I'm looking to add lights to the rear reflector of my new x590 tractor since I bought the snow blower attachment and might be using it at night. Does any one know if the red piece is glued in, or if it should just pop out? I applied a decent amount of pressure to remove it, but it didn't budge. I'm worried about breaking it, so I figured I would ask here to see if anyone else has removed the red piece. Thanks!
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Adding lights to x590 rear reflector
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Everything is on it's own circuit. All of the lights come on when the switch is turned on, however, the flood lights have a separate switch on the rear of the junction box. The winch worked out very well with a 200A fuse in the junction box, #8 cable directly to the battery, then to the trailer socket on the right side in the picture. Everything else ran off of waterproof jacks on the box including the control for the winch, socket for electric spreader, and auxiliary sockets, each with a 15 or 20A fuse in the box. The junction box went with the 580 when I traded it in.
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I ended up finishing my lights this weekend. Here is the finished product:
I never heard back from Jeff about purchasing his lights, so I used the pictures I found online of his wiring for inspiration. I can make a separate post with what I did if there is any interest.
I never heard back from Jeff about purchasing his lights, so I used the pictures I found online of his wiring for inspiration. I can make a separate post with what I did if there is any interest.
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Looks good. I did my own as well with either a dremel or cut off wheel. Got a 2.5" or so sealed strip with bright red leds. Used some caulk or JB weld to hold them in and then soldered and heat shrinked all the wiring with loom to finish it off.
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What leds did you end up using? Would love a post on how you did it!
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These are the ones I used
Rextin 20pcs 12V 7512 5050 SMD 3 LED Module RED Waterproof Light Lamp 3 Years Warranty for Home Garden Xmas Wedding Party Decoration or Letter Design - - Amazon.com
Rextin 20pcs 12V 7512 5050 SMD 3 LED Module RED Waterproof Light Lamp 3 Years Warranty for Home Garden Xmas Wedding Party Decoration or Letter Design - - Amazon.com
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Thanks.im going to try the 5 mm led route with 3 small holes.These are the ones I used
Rextin 20pcs 12V 7512 5050 SMD 3 LED Module RED Waterproof Light Lamp 3 Years Warranty for Home Garden Xmas Wedding Party Decoration or Letter Design - - Amazon.com
Rextin 20pcs 12V 7512 5050 SMD 3 LED Module RED Waterproof Light Lamp 3 Years Warranty for Home Garden Xmas Wedding Party Decoration or Letter Design - - Amazon.comwww.amazon.com
I found the controller Jeff used, I like the strobe effect.
No issues getting the Ts, wire, loom, and I have left over Strip LEDs from a snowmobile install.
How did you clear the back of the lens to insert the strip LEDs? I have a bunch of LED parts left over from a snowmobile LED install.
But, that did not require cutting plastic. Were you able to remove the lens from the casing and just drill a pigtail hole, or did you have to cut the black backing behind the lens?
Thanks!
Would love a pic of the LED he used and how he installed them into the lens.
I emailed him this week and he said he was no longer making them. Then when I asked for any pointers, no response.
I looked at doing this, too much work for me vs the payoff. But, it appears you have to drill in from the back, the reflector appears to be glued in place. Drill a hold in the back through backing plate, and not too far, and then slip the led's inside. My thought was two holes to fish an led strip through and then silicone to seal and hold the strip in place.
Edit: if you have led diodes, you could just do that individually with multiple holes drilled through the back. Was thinking of the led strips commonly sold now.
Edit: if you have led diodes, you could just do that individually with multiple holes drilled through the back. Was thinking of the led strips commonly sold now.
ok. I am going to try this.
I ordered some Panel LEDs, and some t-connectors, and the control module.
I had enough SAE line and splitters lying around to take care of the wiring.
Tricky part will be cutting away the back of the reflector housing. From there I can silicon the panel in.
Will be a couple weeks before the parts are here (eBay is slow shipping). I'll create a new post once I get the job done.
I ordered some Panel LEDs, and some t-connectors, and the control module.
I had enough SAE line and splitters lying around to take care of the wiring.
Tricky part will be cutting away the back of the reflector housing. From there I can silicon the panel in.
Will be a couple weeks before the parts are here (eBay is slow shipping). I'll create a new post once I get the job done.
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Thought it would be fun designing something (pcb with LED’s, resistors, wires, and connector) for those. Looking to find the sealant I saw used back when I was working. Also thought it would be nice to add the backup/work light feature and maybe taillight feature too, like the X7xx taillights. The X7xx taillights have two bulbs. I swapped both out for LED bulbs.
Some of this might help others (post 16):
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Some of this might help others (post 16):
LED lights on X738 or any X700 series
I’m adding LED work lights and changing head lights, tail lights, and back up lights to LEDs. I order some, but got the wrong style bulbs. Anyone know what the bulb type numbers are? I know it’s not 1156. ? I’m plan to add the work lights to the top of my LP41114 enclosure. Still working...
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Pretty cool. I just use a cheap circular strobe light with magnets on the back of my 590 for when I am mowing near the roadways. Gives me some visibility for cars coming directly behind me or to the sides.
Got the 2019 X570 delivered Sunday.
Got first batch of parts today. Controller working and small 1in by 1in leds. Used a 12V AAA power pack to test with the SAE lines and everything lit up. I have a slightly larger LED still in the mail. But once it comes I will pull the lenses and make a series of videos.
Got first batch of parts today. Controller working and small 1in by 1in leds. Used a 12V AAA power pack to test with the SAE lines and everything lit up. I have a slightly larger LED still in the mail. But once it comes I will pull the lenses and make a series of videos.
- Parts to buy
- Marking and cutting lens backing
- Soldering a couple necessary connections.
- Installation (Routing and T Adapters)
- Day/Night test
New Post is up outlining what I did with parts list and some videos.
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[X570] Rear Reflector to LED Custom Conversion / Upgrade
Picked up a 2019 X570. Saw post of a guy selling a conversion kit, but after emailing him he said he was not doing it anymore. So, decided to do it myself. I'll post a series of videos. - Proof of Concept - LED POC Test Video Quick video showing reflector cutout and LED Fitting. Reflector...
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