My touch pro mod - L.E.Ds

[apristel]

that shiz is pimp.

[hibby50]

Originally Posted by Automaton

Is it possible to use a sharpie to color the phone icons themselves from inside rather than the LEDs? Would this make them show up in color even when the LED isn't on?

Great thought!

OP: Amazing! I never do any hardware mods though...

[bigshady]

Originally Posted by Automaton

Is it possible to use a sharpie to color the phone icons themselves from inside rather than the LEDs? Would this make them show up in color even when the LED isn't on?

If your talking about the white rubber under the icons I think that might work real well. Someone try it and post some pics.

[skruff77]

very very nice. now all i need to do is find out how to open my touch pro.

[tbot]

well when I get my other phone I just ordered I will start working on my diamond and seeing about coloring the white rubber and seeing how that works out. I just can't afford right now to be with out a phone lol.

[[sammich]]

Originally Posted by robertkmagill

I just did the mod with some magic markers
Took me about 10 mins to dissasemble, re-assemble.
Although its about 75% as bright as stock, Its
"Just" right :P Here is a Blurricam pic:

Ok, so I used your suggestion and I colored the LED's with sharpie. Except, they came out very light [see image] I want them to be vibrant like yours! [esp. the end key]

How did you make those colors so deep?

The sharpies I used are pictured:









Sorry they're blurry... It may look red, but its really pink/pastel-like

Ideas? Do I use a darker sharpie? These are BRAND NEW markers!

[Exil3d]

Originally Posted by robertkmagill

I just did the mod with some magic markers
Took me about 10 mins to dissasemble, re-assemble.
Although its about 75% as bright as stock, Its
"Just" right :P Here is a Blurricam pic:

HAHAAH! Forget soldering.! This the way to go!!!!!!

[robertkmagill]

Oopsie.. Forgot to add that in

You have to "Layer" the marker coloring..
When you color the leds, Just "Blot" them
with the tip of the marker. Let each layer
dry before doing another. It takes about 4
blots to get a nice and deep color. If you
just colored them like you normally use a
marker, Or pen for that matter.. Then every
time you pass over the same spot, The
marker "Wipes" off the previous spot..
Thats why you have to just "Blot" it.
Or, its called "Dabbing".. meethinks?

[robertkmagill]

Originally Posted by Exil3d

Wow... will crayolas work?

No Silly.. But, Testors Model paint will or nail polish...
Just make sure you try it one thin layer at a time.

[[sammich]]

Originally Posted by robertkmagill

Oopsie.. Forgot to add that in

You have to "Layer" the marker coloring..
When you color the leds, Just "Blot" them
with the tip of the marker. Let each layer
dry before doing another. It takes about 4
blots to get a nice and deep color. If you
just colored them like you normally use a
marker, Or pen for that matter.. Then every
time you pass over the same spot, The
marker "Wipes" off the previous spot..
Thats why you have to just "Blot" it.
Or, its called "Dabbing".. meethinks?

Ok THANKS! I'll try that and post when I'm done.