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Who builds the Aleph's?

Brasso

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Who builds the Aleph\'s?

If I wanted to have a light built how do I go about contacting someone?

I'm sure there is a thread somewhere in here I've just failed to find it. Sorry.

Thanks.
 
Re: Who builds the Aleph\'s?

There are people who do it, but Wayne sells completed assemblies at the Shoppe. I believe it's the first link on the Shoppe's site ("Completed Assemblies")
 
Re: Who builds the Aleph\'s?

I saw those but they aren't quite what I wanted. I'm leaning toward a 5w.
 
Re: Who builds the Aleph\'s?

This is from the Aleph FAQ

"Some prime modders on CPF offer their services to build you a customized Aleph. Those are to date: Darell, Chop, tylerdurden, kj and JollyRoger. Feel free to contact either of them."

HTH
 
Re: Who builds the Aleph\'s?

Hey Brasso ... /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif ... you seem kinda endecided to me ... /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif ...
bernie
 
Re: Who builds the Aleph\'s?

No joke. I wish I could see these things in real life so to speak. I like the 5w, but I'm worried about over heating and short runtime. On the other hand, I'm worried the 27 head will not have enough flood and 20 head not enough throw. What to do, what to do?
 
Re: Who builds the Aleph\'s?

Buy a LuxIII LE and a 27mm and 20mm head and see for yourself by swapping around the LE. The extra head isn't too expensive without a second LE.
bernhard
 
Re: Who builds the Aleph\'s?

You read my mind. I think I'll do just that. The only thing that bugs me about the tk models is that according to the chart you can't run 1x123 on the DB917 so I'm stuck with a 2 cell body. I guess I could get another light engine at another time though and have the whole "modular" setup.

BTW, the tk models come with a 60ohm resistor. What would the correct resistor be to turn the 2x123 DB917 lux3 into a SF KLI?
 
Re: Who builds the Aleph\'s?

No, the DB isn't for 1x123. Won't hurt it, but will just run in DD and be quite dim. 60 ohms is perfect for the 2x123 DB set-up. You cannot imitate a KL1-brightness on the low-setting, it won't go that high because the principle behind it is that the driver is kicked out of regulation by the resistor.
You want a low like the KL1 ... get a L2 or U2, the Aleph isn't your ticket. YOu can have relatively bright low modes by using lower resistance though.
bernhard

P.S.: Hey Brasso, you just can't have it all in only one light yet. Don't stress and just look for what you like best and go for it, the rest will follow ... /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif
 
Re: Who builds the Aleph\'s?

Endeavor built 2 custom alephs for me and did a spectacular job, you might want to drop him a line. The 27 mm head does throw significantly more than the 20 mm, but it's no slouch either. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif
 
Re: Who builds the Aleph\'s?

What are the advantages of a DB as opposed to the BB?
 
Re: Who builds the Aleph\'s?

The DB is a buck driver and needs a battery voltage that exceeds Vin of the LED --> 2x123 with the LuxIII typical. The BB and the NG are boost converters and have battery voltage below Vin of the LED --> 1x123 with LuxIII.
The DB is very cool on the low mode without any flicker and is a very stable and efficient driver.

bernhard
 
Re: Who builds the Aleph\'s?

I thought the short answer to the question was here but I guess that guy is just too busy holidaying /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif
 
Re: Who builds the Aleph\'s?

I've been toying with the idea of building them on the weekends in my spare time (I use "spare" loosely)

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Re: Who builds the Aleph\'s?

I can throw one together for you. I have a small selection of Lux IIIs and a couple of VYOT 5Ws right now.
 
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