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Flashlight Enthusiast
Hello all, I'm sure by now I should be able to answer these qustions myself by now, but well... /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif
I'm looking to make a 1W light that runs off of AAA batteries and want to know the longest lasting but least expensive choice.
3AAA Nimh DD
2AAA with micropuck
3AAA Alkaline DD
Other options?
What I want to make is a small light about the size of a PT Aurora (or smaller) that can clip on your belt with those phone type holders and has an LS in the front so you can have a hands free light on your belt facing forward. Then the same clip adaptor will go on a strap to make it a headlamp. No optics so it has a wide flood. I figure + - 300mA would be just bright enough. I want it to be relatively long lasting but inexpensive to build and operate.
Thoughts? Opinions? Anyone want to grab a beer and discuss? /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif
I'm looking to make a 1W light that runs off of AAA batteries and want to know the longest lasting but least expensive choice.
3AAA Nimh DD
2AAA with micropuck
3AAA Alkaline DD
Other options?
What I want to make is a small light about the size of a PT Aurora (or smaller) that can clip on your belt with those phone type holders and has an LS in the front so you can have a hands free light on your belt facing forward. Then the same clip adaptor will go on a strap to make it a headlamp. No optics so it has a wide flood. I figure + - 300mA would be just bright enough. I want it to be relatively long lasting but inexpensive to build and operate.
Thoughts? Opinions? Anyone want to grab a beer and discuss? /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif