sst 50 build

[tharg]

hay i was wondering what driver to push a sst 50.im thinking 2.8 kd driver but eney thoughts would be nice.thanks



trying to build a thrower for the murkey water here in ky. thinking of using the 44mm dx lens like packhorse and others are using.



i have built a couple light allready with toggel swicthes.looking at reed swicthes for this build so eney info on this would be nice to.



thanks again

 

[tharg]

ok my parts list is going to be.
sst 50
dx 44mm lens
taskled h6flex
hall swith with locking
14.8 5500 lipo 80 wh hours hoping for a 4 hour burn time

so if something dont add up please call me out on it

 

[Klem]

An SST50 can be driven up to 5Amps. If you are buying a H6Flex (in your parts list) then you can set the driver at the current setting you want; 3A, 3.6A or even 5A. and so get more light out of your torch.

If you are using a H6Flex from Taskled, this is your driver...You won't need a 'KD 2.8' as well.

A latching Hall will probably not work on the H6Flex. As I understand it, it operates by two momentary switching actions; 'Click' (less than 0.3sec), and 'Press' (longer than 0.3sec). You need to order the momentary Hall version. Taskled (George) will be able to advise here.

Sounds like a great project...Be interested to hear how you go:thumbsup:

 

[tharg]

the hall swith is coming from task led.the new one george has come out with?

STILL WONT WORK??

 

[Klem]

Yes, the "new one" is the toggle version ('Halltg'). Do not buy the toggle version if using it with a H6Flex.

The H6FLEX operates by momentary bridges across the switch contacts. On the H6FLEX circuit board the switch contacts are marked 'SWA' and 'SWB'.

If using the H6FLEX you will need to design the torch with a remote magnet that you can tap against the torch. A magnet either on a cord, fixed to your BC, or on your opposite wrist perhaps.

With a remote magnet and the momentary version of the Hall ('Hallsw') you can use all the driver functions of the H6FLEX.

If however you still insist on using the new toggle version of the Hall then I'm thinking all you could configure the H6FLEX for is a simple on/off. It would be almost impossible to translate the 'toggle on/toggle off' into momentary switches of less than .3 second. The H6FLEX operates by distinguishing between momentary switches of <0.3sec and >0.3sec ('Clicks' and 'Presses' in the instruction manual).

As a wise person once advised me...It might pay you to read the instruction manual on Taskled's website.

Again, George (or someone who is more familiar with the H6FLEX) can also assist here.

 

[tharg]

o i see what your saying.that sucks just finished the mag mode today for the toggel version. well i guess ill make a new one.lol

 

[Klem]

If you've already purchased the 'Halltg' then why not attach it to the H6Flex and see what you can do with it.

I'd be interested to hear what happens.

(make sure you have your heat-sinked LED attached to the H6FLEX before applying power).

 

[tharg]

i ant puchased the toggel versoin yet. but i do have the other. i was just hoping to not have to put a ring with magnet on light head. i

 

[Klem]

i ant puchased the toggel versoin yet. but i do have the other. i was just hoping to not have to put a ring with magnet on light head. i

You don't have to.

Like I said, have the magnet remote from the torch and use your momentary Hall. You will need full control of your dexterity underwater to operate it with 'clicks' and 'presses'.

If you put a ring on it it might prove difficult (but not impossible) twisting it rapidly back and forth to give <0.3secs and >0.3secs switches.

 

[Klem]

I stand corrected.

Reading George's reply in a newer thread I see the new Toggle version of the Hall switch can be used with Flex Drivers as a momentary.

The switch contact is momentary, while the FET ('LED') is toggle.

 

[tharg]

hay thanks klem yes i read that today. lol sst 50 and the 44mm dx lens wont fit the light head i built.but thats what i get for building before i got all the parts.so i get to start over. ill try to post some pics. ill save it for anther light someday

 

[tharg]

ok stupud question.using 44mm dx lens if im focused at 1 amp.will it change at 5 amps.just courios before i jb weld it all togeather

 

[Klem]

ok stupud question.using 44mm dx lens if im focused at 1 amp.will it change at 5 amps.just courios before i jb weld it all togeather

No change in focus, it will just be brighter.

 

[tharg]

ok thanks klem

 

[beekeeper5]

Tharq, don't forget to post some of your maglite pics! I'm interested to know how you're planning to hook up the hallsw or halltg (whichever one you decide to use).

 

[tharg]

<a href="http://s733.photobucket.com/albums/ww338/tharg/?action=view&current=divelights020.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i733.photobucket.com/albums/ww338/tharg/divelights020.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a> this is how i did it

 

[tharg]

if this worked its how i mounted the driver and swicth

 

[tharg]

ok sorry for the bad pics but its the best i can do

 

[tharg]

and here the head i built first to bad the 44 dx lens and proper spacing wont fit.ugh saving for a new project

 

[tharg]

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