[Mike Copioli]

Originally Posted by Doug G

It sounds like you mean that the LEDs are for the custom box - but again you can't wire power to anything that connects to the OI!! But if you want the LED's for aesthetics or to look cool - go for it. We're thinking of hooking up some neons in our box.

You are allowed to power devices from the joystick ports. You may use the led outputs and the 5vaux pin. The issues is that even with those pins available for power, they will provide a minimum amount of current.