DIVE LIGHTING LIBRARY

[lucca brassi]

TOGGLE SWITCH:

http://si.farnell.com/otto-controls/t7111b5/switch-spst-ip68/dp/1138735 (ON/OFF- for other posibilities check catalogue (ON-OFF-ON ; momentary ON-OFF-ON,......)

http://www.apem.com/toggles.html APEM USA - general

http://www.ottoexcellence.com/shop-by-department/toggle/ OTTO Excellence -USA

http://at.rs-online.com/ HALCYON TOGGLE SWITCH (rounded corners) Part No : 2508747454

datasheet ; EATON TOGGLE SWITCH code 7300K38 , 1PST (or SPST) , (30VDC/20A ); (125VAC/20/15/15 ); (250AC/6A)
http://www.eaton.com/ecm/idcplg?IdcService=GET_FILE&allowInterrupt=1&Revisi onSelectionMethod=LatestReleased&noSaveAs=0&Rendit ion=Primary&dDocName=VOL11_TAB04


TOOGLE SWITCH ORIENTATION RING :

(It is usually part of a toogle switch made from thin metal sheet with inner teeth that catch switch notch and outer teeth that slips in panel groove to prevent rotation switch between tightening . But it is also unfortunately direct link for intrusion of water between space under boot through hole to dry side of lid. Switch notch and threads can be also sealed by some sealent , but this ring is good alternative. It sold separately.)

http://si.farnell.com/honeywell-s-c/15pa258/panel-seal/dp/1677637 panel seal ring for switches with diameter 11,9mm and notch HONEYWELL
http://sccatalog.honeywell.com/pdbdownload/images/15pa258.pdf datasheet

http://si.farnell.com/eaton/32-341/sealing-boot/dp/4519255 EATON

http://si.farnell.com/apm-hexseal/60064/bushing-seal/dp/4530093 AMP-HEXAL


BOOT:

http://si.farnell.com/apm-hexseal/n1030/sealing-boot-toggle-15-32-x-32ns/dp/146843?crosssellid=146843&crosssell=true&in_merch= true
(silicone rubber) !!! AMP-HEXAL

http://apmhexseal.com/catalog.aspx APM HEXAL general (read their catalogue - a lot of usefull information )

http://www.sealingscrews.com/rubberswitchboots.asp ZAGO

http://at.rs-online.com/ HALCYON SWITCH SILICONE BOOT Part No : 2508747779
http://www.alliedelec.com/Images/Products/DataSheets/BM/APM_HEXSEAL/70156495.pdf ( same as first one)

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REED SWITCH:
(mechanic switch ; senses present of magnet; but not linear just in specifed positions and distance ; S or N pole )

http://www.hamlin.com/technical-detail-reed-switch.cfm A lot of details (.PDF ) on what to be carefull when using them

http://www.hamlin.com/specSheets/AN104.pdf POSITION

http://www.hamlin.com/specSheets/AN110A-Tech-Reed_Switch_Selector_Guide.pdf SELECTOR

http://si.farnell.com/jsp/search/browse.jsp?N=2028+202787+110090331+110018101+11009 1169&Ntk=gensearch&Ntt=reed+switch&Ntx=mode+matcha llpartial&D=*reed*+*switch*&No=0&getResults=true&a ppliedparametrics=true&locale=sl_SI&divisionLocale =sl_SI&catalogId=&prevNValues=2028+202787+11011110 2+110090331+110018101+110091169&filtersHidden=fals e&appliedHidden=false&originalQueryURL=%2Fjsp%2Fse arch%2Fbrowse.jsp%3FN%3D2028%2B202787%26Ntk%3Dgens earch%26Ntt%3Dreed%2Bswitch%26Ntx%3Dmode%2Bmatchal lpartial%26D%3D*reed*%2B*switch*%26No%3D0%26getRes ults%3Dtrue%26appliedparametrics%3Dtrue%26locale%3 Dsl_SI%26divisionLocale%3Dsl_SI%26catalogId%3D%26p revNValues%3D2028%2B202787 molded in plastic to secure glass capsule

http://www.festo.com/cms/en-gb_gb/1013.htm plastic moulded switches from FESTO ( use only brown and black wire )

http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?263774-How-about-something-like-the-AW-soft-start-but-with-a-normal-switch-and-one-stage
with add of power FET you can turn weak reed switch in powerfull cheap small switch ( condition is that must be magnet for ON state present ) , if you want to reed operate as pushbutton switch , you have toa add latching circuit. Electrolit capacitor is here used for Soft Start function to prevent slow firing of bulb wire - prolonge wire life.

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HALL UNIPOLAR SWITCH:
(electronic semiconductor switch (sensor) ;senses present of magnet ; UNIPOLAR senses just ONE POLE normaly S , BIPOLAR switch on pole change N-S (brushless motors))


How it works , what to be carefull on , choosing magnet,...... (look page 33 - power switch using hall )
http://www.melexis.com/Asset/Hall-Applications-Guide--DownloadLink-3715.aspx

http://www.bristolwatch.com/hall_effect/index.htm some example circuits

http://www.melexis.com/Search.aspx?sFor=Unipolar Hall Unipolar Switch

http://si.farnell.com/jsp/search/browse.jsp?N=2028+204541+110180380+110144251&Ntk=g ensearch&Ntt=hall+switch&Ntx=mode+matchallpartial& D=*hall*+*switch*&No=0&getResults=true&appliedpara metrics=true&locale=sl_SI&divisionLocale=sl_SI&cat alogId=&prevNValues=2028+204541+110180380&filtersH idden=false&appliedHidden=false&originalQueryURL=% 2Fjsp%2Fsearch%2Fbrowse.jsp%3FN%3D2028%2B204541%26 Ntk%3Dgensearch%26Ntt%3Dhall%2Bswitch%26Ntx%3Dmode %2Bmatchallpartial%26D%3D*hall*%2B*switch*%26No%3D 0%26getResults%3Dtrue%26appliedparametrics%3Dtrue% 26locale%3Dsl_SI%26divisionLocale%3Dsl_SI%26catalo gId%3D%26prevNValues%3D2028%2B204541 hall switch



MAGNET for switch

https://www.hkcm.de/hkcm.php


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PIEZO SWITCH :
(electro/mechanic switch work on deformation of quartz crystall ; switch only only on MOMENTARY PRESSURE CHANGE (so will not switch on slow descent of lamp to depth . Piezo swiches are normaly momentary switches -don't hold potential state after switching without electronics (discharging quartz crystal inside)) . For some microprocessor is that no problem because it can read state Hi/Lo output of switch in ms , but if you want to keep Hi/Lo state ,you have to choose latching piezo or add normal piezo switc a latching mechanizm which keep state until next touch.

comercial lights with piezo switches : http://yellowdiving.eu/ PERCH series and http://www.heinrichsweikamp.com/ (buckup , canister video light )


always choose component from producer catalogue with correct code !

httpl://www.baran-at.com/ BARN
http://www.baran-at.com/s5.html code BARN : SMF6CAW1R (SMF series , 16mm diameter , prolonged version
http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?342418-Piezo-Switch-ExpertsCPF thread

http://at.rs-online.com/web/c/schalter/piezo-schalter/piezo-schalter/

http://www.apem.co.uk/pdf/PBA.pdf APEM ;( with latch code APEM: PBA-R5-1-F-B-000 )

http://www.schurter.com/Components/Switches/Metal-Line-Switches SCHURTER ;IP69K -select ''piezo switch'' with dot above

http://si.farnell.com/jsp/search/browse.jsp?N=2028+204605&Ntk=gensearch&Ntt=piezo+s witch&Ntx=mode+matchallpartial&D=*piezo*+*switch* vandal resistant switch

Piezo switches is also used in diving computers like http://www.shearwaterresearch.com/ or http://www.heinrichsweikamp.net/

ACCELOMETER is special type of piezo switch which senses and measures shocks - acceleration from hold position to acceleration or fading of mass. (equation (F*t = m*dv ; means ; F=m*a)
Small mass is in that case glued on piezo cystal . From swiching you need uC with programmed code (or operative amplifier with schmidtt trigger ). Accelometer is used as switch in http://liquivision.com/ , diving computers. Key is that one accelometer sealed in housing (best in the centre ) can detects many directons by tapping on enclosure which can simply replace many buttonsby tapping directions basic 6 (full 10)
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LATCH CIRCUIT FOR PIEZO or REED or HALL : most known is Bill Bowden circuit with NE556 (CMOS version) of dual timer

http://www.scubaboard.com/gallery/showfull.php?photo=158229 circuit schematic
http://www.scubaboard.com/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/142260/title/switch-circular/cat/4332 round PCB (used in my 1's HID)
http://www.scubaboard.com/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/142259/title/rectangle/cat/4332 rectangular PCB (used in my 2'nd HID)

http://www.taskled.com/hallsw.html TASKLED - Hallsw
http://www.taskled.com/halltg.html - Halltg

http://www.pololu.com/catalog/product/750POLOLU

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WET CONTACTS :
simple and effective : on two pins split from each-other is always present very small amount of electric tension air is insulation , water sea or fresh is conductor ( with exception of destilated water ). When submerged small current measured in uA flows through contacts and hold on open transistor or FET... When back out of water contacts dry and close circuit. It is possible also to charge lamp through thats contacts .That princip uses computers SCUBAPRO/UWATEC (aladin, Galileo, Luna, Sol) charging through contacts some Fa-Mi torches.

http://www.calradstore.com/40-655.html comercial

http://www.liquidlevel.com/products_switches_standard_sp_cnd-series.asp comercial

http://www.scubaboard.com/gallery/data/4332/mokri_kontakti.gif some old scuba light it could be charged through contact (protected by diode for disch. battery)

http://static.rcgroups.net/forums/attachments/1/4/5/7/2/a3929212-172-PumpActivator.JPG simple with FET

http://electronic-circuits-diagrams.com/alarmsimages/alarmsckt6.shtml level switch

http://www.selectronic.fr/includes_selectronic/pdf/NS/LM1830.pdf IC for detecting fluids

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LID / BATTERY/CHARGER........ PLUG /SOCKET

http://si.farnell.com/mc-multi-contact/22-1053/plug-gold-plated-stud/dp/1085560 Au ; with long screw
http://si.farnell.com/mc-multi-contact/22-1054/plug-gold-plated/dp/1085561 Au ; with built-in nut ( much better )

http://si.farnell.com/hirschmann-test-measurement/bug10-red/socket-4mm-red-pk5/dp/1176437 Ni-CuSn socket RED (must be short )
http://si.farnell.com/hirschmann-test-measurement/bug10-black/socket-4mm-black-pk5/dp/1176438 Ni-CuSn socket BLACK (must be short )

http://si.farnell.com/mc-multi-contact/22-1035-22-2340-21/plug-4mm-black-pk5/dp/1085465 safety plug for battery charger BLACK (charger cuould not be short- circued !)
http://si.farnell.com/mc-multi-contact/22-1035-22-2340-22/plug-4mm-red-pk5/dp/1085464 safety plug for battery charger RED


ELECTRONICS STORES ONLINE:

http://www.farnell.com/ UK

http://uk.rs-online.com/web/ UK

http://www.conrad.de/ce/ Germany

https://www.buerklin.com/default.asp?l=e Germany

http://www.avnet.com/ USA

http://www.digikey.com

http://www.mouser.com

http://www.newark.com

http://www.futureelectronics.com

http://www.alliedelec.com



DROP IN MODULES :

http://www.dealextreme.com/search.dx/search.drop%20in%20modules MOTHER WEB OF ALL DIYs (LED, MODULE ,DRIVER,OPTICS ,......

http://www.malkoffdevices.com/shop/dropin-mod-dropins-to-fit-surefire-c-1_14.html very nice drop in modules (very similar to the Hesser backups )

http://theledguy.chainreactionweb.com/index.php?cPath=22 THE SANDWICH SHOPPE ( parts , modules , enclosures ... )

http://www.britelumens.com/ MAGLITE -SST90

http://macscustoms.com/MagLiteDropIn.aspx very nice drop in SST-50 for Maglite very good construction

http://www.solarforce-sales.com/product.php?sname=&s=40&t=RB , drop-in , batteries

http://illuminationsupply.com/diy-parts-c-12.html parts

http://www.lumapower.com/products/accessories.html parts +



BEST LED BIN at 6500K

http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?89607-White-LED-lumen-testing GENERAL WHITE LEDS LM vs CURRENT ++

http://flashlightwiki.com/Brightness_Bins

http://budgetlightforum.com/node/16664


SSC: http://www.seoulsemicon.com/en/product/prd/zpowerLED.asp

SSC P4 : W42180-U (SW0)

SSC P7 : W724C0-D (SWOI or DSWOJ )


CREE : http://www.cree.com/products/ledlamps.asp

XR-E :

MC E :

XM L :


LUMINUS : http://www.luminus.com/content1454
http://www.luminus.com/resource/Luminus_Eco-Systems_Brochure.pdf

SST(R) - 50 :

SST(R) - 90 : W65S-R11-GN (100-102 )

CSM -360 : http://www.luminus.com/products/datasheets/Luminus_CSM-360-W_Datasheet.pdf high CRI for VIDEO

SBT-70 : http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?338122-Luminus-SBT-70-Announced small powerfull ROUND led emiter


OSRAM : http://www.osram-os.com/osram_os/EN/Products/Light_Emitting_Diodes_(LED)/index.html

OSTAR 4 die (18W) http://www.farnell.com/datasheets/92390.pdf (warm white !)

OSTAR 6 die (21W) http://www.farnell.com/datasheets/54240.pdf (warm white !)

http://www.magtechind.com/engine/file_writing/file_uploads/3YoRXiWIHRHa9dHs.pdf driver info about OSTAR's


BRIDGELUX : http://www.bridgelux.com/assets/files/DS26%20Bridgelux%20Decor%20Array%20Data%20Sheet%20 DS26%20100511.pdf high CRI for VIDEO , street (arhitecture ) led lightening


CITIZEN : http://ce.citizen.co.jp/lighting_led/en/products/COB_series.html street (arhitecture ) led lightening



PCB for leds :

http://www.led-mounting-bases.com/ costum PCB , soldering ....optics



OPTICS :

http://www.revolux.com/Wissenswertes/Scheinwerfersysteme.pdf good to read about optics ++

http://www.dealextreme.com/search.dx/search.drop%20in%20modulesMOTHER WEB OF ALL DIYs (LED, MODULE ,DRIVER,OPTICS ,......

http://www.optimaxsi.com/Capabilities/Aspheres.php ASPHERICS LENS FORMULA, coatings , tests,.....

http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?227073-FS-Cheap-Aspheric-Lens AHORTON ASPHERICS LENS !

http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?278344-Formula-for-calculating-throw-using-aspheric-lens CPF thread on aspherics lens throw

http://www.scubaboard.com/gallery/data/4332/double_aspherics.gif animated gif with double aspherics from wide to superspot

http://www.fresneltech.com/pdf/FresnelLenses.pdf FRESNEL LENS

http://modulatedlight.org/optical_comms/optical_various_sources.html FRENSEL LENS SOURCES +++

http://www.thorlabs.de/Navigation.cfm (Germany general ...LENS, MIRRORS,...)

http://www.phoenixelectroforms.com/ (parabolas)

http://www.edmundoptics.com/onlinecatalog/browse.cfm?categoryid=11 (general ...LENS, MIRRORS,...)
http://www.anchoroptics.com/ USA - part of EDMUND OPTICS

http://sekonix.en.ec21.com/LED_Lens--3382307.html (SEKONIX)
http://www.sekonix.com/upload/p7-2.pdf SSC P7

http://www.flashlightlens.com/str/index.php?app=ccp0&ns=display&ref=apps_specs (PLASTIC AND GLASS FLAT LENS FOR FLASHLIGHTS all dimensions )

http://www.dialight.com/Product/Category/177 (DIALIGHT)

http://www.fraensrl.com/prodinfo.html (FRAEN)
http://www.fraensrl.com/images/FXGR-N1-W1-XR79-0R-datasheet-Rev00.pdf (FRAEN focusable reflector)
http://www.fraensrl.com/images/Fraen_FRC_Datasheet.pdf (FRAEN reflector for LIGHT MONKEY LED torch )

http://www.optomarket.com/jsp/index.jsp (KHATOD)

http://www.ledil.fi/index.php?page=srt_led_type (LEDIL)

http://www.ledlink-optics.com/default.aspx (LEDLINK-OPTICS ) .. some interesting optics lens for 3x LED

http://www.illuminationmachines.com/ (ILLUMINATION MACHINES )

http://www.lednlight.com/ (LEDNLIGHT )

http://www.optolife.com/ (OPTOLIFE) , DIY lens , aspherics.....

http://www.cvimellesgriot.com/products/AsphericGlass-Condenser-Lenses.aspx Aspherics

http://www.knightoptical.com/php/showCatPage.php?cat=1 (general ...LENS, MIRRORS,...)

http://www.newport.com/ (general ...LENS, MIRRORS,...)

http://www.zbattery.com/Maglite-D-Cell-LED-Reflector MAGLITE '' DEEP REBEL REFLECTOR '' part No. 108-846 (SST-50,SST,90 )

http://shop.dev-pein.de/Selbstbau/Reflektoren/ALU-Reflektor-Spot-79mm.html EKKP reflector 79mm spot for test tube lights( #230938 / airspeedpress)

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/search?Ntt=Lumedyne+reflector+091W&N=0 VIDEO REFLECTOR WIDE (test tube lights )
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/search?Ntt=Lumedyne+reflector+091&N=0&InitialSearc h=yes VIDEO REFLECTOR NARROW (test tube lights )

http://www.stevespanglerscience.com/product/test-tubes interesting giant plastic test tubes ; possibly in use for some enclosure (strobe , led test tube,..)

http://www.luminus.com/resource/Luminus_Eco-Systems_Brochure.pdf optics for LUMINUS emiters



FRONT GLASS THICKNESS :

http://www.ispoptics.com/designofpressurewindow.htm PRESSURE WINDOW calculator simple formula



VARIABLE FOCUS LED HEADS - IDEAS ( good or bad ;-))

http://www.scubaboard.com/gallery/data/4332/Lucca_Brassi_FOCUS_LED.jpg bad one ;-(



HEATSINK:

http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?t=168062 adjustable heatsink for MAG from CPF - good drop-in design
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a102/udownload/sink640.jpg

http://www.wisedive.com/wisedive_WiseSelector.htm HEATSINK/PCB OPTIMIZATION FOR CLUSTER POWER LEDS +++

http://www.dominant-semi.com/userfiles/file/ThermalManagementOfPowerLED_verO.pdf power led heatsink literature

http://www.luxeonstar.com/kb_results.asp
CONVECTION ( literature , calculator very usefull ,air heatsinks ) - in water we have CONDUCTION so small heatsinks inside torch body are USELESS !!!!!
http://www.altera.com/literature/an/an185.pdf

http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/hbase/thermo/heatcond.html CONDUCTION

http://www.scubaboard.com/gallery/data/4332/UK_C4_eLED_front_heatsink.jpg interesting crossection of ''recoil led lamp'' UK eLED (heat is spread direct to the water )

http://www.scubaboard.com/gallery/data/4332/medium/cooling_led_through_metal_enclosure.png my vision of cooling METAL LIGHTHEAD with power LED ... power is not limited!

http://www.scubaboard.com/gallery/data/533/cooling_led_through_plastic_enclosure.png my vision of cooling lighthead with power LED through PLASTIC LIGHTHEAD - simple way

http://www.scubaboard.com/gallery/data/4332/medium/cooling_led_through_plastic_enclosure11.png my vision of cooling lighthead with power LED through PLASTIC LIGHTHEAD - ultimate solution!

http://www.scubaboard.com/gallery/data/5565/adjustable_Cu_Heatsink-LED_holder.PNG my Cu adjustable heatsink for aspheric SST90 part1

http://www.scubaboard.com/gallery/data/5565/medium/adjustable_Cu_Heatsink_-ring.PNG my Cu adjustable heatsink for aspheric SST90 part2

http://www.scubaboard.com/gallery/data/4332/81mm-_large_diameter.jpg possible way for flood/throw combination for power leds heat management ( not to heat each other )




THERMALY CONDUCTIVE PASTE /GLUE/TAPE :

http://www.arcticsilver.com/ ARCTIC SILVER and similar compounds (datasheets , manuals ) paste aveable in local computer shops

http://www.bergquistcompany.com/thermal_materials/index.htm THERMAL CONDUCTIVE TAPE (electicaly insulated )

http://www.tapecase.com/c.667.1.1/polyimide-kapton-tape.aspx THERMAL RESISTANT TAPE (KAPTON electicaly insulated ) for LED insulation and other tapes


THERMAL SWITCH :

http://si.farnell.com/multicomp/t23a070asr2-15/thermal-switch-nc-70-c/dp/1006843 last simple and reliability LED protection (forget to switch off out of water )
http://www.eska-fuses.de/Termal-Cutoffs_160.html small thermal cutoff in shape of diode
http://www.farnell.com/datasheets/625786.pdf


POTTING RESINS
(keep light electronics safe from moisture and flooding ) important things :
1.THERMAL CONDUTIVITY (more is better) , 2 DIELECTRIC PROPERTIES (less is better ) , 3. CURING EXTENSION/SHRINKING , 4. HARDNESS - (final state)

http://www.dymax.com/products/electronic/potting_materials/index.php

http://www.epoxies.com/potting.htm


QUALITY LED DRIVERS/LEDS:

http://www.videofoundry.co.nz/ianman/laboratory/research/driverlist.php DRIVER LIST

http://www.led-tech.de/ SST-50 , SST-90 , drivers , components

http://www.leds.de/High-Power-LEDs/?redirected=1 drivers , components

http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?t=276105 9A LED driver WICHTEL
http://daoriginal.da.funpic.de//data/Buck%20Converter/powerbuck/PowerBuck_DS.pdf

http://pcb-components.de drivers 5A , 9A driver with option PWM

http://www.powerconversion.com/products/cat/88/C-Class-non-isolated-dc-dc-converters famous LDO10C DC-DC step down
http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?259313-Mag-3-quot-C-quot-SST-90-MG-aspherical-with-LDO10C-Driver-and-26650-s-UPDATE-VIDEO-ADDED

http://www.taskled.com/ quality led drivers

http://photonfanatic.com/ComponentsFS.html SST-50 , SST-90

http://www.amu-electronics.com/ Europe ( mueller@amu-electronics.com SST-50 , SST-90)

http://avnetexpress.avnet.com/store/em/EMController/Optoelectronics/LED/_/N-100194?action=products&cat=1&catalogId=500201&cutT ape=&inStock=&langId=-1&proto=&regionalStock=&rohs=&storeId=500201&term= SST-90&topSellers=&x=23&y=7 (AVNET -USA ,SST-50 , SST-90,)

http://www.ebv.com/index.php?L=0&no_cache=1&id=58&tx_ebvsearch_pi1%5B qs%5D=1&ct_ref=u6&tx_indexedsearch%5Bsword%5D=SST-90&tx_indexedsearch%5Bresults%5D=5&tx_indexedsearc h%5Blang%5D=&x=68&y=11 (AVNET -EUROPE , SST-50 , SST-90)

http://www.4sevens.com/index.php?cPath=297_363 ( USA SST-50 , SST-90)

http://www.lux-rc.com/view.php?p=content/showcase/light_engines +++(nice combination of power led (SSC P4) and driver in STAR dimension-IDEAL FOR BACKUP UPGRADE !

http://www.lck-led.com/High-Power-LED/c37/index.html leds , drivers , special led forms (ring ) , star PCB eith driver AMC,......

http://www.ledlightingsupply.com/ leds , drivers



DRIVERS FOR LED - HOW THEY WORK :

LINEAR : drivers that are simple and effective IF it is small power (voltage &current ) drop on them , low drop linear regulators in current driver configuration have to be used .

http://led.linear1.org/1led.wizDIRECT DRIVE (resistor my present wire from negative pole or just enclosure resistance ) FOR LED

http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?264687-Adjustable-10A-linear-LED-driver-New-and-Improved! LED driver by DIWdiver for high currents with minimum ( battery : led ) voltage difference

http://www.onsemi.com/pub_link/Collateral/AND8109-D.PDF
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LM317
simplest HQ LINEAR current and voltage regulator (with many protections , can drive OSTAR directly (indenpendant from voltage , up to 1500mA in TO220 package ( TO3 get higher ) , need just 1,2V higher INPUT than OUTPUT and will work )

http://www2.eng.cam.ac.uk/~dmh/ptialcd/csink/csink.htm current suorce with FET ( basicaly circuit for AMC from DE )


SWITCHING:

buck (drops from higher input (battery) to lower output (led))
step-up or boost (rise from lower input (battery) to higher output (led))
sepic (Single Ended Primary Inductance Converter) , combination of buck & step- up )
flyback ( with AC input )

http://powerelectronics.com/power_management/pwm_controllers/609PET21.pdf
three types of current control by modern DC-DC switchers (1. peak current mode control ,2. valley current control , 3.emulated peak current control )

http://books.google.si/books?id=Pvnu8bMZuVMC&printsec=frontcover&dq=Power +Supplies+for+LED+Driving&source=bl&ots=sF4tR4d-wZ&sig=IDM7ONlqYv6UtD83oU4WZChk1Y8&hl=sl&ei=x7yZTN CrIcvIswbolqGnDA&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&res num=2&ved=0CCUQ6AEwAQ#v=onepage&q&f=false
Power Supplies for LED Driving - BOOK ; bible all you want to ask why and how (can be found also on torrents )

http://www.micrel.com/_PDF/mic20xx.pdf single chip SMD current limiter 0,2-2A ; 2,5-5,5V with softstart... temp contr ;...

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CONTROL:

http://www.lrc.rpi.edu/programs/solidstate/cr_effectsofdimming.asp (effects of dimming high power leds Constant Current .vs. PWM (btw:CC is better))

http://www.reuk.co.uk/LED-Dimmer-Circuit.htm Clasic analog with NE555

http://www.micro-examples.com/public/microex-navig/doc/097-pwm-calculator.html PWM calculator with PIC

http://www.atmel.com/dyn/resources/prod_documents/doc2542.pdfPWM with ATMEL
http://www.avrfreaks.net/index.php?module=Freaks%20Tools&func=viewItem&item _id=498 source code

http://atmel.com/dyn/resources/prod_documents/doc2682.pdf PWM with ARM




HID PARTS:

http://www.ushio.com/products/scientificmedical/solarc-lamps.htm former W-A USA online store for bulbs and ballast

(For 9,5W/14W ballast wiring : yellow and black leads of the ballast together as the negative to get the full 14 watts out of the ballast. Red remains as the positive )

http://www.xevision.com/hid_prices.html USA very small 35W-50W HID complex ballast

http://www.brightstar-hid.com/product_e.php Brightstar - HK generaly

http://www.xpowershop.de/ Germany - Brightstar

http://www.rotec-gmbh.com/de/lichttechnik.php Germany - very small 35W-50W HID complex ballast

http://www.akkusonline.homepage.t-online.de/ Germany parts for all HID and other lamps

http://personal.inet.fi/yritys/innovanet/video_light.htm DIY HID 200W BEAST from Finnland

http://www.aelight.com/products.php?category=1 many types of ballasts ++

http://www.sublight.se/module/product/product_view.php?Ll0=18&Ll1=117&Ls0=2&Ls1=2 DIY and reserve parts for lights



HID BALLASTS ; HID BULBS (xenon bulb ≠ xenon HID bulb )

http://www.nuconverter.de/eindex.htmlbest page IMO that shows ballast work , diferences in design , AC/DC operative work ,EMC ( links inside a little confusing ;-)

http://eetweb.com/lighting/integrated-circuits-control-hid-laps-201009/index.html general

http://repository.lib.polyu.edu.hk/jspui/bitstream/10397/1680/1/HID%20ballast%20circuit%20dimming%20control%20for% 20automotive%20application_09.pdf automotive

http://lumenshid.com/ballast.html AC .VS. DC balast
www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6d06X3BCq8
www.youtube.com/watch?v=FN7qr5O8GZ0


DC (DC current on bulb electrodes) HID BALLAST ; HID BULB ( analog & digital ) for power 35W <

http://www.nalanda.nitc.ac.in/industry/AppNotes/Unitrode/slua078.pdf topology of DC digital circuit with UCC2305
http://wvsp.tripod.com/light1.html analog DC ballast


AC (AC current on bulb electrodes) HID BALLAST ; HID BULB ( analog & digital ) for power 35W >

http://www.datasheetcatalog.org/datasheet/texasinstruments/ucc3305.pdf topology of AC digital circuit with UCC2305 (FET bridge on bulb)



BETWEEN HID and LED = LEP (Light Emitting Plasma )


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sulfur_lamp HISTORY

http://www.luxim.com/index.php LIGHT EMITTING PLASMA

http://www.luxim.com/pdfs/ApplicationNoteLIFI-PRJ.pdf

http://www.dvxuser.com/V6/showthread.php?250685-Cutting-through-the-hype-surrounding-Light-Emitting-Plasma-(LEP)-lamps

http://diyprojectorkits.com/store/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=19 STORE for DIY


& LASER

http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?341291-The-future-in-dive-lighting&p=3986193#post3986193





CONNECTORS /GLANDS IP68,IP69, IP69K:

CONNECTOR WATERPROOF / WATERTIGHT (inside is connector dry sealed by washer and moulded in rubber or plastic ) CAN NOT BE DISASSEMBLED UNDERWATER . STANDARD IP68 , IP69 , IP69K ( IP69K means connector can be sprayed with water blast up to 200 Bar (washing machines))

CONNECTOR '' underwater pluggable electrical connector'' or shorter E/O CONNECTOR ( by original producer ;manufacturer OCEAN TECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS) have contacts exposed to water. CAN BE DISASSEMBLED UNDERWATER but NOT UNDER ELECTRIC POTENTIAL (power OFF)because it can made electric arc and damage contacts.

AGRO ; Google search under : AGRO Cable glands Progress nickel-plated brass for special applications

http://www.agro.ch/catalogue/catalogue.do?oid=D6DD8AE0A803B1C8DF67F21F19FA785C& act=showIO

AGRO - HOME -Swiss (code - 1017.52 | M16x1.5 | 6.0-8.8 | ; - 1011.52 | Pg 11 |6.0-8.8 | ; - 1009.52 | Pg 9 | 6.0-8.8 | )

http://mdmetric.com/agro/agrocat.htm AGRO USA
http://www.ses-sterling.com/index.php?langue=en AGRO UK
http://www.tennconet.com/ AGRO UK

http://www.eibmarkt.com/cgi-bin/eibmarkt.storefront/4f1bdfa6004c28f427604debae50068f/Product/View/NS0425875 +++ good price
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BAND PROTECTION GROMMET or CABLE GROMMET or STRAIN RELIEF ( as part if it is damaged for repalce ) original is made from EPDM rubber , that from PVC (but it should work)

http://uk.farnell.com/pro-power/60752/grommet-cable-11-30mm/dp/4326295
http://uk.farnell.com/hellermann-tyton/hv2107-pvc-bk-t1/strain-relief-pvc-8-12mm/dp/1827049
http://www.hellermanntyton.co.uk/

http://uk.farnell.com/spc-technology/shs-700-6012-blk/heat-shrink-tubing/dp/1682416?Ntt=1682416 for fast repair HEAT SCHRINK WITH INNER ADHEZIVE (to set over complete gland and cable and seal with heat.

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http://wet-connect.com/ SHOP

http://www.agoenvironmental.com/Connector.htm A.G.O. Environmental Electronics Ltd

http://www.ak-ind.com/index.html AK

http://www.amphenol.co.uk/Industrial.htm AMPHENOL

http://www.bulgin.co.uk/Products/Buccaneer/Buccaneer.html BULGIN - UK

http://www.ensto.com/download/16856_Ensto_WetNet.pdf ENSTO - Italy

http://www.gisma-connectors.de/products.htm GISMA -Germany

http://www.lumberg.com/main/index.html LUMBERG - Germany

http://www.oceantechnologysystems.com/connectors.shtml OCEAN TECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS (E/O cord)

http://www.omegafusibili.it/eng/default.asp OMEGA - Italy

http://www.seatec.nl/ SEATEC - special scuba electronics , connectors , lights .....

http://my.fit.edu/~swood/Cables_1.html cables & connectors list

http://www.sealconusa.com/strainrelief_index.htm SEALCON - USA +++

http://www.subconn.com/ SUBCONN - USA E/O style

http://subsea-connectors.com/ SUBSEA special scuba electronics , connectors , lights ..... E/O style

http://www.impulse-ent.com/products/uwplug.aspx TELEDYNE IMPULSE E/O style

http://www.pdmneptec.com/Product/Connectors/underwaterpluggable.aspx PDMNEPTEC E/O style

http://www.marshallunderwater.com/ MARSHALL UNDERWATER INDUSTRIES E/O style

http://www.underwatersystems.com/catalog/section_7/index.htmlUNDERWATER SAYSTEMS E/O style

http://www.divexglobal.com/index.asp?id=2&ref=29&ref2=346&con=367 DIVEX E/O style

http://www.cooperindustries.com/content/public/en/wiring_devices/interconnect/products/subsea/underwater_pluggable/




BATTERY PACKS

http://www.buchmann.ca/newarticles.asp BATTERY LITERATURE, LINKS to producers
http://www.buchmann.ca/Article4-Page1.asp differences between types of batteries PRO's VS CON's

http://www.batteryspace.com/ USA

http://www.strikalite.co.uk UK

http://www.akkukaufhaus.de/ Germany

http://www.newtecs.de/ Germany++

http://www.accu-24.de Germany++

http://www.hobbyking.com HK

http://kazwholesale.en.alibaba.com/ (supplier of DE :-)))

http://www.powerstream.com/AA-tests.htm

http://eemb.com/product.html

http://bms-battery.com/Support/view.asp?/40.html

http://www.novaeproducts.com/



BATTERY PACK CONFIGURATION :


DIMENSIONS :


http://www.powerstream.com/BPD.htm

http://www.batterystation.com/configurations.htm

http://www.all-battery.com/packconfiguration.aspx



HOT STACKING/WELDING :

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GGTGIlT6JvM&feature=related how it works

http://frikkieg.blogspot.com/ DIY +++ (complete + buy parts )

http://www.philpem.me.uk/elec/welder/ DIY

http://www.elektor.com/magazines/2006/november/spot-welding-with-capacitors.58602.lynkx



SOLDERING :

https://www.tanicpacks.com/product_info.php?products_id=377&osCsid=tjhygfzer HAMMERHEAD SOLDERING IRON needed

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IelXfcrIXCc

http://www.slkelectronics.com/battery/index.htm

http://www.batterieswholesale.com/battery_tips/assembling.htm


CONNECTORS

http://www.powerstream.com/C.htm general overview

http://deep-ideas.co.uk/Store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=35_41&produ cts_id=177 ANDERSEN

http://uk.rs-online.com/ ANDERSEN black housing RS Stock No. 534-979
ANDERSEN red housing RS Stock No. 534-985
ANDERSEN greenhousing RS Stock No. 534-991
ANDERSEN contacts RS Stock No . 534-963

http://www.torberry.co.uk/product-information.php

http://si.farnell.com/jsp/search/browse.jsp?N=2028+202548&Ntk=gensearch&Ntt=Anderso n+Power+Products&Ntx=mode+matchallpartial AND.CONNECTORS , CRIMP TOOL,.....






BATTERY PACK ASSEMBLY :


http://www.henseleit-helicopters.de/Handbuecher/LiPo-manual.pdf (example how must be pack configured )

http://www.dealextreme.com/p/charge-discharge-protective-circuit-board-for-rechargeable-li-ion-batteries-15-8mm-2-3mm-26113 (protection circuit )

http://www.batteryspace.com/pcmwithequilibriumfunctionandfuelgaugefor111vli-ionbatterypackat10alimit.aspx (protection circuit )

http://at.robbe-online.net/rims_at.storefront/4df1c8c100ad3e9a271b3e0dc14606a6/UserTemplate/1/?ISID=4df1c8c100ad3e9a271b3e0dc14606a6 BID chip



BATTERY PACK SAFETY : (what is really important )


http://www.rchelisite.com/lipo_battery_charging_and_safety_guide.php

http://www.tsa.gov/traveler-information/safe-travel-batteries-and-devices TSA (Transportation Security Aministration ) traveling with flights


BATTERY CHARGING by BATTERY TYPE

http://www.mpoweruk.com/chargers.htm general

http://batteryuniversity.com/learn/article/how_to_charge_when_to_charge_table general table with different types

http://batteryuniversity.com/learn/article/charging_the_lead_acid_batteryLEAD ACID

http://batteryuniversity.com/learn/article/charging_nickel_metal_hydride NiMh

http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=587400 NiMH BALANCER for peak performance

http://translate.google.si/translate?js=n&prev=_t&hl=sl&ie=UTF-8&layout=2&eotf=1&sl=sl&tl=en&u=http%3A%2F%2Fforum .modelarji.com%2Fviewtopic.php%3Ft%3D4816%26postda ys%3D0%26postorder%3Dasc%26start%3D20 NiMH BALANCER for peak performance

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lithium-ion_battery LI-ON generall

http://batteryuniversity.com/learn/article/charging_lithium_ion_batteries LI-ON generall

http://www.analogzone.com/pwrt0207.pdf LiON balancing ??? ---MUST BE!!!


BATTERY PACK CHARGERS:
(all these can be computer controlled via USB , mobile (12V DC//110V AC/240VAC ) , with advanced charging functions)

http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=6792 iChargers ( very well recomanded chargers from users - chechk web)

http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=9005 iChargers ( very well recomanded chargers from users - chechk web)

http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=10080 battery gauge ++++++

http://at.robbe-online.net/rims_at.storefront/4df1c8c100ad3e9a271b3e0dc14606a6/UserTemplate/1/?ISID=4df1c8c100ad3e9a271b3e0dc14606a6 ROBBE with BID (Battery Indetification Chip )

http://www.skyrc.com/ quality chargers ++

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http://www.logview.info/vBulletin/ DONATIONWARE PROGRAM FOR ALMOST ALL BATTERY CHARGERS ( recommended )

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BATTERY PACK TESTING - electronic load

http://translate.google.si/translate?js=n&prev=_t&hl=sl&ie=UTF-8&layout=2&eotf=1&sl=it&tl=en&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.c hirio.com%2Felectronic_load.htm&act=url nice work using parts from old PC

http://www-d0.fnal.gov/hardware/cal/lvps_info/curr_load/ 200W active power load

http://endless-sphere.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=14&t=7446 forum thread on base of testing batteries

http://www.elektor.com/magazines/2002/february/high-power-adjustable-load.55591.lynkx from ELECTOR ELECTRONICS 20A (2/2002)
http://www.elektronik.si/phpBB2/download.php?id=14475 pdf (must be loged -in if problems contact me)

http://niehuesweb.org/fluxkompensator/index.html



SEALENT:

http://www.sikaindustry.com/tds-ipd-sikaflex291-us.pdf SIKAFLEX 291

http://www.3m.com/product/information/Marine-101-Sealant.html 3M Marine sealent 101
http://www.jamestowndistributors.com/userportal/document.do?docId=510&title=3M+Marine+Adhesive+and +Sealant+Chart 3M general

http://www.loctite.sg/cps/rde/xchg/henkel_sea/hs.xsl/572_SEA_HTML.htm LOCTTITE SEA general
http://www.loctiteproducts.com/p/epxy_mrn_s/overview/Loctite-Epoxy-Marine.htm LOCTITE epoxy

http://jbweld.net/products/index.php POWERFULL GLUE

http://www.rescuetape.com/ interesting & useful Multi-Purpose Self-Fusing Repair Tape


O-RING :

http://www.simritna.com/news/brochures/OringSizeGuid.pdf Oring size guide

www.logwell.com/tech/O-ring/Parker_Handbook.pdf BOOK : Parker O-Ring Handbook ( how to set O-rings , static setup , dynamic setup , dimensioning them (surplus))

http://www.applerubber.com/library/onlinepdf.cfm : Online literature , design hanbook , aplications,.... , materials

http://www.rlhudson.com/O-Ring%20Book/designing-tables.htm : Online literature , design hanbook , aplications,.... , materials ; EXCELLENT



LAMP HOLDERS -GOODMAN STYLES ( should be confortable , KISS simple , balanced , low profile , light , corrosion resistant , modified for the purpose , choose yours .....)

http://www.scubaboard.com/gallery/data/4332/H3.jpg H Explorer thumb finger style

http://www.scubaboard.com/gallery/data/4332/XRAY1.jpg XRAY middle finger style FRONT
http://www.scubaboard.com/gallery/data/4332/XRAY2.jpg from SIDE

http://www.scubaboard.com/gallery/data/4332/goodmann.jpg FINNSUB style .. very elegant made from delrin

http://www.scubaboard.com/gallery/data/4332/classic_for_scooter.pngclassic H for scooter

http://www.scubaboard.com/gallery/data/4332/metalsub.jpg METALSUB sideout

http://www.scubaboard.com/gallery/data/4332/GOODMAN-HANDLE-SARTEK.png SARTEK style

http://www.scubaboard.com/gallery/data/4332/schultz_single.jpg SCHULTZ single
http://www.scubaboard.com/gallery/data/4332/medium/SCHULTZGS35.jpg SCHULTZ double

http://www.scubaboard.com/gallery/data/4332/DIRS.jpg DIRS style

http://www.scubaboard.com/gallery/data/4332/LFM_with_camer_GOPRO11.jpg LFM for use with camera single light
http://www.scubaboard.com/gallery/data/4332/LFM_with_camer_GOPRO12.jpg with camera and double backups light
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http://www.rittal.com/products/produktsuche/index.asp?soptVar=&lang=GB&Dom=com&PageCall=&thisS earch=Cable%20conduit%20holder&searchProd=1&search Cat=1&searchPage=1&minWidth=&maxWidth=&minHeight=& maxHeight=&minDepth=&maxDepth=&thisProtec1=&thisPr otec2=&thisAppro=&thisSGE=
''Cable conduit holder'' from RITTAL (look for right diameter - it hold lamp very strong)




CABLE

( for canister lamps : general electrical code for submersible cable for example with 2 conductors and wire thicknes 16 AWG (1,3 mm2 ) is
SJOOW, 2 Conductor, 16 AWG )

https://www.ccixpress.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/CategoryDisplay?catalogId=10101&storeId=10051&lang Id=-1&top=Y&bu=&categoryId=10350&channel=%24&custome r= so called ''ROBOTIC CHORD'' cable used by some light manufactures

http://www.cordial-gmbh.de/catalog1,2,18,21,mw18.html CORDIAL CLS 240 (speaker PVC cable ,very fine wiring , very soft and gentle , very resistant on tearing )

http://www.shineretrofits.com/16-2-sjoow-portable-cable-so-cord-300v-2-conductor-16-awg-250-ft-spool.html

http://www.generalcable.com/NR/rdonlyres/8C2DEFE2-AC3A-43C8-A521-2F423721A96F/0/P_009_CaroJackt_SJ00W.pdf

http://www.awcwire.com/ProductSpec.aspx?id=Portable-Cord-SJOOW-Cable



SOME SPECIAL GLASSWARE,CHEMICAL-PHYSICAL PARTS , EXOTICS, MEASURING DEVICES....VACUUM PUMPS....


http://www.coleparmer.com/ USA one of biggest lab store , sometimes expensive but they got everything

http://www.schott.com/tubing/english/download/schott-tubing_brochure_duran_english.pdf TEST TUBEs for DIR Lights (tubing dimensions )



GENERAL STORE ONLINE :

http://www.mcmaster.com/ USA

http://mdmetric.com/index.html USA



DIY STORES:


http://shop.dev-pein.de/ Germany ( glass , glands ,empty enclosures , magnets.......

http://www.alunatec-shop.de/ ( glass , glands ,empty enclosures , magnets.......

http://www.tauchsport-lehmann.com Germany ( look under ''Selbstbau Tanklampe'' Oxycheq parts in Europe)

http://www.divegearexpress.com/lights/ltparts.shtml USA , parts

http://staven.no/diy_shop/ Norwege , parts PLANS IN PDF

http://deep-ideas.co.uk/Store/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=35_41 UK parts

http://www.tlslights.com/ 350X FIRE Shop

http://www.maglite.com/anatomy_spare_D_LED.asp MAGLITE BODY PARTS
http://www.zbattery.com/Maglite-Parts MAGLITE ONLINE SHOP

http://www.dpvrepair.com/contents/en-us/d4.html service for DPV (scooters ) also a lot of material for DIY dive lights

http://www.scubamafia.fi/torches-accessories-c-27.html parts for canister light DIY

http://oxycheq.com/images/dloadfiles/DIY_Parts.pdf order from list




DIY : SURFACE PROTECTION OF ALUMINIUM


http://www.focuser.com/atm/anodize/anodize.html English - very nice

http://astro.neutral.org/anodise.shtml English

http://0x0000ff.com/tps/ English tanks (here for PCB ... but for anodizing can be similar ) !
http://www.myhome.ch/mzingg/pcbstuff/tps (original now not responsive )

http://www.electronic-thingks.de/eloxieren/index.php German

http://www.plastidip.com/industrial_solutions/Plasti_Dip English - plastic dip great acid resistance (we use it at galvanization)

http://www.anodizing.org/Reference/reference_guide.html selecting alloy
http://www.anodizing.co.nz/aluminium-alloy-anodising-anodizing

http://www.matweb.com/reference/anodize.aspx threads during anodisation !



DIY : SURFACE PROTECTION OF STAINLESS STEEL -PASSIVATION

(after stainles steel machining with touch of cutting tools from machining steel , iron , SS become ''ACTIVE'' and can start to RUST! With simple cooking in solution with citric acid (food preservative ) we can simply stop rusting of SS!

http://www.mmsonline.com/articles/how-to-passivate-stainless-steel-parts

http://www.bssa.org.uk/topics.php?article=68 more simple: look under ''ASTM A967 citric acid passivation treatments'' table



DIY : SURFACE PROTECTION OF METALS - ELECTROPOLISHING

(after machining SS or aluminium we normaly have viewed microscopically rough surface , that also means increased surface area compared to the smooth surface. Smooth surface contains fewer pores, which could be the anchor for starting corrosion. Secondary aesthetic aspect of electropolishing is reflective mirror look surface . With proper electrolyts all metall materials could be polished.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electropolishing general
http://www.euro-inox.org/pdf/map/Electropolishing_EN.pdf general

http://www.fischione.com/product_support/model_110_application_notes.asp electrolytes

http://www.fronius.com/cps/rde/xchg/SID-28FDED54-06ADDEC9/fronius_international/hs.xsl/79_18798_ENG_HTML.htm professional machine

http://www.diyprojects.info/bb/ftopic42795.html DIY I
http://www.diybanter.com/metalworking/16364-electropolishing-recipes-version-two.html DIY II



DELRIN -ENGINEERING PLASTICS
( info inside broschure ) : adhesives , bonding , turning , drilling parameters,.........

http://plastics.dupont.com/plastics/pdflit/americas/delrin/230323c.pdf ALL ABOUT DELRIN +++

GENERAL LIBRARY:
http://www.bayplastics.co.uk/downloads.htm general plastics


BONDING :
http://www.bayplastics.co.uk/productsheets/bonding.pdf
http://www.reltekllc.com/adhesives-for-delrin.htm

MACHINING :
http://www.bayplastics.co.uk/productsheets/Machining_Instructions.pdf

http://www.hoffmann-group.com/int/service-competence/downloads/machining-handbook.html+++FLASH HANDBOOK , MATERIALS , TOOLING , TOOLING PARAMETERS

SPECIAL FITS (Google:PRESS FIT JOINT )
http://www.dc.engr.scu.edu/cmdoc/dg_doc/develop/design/part/33000004.htm

http://plastics.dupont.com/plastics/pdflit/europe/design/L12565_9.pdf

http://books.google.si/books?id=BXL_mnDzW0QC&pg=PT234&lpg=PT234&dq=press+ fit+joint+with+Delrin&source=bl&ots=ACHfAxVlv0&sig =PcfLNMP_nETqhkFxf1ndB1xd3rs&hl=sl&ei=zTKqSoP3AcOg _AbN1YWwBg&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=10 #v=onepage&q=press%20fit%20joint%20with%20Delrin&f =false Handbook of Plastic Joining : A practical Guide - BOOK general plastics joints can be found on torrents

http://www.quadrantplastics.com/eu-en/products/machinable-plastics/advanced-160-220-c/ketron-R-peek.html special plastics Ketron® PEEK
used for HID BULB socket/holders temperature resistant up to 310°; other properties similar to DELRIN/POM




BEST DIY : (focus on best documentation of construction , repairs , including plans , pictures , movies , tests)

http://www.airspeedpress.com/newlitebook.html first bible for all DIY (little old but still usefull)
http://www.airspeedpress.com/airspeedupdates.html WHY-THAT's WHY

http://www.tauchfunzel.de/index_en.htm No 1 . (great tests , great plans ... English language

www.hoehlentauchen.at/ ( look at ''bastelecke'' : great plans DXF ( lights, reels, diving gadgets... German language )

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/hiddivelights/photos/album/0/list Yahoo group ''hiddivelights'' one of best DIY scuba lights orientated pages (many examples)

http://www.flickr.com/photos/marcindobrucki/collections/ great photo galery lights and other stuff from -''marcindobrucki'' step by step with pictures (& pink doubles :-)))

http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showpost.php?p=3081570&postcount=76 WQILLIS collection

http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?p=3248146#post3248146 PACKHORSE collection

http://www.frogkick.dk/projects/divelight/ complete plans for DIR light with BOM

http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?296376-Dive-Light-Project some nice ideas and pictures of lighthead

http://www.brianb.org/images/Scuba/Homemade/homemade_gear.htm scuba gear- light DIY +

http://translate.google.si/translate?js=n&prev=_t&hl=sl&ie=UTF-8&layout=2&eotf=1&sl=no&tl=en&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.d iy-ski.dyrstad.nu DIY from Norwegian



REPAIR : (REPLACING CABLE , SWITCH, LAMPHEAD .... how to seal , how to repair - step- by- step lots of photos )


http://www.divematrix.com/showthread.php?7720-Replacing-the-cord-on-an-HID-Canister-Light-Step-by-Step
step -by step REPLACING CABLE & SWITCH ON CANISTER & HID HEAD

http://www.scubaboard.com/forums/repairing-your-own-gear/298240-replacement-mc-e-led-head-canister-divelight.html
great guide from WQILLIS how to with a lot of photos -step -by step REPLACING CABLE & SWITCH ON CANISTER & NEW LED HEAD


GREENFORCE repair corner

http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?320675-Green-Force-Thread-Pitch&highlight=green+forceGF thread pitch
http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?286297-Thread-for-Tilly-Tec-or-Greenforce-head

http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?318465-Greenforce-umbilicalGF umbilical

http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?312774-Greenforce-HID-21-starting-problem

http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?238646-Modding-Greenforce-lights
http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?317948-Got-some-lights-to-modify

http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?315806-Greenforce-mod-MK2

http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?324702-greenforce-halogen-to-LED-conversion

http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?289505-green-force-style-dive-light

http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?252911-Greenforce-W20-from-inside



UV ( ultraviolet ) LIGHT MOD for photography :

http://www.firedivegear.com/ SHOP+++

http://www.scubaboard.com/forums/lights/132497-dive-blacklight-uv-light.html thread on scubaboard

http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?103682-UV-lens-for-Mini-HID on CPF
http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?335058-UV-Window-Help


http://ejlabs.net/tmp/UwP57.pdf Matej Simonic from Slovenia UV photography
https://picasaweb.google.com/111251440649789339400/KompoljskaJamaUV02#

http://www.dealextreme.com/p/ultrafire-wf-501b-3w-uv-395-400nm-led-flashlight-with-clip-1-18650-2-cr123a-15456 candidate for MOD

FILTERS:
many power leds have UV peak at 100% between 360nm-420nm ; maybe works with filter ....DX
http://www.dealextreme.com/p/microfire-k1-365nm-uv-filter-11444 filter 48 OD ; 42mm ID??
http://www.dealextreme.com/p/microfire-m-series-365nm-uv-filter-11447 filter 85,09mm OD ; 78mm ID ???

http://www.schott.com/advanced_optics/english/download/schott_uv_bandpass_ug1_2008_e.pdf
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/180727-REG/B_W_BW403S55_55mm_Slim_UV_Black.html

http://www.glowdive.com/





OTHERS LIBRARY :

FLASHLIGHT WIKI : http://flashlightwiki.com/

http://kopka.at/ first trys (also mine :-))

http://www.molalla.com/members/leeper/led.htm EXCELLENT

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/hiddivelights/photos/album/0/list Yahoo groups ''hiddivelights'' one of best

http://dmcleish.com/CPF/index.html here is no diving lights but it is a collection of very different lights with very different construction approach which I think is sometimes very interesting and helpfull also by our DIY projects.



SOME VERY USEFULL PROGRAMS :

http://www.pwr-tools.com/
(best wide themes calculator (handbook for math (volumes of bodies), machining (holes for drilling ),(O rings , heat transfer , properties of materials, electronics (ohm law,wire sizes....

http://www.miscel.dk/MiscEl/miscel.html ( best calculator for electronics ever -free software is time locked so after time you just need to download new version - )

http://rsbweb.nih.gov/ij/ (beamshot analysis - from image )
How to do it :
0.) download and install program depends from your OS (require java)
1.) take picture and save it in some known format .
2.) open picture with program
3.) go in menue take tool LINE and run it over beamshot (adjust middle point in centre (HOLD left mouse key))
4.) go to ANALYZE menu up and take tool PLOT PROFILE (CTRL+K) and profile should be done

http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/hbase/ligcon.html lens, mirrors , reflecions , aspherics......formula )

http://www.deepsea.com/download/up_ver4.pdf MANUALS from DEEPSEA PROGRAM which is used for construction deepsea submersible objects (ROV, platforms , piping , bells.....) it is interesting whith which parameters you have to count on for simple geometrical bodies tht will not break down under pressure

VIDEO CAMERA

http://www.actionpro.de/index_e.htmlACTIONPRO

http://contour.com/ CONTUR
http://emeralddiving.com/H2OV.html housing

http://gopro.com/cameras/hd-surf-hero-camera/ GoPro
http://www.eyeofmine.com/gopro/underwater/ comercial housing (with FIXED focus)
http://www.makospearguns.com/product-p/mgphl.htm MAKO lens
http://www.aquaticam.com/shop/en/lenses-and-filters/59-oculus-lenses-for-gopro-hd.html OCOLUS flat lens r-5

http://jazzandflyfishing.com/?p=2256 original housing (with DIY FIXED focus)
http://translate.google.si/translate?js=n&prev=_t&hl=sl&ie=UTF-8&layout=2&eotf=1&sl=sl&tl=en&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.h 2oteam.com%2Fpodvodna-fotografija%2Fgopro-tuning-t1890.html original housing (with DIY FIXED focus)

[lucca brassi]

legend :

blue : country of production
green : more orientated to photo
black : recreational lamps ( canister lamps too )
black : more used by tech orientated DIR divers ; specific needs and design

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http://www.taucher.net/produktdb/Lampen_katm6.html general BASE

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BELGIUM

GREEN FORCE
http://www.green-force.com/DiveTorches/Kits.html



CZECH

AQUABOX
http://www.aquabox.cz/en/

FINNSUB
http://www.finnsub.com/en/home/

LOLA
http://www.lola.cz/en/eshop/underwater-lightsvideo-lights

PATCO
http://patcoinc.com/index.html

SATORI
http://www.satoridiving.com/products/

SOPRAS SUB
http://soprassub.com/new/home.php



DENMARK

OCEAN PRO
http://www.oceanpro.dk/

WISE DIVE
http://www.wisedive.com/



FINNLAND

NORTHERN LIGHT SCUBA
http://www.northernlightscuba.fi/

SCUBAMAIA
http://www.scubamafia.fi/torches-accessories-c-27.html



FRANCE

BERSUB
http://www.bersub.com/

BEUCHAT
http://www.beuchat.fr/index.php?id=28&cat=1&sscat=5



GERMANY

AKKUMAN
http://www.akkuman.de/shop/FUeR-TAUCHER_cat_25.html

DIVESUN
http://www.divesun.de/

DIVING-INNOVATIONS-REPAIR
http://www.diving-innovations-repairs.com/ ATON I , ATON II source

FTW SCHULTZ
http://lampen.fwt-schulz.com/

GUN-LUX
http://www.gun-lux.com/handlampen.php

HARTENBERGER
http://www.hartenberger.com/

HESSER
http://www.heser-backup.de/index_en.html

HEINRICH WEIKAMP
http://www.heinrichsweikamp.net/#/de/ledlampe/ ++( photo slave sensors , TTL converters , computers , depth gauges , ppO2 monitors , LED BACKUP )

KABOT
http://www.kabot.de

KOWALSKI UNTERWASSERLAMPEN
http://www.kowalski-unterwasserlampen.de


MAL Lightingh
http://www.mal-lighting.de/html/tanklamps.html

MBSUB
http://www.mb-sub.com/start/?L=2

MOD-Men Of Diving
http://www.men-of-diving.de/

ROUGH WATERS DIVINGTEC
http://www.rough-waters.de/index.php?open=36&menue=3&spezial=produkte
http://www.akkusonline.homepage.t-online.de/index.php?manufacturers_id=18&sort=products_sort_o rder&page=2&SESS=87f2629f4be1d8c5421025a18c4d3d3e

SCHRAMM
http://www.schramm-sub.de/pages/indexpag.html

SEALUX
http://www.sealux.de/produkte/lichtanlagen/

SEATEC
http://www.seatec-uws.de/

SEEMAN
http://www.subgear.de/

SELECTED TOOLS
http://www.selected-tools.com/solaris1.html ++ SOLARIS backup ( like H scout , Hesser , but 1/2 of price )

SVS-SIGNAL TEHNIK
http://www.svs-signaltechnik.de/Index/index.html

Tilly Tec
http://www.tillytec.de/en/england-system.html

Treble Light
http://www.treble-light.com/

VARIOLIGHT
http://shop.dev-pein.de/Taucherlampen/Variolight/

Zwei Bruder
http://www.zweibrueder.com/ENG/startseite_1024.php

WERNER-LED
http://www.werner-led.de/ring.html





GREEK

FALCON
http://www.falacon.gr/proion3.htm



HUNGARY

SEPIA
http://buvarlampa.lapunk.hu/



IRLAND


CATHX
http://www.cathxocean.com/?region=eu

SOLUS
closed service gives CATHX http://www.cathxocean.com/?region=eu


ITALY


ADITECH
http://www.aditech-uw.com/es/iluminacion-submarina.html

CRESSI
http://www.cressi.it/catalogue/index.asp?CategoriaID=100045001

DIVE SYSTEMS
http://www.divesystem.it/illuminatori/eng/

DIVE TORCHES
http://www.diving-torches.com/index.php/prodotti.html

FaMi
http://www.fa-mi.com/index.php?language=en

GIBIELLE
http://www.gibielle.com/torce_subacquee.html

GIOSUB
http://www.giosub.com/home.php

MARES
http://www.mares.com/products/accessories/torches/?region=eu

OMER
http://www.omersub.com/bardi_ing.asp

SEAC SUB
http://www.seacsub.com/product.php?ID=544

TECHNISUB
http://www.technisub.com/index.php?option=com_k2&view=itemlist&task=categor y&id=21:torce&Itemid=78




NIEDERLAND


Dutch Diving Lights
http://www.dutchdivinglights.nl/home/http://www.dutchdivinglights.nl/home

FANTASEA
http://www.fantasea.com/s.nl/sc.2/category.496/.f

GILAN
http://www.gilan.nl/engels start.htm

MAGNUM
http://www.m-mdive.com/index01.htm

METALSUB
http://www.metalsub.nl/




POLAND


GRAL MARINE
http://www.gralmarine.com/

LIGHT-FOR-ME
http://www.light-for-me.com/

YELLOW DIVING
http://yellowdiving.eu/en

AMMONITE SYSTEM
http://www.ammonitesystem.eu/



SPAIN

BARBOLIGHT ; moved production to Canarian Islands
http://cabocanarias.com/en/cabo-canarias-news/barbolight-in-canary-islands.html

DRAGONSUB
http://www.dragonsub.com (Tenerife )

GLOWDIVE
http://www.glowdive.com/ ( special lamps with UltraViolet output )



SWEDEN

AGIR
http://www.agir-brokk.com/

POSEIDON - moved their lamps to http://www.akkuman.de/shop/FUeR-TAUCHER_cat_25.html



SWISS

KELDAN
http://keldanlights.com/keldan/Product.do

DUO-LIGHT
http://www.duo-light.ch/E_catalogue.html



UK

BIRCHLEY
http://www.birchleyproducts.co.uk/

JDM
http://www.jmdsports.co.uk/



USA

AMRON
http://www.amronintl.com/

AQUATEC
http://www.aquatecusa.com/products/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=2&zenid=3b63073fdb 16b08223f0c8c885d9f61e

BIRNS
http://www.birns.com/index.php?section=product&subsection=product_categ ory&category_id=12

DEEP SEA
http://www.deepsea.com/led2.php

DIVERITE
http://www.diverite.com/products/catalog/lights/lt8800

DRIS (Dive Right In Scuba )
http://www.diverightinscuba.com/catalog/lightsrecreationallights-drisdivegear-1000lumendivelight-p-3380.html (Primary/Backup DRIS 1000- very preferred LED light (low price /great quality build /performance )

DIVE XTRAS
http://www.dive-xtras.com/

DORCY (DORCY backup)
http://www.dorcy.com/p-163-41-0467-220-lumen-dive-ii.aspx

Edge Dive Tech
http://www.edgedivetech.com/

FISHEYE
http://www.fisheyeusa.com/

GULFTEX SCUBA PRODUCT (PHOTON backup)
http://www.cnsales.com/photontorpedopage.htm

HALCYON
http://www.halcyon.net/lights

HOLIS
http://www.hollisgear.com/products.asp?catID=5

IKELITE
http://www.ikelite.com/web_pages/3lite_list.html

LIGHT MONKEY
http://www.lightmonkey.us/

LIGHT&MOTION
http://www.uwimaging.com/dive.html (SOLA)

MANTA Industries
http://www.privateerdivers.com/

NiteRider
http://www.niteriderdive.com/ CLOSED BUSINESS service gives....

NOCTURNAL LIGHTS
http://store.nocturnallights.com/led_technical_dive_lights_s/2.htm

OCEANIC
http://www.oceanicworldwide.com/p_lights.html

OMS
http://www.omsdive.com/sitemap.html

OUTLANDTECHNOLOGIES
http://outlandtech.com/

OXYCHEQ
http://oxycheq.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=2_38

PIRANHA DIVE MFG (PIRANHA backup)
http://www.piranhadivemfg.com/category/LED-Lighting-Products-68

PRINCENTON TEC
http://www.princetontec.com/?q=product-overview-page-use-scuba

SALVO
CLOSED BUSINESS service gives....LIGHT MONKEY http://www.lightmonkey.us/

SANDHO
http://www.divelightsbysandho.com/contact.htm

SARTEK
http://www.sarind.com/

SCUBAPRO
http://www.scubapro.com/europe/uk/scubapro-products/lights

TEKTITE
http://www.tek-tite.com/src/products.php?c=754

TITAN DIVE GEAR - HYDROLIGHTS
http://www.titandivegear.com/hydrolights

TUSA
http://www.tusa.com/

UK - Undrerwater Kinetics
http://www.uwkinetics.com/lights/overview

UTD
http://utdequipment.com/index.php?cPath=31_8

UWDUDE
http://uwlightdude.com/


CANADA

iTORCH
http://www.itorch.ca/



ASIA

AQUA VENTION
http://aquavention.com/lightingSystems.php

BRIGHTSTAR
http://www.brightstar-hid.com/product_e.php?CMD=list&category=427

BIGBLUE
http://www.bigblue.com.hk/

IST
http://w3c.istsports.com/web/

INNOBEAM (S.KOREA)
http://www.innobeam.com/

INTOVA
http://www.intova.net/category/products/waterproof-torches/

INON
http://www.inon.jp/products/le_light/lieup.html

MAGICSHINE – UK expositure
http://www.magicshineuk.co.uk/Diving-Lights/298-c

SEA&SEA
http://www.seaandsea.com/

SHENZEN TRUSTFIRE TECHNOLOGY Co.Ltd. TRUSTFIRE lights
http://trustfire.en.alibaba.com/productlist.html

HONKONG XTAR Co.Ltd XTAR lights
http://xtar.en.alibaba.com/productshowimg/379045691-200780896/MC_E_LED_diving_lights_XTAR_D31_Irene.html

XECCONLIGHT
http://www.xecconlight.com

[lucca brassi]

TEST ; WANTED :

- beamshots ( with parameters , projection on whiteboard (better greyboard ) with circles to define angles )
- beam analysis
- light source ( lumens from raw light source (light source producer datasheet) ; emiter , bulb , HID bulb,..... , polar chart )
- complete light output ( lux @ distance ; lumens only from complete light tested in integrating sphere ) , polar chart )
- energy profile (consumption )
- light description (size , weight , buoyancy, battery pack....)

http://divetorches.com/index.htm (LIGHT MONKEY 21W,35W,50W HID , METALSUB KL125W HID, ......) ++++ EXCELLENT

http://www.tauchfunzel.de/ +++

http://www.uwimaging.com/sola800p.html SOLA .VS. rest of world of diving lamps (mostly beams comparation )

http://www.tillytec.de/de/lichtvergleiche/vergleiche-tillytec-lampen/foto-vergleich.html TILLYTEC itself (mostly beams comparation )

http://www.tauchen.de/equipment/index.php?kategorie=Lampen 2011 test




COMPARATIONS : ( mostly users test without all nedeed parameters )

http://www.direxplorers.com/specialist-dir-kit/9733-mb-sub-vb50-cave-review.htmlMB SUB VB50

http://www.rebreatherworld.com/dive-lights-torch/26218-mb-sub-twin-led-cave-test.html MB SUB TWIN LED

http://www.direxplorers.com/general-diving-forum/6050-mb-sub-led-cave-photon-hand-held-test.html MB SUB LED PHOTON

http://www.direxplorers.com/general-diving-forum/9302-mb-sub-x1-vb-3c-back-up-torch-test.html MB SUB X1 VB 3C

http://www.torchythebatteryboy.com/p/diving-torch-database_06.html smal torches -backups


TEST PROCEDURES :

INSTRUMENTS:

INTEGRATION SPHERE (surface) - LUMENS

http://www.ee.ryerson.ca:8080/~phiscock/astronomy/light-pollution/integrating-sphere.pdf++++ build , test procedure ,... EXCELENT
http://biology.duke.edu/johnsenlab/pdfs/tech/improvintegspheredesign.pdf
http://budgetlightforum.com/node/2156 nice DIY
http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?200334-Building-an-Integrating-Sphere nice DIY
http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?312940-Improving-the-DIY-integrating-sphere ++upgrade : research on inside coatings of IS EXCELENT

http://www.licor.com/env/products/light/underwater_sensors/ some special underwater light measurment sensor (lumens)

LUXMETER( ILLUMINANCE )

http://www.jt.fo/documents/00158.pdf
http://www.licor.com/env/products/light/photometric_sensors/ some special underwater light measurment sensor (lux, wavelength

LIGHT TEMPERATURE


LEDs

http://www.instrumentsystems.com/fileadmin/editors/downloads/Products/LED_Handbook_e.pdf++Handbook of LED Metrology

FLASHLIGHTS

http://apps1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/ssl/understanding_photometric_reports.pdf IES LM-79-08 test procedures for complete light

http://www.streamlight.com/documents/ansi/ansi-pres.pdf ANSI -NEMA FL1 standard

http://div1.cie.co.at/?i_ca_id=551&pubid=26 CIE standards

http://www.ledwave.eu/home/norms-and-certifications/ some standards MIL for tactical lights
http://raanz.org.nz/techproject/milspecs/MIL-F-3747E.pdf


SUBMERSIBLE LIGHTS

http://www.ul.com/global/eng/pages/o...andards/ul676/
UL676 standards for submersible lights ; also standards for cords , HID ballast , safety , drivers.... etc

http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/xpl/freea...number=1191716 C57.12.32-2002 IEEE Standard for Submersible Equipment - Enclosure Integrity

http://www.dtic.mil/cgi-bin/GetTRDoc...f&AD=ADA213157 MIL STANDARDS and recomendments for submersible enclosures including ( thermal path , battery , display , switch design...... , Orings ...)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Water_Resistant_mark ; ISO 6425 divers' watches standard ; instructions how must dive watch be tested. Many good guidance how to test (pressure , temperature , condesation inside , sealing , impact on glass , mechanism inside and outside (our switches for instance ) , magnetic test ( reed , hall for us) , chemical test (corrosion) even mixed gas diving , very good test overview ++++


PRODUCER DIVING LIGHTS '' HOUSE '' STANDARD ( that should be at least on each producer's site )

http://www.dive-xtras.com/pages/products/xray_addons/light_test/general.aspTEST DIVING LIGHT from WATER to AIR


OTHER ARTICLES

http://members.dslextreme.com/users/rogermw/darksucker.html ___ D.S.T.___ PRIMARY THEORY ABOUT LIGHT - IMPORTANT !! ;-)

http://lightandsound.net.au/darksuckerpage.htmlD.S.T. in picture

http://www.hdslights.com/?id=Articles interesting articles on theme ... new diving light

[blackdiver]

Thank you very much for all this information. Knew a lot, now know more, haha.

Arjan

[The Magpie]

Nice work Lucca.

Sticky?

[Hallmcc]

Nice job, thanks for taking the time and effort to share.

[Klem]

Excellent work Lucca, much appreciated

[wquiles]

Very nice job. Definitely sticky material !!!

[gav6280]

What about some sources for aspheric lenses??

Im looking for some glass ones that are around 15mm diam mater with a nice short focal length and have a very tight focus??

[lucca brassi]

I try to keep library regulary updated!

[DM51]

Thread pinned - very good reference material

[DIWdiver]

Thanks, Lucca. I've got to check out some of those links.

D

[jspeybro]

great overview, especially the links for European suppliers!

What about some sources for aspheric lenses??

Im looking for some glass ones that are around 15mm diam mater with a nice short focal length and have a very tight focus??

Lucca, please add this link to the optics section. I don't think many of the divelight subforum readers know about it:
http://www.anchoroptics.com/

they have some pretty nice lenses and are really cheap for quality optics (so I've heard, didn't buy from them yet).

@gav, maybe you can find something here that you like. their search engine is nice as well.
Note that tight focus is not something that can be specified for a lens. you want a short focal length to capture as much light as possible. therefor the lens also needs to be big enough to capture the light when the led is in focus. therefor you want lenses with a low f-number.

[lucca brassi]

thanks

http://www.thorlabs.de/NewGroupPage9...tGroup_ID=3835

[Packhorse]

Great work Lucca!

[lucca brassi]

after may will all be updated back grrr :-)

[Kevers]

Just made a canister from these plans!! it is awesome, thank you for this wonderful collection of sites!!

[DM51]

Welcome to CPF, Kevers

And while I'm here, my renewed thanks to lucca brassi for his work to make this such a superb reference thread.

[lucca brassi]

I have updated light producers - If you now for some from other side special ASIA , Australia , ...... Let me know that can be library updated

See you

[Surya P]

More than amazing...........awesome !! Thanks

[lucca brassi]

under 3# , added test , test procedures ,comparations between divelights

[Milestar]

Wow, that is amazing fantastic work, thank you Lucca Brassi. I gain a lot from your post I am desperately searching for long long time.

Really a piece of work.

[Codiak]

Please add http://www.novaeproducts.com/ for batteries.
Of most interest to me is this is a USA based company that carries 32650 batteries. 3.7V, 5500mAH in a D Cell format

[_marin]

Hi, Lucca.
You replied to me on ScubaBoard today concerning underwater housing for Canon 550D.
Could you please tell me if this momentary toggle switch would work underwater properly without need for additional protection? http://www.apem.com/pdf/MT.pdf

It's from one of your links. I'm also considering toggle switch with lever and hexseal boot with it. Do you have idea which option would be better?
Thank you.

[lucca brassi]

Replied on Scubaboard http://www.scubaboard.com/forums/mak...ml#post6307134

[Bimmerboy]

Hi Lucca,

The Sandwich Shoppe is also a great resource for various parts.

Good thread!

Edit: Missed it the first time reading, but you do have a link to the Shoppe's 14mm sammies. However they have a bunch of other stuff as well.

[lucca brassi]

thanks
your page is ''hidden'' under ''http://theledguy.chainreactionweb.com/'' and is allready set under ''DROP-IN MODULES'' but ill add comercial name next to adress.

[hhlskti]

Great list, thank you.

Some minor things, Finnsub is not a finnish manufacturer, I believe they are from the Czech Republic. On the other hand there is also Scubamafia from Finland http://www.scubamafia.fi/torches-acc...s-c-27_29.html . I have not seen their torches, but they claim to somehow get a 7° angle with triple XML, I wonder if this is just a bit optimistic or what optics they might use.

[lucca brassi]

you are right ;-) , scubamafia is under DIY- stores but , will be add also as producer