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05-27-2012, 06:21 AM
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Fun with LEDs
 Sat down, had a glass of Jameson and made a LED light with my friend Kat. That's just the bottom of a beer can. Poked some holes for the LEDs stuck them in, wired them together with the appropriate resistors.  After the wiring was encapsulated in resin I stripped off the majority of the aluminum can leaving only the bottom for a reflector.  Let there be light.  The result is a waterproof light that produces 110 lumens in a narrow spot and it should run for about 6 hours on a standard 9v Alkaline. I'm going to use this as a mobile squid light I can deploy with a float. The idea is to carry several at a time. Drop them like you would multiple hoop nets. Light several areas at the same time, and then I can paddle from light to light and see which ones pull up bait. Jim |
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05-27-2012, 06:35 AM
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TB Metal Art
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: San Diego
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I bet those work well! Great Job!
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05-27-2012, 06:44 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2010
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Very nice!
Is that fiberglass resin you're using? Is that Jameson taken straight or are you doctoring it up? |
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05-27-2012, 06:51 AM
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05-27-2012, 06:58 AM
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loves bacon
Join Date: Feb 2010
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Irish coffee, the best part of waking up is whiskey in your cup!
Last edited by Salty Dog; 05-27-2012 at 03:31 PM. Reason: It the correct jingle |
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05-27-2012, 10:25 AM
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thats a awesome idea!
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05-27-2012, 02:36 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Under a bridge
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Badass!
You'll be selling squish to us in no time.
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