modamag
Flashlight Enthusiast
You guys with a mill probably recognize this little tool right! It's an electronic edge finder. When the edge (side/front) of the tip touch a metal object it lights up. This expedite the depth & edge finding process ten fold when compared to the wiggler & magnifying hoop. They normally go for $180 on J&L. There is a lower cost version available. Our China friend have also borrowed the design and made it available for $40/each :shakehead
Well I got it dirt cheap, almost $$$FREE$$$, problem is it barely works. :huh2::candle:
After a little investigation, I found that the internal electrical path is pretty simple. The guys at Select (manufacturer) are pretty smart, they make a non-conductive sleeve to isolate the anode path until the tip touch something conductive which is connected to the mill to complete the circuit. At which point the unit lights up. The sleeve is threaded into the body so that it can also be adjusted so that the filament is exactly at the red filter window.
Well being a flashaholic, I just can't leave the unit working half A. So... :devil:
Original parts list.
Updated parts list.
Well I just turned a small 0.300" x 0.525" OD nylon mount so I can replace the stock 5V bulb with my junky white LED (wish I had red in stock). I also removed one battery from the stack to keep the current level reasonable (50mA slightly overdrive by 150% according to manufacturer spec).
Spare parts.
Moment of truth!
As for future plans ... well none, until Cree/Soeul SC comes out with a 8mm package
Enjoy everyone! :wave:
