Quick Specs

12vdc

Printed Circuit Board (PCB)

Power Lead Wire

3M® VHB Tape + Adhesion Primer

Common Cathode LEDs

Dimmable

Operating Conditions + Restrictions

RGB: 7 Pre-Set Colors

Single Color vs Multi-Color LEDs

Lumens

Boogey Lights® LOW-PROFILE flexible surface mounted LED strips have between 3 and 300, hi-intensity 5050 super bright tri-chip LEDs depending upon how ordered. IP65 rated. They are heat resistant (~ 165 degrees fahrenheit), waterproof and easily cleaned for maintenance free operation. LED strips are NOT intended for use in salt-water applications or to be submersed in water for extended periods of time. These are not marine grade LED lights which fall into another lighting classification. There are approximately 18.3 LEDs per foot (300 / 197" x 12) - although we suggest rounding up to 19 per foot when doing amperage calculations. Scroll down to see a conversion chart showing the # of LEDs to Length (in inches).  See product configuration for available configuration options. RGBW, RGBA and RGBWW low-profile strips use a combination of 5050 chips for RGB and 2835 chips for the W, A and WW diodes. On the RGB LED strip, the color 'white' created by mixing equal parts Red + Green + Blue is a COOL WHITE with a 6000 Kelvin temperature. The color 'white' created by lighting the fourth diode on the RGBW strip is a WARM WHITE with a 2400 Kelvin temperature. The RGBWW led strips offer both a Warm White led chip (2400K) and a Natural White led chip (4500k). See photos below of these shades of white each of these led strips creates.

Boogey Lights® low profile LED strips are thin; made for easy-to-conceal placement which make them ideal for accent lighting applications. They are IP65 rated. The RGB and Single color low profile LED strip width is a little longer than 3/8" (10mm). RGBW, RGBA and RGBWW width is about 1/2" (12mm). Height is 3/16" (4mm). Lengths of the low profile LED strips vary based on the number of LEDs ordered. See product configuration. In all cases, the maximum length of a low profile LED strip is 16'. If you need to go longer you can add multiple strips. Important to note that the length listed is the actual LED strip that touches the mounting surface. There is an additional 1/2" or so of space required to make room for the power-lead that attaches to the LED strip. Make sure your measurements allow for this additional space. 

The LOW PROFILE LED STRIP can be cut every 3 LEDs. See details on how to cut our LOW PROFILE LED strips here.

NOTE: Potential DOT issues notwithstanding, our Low Profile LED light strips should not be mounted on motor vehicles running at highway speeds facing foward unless they are mounted inside of an enclosure or have some other protective shield in front of them. The high wind speeds constantly beating against the strips coupled with dirt, rain, snow, etc will eventually pierce the epoxy coating and allow water to intrude inside the LED strip causing the strip to fail prematurely. Low Profile strips mounted and/or used this way are not covered under warranty.

When choosing a mounting location, make sure the LOW PROFILE LED strip is mounted in a location where it is protected. These LOW PROFILE LED strips will not withstand a direct hit from a rock, chain, road debris or any other blunt object. Doing so will damage the LED strip beyond repair. One option to protect them is to mount the LOW PROFILE LED strip to this ALUMINUM CHANNEL with optional PLASTIC DIFFUSER. Not only does it protect the LED strip from damage, it provides for a nice professional look especially in situations where the LED strip is mounted in a location that is in plain view. You can READ MORE about mounting our LOW Profile LED strips inside these aluminum channels here.

Low Profile Strip Images

Low Profile Strip Packaging

Boogey Lights® HEAVY DUTY LED strip configuration of these surface mounted LEDs are only available in these five fixed lengths: 15 LEDs (~12" long), 30 LEDs (~ 22" long), 45 LEDs (~ 32" long), 60 LEDs (~ 42" long) and 75 LEDs (~ 52" long). The Heavy Duty LED strips cannot be made in longer sizes or custom lengths. IP67 rated. They are heat resistant (~ 165 degrees fahrenheit), waterproof and easily cleaned for maintenance free operation. LED strips are NOT intended for use in salt-water applications or to be submersed in water for extended periods of time.These are not marine grade LED lights which fall into another lighting classification. They include a ~32"-34" 22awg power lead permanently attached to one end.

Boogey Lights® HEAVY DUTY LEDS strips attach to the mounting surface with 3M® double-sided VHB tape already applied to the back of each strip. Note too they include a screw hole on each end (see photos below). That plastic end cap where the screw hole is can be cut back if needed to fit in tight spots. You'll lose the screw hole of course but it will pick up 1" to 1.5" in overall length. Important to note that 3M Adhesion Primer MUST be used when mounting these strips if you want them to stay stuck. These Heavy Duty LED strips are IP67 rated and use the same LEDs and PCB as our low-profile LEDs however they're encased in rubber for more protection.  This makes them wider and taller than our low profile strips.  RGB and Single color Heavy Duty LED strip width is 15mm (~5/8") wide and 8mm (~3/8") tall. The RGBA (RGB + Amber) Heavy Duty LED strip width is 17mm (~3/4") wide and 8mm (~3/8") tall. The length varies based on the configuration selected and the number of LEDs. The number of LEDs currently offered in our Heavy Duty strips are: 15, 30, 45, 60 and 75.   Scroll down to see a conversion chart showing the # LEDS to length for these strips. 

Heavy Duty LED Strip Images

Heavy Duty LED Strip Packaging

Appropriately sizing the components in your lighting system is critical. Making sure your lighting system doesn't exceed the amperage ratings of each individual component is essential. Scroll down for our amperage data chart that details amperage draw per led for both our low profile and heavy duty led light series. We list amperage draws on two input voltages: 12.5vdc and 13.5vdc. If you're wiring your lights to a vehicle that has a charging mechanism (e.g. alternator), that input voltage will likely increase particularly as RPMs increase.  It's not unusual for an alternator to charge the battery at a rate of 14 vdc depending upon the vehicle. Increasing the input voltage to the LED Controller/LEDs will also increase the amperage draw of those LEDs. We always suggest measuring actual amperage drawn for your particular installation to make sure it's fused and wired appropriately. If you are not familiar with DC electricity and how to measure both voltage and amperage draw, we urge you to seek the assistance of someone who does. Improperly sized circuits can cause fires and/or damage other electrical systems in your vehicle.   Note: For our LOW PROFILE and HEAVY DUTY LED strips, there are approximately 18.3 LEDs per foot (300 LEDs / 197" x 12" per foot). For circuit planning purposes, we suggest rounding up to 19 per foot (or even 20) when doing amperage calculations. Always best to be conservative when doing electrical circuit calculations.

There are approximately 18.3 LEDs per foot (300 LEDs / 197" x 12" per foot). For circuit planning purposes, we suggest rounding up to 19 per foot (or even 20) when doing amperage calculations. Always best to be conservative when doing electrical circuit calculations.

The Dual Color LED configuration uses our RGBA LED strip but instead of pairing that LED strip with an RGB LED controller, we hard wire a combination of one, two or all three of the RGB diodes (red, green or blue) along with the AMBER diode to one three position switch (on-off-on) or two on/off switches. One switch operates the primary color diode(s). The other switch operates the amber diode. There are a total of seven Dual Color configuration options: RED+AMBER, GREEN+AMBER, BLUE+AMBER, MAGENTA+AMBER, YELLOW+AMBER, CYAN+AMBER, WHITE+AMBER. With a Dual Color configuration you don't need an LED Controller. Instead, you only need two switches (and relays); one to control each color. Here's a link to the wiring diagram for DUAL COLOR leds. You can also find it on many of our product pages.

Customers will often ask us to describe what a particular LED color looks like. Truth is, it's not possible to accurately describe what a specific LED color looks like. Why? Because there are a number of factors that impact how a particular LED color appears to the human eye. For starters, it's important to understand that Boogey Lights® are accent lights. With only a few exceptions, our lighting systems are designed to be hidden from view. When installed properly, you'll never see the LED diodes/lighting fixtures themselves. You'll only see the glow reflecting off the surrounding surfaces coming from the LEDs. That means the color of the surface the LEDs are mounted to coupled with the color of the surfaces surrounding the LEDs will directly impact how the human eye perceives the color being reflected. A white surface for example will tend to brighten the color whereas a darker surface will tend to darken the color. Real word scenario: If the LEDs are shining downward on black pavement, the light reflecting off that black pavement will appear different than if on concrete which is a lighter material So for example, the LED color green will tend to look more like a "light green" when shining off of lighter color surfaces and more like a "dark green" when shining off of darker color surfaces. Same LEDs, same diodes but the human eye perceives the color reflected differently based on the color of the surrounding reflective surfaces.

When in doubt, dry mount. If you are looking for a specific color or are very picky about the LED color look you're trying to achieve, we strongly suggest dry mounting the LED strip in the location you're looking to light up and then powering up that strip temporarily with a 12vdc power source. That way you can see how the glow looks for your specific lighting product before committing to a specific LED color. It's really the only way to know how the light will appear.

A Word of Caution. The below photos are of our LEDs when viewed directly. With a rare exception, these LEDs will never be used in this manner. They're almost always mounted in such a way that you'll only see the glow from the LEDs reflecting off another surface. Keep this in mind when viewing the below photos.

The Problem with Photographing LEDs

It's not possible to capture LED color hues and brightness levels with a digital camera and then accurately reproduce those colors in a photograph the way the human eye sees and the brain interprets those same colors in person. To show a more accurate color hue, the brightness levels of the photos below have been severally restricted. In person, the light coming from these LED strips will appear significantly brighter to the point at which you should not look at them directly.

Our single color Magenta (Hot-Purple) LEDs are created using RGB LED strips. The BLUE and RED power leads of the RGB LED strips need to be wired together. The GREEN power lead is not used and should be capped. Lighting just the red + blue diodes in the RGB strip creates the magent/hot-purple color.

• G2 PLUS (RGB only)
• G2 SUPER (RGBxx)
• G2 HEAVY DUTY Single Zone (RGBxx)
• G2 HEAVY DUTY Dual Zone (RGBxx)

G2 PLUS

FEATURES

• RGB or Single Color
• Bluetooth + RF Wireless
• Two - RF Key Fobs, 4 button operation. Uses one MN27 12v battery (included with remote).
• 300 LED capacity
• Brake Flash Feature
• Single zone controller
• Measures 2-1/2" x 1-3/4" x 7/8"

G2 SUPER

FEATURES

• RGBxx or Single Color
• Bluetooth + RF Wireless
• G2 M7 RF Remote, 15 button operation. Use one CR2032 3v battery (included with remote).
• 900 RGB LED capacity
• 600 xx LED capacity
• Quick Switch Feature
• Single zone controller
• Measures 4-1/4" x 2-1/4" x 7/8"

G2 HEAVY DUTY: SINGLE ZONE

FEATURES

• RGBxx or Single Color
• Bluetooth + RF Wireless
• G2 M7 RF Remote, 15 button operation. Uses one CR2032 3v battery (included with remote).
• 1800 RGB LED capacity
• 1200 xx LED capacity
• Quick Switch Feature
• Single zone controller
• Measures 5.5" long x 3.25" wide and 1.5" high. Note that the overall length to accommodate room for wires is 7.5".

G2 HEAVY DUTY: DUAL ZONE

FEATURES

• RGBxx or Single Color
• Bluetooth + RF Wireless
• G2 M7 RF Remote, 15 button operation. Uses one CR2032 3v battery (included with remote).
• 3000 RGB LED capacity (1500 per zone)
• 2400 xx LED capacity (1200 per zone)
• Quick Switch Feature
• Dual zone controller. This DUAL ZONE LED controller allows you to segment your lighting system into two lighting zones. Each zone can be operated independently or together.
• Measures 5.5" long x 3.25" wide and 1.5" high. Note that the overall length to accommodate room for wires is 10".

GEN2 CONTROLLER FEATURES

An overview of features, capabilities and capacities of each of these four models appear in this chart.

All GEN2 LED Controllers offer BOTH Bluetooth + RF wireless control.  The PLUS version is offered in RGB only (3 channels output).  The remaining three versions are RGBxx capable with up to 5 channels of output.  The 'xx' refers to the ability to power up to 2 additional color channels or diodes ('xx' is in lower case on purpose to indicate they're being used as a variable).  Example:  RGBA = RGB + Amber.  RGBW = RGB + White (2400k). RGBWW = RGB + White(2400k) + White(4500k). You do not have to use all color output channels. Just make sure you cap off any of the color channels you aren't using. Photos of these controllers can be viewed in the product photo carousel of this page.   

COMBO = BLUETOOTH and RF Wireless Combined In ONE LED Controller. Our COMBO LED controllers combine the best of our RF and Bluetooth LED controllers into one simple to use LED controller. You can operate this controller with your Bluetooth enabled smart phone and our free smart phone APP (Android and IOS) OR use the included hand held RF wireless remote. With the included RF wireless remote you get all of the functionality to change between 7 pre-set colors (Red, Green, Blue, White, Light Blue, Lime Green/Yellow, Hot Pink/Purple) and functions of on/off, blending, strobing, breathing, flashing, fading and dimming. You can also use your Bluetooth enabled smart phone to create that custom look with over 16 million different color combinations plus three pre-sets with a RGB LED strip. If you're using the GEN2 controller with an RGBA, RGBW or RGBWW LED strip, you get additional color functions using the RF wireless remote and Bluetooth APP for the additional LED diodes.

NOTE: This is a wireless LED CONTROLLER. The hand held RF wireless remote control or the wireless Bluetooth APP is required to operate the lights:  on, off, dim, color changing, mode and function changes.  While the controller will power up in the last used settings, turning the lights on requires using the RF wireless remote or the Bluetooth APP.  

Brake Flash / Quick Switch Feature

All GEN2 LED controllers have either a Brake Flash or Quick Switch feature which can be triggered by applying 12vdc + to the YELLOW input wire to the LED Controller. Details are as follows: 

Brake Flash:  Available on our GEN2 PLUS LED Controller (the RGB only controller).  If hooked up, this feature instantly turns off whatever color is being displayed by the LED controller and only displays the color RED.  It's commonly used for motorcycle lighting applications as a safety feature.  To make it work on a motorcycle (or other motor vehicle), the yellow trigger wire is connected to the 12vdc brake light circuit on the vehicle.  Whenever the brakes are applied 12vdc power is sent to the controller via the yellow trigger wire and the RED leds attached to that controller turn on (and any other color – if on at the time – will be off).  When that 12vdc power to the yellow trigger wire is turned off, the LED controller goes back to the state it was in.

Quick Switch: The Quick Switch feature is available on our SUPER, HD SINGLE ZONE and HD DUAL ZONE LED Controllers (all RGBxx controllers).  It operates just like the Brake Flash feature except that instead of using the red led output wire, it uses the WHITE output wire.   Whatever color LED you have connected to the WHITE output wire is the color that will display when the Quick Switch is triggered with 12vdc +.  The most common use for this configuration is with commercial vehicles who want to be able to instantly turn off whatever color they're running and turn on a DOT compliant AMBER which is on our RGBA LED strips. For these installations, the yellow trigger wire is connected to a toggle switch or other wireless switch that activates the AMBER leds.   You can also do the same thing with the RGBW product.   When the Quick Switch trigger wire is not energized, the LED controller operates the RGBxx diodes normally.

POPULAR BLUETOOTH FEATURES IN GEN2

COUNTDOWN TIMER. Gives you the ability to turn off your Boogey Lights in X hours and Y minutes. To set this timer, the lights must be on and set the way you want them to look. Then, set your countdown time (hours and/or minutes). When you press the START button, the countdown timer begins. The lights will shut off when the countdown time reaches 0.

ON/OFF TIMER. Gives you the ability to turn your lights on and off at predetermined times every 24 hour cycle. When setting this timer the lights must be on and set the way you want them to look. Then set your on and off times using the APP. When you press SAVE, the lights will turn off. You can then close the APP. The lights will turn on and off at the times you programmed every 24 hours.

PROGRAMMABLE COLOR ROTATION. Gives you the ability to program the controller to display two or three colors of your choice and then rotate those colors in sequence. For example, let's say it's Fourth of July and you want your lights to rotate through the color sequence of RED, WHITE and BLUE . Or, perhaps your favorite sports team's colors are Red and White and you want your lights to rotate through a color sequence of RED and WHITE. You can also vary the speed of the sequence as well as the brightness. You can also choose from one of two different sequencing effect modes: BREATHING or ROLLING. Additionally, you can save these configurations in up to 3 presets per effect such that you're able to recall the lighting configuration with a press of a button.

Note that for either of the timers to work, the LED controller must have power. The LED controller does not have a 'memory'. The controller gets it's time reference from the phone when connected to the Bluetooth APP. If for any reason the controller loses power, the controller's time reference will be lost and any timers that were set will be disabled.

NOTE:  While these controllers are rated for a specific number of LED's your particular installation may affect the actual number of LED's you can run on these controllers. Be mindful of the amount of amperage you’re drawing through your lighting circuit and to not exceed the circuit component limitations. The amount of power (amps) you’re pulling through the circuit will vary based on a combination of three factors: 1) The number of LEDs in the circuit, 2) the amount of copper wire in the circuit and 3) the input voltage to the circuit. The amperage ratings for our controllers and LEDs assume 12.5 vdc input or less. If you're wiring your lights to a vehicle that has a charging mechanism (e.g. alternator), the input voltage will likely increase when the engine is on; particularly as RPMs increase. It's not unusual for an alternator to charge the battery at a rate of 13.5 to 14 vdc depending upon the vehicle. Increasing the input voltage to the LED Controller/LEDs will also increase the amperage draw of those LEDs because they’ll burn brighter.

MOUNTING ADVICE All Boogey Lights® LED Controllers are designed for use on all kinds of motor vehicles in all kinds of weather. They are water resistant and can be used outdoors. They are not however water proof. They should not be submerged in water or subjected to direct water contact for long periods of time. It's certainly OK for them to get wet though. For longevity and best performance, we recommend mounting the LED Controller in a location that will be protected from the elements and in particular, direct water contact. Note too the LED controller should be mounted in an area where there is sufficient air flow around the box to keep it from over-heating. This is particularly true if the number LEDs you have connected to the controller is within 25% of the controller's maximum capacity. The more LEDs you add, the hotter the LED controller will get particularly as it approaches maximum capacity.

Boogey Lights® LED controllers have a 1 year to 3 year, original owner limited product warranty depending upon the application and installation environment. Warranty does not cover batteries or the failure of a single wireless RF remote. 

- G2 M7 Remote uses one CR2032 3v alkaline battery (included with remote).
- KEY FOB Remote uses one MN27 12v alkaline battery (included with remote)

GEN2 CONTROLLER DOCUMENTATION

BLUETOOTH APPS FOR GEN2 CONTROLLERS

We have developed FREE Android and IOS APPs to work with this Generation 2 LED controller. Both are available now in their respective APP stores. Be sure you select the GEN2 APP as we also offer a GEN1 APP in both APP stores. Links to both are below. Documentation on how to use this GEN2 APP is available by clicking on the GEN2 BLUETOOTH APP navigation link on this product page.

    

ANDROID: Direct Download GEN2 APK File (V 1.0.4 SDK 33) for GEN2 LED Controllers
ANDROID: Direct Download GEN2 APK File (V 1.0.6 SDK 35) for GEN2 LED Controllers

The short answer is probably not. More importantly, we do not provide technical support on installations that use other manufacturer's components with Boogey Lights® products. All Boogey Lights® RGB (and RGBx, RGBxx) LED strips are COMMON CATHODE strips with the controller technology being POSITIVELY SWITCHED. This means that Boogey Lights® LED strips share a common ground. The controller switches on/off the positive (hot) side of the circuit similar to how every motorized vehicle in North America is wired. Just like your car, Boogey Lights® LED strips are only energized with power when they are in use. Without getting into the electrical weeds the advantage of this design is that it is more robust, more efficient, will last longer and provides a brighter glow. It also means there is less chance of the LED strip or controller shorting out, making it much safer. Of course it costs more to build a controller that switches all three, four or five of the positive channels of the circuit instead of the single negative channel. That's why most competitors use negatively switched controllers with common anode LED strips.

So if you're looking to pair Boogey Lights® LEDs with another manufacturer's controller (or vise versa), be sure you check with that manufacturer's specifications. It most situations it's unlikely they'll work with Boogey Lights®. Even if they do, be aware you're on your own in terms of technical support. Important to note too that attempting to use them with the wrong technology voids the warranty. Simply put, Boogey Lights® LEDs and Controllers are specifically built and designed to work with Boogey Lights® products.

RGBWW LEDs are designed to give the user the best of both RGB multi-color and a spectrum of white with the WW diodes on one single LED light strip. While the LED controller will allow you to turn on both the RGB and WW diodes together, the strip is not designed for both RGB and WW to be used together for prolonged use. When operating your RGBWW LEDs, we do not suggest turning both the RGB and WW leds on at the same time particularly on the brightest white setting possible. The reason is that with all 5 diodes lit on the brightest setting, the heat generated from the LED chips will burn the epoxy poly-urethane coating on the strip from the inside out giving the coating a yellow appearance which will in turn, give the LED colors a permanent yellowish tint which cannot be reversed.

You cannot create the colors ORANGE, AMBER or GOLD using RGB LEDs. If you want to know more about why, check out this page here on understanding the visible light spectrum and led technology. So what's the solution? To get something that looks more like orange (gold/amber) to the human eye using just RGB LEDs you need to mix equal amounts of RED + GREEN (actually just a bit less green since the human eye is more sensitive to green wavelengths). This will give you the color YELLOW. Then, increase the intensity of the RED just a little (or, pull back the green). This will essentially add a little red to the yellow to effectively mix a color that has an orange tint. It's not perfect but it's as close as you can get to the color orange using RGB led lights.

If you really want orange, a better option is to use our RGBA LED strip.  By mixing the Amber chip with the Red diode, you'll get a rich orange color.

The AMBER and RED single color LED strips are DOT COMPLIANT. They conform to applicable provisions of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 108 requirements. For more information on this topic, click the button below.

With only a few exceptions, we do not offer PURPLE LEDS for most of our light kits. The reason is that Purple LEDs are really ultra-violet LEDs. As such, they're not very bright and quite disappointing in terms of brightness. For those products where we do offer true PURPLE LEDs you'll see we warn customers about this issue. A good alternative to UV/Purple is MAGENTA (some call it a 'hot purple') which looks similar but has a brighter, pinkish tint. Magenta is available by mixing 100% RED + 100% BLUE which is what our single color Magenta is. You can also mix magenta using our RGB LEDs and an LED controller.

Installing accent lighting on your vehicle is not illegal. It's just like having a mobile phone with you while driving. Where and how you use either of these devices while driving may be restricted by law. We remind customers to check their local laws when it comes to driving or riding with accent lighting turned on. Keep in mind too that the laws for motorcycles, cars and trucks (or larger vehicles) are often different. More details here.

Here are some photos of how Boogey Lights LED strips are packaged.