Controller port PCB

[Maverick923]

I have a few of these LED pcbs for the OG Xbox controller ports. I am trying to locate a tutorial on how to install these, but I cant find one.
Can anyone please point me in the right direction.

[SS_Dave]

Is this what you are looking for.

 

 

You select the value of the resistor depending on how bright you what them, If the led's don't light up you have them backwards.

 

Cheers

SS Dave

Soft modding is like masturbating, It gets the job done but it's nothing like the real thing.
 

 

[Maverick923]

1 minute ago, SS_Dave said:

Is this what you are looking for.

You select the value of the resistor depending on how bright you what them, If the led's don't light up you have them backwards.

 

Cheers

SS Dave

Soft modding is like masturbating, It gets the job done but it's nothing like the real thing.
 

 

Thank you!!! I would like to see how they are mounted as well. That would also be very helpful.

[SS_Dave]

6 hours ago, Maverick923 said:

I would like to see how they are mounted as well. That would also be very helpful.

Like this, You remove the metal casing solder the completed PCB to the red/black with the LEDs facing away from the wiring.

 

After you have tested it you can then refit the metal shield.

 

Cheers

SS Dave

Soft modding is like masturbating, It gets the job done but it's nothing like the real thing.
 

 

 

 

[Maverick923]

16 hours ago, SS_Dave said:

Like this, You remove the metal casing solder the completed PCB to the red/black with the LEDs facing away from the wiring.

 

After you have tested it you can then refit the metal shield.

 

Cheers

SS Dave

Soft modding is like masturbating, It gets the job done but it's nothing like the real thing.
 

 

 

 

THANK YOU!!! I could not find this info anywhere. Someone sent them to me and was like oh cool, I wish I knew exactly how to use them.

[Maverick923]

Looks like I got some bad info about the LEDs and resistors that are just way too small. Which size should I use?

[KaosEngineer]

23 minutes ago, Maverick923 said:

Looks like I got some bad info about the LEDs and resistors that are just way too small. Which size should I use?

What type of problem are you having with the LEDs?

Which LED and resistor value did you use (part number of the LED)?

Online LED Calculator - Current Limiting Resistor Calculator for LED(s)

What are the specs of the LEDs you installed?  

Need to know their forward voltage drop (Vf) and maximum current rating.

Generally, an LEDs Vf value is 2 Vdc and the maximum current rating is 20mA; however, not all LEDs have the same exact specifications.

Vs = Vf + I(led) * Current limiting resitor value

For example:

5 Vdc = 2 Vdc + 20 mA (0.02 Amps) * R Ohms 

(5 V - 2 V)/ 0.02 Amps = R
 

R = 150 Ohms

However, using a slightly larger resistor value is better to keep the current flowing through the LED below its maximum rating.

 

NOTE: If you install the LEDs the wrong way around, they will not light up.  

 

[Maverick923]

18 minutes ago, KaosEngineer said:

What type of problem are you having with the LEDs?

Which LED and resistor value did you use (part number of the LED)?

Online LED Calculator - Current Limiting Resistor Calculator for LED(s)

What are the specs of the LEDs you installed?  

Need to know their forward voltage drop (Vf) and maximum current rating.

Generally, an LEDs Vf value is 2 Vdc and the maximum current rating is 20mA; however, not all LEDs have the same exact specifications.

Vs = Vf + I(led) * Current limiting resitor value

For example:

5 Vdc = 2 Vdc + 20 mA (0.02 Amps) * R Ohms 

(5 V - 2 V)/ 0.02 Amps = R
 

R = 150 Ohms

However, using a slightly larger resistor value is better to keep the current flowing through the LED below its maximum rating.

 

NOTE: If you install the LEDs the wrong way around, they will not light up.  

 

I have these SMD 0603 resistors and LEDs. I had no idea how tiny they are
I almost lost 2 of them. If I sneeze, they will be lost for sure.

[SS_Dave]

54 minutes ago, Maverick923 said:

I have these SMD 0603 resistors and LEDs. I had no idea how tiny they are
I almost lost 2 of them. If I sneeze, they will be lost for sure.

I have misled you with the placement of the components.

The led's and resistor are the other way around so the Led's are on the edge of the PCB

So the leds are the red circles and the resistors re the blue circles

 

The leds can be 1608 (1.6mm X 0.8mm)

https://au.mouser.com/c/optoelectronics/led-lighting/led-emitters/standard-leds-smd/?orientation=Top+View&series=1608

The resistors you could also use 1608

 

Cheers

SS Dave

Soft modding is like masturbating, It gets the job done but it's nothing like the real thing.

 

 

[MadMartigan]

I have lots of these. I used 240ohm resistors last night with 3mm leds intended for 3V drop at 20mA. They were not very bright so I ordered 100ohm resisters as advised by the calculator at ledcalc.com 

I used 240ohm since I already had some. Am I wrong in that the 100ohm resisters will make the leds brighter? 

Edited February 1, 2022 by MadMartigan

[SS_Dave]

Yes a 100ohm will make the LED brighter

If you put 240 ohm resistors in parallel then you will get 120 ohm

 

Cheers

SS Dave

Soft modding is like masturbating, It gets the job done but it's nothing like the real thing.

[Bowlsnapper]

Now THAT is a nifty product. Kekule made that? I'm assuming they're no longer in production? Woulda' made those LED installs i did a bit cleaner back in '05.

[MadMartigan]

Yes Kekule made the ones with the SMD LEDs. The kind in my picture are for one normal 3mm LED.

[Dizz Gaming]

Hey guys I want to get some of these PCB LED mods.

Resistors are 0603, and the LED are 0805. You have to choose the resistor values based on the forward voltage of your LED.

Is there any safe bets for resistor ohm sizes that will suit all LED's? or will I need to use the above formula to work this out for specific resistors to suit the LED's? I see it was mentioned using a slightly larger resistor like a 150ohm is good?

Cheers Dizz.

Edited July 13, 2024 by Dizz Gaming

[Dizz Gaming]

Here is a couple of images I have edited to help visualize the install of Kekule-OXC / OXC_Port_LEDs .

I have not yet installed these but have them on order. In regards to the resistors I ordered both 100ohm and 150ohm as different colour LED’s in this size had different specifications.

Very simple and sleek design from Kekule. Cheers, Dizz.

 

Edited July 13, 2024 by Dizz Gaming