Anatomy of an HID ballast

[wulfgang]

I know there's not usually much HID stuff in the homemade/modded forum, but I thought some of you might be interested in this thread:

Edit: Link removed to eliminate the purpose in double posting - Empath

 

[Illum]

your point being?

referring to a thread thats only been posted recently is kinda like double post
well, i guess its not that recent

good job on the unpotting :thumbsup:

usually if you want to renew a thread just post a

cheers.

 

[NAW]

I thought it was neat. I saw the ballast in my Rayzorlite many times and although I have no idea what any of it means, its still cool to look at.

 

[LuxLuthor]

Yeah, this thread should really be closed as it is a double post link to his other thread.

 

[wulfgang]

Please lighten up. I was just cross-posting here because I am sure there are people (myself included) that would like to know when a new HID thread hits the modded forum. Most of that forum is about LEDs, so it is easy to miss threads about HIDs even when you are looking for them.

 

[rufusdufus]

Wulfgang.

Please don't be discouraged.
This is exactly what this forum needs more of(detailed instructions)
Its a pity there is not more of it.
Keep it coming.

 

[brickbat]

fwiw, I wouldn't have seen it had he not posted here, since I don't read the mod forum.

Nice job. I've been tweaking a 70W CMH electronic ballast similarly, and have been able to drive a 100W, 35W, and 20W CMH lamp with resistor value changes.

 

[liveforphysics]

"Yeah, this thread should really be closed as it is a double post link to his other thread."

W T F

If I ran these forums I would close all the threads about "my XX flashlight came in the mail" or "can I put a CREE/P4 into this light?" drivel. I would post a link to this thread in a flashing banner across the top of the page. We are all aware that packages arive, and that mounting LED's in things has been reposted about 10,000times.

Out of the thousands of threads I've browsed on this board, I have had my mind stimulated from Newbie's work, Silverfox's work and Wulfgang's work. I'm not saying that I dont enjoy seeing the very creative combinations of simple systems (aka, batteries, drivers/ballasts, LEDs/bulbs). I also enjoy seeing the quality workmanship in the construction of the cases for flashlights.

However I find it quite uncommon here a thread actually can teach you something beyond what a highschool level basic physics understanding doesn't allready provide.

I think we should let the outstanding and never before covered threads be showcased.

Perhaps folks are missing the implications of his work here, but imaging being able to have a little switch on your HID flashlights to toggle you from ~15w to ~60w. Extreme battery life and functionality when you dont require 3000lm, and more power than ever before for the times when you wana light up some distant object. The info in this thread he has provided take this sort of modification out of being only a dream and make it easily possible to anyone with basic tools and a calculator.


Extremely important info for HID light enthusiasts, and even automotive HID users!!!!!!


[/soapbox]

-Luke

 

[rufusdufus]

I've been tweaking a 70W CMH electronic ballast similarly, and have been able to drive a 100W, 35W, and 20W CMH lamp with resistor value changes.

Don't keep it a secret ,lets see it as well.

 

[liveforphysics]

Yes! your project also sounds exellent Brickbat! Please do share

 

[wulfgang]

Yes, brickbat, definitely want to see what you've done. I couldn't get the 20W CMH to stay lit with the xenon ballast.

 

[LuxLuthor]

"Yeah, this thread should really be closed as it is a double post link to his other thread."

W T F

If I ran these forums I would close all the threads about "my XX flashlight came in the mail" or "can I put a CREE/P4 into this light?" drivel. I would post a link to this thread in a flashing banner across the top of the page. We are all aware that packages arive, and that mounting LED's in things has been reposted about 10,000times.

Out of the thousands of threads I've browsed on this board, I have had my mind stimulated from Newbie's work, Silverfox's work and Wulfgang's work. I'm not saying that I dont enjoy seeing the very creative combinations of simple systems (aka, batteries, drivers/ballasts, LEDs/bulbs). I also enjoy seeing the quality workmanship in the construction of the cases for flashlights.

However I find it quite uncommon here a thread actually can teach you something beyond what a highschool level basic physics understanding doesn't allready provide.

I think we should let the outstanding and never before covered threads be showcased.

Perhaps folks are missing the implications of his work here, but imaging being able to have a little switch on your HID flashlights to toggle you from ~15w to ~60w. Extreme battery life and functionality when you dont require 3000lm, and more power than ever before for the times when you wana light up some distant object. The info in this thread he has provided take this sort of modification out of being only a dream and make it easily possible to anyone with basic tools and a calculator.


Extremely important info for HID light enthusiasts, and even automotive HID users!!!!!!


[/soapbox]

-Luke

I don't really care that much, but it is a rule of the forum of which you may not have been aware....so don't flame me. It's Sasha's very clear rule, and if a moderator sees this they will tell you the same thing. It has nothing to do with the valuable content he linked to.


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[Unforgiven]

Rule violation

Thread closed

Unforgiven