My homebrew lights .. finally ...

[rusky]

YIKES!!! I've ordered my bits
Here is the list so far:
4 x cree xp-G R4s
1 x PowerLine SLIM Constant Current
1 x PowerLine Constant Current Power Supply
4 x Various carclo optics
heat cunductive pads
wires
2 x cases from maplins
2 x switches with waterproof covers.
connectors etc

Next need a couple of power packs and charger. Anyone got any sources for getting good ones cheap. Not sure weather to get the 8.4v or 7.2v RC ones, suggestions?

Where did you get the parts from? Also, I checked Maplin for RC batteries but couldn't find them, did you have any joy?

 

[Tharg2007]

i am currently researching the RC batteries. The cree XP-G stars are 4v max so the 8.4v might be ok if actual voltage drops a little.
I know someone that races RC cars and they swear by this lot http://www.rc-mushroom.com/ , its hong kong but they recon the stuff comes quick and its good quality.

LEDs and optics as well as the driver and some other bits from http://www.led-tech.de
Cases and switches from maplins

 

[heliphil]

for batteries try
http://www.overlander.co.uk/
or
http://www.component-shop.co.uk
or other model battery suppliers

 

[rusky]

Batteries aren't really a problem for me, it's either a lunchtime walk to Maplin or a10 min drive to sussex model centre!

 

[Tharg2007]

maplins bits arrived today, boxes and switches.

 

[Tharg2007]

http://www.component-shop.co.uk
or other model battery suppliers

this one looks good http://www.component-shop.co.uk/html/body_6vte3300sc.html

Get a couple of them i reckon and a charger

Its all getting a bit expensive now :S

 

[fossyant]

Keep us posted on progress.....

 

[Tharg2007]

Checking over my housings last night i noted that the black end frame where the plate sits has a 1.5mm recess, I am planning on getting some 3mm thick perspex for this as it should give off a glow around the edge.
The rear light will use a red perspex with similar effect

 

[Origamist]

Have you guys seen some of the homebrew lights here:

http://www.troutie.com/mainpage.html

 

[yashicamat]

Have you guys seen some of the homebrew lights here:

http://www.troutie.com/mainpage.html

That's a great link, cheers.

I found this a mine of information: http://www.troutie.com/XPE BUILD TUTORIAL.html

 

[Tharg2007]

i had a good look on there too, very nice and helpful.

I did follow the link to the supplies site and it seems a little expensive, still interesting though.

 

[rusky]

There's a 25+ page thread over on singletrackworld.com!

http://www.singletrackworld.com/for...update-to-all-interested-folks-who-emailed-me

 

[Tharg2007]

what a coincidence, fisha and troutie.

 

[Tharg2007]

all the leds, drivers optics are here now
just need to get to b n q for the c section alu heat sync, order batteries, power connector (phono?) then i should be ready oh a bar mount too

 

[snorri]

The title of this thread is misleading and annoying.

Every time I look at New Posts, this thread title pops up and I click on expecting to read an amusing tale of home made beer self igniting.