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. 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.
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
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
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!!
Are you limited to the 300 presets that are already programmed in? Can I create my own effect? For example I would like to see RED - WHITE - BLUE - WHITE, for July 4th. Can I use multiple colors and specify the order of the colors? Can I delete some of the 300 factory presets, in order to replace with my own presets? Can I save my own preset as number 301? Is there software that I can use on my computer to create these changes? Or am I limited to the remote control?
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! ✌🏻😘
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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!!!
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.
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.
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
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💪
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.
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.
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?
Planning to make a RV "Camp Locator LED Whip" and decided to use a 4', 1/2" copper pipe with 3/4" to 1/2" base connector....do you see any issues with this?
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.
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.
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.
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! 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’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
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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
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!
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.
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?
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
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.
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! :-)
I use these 5.5 connectors that you can get here.www.amazon.com/43x2pcs-Connectors-Security-Lighting-MILAPEAK/dp/B072BXB2Y8 I don't believe they're waterproof but i have never ran into a issue when they do get wet.
So you don’t need to run a power supply at all for this set up? I ordered the same connectors but also had the same question. Is it safe to just ground it to the vehicle, then run to a in line fused power to a toggle switch and then power up with remote or do to need a power supply just like one for in home use?
Long as you order 12volt leds you wont need a power supply. You could ground at the whip and run one wire if you want. Just make sure its a good ground.
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.
I use 7/8 for the clear and 1"-1/8 for the black all of it 3 to1 shrinkage. Yes one controller can run both whips long as you don't exceed like 2024 pixels i believe.
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 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 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.
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 TH-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.
The controller i used in the video was not bluetooth capable because the customer wanted more modes. With a bluetooth controller you are limited on modes, however one could use a bluetooth controller in this application but would need to mount it on the vehicle somewhere instead of in the whip because they are a bit bigger.
Thank you for your Comment, You can find the thick shrink wrap on Amazon in shorter pieces but this is what i get in 4ft lengths because i use alot of it.www.amazon.com/Black-Heavy-Adhesive-Lined-Shrink-Tubing/dp/B00NVDFQWU
So with using that controller and what not listed in the description, how do you go about running two whips to sync and run it to a battery what do I need to do from the plug sticking out the whip? Thank you!!
You could go about it a couple of different ways. The remote will work with both whips so if they are both powered on at the same time changing the modes will change them at the same time. If you manage to get them un synced unplug one and change it to the mode you desire then power off and then turn the power switch off on your car plug the other one back in and you should be all set.
Do I just cut that plug off and hard wire them both to the battery? Or what do I do about the plug in order to run it to the battery? Thanks for your reply man it helps a lot!
Well you could do that if you don't need to remove your whips often or you could just use the male plug that goes to the female plug like these. www.amazon.com/X-group-20pack-Pigtail-Connectors-Surveillance/dp/B0725BCVH1 and just wire them up to the same switch on your car.
@DMAX909 Very informative. Thankyou. Requesting some advice. I have a 10 foot, two piece whip which would require almost 9.3 meters of ws2811, 60 led/meter strip to cover it entirely. I stay in Dubai and the desert drive whips must be longer than usual. A 5 meter strip can cover the lower half of the whip. Question is, when i inject power to the second strip, can i draw the power from the same Dc 12v driver or should i use a separate driver?
I would run separate power and ground wires under the first strip up to the second stip. You could run it from the first power source. Be sure and watch my part two video on my channel
Yes I have a controller I have custom ordered I use that does brakes, turn signals, and reverse light and then goes back to sequence when those modes are not being currently used.
Hi do you have a link to where you can buy the power/ground supply connectors? Looks like I need a connector to the controller for power and to the whips itself?
I'm not sure i understand your question. I usually solder everything between the controller and whip as for the connection from the vehicle to the controller i use these. www.amazon.com/Pigtail-Female-Connectors-Security-Adapter/dp/B07C7VSRBG i hope this answers your questions, Feel free to reach out to me with any others you might have.
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.
For bench testing I'm using a $30 amazon special 12volt 30amp power supply. They are just connected to a 12volt circuit on the vehicles no power supply needed.
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.
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.
Does the lights you used come with the controller? I looked at your link and I could'nt figure out if it had one with it or not... How many different light functions does the controller have. Thanks
Great question, I know this is possible with 50/50 chips. However I'm not sure this can be done using this controller and ws2811 chips that I've used in this video. I'm sure it's possible but you would need to use a different controller and then program this feature in using software like led edit.
I don't actually have a store or website i sell these at. Everyone that has one i know personally. However if you really wanted some we could work it out on PayPal i suppose.
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 was a roll of 150 led's. I know you can get them in 300, so thats twice the led's in the same roll, would you stay away form that or would it be fine. also if I did two of these can they be synced together somehow
It's possible however there is a few factors at play once you close the separation of LEDs by adding more per foot it will start blending colors at a distance and will look way different than one with less LEDs. Most importantly after around 150 LEDs you need to start power injection if you want to run solid whites, without it the whites will fade to amber at the top of string. Hope this helps.
Hi! im looking forward to making 2 of my one for my 4 wheeler. I just one question about the controller. what adapter can you get so you can run wire from a 12 volt battery source to power the controller?
@@MrRICKDAWG4444 I was wondering this same thing..how do you wire it into that round plug though..do you just cut that off and splice into a power and a ground?
@@MrRICKDAWG4444 but, I noticed that you are plugging it into the wall for power, how can I make so the I can power the controller with a 12v power source?
@@andyfonseca9265 the plug i have in the wall is just a 12volt converter. you can take the two wires from the controller and put them to power and ground on a 12volt circuit anyway you like. Hope this helps.
Yes, you'll want to use a ws2811 bluetooth controller though instead of the one i used in the video. They are quite a bit bigger so you'll want to mount the controller on your vehicle somewhere, you can also splice the wires to two whips so they stay in sync. Making your own pattern can be made with led programs from your laptop and transferred to a SD card that will go into your controller it's pretty easy if you have some computer knowledge. Best of luck
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.
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.
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. Is it possible to use the same controller that you break it down from? Say Vigilante? thanks again for the great video
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.
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.
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
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
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.
Are you limited to the 300 presets that are already programmed in?
Can I create my own effect? For example I would like to see RED - WHITE - BLUE - WHITE, for July 4th.
Can I use multiple colors and specify the order of the colors?
Can I delete some of the 300 factory presets, in order to replace with my own presets?
Can I save my own preset as number 301?
Is there software that I can use on my computer to create these changes? Or am I limited to the remote control?
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
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
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.
where can we get the rod and bolting materials from and the black glue heat Shrink ,
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.
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
@@MrRICKDAWG4444 😆😆
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?
@@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.
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?
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
Do you use two controllers? One for each whip? Or just tie two whips to one controller.
Great video though. Very good step by step... Thanks..
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 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.
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!!!
For the leds strips can i just cut it and put a cable straight to the batterys??
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
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.
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
Can you connect 2 whips together with out losing brightness ? or how could you do that
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💪
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.
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.
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
Planning to make a RV "Camp Locator LED Whip" and decided to use a 4', 1/2" copper pipe with 3/4" to 1/2" base connector....do you see any issues with this?
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.
Wanting to do this and have a CB connected to the antenna as well. Will the LED lights cause a distortion at all?
Yes i would dedicate another antenna for the radio because it will mess up your SWR's and possibly hurt the finals in your radio.
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.
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
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! 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 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
Where can I buy the heat shrink at in a store like parts store or something??
Can i controll them with the phone?? And how you set it up
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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
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.
Great video, thanks
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
Good video. What did you use for the top of the whip to seal it?
Just a 3/8 cap then the shrink wrap seals it water tight.
And if i wanted a pair would i have to by the two wireless controllers? Or could i just connect them together to one.
I build them differently when syncing a pair. But yes you splice one controller to both whips.
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.
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
😮 can i buy a couple 3ft whip?
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
I am TH-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
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
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.
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.
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
Great video, what do you use for the vehicle side of that plug and is it waterproof?
I use these 5.5 connectors that you can get here.www.amazon.com/43x2pcs-Connectors-Security-Lighting-MILAPEAK/dp/B072BXB2Y8
I don't believe they're waterproof but i have never ran into a issue when they do get wet.
So you don’t need to run a power supply at all for this set up? I ordered the same connectors but also had the same question. Is it safe to just ground it to the vehicle, then run to a in line fused power to a toggle switch and then power up with remote or do to need a power supply just like one for in home use?
Long as you order 12volt leds you wont need a power supply. You could ground at the whip and run one wire if you want. Just make sure its a good ground.
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.
What size black heat shrink and clear did you use? Also, if we are wiring up two whips, we can run both sets to one controller, correct?
I use 7/8 for the clear and 1"-1/8 for the black all of it 3 to1 shrinkage. Yes one controller can run both whips long as you don't exceed like 2024 pixels i believe.
@@MrRICKDAWG4444 Do you have a link to the thick rubber black stuff? Im not seeing it on amazon.
www.amazon.com/Black-Heavy-Adhesive-Lined-Shrink-Tubing/dp/B00NVDFQWU
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 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 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?
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 TH-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
Are they Bluetooth controllable? Excellent video enjoyed watching it.
The controller i used in the video was not bluetooth capable because the customer wanted more modes. With a bluetooth controller you are limited on modes, however one could use a bluetooth controller in this application but would need to mount it on the vehicle somewhere instead of in the whip because they are a bit bigger.
Thanks, can you sync them together if running dual whips?
Yes you can. Just splice all the wires together.
Ok i went through alot of the comments and i seen the shrink wrap size but cant find it again. What size for the black base and the clear.
1.25" for the black and 1" for the clear. All of it 3to1 shrink rate.
Can you send me a link to get everything thing you got
Great video man very helpful thanks a lot
Right on man. Thank you
Where did u find the thick shrink wrap u used on the bottom of the whip???? And also great job on the video !!!
Thank you for your Comment, You can find the thick shrink wrap on Amazon in shorter pieces but this is what i get in 4ft lengths because i use alot of it.www.amazon.com/Black-Heavy-Adhesive-Lined-Shrink-Tubing/dp/B00NVDFQWU
Thx for info ..... u convinced me with ur video to try to build 2 for my sxs.... thx again
You're welcome it's super easy. Feel free to reach out to me for any other questions you might have in your construction.
So with using that controller and what not listed in the description, how do you go about running two whips to sync and run it to a battery what do I need to do from the plug sticking out the whip? Thank you!!
You could go about it a couple of different ways. The remote will work with both whips so if they are both powered on at the same time changing the modes will change them at the same time. If you manage to get them un synced unplug one and change it to the mode you desire then power off and then turn the power switch off on your car plug the other one back in and you should be all set.
Do I just cut that plug off and hard wire them both to the battery? Or what do I do about the plug in order to run it to the battery? Thanks for your reply man it helps a lot!
Well you could do that if you don't need to remove your whips often or you could just use the male plug that goes to the female plug like these. www.amazon.com/X-group-20pack-Pigtail-Connectors-Surveillance/dp/B0725BCVH1 and just wire them up to the same switch on your car.
@DMAX909 Very informative. Thankyou.
Requesting some advice. I have a 10 foot, two piece whip which would require almost 9.3 meters of ws2811, 60 led/meter strip to cover it entirely. I stay in Dubai and the desert drive whips must be longer than usual.
A 5 meter strip can cover the lower half of the whip. Question is, when i inject power to the second strip, can i draw the power from the same Dc 12v driver or should i use a separate driver?
I would run separate power and ground wires under the first strip up to the second stip. You could run it from the first power source. Be sure and watch my part two video on my channel
@@MrRICKDAWG4444 The second video answered all doubts i had.
Thankyou . 👍🏻💐
Nice. Glad I could help
Have you made any with turn signals and brake light?
Yes I have a controller I have custom ordered I use that does brakes, turn signals, and reverse light and then goes back to sequence when those modes are not being currently used.
Hi do you have a link to where you can buy the power/ground supply connectors? Looks like I need a connector to the controller for power and to the whips itself?
I'm not sure i understand your question. I usually solder everything between the controller and whip as for the connection from the vehicle to the controller i use these. www.amazon.com/Pigtail-Female-Connectors-Security-Adapter/dp/B07C7VSRBG i hope this answers your questions, Feel free to reach out to me with any others you might have.
DMAX909 thanks that’s what I needed. I missed the part where you soldered them.
Great Video! Awesome!
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.
What power supply are you using for wall and vehicle?
For bench testing I'm using a $30 amazon special 12volt 30amp power supply. They are just connected to a 12volt circuit on the vehicles no power supply needed.
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.
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.
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.
Does the lights you used come with the controller? I looked at your link and I could'nt figure out if it had one with it or not... How many different light functions does the controller have. Thanks
The controllers are sold separately. Depending on the controller you choose can have couple hundred functions
@@MrRICKDAWG4444 Great, Thank you! Cant wait to start mine....
Definitely. Best of luck my dude.
Where could I get jusy the pole and quick connect?
Can you hook a wire to to make it go red when you hit your bake lights?
Great question, I know this is possible with 50/50 chips. However I'm not sure this can be done using this controller and ws2811 chips that I've used in this video. I'm sure it's possible but you would need to use a different controller and then program this feature in using software like led edit.
What do you do when you want 2 whips. Ive seen the bigger boxes with 2 ports but do they make what your showing with 2 ports?
Well it's possible to sync two whips using this controller or you could just use a a bigger controller mounted externally.
@@MrRICKDAWG4444 yea I've done that before works fine. I liked the sleakness of your set up. Do you ship these by chance?
I have problems heating them they dont work properly after shrinking bc of the heat.
I don't actually have a store or website i sell these at. Everyone that has one i know personally. However if you really wanted some we could work it out on PayPal i suppose.
Can you add a link to the heavy, thick-walled shrink tubing?
I belive the link is on the second whip video for the thick shrink wrap
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.
Hey where are you located at love your work bro👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽
Beaumont, CA
this was a roll of 150 led's. I know you can get them in 300, so thats twice the led's in the same roll, would you stay away form that or would it be fine. also if I did two of these can they be synced together somehow
It's possible however there is a few factors at play once you close the separation of LEDs by adding more per foot it will start blending colors at a distance and will look way different than one with less LEDs. Most importantly after around 150 LEDs you need to start power injection if you want to run solid whites, without it the whites will fade to amber at the top of string. Hope this helps.
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.
Hi! im looking forward to making 2 of my one for my 4 wheeler. I just one question about the controller. what adapter can you get so you can run wire from a 12 volt battery source to power the controller?
Basically anything. On quads i like to splice it to the taillight so it's powered when i turn on the lights.
@@MrRICKDAWG4444 I was wondering this same thing..how do you wire it into that round plug though..do you just cut that off and splice into a power and a ground?
@@MrRICKDAWG4444 but, I noticed that you are plugging it into the wall for power, how can I make so the I can power the controller with a 12v power source?
@@andyfonseca9265 the plug i have in the wall is just a 12volt converter. you can take the two wires from the controller and put them to power and ground on a 12volt circuit anyway you like. Hope this helps.
@@MrRICKDAWG4444 do you strip the wire with the round plug?
Can you control thos whips with a phone and make ur own light patterns?
Yes, you'll want to use a ws2811 bluetooth controller though instead of the one i used in the video. They are quite a bit bigger so you'll want to mount the controller on your vehicle somewhere, you can also splice the wires to two whips so they stay in sync. Making your own pattern can be made with led programs from your laptop and transferred to a SD card that will go into your controller it's pretty easy if you have some computer knowledge. Best of luck