Let there be light

[n3480h]

www.youtube.com/watch?v=i5DRmxKvS-c&list=HL1346557367&feature=mh_lolz

We build aircraft by making parts, then assembling into an aircraft. This is one of the parts I made last winter. Not FAA "Accepted", but sufficient for LSA or Experimental from dawn to dusk. 1.75 ounces each, and zero RFI (doesn't even require shielded wire). Current drain about 0.3 amps. This is the kind of thing we do in Iowa when its -10° and snowing sideways.

Tom

[eric]

Very nice! What did you use for a base and lens?

[n3480h]

Thanks Eric. Base and lens are a very tough and resilient thermoformed plastic. This is the 2nd prototype, the third iteration has a significantly brighter strobe. The design goals were to increase visibility of our small aircraft, extremely low weight penalty, rediculously low current drain, and no interference to radio and GPS. Oh yeah, and a more affordable price for those of us who pour all our expendable resources into our aircraft. The goals are met. Ambient thermal operating range was tested from -10° to +120°F.

Tom

[Peteohms]

I picked up 3 of these from Whelen @ Oshkosh for $50 ea. :

Website here: www.whelen.com/_AUTOMOTIVE/details_prod.php?head_id=12&cat_id=74&prod_id=496#

Only 7/8" in height, this small hemispheric LED lighthead is perfect for most applications where size and intensity are critically important. Self-contained unit using an in-line combination lamp driver/flasher. This new self-contained LED Hideaway requires only a one inch hole in any composite style head light, cornering light or tail light assembly to deliver true wide angle warning to the front, side and rear of your vehicle� without interference to your vehicle computer and warning equipment! Less than 1" tall, it may also be surface mounted to outside surfaces anywhere on the vehicle!

FEATURES

■ Ultra small, self-contained, hemispheric LED light, for surface mount or internal mount within composite head- light, cornering lights and tail- light assemblies.
■ Flange kit options in black or chrome allow easy surface mounting anywhere on your vehicle.
■ 25 Scan-Lock™ flash patterns, includes synchronize feature for alternating and synchronous flashing of
multiple lamps.
■ New lens technology enhances light distribution for optimum dispersion and intensity of the warning signal at critical angles.
■ Includes pre-wired and sealed 4-C/22 gauge 9’ cable to the lighthead and lamp driver,
with power, pattern and sychronize wires.
■ Aluminum base and advanced thermal heat management system is designed for endless years of trouble free service.
■ Lamp and in-line lamp driver are fully encapsulated for moisture and vibration resistance.
■ Omni-directional lighthead mounts in any position (orientation), vertically or horizontally
■ Available in red, amber, white and blue and split colors. LED color must match color of the lens it is installed behind, except for clear lens and split colors.
■ 10 � 16 VDC.
■ Virtually No RFI/EMI noise emitted, meets SAE J1113-41 Class 5.
■ Two screws hold the lamp securely in place.
■ 1" hole makes this LED module backwards compatible to HA238 and standard 1" Hide-A-Way style lamps.
■ Simple installation with no separate lamp drivers, flashers, ballast or power supplies to install.
■ 5 year warranty.

SPECIFICATIONS

Amp draw: .750/peak, .300/average
Lamp Assembly:�1 1/2" W X 7/8" H
Lamp Driver/Flasher: 4 3/4" L X 15/16" W X 7/16" H

VERTEX SUPER LED LIGHTS

Haven't installed them yet but they should help as far as anti collision lighting.

[raceair]

Looks great, Tom....