snowman
Newly Enlightened
It's for a single 3W white star and to be used as a mountain bike handlebar light. It will be constructed out of a 1" hex bar of aluminum. I don't have a lathe so I needed a design that was easy to fabricate with my drill press. Flat sides make fabrication much easier and also allow mounting to standard handlebar mounts with little difficulty.
The star and reflector will get mounted inside the large hole. It will be sealed against the elements by epoxy around the rim holding a lens in place. The depth of the large hole is such that a 17mm reflector will be held properly in position. The diameter of this hole will mean that a star must be trimmed. Alternatively I could use an emitter or add in a bushing to position the reflector; I haven't decided which the best option is yet. Wiring will be through the hidden side of the sink and go to a remote regulator/battery pack.
The total length is approximately 3" and the total exposed surface area is approximately 20 square inches. It should be very light, in the range of 75g for the completed light, (not including the battery)
Any comments, thoughts or suggestions?
The star and reflector will get mounted inside the large hole. It will be sealed against the elements by epoxy around the rim holding a lens in place. The depth of the large hole is such that a 17mm reflector will be held properly in position. The diameter of this hole will mean that a star must be trimmed. Alternatively I could use an emitter or add in a bushing to position the reflector; I haven't decided which the best option is yet. Wiring will be through the hidden side of the sink and go to a remote regulator/battery pack.
The total length is approximately 3" and the total exposed surface area is approximately 20 square inches. It should be very light, in the range of 75g for the completed light, (not including the battery)
Any comments, thoughts or suggestions?