Prototype off-road/boating spotlight - King COB!

That thing is pretty crazy looking. What did it cost?

The lens was $15, and the housing (sans screws) was $5, amazingly…

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I was looking around on CDI’s site to see what else they have and I came across GAGGIONE. They have some 67mm TIR optics than can work with the Bridgelux 18mm COBs (~6000lm @~36w). I was thinking this might be an interesting option to make a giant quad. However, under-driven Vero29s or CXB3590s would be more efficient, I don’t know of a TIR that would approach a 67mm unit for compactness. The downside to Gaggione is that their website is a glacially slow dumpster fire and I don’t know if the entire line can actually be purchased.
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Looking at datasheets and such, the MW boost drivers are actually really interesting since at only 1A output, they basically stop when the ~36v COBs hit a nice output/efficiency ratio. At 1A, the CXB3590 I have is right around 195lm/w and putting out about 7000lm. Sure, it may only be 6000 OTF depending on the optic/reflector but that’s still pretty amazing. Also, at just $9 each, they’re a pretty affordable option for something silly like a quad. I guess I’ll see how heavy they are later today. I noticed last night that they’re larger than I thought. Luckily, I have tons of room inside the Battle Lantern.

The casing and the fact it’s fully potted make them pretty hefty. I accidentally fried one and took it apart. But you can remove the casing which would give you about 3mm or so of extra room…. And probably adhere itto your lantern to dissipate additionaal heat….

So much for free overnight shipping. Looks like I won’t have that driver until tomorrow.

Went for a walk with the ghetto rig to test the MW driver. I think it needs the tighter Angelina reflector. It is interesting to walk around with a ~6000lm light but it’s not full-on-giggle-mode.

Nice…. pretty wide beam from the Angelina. I got a wide beam from the Stratus LED driver, but it still lit things up about 275ft. away with their reflector.

Work parking lot, no light (around 5:45am)

With the CXB3590, Stratus LED driver and reflector, 3s LiPo:

Way brighter than the RAB COB floodlights we have at the parking lot. Though they are a bit warmer in tint.

If you’re interested, I have a spare Stratus LED driver to sell cheap, for playing around with…

I need to find a dark parking lot or field or something to try this thing on. It does throw some light but the light hitting the ground right in front of you is almost like daylight. This is one reason why I think the… spot?… Angelina would be better as it would throw more of the light into the distance.

Yes, because even a “spot” optic with a COB will still produce a relatively wide beam…

Here’s the outdoor floodlight I got from my friend. Installed the MeanWell LDH driver, running it with a 3s LiPo…

Control pic of back yard, some ambient street light in the back:

And with the battery plugged in!

Just have to make a yoke to fit my tripod. Worked great as a work light when I had to do some repairs on my car the other night.

I think I’m going to switch the Battle Lantern to a Bridgelux Vero18 as the smaller LES is closer to the size that I think the Angelina reflectors were designed for. I’m also going to order the sublens and a few more reflectors in the Angelina series to play with. Basically, CDI has really good prices on LEDiL stuff so I might as well get a bunch of items to play with to make the most of their expensive shipping.

I also really want to find a driver that can push the CXB3590 to full output to play with.

You must have read my mind because I ordered a couple Vero29s in 5000K 70 CRI, 12k lumens at a more manageable 2.1A. They have solderless connectors and are cheaper to boot. Plus they are rated at max 4.2A so I’m thinking they’ll work better with the Stratus LED drivers. Going to save the CREE CMA COBs for some indoor lighting, and use the Bridgelux with the TIRs…

I really want to use the 72v Vero29 but I need an optic or reflector for it… and a driver. LOL. I could use the Hyperboost but I know I’ll want to build a triple or quad and 4x $40 for drivers is not something I’m exactly keen on.

The 70v version of the COBs you just bought will do 19.5klm at 120w and 32klm at 250w. :smiling_imp:

I’m still skeptical of what that StratusLED driver can do since StratusLEDs said it wouldn’t output over 25-26v.

The input limit is 28V. I’ve measured over 42V at the LED but don’t have an ammeter to measure the current. It won’t do more than that, and it won’t power the CMA3090 which needs 48V. I’m thinking the Stratus driver puts out more than 3.5A because it trips when I try to crank the dimmer pot all the way with the CXB3590.

I have 2 TaskLED drivers right now, but have to figure out how to power them for the CMA3090s. I need 168W to get them to max, so assuming 90% driver efficiency I’ll need close to 190W at input. I believe I read the TaskLED had only been tested to 130W so maybe I shouldn’t be so greedy. But I’m not because the 36V Vero I got will do over 12k lumens at about 76W (2.1A). Reason I picked them was specifically so I could use the Stratus LED drivers, and specifically because they are the cheapest solution currently.

I forgot to say that I found the control chip the StratusLED driver uses. It’s some made in China part with no english datasheet. I don’t think that board was developed here. I think it was a contract job so who knows what it’s true ratings and such are.

Have you tried running the StratusLED driver off 6s?

We went for another walk tonight with the ghetto rig and had clear skies and nearly a new moon. This thing definitely needs a tighter reflector to limit the spill on the ground close to you. I’m probably going to switch to a Vero29 and an Angelette-S as I think I can just barely fit it inside the battle lantern. It is deeper and wider than the Angelina series so hopefully it will work better. I really wish they had something in the Angelette series inbetween the S (10deg) and the M (50deg).

I asked LEDiL about using the CXB3590 with the Angelette series because it isn’t listed in the datasheet but I can’t see a reason why it wouldn’t work.

That’s Kunrui, right? Does it work well?

Yes… Link on page 3.

Don’t know yet! Waiting for the Bridgelux LEDs to … Don’t feel like taking apart the CREE rig as removing the reflector is a great pain.

Do you have any ideas for large diameter tubing to use for something like a triple? I may need something ~7” ID. Long ago, I made a mini wind tunnel to take to trade shows using a large PVC pipe coupling…

You can get PVC pipe coupling up to 14” diameter. They get MEGA expensive after about 8-10” or so. A way cheaper solution is to buy drum shells - 5, 7, 10 or more plies so they’re very stiff… You can buy them wrapped with metal or wood veneer. You an even get clear or opaque acrylic.