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 City & State/Province 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 City & State/Province 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.