Re: Modified an Oveready 6V Lantern
Hmm, so far I've only used them to make small lenses so perhaps you're right. Anyhow, I'll give a try for a lens similar to this test out ur theory. Not shooting for optimal clarity here so this stuff fits the bill. But yes -> from my experience CD cases...
Re: Modified an Oveready 6V Lantern
Excellent mod. I think I'm going to dig up my old orange Eveready 6V lantern & revive it too. Also if you don't mind going lowtech -> I've made a few plastic lens by upcycling clear CD plastic jewel cases. Perhaps you can forgo your order of lexan & use...
Q: does one use a decent/nice DMM to read the current? My sub $10 DMM gives me a current reading of zero on all settings.
I scrapped quickly one together with two L44 button cells(for a supposedly 3.10V) and a project leftover 2 ohm resistor + one generic 5mm LED. It is WAY too bright. I'll...
try using a fine gauge of solid copper wire (~26 gauge should be fine. I wouldn't go too fine or current will suffer.) Before soldering -> pound the wire to shape it as flat as you can.
Hope that helps,
AZ