I spent a few years tinkering with custom-built leds and i just found this old housing that I made for a 2200 lumen Bridgelux chip. There is a cap ring held on by 8 screws that will hold a standard aspheric lense with an o-ring on top of it. Not looking for money, just a trade to cover shipping...
So, a long time ago I built a 2000 lumen light for my father's boat. I used a Bridgelux and a driver that I can't remember. Water got into the light so I stripped it down and I want to rebuild it. I ordered a new Bridgelux LED only to find that the driver is toast as well. The LED is rated at...
So, a long time ago I built a 2000 lumen light for my father's boat. I used a Bridgelux and a driver that I can't remember. Water got into the light so I stripped it down and I want to rebuild it. I ordered a new Bridgelux LED only to find that the driver is toast as well. The LED is rated at...
Is this more efficient than a highly focused LED or HID? I'm just wondering if it's a marketing ploy because it's something different or if there is real merrit to this idea. Also, is there such a thing as a white laser that could be used on this?
It looks like they are being marketed for hunting mainly, but it will illuminate a target of substantial size (deer or elk) out to 500 yards and will run for 7 hours on a 123. I did a quick search and did not find anything on cpf about them and thougth it was strange...
I think that the ability to handle high heat would also be a massive improvement. Just think of the flashlight you could make if the LED was able to reach 800 degrees F without any damage. The light could be pocket sized and throw out a couple thousand lumens.
About how much throw do you need, and will you have a vehicle by your side? I'm wondering because you could get a couple of 35w HIDs for about $150 each that would do a pretty nice job. Also, what kind of money are you looking to throw at this light?
I like the simplicity of a single LED, single optic, less wiring, and single housing. It also seems to be easier to get a good beam out of a single source than trying to aim multiple devices into a specific pattern. I like the beam pattern of the single bridgelux light I made with a euro beam...
Are there any good ways to properly drive this thing (price not being an issue)? I have not really seen any constant current drivers that would work for this 8,800 lumen beast. I'm really tempted to make a housing for one though. I made a light that is mounted on a boat with the 2,200 lumen...
Has anyone seen the 1,500 lumen flashlight that sells online for about $110? If you search Google you can find them at a number of locations. Here is an excerpt. Is this real, or a China knockoff?
LI class=STYLE251 X Romisen T6 1500 lumens 3M 6 XCREE LED Flashlight Torch Titanium
1 X Li-ion...