MOTM

Well ok  - since I'm the only guy on this list now, I'll just post 
stuff, then I'll read it a few hours later - to see whats new :)

I received a large parts order yesterday of LEDs.  I finally had to 
get some RGBs, blues, oranges, and aquas, etc...As I'm doing the 
Tellun Corp mod for the MOTM-800s (3 of them). amoung some other 
secret projects - 

I've found that the aqua leds make great 'envelope' indicators as 
they really change color depending on current applied.  They go from 
a sorta blue to green and look great for this application!   just an 
FYI for all ya little light fanatics out there.  I know there are a 
few!!!

Also, I'm putting in an RGB for the random out on the S/H motm 
module - it changes color, obviously dependent upon the random 
voltage present - another neat little light show.

These RGBs are also great for getting any particualr color then 
just 'locking it in' at that value.  Really nice purples, etc...

Well, I know there are some quite against the LED thing at all - but 
I just cannot noodle around with a big old modular without 
some "visual entertainment" also !!  and actually they do provide a 
functional aspect too - its not ALL for the bells and whistles 
thing...really - 

Lastly - and I hope not to start this thread up again but: awhile 
back the heated 'blue led' debate seems to rest upon the fact that 
they're too bright and tend to blind you!  This is not good.  While I 
cannot find a blue LED that does NOT have a clear lense - I've found 
that dipping it in acetone or some such evil chemical (I thingk I 
used MEK), can give you a frosted effect which tones down the 
piercing nature of these little buggers.  and then just series 
resistance the thing to tone down the brightness if need be - for 
whatever its worth... 

I'll be reading this in a few hours just to see whats been posted - 
laughs.

Best to all,

Rog