Gadget please answer this

[TrevorNasko]

you made the mistake of mentioning making a 3 d mag with 41 leds. i say mistake because in my new found love of power (20 led otterbox mod, 3 ls alum. dorcy)this apeals. i have a 3 d mag so you dont have to provide that. i only need aboard with the leds attached and2 wires pos neg coming from it that will fit in the mag. i know youre busy and tired with youre job but i'd try to make it worth your while. if you cant do the mag retrofit then please help me in some other way . my home phone is in your p.m. file and ill try to emial the same. thanks

 

[Go Go Gadget Flashlight]

Hey there Aragorn,

I've toyed with the idea of a Mag conversion a couple times and it always comes down to how to tap in to the power with that PR holder they use (adjustable focus thing).

If you can solder, and you can get to a Radio Shack, you can build your own LED array pretty easy. Glad to share info with you.

I really can't take on any projects right now. Sorry.

I still owe Cyclops a light module for his 6P and another member or two have contacted me about LS-Surefire modules (well before I started this job).

I have lots of drawings and pictures of multi-Nichia arrays and how to make them from off-the-shelf Radio Shack parts. The toughest part nowadays is getting the Nichias. I haven't been able to get www.whiteleds.net to display for a while now.

If you post questions, or email me, I'll do my best to "enlighten" you.

Oh, and BTW, it was 44 leds.

 

[TrevorNasko]

i have tried this sort of thing and failed. oh well thanks for responding

 

[vcal]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Aragorn:
i have tried this sort of thing and failed. oh well thanks for responding<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Aragorn, why don't you do like I did 30 years ago(?), and experiment with soldering inexpensive parts together (junk).

FYI-I was just LOUSY at this kinda stuff at first

It was like trying to lace my boots with boxing gloves on..and you have to be willing to make miststeaks(

), -I sure made a lot of 'em.
-If you do this, you WILL become more confident and skilled

, and will like it a lot!
-End of pep talk

Good Luck

 

[TrevorNasko]

thanks but im not rich enough to practice.

 

[sunspot]

Gadget. If you don't mind, I would like a detailed "how to" on a multi-led mod. Post or email and do you have drawings?
BTW, I got Nichia's from Ebay.

Aragorn. The solder practice equipment would cost less than a Mag 3D. Pick up scrap wire for free or chew up an old extention cord. Go to Quickbeam's site and check out the "tip's" section for VERY good soldering advice. lol

 

[Tater Rocket]

Regarding whiteleds.net... It has been changed to http://www.whitelightled.com/ now, but that one is still closed right now also. But, it DOES show up for those of you who want to keep checking there...

Spud

 

[**DONOTDELETE**]

Speaking of mod boards... what is the best way to make those. I know you can buy a bread board at radio shack but does anyone have a better way to make them. I dont have use of the photo lithograph and acid bath anymore but is there a plac that you can buy one sided copper coated pc board? I have see many mods with images where people have cut a circle out of one of these and used a dremel to make your etchings.

 

[Go Go Gadget Flashlight]

FYI to everyone interested. I will post details and tips for array type modules when I get back.

I'm on my way out of town to go to a job interview Monday, working for the Air Force as an aircraft systems project engineer.

Wish me luck and check back here in a few days for the LED info.

C ya!

 

[**DONOTDELETE**]

good luck!

have you checked out the (coming soon) Versalux 20 LED model at the techass.com site? The dimmer is 'ganged', so it operates all 20 bulbs at once, and works over the same range of voltages as the original Versalux, with equal and great efficiency, as you must well know..also it is to be 'encased in plastic' - how, we'll have to see...

 

[TrevorNasko]

quickbeam snapped pics of my 20 led otterlight today check his site in the next week or two for it. it is much more profesional looking than the one youre talking about

 

[Quickbeam]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>quickbeam snapped pics of my 20 led otterlight today check his site in the next week or two for it. it is much more profesional looking than the one youre talking about <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Aragorn, and all -

Actually it's already there! Enjoy!

http://thelightsite.tripod.com/mods/2vers_otterbox.htm

A larger pic can be found here: http://www.az123.com/dougp/otterbox.jpg

 

[**DONOTDELETE**]

Way to go Aragorn looks like a great mod. Will have to give it a try myself. Thanks for the post!!!

 

[lightlover]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Tater Rocket:
... keep checking there... Spud<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Spud, check your e-mail dude.

Aragorn,
that looks real cute and bright - what do you think of lining the base/sides of the box with "something" ?
Also, if you put a magnet inside, it would be self-supporting on a ferrous surface. Like the rubber behind fridge decorations ?

lightlover

 

[Go Go Gadget Flashlight]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Aragorn:
thanks but im not rich enough to practice.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

I checked out your Otter box. Looks good and must be pretty bright. Nice job!

Regarding the "im not rich enough to practice", a soldering iron and some solder should cost less than $15. Those Versalux modules are $50 apiece. If I were ever out of junk electronics to practice on (which I'll never be), I'd hit the local Salvation army or Goodwill store and pick up a cordless phone or something for $2 or $3. I paid $4 for my last fax machine, and it works!

Anyway, sorry for the long delay. I've been catching up at work for missing Monday, and doing job research.
With any luck, I'll hear something in a few weeks about the 3 jobs I interviewed for on Monday.

As for LED arrays, My best tip is to use a pre-drilled circuit board to get nice, tight array layouts. I use Radio Shack 276-148 perfboard pic .

Using a staggered layout, you can get 37 Nichias in a Double Barrel, or 44 in a Mag.
Free's 37 led DB

To connect the leads on the back side, I use 12 or 14 gauge braided copper to join the positives and negatives. Here's a pic of an earlier one with skinny wire. Heavy gauge is better. It doubles as a heatsink.

early version DB24

Have a look at the pics in all my albums and feel free to email me with questions. Be sure to check others' websites for tips. Doug's is a great place because he has done all the hard work and gathered the info together.

Quickbeam's site
Be sure to check out the "Tips" section.

I'll try to answer emails in a timely manner. I'm just busy, not dead.