TRA-66 : Aspheric lens Flashlight 150,000+ lux

TRA-66

T = Throw
R = XR-E
A = Aspheric Lens
66 = Aspheric Lens Diameter



Spec

LED = XR-E EZ900
Driver = 1.2 A
Baterry = 2*18650 or 2*26650
Lens = 66 mm Aspheric lens
Switch = Forward Click 5A+
Throw = 150,000 lux, 774 Meters @ 0.25 lux
Runtime = 3-4 Hours





Size with TK35




All parts




XR-E EZ900 and GITD




GITD





Tail parts and Do It Myself Lanyard





Forward Click




Aspheric Lens







4 Flashlights TRA-66 , TMA-66 , TMR-73 , TK35







TRA-66




TMA-66?





TMR-73?




Fenix TK35












Long distance total about 750 meters




TRA-66 150,000+ lux










My measurement : Raw from lux meter after turn on 1 minute.

TRA-66

@ 3.5 meters
12520 lux = 153370 lux

@ 4 meters
1. 9700 lux = 155200 lux
2. 9530 lux = 152480 lux




TMA-66

@ 4 meters

6420 = 102700 lux
6380 = 102080 lux




TMR-73

@ 4 meters
5160 = 82560 lux
5150 = 82400 lux




MagLite SST-50

@ 2 meters
1. 1082 lux = 43280 lux
2. 1071 lux = 42840 lux

@ 4 meters
1. 2740 lux = 43840 lux
2. 2680 lux = 42880 lux




TK35

@ 3.5 meters
2035 lux = 24928 lux

@ 4 meters
1. 1567 lux = 25072 lux
2. 1572 lux = 25152 lux





ITP SA2 XP-E R2

@ 4 meters
1. 239 lux = 3824 lux
2. 232 lux = 3712 lux



EagleTac M2XC4 3*R2

@ 4 meters
1. 1452 lux = 23232 lux
2. 1423 lux = 22768 lux


Review TMR-73 SMO Reflector Flashlight 82,000+ lux
Review TMA-66 : XM-L Aspheric lens Flashlight 100,000+ lux

That's a laser!

First all,

It's nice to see some fresh approaches on making aspharic throwers!

This reminds me of my Franken Mag Jr, where I first used the 66mm DX lens with R2 & got ~150K lux @ 1 meter: http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?288704-Mag-Dragon-Jr.-150-000Lux-compact-super-thrower-Lighthouse-beam-shot-vs.-35W-HID

Can I assume you used the DX 66mm lens with R2 on the TRA-66? The DX 66 is a great lens for the money. Where did you get the Switch section of the flashlight? Did you make it?

I would suggest measuring 10 meter lux for your lux@1meter conversion.
For the Aspheric set-up >100K lux, the beam might not have been matured at shorter distances which will affect lux readings.

Also, would be helpful if you share on what lux meters you used & if there's any corrections applied to the readings.

Your numbers are exactly what I would expect with such set-up, well done :thumbsup:

Very nice !
Like the measurements and beamshots as well!

What does the M in TMA stand for? MCE?

EDIT: I see in another post that its XM-L

ma_sha1 said:

First all,

It's nice to see some fresh approaches on making aspharic throwers!

This reminds me of my Franken Mag Jr, where I first used the 66mm DX lens with R2 & got ~150K lux @ 1 meter: http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?288704-Mag-Dragon-Jr.-150-000Lux-compact-super-thrower-Lighthouse-beam-shot-vs.-35W-HID

Can I assume you used the DX 66mm lens with R2 on the TRA-66? The DX 66 is a great lens for the money. Where did you get the Switch section of the flashlight? Did you make it?

I would suggest measuring 10 meter lux for your lux@1meter conversion.
For the Aspheric set-up >100K lux, the beam might not have been matured at shorter distances which will affect lux readings.

Also, would be helpful if you share on what lux meters you used & if there's any corrections applied to the readings.

Your numbers are exactly what I would expect with such set-up, well done :thumbsup:

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Thank ma_sha1 , I read your threads too ^_^

Yes, They are 66mm lens , XR-E R2 and lux meter from DX, Forward click switch only avaiable in my country, handle 125 V 3A and 12V 5A+.

For 10 meters lux readings I will measure it for next time.



By the way when I set focus for 4 meters lux@1 meter about 160,000 - 170,000 , for infinity focus lux@1meter about 130,000 - 150,000.

My Alu heatsink base It can focusable ^_^

easilyled said:

What does the M in TMA stand for? MCE?

EDIT: I see in another post that its XM-L

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M = Only XM-L , cause MC-E is not good for make a thrower ^_^

Nicely built! I'm curious how did you adjust the focal point when installing the aspheric lens in it?

How is the quality of the aspheric lens and where did you buy it from?