Dremel with a cutoff wheel, actually many cutoff wheels
So yesterday I got the emitters mounted in the head. Today I quickly wired them. I just had to see how the beam was going to look with three of the warmer tint T5 5C1 emitters. It’s a beauty. With no lens or bezel I get about 1800 steady lumens at 6A (2A/emitter). I will settle on 2.8A/emitter once the driver is build. I hope to get 1800-1900 lumens OTF once the bezel and lens are in place. My XM-L2 U2 1C SRK is going to be taking a back seat once this thing is built. Tint wins over lumens.
I did it freehand. I scribed a straight line on opposite sides as best I could first, then cut along it. I ground the edges down flat when I wasn’t exactly straight. Amazingly, I didn’t have any mis-cuts to toss either. The first three pieces and the fourth extra were all useable.
JM, I thought of asking pyro, and I could make it fit with some grinding. I decided I’ll make my own for now, and when he starts selling them I might get one to squeeze in there.
That is going to look absolutely fantastic once its completed and polished. I cant wait for the money shots!
Can you please take a few detailed pics of your slave/master wiring before you toss it in the light and wire it to the emitters? I always enjoy looking at others builds and wiring solutions.
Awesome, Relic!! I can't wait to see the pics of the completed light. Are you going to leave it looking antique or are you going to polish this to a gleaming shine for the contest? I'm hoping for gleaming shine. :)
First post updated. Lots of pics of the light and some white wall beamshots. I have more to add over the next day or so.
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