110e. Also Set your whip up so it has a 3pin connector coming off of the whip so you can change controllers without striping the whip down.
This is such an awesome video. Thank you. I have a question. I am going to build five of these for myself and my family members. are the controllers different frequencies, or are the remotes different frequencies? Will all five fight with each other is my question and fear.
No them being together won't effect the mode that they are running however someone messing with a nearby remote will. I found that almost all these remotes work on a likewise frequency and can work other whips in some way or another. If this is a concern they make bluetooth controllers that are a little bigger so you will have to mount the on the vehicle instead of the whip but then you will be able to control them with your phone and also dance with your music playing.
Thank you for your time to put this video together, I just built one using your info!! I was wondering if you have built one using the 60 LEDs? I'm guessing the additional LEDs would make it harder to wrap?
It really depends what you're looking for and the application it's being used on, the newest chip set is the ws2815 i believe. However with all the benefits of them i didn't like the pattern they run in for whips due to having a IC chip in every led. Also some controllers didn't like running that many IC chips and couldn't light a full 6' whip plus they cost twice as much. At the end of the day if you're not looking to run a single color at its peak abilities like white for example then you can't really beat the ws2811 and the number of LEDs is up to you long as you consider power injection if you plan on running 6' whips.
Awesome VIDEO buddy! Thank you for the detailed instructional video DMAX909! Can you update the links to all the parts used to make this whip? Some of the products don't seem to be available anymore. Also if you can get the updated links for the clear and black shrink tubing, LED strips, and any other items I'll need to make this.
Dude, thanks for posting this video! I have a couple of questions though, what is the size and type of shrink wrap you used before you used the clear 3/4”? Also, the controller looks like it comes with the female end of the plug, what connection is that? I would assume I should be able to buy the male end, and then splice it into the battery?
The black wrap is 1⅛" 3to1 adhesive shrink wrap found on Amazon. The plug you are looking for is referred to as a 5.5 male barrel plug. Hope this helps
Type in 1.25" adhesive shrink wrap and plenty will pop up. Alot of the links in the description have expired and i need to re do them. Ive just been super busy lately and haven't had any time.
Awesome video man. Definitely gotta try make my own now. What kind of heat shrink did you use to protect the control module at the bottom of the whip. You mentioned it was a heavy duty heat shrink but didn't mention what brand or where you found it.
Check out the part two video. I believe I put that shrink wrap in the description. Also I don't put the controller in the whips anymore I explaine that more in depth on part two.
Awesome video man! 10/10 I appreciate that you didn’t edit it down to a two minute video. You had over 25 minutes of great teaching and I loved ever minute. Subscribed and liked 👍👍
Right on my dude, glad you liked it thank you.
thank you for taking the time to make this video I just made my fist led whip I can't wait to get it on my machine
Sweet. Be sure and check out the part two video if you haven't already.
NICE VIDEO, THANKS FOR SHARING, the links ONLY have 3 items, whats missing is the black heavy duty shrink wrap, the rod, the quick disconnect parts. THANKS AGAIN
Some of the link's have expired. I'll be updating these shortly.
Great video. I'm a truck driver, so I have a couple of 4ft whip antennas that I can use for this project.
Nice. I also drive semi. Just dedicate your radio on different antenna because the leds will throw off your swr's and possibly fry the finals in your radio.
Problably better than some brand whips!! Nice man.
Definitely better. Thanks
Great video DMAX and you sir are a trooper I was reading the comments and everyone asks the same questions over and over and you reply. Good on you man
Yeah it's a rough life here on you tube. Lol. Thank you though
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Very nice, was sitting trying to think how to make my own.. and first thing I thought of was 1/2" thick PVC pipe... found your DYI... Hmmm, may have to make some now. I love the way the lights "dance" instead of just "ON".. Thanks, excellent tutorial!!
Thank you
I like to use a little dawn soap and water when putting my heat shrink on my homemade whips!
That's a pretty good idea I'll have to give that a try next time.
ONE TIP: it would be easier to pull the rod through the silicone rather than trying to push it and fighting with it if you can figure out how do you pull it through…
Anyway, this isn’t what I’m making but it was still very helpful and I wanted to say thank you and possibly offer an idea that would make it even easier! ✌🏻😘
Thanks for the tip. I use compressed air for them now and it's much easier
Awesome Video well explained and easy to follow thank you so much for sharing this is a project the grand kids will love....
Thank you! be sure and check out the part two I have on this video also.
The big shrink wrap with the glue do you have a link for that and what size is it thank you ...
Please check out the part two video as it has more updated technology and links.
Best video thanks for explaining question could the power wire be extending and what voltage would it be and can you use one controller for 2 led whips
Excellent video and thanks for sharing i'm going to give it a shot myself.
Thank you. Be sure and check out part two i just posted
FYI, That little chip is actually a buck converter which drops the voltage down to 5v for the actual chip. That's its only function.
The LED chips themselves all contain their own 'brains', which is what makes them capable of individual addressing.
Oh, ok. Why do the 5 volt led strips have the buck converter then?
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Actually, you are right. I thought these were 2812 lights you were using, but you're using 2811, which are, in fact, controlled by a separate IC.
2812 lights have the circuit within the LED itself. My mistake!
Right, that's what i was thinking. You had me confused for a second i wanna try using the 2812's but i cant seem to get those mini controllers to work with them even tho they say they are compatible.
Great video though. Very good step by step... Thanks..
Great video, thanks for sharing this with us... I have a 5150 and think I might rework it like you have done here. I like all the different light patterns or modes that you have to choose from. Oh! By the way the way your mentioning the lube an so made me laugh 😅.... didn't bother me one bit cause my mind is always in the gutter LMAO so again, thanks for sharing this with us. Thumbs up 👍 you have a new subscriber to your channel.
Thank you. Be sure and check out the part 2 video on my page.
Great Video. Is it possible to use the same controller that you break it down from? Say Vigilante? thanks again for the great video
Your instructions were so awesome. I built two of these over the weekend. They look and work perfect. I have a question on the controller set up. What is the Adjust pixel point method? How do I know how many pixels I have? The instructions say to long press the menu/auto button and then the mode + and mode - to adjust the number of pixel points, then press speed + and speed -, each adjustment 32 pixel points. Any help or assistance with this would be appreciated. Thank you once again.
Thank you. The pixel point adjust how many pixels you have in the line so if you only wanted to light up part of your whip instead of the whole thing you could adjust the number you have.
Great Video! Awesome!
Thank you
Great video, thanks
Excellent tutorial, more tools in the box is a good thing. I look forward in learning more from you. When you reach 500 subscribers, maybe a whip giveaway could be in the near future. Very informative, thank you.
Thank you. That's a great idea on the give away if only more people would share my videos to social media platforms i might be able to get to 500 subs. That would be awesome if you could help me out with that.
What’s you ig
DMAX_909
Compressed air may make the clear sleeve go on without using solvents
It definitely helps but it's still tough. Soap or wd works the best for me on six footers. You can get away without using anything on a four footer.
Great video man very helpful thanks a lot
Right on man. Thank you
Best video
Thank you.
I figured out what you mean by be quick when putting the Heat Shrink on it. I did not see that coming.
Yeah once you get ready to wrap the leds have everything ready to work fast. I use a air compressor to blow up the heat shrink like a balloon now. It really helps with sliding it on.
Can you do a video with the 60 leds per meter I know it’s more expensive but most makers charge 200 plus for those and it’s only like 10 bucks more for the 60led per meter kit. Ip65 same brand you buy.
Same whip I have!
Check out the part two video
DMAX909. Best video yet. Extra nerd status and I LOVE IT.
Quick question about the plugs tho. Looks like you have it plugged into a wall outlet. do you have a list of the connectors needed for that? I'm going to use my outlet in the back of my truck which works out well.
Thanks again my dude, awesome video.
The plugs used in the video are just 5.5 barrel plugs and I'm using a 12volt converter at the wall. So basically you can use any style connector you want on a vehicle since its just a positive and negative 12v wire. I've actually been using a new style 3 pin screw together type connection for whips i make now but you can use practically anything you like. Hope this helps
@@MrRICKDAWG4444 Copy that bud. Thank you very much, I appreciate it.
Dope video bro
Great job!! Very informative!! Thank you for sharing the links, too!! Quick question, will this controller cover 'dual' LED whips? Looks like it has a splitter. I apologize if you mentioned it already in the video. THANK YOU!!!
Made many variations of these over the year 3/8 is too small if you want a good wrap with. No gaps between each wrap. I’d suggest a 3/4 inch base at minimum to keep from breaking connections within the led strips. I’ve had 3/8,1/2, and now I’m going with a 3/4 base. On cut down 5150 day time whips. They were 4 footers but now I cut them done to 2.5 footers. Going to run springs as well. It is more expensive to make them on 3/4 bases but you will save money in the long run and be cheaper than buying. A set of 5150 pre made whips. 🤌🏻
Where do you buy your whips/base?
@@eddieaguirre2845 my successful builds have been using 5150 day time whips as bases. and adding wrapping them in vinyl tubing until i get to 3/4 inch. any smaller and the LED connections will start shorting out from the whip flexing. also be sure to use 3:1 shrink wrap on the outside to compress the steps so the silicone doesn't crack.
@@304trails8 thanks for the info
I just ordered from the above links. The controller listed either doesn't work with the LED Strip, or they changed it. I contacted the manufacturer and they are sending me new controllers. For the Clear Heat shrink, make sure you specify the right size. I accidently ordered 1/4 inch by mistake. Great video BTW...
Sorry about the links since the time of posting amazon and or affiliates changed things around with some of the links I've provided
@@MrRICKDAWG4444 I'm going to post the replacement controller part number that they send me.
I currently use different controllers on whip I make now. I also made a part two video showing if you haven't already saw it. I use the SP110E Bluetooth controller. In that video
It's SP611E It works great with the above LED Strip
Are you using this controller with the ws2811 led strips?
This was great. Thanks for showing us. I have never heard of a light whip until the last couple of days. I have been trying to figure out how to make one so I can put it on my Mountain bike for when I ride at night. Thanks for the great tutorial, it's much appreciated. I went to Amazon.ca to see how much they were and they were really expensive. Found other people that have done them with a CB Antenna with LED strip lights. I think I am going to go that route and just use RGB lights, not the fancy likes like yours. The hints you gave will help out a lot.
Right on, if you have any questions along the way reach out to me.
@@MrRICKDAWG4444 Do you know how to get it to ru oof a 5V usb then a 12v plug?
Yes, all you need to do is make sure you order the 5v led strip that's pretty much it. The controllers will work a wide range of volts from like 5v-36v
@@MrRICKDAWG4444 Okay. I was going to get a 5V and then hook up batteries to it. I think that a 9V would be too much. I am thinking maybe 4 AA batteries and then that would be running at 6V I think.
I would think about using one of those big cellphone battery packs that are used for recharging. I do believe those put out 5v usb
Awesome video! Subscribed! Are there any rock led pods that would sync with these lights? Could I use the same controller and just splice the pods into it? Thx for any help!!
Yes these controllers will work about 1024 leds i believe, so if you splice all of them it should work but I've never actually tried rock lights b4. Keep me posted on it please.
where can we get the rod and bolting materials from and the black glue heat Shrink ,
Hey, thanks for the great video. The lights work for about a month and now one of them doesn’t light up. Only 2 leds will barely light up.
You might have broke a solder point. I'd cut it open and start with a new controller first then go up the line.
Great video but I was wondering does it do just one color like normal ones too
Yes it can be any solid color you choose the app has a color wheel you can pick from.
@@MrRICKDAWG4444 ok great! But is the control comes separate
You just order the controller from the link I provided
I ordered everything u linked but the the one to connect to the battery didn't come
I usually hardwire in place of those 5.5 barrel plugs. They tend to always be a connection issue at some point. Watch the part two video on my page if you haven't already.
cool video man.
Thx bud. Much appreciated
How do you adjust the pixel points to different areas of the whip ?
After you Made the whip the controller has the barrel plug that you used to connect to the wall adapter. what kind of barrel adapter did you use (or cut up) to mate to the controller barrel Connector to wire into the machine? Thanks
I don't use the barrel plugs anymore they are a fail point. Check out the part two video on my channel where I unsolder that connection and hardwire it.
Sweet video man. I was wondering on the voltage. The description on amazon for the light strip says nothing over 12 volts. I have a 2018 polaris ranger 1000 and they put out 14v when running. Will it still work fine?
Yes. The battery should be 12 volt. Your alternator charges the battery at 14 volts most likely
DMAX909 if i check the voltage at the “plug and play” busbar, the voltage is still 14v. I believe that connects strait to the battery
I wouldn't think it would be much of a problem however if it concerns you, you could put a 12 volt voltage regulator inline between the battery and the LEDs for peace of mind.
DMAX909 thanks i will keep that in mind stuff should be here tomorrow.
Ok so i got the lights and have them plugged in the wall. The lights come on seems be in auto mode i guess, doing all different colors. But i can not pair the remote to the lights. I read the directions but nothing is working.
do you have a video showing how to hook and install the wiring harness to the RZR? and what wiring harness to use.
Yes i mad a video for a customer i made a set for i just haven't edit/uploaded it yet. Stay tuned
the leds may be failing because they are overheating. Electricity creates heat and those LEDS encased in that shrink wrap and wrapped so tightly around the whip it leaves zero ability for the heat to dissipate. You may be able to feel the heat on the whip depending on what the whip is sealed with. Not all LEDs are made the same
Wish I saw this before I spent 450$ on 5150s 🤣 next ones ill build my own
Definitely. Hey atleast you got that iron clad warranty with those
@@MrRICKDAWG4444 lol, yeah but it took 2 weeks just to get them from Westcoast to the Eastcoast , I could've made them faster lol
True, they do lag on shipping I've noticed
This is a great video...I do not have a 5150 Whip. What sturdy 4' whip would you recommend? Thanks
I only use the 5150 day whips to build on so I couldn't tell you.
Have you built a pair of whips that are synced together and could you explain what I need to do to do that. Loved the video thanks
Yes basically that's all I build is paired whips anymore. Ok so instead of putting the controller in the whip you're going to use a 3pin connector coming off of each whip then make a wire harness that splices two leads off of the controller that will go to both whips. I recommend using a sp110e Bluetooth controller for this. Here's a old pic of how my first set looked. imgur.com/gallery/hJDHr6K
Awesome vid. Quick question, how can I power both whips so they don't cause the controller to shut off and on when full white is selected?
Good tutorial, will try to do one myself. But dude, rule of thumb for using a box cutter/ utility knife is “Never cut towards your thumb.” I honestly expected to see blood or at the very least a bandage.
Lol my skins though. Be sure and watch part two before you build yours.
I think I'ma tackle this project for my quad, couple questions.
How do you hook these up to a 12v battery source? I see you have them on a wall outlet, is it as simple as cutting off the wire from the wall outlet and putting on some ring terminals for a battery?
And do these LEDs also stay a solid color? My buddies have their whips and they set them to solid colors like white when they want to light up camp or just to have some light while sitting on top of the dunes.
Love the video, honestly I gotta say it's the most informative how to I've seen.
They just plug into 12 volt positive and negative on a battery. In the video I'm using a AC/DC converter however it's the same thing i just plug into the wall. I personally tap into the tail lights so when i turn them on the whip comes on. They do all solid colors and smart modes. I'm about to put a new video up on a set of whips i made for subscriber that will show how i sync two of them together with new connector i recommend using.
@@MrRICKDAWG4444 awesome thanks for the reply. Can't wait to see the video.
Awesome video, thanks for the info and tips. Where did you get that thick black heat shrink with glue?
Thanks. Consider subscribing for more cool how to videos. I get all the supplys from amazon most of which are in the video description. Here is the stuff i use. www.amazon.com/Black-Heavy-Adhesive-Lined-Shrink-Tubing/dp/B00NVDFQWU
I'm about to build one using a cb antenna mast, was wondering about how the masts have a spiral wire going up wondering if it would mess up the wrapping process of the led strip
I built my first one from a cb antenna, a firestick specifically alot of big companies do the same.. You will need to remove the shrink wrap and wire coils first and then you will still end up with a weak whip because after you shred everything off you'll find they are pretty small but the most important part is the threads that come on the antenna are made of very cheap metal and will snap at the threads easily with all the added weight of the leds if you're riding aggresive thru bumps. I adhered a male air hose fitting to the bottom on mine for that reason. I highly recommend that you use a strong whip for this project like the 5150 Day whip if you plan on riding hard.
Great video... Any idea where I can get just the Quick Connects to make my own whips?
They are just air hose fittings however the male side that comes on the 5150 day whip that i start with is custom made by them. There are several different mounting options for whips if you do a Google search you see a few different choices. If you're handy with a welder I'll be posting a video on some magnetic ones that I'm making that use thicker 1/2" buggy whips.
Thx you very much!
Awesome video man ! So if I wanted to run these whips on a separate zone from all my rock lights & dome lights. Is there a controller that allows the whips to be programmable but also separate zones for the regular RGB lights ?? I’m looking for a Bluetooth controller all in one to keep the install nice and clean but use also super easy.
I'm not sure as far as zoning goes but i do know the controllers will only allow up to 1024 leds before they start to melt down.
Great video man! I have a question about the power source from the side x side to the controller, do you have a link for the plug that you run to the 12v system I can’t seem to find anything that looks like it would work, tia
Thank you It's a 5.5 male plug that plugs into the controller.
This video is so much help! Would you be able to do a video showing how to sync two whips together or how to wire them together if say I wanted one at each tail light but just want to use 1 remote for the two??
I've actually made a video of just that but I've never edited/uploaded it. If you have Facebook i could send you the video in messenger if not it's pretty easy you just set up the whips to a wire harness that contains the controller and spliced to both whips.
I just uploaded a picture of a set i did for a customer and turned it into a link hope this helps. Whip syncing imgur.com/gallery/hJDHr6K
DMAX909 could you send me the video of how to use one remote as well?
One remote works every controller. The video i have is just showing the wire harness i make to sync two whips on one controller shown in the picture above.
DMAX909 I guess that should have been my question. Any special parts to splice the two together or just wire and connectors?
For the leds strips can i just cut it and put a cable straight to the batterys??
Great diy video!!! Were could I find thick heat shrink used on contoller?
Everything used is found on Amazon. Type in 1.25 3to1 adhesive shrink wrap and you should see several different ads for that stuff. It will come in sticks not rolls.
Great video....I have a 2017 Polaris RZR XP, how do i connect the controller to
2015-2019 Polaris RZR Tail Light Power Harness for Whip/Brake Light/License Plate Light (this can be found on amazon as it has three wires R, W, B to tie into brake lights to power whips)
You can just splice the power and ground to the taillights so when the lights come on so will the whip
@@MrRICKDAWG4444 so you just cut the 2.5mm plug on controller i sent? If so i assume it is a red and black wire that would hook to the red and black on wire harness? The wire harness i sent you also has a white wire which i am not sure what it is for as i just used the red and black to hook up my other lighted whip. Looking fwd to building your whip! :-)
Yeah i would get the male 2.5 plug and wire from that tho so you can take the whip on and off easy by just unplugging it.
@@MrRICKDAWG4444 good idea......thank you!
@@MrRICKDAWG4444 what is the shrink wrap you use as i didnt see it in the links that were provided in the video
This is great video! I just wish you would had linked the male dc connector, the end caps you use, the thick heat shrink you use down by the controller the little details
Thank you. For some reason UA-cam wouldn't let me link as many of the materials used as i wanted so i linked the main one's figuring people could figure it out from there. Basically everything is found on Amazon the dc connection is a 5.5 barrel plug, the shrink is 1.25" 3to1 adhesive wrap and the end caps are 3/8" vacuum caps that come on the daywhips linked in the description. Hope this helps.
DMAX909 i figured id look up a few stuff on amazon, thank you tho this really does help!
No problem good luck with your build.
DMAX909 while choosing for led lights i noticed there are different options on the link you posted do you know what the difference is? Also the clear tube shrink wrap what size is needed, i just ordered 2 5150 day whips.
DMAX909 i ended up ordering the 5m 60leds/m IP67 in black from the link you posted, i hope those are the correct ones lol
How is the white power box powered? What harness do I need to power it?
with the control you used are you able to select one solid color? say i didnt want the leds dancing and changing color. can i select say a purple or orange color and it just stay solid?
Yes you can choose 6 solid colors from the controller i used in the video.
DMAX909 thanks for the reply and awesome video! 🤘🏻
Thx man. I appreciate it
I built one of your light sticks last year and lost the remote hand held controller. Will I need to replace the controller on the light stick and get a new hand held remote or cam I just get a remote and get back to having fun? Thanks so much for the info.
Most remotes use the same frequency so yes you can. However look into my part 2 video on my channel
Can you connect 2 whips together with out losing brightness ? or how could you do that
This is awesome! I want to build one completely from scratch, including the quick release. How sturdy/bendy should the whip itself be and will this damage the wires/LED strip itself when it bends? Also will one control unit control 2 panels?
The less bendy the better. Be sure and check out part two on my page to learn how to sync them.
@@MrRICKDAWG4444 oh sweet cheers
@@taliesinbourne7484 enjoy
Thanks Dude!
No problem
Can you show how to do a 6' or 8'? Basically how to make multiple connections? Have you thought about double stacking the light strips to the whip is completely covered in LEDs? Would you be able to link them with 1 controller? That may look INSANE!
I have only ever made 4' and 6' whips however 8' is possible it will just require power injection along the way to keep all the leds at the same brightness. As for your question about about double stacking, it is possible however you can use led strips that have more leds per foot to cover more area of the whip, or as ive done in the past start with a thicker fiberglass whip and the leds will spread out closer together on the whip. However power injection is required for these applications on 6' or greater unless your ok with the top of your whip not being as bright as the rest of it.
To make multiple connection is the same as i did with solder one connection. Just peel back the silicone to expose the terminals, line them up, add flux and solder across the terminals
@@MrRICKDAWG4444 so when you say "power junction" are you meaning another driver or just a junction connecting the strips together? You have the best looking diy whips I've seen and the best step by step video too. Thanks for the response as well. Next time you do a longer or bigger whip could you show us? 🤞👍
@@MrRICKDAWG4444 I guess I'm just confused if you run mini wires from the end of one strip to the beginning of the second, or a second driver.
Power injection is easy, it just add a fail point in the whip because you would run power and ground wires to the top of your whip before you wrapped them with leds. In most cases you would only need about 5volts at the end of you last string. But the problem you will have is one of those tiny wires breaking from all the flexing of the whip so i try to stay away from power injection on these whips. However if you are ok with your whip running at say 50% brightness which you can set from your remote, you wouldn't need power injection. One thing to note about this is you will only really notice it on full power, all white because that color is using the full power of the whip. Say your just using stacking or other modes that dont use white power injection will probably not be necessary.
First thanks for the great tutorial. I made my own with the controller that you linked. I'm trying to get them to stay synced with 2 controllers. any helpfult tips. thanks.
Thank you. Ok so if you want to sync the two you need to start with one plugged in, find the mode you like and then power it off with the remote this will save the setting. Unplug the first one and plug in the second one and repeat the process. Now plug both in they should be on the same mode. If the timing is off hold the remote between both whips and press power on the remote to power them off, then press power again so they both come on at the same time.
I did the same parts for my set of whips! and I could never get them to sync! so I just used one controller and split the leads goin to each whip! works awesome!
bryan nelson - airtimegrafix could you elaborate a little on this?
Whip syncing imgur.com/gallery/hJDHr6K
Nice video. Subscribed!!!
Thank you
Hello again. This has been such a tutorial insight on led whips. My question is how can i integrate my turn and stop lights into my whips. I have built 19 whips for our riding group from your video and instructions. I have started using the
btf-lighting ws2811 60 leds/m 20 pixels/m 300 leds, and found they do a few more functions than the 150 leds, not sure why? but they look good and are impresive. Thank you.
Nice I'm glad you liked the video. This video was kinda intended for beginners i should really make a second video showing my new style i make that run more power injected leds and integrate with the vehicles Break,reverse, and turn signals and music. However i custom order my new controllers straight out of China so i cannot provide you with a link for them, they also cost alot more than most people wanna pay and they don't do many modes right off the back but you can make your own custom modes with em so that's really cool if you're creative.
Have you or would you do a video for a more advanced dual Bluetooth system thanks
I do have a pair I'm making for a customer soon but they are gonna be set up assingle whips for jeeps. I'll try and set up the video showing how you would sync them as well.
I am UA-cam illiterate, where do I find the "description" you refer to? Looking for the info on parts to build some of these. Great work
If you're using the app from your phone it's a little arrow next to the name of the video you click and it will drop down the description.
DMAX909 so you only need one controller for two whips install in one car?
Yes a single controller can operate 1024 LEDs
I just bought a rzr and came across this vid. Amazing. I know its a couple years old so im wondering if you sell these now or no?
I sell them for people that are local to me. I'm not into shipping them
Aaaaamazing!!!
Thank you!
26 minutes of greatness loved this video and im going to make my own thanks to this video🫡 just wonder if you can share with me where do i get that glue activated shrink wrap,thanks for the vid💪
Hey great video. My only question is that is there a way to sync two whips on the same atv to one controller and one wire running all the way to the battery, or would you have to run both to the battery? In that case would the controller pick up both sensors at the same time? Thanks
Yes you can splice one positive wire from the the battery and ground both whips to the mounting bracket long as it's a good ground.
DMAX909 awesome, thanks for the info
No worries. If you have any other questions feel free to hit me up with them.
Awesome video. I used most of your techniques to make mine the same. My only struggle is the top cap. What did you use? I used fiberglass driveway markers for my poles.
Thanks, as for the caps i use the ones that come on the 5150 day whips. I'm sure you could find them with a Google search or maybe just try wrapping up some electrical tape at the top.
These are what you're looking for LGEGE - 3/8", 25 Pcs Black Screw Thread Protectors www.amazon.com/dp/B07HY6FT3G/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_LCtMCbYRFERQM however I'm not sure what size your whips are and these are kind of expensive. I would go to a auto parts store and ask for a vacuum cap in your size.
@@MrRICKDAWG4444 Thanks so much for that link! Much appreciated.
No problem.
Al Carriere what did you use to mount the driveway pole whips. I was going to go to my local tractor supply and pick up a couple of 3/8 fiberglass fence posts but been trying to figure out a way to mount a threaded end or find a mount just for the rod to slide into and maybe tighten down on.
Just placed my order
Be sure and watch part 2 on my page
Donde consigo la tira leds con todo i controlador y como se pide?????
So basically a cb antennae with leds wrapped then heat shrinked. Thanks want to make a boat light.
Be careful using cb antennas because the base threads are really cheap and never hold up to the extra weight added. They almost always break off-road so I'm sure the water won't be much different. I would just jb weld some sort of quick disconnect in place of the cb antenna threads if you plan on using that. It's much easier to just buy the $40 day whip I start with from 5150
I’m curious if you’ve made any from scratch & if so what size diameter is of the whip. Also what’s the best material for the whip. Thanks for your time.
I make all of em from scratch. 3/8" - 1/2" fiberglass works best for my builds.
DMAX909 thanks for the great video. I’m a little stuck as far as the quick disconnect part. The only ones I have found are mainly 1/4. Can you let me know what parts to get for either a 3/8 or 1/2 rod? Thank you
@@oYouWouldntDoIt 5150 day whip are what i start with they come with the quick disconnects.
Do you use two controllers? One for each whip? Or just tie two whips to one controller.
Can i controll them with the phone?? And how you set it up
Where can I buy the heat shrink at in a store like parts store or something??
I'm interested in making my own, but I was curious how you hook it up to the battery and would I be able to attach a 2nd whip to the same controller and I was planning on possibly installing whatever extra lights I have left underneath my radiator relocation bracket
It's super easy. There is only 3 wire in this system 12v positive, ground and data wire from the controller. You can splice two whips on the same controller to sync them. Hope this helps.
@@MrRICKDAWG4444thank you, I'm making 1 completely from scratch would I be able to buy a controller like what comes with the actual whips and I've also read that you would have to beef up the "transponder"? So you can power 2+ whips and extra lights.
I make most of the ones i sell from scratch also. As far as syncing two together i make them differently since i can fit the controller on the vehicle somewhere. One controller can operate 1024 LEDs i believe however if you exceed 150 leds in one whip you will need to start power injection after that if you want to run all white without fading out at the top. Most other colors will not fade out.
@@MrRICKDAWG4444 ok for you reccomend anything for power injection, I'm installing a dry box that the switches will go in to stay dry between the handle bars and radiator relocation... I'd like to have 2 whips on the back and a small strip of lights at the radiator relocation.
I usually just splice into the tail lights for power since it's already fused and has a switch. As for power injection its it's pretty straightforward you just run another power and ground up the whip under the leds and tap it in after the first 150
Thanks
Welcome
Thank you again for this video! I have made one now and I have another question. The led lights silicone coating is splitting as soon as I finish wrapping them and beginning to slide the shrink wrap on, do you have a trick to prevent this?
I'm glad you enjoyed the video. As for the silicon on the strip, practice makes perfect. The first one i made also started to split and the only trick i found is to have everything ready to go before you start wrapping and work fast so that it does not have a chance to split before you get the shrink wrap on. I hope this helps for your next build. Feel free to reach out to me with any other questions you have.
So to connect this to a 12v supply do I just cut the white connection off and wire the power and ground to a battery?
Or just use a 5.5 male connector to match the female side the controller comes with. Your call on that conection
I ordered off of your link and 1/4" shrink tube arrived lol. NO WAY it's gonna fit
Lol send it back and get 1.25" amazon changes the size on some of the links from time to time.
Thanks for the video. Awesome tutorial. What’s the name of those lights
Link in description will tell you everything you need to know about them.
What do you use and where would you get the antenna and connector if you don't have one to tear a part and just want to build from scratch?
The base where you connect it to the vehicle is the most important if you're going to be using it aggressively off road so i generally start with a "5150 day whip" that you can find on chaparral motorsports web site. Ive also taken plain 3/8" fiberglass poles and made my own quick disconnects using air fittings and jb weld to attach one end to the the pole. Hope this helps, if you have any more questions feel free to reach out to me here or on FB and IG.
Hey man will definitely be making my own whips great video do they make these leds with a bluetooth controller
Yeah they have a few to choose from. Just search WS2811 bluetooth controller in amazon.
@@MrRICKDAWG4444 thanks man appreciate it
Will the ws2811 work the color chasing leds
The WS2811 is the style of led you should be using for this project so if you read in the description of the controller you choose it should list the LEDs that are supported. Most of the controllers will support the 2811
i built two 4 foot using all your suggested parts and after about two weeks they suddenly shut off and would flicker if i hit a bump checked all connections and they look fine. tore the whip back down and just touched the strip to power and it lit up in spots. tried the controller to power and nothing. did the controller take a dump on me? if so is their a higher quality bluetooth one to run off my phone that is water proof?
You can make the sp110e Bluetooth controller waterproof but you will have to split it open and incase it in silicone to be waterproof there is a controller out there thats waterproof proff but it is limited on the stuff it can do as far as presets go and it's 5times expensive so I usually use the sp110e. Also Set your whip up so it has a 3pin connector coming off of the whip so you can change controllers without striping the whip down.
This is such an awesome video. Thank you. I have a question. I am going to build five of these for myself and my family members. are the controllers different frequencies, or are the remotes different frequencies? Will all five fight with each other is my question and fear.
Thank you. Yes the remotes will change every whip thats powered on and close enough.
If we are far enough apart when turned on, as to not interfere with each other, then run together or park together will it effect them then?
No them being together won't effect the mode that they are running however someone messing with a nearby remote will. I found that almost all these remotes work on a likewise frequency and can work other whips in some way or another. If this is a concern they make bluetooth controllers that are a little bigger so you will have to mount the on the vehicle instead of the whip but then you will be able to control them with your phone and also dance with your music playing.
Thank you for your time to put this video together, I just built one using your info!! I was wondering if you have built one using the 60 LEDs? I'm guessing the additional LEDs would make it harder to wrap?
Great question using more LEDs per foot will require power injection along the way to keep all the leds at the same brightness.
Yeah I was just wondering because I saw the 60 LED strip when I ordered the ones you used.
If you're only building a 4' whip those leds would be fine without power injection.
Can you give any advice on the newest LED strips that are available today, bulb size (5050) or number of LEDs 60 or 120 per meter ?
It really depends what you're looking for and the application it's being used on, the newest chip set is the ws2815 i believe. However with all the benefits of them i didn't like the pattern they run in for whips due to having a IC chip in every led. Also some controllers didn't like running that many IC chips and couldn't light a full 6' whip plus they cost twice as much. At the end of the day if you're not looking to run a single color at its peak abilities like white for example then you can't really beat the ws2811 and the number of LEDs is up to you long as you consider power injection if you plan on running 6' whips.
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Beaumont, CA
Can you go over the wiring to a battery? Instead of outlet?
It's the same. You'll have a positive wire and a ground wire. You just connect those to the battery or a toggle switch.
Awesome VIDEO buddy! Thank you for the detailed instructional video DMAX909! Can you update the links to all the parts used to make this whip? Some of the products don't seem to be available anymore. Also if you can get the updated links for the clear and black shrink tubing, LED strips, and any other items I'll need to make this.
Thanks for bringing to my attention. I'll take a look at em when i get a free moment I've been super busy all day.
@@MrRICKDAWG4444 Thanks buddy! Can't wait to get started on mine!
Dude, thanks for posting this video! I have a couple of questions though, what is the size and type of shrink wrap you used before you used the clear 3/4”? Also, the controller looks like it comes with the female end of the plug, what connection is that? I would assume I should be able to buy the male end, and then splice it into the battery?
The black wrap is 1⅛" 3to1 adhesive shrink wrap found on Amazon. The plug you are looking for is referred to as a 5.5 male barrel plug. Hope this helps
@@MrRICKDAWG4444 Hey, cant find the 1 1/8 adhensive shrink wrap on amazon any way you could post the link?
Type in 1.25" adhesive shrink wrap and plenty will pop up. Alot of the links in the description have expired and i need to re do them. Ive just been super busy lately and haven't had any time.
Awesome video man. Definitely gotta try make my own now. What kind of heat shrink did you use to protect the control module at the bottom of the whip. You mentioned it was a heavy duty heat shrink but didn't mention what brand or where you found it.
Check out the part two video. I believe I put that shrink wrap in the description. Also I don't put the controller in the whips anymore I explaine that more in depth on part two.
Where could I get a light whip pole from
Hey thank you brother were you able to make a list of all the materials needed
Check out part two I put together a list in the description