Hardware Status LEDs

The cluster focuses on discussions about status or power LEDs on hardware devices being too bright or annoying, with suggestions for dimming, software control, covering, or alternative designs.

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Gonzih Jul 20, 2015 View on HN

Isn't it a bit too much for an LED light?

rbanffy Feb 18, 2021 View on HN

I'd pay extra for green LEDs...

boardwaalk Apr 10, 2021 View on HN

Acting like the LED not being bright is a /negative/ thing is odd to me. Why would you care if it’s lit up unless you’re investigating an issue and you’re right in front of it anyways? Just seems well designed to me.

gubneor May 16, 2023 View on HN

Better control over the power LED would be good -- its blinding in certain environments

hooverd Jun 25, 2024 View on HN

Maybe you could only run the green-red leds at nighttime?

kenniskrag Jul 23, 2021 View on HN

also with LED? I though you reduce the light by letting then blink really fast.

teekert Jun 15, 2021 View on HN

There are probably cases with small leds.

_boffin_ Sep 23, 2021 View on HN

Why the LEDs? I just don't understand.

anonymfus Dec 19, 2013 View on HN

May be solution could be putting all useful for troubleshooting and annoying in everyday use LEDs under special cover.

antihero Dec 18, 2012 View on HN

Why not use one LED and just vary the brightness?