Make a 1000w equiv. LED flashlight - aka DIY Sun-Blaster!
Here's how to make a phenomenally bright 1000w eqiv.
LED flashlight!
Here's the
LED we'll be using:
http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?icep_ff3=2&pub;=5575117832&toolid;=
10001&campid;=5337657473&customid;=&icep;_item=161473769064&ipn;=psmain&icep;_vectorid=229466&kwid;=902099&mtid;=824&kw;=lg
It's designed to be operated with just one hand, with easy control of brightness, and can be powered by either batteries or an
AC adapter.
Can be built for around £25 if you get the
CPU cooler for cheap.
Major parts list (worldwide shipping):
Heatsink, fan, lens, and mount:
http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?icep_ff3=2&pub;=5575117832&toolid;=10001&campid;=5337657473&customid;=&icep;_item=371042744391&ipn;=psmain&icep;_vectorid=229466&kwid;=902099&mtid;=824&kw;=lg
100w LED for UK/EU buyers (includes lens and reflector):
http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/710-53481-19255-0/1?icep_ff3=2&pub;=5575117832&toolid;=10001&campid;=5337657473&customid;=&icep;_item=221803594952&ipn;=psmain&icep;_vectorid=229508&kwid;=902099&mtid;=824&kw;=lg
Other parts:
Lens and
Reflector:
http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?icep_ff3=2&pub;=5575117832&toolid;=10001&campid;=5337657473&customid;=&icep;_item=371258089004&ipn;=psmain&icep;_vectorid=229466&kwid;=902099&mtid;=824&kw;=lg
Voltage Booster (there are two layout varieties floating around. If yours has a different layout than the one I used in the video, then use your own judgement when it comes to wiring up the input/output wires, which should be clearly marked on whichever layout you receive.):
eBay: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?icep_ff3=2&pub;=5575117832&toolid;=10001&campid;=5337657473&customid;=&icep;_item=171907240597&ipn;=psmain&icep;_vectorid=229466&kwid;=902099&mtid;=824&kw;=lg
Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008NKNHSG/ref=as_li_tl?ie=
UTF8&camp;=1789&creative;=9325&creativeASIN;=B008NKNHSG&linkCode;=as2&tag;=dp059-20&linkId;=4FBDGVVPTBXFEGS4
High-Capacity
Battery (lasts for AGES):
http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?icep_ff3=2&pub;=5575117832&toolid;=10001&campid;=5337657473&customid;=&icep;_item=131590163744&ipn;=psmain&icep;_vectorid=229466&kwid;=902099&mtid;=824&kw;=lg
CPU Cooler (
Titan Fenrir in my case, but you can use any tower style cooler you like.
Used ones can be found for around $20):
eBay: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?icep_ff3=9&pub;=5575117832&toolid;=10001&campid;=5337657473&customid;=&icep;_uq=Titan+Fenrir+
CPU&icep;_sellerId=&icep;_ex_kw=&icep;_sortBy=15&icep;_catId=&icep;_minPrice=&icep;_maxPrice=&ipn;=psmain&icep;_vectorid=229466&kwid;=902099&mtid;=824&kw;=lg
Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/gp/search/ref=as_li_qf_sp_sr_tl?ie=UTF8&camp;=1789&creative;=9325&index;=aps&keywords;=Titan%20Fenrir&linkCode;=ur2&tag;=dp059-20&linkId;=SII6I4CB5O7QLFDO
10k Potentiometer:
eBay: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?icep_ff3=2&pub;=5575117832&toolid;=10001&campid;=5337657473&customid;=&icep;_item=250840408606&ipn;=psmain&icep;_vectorid=229466&kwid;=902099&mtid;=824&kw;=lg
Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00I5H94D4/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp;=211189&creative;=373489&creativeASIN;=B00I5H94D4&link;_code=as3&tag;=dp059-20&linkId;=I7CKQJUCYFDKRZVF
Heatsink
Plaster:
eBay: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?icep_ff3=2&pub;=5575117832&toolid;=10001&campid;=5337657473&customid;=&icep;_item=350849343624&ipn;=psmain&icep;_vectorid=229466&kwid;=902099&mtid;=824&kw;=lg
Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00KAOP4SY/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp;=211189&creative;=373489&creativeASIN;=B00KAOP4SY&link;_code=as3&tag;=dp059-20&linkId;=UUHFKYDGPORMM6M6
Heatpaste:
Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00006B8DX/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp;=211189&creative;=373489&creativeASIN;=B00006B8DX&link;_code=as3&tag;=dp059-20&linkId;=RRBSRH3X5NNWAUAF
Mini Step Down Regulator (for the fan):
eBay: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?icep_ff3=2&pub;=5575117832&toolid;=10001&campid;=5337657473&customid;=&icep;_item=191095436739&ipn;=psmain&icep;_vectorid=229466&kwid;=902099&mtid;=824&kw;=lg
60cm
Aluminium Bars (UK only): http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/710-53481-19255-0/1?icep_ff3=2&pub;=5575117832&toolid;=10001&campid;=5337657473&customid;=&icep;_item=360633556088&ipn;=psmain&icep;_vectorid=229508&kwid;=902099&mtid;=824&kw;=lg
XT60 Connectors:
http://www.eachbuyer.com/10-pairs-xt60-bullet-plugs-connectors-male-female-for-rc-battery-toys-p176684
.html
Full parts list, with remaining components: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1KXAqb_yuzLL-pDo2ADGr9_9iZotJ0-7iZzWL1ftQci8/edit?usp=sharing
If you attempt this project you do so at your own risk. I assume no responsibility for any injuries or damages caused to people or property during its construction or use.
I have taken care in making sure the information in this video is accurate. However,I am unable to provide any warranty concerning the accuracy or completeness of any information contained in the video.