MicroMcLuxArc : R2H 1W running on 1 AAA

I got one of ArcMania's incredibly small and cool micro converter boards and decided to do something with a headless Arc AAA that I was tired of using as a whistle:





I believe the MicroConverter is putting out around 150 mA to the LED but I could be off by a bit. I couldn't easily isolate the LED for a bench test due to the build sequence on this. The light gives off a great and completely even flood of white light. I had checked the Vf on the LED and this particular unit was very low at 3.03V for 350 mA.

I thought soldering Wayne Y's boards was a bit of a challenge but Mike Jordan (Arc Mania) brings a new meaning to small! Dang those components are small! /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

- Don

DUDE. those are pretty pictures.
Arrrgh, i cannot resist anymore. I am going to rob you /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif
be afraid, be very afraid

DUDE. those are pretty pictures.
Arrrgh, i cannot resist anymore. I am going to rob you
be afraid, be very afraid
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Muahahahahaha... If I don't get to Don first... /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif

That's one sweet, sleek, streak, spicy lookin' AAA...
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Falcon, you can have the wings, but i got the speed. Now, i better start running /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

wow. that is a small light

Once again, you have created a masterpiece.
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very nice!

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*double take*



-Jason

ok....where is the pre-order line???

Hoo Boy! /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/bowdown.gif /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/bowdown.gif /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/bowdown.gif

WOW you are a genius.Where do you get your inspirations from?As JonSidneyB said where is the pre-order line??? /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/buttrock.gif /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/bowdown.gif

Cool. a whistle that lights up!

Great work as usual Don! /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbsup.gif

PayPal sent /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Klaus

That is the ULTIMATE keychain flashlight!

Don, Is the light of the regular Arc in the photo being absorbed by the other one? /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

How long can you run it before it heats up too much to safely use?

Dude! That is too cool . . . where does the line form???

Don,
I hope this is one of those little mods that you can contract out the parts and have available in the "shoppe". Then I would just have to have a modder put it together. OR wait, could this work into another "McModule" type joint project?????

As always an amazing bit of work /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/bowdown.gif /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/bowdown.gif

~Greg

Hi Don, A really cool little light. Let us know if you start making these babies. I want one! Hey, just think about it. If I have a mini-flashlight collection, I can collect more, and they are so much easier to hide!

an Arc AAA on steroids! The Luxeroid! I'll take one!!!

Luxeroid?! Sounds like something that you'd need a medicated cream for... /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/ooo.gif

Very nice little light. Any plans to do a limited run?
Is the head Al or stainless?

Jon

Hot damn. Look at that. With lens and the cutest little reflector you've ever seen.