Joseph R.
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I wanted to share my new DIY dive light.
My design requirements were:
-Compact (about the size of my UK SL4)
-Approximately 700 lumens light output
-Rechargeable batteries
-Muliti modes (High, Low and Strobe)
-2+ hours run time on high
This is my parts list based on my design requirements:
-1 3D Maglite and new o-rings
-3 CREE XR-E-R2 LED's
-1 Reflector from Deal Extreme
-1 14.8V 2400mAh Li-Ion battery pack and charger
-New battery and charger connectors
-Task-LED b-flex driver board
-Snap contact switch
-Aluminum, Delrin and Polycarbonate for custom parts
-O-rings
Custom parts that I fabricated:
-Polycarbonate lens .236 thick
-Main body
-LED heat sink
-Switch actuator and knob
-Charger connector cover
-Battery jumper
-Terminal block
-Driver board holder
I had to modify the Maglite head and DX reflector so every thing would fit.
See photographs below.
The light works great on land and I will take it diving in July!
Joe R
My design requirements were:
-Compact (about the size of my UK SL4)
-Approximately 700 lumens light output
-Rechargeable batteries
-Muliti modes (High, Low and Strobe)
-2+ hours run time on high
This is my parts list based on my design requirements:
-1 3D Maglite and new o-rings
-3 CREE XR-E-R2 LED's
-1 Reflector from Deal Extreme
-1 14.8V 2400mAh Li-Ion battery pack and charger
-New battery and charger connectors
-Task-LED b-flex driver board
-Snap contact switch
-Aluminum, Delrin and Polycarbonate for custom parts
-O-rings
Custom parts that I fabricated:
-Polycarbonate lens .236 thick
-Main body
-LED heat sink
-Switch actuator and knob
-Charger connector cover
-Battery jumper
-Terminal block
-Driver board holder
I had to modify the Maglite head and DX reflector so every thing would fit.
See photographs below.
The light works great on land and I will take it diving in July!
Joe R