ElektroLumens
Flashlight Enthusiast
I put together a triple Luxeon Star StarLux flashlight tonight. Super bright!
StarLux TripleStar
Wayne J.
StarLux TripleStar
Wayne J.
StarLux TripleStar, by Elektro Lumens
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Whoa! Bright! Very bright. Niccccccccccce......
[twidles his thumbs]...
Sort'a makes me wonder what can be possible with a reflector the size of the maxabeams or that of a regular spotlight... talk about "projected beam"...
[twidles his thumbs]...
Sort'a makes me wonder what can be possible with a reflector the size of the maxabeams or that of a regular spotlight... talk about "projected beam"...
hotfoot
Flashlight Enthusiast
Very nice work, Elektrolumens!
The mounting baffle you're using looks very interesting indeed - very unlike other mods out there. Is is custom made?
And how was it aligning the optics to get optimum focus - there are 3 of them there! Kinda reminds me of what is like to balance a twin-carb engine...
The mounting baffle you're using looks very interesting indeed - very unlike other mods out there. Is is custom made?
And how was it aligning the optics to get optimum focus - there are 3 of them there! Kinda reminds me of what is like to balance a twin-carb engine...
Rothrandir
Flashaholic
come on wayne! you can't just flaunt a new light with out measurements and beamshots...
ElektroLumens
Flashlight Enthusiast
Hotfoot, Rothrandir,
This is the StarLux flashlight I sell. I made a heat sink plate, which sits in the head. I carefully placed 3 emitters so the optics would all fit in nicely, drilled holes for the wires, and soldered each emitter. I poured an epoxy mix in to secure the place, and possibly help sink the heat a bit better. The lens is the lens which comes with the flashlight, which presses in. I recently purchased a shop floor press, without which I could not do this mod.
The 3 lights align perfectly into one beam, just the same as the other double and triple LS mods I've done. It draws about 1.5 amps. (Note: The current is divided evenly between each emitter, so each emitter pulls about 500mA). I measured 1170 lux. This is not a tiny hot spot, but a flood of light. I assume it would be at least 60 lumens. It should be 6.75 watts of light. All I can say is it is bright.
Beamshots? Well, I finished up last night about 1:00am, and didn't feel up to doing beamshots.
I plan to put it up on eBay today.
Should this be a flashlight I offer for sale on a regular basis?
Wayne J.
www.elektrolumens.com
This is the StarLux flashlight I sell. I made a heat sink plate, which sits in the head. I carefully placed 3 emitters so the optics would all fit in nicely, drilled holes for the wires, and soldered each emitter. I poured an epoxy mix in to secure the place, and possibly help sink the heat a bit better. The lens is the lens which comes with the flashlight, which presses in. I recently purchased a shop floor press, without which I could not do this mod.
The 3 lights align perfectly into one beam, just the same as the other double and triple LS mods I've done. It draws about 1.5 amps. (Note: The current is divided evenly between each emitter, so each emitter pulls about 500mA). I measured 1170 lux. This is not a tiny hot spot, but a flood of light. I assume it would be at least 60 lumens. It should be 6.75 watts of light. All I can say is it is bright.
Beamshots? Well, I finished up last night about 1:00am, and didn't feel up to doing beamshots.
I plan to put it up on eBay today.
Should this be a flashlight I offer for sale on a regular basis?
Wayne J.
www.elektrolumens.com
ElektroLumens
Flashlight Enthusiast
I now have this flashlight up on eBay:
StarLux TripleStar on eBay
Here is a beam shot. Not much use for comparison, but it sort of shows how bright this light is.
Beam Shot
Wayne J.
www.elektrolumens.com
StarLux TripleStar on eBay
Here is a beam shot. Not much use for comparison, but it sort of shows how bright this light is.
Beam Shot
Wayne J.
www.elektrolumens.com
Rothrandir
Flashaholic
sounds like a good idea, but as everything else, i suppose it all comes down to what it will cost...
if you do start selling them...send me one to review!
if you do start selling them...send me one to review!
Wayne,
It's a winner, man! Battery load vs. beam spread vs. lumens vs. parts cost is simple fabulous, just great. I have been thinking along these lines for quite a while. In fact it may be THE ideal utility and survival combination. Personally I am doing the same thing but with 6AA's. You're going to be quitting your day gig after this one!
What's the mix on that epoxy, if I may, it looks so white, and what do you need a drill press for on it?
It's a winner, man! Battery load vs. beam spread vs. lumens vs. parts cost is simple fabulous, just great. I have been thinking along these lines for quite a while. In fact it may be THE ideal utility and survival combination. Personally I am doing the same thing but with 6AA's. You're going to be quitting your day gig after this one!
