lucca brassi
Enlightened
PARTS - DIVE LIGHTING LIBRARY
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&RevisionSelectionMethod=LatestReleased&noSaveAs=0&Rendition=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://eu.mouser.com/ProductDetail/APM-HEXSEAL/N1030/?qs=RNTjZpLRzVRlWLZjP4rj%2FQ%3D%3D
AMP-HEXAL ; HEXSEAL N-103 (silicone rubber) !!! : that boot have inside second seal - look on drawing of boot http://www.mouser.com/ds/2/29/n1030-15207.pdf ;
http://apmhexseal.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/HEX400.pdf 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
REED SWITCH 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
HALL SWITCH- hall switch
http://media.digikey.com/PDF/Data%20Sheets/APEM%20Components%20PDFs/IH_%20Series.pdf HALL PUSH BUTTON TYPE MOMENTARY SWITCH (hall sensor/switch and magnet are integrated both in the same switch ; circuit/switch itself is moulded in plastic , but button with magnet can be surrounded with water so no pressure effect . in that version works also joysticks and potentiometers.
MAGNET for switch
https://www.hkcm.de/hkcm.php
http://www.springandballplungers.com/-c-50_130.html To hold softly magnet in position ''with click'' STAINLESS STEEL BALL PLUNGER
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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)) .
Scheme of piezo looks http://www.imagesco.com/catalog/sensors/switch-info.html ( piezo creates pulse , which charges capacitor inside and in combination with capacitor capacity and resistor is determined discharge function (time) that holds the FET open
For some microprocessor is that no problem because it can read state Hi/Lo output of switch in ms (better is prolonged version up to 1000 ms because it eliminate debouncing effect ), 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 ) ,piezo switches is also used in diving computers like http://www.shearwaterresearch.com/
Basically piezo switch have two wire output . By momentarry pressing When have switch more than 2 wires there is need for power supply for (illumination , some special functions like latch ) switch is basically in NO function (Normaly Opened ). Switch is limited by voltage and current (determinated by FET inside ) and time capability .
Always choose component from producer catalogue with correct code !
httpl://www.baran-at.com/ BARN
http://www.baran-at.com/switches-smf code BARN : SMF6CAW1R (SMF series , 16mm diameter , prolonged version )
http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?342418-Piezo-Switch-Experts CPF thread
http://www.apem.co.uk/ APEM ;
http://www.apem.co.uk/files/apem/brochures/switch-pushbutton-PBA-ENG.pdf ( with latch code APEM: PBA-R5-1-F-B-000 , with prolonged vrsion APEM PBA-R1-1-F-B-000)
http://www.schurter.com/ SCHURTER ;
http://www.schurter.com/en/Components/Switches/Metal-Line-Switches (select IP69K )
SHOP :
http://at.rs-online.com/web/c/schalter/piezo-schalter/piezo-schalter/
http://si.farnell.com/jsp/search/browse.jsp?N=2028+204605&Ntk=gensearch&Ntt=piezo+switch&Ntx=mode+matchallpartial&D=*piezo*+*switch* vandal resistant switch
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 crystal . From switching you need uC with programmed code (or operative amplifier with Schmidt trigger ). Accelerometer is used as switch in http://liquivision.com/ , diving computers. Key is that one accelerometer sealed in housing (best in the centre ) can detects many directions by tapping on enclosure which can simply replace many buttons by tapping directions basic 6 (full 10)
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LATCH CIRCUIT FOR PIEZO or REED or HALL :
http://www.bowdenshobbycircuits.info/page9.htm#toggler.gif most known is Bill Bowden circuit with NE556 (CMOS version) of dual timer(No 5.'' Relay Toggle Circuit using a 556 Timer )
http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?307610-1200-Lumen-2D-Maglite-Mod same circuit adapted to PIEZO and MOSFET
http://www.scubaboard.com/gallery/data/4332/medium/BBTS.PNG circuit scheme (my version is same but uses reed switch + pushbutton magnet )
http://www.scubaboard.com/gallery/data/4332/switch_circular.JPGround PCB (used in my 1's HID)
http://www.scubaboard.com/gallery/data/4332/rectangle.JPG rectangular PCB (used in my 2'nd HID)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xYzNbbQN4PY some explanations
http://www.taskled.com/hallsw.shtml TASKLED - Hallsw
http://www.taskled.com/halltg.shtml - Halltg
http://www.taskled.com/techpiezotg.shtml -Piezotg
http://www.pololu.com/catalog/product/750 POLOLU
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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 distillated 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 principe 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/ MOTHER WEB OF ALL DIYs (LED, MODULE ,DRIVER,OPTICS ,......
http://www.lightmalls.com/
http://www.kaidomain.com/
http://www.malkoffdevices.com/ very nice drop in modules (very similar to the Hesser backups )
THE SANDWICH SHOPPE( parts , modules , enclosures ... )
http://www.solarforce-sales.com/ drop-in , batteries
http://illuminationsupply.com/ parts
http://www.lumapower.com/ parts +
http://www.cnqualitygoods.com/ parts +
http://www.customduo.co.uk/ dropins for Petzl and some other lights
https://www.fasttech.com/ 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
http://tweakers.net/ext/f/hjA4q70gfVyfQdc7qinSSH8z/full.jpg
picture of most common used led emitters together (size of die ) comparasion (thanks Epsilon)
SSC: http://www.seoulsemicon.com/en/html/main/
CREE : http://www.cree.com/products/ledlamps.asp
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
OTHER (SPECIAL) LEDS
http://www.ledgroupbuy.com/ some special UV leds by wavelength , optic glue , AQUARIUM!
http://www.roithner-laser.at/ exotic leds , lasers , components ++ ( litle expensive )
http://www.mtnelectronics.com/ leds on Cu boards
COB LEDS :
( means Chips On Board large leds array intended to street lighting , but because of wide uniform and even light also used for scuba video aplications .
http://www.cob-led.com/What-is-cob-LED-chips-on-board.html . A disadvantage of usually presents a high voltage -( more than 36V DC ; more diodes in series voltage rises and more of these series coupled parallel rises of electric current ) .
That usually mean for portable aplications step-up driving circuit which usually don't have such great
Because it was light to illuminate the road was ideal sunlight tend to have the lights COB higher CRI which is also ideal for video .)
BRIDGELUX : http://www.bridgelux.com/products/
CITIZEN : http://ce.citizen.co.jp/lighting_led/en/products/
SHARP: http://www.sharpleds.com/ledfamily.html
PHILIPS: http://www.philipslumileds.com/products/luxeon-cob
OSRAM : http://www.osram-os.com/osram_os/en/
CREE : http://www.cree.com/
LG : http://led.lginnotek.com/
SSC:http://www.seoulsemicon.com/en/
EVERLIGHT: http://www.everlight.com/
PCB for leds :
http://www.led-mounting-bases.com/ costum PCB , soldering ....optics
http://www.sinkpad.com/sinkpad-starpcb.php Cu Star PCB
http://www.bergquistcompany.com/
http://dx.com/p/cree-xm-l-18mm-aluminum-base-10-piece-pack-126722?rt=1&p=2&m=3&r=2&k=1&t=1&s= 126699&u=126722DX Cu Star PCB buy
http://www.fasttech.com/category/1611/diy-kits-parts-base-plates Star PCB buy
http://intl-outdoor.com/products_new.html?page=5&disp_order=6 NOCTIGON Cu Star PCB buy
http://www.cpfmarketplace.com/mp/showthread.php?291755-Noctigon-Goldpated-Copper-PCB-Heat-Sink-16mm-20mm-XPG2-XPE2-Nichia-219-XML2-MTG2
http://oshpark.com/profiles/Mattausinteresting PCB designs for LED drivers ++
http://drjones.nerdcamp.net/ firmware programs for led drivers ++
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 in LIGHT MONKEY LED and MBSUB CAVE)
http://www.optomarket.com/jsp/index.jsp (KHATOD)
http://www.ledil.fi/index.php?page=srt_led_type (LEDIL)
http://www.polymer-optics.co.uk (POLYMER OPTICS )
http://www.polymer-optics.co.uk/207%20-%2030mm%202.5%20Deg%20Reflector%20Collimator%20for%20Cree%20XLamp%20LEDs.pdf
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.lednlight.com/downloads_lnl/lednlight_en_CREE_XP-G2.pdf LENS fot CREE XP-G2 ++
http://www.carclo-optics.com/(CARCLO OPTICS )
http://www.carclo-optics.com/optics-for-leds/catadioptric/
http://www.carclo-optics.com/optics-for-leds/side-emitter/
http://www.carclo-optics.com/optic-12684-led-cree-xlamp-cxa-1507-white
http://www.optolife.com/ (OPTOLIFE) , DIY lens , aspherics.....
http://www.ledengin.com/ (LEDENGIN )
http://www.ledengin.com/files/products/lenses/LLNS-1T08-H_LLNS-3T08-H_LLNF-1T08-H.pdf
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&InitialSearch=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
http://www.wavien.com/shop/rlt-collars/rlt-collar/ ultimate throw ++ (http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?364136-Black-Bullet-X-1-000-000-Lux-Candela&p=4266535#post4266535)
http://www.norlandprod.com/adhesives/noa%2061.html Norland Optical Adhesive 61 phospor protection for ''de-doomed '' led emiters
http://www.masterbond.com/tds/uv15-42cMaster Bond UV15-42C( bonds , seals , capable for mold optics ) huge temp range
http://www.wft.bz/ holographic films to difusing light ( videolight without any hotspots ) and still keep max output of light source
FRONT GLASS THICKNESS :
http://www.crystran.co.uk/userfiles/files/design-of-pressure-windows.pdf PRESSURE WINDOW calculator simple formula
http://shop.dev-pein.de/download/ik.pdf?phpMyAdmin=2eacc4a405099ee8e70c339d7fbacbaa DEV-PEIN catalogue page 97 (also you can get here glass )
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.pa-international.com.au/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=129&Itemid=174heatsink simulator down on page
http://www.eevblog.com/2010/08/15/eevblog-105-electronics-thermal-heatsink-design-tutorial/
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.scubaboard.com/gallery/data/4332/medium/PCB_HEATSINK_air_gap.png HEATSINK/PCB OPTIMIZATION FOR CLUSTER POWER LEDS +++
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thermal_management_of_high-power_LEDs power led heat sink literature
http://www.luxeonstar.com/kb_results.asp
http://www.ledcoolers.com/round-pin-fin-led-heatsinks/ HI-END heatsinks
CONVECTION ( literature , calculator very usefull ,air heatsinks ) - in water we have CONDUCTION so small heat sinks 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/waterwall.PNGmy vision of cooling METAL LIGHTHEAD with power LED ... power is not limited!
http://www.scubaboard.com/gallery/data/4332/medium/cooling_in_plastic_lighthead_simple_way.PNGmy vision of cooling lighthead through PLASTIC LIGHTHEAD - simple way
http://www.scubaboard.com/gallery/data/4332/medium/waterwall_in_plastic_housing.PNGmy vision of cooling lighthead 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 )
http://www.thermacore.com/default.aspx HEATPIPES also for LEDs
http://www.1-act.com/led-thermal-management/
http://www.coolpolymers.com/ HEAT CONDUCTIVE PLASTIC ;-))
http://www.dsm.com/content/dam/dsm/automotive/zh_CN/documents/stanyl-tc-technical-details.pdf
http://www.nytex.com.tw/en/heat-sink.phtml
http://www.rtpcompany.com/products/conductive/thermally-conductive-compounds/
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
http://www.tglobalthermal.com/HEAT CONDUCTIVE FOAM ( filler ( removable ) in space between led driver and enclosure -( it is used at RAM and graphic cards filler between them
and heatsink - irregular shape )
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 cut-off 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
ELECTRONIC PROTECTION
http://shop.lindinger.at/product_info.php?cPath=1743&products_id=9703901 SPRAY for protecting electronic from the possible salt or fresh water intrusion
QUALITY LED DRIVERS/LEDS:
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://mysite.verizon.net/jminihane/id1.html 13A driver with low PWM for halogeb bulbs
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 ( [email protected] SST-50 , SST-90)
http://avnetexpress.avnet.com/store/em/EMController/Optoelectronics/LED/_/N-100194?action=products&cat=1&catalogId=500201&cutTape=&inStock=&langId=-1&proto=®ionalStock=&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%5Bqs%5D=1&ct_ref=u6&tx_indexedsearch%5Bsword%5D=SST-90&tx_indexedsearch%5Bresults%5D=5&tx_indexedsearch%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
http://oshpark.com/profiles/Mattausinteresting PCB designs for LED drivers ++
http://drjones.nerdcamp.net/ firmware programs for led drivers ++
https://www.loneoceans.com/labs/gxb172/ some interesting drivers
DRIVERS FOR LED - HOW THEY WORK :
http://lygte-info.dk/info/DriverTypes%20UK.htmlin generall +++
http://lygte-info.dk/info/indexLedDrivers%20UK.html test , list
http://www.videofoundry.co.nz/ianman/laboratory/research/driverlist.phptest , list
LINEAR DRIVER: drivers that are simple and effective IF it is small power (voltage ¤t ) 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 )
http://www.micro-bridge.com/amc7135.asp most used chip in LED drivers ''intiligent resistor '' AMC 7135
http://www.fasttech.com/products/1197600 one of sources
SWITCHING DRIVERS :
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 )
LED DRIVER TOPOLOGY & CONSTRUCTION ; 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/ USA very small 35W-50W HID complex ballast
http://www.brightstar-hid.com/ Brightstar - HK generaly
http://www.rotec-gmbh.com/ 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/ many types of ballasts ++
http://www.sublight.se/ 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 for DIY
& LASER
http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?341291-The-future-in-dive-lighting&p=3986193#post3986193
http://rog8811.webs.com/whitelaserpointer.htm DIY WHITE LASER by mixing red, green , blue lasers . now you need in the front also collimator lense but in the opposite way to defocus concentrated beam
SCREW THREADS :
http://www.elkontrol.com/downloads/ortac/PG_to_Metric.pdf PG to Metric
http://www.conexmetals.com/thread/pg-thread.htmPG gland cable size - cutting parameters
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/4-48-Inch-55-Degree-20-Leaves-Thread-Screw-Pitch-Gauge-Gage-3-Pcs-Free-shipping/749552456.html measuring them THREAD SCREW PITCH GAUGE
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 1450 psi (100 bar; 80°C; 16l/min ; on different angles ; 10cm +/-5cm distance.. test with washing machines on specimen))
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=460BAF660266D98F385E4A04F96E28FE&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
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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.chogoriusa.com/ CHOGORI USA
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.groove-ltd.com/underwater_connectors/GROOVE E/O style
http://www.cooperindustries.com/content/public/en/wiring_devices/interconnect/products/subsea/underwater_pluggable/
http://www.switchcraft.com/ sealed connectors
http://www.fischerconnectors.com/us/en sealed connectors ( used for advanced RB computers , oxy cells ,...)
http://www.weipuconnector.com/ China connector producer similar to BULGIN
http://www.chogori-tech.com/ CHOGORI (LED MINI series ;2 pin ) connectors used in heating west SANTI and YELLOW DIVING
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.modellbaufuchs.de/ Germany
http://www.akkukaufhaus.de/ Germany
http://www.newtecs.de/ Germany++
http://www.accu-24.de Germany++
http://www.modellbaufuchs.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
http://si.farnell.com/multicore-loctite/mm01038/wire-solder/dp/1001726 low temp soldering wire 177°C (lowest temp. with
Sn50/Pb32/Cd18 138-150° C but is rare to find )
http://www.weldingtipsandtricks.com/uniweld-uni-4300.html low temp flux for soldering with aluminum (Al-Al, Al-Cu ) -battery tabs (needed big iron tip and 80W+ of power )
CONNECTORS
http://www.powerstream.com/C.htm general overview
http://deep-ideas.co.uk/Store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=35_41&products_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=Anderson+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://www.ev-power.eu/SBM-CBM-1-1/Simple-Battery-Management-Board-4-cells-12V-10A.html some SALVO , HALCYON build- in battery pack circuit ( without balancing pins )
http://www.all-battery.com/protectivepcbsforli-ionandli-polymerbatterypacks.aspx +++BMS (Batery Management System (protection from low voltage , to high voltage , balancing cells....)
http://www.ecat.si/ +++ SLOVENIAN very competive producer of BMS ad things connected with battery power systems , posible of costum products for good value ! )
http://www.robbe.de/zubehoer-ersatzteile/ladetechnik-und-akkus/laden.html BID chip
http://www.bestechpower.com/ large collection of different BMS for DIY +++
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 (USA )
http://www.caa.co.uk/default.aspx?catid=2200&pageid=14490 CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY : Travelling with Items that contain Batteries (UK)
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
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.elprog.com.pl/english/?strona=1_firma&pstrona=01 THE BEST and THE BEAST
http://www.pp-rc.de.dd29924.kasserver.com/SHOP/FOTO/PULSAR3/p3_test_modellflieger_6_7_2012.pdf.......( also price )
http://www.pp-rc.de/pulsar3.htm?shop=pp-rc&SessionId=&a=article&ProdNr=1234V&t=3&c=6&p=6
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://www.robbe.de/zubehoer-ersatzteile/ladetechnik-und-akkus/laden.html ROBBE with BID (Battery Indetification Chip )
http://www.skyrc.com/ quality chargers ++
http://www.hyperion-eu.com/ quality charges , battery packs ++
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http://logview.info/forum/index.php?pages/eng/ DONATIONWARE PROGRAM FOR ALMOST ALL BATTERY CHARGERS ( recommended )
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BATTERY PACK TESTING - electronic load
PC POWER SUPPLY as ACTIVE LOAD 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.diagram.com.ua/english/library/elektor-electronics-magazine/elektor-electronics-magazine.php?row=9
from ELECTOR ELECTRONICS 20A (2/2002) simple and powrerfull
http://docs4.chomikuj.pl/1783178326,PL,0,0,e022032.pdf ELECTOR ELECTRONICS 20A LOAD
http://niehuesweb.org/fluxkompensator/index.html
http://www.elv.de/Elektronische-Last-mit-Panel-Meter-Anschluss-EL2010/x.aspx/cid_726/detail_31608
http://www.techome.de/manuals/43606_EL9000_KM.pdf (DIY kit manual )
http://lygte-info.dk/ many tests ++
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/4332/2.PNG H F/F new style
http://www.scubaboard.com/gallery/data/4332/H_new_1.jpg
http://www.scubaboard.com/gallery/data/4332/medium/H_new_2.jpg
http://www.scubaboard.com/gallery/data/4332/DR_QRM_.PNG DR QRM
http://www.scubaboard.com/gallery/data/4332/DR_QRM_ass.PNG
http://www.scubaboard.com/gallery/data/4332/DR_QRM_diss.PNG
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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RITTAL-CABLE CONDUIT(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&langId=-1&top=Y&bu=&categoryId=10350&channel=%24&customer= 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.htmlUSA
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.divegearexpress.com/ USA , parts
http://deep-ideas.co.uk/ UK parts
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/ service for DPV (scooters ) also a lot of material for DIY dive lights
http://www.scubamafia.fi/ parts for canister light DIY
http://www.tecme.de/ some special shop mostly for REBREATHER PARTS but have a lot of special and rare goodies ++++
http://prevco.com/ housing on demand
http://rovspecialties.com/ housing on demand
https://teledynebenthos.com/ very,very interesting housing for electronics measurement under high pressure(-6000m )( small ; football ball size glass sphere )
DIY : SURFACE PROTECTION OF ALUMINIUM
http://www.caswellplating.com/electroplating-anodizing/anodizing-products/anodizing-kits.html
http://www.diyanodizing.com/index.html
http://www.platingsales.com/anodizing_supplies.htm
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.masterbond.com/applications/bonding-acetal-plastics-industrial-adhesives
http://reltekllc.com/technicallibrary.aspx
CLEANING BEFORE BONDING :
MACHINING :
http://www.bayplastics.co.uk/technicalinformation.htm
http://www.hoffmann-group.com/int/service-competence/downloads/machining-handbook.html+++FLASH HANDBOOK , MATERIALS , TOOLING , TOOLING PARAMETERS
SPECIAL FITS (GoogleRESS 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 read for all DIY (outdated but still usefull)
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.diy-ski.dyrstad.nu DIY from Norwegian
http://www.direxplorers.com/dir-kit-questions/9347-led-conversion-back-up-lights.html HALCYON BACKUP LED REPLACEMENT ++
http://lygte-info.dk/ some good tests , battery info , driver info +
http://subsurfacetech.synergize.co/ a lot of projects nice navigation pages , calculators ...
http://www.itbydesign.co.uk/index.html a lot of projects nice navigation pages ...
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
OTHERS LIBRARY :
FLASHLIGHT WIKI : http://flashlightwiki.com/
http://kopka.at/ first trys (also mine)
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.falstad.com/circuit/e-index.html explain and simulate basic electronics parts and circuits with JAVA+++
http://www.optenso.com/links/links.html#lds collection of optics simulation programs ; some of them are free for download for educational purposes
http://physics.bu.edu/~duffy/java/Opticsa1.html online java simulator
http://www.arachnoid.com/OpticalRayTracer/ online java simulator
http://www.schulphysik.de/java/physlet/applets/optik1.html online java simulator
http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/hbase/ligcon.html lens, mirrors , reflecions , aspherics......equations
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://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 (small diving cams )
http://www.actionpro.de/ ACTIONPRO
http://contour.com/ CONTUR
http://gopro.com/ GO- PRO
http://www.rollei-actioncam.com/ ROLLEI
ADJUSTABLE LIGHT ARMS FOR CAMERA
http://fiberstrobe.blogspot.com/2012_06_01_archive.html very nice article about DIY strobes
http://www.modularhose.com/Loc-Line-34-System
http://locline.com/
http://www.ariana-industrie.de/
http://www.halltech.de/kuhlmittelschlauche/flexo-line-gelenkschlauche-kunststoff.html
http://www.maxiflex.ch/
http://fotografit.eu/ adapters
FILTERS FOR VIDEO (NOT UV)
http://www.wft.bz/ holographic films to difusing light ( videolight without any hotspots ) and still keep max output of light source
http://www.wft.bz/lightfilms/products.htm shop
http://www.magic-filters.com/autoindex.html special filter for different water color
http://www.rosco.com/uk/index.cfm general purpose photo filters
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://www.globalunderwaterexplorers.org/files/Quest-14-1-unsecured.pdfMatej Simonic from Slovenia UV photography
http://www.cicfilm.com/en/film/jameCiril Mlinar - CIC
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/
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&RevisionSelectionMethod=LatestReleased&noSaveAs=0&Rendition=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://eu.mouser.com/ProductDetail/APM-HEXSEAL/N1030/?qs=RNTjZpLRzVRlWLZjP4rj%2FQ%3D%3D
AMP-HEXAL ; HEXSEAL N-103 (silicone rubber) !!! : that boot have inside second seal - look on drawing of boot http://www.mouser.com/ds/2/29/n1030-15207.pdf ;
http://apmhexseal.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/HEX400.pdf 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
REED SWITCH 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
HALL SWITCH- hall switch
http://media.digikey.com/PDF/Data%20Sheets/APEM%20Components%20PDFs/IH_%20Series.pdf HALL PUSH BUTTON TYPE MOMENTARY SWITCH (hall sensor/switch and magnet are integrated both in the same switch ; circuit/switch itself is moulded in plastic , but button with magnet can be surrounded with water so no pressure effect . in that version works also joysticks and potentiometers.
MAGNET for switch
https://www.hkcm.de/hkcm.php
http://www.springandballplungers.com/-c-50_130.html To hold softly magnet in position ''with click'' STAINLESS STEEL BALL PLUNGER
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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)) .
Scheme of piezo looks http://www.imagesco.com/catalog/sensors/switch-info.html ( piezo creates pulse , which charges capacitor inside and in combination with capacitor capacity and resistor is determined discharge function (time) that holds the FET open
For some microprocessor is that no problem because it can read state Hi/Lo output of switch in ms (better is prolonged version up to 1000 ms because it eliminate debouncing effect ), 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 ) ,piezo switches is also used in diving computers like http://www.shearwaterresearch.com/
Basically piezo switch have two wire output . By momentarry pressing When have switch more than 2 wires there is need for power supply for (illumination , some special functions like latch ) switch is basically in NO function (Normaly Opened ). Switch is limited by voltage and current (determinated by FET inside ) and time capability .
Always choose component from producer catalogue with correct code !
httpl://www.baran-at.com/ BARN
http://www.baran-at.com/switches-smf code BARN : SMF6CAW1R (SMF series , 16mm diameter , prolonged version )
http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?342418-Piezo-Switch-Experts CPF thread
http://www.apem.co.uk/ APEM ;
http://www.apem.co.uk/files/apem/brochures/switch-pushbutton-PBA-ENG.pdf ( with latch code APEM: PBA-R5-1-F-B-000 , with prolonged vrsion APEM PBA-R1-1-F-B-000)
http://www.schurter.com/ SCHURTER ;
http://www.schurter.com/en/Components/Switches/Metal-Line-Switches (select IP69K )
SHOP :
http://at.rs-online.com/web/c/schalter/piezo-schalter/piezo-schalter/
http://si.farnell.com/jsp/search/browse.jsp?N=2028+204605&Ntk=gensearch&Ntt=piezo+switch&Ntx=mode+matchallpartial&D=*piezo*+*switch* vandal resistant switch
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 crystal . From switching you need uC with programmed code (or operative amplifier with Schmidt trigger ). Accelerometer is used as switch in http://liquivision.com/ , diving computers. Key is that one accelerometer sealed in housing (best in the centre ) can detects many directions by tapping on enclosure which can simply replace many buttons by tapping directions basic 6 (full 10)
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LATCH CIRCUIT FOR PIEZO or REED or HALL :
http://www.bowdenshobbycircuits.info/page9.htm#toggler.gif most known is Bill Bowden circuit with NE556 (CMOS version) of dual timer(No 5.'' Relay Toggle Circuit using a 556 Timer )
http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?307610-1200-Lumen-2D-Maglite-Mod same circuit adapted to PIEZO and MOSFET
http://www.scubaboard.com/gallery/data/4332/medium/BBTS.PNG circuit scheme (my version is same but uses reed switch + pushbutton magnet )
http://www.scubaboard.com/gallery/data/4332/switch_circular.JPGround PCB (used in my 1's HID)
http://www.scubaboard.com/gallery/data/4332/rectangle.JPG rectangular PCB (used in my 2'nd HID)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xYzNbbQN4PY some explanations
http://www.taskled.com/hallsw.shtml TASKLED - Hallsw
http://www.taskled.com/halltg.shtml - Halltg
http://www.taskled.com/techpiezotg.shtml -Piezotg
http://www.pololu.com/catalog/product/750 POLOLU
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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 distillated 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 principe 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/ MOTHER WEB OF ALL DIYs (LED, MODULE ,DRIVER,OPTICS ,......
http://www.lightmalls.com/
http://www.kaidomain.com/
http://www.malkoffdevices.com/ very nice drop in modules (very similar to the Hesser backups )
THE SANDWICH SHOPPE( parts , modules , enclosures ... )
http://www.solarforce-sales.com/ drop-in , batteries
http://illuminationsupply.com/ parts
http://www.lumapower.com/ parts +
http://www.cnqualitygoods.com/ parts +
http://www.customduo.co.uk/ dropins for Petzl and some other lights
https://www.fasttech.com/ 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
http://tweakers.net/ext/f/hjA4q70gfVyfQdc7qinSSH8z/full.jpg
picture of most common used led emitters together (size of die ) comparasion (thanks Epsilon)
SSC: http://www.seoulsemicon.com/en/html/main/
CREE : http://www.cree.com/products/ledlamps.asp
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
OTHER (SPECIAL) LEDS
http://www.ledgroupbuy.com/ some special UV leds by wavelength , optic glue , AQUARIUM!
http://www.roithner-laser.at/ exotic leds , lasers , components ++ ( litle expensive )
http://www.mtnelectronics.com/ leds on Cu boards
COB LEDS :
( means Chips On Board large leds array intended to street lighting , but because of wide uniform and even light also used for scuba video aplications .
http://www.cob-led.com/What-is-cob-LED-chips-on-board.html . A disadvantage of usually presents a high voltage -( more than 36V DC ; more diodes in series voltage rises and more of these series coupled parallel rises of electric current ) .
That usually mean for portable aplications step-up driving circuit which usually don't have such great
Because it was light to illuminate the road was ideal sunlight tend to have the lights COB higher CRI which is also ideal for video .)
BRIDGELUX : http://www.bridgelux.com/products/
CITIZEN : http://ce.citizen.co.jp/lighting_led/en/products/
SHARP: http://www.sharpleds.com/ledfamily.html
PHILIPS: http://www.philipslumileds.com/products/luxeon-cob
OSRAM : http://www.osram-os.com/osram_os/en/
CREE : http://www.cree.com/
LG : http://led.lginnotek.com/
SSC:http://www.seoulsemicon.com/en/
EVERLIGHT: http://www.everlight.com/
PCB for leds :
http://www.led-mounting-bases.com/ costum PCB , soldering ....optics
http://www.sinkpad.com/sinkpad-starpcb.php Cu Star PCB
http://www.bergquistcompany.com/
http://dx.com/p/cree-xm-l-18mm-aluminum-base-10-piece-pack-126722?rt=1&p=2&m=3&r=2&k=1&t=1&s= 126699&u=126722DX Cu Star PCB buy
http://www.fasttech.com/category/1611/diy-kits-parts-base-plates Star PCB buy
http://intl-outdoor.com/products_new.html?page=5&disp_order=6 NOCTIGON Cu Star PCB buy
http://www.cpfmarketplace.com/mp/showthread.php?291755-Noctigon-Goldpated-Copper-PCB-Heat-Sink-16mm-20mm-XPG2-XPE2-Nichia-219-XML2-MTG2
http://oshpark.com/profiles/Mattausinteresting PCB designs for LED drivers ++
http://drjones.nerdcamp.net/ firmware programs for led drivers ++
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 in LIGHT MONKEY LED and MBSUB CAVE)
http://www.optomarket.com/jsp/index.jsp (KHATOD)
http://www.ledil.fi/index.php?page=srt_led_type (LEDIL)
http://www.polymer-optics.co.uk (POLYMER OPTICS )
http://www.polymer-optics.co.uk/207%20-%2030mm%202.5%20Deg%20Reflector%20Collimator%20for%20Cree%20XLamp%20LEDs.pdf
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.lednlight.com/downloads_lnl/lednlight_en_CREE_XP-G2.pdf LENS fot CREE XP-G2 ++
http://www.carclo-optics.com/(CARCLO OPTICS )
http://www.carclo-optics.com/optics-for-leds/catadioptric/
http://www.carclo-optics.com/optics-for-leds/side-emitter/
http://www.carclo-optics.com/optic-12684-led-cree-xlamp-cxa-1507-white
http://www.optolife.com/ (OPTOLIFE) , DIY lens , aspherics.....
http://www.ledengin.com/ (LEDENGIN )
http://www.ledengin.com/files/products/lenses/LLNS-1T08-H_LLNS-3T08-H_LLNF-1T08-H.pdf
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&InitialSearch=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
http://www.wavien.com/shop/rlt-collars/rlt-collar/ ultimate throw ++ (http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?364136-Black-Bullet-X-1-000-000-Lux-Candela&p=4266535#post4266535)
http://www.norlandprod.com/adhesives/noa%2061.html Norland Optical Adhesive 61 phospor protection for ''de-doomed '' led emiters
http://www.masterbond.com/tds/uv15-42cMaster Bond UV15-42C( bonds , seals , capable for mold optics ) huge temp range
http://www.wft.bz/ holographic films to difusing light ( videolight without any hotspots ) and still keep max output of light source
FRONT GLASS THICKNESS :
http://www.crystran.co.uk/userfiles/files/design-of-pressure-windows.pdf PRESSURE WINDOW calculator simple formula
http://shop.dev-pein.de/download/ik.pdf?phpMyAdmin=2eacc4a405099ee8e70c339d7fbacbaa DEV-PEIN catalogue page 97 (also you can get here glass )
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.pa-international.com.au/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=129&Itemid=174heatsink simulator down on page
http://www.eevblog.com/2010/08/15/eevblog-105-electronics-thermal-heatsink-design-tutorial/
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.scubaboard.com/gallery/data/4332/medium/PCB_HEATSINK_air_gap.png HEATSINK/PCB OPTIMIZATION FOR CLUSTER POWER LEDS +++
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thermal_management_of_high-power_LEDs power led heat sink literature
http://www.luxeonstar.com/kb_results.asp
http://www.ledcoolers.com/round-pin-fin-led-heatsinks/ HI-END heatsinks
CONVECTION ( literature , calculator very usefull ,air heatsinks ) - in water we have CONDUCTION so small heat sinks 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/waterwall.PNGmy vision of cooling METAL LIGHTHEAD with power LED ... power is not limited!
http://www.scubaboard.com/gallery/data/4332/medium/cooling_in_plastic_lighthead_simple_way.PNGmy vision of cooling lighthead through PLASTIC LIGHTHEAD - simple way
http://www.scubaboard.com/gallery/data/4332/medium/waterwall_in_plastic_housing.PNGmy vision of cooling lighthead 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 )
http://www.thermacore.com/default.aspx HEATPIPES also for LEDs
http://www.1-act.com/led-thermal-management/
http://www.coolpolymers.com/ HEAT CONDUCTIVE PLASTIC ;-))
http://www.dsm.com/content/dam/dsm/automotive/zh_CN/documents/stanyl-tc-technical-details.pdf
http://www.nytex.com.tw/en/heat-sink.phtml
http://www.rtpcompany.com/products/conductive/thermally-conductive-compounds/
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
http://www.tglobalthermal.com/HEAT CONDUCTIVE FOAM ( filler ( removable ) in space between led driver and enclosure -( it is used at RAM and graphic cards filler between them
and heatsink - irregular shape )
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 cut-off 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
ELECTRONIC PROTECTION
http://shop.lindinger.at/product_info.php?cPath=1743&products_id=9703901 SPRAY for protecting electronic from the possible salt or fresh water intrusion
QUALITY LED DRIVERS/LEDS:
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://mysite.verizon.net/jminihane/id1.html 13A driver with low PWM for halogeb bulbs
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 ( [email protected] SST-50 , SST-90)
http://avnetexpress.avnet.com/store/em/EMController/Optoelectronics/LED/_/N-100194?action=products&cat=1&catalogId=500201&cutTape=&inStock=&langId=-1&proto=®ionalStock=&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%5Bqs%5D=1&ct_ref=u6&tx_indexedsearch%5Bsword%5D=SST-90&tx_indexedsearch%5Bresults%5D=5&tx_indexedsearch%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
http://oshpark.com/profiles/Mattausinteresting PCB designs for LED drivers ++
http://drjones.nerdcamp.net/ firmware programs for led drivers ++
https://www.loneoceans.com/labs/gxb172/ some interesting drivers
DRIVERS FOR LED - HOW THEY WORK :
http://lygte-info.dk/info/DriverTypes%20UK.htmlin generall +++
http://lygte-info.dk/info/indexLedDrivers%20UK.html test , list
http://www.videofoundry.co.nz/ianman/laboratory/research/driverlist.phptest , list
LINEAR DRIVER: drivers that are simple and effective IF it is small power (voltage ¤t ) 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 )
http://www.micro-bridge.com/amc7135.asp most used chip in LED drivers ''intiligent resistor '' AMC 7135
http://www.fasttech.com/products/1197600 one of sources
SWITCHING DRIVERS :
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 )
LED DRIVER TOPOLOGY & CONSTRUCTION ; 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/ USA very small 35W-50W HID complex ballast
http://www.brightstar-hid.com/ Brightstar - HK generaly
http://www.rotec-gmbh.com/ 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/ many types of ballasts ++
http://www.sublight.se/ 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 for DIY
& LASER
http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?341291-The-future-in-dive-lighting&p=3986193#post3986193
http://rog8811.webs.com/whitelaserpointer.htm DIY WHITE LASER by mixing red, green , blue lasers . now you need in the front also collimator lense but in the opposite way to defocus concentrated beam
SCREW THREADS :
http://www.elkontrol.com/downloads/ortac/PG_to_Metric.pdf PG to Metric
http://www.conexmetals.com/thread/pg-thread.htmPG gland cable size - cutting parameters
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/4-48-Inch-55-Degree-20-Leaves-Thread-Screw-Pitch-Gauge-Gage-3-Pcs-Free-shipping/749552456.html measuring them THREAD SCREW PITCH GAUGE
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 1450 psi (100 bar; 80°C; 16l/min ; on different angles ; 10cm +/-5cm distance.. test with washing machines on specimen))
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=460BAF660266D98F385E4A04F96E28FE&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
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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.chogoriusa.com/ CHOGORI USA
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.groove-ltd.com/underwater_connectors/GROOVE E/O style
http://www.cooperindustries.com/content/public/en/wiring_devices/interconnect/products/subsea/underwater_pluggable/
http://www.switchcraft.com/ sealed connectors
http://www.fischerconnectors.com/us/en sealed connectors ( used for advanced RB computers , oxy cells ,...)
http://www.weipuconnector.com/ China connector producer similar to BULGIN
http://www.chogori-tech.com/ CHOGORI (LED MINI series ;2 pin ) connectors used in heating west SANTI and YELLOW DIVING
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.modellbaufuchs.de/ Germany
http://www.akkukaufhaus.de/ Germany
http://www.newtecs.de/ Germany++
http://www.accu-24.de Germany++
http://www.modellbaufuchs.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
http://si.farnell.com/multicore-loctite/mm01038/wire-solder/dp/1001726 low temp soldering wire 177°C (lowest temp. with
Sn50/Pb32/Cd18 138-150° C but is rare to find )
http://www.weldingtipsandtricks.com/uniweld-uni-4300.html low temp flux for soldering with aluminum (Al-Al, Al-Cu ) -battery tabs (needed big iron tip and 80W+ of power )
CONNECTORS
http://www.powerstream.com/C.htm general overview
http://deep-ideas.co.uk/Store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=35_41&products_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=Anderson+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://www.ev-power.eu/SBM-CBM-1-1/Simple-Battery-Management-Board-4-cells-12V-10A.html some SALVO , HALCYON build- in battery pack circuit ( without balancing pins )
http://www.all-battery.com/protectivepcbsforli-ionandli-polymerbatterypacks.aspx +++BMS (Batery Management System (protection from low voltage , to high voltage , balancing cells....)
http://www.ecat.si/ +++ SLOVENIAN very competive producer of BMS ad things connected with battery power systems , posible of costum products for good value ! )
http://www.robbe.de/zubehoer-ersatzteile/ladetechnik-und-akkus/laden.html BID chip
http://www.bestechpower.com/ large collection of different BMS for DIY +++
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 (USA )
http://www.caa.co.uk/default.aspx?catid=2200&pageid=14490 CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY : Travelling with Items that contain Batteries (UK)
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
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.elprog.com.pl/english/?strona=1_firma&pstrona=01 THE BEST and THE BEAST
http://www.pp-rc.de.dd29924.kasserver.com/SHOP/FOTO/PULSAR3/p3_test_modellflieger_6_7_2012.pdf.......( also price )
http://www.pp-rc.de/pulsar3.htm?shop=pp-rc&SessionId=&a=article&ProdNr=1234V&t=3&c=6&p=6
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://www.robbe.de/zubehoer-ersatzteile/ladetechnik-und-akkus/laden.html ROBBE with BID (Battery Indetification Chip )
http://www.skyrc.com/ quality chargers ++
http://www.hyperion-eu.com/ quality charges , battery packs ++
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http://logview.info/forum/index.php?pages/eng/ DONATIONWARE PROGRAM FOR ALMOST ALL BATTERY CHARGERS ( recommended )
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BATTERY PACK TESTING - electronic load
PC POWER SUPPLY as ACTIVE LOAD 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.diagram.com.ua/english/library/elektor-electronics-magazine/elektor-electronics-magazine.php?row=9
from ELECTOR ELECTRONICS 20A (2/2002) simple and powrerfull
http://docs4.chomikuj.pl/1783178326,PL,0,0,e022032.pdf ELECTOR ELECTRONICS 20A LOAD
http://niehuesweb.org/fluxkompensator/index.html
http://www.elv.de/Elektronische-Last-mit-Panel-Meter-Anschluss-EL2010/x.aspx/cid_726/detail_31608
http://www.techome.de/manuals/43606_EL9000_KM.pdf (DIY kit manual )
http://lygte-info.dk/ many tests ++
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/4332/2.PNG H F/F new style
http://www.scubaboard.com/gallery/data/4332/H_new_1.jpg
http://www.scubaboard.com/gallery/data/4332/medium/H_new_2.jpg
http://www.scubaboard.com/gallery/data/4332/DR_QRM_.PNG DR QRM
http://www.scubaboard.com/gallery/data/4332/DR_QRM_ass.PNG
http://www.scubaboard.com/gallery/data/4332/DR_QRM_diss.PNG
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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RITTAL-CABLE CONDUIT(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&langId=-1&top=Y&bu=&categoryId=10350&channel=%24&customer= 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.htmlUSA
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.divegearexpress.com/ USA , parts
http://deep-ideas.co.uk/ UK parts
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/ service for DPV (scooters ) also a lot of material for DIY dive lights
http://www.scubamafia.fi/ parts for canister light DIY
http://www.tecme.de/ some special shop mostly for REBREATHER PARTS but have a lot of special and rare goodies ++++
http://prevco.com/ housing on demand
http://rovspecialties.com/ housing on demand
https://teledynebenthos.com/ very,very interesting housing for electronics measurement under high pressure(-6000m )( small ; football ball size glass sphere )
DIY : SURFACE PROTECTION OF ALUMINIUM
http://www.caswellplating.com/electroplating-anodizing/anodizing-products/anodizing-kits.html
http://www.diyanodizing.com/index.html
http://www.platingsales.com/anodizing_supplies.htm
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.masterbond.com/applications/bonding-acetal-plastics-industrial-adhesives
http://reltekllc.com/technicallibrary.aspx
CLEANING BEFORE BONDING :
MACHINING :
http://www.bayplastics.co.uk/technicalinformation.htm
http://www.hoffmann-group.com/int/service-competence/downloads/machining-handbook.html+++FLASH HANDBOOK , MATERIALS , TOOLING , TOOLING PARAMETERS
SPECIAL FITS (Google
RESS 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 read for all DIY (outdated but still usefull)
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.diy-ski.dyrstad.nu DIY from Norwegian
http://www.direxplorers.com/dir-kit-questions/9347-led-conversion-back-up-lights.html HALCYON BACKUP LED REPLACEMENT ++
http://lygte-info.dk/ some good tests , battery info , driver info +
http://subsurfacetech.synergize.co/ a lot of projects nice navigation pages , calculators ...
http://www.itbydesign.co.uk/index.html a lot of projects nice navigation pages ...
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
OTHERS LIBRARY :
FLASHLIGHT WIKI : http://flashlightwiki.com/
http://kopka.at/ first trys (also mine
)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.falstad.com/circuit/e-index.html explain and simulate basic electronics parts and circuits with JAVA+++
http://www.optenso.com/links/links.html#lds collection of optics simulation programs ; some of them are free for download for educational purposes
http://physics.bu.edu/~duffy/java/Opticsa1.html online java simulator
http://www.arachnoid.com/OpticalRayTracer/ online java simulator
http://www.schulphysik.de/java/physlet/applets/optik1.html online java simulator
http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/hbase/ligcon.html lens, mirrors , reflecions , aspherics......equations
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://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 (small diving cams )
http://www.actionpro.de/ ACTIONPRO
http://contour.com/ CONTUR
http://gopro.com/ GO- PRO
http://www.rollei-actioncam.com/ ROLLEI
ADJUSTABLE LIGHT ARMS FOR CAMERA
http://fiberstrobe.blogspot.com/2012_06_01_archive.html very nice article about DIY strobes
http://www.modularhose.com/Loc-Line-34-System
http://locline.com/
http://www.ariana-industrie.de/
http://www.halltech.de/kuhlmittelschlauche/flexo-line-gelenkschlauche-kunststoff.html
http://www.maxiflex.ch/
http://fotografit.eu/ adapters
FILTERS FOR VIDEO (NOT UV)
http://www.wft.bz/ holographic films to difusing light ( videolight without any hotspots ) and still keep max output of light source
http://www.wft.bz/lightfilms/products.htm shop
http://www.magic-filters.com/autoindex.html special filter for different water color
http://www.rosco.com/uk/index.cfm general purpose photo filters
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://www.globalunderwaterexplorers.org/files/Quest-14-1-unsecured.pdfMatej Simonic from Slovenia UV photography
http://www.cicfilm.com/en/film/jameCiril Mlinar - CIC
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/
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