Changing/adjusting overly-bright LEDs in pedals?

[AinsleyWalker]

I've had a MuTron MicroTron IV on my board for years, it's great but I've finally had enough of the stupidly bright LEDs.
Anyone know anything about replacing/adjusting LEDs? Thought I'd ask here before I go back to work and can ask some technicians.

And Happy New Year 👍

 

Edited 16 hours ago by AinsleyWalker

[SimonK]

My keeley compressor has a similar problem (also blue) so I've put some masking tape over the LED. You can still see when it is on, but can also make out the settings. Otherwise simply open it up and solder on a different LED?

[AinsleyWalker]

9 minutes ago, SimonK said:

My keeley compressor has a similar problem (also blue) so I've put some masking tape over the LED. You can still see when it is on, but can also make out the settings. Otherwise simply open it up and solder on a different LED?

 

Yeah I may get some replacement LEDs, if that's the easiest solution (other than tape etc). I wasn't sure if they could be internally adjusted.

 

Will do some reading into what kind/rating etc LED will be best. 

Edited 16 hours ago by AinsleyWalker

[Geek99]

Just use tape - add layers till you get the desired effect 

[itu]

Paint pen, nail lacquer... extra resistor in series with the LED. A trimmer would let you dial in the right amount of light. 

Edited 10 hours ago by itu

[rwillett]

14 hours ago, Geek99 said:

Just use tape - add layers till you get the desired effect 

Black insulating or gaffer tape with a pin pick in works. Also non white masking tape. 

[ped]

These are good as long as you have room around the LED. They also do simple white ones. 

 

https://shop.warwick.de/en/rockboard-by-warwick-mounting-accessoriesrockboard-jewel-led-damper-small-defractive-cover-for-bright-leds-5-pcs.