rodregier
Member
I'm thinking about a do-it-yourself LED illuminator for a Shooting Chrony F-1 to be used outdoors during heavy overcast or light precipitation.
The manufacturer sells the Chrony Led Lamp (CLL) option which they warn about not using during rain.
$87.95 plus battery module for $47.95
http://www.shootingchrony.com/products_newproducts.htm
http://www.shootingchrony.com/manual_ChronyLedLamp.htm
I think I could put something together for significantly less.
Proposed Bill of Materials:
$17 - 15cm Waterproof 12V LED illuminator strips (pair)
http://www.brightlightautoparts.com/BLTLRL02.html
$8 - Replacement 9" polydiffusors from Chrony (pair)
http://www.shootingchrony.com/products_replacement.htm
$26 - 12V 1.3AH rechargable gel cell battery
http://search.digikey.com/scripts/DkSearch/dksus.dll?Detail?name=P264-ND
$23 - 12V 300mA battery charger (offsite usage)
http://search.digikey.com/scripts/DkSearch/dksus.dll?Detail?name=271-2378-ND
$15 - power connectors, hookup wire, adhesive, etc. Use automotive 12V adapters as standard plug and socket connectors. 0.187 spade conn for battery.
$90 lot pricing, labour and shipping not included
n.b. $US currency pricing
Thoughts?
The manufacturer sells the Chrony Led Lamp (CLL) option which they warn about not using during rain.
$87.95 plus battery module for $47.95
http://www.shootingchrony.com/products_newproducts.htm
http://www.shootingchrony.com/manual_ChronyLedLamp.htm
I think I could put something together for significantly less.
Proposed Bill of Materials:
$17 - 15cm Waterproof 12V LED illuminator strips (pair)
http://www.brightlightautoparts.com/BLTLRL02.html
$8 - Replacement 9" polydiffusors from Chrony (pair)
http://www.shootingchrony.com/products_replacement.htm
$26 - 12V 1.3AH rechargable gel cell battery
http://search.digikey.com/scripts/DkSearch/dksus.dll?Detail?name=P264-ND
$23 - 12V 300mA battery charger (offsite usage)
http://search.digikey.com/scripts/DkSearch/dksus.dll?Detail?name=271-2378-ND
$15 - power connectors, hookup wire, adhesive, etc. Use automotive 12V adapters as standard plug and socket connectors. 0.187 spade conn for battery.
$90 lot pricing, labour and shipping not included
n.b. $US currency pricing
Thoughts?