for a while, I wanted to build an LED lightbar. I've done a lot of research but all I can find are 10-year-old posts. hopefully it will turn to be a business in the future but for now, I'm working on a prototype. iv successfully contracted with manufacturers to supply the following:
1. polycarbonate housing and mounting brackets
2. base aluminum extrusions
3. i/o boards and PCB flashers
4. wiring equipment
5. rubber sealings
I'm struggling to choose the led diodes and optic lens:
1. what are the best-led diodes in term of intensity, output, brightness, and reliability?
I know Luxeon Rebel LED is used by many brands but is it still the best option?
2. does anyone know a good company that supply TIR and linear optics? also, I'm working on the linear optics design and I think I'm going with a parabolic reflector and magnifying Collimator, similar to Whelen design.
I'm moving forward with the project and any help would be appreciated.
1. polycarbonate housing and mounting brackets
2. base aluminum extrusions
3. i/o boards and PCB flashers
4. wiring equipment
5. rubber sealings
I'm struggling to choose the led diodes and optic lens:
1. what are the best-led diodes in term of intensity, output, brightness, and reliability?
I know Luxeon Rebel LED is used by many brands but is it still the best option?
2. does anyone know a good company that supply TIR and linear optics? also, I'm working on the linear optics design and I think I'm going with a parabolic reflector and magnifying Collimator, similar to Whelen design.
I'm moving forward with the project and any help would be appreciated.