Fun with LEDs - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Fiskadoro · 05-27-2012, 05:21 AM

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

tunaseeker · 05-27-2012, 05:35 AM

I bet those work well! Great Job!

Salty Dog · 05-27-2012, 05:44 AM

Very nice!
Is that fiberglass resin you're using?
Is that Jameson taken straight or are you doctoring it up?

Fiskadoro · 05-27-2012, 05:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Salty Dog

Very nice!
Is that fiberglass resin you're using?
Is that Jameson taken straight or are you doctoring it up?

Just polyester casting resin. I've been known to put whiskey in my coffee but I don't put anything in my whiskey.

Salty Dog · 05-27-2012, 05:58 AM

Irish coffee, the best part of waking up is whiskey in your cup!

echo1er · 05-27-2012, 09:25 AM

thats a awesome idea!

StinkyMatt · 05-27-2012, 01:36 PM

Badass!

You'll be selling squish to us in no time.

blitzburgh · 05-27-2012, 08:30 PM

I'm pretty sure it's illegal in like, 30 countries to screw with Jameson in any way.

Straight is the only way.

05-27-2012, 05:21 AM	#1
Fiskadoro ....... Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 1,509	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

05-27-2012, 05:58 AM	#5
Salty Dog loves bacon Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Behind The Orange Curtain Posts: 110	Irish coffee, the best part of waking up is whiskey in your cup! Last edited by Salty Dog; 05-27-2012 at 02:31 PM. Reason: It the correct jingle

05-27-2012, 08:30 PM	#8
blitzburgh Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Menifee Posts: 2,509	I'm pretty sure it's illegal in like, 30 countries to screw with Jameson in any way. Straight is the only way. __________________ ”The beauty of the Second Amendment is that it will not be needed until they try to take it.” ~Thomas Jefferson.........maybe

05-27-2012, 05:35 AM	#2
tunaseeker TB Metal Art Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: San Diego Posts: 653	I bet those work well! Great Job!

05-27-2012, 05:44 AM	#3
Salty Dog loves bacon Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Behind The Orange Curtain Posts: 110	Very nice! Is that fiberglass resin you're using? Is that Jameson taken straight or are you doctoring it up?

05-27-2012, 09:25 AM	#6
echo1er Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 598	thats a awesome idea!

05-27-2012, 01:36 PM	#7
StinkyMatt Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Under a bridge Posts: 2,169	Badass! You'll be selling squish to us in no time.