J Jalben Newly Enlightened Joined Nov 3, 2011 Messages 8 Jan 4, 2012 #1 Using aspheric lens you get a reasonably clear emitter shaped beam, so I had to ask, has anyone customized the shape of the emitter to get some interesting beam shapes?
Using aspheric lens you get a reasonably clear emitter shaped beam, so I had to ask, has anyone customized the shape of the emitter to get some interesting beam shapes?
bshanahan14rulz Flashlight Enthusiast Joined Jan 29, 2009 Messages 2,819 Location Tennessee Jan 5, 2012 #2 I don't think anyone has ever modified an emitter. However, you can buy the bare dice and mount them yourself if you are so inclined. You might get a kick out of looking at the pictures on this page of some old Lamina Ceramics LEDs: http://www.decadecounter.com/vta/articleview.php?item=619
I don't think anyone has ever modified an emitter. However, you can buy the bare dice and mount them yourself if you are so inclined. You might get a kick out of looking at the pictures on this page of some old Lamina Ceramics LEDs: http://www.decadecounter.com/vta/articleview.php?item=619
T Th232 Flashlight Enthusiast Joined Dec 25, 2008 Messages 1,064 Location Sydney, Australia Jan 5, 2012 #3 I recall Saabluster dedoming some XR-Es and then putting a different lens on top with some interesting effects, but I'm not sure how far he took it.
I recall Saabluster dedoming some XR-Es and then putting a different lens on top with some interesting effects, but I'm not sure how far he took it.