Penlux
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milkyspit
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Kiessling and Chief, I've gotta ask... what would you guys consider the "optimal" beam characteristics for a doctor's penlight?
Chief_Wiggum
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Hmmm...well all the docs I've shown it to seem to like it. However, the beam is markedly square from the die. I attempted to offset this by moving the optic out away from the emitter ala Larry /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif. That helps, but it's still square.
On a whim I took the optic out completely and was rewarded with a beautiful even spill beam albeit much dimmer. The good doctor wasn't home to evaluate that one though /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif When I asked her about the shape she told me she didn't care, only that it had to be as white as possible.
On a whim I took the optic out completely and was rewarded with a beautiful even spill beam albeit much dimmer. The good doctor wasn't home to evaluate that one though /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif When I asked her about the shape she told me she didn't care, only that it had to be as white as possible.
milky:
the optimal MD-light would be:
- watertight, or name it "blood-, spittle- and vomit-tight"
- pen-shaped for easy deployment
- well-defined not too-wide beam so that moving the beam in and out of the patients eyes can provide a quick change in light intensity to verify the reactions of the pupil
- long running, youo do not carry spares at work
- momentary on or clicky
- common batteries, your hospital has nothing other in stock
- as white as possible
- reasonably bright to look into someone's mouth but not too bright for the eyes of the victim/patient
- not too extraordinary look to prevent it from being stolen
- beam quality itself is not too important, meaning a square beam is just as fine as a round one
- flood or throw is not important either
- but a clip is
well ... that's it. and when you look at this marvel, you can understand why I am drooling /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif
bernhard
the optimal MD-light would be:
- watertight, or name it "blood-, spittle- and vomit-tight"
- pen-shaped for easy deployment
- well-defined not too-wide beam so that moving the beam in and out of the patients eyes can provide a quick change in light intensity to verify the reactions of the pupil
- long running, youo do not carry spares at work
- momentary on or clicky
- common batteries, your hospital has nothing other in stock
- as white as possible
- reasonably bright to look into someone's mouth but not too bright for the eyes of the victim/patient
- not too extraordinary look to prevent it from being stolen
- beam quality itself is not too important, meaning a square beam is just as fine as a round one
- flood or throw is not important either
- but a clip is
well ... that's it. and when you look at this marvel, you can understand why I am drooling /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif
bernhard
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Chief_Wiggum
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I'll update this thread once I have the light anodized and am done with the final assembly. Hopefully w/in the next 2 weeks or so...
lightcrazed
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Chief- Cool light! /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif
John
John
LED_ASAP
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tonyb That post is deleted /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif
IlluminatingBikr
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Bump.... I saw Kiessling's review. Very good results from the Penlux!
Just curious Cheif, but are you making these and how much are they?
Just curious Cheif, but are you making these and how much are they?
Chief_Wiggum
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Hey Aaron,
These lights take me a long time to make and are a lot of work. I have a few other things I need to finish first, but if you are a physcian please PM me. I'll try and help you out.
These lights take me a long time to make and are a lot of work. I have a few other things I need to finish first, but if you are a physcian please PM me. I'll try and help you out.
