Making your own F1 RC blinking hazard lights.

I bought set of lights from the RC shop that were supposed to be blinking lights for F1 cars. But to my disappointment it didn’t blink at all and needed an additional special switch to be purchased for it to work. The manufacturer also stopped producing this item so I was unable to get it. This is when I decided to make my very own blinking light instead.

If you want to make one for your self this is what you will need. 

1. One 3v-5v blinking red LED bulb from an electronics store. If it can handle up to 5v will be ideal, because it will be able to handle the volts from the receiver without the need to solder a resister to it.
2. A receiver wire from your receiver to the LED light. Make sure to ask for a connector that is suited for your particular brand receiver from the hobby store.
3. One extension wire if the line is too short with some necessary adaptors.    

Here is what they look like.

Everything you need to buy.

Cut and insert blinking LED bulb in here check the polarity.

Cut the LED wire to 6mm. Note: The longer stem is positive

Use this part to connect and disconnect  your LED. 

Power supply for your lights.

Easy on and off for light. 

Great fit in the available opening on the F104 rear wing.

This version doesn't use a resister and doesn't require any soldering. The life span of the LED bulb may be shortened if it receives high volts from the receiver. I hadn't any need to replace my LED using a micro receiver. Anyway a simple solution for adding realism to your F104.