WOW, just found this thread amazing work. Im designing my own light bar and it seems like i might be able to squeeze out around 500 square inches for 10 leds driven at 3 amps and 2 hyperboost drivers . was wondering how much surface area you have on yours
Evening Gents and Ladies,
Thought everyone might enjoy a sneak peak at what I’m working on for myself right now. The photos attached here are of the base of the ‘to-be’ enclosure. I tossed a CD in one of the pictures for size reference.
Machining this was a zero on the fun scale, but it was worth it. Came out quite nice. Should look really good once its tumbled and anodized.
Enjoy the pics
PPtk
Working on an STC for a new landing light? >) Nice work!
Im designing my own light bar and it seems like i might be able to squeeze out around 500 square inches for 10 leds driven at 3 amps and 2 hyperboost drivers . was wondering how much surface area you have on yours
Just about the same - roughly 500 sq. Inches. At full drive, the light will not stay cool with zero airflow - it needs at least a slight breeze through the fins. 2-3 MPH is plenty though, and then it will run at reasonable temps even in very warm ambient conditions.
Cool thanks, mine should work pretty good then since I will only have 100 watts to dissipate
If we ever get a break in the weather, I really will try to get some “Project Complete” shots and video.
Not to bother you, but how’s the weather up your way? Light enough for you?
(Lurking hard over this one!!)
Just gotta say, you’ve spoiled us! Seeing it done so right, makes so many others look so wrong.
PilotPTK:If we ever get a break in the weather, I really will try to get some “Project Complete” shots and video.
Not to bother you, but how’s the weather up your way? Light enough for you?
(Lurking hard over this one!!)
I know some parts of the world have bad weather, but is it really this long?
I too am looking forward to seeing this light in action.
I’ve been following this build with great interest for quite some time now. Are any of these ever going to be available for sale?
Very impressive!
I’m going to pot the entire thing in optically clear silicone.
You don’t need the extra internal heat transfer of a fluid?